Posts Tagged ‘Christian Living’
Threats, Trends and Opportunities in Advocacy
Nicole Hayes and Anna Pilato from CMDA’s Advocacy department to talk about the latest threats, trends and opportunities in Advocacy.
Read MoreBitterness
Bert Jones shares from Hebrews 12:14-15 about how bitterness impairs your life vision and blows out the candle of joy in your life.
Read MoreThe Perils of PRIDE
Dr. Steven Willing talks about his new book called Superbia, which focuses on insights into the sin and perils of pride.
Read MoreRunning the Race
Bill Reichart shares about the pitfalls of Gospel Forgetfulness and more in Running our Race the Lord puts before us.
Read MoreDeveloping a Quality Quiet Time
Think Eternally
Mick Williams shares some of his testimony about how God has been faithful to him in extreme situations.
Read More4 Sins That Are All Too Common
Gene Rudd, MD shares about sins that are not often heard mentioned in sermons but Christians should avoid at all costs.
Read MoreExperiencing the Awe of God’s Perfect Power pt.2
Mike Chupp, MD shares from II Corinthians 12:7-12 about the paradox of our weaknesses being our strengths thru God’s power.
Read MoreBeing God’s Masterpiece
George Courtney shares about how as image bearers of God, we still have work to do for Him.
Read MoreThe Practice of Faith
Long-COVID Research
Infectious disease expert Dr. Sam Raad talks about his ongoing research with cancer patients who have experienced long-COVID symptoms.
Read MoreCameo of Courage with Dr. Kristin Collier
Dr. Kristin Collier shares her story of resilience and courage when her convictions about the dignity of human life were put to the test.
Read MoreTo Pakistan With Love
Drs. John and Angela Condie, CMDA’s 2023 Missionaries of the Year, share about their 30+ years of service as cross-cultural missionaries in Pakistan.
Read MoreMaintaining Your Conscience in Residency
Dr. Cara Buskmiller chats with Rev. Bill Reichart to discuss what residency interviews are like for Christians and others making decisions based on their conscience and convictions.
Read MoreICMDA World Congress
Biblically Responsible Investing
Cassandra Laymon, the President of Beacon Wealth Consultants, talks about the importance of being faithful stewards of the resources we have for the Lord’s kingdom.
Read MoreWhat 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.
Read MoreTactics
Bill Griffin, DDS, shares tactics that can be used in evangelism that involve asking questions to open the thought process of unbelievers.
Read MoreLead Like It Matters to God
Rich Stearns, President Emeritus of World Vision U.S., talks about his ministry and leadership influence, as well as his book Lead Like It Matters to God.
Read MoreRounding with The Great Physician
David Stevens, MD shares about how Jesus spent time with His Father and taught His disciples thru spending time with them.
Read MoreIncarnational Discipleship with Dentistry
Dr. Katie Musser talks about how God is working to create disciples in dentistry through CMDA’s Dental Residency [+] program in Memphis, Tennessee.
Read MoreThe Hope of Glory
Bill Reichart shares from I Corinthians 15 about Easter being a season, not just one day and how we should live with the hope of what is to come for us.
Read MoreBioethics: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Dr. Matthew Eppinette, Executive Director of The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity, discusses the importance of bioethics in today’s culture, as well as how we can learn from the past to prepare for the future.
Read MoreCovenant 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.
Read MoreMinistry in Ukraine
Vitalii Smolin shares about on-going ministry in Ukraine and the connection to our medical outreach teams.
Read MoreJesus as King
Matt Korell shares about the areas of our lives where we claim kingship and how we should really submit to the King.
Read MoreContagious Courage
Professor Robert George from Princeton University, one of the country’s foremost and leading voices in the subject of civil liberties, shares about the good news and the bad news facing us as we seek to protect conscience freedoms.
Read MoreExperiencing the Awe of God’s Power pt1
Mike Chupp, MD shares about the greatness of our God’s power and recognizing it in the world around us.
Read MoreObedience
Trish Burgess, MD shares stories from her time as an ER doc about lessons learned in suffering, both for the patients and herself. Then she expands that with example of the obedience Christ showed in His suffering leading to His Crucifixion.
Read MoreLessons from a U.S. Surgeon General
Dr. Jerome Adams, the 20th Surgeon General of the United States, talks about his journey to serving in public policy and his efforts to lead American through pressing health challenges, like the opioid epidemic.
Read MoreCourage
David Stevens, MD shares about where we can find the Courage to face the Giants in our lives and be examples for others in their walks with the Lord.
Read MoreHow to Speak Spiritual Truth w/o Being a Jerk
Scott Ledford shares ways that we can bring spiritual truths to those around us without coming off like a jerk.
