The CMDA Student Pulse Podcast

Bill Reichart, MDiv
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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.

  1. 1D AGO

    Sacred Design, Secular Pressure: Fighting for the Truth About Women: Katie McCoy

    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

    41 min

  2. 1D AGO

    From Good Soil Comes Good Fruit: Edward Rose, MD

    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)

    31 min

  3. FEB 11

    What Do You Really Treasure? Dr. Nicholas Comninellis

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

    51 min

  4. JAN 28

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

    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 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

    33 min

  5. JAN 14

    Why Your Answer Should Always Be YES to God

    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

    32 min

  6. 12/17/2025

    Pulse Podcast Christmas Show and Best of 2025

    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!

    19 min

  7. 11/26/2025

    The Great Physician’s Way: Faith, Healing, and Human Dignity

    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. SHOW NOTES: https://drashamsurgery.com/ Contact Dr. Asham at: emad_asham@hotmail.com

    36 min

  8. 11/05/2025

    When Vows Meet Vitals

    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. SHOW NOTES: https://www.dawnmast.com/ https://www.dawnmast.com/about-the-book/ Side By Side ministry https://www.sidebysidecmda.org/

    27 min
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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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  • Creator
    Bill Reichart, MDiv
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    77
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright © 2025, Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA)
  • Show Website
    The CMDA Student Pulse Podcast