18. Prioritizing God in a Demanding Medical Career

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Heal the Healers, host Inga Hofmann, MD, a pediatric hematologist and physician coach, tackles the challenge many Christian physicians face: balancing a demanding medical career with their faith. We'll discuss the 'patient first' mentality and how it can often become an obstacle to spending time in prayer and attending church. Through heartfelt insights and conversations we've had with fellow Christian physicians, we highlight the dangers of letting work overshadow our spiritual intimacy. We invite you to reevaluate your priorities with us, emphasizing that while compassionate patient care is essential, it should not replace our relationship with God. 00:00 Introduction to Heal the Healers01:32 The Challenge of Balancing Faith and Medicine04:07 The Heart of a Physician05:58 The Slippery Slope of Prioritizing Medicine Over Faith10:36 Reconnecting with God15:40 The Importance of Community and Quiet Time19:43 A Call to Return to Intimacy with God26:53 Prayer and Invitation30:46 Heal the Healers Retreat Announcement34:18 Closing Remarks and Call to ActionRegister for the Heal The Healers Physician Retreat👉👉👉 https://healthehealersretreat.orgUse COUPLES20 by Sep 20th to get 20% off if you register as a couple📆When: November 1st and 2nd, 2024📍Where: Upper House, Madison, WIRegistration closes on October 31st! Get your tickets now!Are you a PHYSICIAN in need of prayer?Submit a prayer request or schedule a prayer ministry appointment: 👉https://www.ingahofmann.com/prayersupportAre you a physician in need of mentorship, discipleship, and community?Join us inside the Heal The Healers Mentorship Program for physicians. The only bible-based, faith-based mentorship program for Christian Physicians. When you join us inside the mentorship program you'll receive teaching and equipping for your role. Chrisitan physician, integrate faith and medicine in a powerful way so you can serve the Lord in your assignment, and be encouraged in a community of like-minded physician believers. Receive prayer and intercession. Sign up today while we still offer this program at a reduced founding member rate and have instant access to 8 months of powerful teaching series tailored towards Christian Physicians. Join us HERE 👉👉👉👉 https://www.ingahofmann.com/offers/PMDJFNwvFollow us on:Facebook @HealTheHealers (REsources for Christian Physicians) 👉 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551027143676Facebook @Ingahofmann, MD 👉 https://www.facebook.com/dringahofmannFacebook @AcademicPhysicians (resources for Academic Physicians) 👉 https://www.facebook.com/academicphysiciansYouTube Channel @HealTheHealers 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heal-the-healers-podcast/id1710598297Join Us in BostonWhat if you could step away from the demands of medicine for two days—not to do more, but to encounter God, receive, and be renewed?Join Christian physicians and healthcare professionals from across the country at the Heal the Healers Physician & Healthcare Conference: Healing & Miracles—Bridging Science and Faith.Together, we’ll explore healing and miracles through Scripture, science, medicine, worship, prayer, and practical ministry—while making space for God to minister to us, too.If something in you has been saying, “There has to be more,” I would love to have you in the room.📍 Boston | October 30–31, 2026Standard Registration through September 30👉 SAVE YOUR SEAT:https://healthehealersconference.com/boston2026Join our growing Facebook Community.Follow me on FacebookCheck out my YouTube Channel