Ethics Archives – Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA)

Countering Misinformation with Truth

Dr. Steven Foley discusses the misinformation surrounding the use of mifepristone and laws concerning abortion and miscarriage treatment, as well as how pro-life healthcare professionals can counter deception with truth.

Voting For Life

Joseph Kohm III, Esq., discusses the battle against pro-abortion amendments in several states across our nation and ways healthcare professionals can engage in this battle.

Speaking Up for The Preborn

Kelsey Pritchard, State Public Affairs Director for SBA Pro-Life America, discusses the battle against pro-abortion amendments in several states across our nation.

Turning a Blind Eye to the Lack of Statistics

A recent article published in The New England Journal of Medicine titled “Rape, Homicide, and Abortion Bans – The Abandonment of People Subjected to Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence” is another example that abortion advocates have a single focus: to allow abortion on demand throughout pregnancy.

The Power and Permanence of State Amendments

The pro-abortion forces in our country now recognize an effective path forward to remove all abortion restrictions around the country. It requires spending tens of millions of dollars, but it’s well worth it since that money will be earned back from all the abortions that will be allowed once state amendments are passed.

At the Table or On the Menu

On June 18, 2024, Miles Meline highlighted a recent study published in The American Journal of Bioethics called, “Bioethicists Today: Results of the Views in Bioethics Survey,” which confirmed Smith’s, and in general our, worst suspicions.

A Call to Engage in Contemporary Culture

We are living under common grace. As Colson states it, “God’s power sustains creation holding back sin and evil because of the fall and that would otherwise overwhelm his creation like a great flood.” We can be incredibly thankful for that common grace, but what is our role? What is our responsibility in holding back evil?

Being a “Daniel” in Our World Today

This episode of The Voice of Advocacy podcast was previously recorded for the CMDA Student Pulse podcast. Caroline Grace, MD discusses her steadfast determination to uphold the sanctity of life of all human beings from conception to natural death.

Lies, Love and Civil Discourse

Today, recognizing the numerous forms of lying to which we are tempted, our communication is to be characterized by veracity, courage and love. Especially in our highly polarized society, when we see the stakes of political decisions as being so high, it is tempting to fudge the truth to win an argument, or avoid speaking the truth, in order to keep the peace and avoid painful confrontation.

ICMDA in Brazil

Dr. Mike Chupp shares a live conversation he had with Dr. Haniel Eller from Brazil during the 2024 CMDA National Convention.

Battling Physician Assisted Suicide

Nicole Hayes along with Dr. Kevin Garner and Dr. Ben German discuss the battle against the legalization of physician assisted suicide.

The Person and Identity Project

Mary Hasson from the Ethics and Public Policy Center talks about the Person and Identity Project, which she co-founded and directs.

The Receding Waters of the Transgender Tsunami

Dr. Jill Simons and Dr. Andre VanMol talk about the “Doctors Protecting Children” Declaration which challenges the prevailing zeitgeist of transgender activism within organized medicine in our country today.

Diving into the Research of Stem Cell-based Embryo Models

Dr. David Prentice talks about a new ethical dilemma developing in the world of stem cell research.

Faithfulness in Opposition

Dr. David Levy details the dramatic intersection of medicine and faith in his book Gray Matter and shares about the importance of praying with patients.

What Foundation Do Ideas of Ethics Have if Darwin is Right?

Charles Darwin’s great idea was that biological change could be endless if small, beneficial, naturally occurring variations could be selectively preserved and grow because of initially small survival advantages. He provided no theory of beginnings, only of process, which did not concern him too much because Aristotle’s belief in the eternity of matter had not been disproved. Furthermore, micro-evolution occurs all the time as Darwin describes so beautifully in the first chapter of On the Origin of Species.

Protecting Conscience Freedoms

Greg Chafuen, legal counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom, discusses protecting the conscience freedoms of healthcare professionals.

Digital Enslavement Amidst the Search for Intimacy

Dr. Jeff Hansen talks about his new book Digital Enslavement Amidst the Search for Intimacy that takes an in-depth look at the effects of pornography on our society and our culture.

Love and Medicine: Persevering through Trials in Medical School

CMDA student member Timothy Kanne wrote about his recent personal cancer journey while in medical school, and it was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Faith Embodied: Glorifying God with Our Physical and Spiritual Health

Reverend Dr. Stephen Ko talks about his work as a physician and ordained Christian and Missionary Alliance Pastor, as well as his newly released book entitled Faith Embodied.

Diving Deep into LGBTQIA+ and the Political Divide

Elizabeth Woning from the CHANGED Movement discusses the political divide caused by LGBTQ identities and culture.

On the Way: Ministering in the Moment

Dr. David Hager talks about his new book entitled On the Way: Ministering in the Moment.

