CMDA's Student PULSE Podcast

Are you a medical student, resident, or early-career healthcare professional feeling the relentless pressure of exams, long hours, and the emotional weight of patient care? It’s easy for your personal well-being, including your faith, to take a backseat in the whirlwind of your training. In this insightful episode of Student Pulse Podcast, Bill sits down with Dr. Jane Goleman, as she shares practical and powerful strategies for intentionally nurturing your faith amidst the demands of your healthcare journey. Discover how to integrate spiritual practices into your busy schedule, find strength and solace in your beliefs, and connect with a supportive community. This conversation offers a lifeline of hope and guidance for anyone striving to maintain their spiritual foundation while navigating the fast lane of healthcare training. Tune in for an inspiring discussion that will remind you that your faith can be a vital source of resilience and meaning during these challenging yet transformative years.

Dr. Katie Butler joins Bill to discuss her latest book for children, the StoryTellers Bible. During the podcast we discuss the power of stories and how all of Scripture points to the one true hero, Jesus.

Dr. Chris Lisanti discusses with Bill on how healthcare professionals and trainees can incorporate the biopsychosocial-spiritual model into their life and practice?

Wes Ehrhart and Connor Ham talk with Bill in studio about their experiences and insights gained from working as CMDA Regional Directors.

Bill Reichart and guest, Kayla Grooters, 3rd year medical student from Western Michigan discuss how God can grow a student chapter simply by using student’s faithful steps of obedience.

This episode of the CMDA Student Pulse podcast features Dr. Omari Hodge, a family physician and leader in Christian medical missions, discussing navigating cultural issues like DEI and gender affirming care while upholding a Christian worldview. Dr. Hodge emphasizes the importance of understanding the language and intent behind these issues, prioritizing a relationship with Christ above all other titles, and engaging with those who hold differing views in a loving and truthful manner. He encourages healthcare professionals to be wise as serpents and harmless as doves, studying the perspectives of others and using their knowledge for the glory of God.

Bill and guests, Bryan and Sharon Stoudt, discuss the importance of preparing for marriage.

Bill Reichart and guest, Rev. Dr. Stephen Ko, author of the latest book “Faith Embodied”, discuss how we glorify God with our physical and spiritual health.

Bill Reichart and Ashleigh Chapman, JD discuss the reality of human trafficking and how healthcare professionals are uniquely positioned to make a difference on behalf of its victims.

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Indy Hanson and host, Bill Reichart discuss his journey from being LDS, born and raised, to finding Christ in an anatomy lab at medical school.

Dr. James Tour and host Bill Reichart discuss How To Stand Strong as a Christian within Academia and the one thing that James has done for over 40 years that has been the foundation of his faith and Christian growth.

Alexis Vonzalez Antonucci, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine Class of 2025, discusses her experience serving with CMDA in Cuba with our Medical Education International ministry.

Bill and guest, Madison Kritsch, OMS 3 from Rocky Vista University, discuss how she came to medical school and how going on a CMDA GHO trip changed her.

Andrew Wilson, DO PGY-7, Interventional Cardiology fellow at UT-Austin, and Bill discuss the challenges of residency and fellowship and how to nurture your soul through them.

Bill Reichart and guest Lisa Archer discuss her role as a Campus Advisor to the CMDA student chapter at AT Still Campus in Kirksville, MO.

Bill Reichart and Violeta Mora, M3 at American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, discuss her route to medical school that began in Cuba and continued in the Caribbean and in the US!

Bill Reichart and guest Giovanna Owen discuss the amazing impact that going on a CMDA Global Health Outreach trip had on her.

Bill Reichart and guest Alan Fadling discuss how anxiety influences us and how we can experience the peace of God’s presence.

Elise Barberis is a rising second-year medical student at the University of Pittsburgh. Throughout the last year, Elise and several of her classmates have been delighted to watch their campus Bible study grow and flourish by God’s hand. Prior to pursuing medical school, Elise was a professional stage and film actor in Atlanta, GA. While her road has been far from direct, Elise can now see that the Lord was leading her all along on the path that was exactly right for her. Indeed, the skills she relied on as an actor are crucial to many of the challenging conversations required in medicine! Elise looks forward to continuing to hone the communication strategies she first developed as a performer to serve seriously ill children and their families through their hardest moments.

