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

Fighting for Religious Freedom in Finland

Dr. Päivi Räsänen, a medical doctor who has been a member of the Finnish Parliament for 27 years, joins Dr. Mike Chupp on this week’s episode. She shares her story about how she has been involved in a legal battle to protect her religious freedoms for the last three years.

Spiritual Care and Patient Care

Dr. Harold Koenig, a professor of psychiatry at Duke University and one of the foremost voices in the research on the effects of spirituality and health joins Dr. Mike Chupp on this week’s episode of CMDA Matters.

Gender Ideology and Its Effects on Our Patients

Dr. Miriam Grossman, a practicing pyschiatrist whose practice focuses on gender-confused young people and their parents, joins Dr. Mike Chupp on this week’s episode.

Speaking Like Jesus

Fouad Masri presents how to effectively share your faith on a daily basis from a recent talk he gave at CMDA’s Remedy22 medical missions conference on this week’s episode of CMDA Matters.

Revisiting The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self

We’re re-releasing an episode from 2021 with Dr. Carl Trueman in advance of the 2022 CMDA National Convention, where Dr. Trueman will be speaking about his book The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self.

The Pitfalls of Consumer Medicine

Dr. Chris Lisanti joins Dr. Mike Chupp to discuss the pitfalls of consumer medicine and how his current research is exploring the intersection of medicine, philosophy and theology on this week’s episode.

Becoming One through Reconciliation

Pastor Dennis Rouse, the Bible teacher for the upcoming 2022 CMDA National Convention, talks with Dr. Mike Chupp about how God’s church can become one through racial reconciliation in this week’s episode.

Mending A Broken Mind

Dr. Andrew White, who recently released a book entitled Mending a Broken Mind that shares his journey through clinical depression and how he uses his experiences to help others through depression, joins Dr. Mike Chupp and Pastor Bert Jones in this week’s episode.

Ukraine Healthcare Crisis

Dr. Peter Saunders, the CEO of the ICMDA and Dr. Jim Peipon, the President of Ukraine Medical Outreach, join Dr. Mike Chupp to talk about the situation on the ground in Europe and to share about a God-ordained opportunity for you to help the people of Ukraine in this special episode of CMDA Matters.

Street Medicine from Small Beginnings

Jennifer Zamora, a physician assistant from California, joins Dr. Mike Chupp to share about how she is actively engaging with students to provide street medicine to the homeless and underserved in her local community on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast.

Is Direct Primary Care for Me?

Dr. Dean Bartholomew and Dr. Steven Manning join Dr. Mike Chupp to share about their work in direct primary care, as well as an update on CMDA’s Family Medicine Section on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast.

Capstone Panel Discussion

3 CMDA members who heard and responded to God’s call to get involved in missions during the later parts of their careers join Dr. Mike Chupp on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast.

Being on Mission in Your Practice

Dr. Youseff Beshai, a family practice physician from California joins Dr. Mike Chupp and Dr. Jeff Barrows on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast. Dr. Beshai shares his experiences about how to stay on mission in healthcare and serve the underserved through domestic missions in the United States.

Leveraging Your Skills for the Kingdom

Dr. Daisey Dowell, a primary care physician from Lawndale Christian Health Center who is also a plenary speaker at the 2022 CMDA National Convention joins Dr. Chupp on this week’s episode.

The Chosen and Healthcare

Dr. Mike Chupp is joined on this week’s episode of CMDA Matters by Dallas Jenkins, the creator and director of the largest crowd-funded media project of all-time, a multi-season series about the life of Christ entitled The Chosen.

Healthcare Response to Human Trafficking

Dr. Jeff Barrows interviews Ashleigh Chapman on this week’s episode of CMDA Matters. Ashleigh is a human rights lawyer who has spent more than 20 years fighting to end human trafficking, and she shares how healthcare professionals play a critical role in this fight.

Championing Women’s Health Around the Globe

Dr. Mike Chupp and Dr. Jeff Barrows are joined on this week’s CMDA Matters episode by Valerie Huber, the President and CEO of the Institute for Women’s Health, who is fighting against abortion on an international level.

