Explore every episode of the podcast Faith in Healthcare: The CMDA Matters Podcast
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| One Doctor’s Prayer That Became a Movement - Dr. Scott Southard and In Jesus’ Name Clinics | 06 Nov 2025 | 00:39:42 | |
Dr. Scott Southard joins Dr. Mike Chupp to share the remarkable story behind In Jesus’ Name Medical Ministry – a church-based model that unites physicians, nurses, and churches to provide free, faith-filled care to those in need. What began with a single prayer and a donated mobile coach has grown into a thriving network of clinics where healthcare professionals serve together in Christ’s name. Dr. Southard recounts powerful moments of healing – from a child walking after surgery to a deaf grandmother regaining her ability to sign – showing how compassionate care in Jesus’ name opens hearts to hope and spiritual healing. Chapters
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| Life, Death, and the Hope of Christ: Dr. Gary Ott on the Ethics of Organ Donation | 30 Oct 2025 | 00:44:25 | |
This week’s episode is a special cross-over with CMDA’s Voice of Advocacy podcast, hosted by Dr. Brick Lantz, CMDA’s Vice President of Advocacy and Bioethics. Joined by Dr. Gary Ott, a renowned cardiac transplant surgeon at Providence Heart and Vascular Clinic, they explore the ethical boundaries of life, death, and medical innovation – examining how we define death in the ICU era, the differences between brain death and donation after circulatory death (DCD), and how emerging technologies like “heart-in-a-box” systems and normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) are reshaping transplant medicine. With decades of experience and deep faith, Dr. Ott challenges us to uphold the sanctity of life and reflects on the Gospel image at the heart of transplantation – one life given so another may live. Chapters
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| Honoring Dr. James Dobson: A Legacy of Faith, Family, and Courage | 28 Aug 2025 | 00:39:12 | |
This week’s episode is a special tribute to Dr. James Dobson, whose recent passing marks the loss of a man who shaped generations of families and believers. A child psychologist by training, Dr. Dobson rose to national influence through bestselling books, Focus on the Family, and later Family Talk and the Dr. James Dobson Family Institute. His legacy in Christian radio, cultural engagement, and defense of the family continues to endure.
In honor of his impact, we’re returning to our very first podcast episode from January 2020 under the name CMDA Matters, where Dr. Dobson joined us as the inaugural guest. In this conversation, he speaks with honesty and conviction about family, faith, cultural pressures, and the courage needed to uphold biblical values in the public square. His words remain just as timely today, offering encouragement to live boldly for Christ and to raise the next generation with truth and love.
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| Pregnancy Centers in a Post-Roe America | 16 Nov 2023 | 00:46:14 | |
Dr. Sandy Christiansen discusses the impact pregnancy centers are making in today’s Post-Roe America. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:
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| What Does It Mean to Be Human? | 09 Nov 2023 | 00:48:10 | |
Author, research scientist and ethicist Professor John Wyatt discusses the impact of artificial technology on the future of healthcare. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: | |||
| Signals of Transcendence | 02 Nov 2023 | 00:37:05 | |
Author and social critic Os Guinness talks about his latest book called Signals of Transcendence. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: | |||
| Litigating for Life, Abiding in Christ | 26 Oct 2023 | 00:38:23 | |
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: | |||
| Cameo of Courage with Amanda Beattie | 19 Oct 2023 | 00:40:13 | |
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.