Recent medical school graduate Caroline Wilson, MD discusses her steadfast determination to uphold the sanctity of life of all human beings from conception to natural death.

Host Bill Reichart and Dr. Thaddeus Williams discuss his newest book, “Don’t Follow Your Heart.”

Bill and Timothy, current student at Edward Via COM in Alabama, discuss his journey through cancer while in medical school and his article in JAMA that led to an unexpected phone call.

Host Bill Reichart and WPDC Chair Dr. Connie Hahn discuss the CMDA Commission WPDC (Women Physicians & Dentists in Christ) ministry, its history and impact and how it serves and supports women in medicine and dentistry.

Host Bill Reichart engages in a conversation with Dr. Krista Stephenson, a CMDA Resident leader, as they discuss the process of nurturing and developing a healthly spiritual life while navigating medical school and residency. How has her involvement in CMDA influenced her life and career throughout medical school and residency. What are the ways to grow in your relationship with Christ and a healthy spiritual life throughout the demanding years of medical school and residency.

Host Bill Reichart and Dr. Patti Giebink engage in a conversation about her transition from working at Planned Parenthood to her current role in advocating for the protection of unborn lives. This compelling narrative of redemption intertwines with Patti’s spiritual journey, which she openly shared during the discussion. Abortion is a divisive issue. How can we discuss abortion with respect and compassion? There are extremes on both sides. Is abortion a “right”? Why or why not? Why do women have abortions? When in pregnancy is abortion no longer justifiable? Does abortion reduce maternal mortality?

Host Bill Reichart and Dr. Al Weir discuss the 12 steps that get us on the pathway to knowing God’s will. Additionally, Dr. Weir discusses his book, Decisions, and how Christ followers should live their decision making lives.

Bill Reichart and Mitzi Roberts, Area Director of CMDA in San Antonio discuss the eternal, kingdom impact various women in Bible have made – many of whom perhaps you’ve never heard of.

Our special guest in the Student Pulse Podcast studio is Dr. Peter Saunders, the CEO of ICMDA. Bill and Peter discuss the global impact and vision of Christian healthcare students and professionals around the world.

What trumps diversity every time? Why is ‘straight talk' so important in the medical field? In this episode of Student Pulse Podcast, we talk with Kenny Xu, President of Color Us United to explain equality of opportunity over equity in healthcare.

As a medical student, how important it is to be aware of one's Mental health. How can we as students promote and actively support this among colleagues and our community? Bill Reichart and Erica Brown, an M3 at TCU in Ft. Worth, discuss her journey to medical school and the importance of self-care, balance and the importance of Christian community during the challenging years of medical school training.

We bring you highlights of the most watched podcast episodes of 2023, along with a little Christmas twist from our host, Bill Reichart.

Dr Jeff Barrows, Senior VP of Bioethics and Public Policy discusses a new video series targeted to help medical and dental trainees stand strong for Christ in our culture. Check out our Video Edition Here: https://ccm.cmda.org/how-to-stand-strong-for-christ-during-your-training-years CMDA Student Ministries: https://ccm.cmda.org/

Dr. David Kim and host Bill Reichart discuss the important questions that every healthcare student and professional needs to ask - and have an answer for too! Check out our Video Edition Here: https://ccm.cmda.org/unwavering-faith-the-extraordinary-journey-of-two-nurses-in-pursuit-of-christ PULSE Show Notes: https://cmdastudentlife.org/pulsepodcast CMDA Student Ministries: https://ccm.cmda.org/

Have you ever decided to travel across the country, cover your own costs and show up to an event where you knew no one and knew little to nothing about the organization behind it? Listen to the stories from two women who did just that and how God blessed them because of their step of faith. Check out our Video Edition Here: https://ccm.cmda.org/unwavering-faith-the-extraordinary-journey-of-two-nurses-in-pursuit-of-christ PULSE Show Notes: https://cmdastudentlife.org/pulsepodcast CMDA Student Ministries: https://ccm.cmda.org/

Dr. Haywood Robinson shares his testimony as a former abortionist worldwide to expose the facts of the abortion industry and to be a voice for the unborn. Check out our Video Edition Here: https://ccm.cmda.org/a-students-journey-of-generosity PULSE Show Notes: https://cmdastudentlife.org/pulsepodcast CMDA Student Ministries: https://ccm.cmda.org/