Gender Identity from the Eyes of Parents

Dr. Mike Chupp and Dr. Jeff Barrows are joined on this week’s CMDA Matters episode by Diane and Mark, who are the parents of three children, as they share their experience as parents with a child going through gender dysphoria and a gender identity crisis.

Cincinnati

CMDA Cincinnati exists to encourage, strengthen, and equip healthcare professionals to: live out the character of Christ in their homes, workplaces, communities, and around the world; cultivate communities to reach, mentor, and partner with healthcare professionals; pursue professional excellence and compassion through Christ-centered care; and provide spaces of dialogue to address relevant healthcare issues.

Charlottesville

The Christian Medical Association at UVA exists to provide fellowship, encourage spiritual growth, and build authentic relationships both within the Christian community and the larger UVA medical community. Our desire is to serve and encourage both students and faculty and promote discussion on the intersection of faith and medicine. CMA is largely student-led and provides regular weekly meetings, Bible studies, and fellowship times. Other activities include an annual student retreat and occasional dinners with local physicians and residents.

Following the Call into Cross-cultural Missions

Dr. Mike Chupp is joined on this week’s CMDA Matters episode by Dr. David Stevens and Dr. Greg Neal to discuss the Christian Healthcare Executive Collaborative, a growing specialty section of CMDA that connects healthcare leaders with opportunities to connect with one another, as well as to serve the kingdom of God through cross-cultural missions.

Reflecting Back on 2021

On this week’s CMDA Matters episode, Dr. Mike Chupp is joined by George Courtney, who serves as CMDA’s Vice President of Stewardship and Legacy Giving. Together, Mike and George are taking time to look back on all the amazing things God has accomplished in 2021 through CMDA as they share some incredible stories of God’s faithfulness and power as we look ahead to the future of CMDA.

Special Christmas Message from Dr. John Patrick

On this week’s special episode of CMDA Matters, Dr. John Patrick shares a special Christmas story with us, as we take time to sit back and focus on the true reason for the season, to ground ourselves in the truth of Christ’s birth.

Being “On Mission” in the United States

Dr. Mike Chupp is joined on this week’s CMDA Matters episode by Drs. David and Janet Kim from Beacon Christian Community Health Center in New York to talk about how their work with patients has changed since the beginning of the pandemic. They also share how they focus on being “on mission” here in the U.S. is important as God brings the nations to them in their practice.

Learning to Share Your Faith w/Patients

Dr. Mike Chupp and Rev. Bill Reichart are joined on this week’s CMDA Matters episode by Ray Flageolle and Amy Rathbone, two medical students at Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine. Ray and Amy are actively involved with CMDA’s campus ministry, and this is a great chance to hear how CMDA is impacting students and helping them learn how to share their faith with their patients.

Education Standards for Optimal Sexual Development

Lori Kuykendall joins Dr. Mike Chupp and Dr. Jeff Barrows on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to talk about the Medical Institute for Sexual Health’s efforts to launch and distribute new K-12 education standards for optimal sexual development.

Hope Always

Dr. Matthew Sleeth joins Dr. Mike Chupp and Rev. Bert Jones on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to talk about his book Hope Always and how healthcare professionals and the church can help loved ones who are stressed and struggling.

Advocating for Life at the U.S. Supreme Court

Dr. Christina Francis joins Dr. Mike Chupp and Dr. Jeff Barrows on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to talk about the upcoming Dobbs abortion case at the U.S. Supreme Court, and to share how God called her to become an advocate for the pro-life movement.

Glimmers of Grace

Dr. Katie Butler joins Dr. Mike Chupp and Bill Reichart on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss her book Glimmers of Grace: A Doctor’s Reflections on Faith, Suffering, and the Goodness of God.

God and the Healthcare Entrepreneur

Dr. Eric Edwards joins Dr. Mike Chupp on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss his unique story about his journey into healthcare as a physician as well as how God used his food allergies to work through him to become a healthcare entrepreneur.

New Addiction Medicine Section

Dr. Warren Yamashita and Dr. Kurt Bravata join Dr. Mike Chupp on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss CMDA’s new Addiction Medicine Section.

Bridging the Gap

Dr. Brick Lantz joins Dr. Mike Chupp and Rev. Bert Jones on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss Bridging the Gap, a new small group study curriculum that focuses on bridging the gap between healthcare and the church.

