Student Pulse Podcast

Student Pulse Podcast

The CMDA Student Pulse Podcast features relevant and engaging conversations on the intersection of life, medicine, and faith. With over 300 medical and dental campuses and is committed to helping healthcare students to not just survive in life, but rather THRIVE with a PURPOSE.

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June 24, 2026 29 mins

Pornography is one of the most pervasive and least discussed struggles in the church today — and healthcare professionals are far from immune. In this episode, Bill Reichart sits down with Dr. David Staab, a retired general surgeon and CMDA Member Care volunteer, to talk about what no one wants to talk about. Dr. Staab shares why those in the healing professions are uniquely vulnerable to hidden struggles, what he’s act...

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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 t...
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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 ...
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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 mo...
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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 establis...
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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—offe...
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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-con...
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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...
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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 relati...

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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...

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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 professionals that be...

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Join host Bill Reichart as 4th year medical student, Bethany Taylor, shares her transformative experience as the only U.S. medical student at the International CMDA World Congress in Tanzania. From unexpected challenges to divine encounters, discover how stepping into global Christian community reshaped her faith, her vision for medicine, and her calling. Whether you’re curious about international service or seeking courage t...

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Bill Reichart kicks back and gives our viewers and listeners a warm and inviting look back at some of the best conversations of the 2025 season. So pull up a comfy chair, grab a blanket and come sit by the fire for a look back with a little laugh! Merry Christmas and happy New Year!

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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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November 5, 2025 26 mins

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 medica...

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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, Isaa...

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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 t...

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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,...

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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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