Hear some of the most heart-wrenching stories of her 23 years in the Emergency Room, Dr. Trish Burgess explores genuine heartache and compassion for people who are going through the most difficult experiences of their lives, and how Christ's compassion and peace can prevail in even the most extreme circumstances. Check out our Video Edition Here: https://ccm.cmda.org/behind-the-curtain-compelling-stories-of-suffering-and-faith-from-an-er-doc PULSE Show Notes: https://cmdastudentlife.org/pulsepodcast CMDA Student Ministries: https://ccm.cmda.org/

Matthew Lynch discusses his summer preceptorship with the Medical Strategic Network. Check out our Video Edition Here: https://ccm.cmda.org/how-to-have-an-unforgettable-summer-experience/ PULSE Show Notes: https://cmdastudentlife.org/pulsepodcast CMDA Student Ministries: https://ccm.cmda.org/

Bill and Luke discuss the impact and importance of an unique weekend experience called a “Journey of Generosity” (JOG). Luke talks about how this JOG impacted not only his own spiritual journey but also the campus ministry at large. Check out our Video Edition Here: https://ccm.cmda.org/a-students-journey-of-generosity PULSE Show Notes: https://cmdastudentlife.org/pulsepodcast CMDA Student Ministries: https://ccm.cmda.org/

Bill Reichart discusses with Dr. Lani Ackerman on how to best approach Medical Missions with a different point of view and strategy. This uniquely different “POV” is especially important as Christ-followers determine how to best engage within what are now called “creative-access” countries. Check out our Video Edition Here: https://ccm.cmda.org/a-doctors-journey-through-mentoring/ PULSE Show Notes: https://cmdastudentlife.org/pulsepodcast CMDA Student Ministries: https://ccm.cmda.org/

Join Bill Reichart as he discusses the importance of mentoring with Dr. Alexandria McDow - how it has impacted her journey and how her passion for mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals continues to shape her life. Alexandria McDow, MD, FACS is a general surgeon and endocrine surgeon at Indiana University. She specializes in treating diseases of the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands. She has been actively engaged with CMDA since 2007 and was the founder of the inaugural Connect the Docs at University of Kentucky in 2009. She has served on the CMDA Board of Trustees as both a Resident Trustee and Young Trustee. She is passionate about mentorship, surgical education, and global surgery. Check out our Video Edition Here: https://ccm.cmda.org/a-doctors-journey-through-mentoring/ PULSE Show Notes: https://cmdastudentlife.org/pulsepodcast CMDA Student Ministries: https://ccm.cmda.org/

Bill Reichart engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Marco Britton, delving into his captivating life journey and highlighting the notion that success should not be determined and defined by the world. Check out our Video Edition Here: https://ccm.cmda.org/so-what-if-you-are-hated/ PULSE Show Notes: https://cmdastudentlife.org/pulsepodcast CMDA Student Ministries: https://ccm.cmda.org/

Bill Reichart talks to Ryan Bomberger from the Radiance Foundation about how we are to Biblically respond when people hate us because of our Christian convictions and faith. https://radiancefoundation.org/. Ryan Bomberger is an Emmy® Award-winning creative professional, international public speaker, columnist, factivist, and author of the powerful books, Not Equal: Civil Rights Gone Wrong and the new She is She illustrated children's book. He is the Cofounder of RadianceFoundation.org with his wife Bethany, a life-affirming organization based on the belief that every human life has purpose. Ryan has a rather unique perspective of the innate nature of purpose. He is one of ten children who were adopted and loved in a diverse family of fifteen. Today, as an adoptee and adoptive father, he enjoys boldly illuminating the intrinsic worth we all possess. Check out our Video Edition Here: https://ccm.cmda.org/so-what-if-you-are-hated/ PULSE Show Notes: https://cmdastudentlife.org/pulsepodcast CMDA Student Ministries: https://ccm.cmda.org/

