CMDA Podcasts

Dr. Scot Glasberg, a world-renowned plastic surgeon and past president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, tackles one of modern medicine's most contentious and ideologically charged debates: the use of hormones and surgery on children and adolescents struggling with gender confusion.

How do you keep your faith fully present in your nursing jobs? How do you keep your patient's needs at the forefront when the lead organization or administration has a different agenda? Dealing with difficult patients is a specialty of yours. What advice do you have for nursing students when it comes to dealing with a difficult patient - whether they are merely stubborn or flat out belligerent/violent? What are three most important pieces of advice you would like to give nursing students who are about to enter the field?

Mike Chupp, MD shares about God’s Live-long & Prosper Design for our lives in recognition of our bodies being the temple of the Holy Spirit.

Pastor Scott Watson shares about the love of God for us and how we are to bend that love towards others to show them how much God loves us all.

John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center, talks about what it means to be a Christian healthcare professional in an increasingly challenging cultural moment

JC Bicek shares from Carl Trueman's book of the same title about how the rejection of God degrades our humanity.

In this special crossover episode from Faith in Healthcare's sister podcast, Voice of Advocacy, host Dr. Brick Lantz and Dr. Mike Chupp sit down with Dr. Bill Lile, a board-certified Florida OB-GYN with more than thirty years of experience delivering babies, who has transitioned from clinical practice to full-time pro-life ministry through ProLife Doc.

ER nurse Lori Price and dentist Dr. Valerie Preston join host Dr. Mike Chupp to share about their experience co-leading a Global Health Outreach (GHO) mission team to Bangkok’s red light district in 2025, one of the darkest centers of human trafficking in the world.

After two decades advocating for Critical Race Theory, Monique Duson experienced a dramatic shift in perspective. Now co-founder and President of the Center for Biblical Unity, she's challenging Christians to rethink how we approach race, justice, and reconciliation through a scriptural lens. In this conversation with Bill Reichart, Monique shares the pivotal moments that transformed her worldview and led her to establish the Center for Biblical Unity alongside Krista Bontrager. She discusses what biblical unity actually looks like in practice—not as a destination to be achieved, but as our starting point in Christ. Discover why defining terms like humanity, race, love, and justice through Scripture rather than culture is essential for the Church. Monique reveals what the gospel uniquely offers for racial reconciliation that secular approaches cannot.

Longtime CMDA members Dr. William Kane and Dr. T. Bob Davis were recently honored by the two most prominent US dental organizations, the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry, with their respective humanitarian awards in 2025.

Dr. Mark Topazian joins host Dr. Bill Griffin and co-host Dr. Mike Chupp for a conversation on finding joy, faith, and fulfillment in medicine.

Mitzi Roberts shares about how everyone, even a child slave, can have a big impact on those around them.

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Director of the NIH and Acting Director of the CDC, joins host Dr. Mike Chupp and regular co-host Dr. Brick Lantz for a conversation on faith, science, and public health.

Gene Rudd, MD shares about how the Sin of Certainty can lead us to disunity and to disobey the command nearest to the heart of Jesus: LOVE ONE ANOTHER!

Rebecca Lehman and Lindsay Ilgenfritz from CMDA’s Side by Side ministry join host Dr. Mike Chupp to discuss the unique challenges of medical and dental marriages. Side by Side is a ministry dedicated to supporting and encouraging medical wives through every season of life.

In this episode of CMDA's Student Pulse Podcast, host Bill Reichart welcomes Philip Cousins, a pioneering cross-cultural strategist and ministry leader who has spent years equipping churches, mission organizations, and leaders to navigate the complexities of honor-shame and high-context cultures. Their conversation explores the intersection of biblical leadership, cultural intelligence, and authentic trust-building—offering practical wisdom for anyone seeking to lead with integrity across cultural boundaries.

Ian Addington shares about the origins of Maundy Thursday and its significance to Christians.

Dr. Ann Tsen, a physician, certified Physician Coach, and co-founder of CMDA’s Coaching and Coaching Training program, joins Dr. Chupp to explore a struggle many are facing: when the work you once felt called to no longer brings the same sense of joy or purpose. This episode examines the deeper roots of burnout and dissatisfaction in medicine and offers a Christ-centered perspective on how to begin rediscovering meaning and joy in your calling. 

Dr. Mike Chupp and Dr. Omari Hodge look back on the life of Dr. Perkins, examine his legacy, and recount their experiences when they participated in a Perkins Justice Pilgrimage tour.

Bill Griffin, DDS shares about his recent mission trip to Rwanda and his involvement with His Hands On Africa.

John Pierce, MD continues his series on the theme of Sanctification and shares the 4 Spiritual Secrets to being set apart.

Dr. Rosalind (“Roz”) Picard joins host Dr. Mike Chupp for a conversation about the growing role of artificial intelligence in healthcare and the deeper human questions it raises. A pioneer in AI and founder of MIT’s Affective Computing Research Group, Dr. Picard shares insights on how emerging technologies are shaping clinical practice, from diagnostics and decision support to documentation and patient care, while also highlighting the ethical risks of bias, overreliance, and misplaced trust in machines. Drawing from her own journey of faith, including her remarkable birth story, she reflects on why human wisdom, compassion, and moral responsibility remain essential in medicine. Together, they explore how Christian healthcare professionals can engage these rapidly advancing technologies and help guide the future of ethical medicine.

