35. Why Every Christian Physician Needs a Mentor (and How to Find One)

Send us Fan MailFeeling alone in your faith at work?Your Christian walk was never meant to be a solo mission. If you feel alone in the hospital or clinic, spiritual mentoring may be the missing piece. After all God designed us for community, sharpening, and growth (Hebrews 10:24–25; Proverbs 27:17).In this episode, I share why every Christian physician needs a mentor and exactly how to find one who will challenge, sharpen, and encourage your faith. I’ll take you behind the scenes of my own journey, from learning to pray for healing to navigating prophetic encounters, and how God used mentors to ground me and help me grow.We’ll unpack:The biblical case for mentorship (think: Jesus and the disciples, Moses and Joshua, Elijah and Elisha)How mentorship protects you from isolation, drift, and discouragementFive practical places to find a mentor (you want to take notes 🙂)What it looks like to be a coachable, accountable mentee who actually growsIf you’ve ever felt spiritually alone in medicine, this conversation will give you clarity, courage, and next steps to find the right person for your season.👉 Learn more about the Heal the Healers Mentorship Program: https://www.ingahofmann.com/heal-the-healers-mentorship-program 📩 Questions or 1:1 mentoring: [email protected] 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