CMDA at the U.S. Supreme Court

Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Erik Baptist talks about CMDA’s experience at the U.S. Supreme Court for oral argument in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine court case.

A Passion for Justice

Drs. Josh and Christina Goodwin to discuss their children’s book ABC Food Creations and their passion for God’s justice through advocacy work.

Dream Brave with Dr. Wai Jia Tam

Dr. Wai Jia Tam, a multi-award-winning international humanitarian doctor and speaker, shares about her new book entitled Dream Brave.

Exploring Spirituality and Health

Dr. Andre Cipta talks about an important research project he’s been leading that dives deep into the importance of incorporating spiritual care into patient care.

Cameo of Courage featuring Dr. Rebekah Naylor

Dr. Rebekah Naylor discusses her decades of service on the mission field in India and how she continues to support the next generation of healthcare missionaries.

Finding Purpose in Retirement

Pastor Bert Jones is joined in the studio by Dr. Steve Sartori for a discussion about how you can find purpose and identity in retirement.

Standing Up to The FDA

Senior Counsel for regulatory litigation at Alliance Defending Freedom Julie Marie Blake discusses the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. Food and Drug Administration federal court case.

Speaking Freely with The Referent Group

Pastor Bert Jones chats with Dr. Tom Hustead and Doug Crandall about how valuable leadership is for healthcare professionals.

From Darkness to Redemption

Dr. Haywood Robinson discusses his book The Scalpel and the Soul: Our Radical Transformation as Husband and Wife Abortion Doctors.

Going to the Nations

Dr. Katherine Smith shares how she is uniquely using her skills in healthcare to go out into the nations and share Christ.

Innovations in Missions

Dr. Mike Chupp and Pastor Bert Jones are joined by Ted Esler, the president of Missio Nexus, to talk about the innovative work they are doing in missions for the cause of the Great Commission.

An Update on the HHS Conscience Rule

Vice President and Senior Counsel for Becket Law Daniel Blomberg discusses the Department of Health and Human Services new “conscience rule” revision from a legal perspective.

Finding a Lifeline in CMDA

Dr. Mike Chupp and Pastor Bert Jones chat with Dr. Amy Starr about how her engagement with the CMDA Coaching ministry greatly helped impact her plans for retirement and the next season of ministry in her life.

Rescuing Life at the NEDC

Dr. Jeff Barrows is joined by Dr. Jeff Keenan, the president and founder of the National Embryo Donation Center (NEDC) in Knoxville, Tennessee, to talk about how the NEDC is rescuing life through embryo donation and adoption.

An Inside Look at Ministry in Ukraine

Dr. Rudy Myhovych found himself in an incredibly unusual leadership position as the president of the Christian Medical Association of Ukraine at the same time Russia invaded their country in 2022.

Exploring the Perkins Justice Pilgrimage

V. Elizabeth Perkins from The John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation about racism and reconciliation and how they relate to healthcare.

An Inside Look at State Advocacy in 2024

On the inaugural episode of The Voice of Advocacy podcast, Senior Vice President of Bioethics and Public Policy Dr. Jeff Barrows is joined by Director of State Public Policy Nicole Hayes to keep you informed about ways you can make a difference and advocate for the vulnerable.

From Healthcare to Public Service

On this week’s video episode of CMDA Matters, Dr. Mike Chupp and J.C. Bicek are joined by Dr. Ralph Alvardo, a physician who uses his experience in healthcare to now serve as the Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health.

Transgender Dilemma in the Young

Dr. Jeff Hansen, a pediatric and adolescent clinical psychologist, recently wrote a new book entitled Transgender Dilemma in the Young that speaks into the transgender topic in a clear and concise way.

Standing Up for the Vulnerable in Indiana

Dr. Thomas Huth and Dr. David Donaldson are two physicians in Indiana who recently engaged with their state medical society to stand up and protect the vulnerable through advocacy.

A Close Look at ICMDA

Dr. Peter Saunders, the Chief Executive of the International Christian Medical & Dental Association (ICMDA), talks about the global impact ICMDA is having on healthcare around the world.

The Impact of CMDA in 2023

Dr. Mike Chupp is joined by George Courtney, who serves as CMDA’s Vice President of Stewardship and Legacy Giving. Together, they reflect back on all the ways God worked through the ministries CMDA throughout 2023.

Christmas On Call

On this week’s special Christmas episode of CMDA Matters, join Dr. Mike Chupp and several CMDA members and friends who share about seeing God at work during the Christmas season.

Cameo of Courage with Dr. Paivi Räsänen

Dr. Paivi Räsänen from Finland, gives an update on the criminal charges she is facing for speaking biblical truth in the public square.