All Creation Groans

Dr. Daniel O’Neill joins Dr. Mike Chupp on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss his new book, All Creation Groans: Toward a Theology of Disease and Global Health.

The Way of Medicine

Dr. Farr A. Curlin joins Dr. Mike Chupp on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss his new book, The Way of Medicine, and present an alternative to the Provider of Services Model.

Healing Hearts Vietnam

Dr. Hoyt and Dr. Forsberg join Dr. Mike Chupp on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss how they are healing hearts in Vietnam and how you can be involved in the healing work of our Father.

Origin of Life

Dr. James M. Tour joins Dr. Mike Chupp on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss the complexity of life and the mystery of its origin.

Ethical Science and Western Death Culture pt2

Dr. David A. Prentice joins Dr. Mike Chupp and Dr. Jeff Barrows on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss further the ethical issues of medical research and the western culture of death.

Ethical Science and Western Death Culture

Dr. David A. Prentice joins Dr. Mike Chupp and Dr. Jeff Barrows on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss ethical issues of medical research and the western culture of death.

Free Speech: What are your rights?

Robert P. George joins Dr. Mike Chupp on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss the future of right of conscience and free speech on college campuses.

Free Speech: What are your rights? More Today edition

Robert P. George joins Dr. Mike Chupp on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to continue the discussion of the future of right of conscience and free speech on college campuses.

CMDA 2021 Servant of Christ

Dr. Andrew Sanders joins Dr. Mike Chupp on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss his Servant of Christ award and ministry.

The Truth About Natural Medicine pt.2

Dr. Walt Larimore joins Dr. Mike Chupp on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss further his new book The Natural Medicine Handbook – What is Safe, a Waste of Money, or Actually Works.

Transhumanism: Special DTS Episode

This special bonus episode of CMDA Matters with Dr. Mike Chupp features Fazale “Fuz” Rana as we discuss the new world of human enhancement technologies and transhumanism, their promises, potential and pitfalls.

The Truth About Natural Medicine

Dr. Walt Larimore joins Dr. Mike Chupp on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss his new book The Natural Medicine Handbook – What is Safe, a Waste of Money, or Actually Works.

Missionary of the Year 2021

Dr. Jim Radcliffe joins Dr. Mike Chupp on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss his life of service in Papua New Guinea and being named 2021 Missionary of the Year during the CMDA National Convention.

From Darkness to Sight

Dr. Ming Wang joins Dr. Mike Chupp on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss his book, Darkness to Sight, and how he came from China’s cultural revolution to become a surgeon in the States.

The Ultimate Physician’s Plan for Health & Healing

Dr. James Marcum joins Dr. Mike Chupp on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss physical and spiritual healing from the Ultimate Physician.

Unexpected Choice

Dr. Patti Giebink joins Dr. Mike Chupp on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to promote her first book, Unexpected Choice, and share her story of leaving the abortion industry and becoming pro-life.

CMDA Mentoring

Dr. Clifford Lau and Victor Hsiao join Dr. Mike Chupp on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss how they have been impacted by Christian mentoring relationships within the healthcare field through CMDA.

Healthcare Coaching & Leadership Development

Dr. Steve Sartori and Reverend Bert Jones join Dr. Mike Chupp on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss how the CMDA Center for Well-being began and what the future holds for the center and its new director Rev. Bert Jones.

SOGI Challenges & Change Allowing Therapy

Dr. Laura Haynes joins Dr. Mike Chupp on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss the difference between conversion therapy and change allowing therapy and the danger of gender affirmation.

Ethical Implications of Stem Cell Research

Dr. Francis Collins joins Dr. Mike Chupp on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss modern breakthroughs in stem cell research and the creation of Chimeras.

Them Before Us

Katy Faust joins Dr. Mike Chupp on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss how our modern culture has put adult desires above the needs of children and how it affects them.

Winsome Advocacy

Dr. Micah Watson joins Dr. Mike Chupp on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss our modern culture and how Christians can winsomely advocate for Christian policies.

Theology of the Body

Dr. Christopher West joins Dr. Mike Chupp on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss God’s design for human sexuality, as evidenced by our bodies and the embodiment of Christ.

