Episodes
Dr. Sam Alexander shares about his two decades of service in Mongolia through CMDA’s Medical Education International.  RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: Give to CMDA Email CMDA Matters CMDA Bookstore Medical Education International Remedy East 24 Center for Advancing Healthcare Missions Global Health Outreach Marriage Enrichment Weekend  
Published 11/30/23
Author Rosaria Butterfield talks about her new book entitled Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age, which explores the five lives promoted in today’s American culture.  RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: Give to CMDA Email CMDA Matters CMDA Bookstore Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age by Rosaria Butterfield CMDA Ethics Hotline Standing Strong in Training  
Published 11/22/23
Dr. Sandy Christiansen discusses the impact pregnancy centers are making in today’s Post-Roe America.   RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: Give to CMDA Email CMDA Matters CMDA Bookstore Freedom2Care Care Net “I Can’t Be Pregnant: Helping Patients Navigate an Unplanned Pregnancy” by Sandy Christiansen, MD, FACOG CMDA Today “Critical Conversations on Pregnancy After Roe” in the CMDA Learning Center Abortion Pill Reversal CMDA Specialty Sections CMDA Advocacy
Published 11/16/23
Author, research scientist and ethicist Professor John Wyatt discusses the impact of artificial technology on the future of healthcare. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: Give to CMDA Email CMDA Matters CMDA Bookstore Professor Wyatt’s Website Professor Wyatt’s Plenary Talk International Christian Medical and Dental Association 2024 CMDA National Convention Standing Strong in Training
Published 11/09/23
Author and social critic Os Guinness talks about his latest book called Signals of Transcendence. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: Give to CMDA Email CMDA Matters CMDA Bookstore Signals of Transcendence by Os Guinness Os Guinness’ Website Faith Prescriptions Email Faith Prescriptions 2024 CMDA National Convention CMDA Weekly Devotions
Published 11/02/23
In this video podcast episode: Kristen Waggoner, the CEO, president and general counsel of Alliance Defending Freedom, talks about how their faith-based legal organization is working to litigate for life around the country. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: CMDA Matters You Tube Channel Give to CMDA Email CMDA Matters CMDA Bookstore Alliance Defending Freedom Email CMDA’s Advocacy Team CMDA Advocacy Bridging the Gap Legal Consultations for CMDA Members Standing Strong in Training
Published 10/26/23
On this week’s episode of CMDA Matters, Dr. Mike Chupp and Pastor Bert Jones are joined by Dr. Amanda Beattie, a general surgeon who has courageously spent the last 12 years working cross-culturally in North Africa. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:    Give to CMDA Email CMDA Matters CMDA Bookstore Global Missions Health Conference 2023 Pre-field Orientation to Healthcare Missions Center for Advancing Healthcare Missions Medical Education International CMDA Go App Email CMDA...
Published 10/19/23
Author and physician Dr. Gordon Chen shares his approach to health and wellness for primary care and for healthcare leadership development. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: Give to CMDA Email CMDA Matters CMDA Bookstore THRIVE Events The Calling: A Memoir of Family, Faith and the Future of Healthcare by Dr. Gordon Chen and Dr. Chris Chen ChenMed Center for Well-Being CMDA Learning Center    
Published 10/12/23
Well-known philosopher Professor J. P. Moreland discusses his new book The Substance of Consciousness. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: Give to CMDA Email CMDA Matters CMDA Bookstore The Substance of Consciousness: A Comprehensive Defense of Contemporary Substance Dualism by J. P. Moreland The Dr. John Patrick Bioethics Column in CMDA Today CMDA Learning Center The Way of Medicine by Dr. Farr Curlin and Dr. Christopher Tollefsen    
Published 10/05/23
Bioethicist and theologian Dr. Paul Hoehner discusses the newest released statement from CMDA’s Ethics committee, which is entitled “Disagreement Among Christians on Bioethical Issues". RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: Give to CMDA Email CMDA Matters CMDA Bookstore CMDA Ethics Statements Fall 2023 Edition of CMDA Today Bridging the Gap Why the Church Needs Bioethics: A Guide to Wise Engagement with Life's Challenges by John F. Kilner, PhD Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity ...
