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CMDA Matters is the premier audio resource for Christian healthcare professionals. Hosted by Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA) CEO Dr. Mike Chupp, it is a weekly podcast that includes interviews with experts from Christian healthcare professionals. Topics include bioethics, healthcare missions, financial stewardship, marriage, family and much more. Listen to CMDA Matters today on the CMDA Go app, iTunes and the CMDA website. When you subscribe to our iTunes channel or Google Play, you will get notified about the podcast episodes on a weekly basis.
The Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA) is made up of the Christian Medical Association (CMA) and the Christian Dental Association (CDA). CMDA provides resources, networking opportunities, education and a public voice for Christian healthcare professionals and students.
The Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA) is made up of the Christian Medical Association (CMA) and the Christian Dental Association (CDA). CMDA provides resources, networking opportunities, education and a public voice for Christian healthcare professionals and students.
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This week on CMDA Matters, Patrick Riecke, an ethics leader, author, and coach, joins Dr. Chupp and Pastor Bert Jones to talk candidly about burnout – an all-too-common struggle for healthcare professionals. Drawing from his own journey through burnout, as well as his extensive experience in both ministry and healthcare leadership, Patrick shares practical wisdom, hope-filled encouragement, and a Christ-centered perspective for navigating exhaustion, cynicism, and even the desire to give up.
In this episode of CMDA Matters, Dr. Chupp is joined by Dr. K, Chair of CMDA’s newest specialty section—Emergency Medicine—along with Bill Reichert, CMDA’s VP of Campus & Community Ministries. Together, we unpack how emergency medicine can serve as a front-line ministry in places with the greatest spiritual and physical needs. Dr. K shares powerful stories of faith, sacrifice, and the unique role Christian healthcare professionals can play in global missions, especially among the most unreached people.
Pornography addiction is a deeply personal and often unspoken struggle, especially for leaders and professionals who fear the consequences of being honest about their struggles. In this episode, Dr. Mike Chupp and Pastor Bert Jones are joined by Nick Stumbo, Executive Director of Pure Desire Ministries, to discuss the realities of addiction, the path to healing, and the importance of a strong support system.
Retirement is a transition many look forward to, but how can Christian healthcare professionals navigate this season with purpose, faith, and joy? In this episode of CMDA Matters, we share a powerful CMDA livestream featuring Pastor Bert Jones, CMDA’s VP of Missions & Member Care, and Dr. Steve Sartori, founder of CMDA’s Coaching Ministry. Together, they explore what it means to finish well, stay intentional, and embrace God’s calling in this new stage of life. Drawing from Paul’s words to Timothy about keeping the faith, this conversation is filled with wisdom, encouragement, and practical guidance for anyone preparing for retirement.
Tune in for insights on finding fulfillment beyond your healthcare career and stepping into retirement with confidence and joy.
In this episode of CMDA Matters, we welcome Dr. Peter Cole, a distinguished orthopedic surgeon, educator at the University of Minnesota, and founder of Scalpel At The Cross—a medical mission transforming lives in Pucallpa, Peru. Dr. Cole built Scalpel At The Cross alongside his wife Nancy in 2004, dedicating their skills and faith to providing life-changing musculoskeletal care in the Peruvian Amazon.
In this episode of CMDA Matters, we’re joined by two incredible leaders from our Women Physicians and Dentists in Christ (WPDC) ministry. Dr. Sarah Rahkola, an internist and clinic medical director at Providence Medical Group specializing in geriatric care and substance use disorders, and Elisa M. Ghezzi, a geriatric dentist with 25 years of experience and a PhD in Epidemiology who teaches at the University of Michigan, share their powerful stories of faith and leadership.
This week’s episode features an inspiring guest: Dr. Klaus-Dieter John—a world-renowned surgeon, medical missionary, and founder of Diospi Suyana, a modern hospital serving the Quechua people in the Peruvian Andes. For nearly 20 years, Dr. John and his wife, Dr. Martina John, have faced incredible challenges while bringing high-quality medical care and the hope of the gospel to thousands who previously had little to no access to healthcare. His story of faith, perseverance, and God’s miraculous provision will inspire and encourage you to trust in God’s calling—even when the road ahead seems impossible.
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On this episode, we catch up with an internationally known speaker, and someone who will be joining us on stage at this year’s CMDA National Convention, Ryan Bomberger. Our conversation includes the incredible story of a man who truly epitomizes a “life redeemed,” not just in his spiritual life, but his mortal life as well. Join us now and listen to Ryan Bomberger describe his journey to become a voice of opposition against victimhood mentality, critical race theory, DEI and anti-race theory. It’s a fascinating discussion.
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On this week’s episode of CMDA Matters, Dr. Mike Chupp and Dr. Jeff Barrows are joined for two conversations with Echo VanderWal and Dr. Monique Chireau Wubbenhorst to discuss the challenges facing global healthcare given the recent government funding changes related to USAID.
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On this week’s episode of CMDA Matters, Dr. Mike Chupp and George Courtney chat with Professor Mark Wilson about his work as founder and director of the Asia Minor Research Center and opportunities to participate in upcoming CMDA biblical tours.