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| The Calling to Leadership Development | 12 Oct 2023 | 00:35:53 | |
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:
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| The Substance of Consciousness | 05 Oct 2023 | 00:41:42 | |
Well-known philosopher Professor J. P. Moreland discusses his new book The Substance of Consciousness. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: | |||
| Bioethics and Disagreements | 28 Sep 2023 | 00:43:16 | |
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:
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| A Wake-up Call for Burnout | 21 Sep 2023 | 00:38:17 | |
Dr. Zandra Cheng shares an incredible story about the trials of burnout and the amazing power of God. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: | |||
| Passages to Israel | 14 Sep 2023 | 00:36:03 | |
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: | |||
| The Bold Faith of Surgeon General C. Everett Koop with Biographer Dr. Nigel Cameron | 21 Aug 2025 | 00:59:30 | |
In this episode, Dr. Nigel Cameron – theologian, bioethicist, and author of Dr. Koop: The Many Lives of the Surgeon General – joins Faith in Healthcare host Dr. Mike Chupp to share the remarkable story of C. Everett Koop. From revolutionizing pediatric surgery and pioneering the NICU to serving as Surgeon General during the AIDS crisis, Koop united medical innovation with moral conviction, championing the value of every life. Drawing on years of research and interviews, Cameron highlights Koop’s bold leadership, deep faith, and lasting impact on American medicine, public health, and the pro-life movement. | |||
| The Malpractice Threat | 07 Sep 2023 | 00:38:37 | |
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: | |||
| The Community of Side By Side | 31 Aug 2023 | 00:33:29 | |
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: | |||
| Being Part of Something Greater | 24 Aug 2023 | 00:40:45 | |
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: | |||
| Cameo of Courage featuring Dr. Thomas Eppes | 17 Aug 2023 | 00:34:26 | |
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: | |||
| A Model of Obedient and Sustained Service | 10 Aug 2023 | 00:37:48 | |
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:
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| Being Salt and Light in Today’s World | 03 Aug 2023 | 00:44:24 | |
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: | |||
| Celebrating This Year's Victories | 27 Jun 2023 | 00:46:16 | |
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: | |||
| Navigating and Understanding Faithfulness in a New Babylon | 22 Jun 2023 | 00:42:56 | |
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: | |||
| The Perils of PRIDE | 08 Jun 2023 | 00:39:49 | |
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: | |||
| Long-COVID Research | 01 Jun 2023 | 00:42:08 | |
Infectious disease expert Dr. Sam Raad talks about his ongoing research with cancer patients who have experienced long-COVID symptoms. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: | |||
| Vaccines, Science, and Conscience: A Conversation with Dr. Paul Offit on Public Health and Trust | 14 Aug 2025 | 00:52:01 | |
In this compelling episode of Faith in Healthcare, host Dr. Mike Chupp and guest co-host Dr. Amy Givler sit down with Dr. Paul Offit—world-renowned vaccinologist, co-inventor of the rotavirus vaccine, and director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. To help us navigate these questions with both clarity and compassion, guest co-host Dr. Amy Givler, a longtime CMDA member, current CMDA Trustee and family physician who has written and spoken extensively on vaccine ethics. Together, they address pressing issues at the intersection of faith and medicine: vaccine hesitancy, public trust, COVID-19 lessons, misinformation in the church, and how Christian healthcare professionals can navigate these challenging conversations with compassion and clarity. From personal stories to global perspectives, Dr. Offit offers science-based insights while honoring the role of faith in patient care. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, church leader, or simply seeking truth in a divided culture, this conversation will challenge and encourage you. | |||
| Cameo of Courage with Dr. Kristin Collier | 25 May 2023 | 00:46:35 | |
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: | |||
| To Pakistan With Love | 18 May 2023 | 00:47:18 | |
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: | |||
| Maintaining Your Conscience in Residency | 11 May 2023 | 00:42:30 | |
Dr. Cara Buskmiller chats with Rev. Bill Reichart to discuss what residency interviews are like for Christians and others making decisions based on their conscience and convictions. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: | |||
| ICMDA World Congress | 04 May 2023 | 00:29:30 | |
Dr. Augustin Lutakwa from South Africa joined Dr. Mike Chupp for a live interview at the 2023 CMDA National Convention to talk about the upcoming ICMDA World Congress. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: | |||
| Biblically Responsible Investing | 27 Apr 2023 | 00:35:38 | |
Cassandra Laymon, the President of Beacon Wealth Consultants, talks about the importance of being faithful stewards of the resources we have and how we can use our resources for the Lord’s kingdom. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: | |||
| Lead Like It Matters to God | 20 Apr 2023 | 00:43:06 | |
Rich Stearns, President Emeritus of World Vision U.S., talks about his ministry and leadership influence, as well as his book Lead Like It Matters to God. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: | |||
| Incarnational Discipleship with Dentistry | 13 Apr 2023 | 00:39:04 | |
Dr. Katie Musser talks about how God is working to create disciples in dentistry through CMDA’s Dental Residency [+] program in Memphis, Tennessee. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: | |||