Join host Bill Reichart as he sits down with Dr. Edward Rose, physician and author of Unrelenting Pursuit: Becoming God's Instrument in Making Disciples, for a transformative conversation about authentic Christian living and discipleship. In this compelling episode, Dr. Rose challenges listeners to examine whether their faith produces the fruit it promises. From the foundational question of why Christians should form a relationship with Jesus Christ to the difficult realities of forgiveness and conditional grace, this interview explores what it truly means to be a disciple-maker in today's church. Discover how to cultivate "good soil" in your spiritual life and join the Great Commission not as a privileged few, but as every believer's calling. Whether you're new to faith or seeking deeper spiritual maturity, this episode offers biblical insight and practical wisdom for living out your faith authentically.

Mike Chupp, MD continues his series on the theme of Lift Up Your Eyes from Psalm 121 and discusses the Lord Who Watches and God’s Watchfulness as Active Providence.

Dave Stevens, MD shares about the importance of wisdom in our lives, the source of wisdom (God) and most importantly how to get it.

Dr. Richard Zimmerman joins Dr. Mike Chupp and regular co-host Dr. Brick Lantz for a conversation on vaccines, public trust, and the role of Christian healthcare professionals in a post-COVID world. Drawing on his experience in vaccine research, clinical practice, and national policy, Dr. Zimmerman shares lessons from the pandemic, addresses concerns such as myocarditis and vaccine hesitancy, and discusses where vaccine science and technologies like mRNA may be heading. Together, they discuss how clinicians can engage these questions with scientific integrity and respect for conscience while continuing to care well for their patients and communities.

Gene Rudd, MD concludes his messages on Our Relationship with God as he describes the last four of seven.

Dr. Albert Mohler, president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and host of The Briefing, joins host Dr. Mike Chupp and co-host Dr. Brick Lantz to discuss the moral and cultural forces shaping medicine today. From the erosion of objective truth to growing threats to conscience protections, Dr. Mohler reflects on the challenges facing healthcare professionals and the urgent need to rebuild trust in medicine. Together, they explore why a commitment to the dignity of every human being, grounded in the image of God, must remain central to patient care and healthcare practice. Join us for this insightful and encouraging episode.

What happens when a future physician begins thinking about illness not just clinically, but spiritually? Fourth-year medical student, Crystal Ralls, discusses her journey from medical school rotations to writing devotionals on faith and suffering, offering insights for healthcare students learning to hold science and soul together.

Connor Ham shares about his role as a CMDA Regional Director and the challenges of Growing Christian Disciples through his ministry.

Jenna Wiegert shares about the role of Young Adults in the Church and ways that they can be integrated into the body of Christ.

Guest Dr. Ward McClellan and first-time co-host Dr. John G. Pierce join host Dr. Mike Chupp for Part 2 of a conversation about infertility and in vitro fertilization. As a reproductive endocrinologist, OB-GYN, and follower of Christ, Dr. McClellan brings both clinical expertise and biblical conviction to this topic. Dr. Pierce, CMDA’s Vice President of Missions and Medical Education and Chair of Women’s Health at LUCOM, is board-trained in both Internal Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology, bringing decades of clinical and academic experience to the discussion. Together with Dr. Chupp, they explore how Christian healthcare professionals can navigate the ethical complexities of IVF, uphold the dignity of every human life, and care well for couples facing infertility while remaining faithful to Christ in a rapidly evolving field of medicine.

Grant Hewitt shares from Matthew 5-7 about how God cares about the heart, motives and foundation of a disciple and how we are to exceed the righteousness of a Pharisee.

George Courtney shares how we will accomplish more when we depend on God together and how we must stay obedient in our part, trusting God with results.

Dr. Kristin Collier joins host Dr. Mike Chupp and regular co-host Dr. Brick Lantz for part one of a two-part conversation on IVF and assisted reproductive technologies, an issue that touches real marriages, real longing, and often deep heartbreak. The desire for children is good and God-given, yet the technologies designed to help can raise significant ethical questions for Christian families and healthcare professionals. In this episode, Dr. Collier, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan and a leading voice on human dignity at the margins of life, helps us explore why being “pro-baby” cannot mean “by any means necessary.” Grounded in the imago Dei, we consider what’s often overlooked in the IVF process, including embryo loss, freezing, genetic screening, and the broader moral framework shaping modern reproductive medicine.

Dr. Katie McCoy, author of To Be a Woman joins the CMDA Student Pulse podcast to unpack the gender confusion reshaping medicine and culture. From the landmark $2 million Varian verdict to the AMA and plastic surgeons now calling for surgical restraint on minors, Katie connects this week's headlines to the deeper questions every Christian medical and dental trainee is facing: What does it mean that our bodies bear the image of God? How do we hold biblical conviction and genuine compassion together in a clinical setting? And is the tide finally turning? This conversation will equip you to think clearly, care deeply, and practice courageously.

