As Christians in healthcare, we glorify God by serving as a voice for the vulnerable. And that voice is now being featured on a new podcast from CMDA. The Voice of Advocacy is a monthly podcast hosted by CMDA's Senior Vice President of Bioethics Jeff Barrows, DO, MA (Ethics), and it features members of the Advocacy team and special guests. Listen to learn more about Advocacy’s grassroots efforts at the state and federal level, legal and legislative victories, plus learn how you can be involved in achieving justice for the vulnerable.

Current Episodes of Voice of Advocacy Podcast

Advocating for the Vulnerable: Addressing Health Disparities with Dr. Omari Hodge

April 9, 2025
The Voice of Advocacy
The Voice of Advocacy
Advocating for the Vulnerable: Addressing Health Disparities with Dr. Omari Hodge
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In this episode of The Voice of Advocacy, Dr. Omari Hodge discusses the health disparities from a Christian worldview.

Passing the Torch: Introduction of CMDA’s new VP of Advocacy and Bioethics, Dr. Brick Lantz

April 3, 2025
The Voice of Advocacy
The Voice of Advocacy
Passing the Torch: Introduction of CMDA’s new VP of Advocacy and Bioethics, Dr. Brick Lantz
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On this episode of The Voice of Advocacy podcast, Dr. Brick Lantz is introduced as the new VP of Advocacy and Bioethics.

New Year, New Advocacy Opportunities

January 25, 2025
The Voice of Advocacy
The Voice of Advocacy
New Year, New Advocacy Opportunities
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On this episode of The Voice of Advocacy podcast, Dr. Mike Chupp joins Dr. Jeff Barrows to survey the Advocacy landscape here at the beginning of 2025.

Elections Matter

December 4, 2024
The Voice of Advocacy
The Voice of Advocacy
Elections Matter
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On this episode of The Voice of Advocacy podcast, the CMDA Advocacy Team discusses how the recent November 2024 election will impact CMDA’s advocacy efforts moving forward. 

Countering Misinformation with Truth

October 31, 2024
The Voice of Advocacy
The Voice of Advocacy
Countering Misinformation with Truth
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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

October 7, 2024
The Voice of Advocacy
The Voice of Advocacy
Voting For Life
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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

August 26, 2024
The Voice of Advocacy
The Voice of Advocacy
Speaking Up for The Preborn
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Kelsey Pritchard, State Public Affairs Director for SBA Pro-Life America, discusses the battle against pro-abortion amendments in several states across our nation.

Being a “Daniel” in Our World Today

July 22, 2024
The Voice of Advocacy
The Voice of Advocacy
Being a “Daniel” in Our World Today
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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.

Battling Physician Assisted Suicide

June 24, 2024
The Voice of Advocacy
The Voice of Advocacy
Battling Physician Assisted Suicide
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Nicole Hayes along with Dr. Kevin Garner and Dr. Ben German discuss the battle against the legalization of physician assisted suicide.

Protecting Conscience Freedoms

May 31, 2024
The Voice of Advocacy
The Voice of Advocacy
Protecting Conscience Freedoms
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Greg Chafuen, legal counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom, discusses protecting the conscience freedoms of healthcare professionals.