How Your Childhood Affects Your Health

Dr. Joseph Zanga joins Dr. Chupp on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss his work in pediatrics and how childhood trauma impacts adult health.

Faith Prescriptions

Dr. Bill Griffin joins Dr. Chupp on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss the release of CMDA’s new coaching curriculum Faith Prescriptions.

Coping with Crisis

Dr. Greenbrier Almond joins Dr. Mike Chupp on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss his new book, Coping with Crisis, and the impact of mental stress on physical health.

Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr. – Cultural Observations

Dr. Albert Mohler joins Dr. Mike Chupp on this week’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss plenary session at the CMDA National Convention and reflect on cultural issues of today.

The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self pt2

Author Carl Trueman joins Dr. Mike Chupp on today’s CMDA Matters podcast to continue discussing his new book, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self.

The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self

Author Carl Trueman joins Dr. Mike Chupp on today’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss his new book, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self.

One Year of COVID-19: Lessons Learned

Reverend Dr. Ko joins Dr. Mike Chupp on today’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss the pandemic, the church and what the future will look like post-COVID-19.

Advancing Healthcare Missions

Dr. Doug Lindberg joins Dr. Mike Chupp on today’s CMDA Matters podcast to discuss the new Center for Advancing Healthcare Missions.

Fuz Rana: Humans 2.0

Will technology usher in a new future, or have we gone too far? Unprecedented developments in bioengineering, biotechnology and biomedicine—breakthroughs that could improve the lives of people with debilitating diseases and injuries—can also serve as stepping-stones to technologies that can enhance human beings and alter human nature, raising fears about how biotechnologies could be misused. Should we discourage advances in biotechnology and bioengineering that can be used for human enhancement? Or should we take control of our own “evolution” and usher in a posthuman age? Is there another option?

In Humans 2.0, authors Fazale “Fuz” Rana and Kenneth Richard Samples open a window to the new world of human enhancement technologies and transhumanism, their promises, potential and pitfalls.

This week’s interview on CMDA Matters with Dr. Mike Chupp features Fazale “Fuz” Rana as we discuss this dilemma of technology.

Zach Meade: Doctors of Design

On the podcast this week, Dr. Mike Chupp is joined by CMDA’s Vice President of Campus & Community Ministries Bill Reichart as they chat with Zachary Meade. Zachary is a medical student at Carle Illinois College of Medicine, where he is also a CMDA student leader on his campus.

Dr. Jean Wright: Innovation in Healthcare

This week’s interview on CMDA Matters features Dr. Jean Wright, Chief Innovation Officer for all of Atrium Health in Charlotte, North Carolina. She is responsible for leading the advancement of innovation initiatives. Her focus is on working with teams to raise the bar for patient care and population health through human-centered design, business development and novel medical technologies.

Upstate South Carolina

CMDA Upstate SC is a chapter of the national Christian Medical & Dental Associations® ministry. We mentor medical students and equip physicians and allied healthcare professionals to glorify God through vocation, service and sharing their hope in Jesus Christ.

Washington DC

CMDA DC serves to encourage and equip our local emerging and practicing healthcare professionals to continue in their good work in a culture that is counter to God’s Kingdom. We desire to minister to the spiritual needs of our students and healthcare professionals to develop and grow in faith throughout their careers as they treat bodies and souls locally and globally. We hope our work expands the local body of Believers that complements the faith-based and healthcare community and transforms our culture.

Narcissism in Healthcare

I was looking up some information on the American Association for Physician Leadership website when an article caught my eye: “Are You a Narcissist?” I hadn’t decided what I was going to blog about this month; not surprisingly, narcissism was not on the list of things I was considering. But the article piqued my interest, so I clicked on the link and read the entire thing. There was even a quiz I could use to find out if I am a narcissist. You will be relieved to know I “passed” the quiz with a non-narcissist score! That was reassuring, but I was curious as to why this article interested me so much.

Healthy Healthcare Marriages

Doctors have had a bad rap on the marriage front for a number of years. We’ve long been accused of having a much higher divorce rate than the general public. For many years, there was not a lot of data on healthcare marriages, but strongly held popular opinion characterized a high percentage of us as overworked divorcees whose devotion to our patients cost us our marriages.