| Bioethics: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow | 06 Apr 2023 | 00:39:13 | |
Dr. Matthew Eppinette, Executive Director of The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity, discusses the importance of bioethics in today’s culture, as well as how we can learn from the past to prepare for the future. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: | |||
| Contagious Courage | 30 Mar 2023 | 00:38:34 | |
Professor Robert George from Princeton University, one of the country’s foremost and leading voices in the subject of civil liberties, shares about the good news and the bad news facing us as we seek to protect conscience freedoms. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: | |||
| Lessons from a U.S. Surgeon General | 23 Mar 2023 | 00:36:41 | |
Dr. Jerome Adams, the 20th Surgeon General of the United States, talks about his journey to serving in public policy and his efforts to lead American through pressing health challenges, like the opioid epidemic. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: | |||
| Restoring Your Temple - Dr. David Hager on Addiction, Healing and Holy Renewal | 07 Aug 2025 | 00:39:38 | |
In this episode, Faith in Healthcare host Dr. Mike Chupp is joined by Dr. David Hager, a longtime CMDA member, OB-GYN, infectious disease specialist, and award-winning educator whose decades of ministry span clinics, churches, and prisons. Dr. Hager shares transformative insights from his newest book, Restoring Your Temple: Seven Steps to Inner Healing and Peace, and how a quiet morning devotional led to the discovery of a biblical framework for recovery rooted in 2 Chronicles and 1 Corinthians. With deep wisdom and compassion, he unpacks the spiritual and physiological dimensions of addiction, offering a powerful vision of hope, healing, and lasting restoration. | |||
| Making an Impact on Campus | 16 Mar 2023 | 00:35:22 | |
3rd year medical student Ryan Orlando talks about how CMDA is making a difference and impacting him as he journeys through healthcare training. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: | |||
| The Soul of Desire | 09 Mar 2023 | 00:50:59 | |
Dr. Curt Thompson shares about how our desire for spiritual connection with God and deeper connections with each other can lead us to living more fully integrated, connected lives. RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: | |||
| Cultural Engagement on a Daily Basis | 02 Mar 2023 | 00:38:45 | |
Dr. Darrell Bock from The Hendricks Center at Dallas Theological Seminary talks about the importance of listening and cultural engagement in today’s world. | |||
| Celebrating Human Dignity and Purpose | 23 Feb 2023 | 00:38:15 | |
Ryan Bomberger, the founder of the Radiance Foundation, talks about his work to create a culture that believes every human life has purpose. | |||
| Conscience Freedoms with Becket | 16 Feb 2023 | 00:37:54 | |
Luke Goodrich from Becket Fund for Religious Liberty shares about the key and important role CMDA plays in protecting conscience freedoms in healthcare. | |||
| Celebrating and Defending the Freedom to Care | 09 Feb 2023 | 00:41:57 | |
Dr. Farr Curlin gives a keynote address to celebrate and affirm the value of conscience freedoms in healthcare at a special event CMDA hosted in January 2023 at the Museum of the Bible. | |||
| Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City | 02 Feb 2023 | 00:39:12 | |
Katy Faust, the founder of Them Before Us, shares about her new book and gives a special preview of her talk at the upcoming CMDA National Convention. | |||
| Three Steps to Help Human Trafficking Victims | 26 Jan 2023 | 00:39:56 | |
Ashleigh Chapman is an entrepreneur who has dedicated her career to helping victims of human trafficking. She discusses three steps for healthcare professionals to get involved in this critical issue. | |||
| Mentoring with a Coach Approach | 19 Jan 2023 | 00:38:04 | |
Dr. Darilyn Falck and Rev. Ken Jones have a discussion with Dr. Mike Chupp and Pastor Bert Jones about CMDA’s Center for Well-being and a new course available that incorporates mentoring with coaching. | |||
| The Stormy Waters of Transgender Ideology | 12 Jan 2023 | 00:37:02 | |
Dr. Andre Van Mol, one of the premier Christian voices in healthcare on sexual orientation and gender identity issues, discusses the latest news in the transgender debate. | |||
| Don't Be Afraid: Dr. John Wyatt on AI, Human Dignity and the Future of Healthcare | 31 Jul 2025 | 00:48:33 | |
This week’s episode features Dr. John Wyatt, a physician, ethicist, and professor emeritus of neonatal pediatrics at University College London, as he delivers a powerful plenary address from CMDA’s 2025 National Convention. As artificial intelligence accelerates change across healthcare, Dr. Wyatt challenges us to look beyond innovation and efficiency to the deeper ethical and spiritual questions at stake. From wearable tech to diagnostic algorithms, he explores the promise and peril of AI, urging Christian healthcare professionals to remain rooted in Christ and committed to preserving the sacredness of human connection. This message is a compelling call to embody hope, compassion, and faithful presence in a world increasingly shaped by AI and machines.
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| Cameo of Courage with Dr. Scott Armistead | 05 Jan 2023 | 00:28:50 | |
Dr. Scott Armistead experienced the loss of his job as he stood up for the truth of the gospel in his work as a teaching professor on a medical campus. | |||
| Reflecting Back on 2022 | 29 Dec 2022 | 00:28:03 | |
George Courtney, CMDA’s Vice President of Stewardship and Legacy Giving, joins Dr. Mike Chupp to discuss how God has been at work through CMDA during 2022, while also looking ahead to opportunities for ministry in 2023.
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| Christmas on the Mission Field | 22 Dec 2022 | 00:35:51 | |
Dr. Mike Chupp is joined by several missionary members of CMDA to share their Christmas and holiday memories from the mission field. | |||