The CMDA Student Pulse Podcast

The CMDA Student Pulse Podcast features relevant and engaging conversations on the intersection of life, medicine, and faith. With over 300 medical and dental campuses and is committed to helping healthcare students to not just survive in life, but rather THRIVE with a PURPOSE.

Bringing Love and Truth To Sexual Brokenness

Host Bill Reichart talks to Love and Truth Network founders Rev. Garry and Melissa Ingraham on how the gospel brings wholeness and healing to our sexual brokenness.

09-10
44:58

Bridging the Gap Between Faith and Medicine

Host Bill Reichart talks to author Dr. Ashley Tauriac about how it isn’t a choice between being an “excellent” Christian and an “excellent” physician.

08-27
29:33

Grief is like Glitter

Host Bill Reichart talks to speaker and author, Elizabeth Murphy, about her and her husband’s journey through cancer.

08-13
52:34

Being Courageous Even When It Costs

Host Bill Reichart talks to Dr. Scott Armistead about the cost of convictions and courage within medicine.

07-23
35:09

Discovering the God who Can and who Cares

Host Bill Reichart talks to Dan Flynn, CMDA Indianapolis Area Director in studio about the character of God and much more.

07-09
51:13

Can I Do Missions If I Can’t Go?

Host Bill Reichart talks to Dr. Tram Jones about a calling to missions and medicine in Haiti and how the unrest has reset his service abroad.

06-25
37:03

Sleepless in the Studio

Bill has a compelling conversation with Dr. Tim Morgenthaler about his new book, Mayo Clinic Guide to Better Sleep. Certainly a conversation that won’t put you to sleep but yet you’ll learn how to sleep better!

06-13
30:56

White Coat and the Soul

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.

05-21
27:19

All Great Stories Point to the One True Story

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.

05-07
22:23

The Roots of Human Flourishing

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

04-09
36:34

Leading CMDA from a Regional POV

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

03-26
43:33

From Zero to Fifty: A Medical Student’s Journey in Building a Thriving Chapter

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.

03-12
43:54

Defining DEI, Racism, Segregation, Gender Affirming and More in the Body of Christ

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.

02-26
34:50

Finding Resilience and Blessing Within a Medical Marriage

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

02-12
31:13

Exploring Embodied Faith

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.

01-22
30:29

Battling the Scourge of Human Trafficking

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.

01-08
28:39

2024 Student Pulse Highlights

Thank you for being such a faithful listener or watcher to our podcast. If you have any ideas for a future podcast or subject, please reach out to our team at ccm@cmda.org.

12-16
20:04

Anatomy of Faith: A Medical Student’s Journey Out of Mormonism to Finding Christ

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.

11-20
25:10

The Key to Christian Growth and Faithful Witness within Academia

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.

11-06
35:18

Medical Missions with a Twist

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.

10-23
24:10

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