Read MoreAll The King’s Horses
Gene Rudd, MD poses the question “If the problem (our broken world) is rooted in sinful hearts, can governments, courts and social systems ever be the solution to our rebellion against God?”.
Read More9 Life Changing Lessons
Every Piece of Peace
Nicole Hayes shares about how to go from poise to peace as we rely more completely on God.
Read MoreMaking an Impact on Campus
3rd year medical student Ryan Orlando talks about how CMDA is making a difference and impacting him as he journeys through healthcare training.
Read MoreHow 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.
Read MoreThe Soul of Desire
Dr. Curt Thompson shares about how our desire for spiritual connection with God and deeper connections with each other can lead us to living more fully integrated, connected lives.
Read MoreCultural Engagement on a Daily Basis
Dr. Darrell Bock from The Hendricks Center at Dallas Theological Seminary talks about the importance of listening and cultural engagement in today’s world.
Read MoreAwakening of 1792 Onward
Bill Reichart shares a video of Dr. J. Edwin Orr about revival seen through the lens of history and points to a road map of how we can begin the process again.
Read MoreCelebrating Human Dignity and Purpose
Ryan Bomberger, the founder of the Radiance Foundation, talks about his work to create a culture that believes every human life has purpose.
Read MoreAsbury Revival
Bert Jones shares about the revival at Asbury University and asks the question “What would it take for CMDA to experience a Revival”?
Read MoreOur Relationship with God pt. 1
Gene Rudd, MD discusses the first 4 of 7 types of relationships with God and how we should approach each type to grow closer with the Lord.
Read MoreOur Relationship with God pt.2
Gene Rudd, MD continues his discussion about our relationship with God and the importance of obedience and submission are in creating a good friendship with the Lord.
Read MoreConscience Freedoms with Becket
Luke Goodrich from Becket Fund for Religious Liberty shares about the key and important role CMDA plays in protecting conscience freedoms in healthcare.
Read MoreExperiencing the Awe of God’s Passion
Mike Chupp, MD shares from John 15 about the incredible sacrifice God made to redeem and restore us to Him.
Read MoreFrom 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.
Read MoreCelebrating and Defending the Freedom to Care
Dr. Farr Curlin gives a keynote address to celebrate and affirm the value of conscience freedoms in healthcare.
Read MoreRaising Conservative Kids in a Woke City
Katy Faust, the founder of Them Before Us, shares about her new book and gives a special preview of her talk at the upcoming CMDA National Convention.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreLaw and Love
Take Two
Three Steps to Help Human Trafficking Victims
Ashleigh Chapman discusses three steps for healthcare professionals to get involved in helping victims of human trafficking.
Read MoreThe Holy Spirit
David Stevens, MD shares from John 14 about how the Holy Spirit is each Christian’s connection to God.
Read MoreMentoring with a Coach Approach
Dr. Darilyn Falck and Rev. Ken Jones discuss a new course available that incorporates mentoring with coaching in CMDA’s Center for Well-being.
Read MoreCan 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.
Read MoreExperiencing the Awe of God’s Presence
Spiritual Warfare
Trish Burgess, MD shares about the spiritual warfare going on around us and why God doesn’t let us see it often.
Read MoreThe Stormy Waters of Transgender Ideology
Dealing with the word DIFFICULT
Pastor Bert Jones shares about how we should learn to embrace difficulties as teachable moments from God.
Read MoreCameo of Courage with Dr. Scott Armistead
Dr. Scott Armistead experienced the loss of his job as he stood up for the truth of the gospel in his work as a teaching professor on a medical campus.
Read MoreA New Year with God
Allen Davis shares about how to make the most of our fresh start as we begin this New Year with God.
Read MoreReflecting Back on 2022
George Courtney, CMDA’s Vice President of Stewardship and Legacy Giving, joins Dr. Mike Chupp to discuss how God has been at work through CMDA during 2022, while also looking ahead to opportunities for ministry in 2023.
Read MoreChristmas on the Mission Field
Several missionary members of CMDA to share their Christmas and holiday memories from the mission field.
Read MoreThe Gift of Live Organ Donation
Mary Moments in a Martha World
Nicole Hayes shares how to take time in our busy world to choose the best thing, sitting at the Master’s feet.
Read MorePRAISE
David Stevens, MD shares how praise is the public expression of worship and its importance in our spiritual lives.
Read MoreThe Next Generation in Healthcare
Dr. Katie Howe and Dr. Jake Morris discuss their involvement in CMDA throughout their training and their next steps to become long-term healthcare missionaries.
