Two Roads Crossing

Have you ever wondered how faith and veterinary medicine fit together? Do you struggle finding balance between your vocation and your spiritual life? Do those two things even go together? With Two Roads Crossing, Dr. Barry Schwenk, a veterinarian and pastor, talks with those that have navigated through these real issues. So, sit back and listen to these relaxed conversations between veterinarians, vet students, pastors, and industry leaders as they discuss life and living well at the intersection of Two Roads Crossing. Interested in learning more about the intersection of faith and veterinary medicine? Go to www.cvm.org

Diagnosing Ethical Fatigue

Dr. Diane Noll joins the podcast to discuss ethical fatigue. Ethical fatigue is not lacking compassion - it comes from the situations, often from the client, we find ourselves and the choices we must make.

10-08
44:41

My Time with CVM

Dr. Elizabeth Mendoza has been the CVM Northeast Region Rep for the last 6.5 years, and she is preparing to take a Sabbatical. Listen to her journey in working with CVM as well as taking a step back for wellness.

10-08
42:26

Joys and Challenges of Raising a Family in Mongolia | Episode 88 | Hillary and Michael Mincher | Two

Hillary and Michael were set in their home state, almost ready to buy into a practice. But they felt God leading them to serve as fieldworkers instead. There were roadblocks, questions asked of them - yet God confirmed each step with peace. 

10-08
36:38

Dusty Disciples

Evangelism and Discipleship can be scary topics for Christians. Today, Dr. Mary McDonald discusses how even veterinary professionals are not beyond this command of Christ.  

10-08
30:23

Cultivating Peace in a Violent World

Dr. Rob Goodman joins the podcast to discuss how to find peace in a world that feels increasingly hostile. We are called to peace, called to love, called to be salt and light, yet the call to be otherwise is always there.

10-08
33:41

Meet the New CEO

Meet Shane Rootes! CVM has hired it's 4th CEO in its' nearly 50 year history! Hear the testimony and faith journey that has ultimately led Shane to lead our organization. 

09-24
18:57

Going In Faith

Going in Faith to the Field! Dr. E is one of our newest and youngest fieldworkers. From starting with CVM on a short term trip at age 17 to going to overseas not long after graduation, Dr. E has a story to share!

09-10
33:08

Working with Students

Dr. Sara-Louise Newcomer was one of CVM's first staff member to work with students. Listen as she shares stories of discipleship and wisdom, great words for students or those working with student to hear.

08-27
31:17

Never Give Up on People

Sara-Louise joins the podcast to share her testimony and the stories of a few others. God never gives up on people, so neither should we, but it can be easy to think people won't change. Let these stories encourage you otherwise.

08-13
29:13

Live from CVM's Spiritual Retreat!

Allegra, CJ, Adrian, and Lauren join us live from CVM's Spiritual Retreat in Indiana! This is a wonderful event, guided by Dr. Rob Goodman, which provides an awesome chance to slow down, experience God, and spend time with other fellow CVM people.

07-23
18:33

From a CE Meeting to the Mission Field

Davis and MaryKay McGuirt are joined by their Region Rep, Dr. Nancy Moore, in this special episode. The McGuirts will be leaving soon to serve in Uganda, and they share their story of CVM's help in confirming God's call. 

06-25
35:22

To Bolivia and Back

Sara Phipps has known she wanted to be a veterinarian since childhood. And while in vet school, she felt drawn to serving in missions. Hear Dr. Phipps tell her journey that eventually led to serving for 5 years in Bolivia, and what it's like coming back when your heart is still partially there. 

06-11
36:30

Two Hosts Crossing! Podcast Celebrates 100!

Dr. Barry Schwenk returns to celebrate the podcast's 100th episode! Barry shares about returning to vet practice after years away, as well as the joys of representing Christ in the exam room and the challenges of imposter syndrome.

05-28
51:36

Hosting SAVMA & Blogging Through Vet School

Izzy is one of our CVF student leaders at UC Davis, and she hosts a website dogtor-in-training.com that details her vet school journey. Izzy shares about hosting the SAVMA Symposium at UC Davis this year as well as RLRI last year.

05-14
29:10

From CVF to Honduras

From meeting Christ in vet school through Ross University CVF to leaving for Honduras as Fieldworkers, Corey and Kaethe Gallagher have walked quite a road, and Christ has been with them every step of the way.

04-23
29:18

Take a Walk with Me

After years of living in Vermont near the Canadian border, Dr. Julie Kyle has felt led to become a CVM Fieldworker in a unique partnership with ECHO in Florida. She takes us on a walk through her call.

03-26
34:56

A Vet Tech Goes Afield

Through her love of people and animals, Katie Blount has been on a journey that has led to her imminent departure to Rwanda to serve. Listen to Katie's story of preparing to serve as a CVM Fieldworker.

02-26
27:37

NAVLE: A Resilience Story

What do you do when life's challenges arise? Dr. K shares about how her faith carried her through disappointments with the NAVLE and with serious health challenges.

02-05
58:44

From Healing to Haiti

Dr. Lyon serves as a fieldworker in Haiti, but her journey there hasn't been a straight path. Patricia shares about how to deal with some of life's greatest challenges, leaning on the Lord the whole way.

01-22
34:30

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