The CMDA Student Pulse Podcast

By Bill Reichart, MDivMedicine Health & Fitness Religion & Spirituality Christianity Education Courses

The CMDA Student Pulse Podcast episodes

June 10 When God Shows Up in the Sickness
by Christian Medical & Dental Associations®
What if illness wasn’t just something to endure — but a sacred space where God does His deepest work? In this episode, Bill sits down with Dr. Robert Marks, a practicing gastroenterologist, and Dr. Dana Blake, a physical therapist and professor, to discuss their powerful book Crucible of Illness. Together they explore a radical biblical perspective: that life-threatening illness, pain, and suffering are not the end of the story, but a portal through which faith matures and grace is revealed. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a student, a resident or someone walking through your own valley, this conversation will challenge, encourage, and reframe the way you think about suffering, hope, and the God who meets us in the middle of it all.
35 min
May 27 From Trainee to Employed: Setting Yourself Up for Success – Linda Wrede Seaman
by Christian Medical & Dental Associations®
You’ve spent years in training, but are you ready for one of the most important decisions of your career? In this essential episode of CMDA Student Pulse Podcast, host Bill Reichart sits down with Dr. Linda Wrede Seaman to walk through the critical elements every medical and dental trainee needs to understand before signing their first employment contract. Dr. Seaman brings invaluable expertise in helping physicians navigate the complex world of employment agreements. From non-compete clauses and tail coverage to compensation structures and restrictive covenants, she breaks down the fine print that could impact your practice for years to come. Whether you’re a medical student planning ahead, a resident eyeing your first position, or a fellow about to make the leap into practice, this conversation will equip you to ask the right questions, spot potential red flags, and negotiate terms that protect your professional future. Don’t let excitement about your first “real job” lead to costly oversights—tune in to learn what you need to know before you sign on the dotted line.
SHOW NOTES:
35 min
May 13 Black Coffee and Bedside Prayers: One Nurse’s Journey Through Suffering and Grace – Derek Hadinger
by Christian Medical & Dental Associations®
How do you keep your faith fully present in your nursing jobs? How do you keep your patient’s needs at the forefront when the lead organization or administration has a different agenda? Dealing with difficult patients is a specialty of yours. What advice do you have for nursing students when it comes to dealing with a difficult patient – whether they are merely stubborn or flat out belligerent/violent? What are three most important pieces of advice you would like to give nursing students who are about to enter the field?
SHOW NOTES:
To contact Mr. Hadinger, email [email protected].
To purchase his book, go to:
https://www.amazon.com/Years-Strong-Coffee-Strong-Willed-Patients/dp/B0FLF6QLZB/ref=sr_1_3
31 min
April 22 From Division to Unity: Reframing Race Through Scripture: Monique Duson
by Christian Medical & Dental Associations®
After two decades advocating for Critical Race Theory, Monique Duson experienced a dramatic shift in perspective. Now co-founder and President of the Center for Biblical Unity, she’s challenging Christians to rethink how we approach race, justice, and reconciliation through a scriptural lens. In this conversation with Bill Reichart, Monique shares the pivotal moments that transformed her worldview and led her to establish the Center for Biblical Unity alongside Krista Bontrager. She discusses what biblical unity actually looks like in practice—not as a destination to be achieved, but as our starting point in Christ. Discover why defining terms like humanity, race, love, and justice through Scripture rather than culture is essential for the Church. Monique reveals what the gospel uniquely offers for racial reconciliation that secular approaches cannot.
SHOW NOTES:
If you’re wrestling with how faith intersects with identity, justice, and unity in today’s cultural moment, this episode offers fresh biblical perspective and hope.
https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/
28 min
April 08 Trust Before Truth: Leading with Cultural Wisdom Across Boundaries
by Christian Medical & Dental Associations®
In this episode of CMDA’s Student Pulse Podcast, host Bill Reichart welcomes Philip Cousins, a pioneering cross-cultural strategist and ministry leader who has spent years equipping churches, mission organizations, and leaders to navigate the complexities of honor-shame and high-context cultures. Their conversation explores the intersection of biblical leadership, cultural intelligence, and authentic trust-building—offering practical wisdom for anyone seeking to lead with integrity across cultural boundaries.
34 min
