Episodes

  • From Division to Unity: Reframing Race Through Scripture: Monique Duson

    From Division to Unity: Reframing Race Through Scripture: Monique Duson
    Apr 22 2026
    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/
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    28 mins
  • Trust Before Truth: Leading with Cultural Wisdom Across Boundaries

    Trust Before Truth: Leading with Cultural Wisdom Across Boundaries
    Apr 8 2026
    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.
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    34 mins
  • From Good Soil Comes Good Fruit: Edward Rose, MD

    From Good Soil Comes Good Fruit: Edward Rose, MD
    Mar 25 2026
    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.

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    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)
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    31 mins
  • When Illness Becomes a Teacher: A Med Student’s Spiritual Journey: Crystal Ralls

    When Illness Becomes a Teacher: A Med Student’s Spiritual Journey: Crystal Ralls
    Mar 11 2026
    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/
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    40 mins
  • Sacred Design, Secular Pressure: Fighting for the Truth About Women: Katie McCoy

    Sacred Design, Secular Pressure: Fighting for the Truth About Women: Katie McCoy
    Feb 25 2026
    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
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    41 mins
  • What Do You Really Treasure? Dr. Nicholas Comninellis

    What Do You Really Treasure? Dr. Nicholas Comninellis
    Feb 11 2026
    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/
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    51 mins
  • Embracing God’s Gift of Limits: Dr. Kelly Kapic

    Embracing God’s Gift of Limits: Dr. Kelly Kapic
    Jan 28 2026

    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 btaylor5@une.edu. J58
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    33 mins
  • Why Your Answer Should Always Be YES to God

    Why Your Answer Should Always Be YES to God
    Jan 14 2026

    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 to step beyond your comfort zone, this episode will inspire you to consider the upcoming South Korea World Congress in 2026.

    SHOW NOTES:

    International CMDA: https://icmda.net/ To contact Bethany, email btaylor5@une.edu. J58
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    32 mins