Bill Reichart discusses the Value of Lent which invites us to enter Christ’s wilderness (suffering) voluntarily through fasting, prayer, and giving—so that when the uninvited wilderness (suffering) arrives, we have practiced meeting Jesus there.

Dr. Andre Mickel joins Dr. Mike Chupp and Dr. Bill Griffin for a conversation about what it means to boldly follow Jesus in one of the most secular corners of healthcare: academia.

JC Bicek discusses Neuroethics and how advancements in neuroscience have led to increased treatment options and opportunities to alter our brains which raises questions about human flourishing and what it means to be human.

In this special episode, we revisit a powerful plenary message from John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview and host of Breakpoint, originally delivered at CMDA’s National Convention several years ago. John challenges us to look beyond cultural headlines and political debates to a deeper, more personal question: not simply what Christ has saved us from, or even what He has saved us to, but what He has saved us for. Speaking directly to Christian healthcare professionals navigating a shifting cultural landscape, he calls us to live with courage and faithfulness in every sphere of influence.

Mike Chupp, MD shares about keeping our focus on God by developing a "new set of eyes" that enable us to be looking at God while our outward eyes are seeing the scenes of this passing world.

Host Dr. Mike Chupp and regular co-host Dr. Brick Lantz put together a special Q&A episode that steps away from the usual interview format to engage directly with the real questions CMDA members are asking. Drawing from ongoing advocacy and ethics conversations, as well as dialogue emerging through The Point of Medicine, they walk through practical, on-the-ground scenarios Christian healthcare professionals are facing today, from conscience protections and difficult clinical decisions to mentoring, grief, identity, and when (and how) to pray with patients. This conversation centers on what it looks like to speak truth with compassion while caring well for every person entrusted to us.

In a world that measures success by accumulation, how do we measure a life well-lived? Join host Bill Reichart on this episode of the CMDA Student Pulse podcast as he sits down with Dr. Nicholas Comninellis, founder of the Institute for International Medicine (INMED) and author of Five Bags of Gold. Dr. Comninellis challenges future healthcare professionals to look beyond the paycheck and see their skills as a divine trust. Drawing from his experiences in Angola, Shanghai, and inner-city America, he unpacks a modern retelling of the Parable of the Talents, forcing us to ask: Are we burying our gifts, or are we investing them for an eternal return? Tune in for a compelling conversation on finding your unique calling and making your medical career count for the Kingdom.

In this episode of Faith in Healthcare, host Dr. Mike Chupp and regular co-host Dr. Brick Lantz sit down with Dr. Christina Francis, OB/GYN hospitalist and CEO of the American Association of Pro-Life OB/GYNs (AAPLOG), for a conversation about the shifting realities of women’s healthcare after Dobbs. Together, they examine how abortion drugs are being used across state lines, the growing importance of conscience protections for OB/GYN residents and trainees, and why accurate, medically grounded language is essential for patient trust and care. Dr. Francis also highlights AAPLOG’s work to educate, equip, and support physicians who are committed to life-affirming medicine in an increasingly complex clinical and legal environment.

Dr. Charles Camosy joins Faith in Healthcare host Dr. Mike Chupp and co-host Dr. Brick Lantz for a conversation on faith, bioethics, and moral responsibility. A professor of moral theology and bioethics at The Catholic University of America, Dr. Camosy offers wisdom and clarity to some of the most challenging bioethical questions facing Christian healthcare professionals today. Together, they explore how clinicians can resist polarization, bridge divides, practice moral courage, and uphold human dignity, from the beginning of life to end-of-life care. This episode also examines how language matters, the call to intellectual solidarity, and how a gospel-shaped vision of the human person enables us to engage patients and colleagues with both conviction and compassion.

Host Bill Reichart sits down with theologian and author Dr. Kelly Kapic to explore the heart of his book, You’re Only Human. Together they reflect on why embracing our limits is not a weakness but a gift from God, designed to draw us into deeper dependence on Him and richer community with one another. From the pace of modern life to the pressure of endless expectations, Kapic reminds Christian healthcare profesionals that being finite is part of God’s good design. This episode offers hope, grace, and practical wisdom for living faithfully as creatures—resting, working, and worshiping in the freedom of knowing that we are not God, and we’re not supposed to be.

John Pierce, MD shares about the how the process of Sanctification teaches us how to serve God in His ways.

Brick Lantz, MD asks "What is the point of Unity?" and then shares from John 17:20-23 about how the unity of believers is the way the world will know God's love for us and that he sent His son Jesus.

Renowned physician–scientist Francis Collins joins Faith in Healthcare host Dr. Mike Chupp and co-host Dr. Brick Lantz for a conversation on truth, science, faith, and trust, the central themes of Collins’ book The Road to Wisdom. This discussion is not an endorsement of every viewpoint, but an invitation to ask hard questions and seek wisdom on issues Christian healthcare professionals regularly wrestle with.

Pastor Jim Powell shares from Galatians 1:10 about influencers in the early church that were trying to get them to follow the rules and traditions of men rather than living in the freedom of the Grace of Christ.