Bill Reichart talks to Roger Matkin, from San Antonio, about the importance and impact of discipleship from his latest book, “Putting It All Together.” Roger was born and spent his early years in Del Rio, Texas on the US/Mexican border. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Physics from Texas A&M University in 1967, earned his Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1970, and his Doctor of Ministry from San Francisco Theological Seminary in 1988 with a focus on nurturing spiritual growth. During his career in campus ministry, Roger served on seven campuses in Weatherford, Fort Worth, and San Antonio. In 1994, Roger was asked to begin a local CMDA ministry in San Antonio and the UT Health Science Center. He embraced the opportunity to impact student lives during these critical years and formed lasting relationships which span four decades. In retirement, the author continues to pursue his life passions: spending time with Melva, his wife of 54 years, and his “kids" and grandkids, fishing, hunting, charcuterie, cooking, carpentry, gardening, and writing. "Putting It All Together" is exactly what the title suggests: a compilation of much that the author has learned on the anvil of experience, taught to students, written about in a variety of formats, and confirmed in the day-to-day rhythms of living the Christian life. Check out our Video Edition Here: https://ccm.cmda.org/discipleship-is-relationship/ PULSE Show Notes: https://cmdastudentlife.org/pulsepodcast CMDA Student Ministries: https://ccm.cmda.org/

Rebecca Lehman currently serves as the Side by Side Executive Director, before taking this role in 2023, Rebecca was a Side By Side Regional Director for the southern region since 2020 and co-leads Side By Side Tampa Chapter since 2013. Check out our Video Edition Here: https://ccm.cmda.org/overcoming-the-stigma-of-mental-illness-in-the-church/ PULSE Show Notes: https://cmdastudentlife.org/pulsepodcast CMDA Student Ministries: https://ccm.cmda.org/

Dr. Atasha Jordan, MD, MBA is a Christian resident psychiatrist in Philadelphia, PA. She earned her AB in Neurobiology at Harvard University and completed the MD-MBA program at the University of Pennsylvania. Originally from Barbados, Dr. Jordan has a passion for serving patients with mental health illnesses in the U.S. and the Caribbean. Particularly, Dr. Jordan aims to highlight the important intersection of faith and mental health, especially as it relates to Christianity. Dr. Jordan also writes on topics including spirituality and mental health for her blog and for popular literature. You can follow Dr. Jordan on Instagram and Twitter using the handle @atashajordan. You can learn more about her at www.atashajordan.com. Check out our Video Edition Here: https://ccm.cmda.org/overcoming-the-stigma-of-mental-illness-in-the-church/ PULSE Show Notes: https://cmdastudentlife.org/pulsepodcast CMDA Student Ministries: https://ccm.cmda.org/

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: Give to CMDA Year-end Matching Gift CMDA Bookstore Email CMDA Matters Student Pulse Podcast Conscience in Residency Freedom2Care CMDA's Advocacy and Communications Team Voice of CMDA Media Training Women Physicians and Dentists in Christ Annual Conference

Bill Reichart speaks to ADF attorney Tyson Langhofer on the how Christian students can effectively respond to pushback or even hostility toward their faith and convictions. This is a conversation that you'll not want to miss. Students may reach out to ADF when an issue arises on their campus at 800-TELL-ADF or use this link (https://adflegal.org/request-legal-help) -all inquiries are monitored by an intake team daily. Check out our Video Edition Here: https://youtu.be/BqcHuewdi_4 PULSE Show Notes: https://cmdastudentlife.org/pulsepodcast CMDA Student Ministries: https://ccm.cmda.org/

Dr. David Beyda explains the critical difference in care and within medicine between the Covenant approach and the Contract approach - and why it matters for Christians. Check out our Video Edition Here: https://youtu.be/BqcHuewdi_4 PULSE Show Notes: https://cmdastudentlife.org/pulsepodcast CMDA Student Ministries: https://ccm.cmda.org/

Caroline Doherty, a third-year MD-PhD student at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota discusses how she is able to flourish in her faith in med school and why campus ministry is so important for every Christian. Check out our Video Edition Here: https://youtu.be/8pqbwHiX6Hk PULSE Show Notes: https://cmdastudentlife.org/pulsepodcast CMDA Student Ministries: https://ccm.cmda.org/

Dr. Cara Buskmiller discusses what residency interviews are like for Christians and others making decisions based on their consciences and convictions. Check out our Video Edition Here: https://youtu.be/g7WdxAICIdE PULSE Show Notes: https://cmdastudentlife.org/pulsepodcast CMDA Student Ministries: https://ccm.cmda.org/