March 25 From Good Soil Comes Good Fruit: Edward Rose, MD
by Christian Medical & Dental Associations®
Join host Bill Reichart as he sits down with Dr. Edward Rose, physician and author of Unrelenting Pursuit: Becoming God’s Instrument in Making Disciples, for a transformative conversation about authentic Christian living and discipleship. In this compelling episode, Dr. Rose challenges listeners to examine whether their faith produces the fruit it promises. From the foundational question of why Christians should form a relationship with Jesus Christ to the difficult realities of forgiveness and conditional grace, this interview explores what it truly means to be a disciple-maker in today’s church. Discover how to cultivate “good soil” in your spiritual life and join the Great Commission not as a privileged few, but as every believer’s calling. Whether you’re new to faith or seeking deeper spiritual maturity, this episode offers biblical insight and practical wisdom for living out your faith authentically.
SHOW NOTES:
Edward Rose writes for everyone who has placed their faith in Jesus and endeavors to be faithful and grow in His likeness to bear good fruit. This guide leads the Christ-follower to discover anew God’s means of grace and diligently partake of them to be transformed in sanctification.
Unrelenting Pursuit: Becoming God’s Instrument in Making Disciples (Paperback)
32 min
March 11 When Illness Becomes a Teacher: A Med Student’s Spiritual Journey: Crystal Ralls
by Christian Medical & Dental Associations®
What happens when a future physician begins thinking about illness not just clinically, but spiritually? Fourth-year medical student, Crystal Ralls, discusses her journey from medical school rotations to writing devotionals on faith and suffering, offering insights for healthcare students learning to hold science and soul together.
SHOW NOTES:
Crystal’s devotionals
Match Day link: https://ccm.cmda.org/match-day/match-day-congratulations/
National Convention information: https://natcon.cmda.org/
Global Health Outreach: https://cmda.org/global-health-outreach/
40 min
February 25 Sacred Design, Secular Pressure: Fighting for the Truth About Women: Katie McCoy
by Christian Medical & Dental Associations®
Dr. Katie McCoy, author of To Be a Woman joins the CMDA Student Pulse podcast to unpack the gender confusion reshaping medicine and culture. From the landmark $2 million Varian verdict to the AMA and plastic surgeons now calling for surgical restraint on minors, Katie connects this week’s headlines to the deeper questions every Christian medical and dental trainee is facing: What does it mean that our bodies bear the image of God? How do we hold biblical conviction and genuine compassion together in a clinical setting? And is the tide finally turning? This conversation will equip you to think clearly, care deeply, and practice courageously.
SHOW NOTES
“To Be a Woman“
Top Physician Groups Oppose Trans Surgery for Minors as Detransitioner Wins Malpractice Case:
https://cbn.com/news/health/2-top-physician-groups-oppose-trans-surgery-minors-detransitioner-wins-malpractice-case
42 min
February 11 What Do You Really Treasure? Dr. Nicholas Comninellis
by Christian Medical & Dental Associations®
In a world that measures success by accumulation, how do we measure a life well-lived? Join host Bill Reichart on this episode of the CMDA Student Pulse podcast as he sits down with Dr. Nicholas Comninellis, founder of the Institute for International Medicine (INMED) and author of Five Bags of Gold. Dr. Comninellis challenges future healthcare professionals to look beyond the paycheck and see their skills as a divine trust. Drawing from his experiences in Angola, Shanghai, and inner-city America, he unpacks a modern retelling of the Parable of the Talents, forcing us to ask: Are we burying our gifts, or are we investing them for an eternal return? Tune in for a compelling conversation on finding your unique calling and making your medical career count for the Kingdom.
SHOW NOTES:
Institute for International Medicine (INMED)
https://www.inmed.us/
51 min
January 28 Embracing God’s Gift of Limits: Dr. Kelly Kapic
by Christian Medical & Dental Associations®
Host Bill Reichart sits down with theologian and author Dr. Kelly Kapic to explore the heart of his book, You’re Only Human. Together they reflect on why embracing our limits is not a weakness but a gift from God, designed to draw us into deeper dependence on Him and richer community with one another. From the pace of modern life to the pressure of endless expectations, Kapic reminds Christian healthcare profesionals that being finite is part of God’s good design. This episode offers hope, grace, and practical wisdom for living faithfully as creatures—resting, working, and worshiping in the freedom of knowing that we are not God, and we’re not supposed to be.
SHOW NOTES:
International CMDA:
https://icmda.net/
To contact Bethany, email
[email protected]. J58
33 min

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