Published 09/28/23
Dr. Zandra Cheng shares an incredible story about the trials of burnout and the amazing power of God. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: Give to CMDA Email CMDA Matters CMDA Bookstore Center for Well-Being Upcoming CMDA Events A Minute of Margin: Restoring Balance to Busy Lives by Dr. Richard Swenson Whispers: A Daily Devotional for Healthcare Professionals and Their Patients by Dr. Al Weir CMDA Weekly Devotions    
Published 09/21/23
Dr. Rae Russell and Rachel Bright, are two CMDA members who recently traveled to Israel on a trip that CMDA helped to coordinate for student leaders. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: Give to CMDA Email CMDA Matters CMDA Bookstore Campus & Community Ministries CMDA Podcasts 2024 CMDA National Convention CMDA Biblical Tours Marriage Enrichment Weekends    
Published 09/14/23
Trial lawyer Jimmie C. Miller talks about medical malpractice issues and her advice for how to face the threat of a malpractice case. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: Give to CMDA Email CMDA Matters CMDA Bookstore Medical Malpractice Ministry Center for Well-Being Join CMDA CMDA Placement Services    
Published 09/07/23
Rebecca Lehman, the new Executive Director of Side By Side, shares about this ministry for medical wives and how it offers support and community to women through more than 90 chapters around the world. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: Give to CMDA Email CMDA Matters CMDA Bookstore Side By Side Campus & Community Ministries CMDA Awards 2024 CMDA National Convention Marriage Enrichment Ministry    
Published 08/31/23
CMDA President Dr. George Gonzalez, along with his wife Angelica, talk about how their involvement in their local CMDA chapter allows them to make a difference in their community and be part of something greater. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: Give to CMDA Email CMDA Matters CMDA Bookstore Campus & Community Ministries Side By Side R2ED Committee Perkins Justice Pilgrimage with CMDA    
Published 08/24/23
Dr. Thomas Eppes displayed an incredible amount of courage when he stood up to the American Medical Association—all by himself. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: Give to CMDA Email CMDA Matters CMDA Bookstore Freedom2Care Email CMDA’s Advocacy Team CMDA Stewardship The Barnabas Foundation  
Published 08/17/23
Dr. Mark Crouch talks about serving as a missionary physician at Kudjip Nazarene Hospital in Papua New Guinea for the last decade. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: Give to CMDA Email CMDA Matters CMDA Bookstore Global Missions Health Conference Your Call e-newsletter Center for Advancing Healthcare Missions Pre-field Orientation for New Healthcare Missionaries CMDA Today Article by Dr. Jake Morris Nazarene General Hospital Dr. Mark Crouch’s Blog In His Image Residency ...
Published 08/10/23
Dr. Walt Larimore talks about the legacy behind the Faith Prescriptions  video series and how it can help healthcare professionals share their faith in practice. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: Give to CMDA Email CMDA Matters CMDA Bookstore www.DrWalt.com Faith Prescriptions CMDA Learning Center Women Physicians and Dentists in Christ (WPDC) Annual Conference  
Published 08/03/23
Chris Schandevel from Alliance Defending Freedom shares news of the big wins we’ve accomplished this year to help protect the conscience freedoms of CMDA members. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: Give to CMDA Year-end Matching Gift Email CMDA Matters Join CMDA Alliance Defending Freedom Becket Law CMDA’s Advocacy Victories New Mexico Case California Case Freedom2Care CMDA Ethics Statements The Convergence: Critical Conversations on Mental Health  
Published 06/27/23
David Kinnaman, CEO of Barna Group, talks about Barna’s extensive research they are doing for churches and non-profit organizations. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: Give to CMDA Year-end Matching Gift Email CMDA Matters The Convergence: Critical Conversations on Mental Health Barna Group Center for Well-Being Podcast Interview with Dr. Darilyn Falck and Reverend Kent Jones Center for Advancing Healthcare Missions Global Missions Health Conference    
Published 06/22/23
Nicole Hayes and Anna Pilato from CMDA’s Advocacy department to talk about the latest threats, trends and opportunities in Advocacy. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: Give to CMDA Year-end Matching Gift Email CMDA Matters Freedom2Care Transgender Mandate Email CMDA’s Advocacy and Communications Team The Convergence: Critical Conversations on Mental Health  
Published 06/15/23
Dr. Steven Willing talks about his new book called Superbia, which focuses on insights into the sin and perils of pride. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: Give to CMDA Year-end Matching Gift CMDA Bookstore Email CMDA Matters Superbia: The Perils of Pride. The Power of Humility. by Steven Willing, MD Dr. Steven Willing’s Blog The Point Blog Voice of CMDA Media Training The Convergence: Critical Conversations on Mental Health  
Published 06/08/23
Infectious disease expert Dr. Sam Raad talks about his ongoing research with cancer patients who have experienced long-COVID symptoms. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: Give to CMDA Year-end Matching Gift CMDA Bookstore Email CMDA Matters CMDA Go App Health Outreach to the Middle East Podcast #1 with Dr. Raad – Healthcare Outreach to the Middle East Podcast #2 with Dr. Raad – Looking at Monkeypox Medical Education International Global Health Outreach
Published 06/01/23
Dr. Kristin Collier shares her story of resilience and courage when her convictions about the dignity of human life were put to the test. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: Give to CMDA Year-end Matching Gift CMDA Bookstore Email CMDA Matters Email CMDA’s Advocacy and Communications Team Voice of CMDA Media Training Upcoming CMDA Events Bridging the Gap
Published 05/25/23
Drs. John and Angela Condie, CMDA’s 2023 Missionaries of the Year, share about their 30+ years of service as cross-cultural missionaries in Pakistan. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: Give to CMDA Year-end Matching Gift CMDA Bookstore Email CMDA Matters Global Health Outreach Medical Education International Center for Advancing Healthcare Missions Global Missions Health Conference Pre-field Orientation for New Healthcare Missionaries CMDA Annual Awards TEAM  
Published 05/18/23