Read MoreCMDA in Nigeria
Dr. Kayode Iyun, President of CMDA Nigeria, talks about how Christian healthcare professionals are making a difference across the continent of Africa.
Read MoreTri-Cities Recovery
Mark Mitchell shares about Tri-Cities Recovery and has two guests share about their experiences.
Read MoreHonor the Lord with Thanksgiving
Pastor Bert Jones shares a special message about the importance of honoring the Lord this Thanksgiving.
Read MoreThe Most Kissed Face in History
Grat Correll, MD shares about how as Christians, we look forward to the Great Reset once we get to Heaven. But on earth, our best efforts only delay our deaths.
Read MoreHealthcare Heroes
Col. Doug Soderdahl, MD, a urologist who recently retired from the U.S. Army, talks about military medicine and today’s healthcare heroes serving in the armed forces.
Read MorePreventing Touchdowns and Tooth Decay
Dr. Terry Schmidt, who spent more than a decade playing in the NFL before becoming a dentist and CMDA member, chats with Dr. Mike Chupp and Dr. Bill Griffin on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast.
Read MoreRocks of Remembrance
The Only True Security
Bill Reichart shares from II Chronicles 20 about the King Jehoshaphat and how the Lord protected those in Jerusalem at that time.
Read MoreAn Alabaster Box
Brenda Wheeler shares from Luke 7:37-38 about the Woman with the Alabaster Box who ministered to Jesus.
Read MoreFinding Margin in the Midst of Burnout
Dr. Ted Hamilton, an expert in the field of physician well-being, talks about what leads to burnout and how to overcome it and find margin.
Read MoreNavigating the Waters of Racism and Reconciliation
Dr. Omari Hodge and Dr. Joy Walton join us for a critical conversation about racism and reconciliation in today’s culture and the importance of seeking biblical justice.
Read MoreMorality and Ethics in Today’s World
Dr. John Patrick talks about morality and ethics in today’s world on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast.
Read MoreLesser Known Heroes
Wayne Sheridan shares about the Lesser Known Heroes in scripture and the pivotal role they have played in Biblical history.
Read MoreMaking Pickles, Not Cucumbers
Put To The Test
Connie Fox shares about how each of us will face testing in life and the world is watching to see how we as Christians react.
Read MoreMentoring
Trish Burgess, MD shares about the interactions between Jesus and His disciples, how He taught truth but they also caught His attitude.
Read MoreOwning My Faith
Rodney Arnold shares from Matt. 16:13-14 about how Powerful Faith requires boldness and clarity.
Read MoreWhat A Friend Does
George Courtney shares from Mark 2:1-12 about being influenced by others in life and the lengths good friends will go to for your betterment.
Read MoreGross Darkness
Dr. Kayode Lyum shares from Isaiah, John and Daniel about how it is time to be bold as we carry the light of Christ.
Read MoreThe Heart
The Law of The Draw
Bert Jones shares from James 4:4-10 about how God will not abide in PRIDE and how as we draw near, we begin the hear the Lord.
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean To Be Human? pt2
In The Crosshairs: The Meaning of Medicine
Bill Reichart shares the White Coat Ceremony talk by Dr. Kristin Collier at the University of Michigan Medical School that drew protests and a walkout by some in the audience.
Read MoreIs Your Soil (Soul) Ready to Receive Seed?
Ray Amos shares from Luke 8:4-15 about how we should create room for the unexpected to happen by leaving a Spirit Space in our lives.
Read MoreA 3rd Way To Live
Alan Waldecker shares about how humility is the natural result of serving others and what the Bible teaches us about our need.
Read More5 Things Everyone Needs to Know
What Does It Mean to Be Human?
Trust and Obey
John Mark Brown shares from II Chronicles 20 about joining God in His work and how God is working in the waiting.
Read MoreEngaging in Mental Health
Dr. Brett McCarty and Dr. Warren Kinghorn give a special presentation on mental health for this week’s CMDA Matters podcast.
Read MoreThe Hidden Global Pandemic
Dr. Susan Hillis discusses the hidden global pandemic we are now facing—child orphanhood on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast.
Read MoreLooking at Monkeypox
Dr. Issam “Sam” Raad, chair of the University of Texas MD Anderson’s Department of Infectious Diseases, shares about the Monkeypox epidemic on this episode of CMDA Matters.
Read MoreUkraine Update – Dental Outreach
Listen to a special interview with Dr. John Pfefferle and Dr. Phil Aday about their recent mission trip to the Ukraine. Plus, Dr. Mike Chupp sits down with Dr. Peter Saunders to talk about the ongoing war relief efforts in the country on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast.
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