Breaking the Mold in Healthcare through Nurse Practitioners

Dr. Adrienne Abrenica shares about the impact the growing number of nurse practitioners are making in whole person care through their commitment to their patients.

Making an Impact in Mongolia

Dr. Sam Alexander shares about his two decades of service in Mongolia through CMDA’s Medical Education International.

Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age

Author Rosaria Butterfield talks about her new book entitled Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age, which explores the five lives promoted in today’s American culture.

Pregnancy Centers in a Post-Roe America

Dr. Sandy Christiansen discusses the impact pregnancy centers are making in today’s Post-Roe America.

What Does It Mean to Be Human?

Author, research scientist and ethicist Professor John Wyatt discusses the impact of artificial technology on the future of healthcare.

Signals of Transcendence

Author and social critic Os Guinness talks about his latest book called Signals of Transcendence.

Litigating for Life, Abiding in Christ

In this video podcast episode: Kristen Waggoner, the CEO, president and general counsel of Alliance Defending Freedom, talks about how their faith-based legal organization is working to litigate for life around the country.

Cameo of Courage with Amanda Beattie

Dr. Mike Chupp and Pastor Bert Jones are joined by Dr. Amanda Beattie, a general surgeon who has courageously spent the last 12 years working cross-culturally in North Africa.

The Calling to Leadership Development

Author and physician Dr. Gordon Chen shares his approach to health and wellness for primary care and for healthcare leadership development.

The Substance of Consciousness

Well-known philosopher Professor J. P. Moreland discusses his new book The Substance of Consciousness.

Bioethics and Disagreements

Bioethicist and theologian Dr. Paul Hoehner discusses the newest released statement from CMDA’s Ethics committee, which is entitled “Disagreement Among Christians on Bioethical Issues”.

A Wake-up Call for Burnout

Dr. Zandra Cheng shares an incredible story about the trials of burnout and the amazing power of God.

Passages to Israel

Dr. Rae Russell and Rachel Bright, are two CMDA members who recently traveled to Israel on a trip that CMDA helped to coordinate for student leaders.

Legal

We are dedicated to serving as a Christian voice and a resource for our members on today’s bioethical issues. Have you encountered a difficult patient care decision at your hospital? Do you have a question about how to maintain Hippocratic traditions within your work as a healthcare professional?

The Malpractice Threat

Trial lawyer Jimmie C. Miller talks about medical malpractice issues and her advice for how to face the threat of a malpractice case.

The Community of Side By Side

Rebecca Lehman, the new Executive Director of Side By Side, shares about this ministry for medical wives and how it offers support and community to women through more than 90 chapters around the world.

Being Part of Something Greater

CMDA President Dr. George Gonzalez, along with his wife Angelica, talk about how their involvement in their local CMDA chapter allows them to make a difference in their community and be part of something greater.

Cameo of Courage featuring Dr. Thomas Eppes

Dr. Mark Crouch talks about serving as a missionary physician at Kudjip Nazarene Hospital in Papua New Guinea for the last decade.

A Model of Obedient and Sustained Service

Dr. Mark Crouch talks about serving as a missionary physician at Kudjip Nazarene Hospital in Papua New Guinea for the last decade.

Being Salt and Light in Today’s World

Dr. Walt Larimore talks about the legacy behind the Faith Prescriptions video series and how it can help healthcare professionals share their faith in practice.

Celebrating This Year’s Victories

Chris Schandevel from Alliance Defending Freedom shares news of the big wins we’ve accomplished this year to help protect the conscience freedoms of CMDA members.

Advocacy

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed” (Proverbs 31:8-9, NLT).

That scriptural challenge is a driving factor for the work we do in advocacy here at CMDA. As one of the core aspects of CMDA’s ministry efforts, we are dedicated to serving as a Christian healthcare voice in the public, to the media and to the government. And we do that through our grassroots advocacy efforts on both state and federal levels as we stand together to bring the hope and healing of Christ to the world through advocacy.

Navigating and Understanding Faithfulness in a New Babylon

David Kinnaman, CEO of Barna Group, talks about Barna’s extensive research they are doing for churches and non-profit organizations.

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.

The Perils of PRIDE

Dr. Steven Willing talks about his new book called Superbia, which focuses on insights into the sin and perils of pride.

Long-COVID Research

Infectious disease expert Dr. Sam Raad talks about his ongoing research with cancer patients who have experienced long-COVID symptoms.

Cameo 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.

To 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.

Maintaining 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.

ICMDA World Congress

Dr. Augustin Lutakwa from South Africa talks about the upcoming ICMDA 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Three Steps to Help Human Trafficking Victims

Ashleigh Chapman discusses three steps for healthcare professionals to get involved in helping victims of human trafficking.

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.

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