The CMDA Student Pulse Podcast

by Christian Medical & Dental Associations®

In this compelling conversation, host Bill Reichart sits down with Dr. Emad H. Asham to explore what it means to practice medicine as a follower of Christ. Together they reflect on how Jesus cared for the sick in the gospels, what it means to keep people—not technology—at the center of care in today’s biotech-driven world, and why the Christian worldview offers a unique vision of the sanctity of human life.

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Bill Reichart sits down with author, Dawn Mast, to discuss her book, “Soul Care for the Medical Marriage.” They explore the unique challenges faced by couples in the medical field, from long hours and high stress to the emotional toll of the profession on marriages and families. Dawn shares, from the Scriptures, insights on how to build resilience and nurture the emotional and spiritual well-being of those within medical marriages. This conversation offers a lifeline for medical couples seeking to deepen their connection and thrive amidst the demands of a medical career.

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by Christian Medical & Dental Associations®

In this episode, Isaac Knouff shares with host Bill Reichart on how his journey from academic struggle to medical excellence was shaped by a radical encounter with God’s grace and calling. He reflects on how the Whole Person Care Preceptorship equipped him to integrate spiritual care into medicine—offering not just treatment for the body but hope for the soul. Through moving patient encounters and biblical insight, Isaac illustrates how prayer and presence can build trust and restore dignity in ways medicine alone cannot. Listeners will come away inspired to see healing as a calling that touches mind, body, and spirit.

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Whole Person Care Preceptorship

by Christian Medical & Dental Associations®

What happens when your calling to care for women collides with a culture that pressures you to compromise your convictions? In this episode, host Bill Reichart sits down with OB‑GYN Dr. Madison Chapman for a candid exploration of the ethical minefields facing Christian physicians today. From abortion training mandates to residency pressures, they unpack the daily dilemmas of caring for women and their babies while holding fast to the Gospel—and reveal how to navigate that tension without losing your soul.

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Host Bill Reichart sits down with Gerry Langan, a patient living with pulmonary arterial hypertension, and her doctor, Peter Hountras, to unpack the appointment that altered her life. Their frank conversation peels back the curtain on a rare, life‑threatening diagnosis and the bold faith that guided their doctor‑patient bond. Hear the story from both sides of the exam room—it’s an unforgettable blend of medical insight, spiritual conviction, and human connection.

by Christian Medical & Dental Associations®

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.

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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.

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

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

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