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Trust Before Truth: Leading with Cultural Wisdom Across Boundaries
In this episode of CMDA’s Student Pulse Podcast, host Bill Reichart welcomes Philip Cousins, a pioneering cross-cultural strategist and ministry leader who has spent years equipping churches, mission organizations, and leaders to navigate the complexities of honor-shame and high-context cultures. Their conversation explores the intersection of biblical leadership, cultural intelligence, and authentic trust-building—offering practical wisdom for anyone seeking to lead with integrity across cultural boundaries.
From Good Soil Comes Good Fruit: Edward Rose, MD
Join host Bill Reichart as he sits down with Dr. Edward Rose, physician and author of Unrelenting Pursuit: Becoming God’s Instrument in Making Disciples, for a transformative conversation about authentic Christian living and discipleship. In this compelling episode, Dr. Rose challenges listeners to examine whether their faith produces the fruit it promises. From the foundational question of why Christians should form a relationship with Jesus Christ to the difficult realities of forgiveness and conditional grace, this interview explores what it truly means to be a disciple-maker in today’s church. Discover how to cultivate “good soil” in your spiritual life and join the Great Commission not as a privileged few, but as every believer’s calling. Whether you’re new to faith or seeking deeper spiritual maturity, this episode offers biblical insight and practical wisdom for living out your faith authentically.
When Illness Becomes a Teacher: A Med Student’s Spiritual Journey: Crystal Ralls
What happens when a future physician begins thinking about illness not just clinically, but spiritually? Fourth-year medical student, Crystal Ralls, discusses her journey from medical school rotations to writing devotionals on faith and suffering, offering insights for healthcare students learning to hold science and soul together.
Sacred Design, Secular Pressure: Fighting for the Truth About Women: Katie McCoy
Dr. Katie McCoy, author of To Be a Woman joins the CMDA Student Pulse podcast to unpack the gender confusion reshaping medicine and culture. From the landmark $2 million Varian verdict to the AMA and plastic surgeons now calling for surgical restraint on minors, Katie connects this week’s headlines to the deeper questions every Christian medical and dental trainee is facing: What does it mean that our bodies bear the image of God? How do we hold biblical conviction and genuine compassion together in a clinical setting? And is the tide finally turning? This conversation will equip you to think clearly, care deeply, and practice courageously.
