Anatomy of Faith: A Medical Student’s Journey Out of Mormonism to Finding Christ

Indy Hanson and host, Bill Reichart discuss his journey from being LDS, born and raised, to finding Christ in an anatomy lab at medical school.

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The Key to Christian Growth and Faithful Witness within Academia

Dr. James Tour discusses How To Stand Strong as a Christian within Academia and the one thing that James has done for over 40 years that has been the foundation of his faith and Christian growth.

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Medical Missions with a Twist

Alexis Vonzalez Antonucci, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine Class of 2025, discusses her experience serving with CMDA in Cuba with our Medical Education International ministry.

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Putting Faith on Display within Healthcare

Bill and guest, Madison Kritsch, OMS 3 from Rocky Vista University, discuss how she came to medical school and how going on a CMDA GHO trip changed her.

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The Importance of Nurturing the Soul during Residency and Fellowship

Andrew Wilson, DO PGY-7, Interventional Cardiology fellow at UT-Austin, and Bill discuss the challenges of residency and fellowship and how to nurture your soul through them.

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How a CMDA Advisor Shapes Student Lives

Bill Reichart and guest Lisa Archer discuss her role as a Campus Advisor to the CMDA student chapter at AT Still Campus in Kirksville, MO.

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The Circuitous Journey of Faith

Bill Reichart and Violeta Mora discuss her route to medical school that began in Cuba and continued in the Caribbean and in the US!

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The Power of Being on Mission Together

Bill Reichart and guest Giovanna Owen discuss the amazing impact that going on a CMDA Global Health Outreach trip had on her.

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Can You Have a Non-Anxious Life?

Bill Reichart and guest Alan Fadling discuss how anxiety influences us and how we can experience the peace of God’s presence.

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Walking with God is A Winding Path

Host Bill Reichart and Elise Barberis discuss the ways God has led her through a very winding path to medical school.

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Being a “Daniel” in our Day

Recent medical school graduate Caroline Wilson, MD discusses her steadfast determination to uphold the sanctity of life of all human beings from conception to natural death.

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How To Become a “Cultural Heretic”

Host Bill Reichart and Dr. Thaddeus Williams discuss his newest book, “Don’t Follow Your Heart.”

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Don’t Waste Your Suffering

Bill and Timothy, current student at Edward Via COM in Alabama, discuss his journey through cancer while in medical school and his article in JAMA that led to an unexpected phone call.

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An Essential Ministry for Women in Medicine & Dentistry

Host Bill Reichart and WPDC Chair Dr. Connie Hahn discuss the CMDA Commission WPDC (Women Physicians & Dentists in Christ) ministry, its history and impact and how it serves and supports women in medicine and dentistry.

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How To Create Spiritual Foundations That Will Carry You Through Residency

Host Bill Reichart engages in a conversation with Dr. Krista Stephenson, a CMDA Resident leader, as they discuss the process of nurturing and developing a healthly spiritual life while navigating medical school and residency. How has her involvement in CMDA influenced her life and career throughout medical school and residency. What are the ways to grow in your relationship with Christ and a healthy spiritual life throughout the demanding years of medical school and residency.

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An Unexpected Choice

Host Bill Reichart and Dr. Patti Giebink engage in a conversation about her transition from working at Planned Parenthood to her current role in advocating for the protection of unborn lives. This compelling narrative of redemption intertwines with Patti’s spiritual journey, which she openly shared during the discussion. Abortion is a divisive issue. How can we discuss abortion with respect and compassion? There are extremes on both sides. Is abortion a “right”? Why or why not? Why do women have abortions? When in pregnancy is abortion no longer justifiable? Does abortion reduce maternal mortality?

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Are You Confused Concerning God’s Will for Your Life?

Host Bill Reichart and Dr. Al Weir discuss the 12 steps that get us on the pathway to knowing God’s will. Additionally, Dr. Weir discusses his book, Decisions, and how Christ followers should live their decision making lives.

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Are you aware of the Ezers of the Bible?

Bill Reichart and Mitzi Roberts, Area Director of CMDA in San Antonio discuss the eternal, kingdom impact various women in Bible have made – many of whom perhaps you’ve never heard of.

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Do You Have A Global Vision of CMDA?

Our special guest in the Student Pulse Podcast studio is Dr. Peter Saunders, the CEO of ICMDA. Bill and Peter discuss the global impact and vision of Christian healthcare students and professionals around the world.

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The Consequences of “Straight Talk,” with Diversity and Equality of Opportunity in Healthcare

What trumps diversity every time? Why is ‘straight talk’ so important in the medical field? In this episode of Student Pulse Podcast, we talk with Kenny Xu, President of Color Us United to explain equality of opportunity over equity in healthcare.

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The Importance of Self-Care During Training

As a medical student, how important it is to be aware of one’s Mental health. How can we as students promote and actively support this among colleagues and our community? Bill Reichart and Erica Brown, an M3 at TCU in Ft. Worth, discuss her journey to medical school and the importance of self-care, balance and the importance of Christian community during the challenging years of medical school training. 

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Pulse Podcast 2023 Rewind

We bring you highlights of the most watched podcast episodes of 2023, along with a little Christmas twist from our host, Bill Reichart.

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How to Stand Strong for Christ During Your Training Years

Dr Jeff Barrows, Senior VP of Bioethics and Public Policy discusses a new video series targeted to help medical and dental trainees stand strong for Christ in our culture.

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The Questions Every Healthcare Professional Needs To Ask…And Answer!

Dr. David Kim and host Bill Reichart discuss the important questions that every healthcare student and professional needs to ask – and have an answer for too!

