This week on the podcast, we bring you a compelling collection of voices in healthcare from the Colson Fellows Program. Recorded live at the Colson Center National Conference in Louisville, KY, this episode features Christian healthcare professionals — and one spouse — who are living out their faith in some of today’s most complex medical and cultural spaces. From gender ideology and end-of-life care to advocacy for the unborn, elderly, disabled, and spiritually poor, these Fellows are applying a biblical worldview with bold compassion and unwavering unity in Christ. You’ll hear their responses to two timely questions: why unity among Christ-followers in healthcare matters now more than ever, and what advocacy issue each is most passionate about in today’s public square. Whether you’re on the front lines of medicine or supporting those who are, this episode will challenge and encourage you to speak truth with grace and serve with steadfast hope.

On this week’s episode of CMDA Matters, we’re joined by Ryan T. Anderson, Ph.D., President of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, and Jamie Bryan Hall, EPPC’s Director of Data Analysis, for an important conversation about the safety of the abortion pill, mifepristone. Together, they unpack findings from a groundbreaking EPPC study analyzing more than 865,000 insurance claims – the largest-known study of its kind. This episode explores troubling trends in serious adverse events related to abortion pill use, including hospitalizations, infections, misdiagnoses, and coercion.

This week, we’re joined by Drs. Francis Nuthalapaty and Darilyn Falck – two leaders passionate about mentoring and discipleship through CMDA. Drawing from decades in medicine and ministry, they share how Christ-centered mentoring restores connection, builds resilience, and forms the next generation of compassionate healthcare professionals. As corporatization and digital tools reshape healthcare, they remind us that intentional, faith-filled relationships are more vital than ever. Whether you’re mentoring, being mentored, or wondering where to start, this episode will inspire and equip you to step deeper into discipleship.

In this timely episode of CMDA Matters, Dr. Allan Josephson shares his compelling journey of standing firm in both science and faith. As a distinguished child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr. Josephson courageously spoke out on the treatment of gender dysphoria, emphasizing evidence-based care rooted in compassion. His truth-telling led to professional backlash, including harassment and wrongful termination. But his stand for academic freedom and patient advocacy resulted in a legal victory and a powerful reminder of the cost – and the calling – of conviction. Join us for an essential conversation about faith, freedom, and advocating for vulnerable patients, especially children, in a challenging cultural climate.

In this episode of CMDA Matters, Dr. Mike Chupp and co-host Pastor Bert Jones welcome Dr. Tom Hustead, a retired Army Colonel and now President and CEO of The Referent Group. With a decorated 24-year military career, including leadership as a NATO medical facility commander and Flight Surgeon of the Year, Dr. Hustead shares his journey from military medicine to equipping healthcare leaders through executive coaching. His approach challenges professionals to lead with character, clarity, and purpose.

In this live-recorded episode from the 2025 CMDA National Convention, we sit down with Dr. HK, DDS, Oral Medicine and Associate Executive Officer of ICMDA, who serves across East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. A passionate servant-leader, Dr. HK shares how one “yes” to a volunteer opportunity launched a lifetime of Christ-centered influence in healthcare. From training leaders through the Saline Process to mentoring students in mission outreaches and advocating for the marginalized, his story invites us to see our own work through an eternal lens. Whether you’re in a small clinic or a global network, this conversation will stir your heart for discipleship, purpose, and the global call of the Great Commission in medicine and dentistry.

This week on CMDA Matters, we’re honored to be joined by Dr. Don Wood, former CMDA President and our oldest living past president. With a life marked by service, humility, and unwavering faith, Dr. Wood offers wisdom that spans generations. From practicing medicine to mentoring future healthcare professional leaders or guiding CMDA through seasons of growth and challenge, his impact runs deep.

Join us for a special legacy interview as we delve into Dr. Wood’s early years in healthcare, the hurdles he overcame as a Christian physician, and the timeless lessons he’s gleaned from decades of dedicated service. His insights on calling, leadership, and enduring faith are both comforting and catalytic for those serving today.

This week on CMDA Matters, we’re joined by Dr. Brick Lantz, CMDA’s new Vice President of Advocacy and Bioethics. With decades of experience as an orthopedic surgeon, bioethics enthusiast, and medical director of a pregnancy center, Dr. Lantz brings wisdom, clarity, and deep faith to some of the most pressing issues facing Christian healthcare professionals today. Whether you’re navigating ethical tensions or simply seeking spiritual encouragement, this conversation will equip and inspire. Dr. Lantz reminds us that advocacy isn’t just for the bold – it’s for the faithful.

This week on CMDA Matters, we’re honored to share the remarkable story of Drs. Andy Oishi and Laurie Tam, a husband-and-wife team serving through healthcare and ministry in Hawaii and the Pacific basin. After boldly publishing an editorial affirming the sanctity of life, Dr. Oishi faced unexpected professional loss, leading them into a season of uncertainty and hardship. Yet through every closed door, God opened greater opportunities for Kingdom impact—far beyond what they had imagined. Their journey is a powerful reminder that bold faith, resilience, and obedience can turn even the hardest seasons into stories of extraordinary purpose and hope.

On this episode of CMDA Matters, Dr. Greg Sund shares how faith and healthcare intersect in life-changing ways across Sub-Saharan Africa. Called by God to serve through global missions, Dr. Sund is working to improve anesthesia training and surgical safety in regions where resources are limited and lives hang in the balance. Through key partnerships and a dedicated team, Dr. Sund is transforming patient care and equipping future generations of healthcare professionals in rural hospitals. This inspiring conversation explores the intersection of faith, healthcare, and mission—and the extraordinary things that happen when God’s people say “yes.”