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On this week’s episode of CMDA Matters, Dr. Mike Chupp and Dr. Jeff Barrows are joined by Dr. Catherine Wheeler, a board-certified OB/Gyn who was practicing abortions until God changed her heart. She joined them to share how God is now using her to speak truth in the public square and advocate for life.
RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:
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CMDA Bookstore
Freedom2Care
Standing Strong in Training
2025 CMDA National Convention
American Association of Pro-life Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Contact CMDA Advocacy
On this week’s episode of CMDA Matters, Dr. Mike Chupp and Dr. Jeff Barrows are joined by Dr. Sharmayne Brooks to talk about CMDA’s Commission on Human Trafficking and how healthcare professionals can protect their vulnerable patients who are being held in modern-day slavery.
RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:
Give to CMDA
Email CMDA Matters
CMDA Bookstore
Global Health Outreach
CMDA Learning Center
Commission on Human Trafficking
Finding Freedom by Dr. Jeff Barrows
Previous Interview with Ashleigh Chapman – 2022
Previous Interview with Ashleigh Chapman – 2023
On this week’s episode of CMDA Matters, Dr. Mike Chupp and Dr. Jeff Barrows share the second part of their conversation with Dr. Michael Laidlaw to talk about the courageous and critical role we have as healthcare professionals to protect children who are being impacted by the rise of gender issues in our culture and in healthcare.
RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:
Give to CMDA
Email CMDA Matters
CMDA Bookstore
Ethics Hotline
2025 CMDA National Convention
Doctors Protecting Children Episode on CMDA Matters
Cass Report
CMDA Learning Center
CMDA Bookstore
On this week’s episode of CMDA Matters, Dr. Mike Chupp and Dr. Jeff Barrows are joined by Dr. Michael Laidlaw to talk about his involvement as an expert witness for sensible legislation to stop the use of harmful hormones, puberty blockers and surgeries provided to minors for the purpose of gender transition of minors.
RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:
Give to CMDA
Email CMDA Matters
CMDA Bookstore
Legal Inquiries
Standing Strong in Training
The Point Blog
CMDA Advocacy
Upcoming CMDA Coaching Events
On this week’s episode of CMDA Matters, Dr. Mike Chupp and Dr. Jeff Barrows are joined by Mary Eberstadt, who is a senior fellow at the Faith & Reason Institute, about several of her influential books, including Adam and Eve After the Pill.
RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:
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Email CMDA Matters
CMDA Bookstore featuring Mary Eberstadt’s books
CMDA Learning Center
2025 CMDA National Convention
Standing Strong in Training
Faith & Reason Institute
Mary Eberstadt’s Website
Upcoming CMDA Coaching Events
The Convergence Webinar
On this week’s episode of CMDA Matters, Dr. Mike Chupp and Dr. Jeff Barrows sit down with Dr. Carl Trueman to discuss his new book called To Change All Worlds and how Christians can explore and respond to the topic of critical theory.
RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:
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Email CMDA Matters
CMDA Bookstore featuring Dr. Trueman’s books
Dr. Trueman’s Writings at First Things
Dr. Trueman’s Writings at Public Discourse
Ethics & Public Policy Center
Ethics Hotline
Legal Inquiries
CMDA Learning Center
2025 CMDA National Convention
On this week’s CMDA Matters episode, Dr. Mike Chupp is joined by CMDA President Dr. George Gonzalez and CMDA Vice President of Stewardship and Legacy Giving George Courtney. Together, they spend time reflecting back on God’s amazing work through CMDA in 2024.
RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:
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CMDA Bookstore
2024 Annual Report
On this week’s Christmas episode of CMDA Matters, join Dr. Mike Chupp for a devotional as he speaks to CMDA members and staff and shares his experiences on a Global Health Outreach trip to Guatemala.
RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:
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Email CMDA Matters
CMDA Bookstore
Global Health Outreach
Medical Education International
On this week’s episode of CMDA Matters, Dr. Mike Chupp and Dr. Bill Griffin sit down with Dr. Mark Topazian and Dr. Gábor Győri to talk about the new opportunities to participate in the Saline Process Witness Training.
RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:
Give to CMDA
Email CMDA Matters
CMDA Bookstore
Faith Prescriptions
2025 CMDA National Convention
Saline Process Witness Training – IHS Global
Email Dr. Bill Griffin
Whispers in the Wind by Dr. Al Weir
On this week’s episode of CMDA Matters, Dr. Mike Chupp is joined by Dr. George Stubblefield and Larry Gilmore from Jessup University to talk about a new faith-based master of healthcare administration program they’re developing in southern California.
RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:
Give to CMDA
Email CMDA Matters
CMDA Bookstore
Faith Prescriptions
Center for Well-Being
Jessup University Program
Christian Healthcare Executive Collaborative
CMDA Specialty Sections
Servant Leadership: Proverbs for Today’s Leaders by Dr. David Stevens and Pastor Bert Jones
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