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Unwavering Faith: The Extraordinary Journey of Two Nurses in Pursuit of Christ

Have you ever decided to travel across the country, cover your own costs and show up to an event where you knew no one and knew little to nothing about the organization behind it? Listen to the stories from two women who did just that and how God blessed them because of their step of faith.

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From Darkness to Redemption: The Inspiring Journey of a Former Abortionist turned Life Advocate

Dr. Haywood Robinson shares his testimony as a former abortionist worldwide to expose the facts of the abortion industry and to be a voice for the unborn.

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Behind the Curtain: Compelling Stories of Suffering and Faith from an ER Doc

Hear some of the most heart-wrenching stories of her 23 years in the Emergency Room, Dr. Trish Burgess explores genuine heartache and compassion for people who are going through the most difficult experiences of their lives, and how Christ’s compassion and peace can prevail in even the most extreme circumstances.

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How To Have An Unforgettable Summer Experience

Matthew Lynch discusses his summer preceptorship with the Medical Strategic Network. Matthew, from Atlanta, Georgia, completed undergraduate school at the University of Georgia and has recently started his first year of medical school at the University of Florida. He is interested in global health and caring for refugees in particular.

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A Student’s Journey of Generosity

Bill and Luke discuss the impact and importance of an unique weekend experience called a “Journey of Generosity” (JOG). Luke talks about how this JOG impacted not only his own spiritual journey but also the campus ministry at large.

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A Doctor’s Journey Through Mentoring

Join Bill Reichart as he discusses the importance of mentoring with Dr. Alexandria McDow – how it has impacted her journey and how her passion for mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals continues to shape her life.

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How to Have “Total Success” in Life

Bill Reichart engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Marco Britton, delving into his captivating life journey and highlighting the notion that success should not be determined and defined by the world.

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So What If You Are Hated

Bill Reichart talks to Ryan Bomberger from the Radiance Foundation about how we are to Biblically respond when people hate us because of our Christian convictions and faith. https://radiancefoundation.org/. Ryan Bomberger is an Emmy® Award-winning creative professional, international public speaker, columnist, factivist, and author of the powerful books, Not Equal: Civil Rights Gone Wrong and the new She is She illustrated children’s book. He is the Cofounder of RadianceFoundation.org with his wife Bethany, a life-affirming organization based on the belief that every human life has purpose. Ryan has a rather unique perspective of the innate nature of purpose. He is one of ten children who were adopted and loved in a diverse family of fifteen. Today, as an adoptee and adoptive father, he enjoys boldly illuminating the intrinsic worth we all possess.

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Discipleship as Relationship

Bill Reichart talks to Roger Matkin, from San Antonio, about the importance and impact of discipleship from his latest book, “Putting It All Together.”

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How to Help Medical Marriages Flourish

Rebecca Lehman currently serves as the Side by Side Executive Director, before taking this role in 2023, Rebecca was a Side By Side Regional Director for the southern region since 2020 and co-leads Side By Side Tampa Chapter since 2013.

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The Stigma of Mental Health in the Church

Dr. Atasha Jordan, MD, MBA is a Christian resident psychiatrist in Philadelphia, PA. She earned her AB in Neurobiology at Harvard University and completed the MD-MBA program at the University of Pennsylvania. Originally from Barbados, Dr. Jordan has a passion for serving patients with mental health illnesses in the U.S. and the Caribbean. Particularly, Dr. Jordan aims to highlight the important intersection of faith and mental health, especially as it relates to Christianity.

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What to Do when Told to Sit Down and Shut Up

Bill Reichart speaks to ADF attorney Tyson Langhofer on the how Christian students can effectively respond to pushback or even hostility toward their faith and convictions.

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Covenant Medicine: Being Present When Present

Dr. David Beyda explains the critical difference in care and within medicine between the Covenant approach and the Contract approach – and why it matters for Christians.

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How to Flourish in your Faith while in School

Caroline Doherty, a third-year MD-PhD student at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota discusses how she is able to flourish in her faith in med school and why campus ministry is so important for every Christian.

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How to Find Success as a Christian Going into Residency

In this episode, Dr. Cara Buskmiller discusses what residency interviews are like for Christians and others making decisions based on their consciences and convictions. Also Cara addresses what medical students and pre-medical students should know about how to prepare for residency interviews and how to address challenges they may face during their residency.

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From Campus to Clinic: How to Protect Your Christian Conscience

Dr. Monika Potocki speaks about the work and organization of Conscience in Residency as it helps students and residents navigate the ethical and moral dilemmas they face in healthcare.

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The Challenges and Rewards of Being a Christian OB/GYN

Dr. Skop discusses the challenges and opportunities of Christians going into OB/GYN residency as well as the current state of abortion and life issues post Roe v. Wade.

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Can You Be A Christian Healthcare Student And Not Lose Your Faith?

Ben Watt grew up in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, with two siblings, in the family home where he did school, worked for his parents’ business, and kept chickens. He stayed in the county to start his professional path at a Benedictine liberal arts college. For the last four years, he has been blessed to live in Hershey and Harrisburg during medical school at Penn State. He plans to enter family medicine and is excited to get to know many more people and learn how he can serve well in his communities.

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Local CMDA Groups

Home Regional Communities Local Area Ministries Find a Chapter Near You Resources Leading Others Go On Mission Residents & Fellows Podcasts Find a CMDA Chapter Near You Want to connect with other healthcare students and professionals in your area for fellowship, encouragement and more? CMDA has hundreds of student and community chapters across the country.…

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