The Point of Medicine
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Tactics
Bill Griffin, DDS, shares tactics that can be used in evangelism that involve asking questions to open the thought process of unbelievers.
Lead 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.
Rounding 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.
Incarnational 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.
The 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.
Bioethics: 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.
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.
Ministry in Ukraine
Vitalii Smolin shares about on-going ministry in Ukraine and the connection to our medical outreach teams.
Jesus as King
Matt Korell shares about the areas of our lives where we claim kingship and how we should really submit to the King.
Contagious 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.
Experiencing 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.
Obedience
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.
Lessons 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.
Courage
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.
How 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.
All 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?”.
9 Life Changing Lessons
Keith Waldrop shares 9 life changing lessons on leadership, relationships and life.
Every Piece of Peace
Nicole Hayes shares about how to go from poise to peace as we rely more completely on God.
Making 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.
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.
The 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.
Cultural 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.
Awakening 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.
Celebrating 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.
Asbury Revival
Bert Jones shares about the revival at Asbury University and asks the question “What would it take for CMDA to experience a Revival”?
Our 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.
Our 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.
Conscience 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.
Experiencing 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.
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.
Celebrating and Defending the Freedom to Care
Dr. Farr Curlin gives a keynote address to celebrate and affirm the value of conscience freedoms in healthcare.
Raising 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.
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.
Law and Love
Alan Waldecker discusses how we are free to pursue Holiness while living under Grace.
Take Two
Mick Williams shares about how the our God is the God of second chances.
Three Steps to Help Human Trafficking Victims
Ashleigh Chapman discusses three steps for healthcare professionals to get involved in helping victims of human trafficking.
The Holy Spirit
David Stevens, MD shares from John 14 about how the Holy Spirit is each Christian’s connection to God.
Mentoring 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.
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.
Experiencing the Awe of God’s Presence
Mike Chupp, MD shares about how we can better experience 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.
The Stormy Waters of Transgender Ideology
Dr. Andre Van Mol discusses the latest news in the transgender debate.
Dealing with the word DIFFICULT
Pastor Bert Jones shares about how we should learn to embrace difficulties as teachable moments from God.
Cameo 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.
A 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.
Reflecting 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.
Christmas on the Mission Field
Several missionary members of CMDA to share their Christmas and holiday memories from the mission field.
The Gift of Live Organ Donation
Dr. Stuart Knechtle and Margaret Frothingham discuss the 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.
PRAISE
David Stevens, MD shares how praise is the public expression of worship and its importance in our spiritual lives.
The 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.
CMDA in Nigeria
Dr. Kayode Iyun, President of CMDA Nigeria, talks about how Christian healthcare professionals are making a difference across the continent of Africa.
Tri-Cities Recovery
Mark Mitchell shares about Tri-Cities Recovery and has two guests share about their experiences.
Honor the Lord with Thanksgiving
Pastor Bert Jones shares a special message about the importance of honoring the Lord this Thanksgiving.
The 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.
Healthcare 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.
Preventing 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.
Rocks of Remembrance
Stan Hill rocks chapel with his message about Stones of Remembrance as found in Joshua 4.
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.
An Alabaster Box
Brenda Wheeler shares from Luke 7:37-38 about the Woman with the Alabaster Box who ministered to Jesus.
Finding 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.
Navigating 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.
Morality 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.
Lesser Known Heroes
Wayne Sheridan shares about the Lesser Known Heroes in scripture and the pivotal role they have played in Biblical history.
Making Pickles, Not Cucumbers
Jason Doddridge shares from the Great Commission on making disciples the right way.
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.
Mentoring
Trish Burgess, MD shares about the interactions between Jesus and His disciples, how He taught truth but they also caught His attitude.
Owning My Faith
Rodney Arnold shares from Matt. 16:13-14 about how Powerful Faith requires boldness and clarity.
What 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.
Gross 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.
The Heart
Mike Crouch, MD shares about being heart surgeons for God.
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.
What Does It Mean To Be Human? pt2
David Stevens, MD continues his bioethics primer on what it means to be human.
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.
Is 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.
A 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.
5 Things Everyone Needs to Know
Stan Anderson shares from Acts 17 about What’s New vs What’s True.
What Does It Mean to Be Human?
David Stevens, MD gives us a bioethics primer on what it means 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.
Engaging in Mental Health
Dr. Brett McCarty and Dr. Warren Kinghorn give a special presentation on mental health for this week’s CMDA Matters podcast.
The Hidden Global Pandemic
Dr. Susan Hillis discusses the hidden global pandemic we are now facing—child orphanhood on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast.
Looking 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.
Ukraine 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.
Healthcare Outreach to the Middle East
Dr. Sam Raad talks about Healthcare Outreach to the Middle East, a ministry with more than 20 clinics in 14 Arab countries on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast.
Choose Life
Dr. Joy Riley talks about her contributions to Choose Life, a new book that addresses the theological, legal, spiritual and practical concerns about abortion.
Standing Courageous as Women in Healthcare
Dr. Regina Frost-Clark shares about the importance of being courageous and standing up for conscience rights in healthcare on this week’s CMDA Matters.
The Situation in Canada
Dr. Margaret Cottle talks about the current situation in Canada with assisted suicide and medical termination on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast
CODE YOU
Phyllis Morton and Tamara Ramirez, two nurses who developed a continuing education course for nurses to overcome burnout, discuss their ministry on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast.
Ripple Effects in Africa
Three dedicated cardiac surgeons from three different countries who now work at the busiest heart surgery program in the nation of Kenya at Tenwek Hospital are interviewed on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast.
Loving Patients Who Struggle with Substance Abuse
Drs. Timothy and Nikki Allen to talk about their work serving the underserved, especially those who are struggling with addiction on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast.
Leaving a Legacy
Dr. Mike Chupp chats with Midwest Regional Director Allan Harmer and Western Regional Director Michael McLaughlin as they prepare to retire after so many years of faithful service to CMDA on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast.
Training in a post-Roe World
PULSE episode 46
God Sightings
Dr. Trish Burgess talks about her new book God Sightings, a collection of stories of the best God sightings from GHO mission trips around the world on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast.
Incorporating Spiritual Interventions
Dr. Cathie Scarbrough talks about bringing your faith into healthcare by incorporating spiritual interventions on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast..
What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do
Stan Hill shares from II Chronicles 20 about joining God in His work and how God is working in the waiting.
Turning the Tide with Dobbs
Erin Morrow Hawley discusses the landmark decision in the Dobbs U.S. Supreme Court case which overturned Roe v. Wade on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast.
Healthcare for the Kingdom
Listen to Dr. Daisey Dowell’s talk from the 2022 CMDA National Convention on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast.
Answering Your Questions About The Chosen
Listen to Dr. Mike Chupp’s conversation with Dallas Jenkins, the creator and director of The Chosen from the 2022 CMDA National Convention on this week’s episode of CMDA Matters.
When Life’s Problems Are Overwhelming
Allen Davis shares about having the right mindset and trusting God enough to wait when life’s problems are overwhelming.
Strange New World
Carl Trueman joins guest host Pastor Bert Jones as we share his plenary talk from the 2022 CMDA National Convention on this week’s episode of CMDA Matters.
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