The Christian Physician | Healthcare, Faith, Medicine, Leadership, Healing Prayer, Trust God

Inga Hofmann, MD – Physician, Leadership Coach, Life Coach, Discipleship
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Do you feel called to medicine, but unclear what God is asking of you in this season? Are you longing for deeper intimacy with Jesus, but struggling to make space for Him in the demands of medicine? Do you crave clear direction from the Holy Spirit, yet feel stuck in overthinking, uncertainty, or spiritual noise? I’m so glad you’re here. This podcast will help you hear God’s voice clearly in your daily life so you can boldly integrate your faith and medicine and step confidently into your God-given purpose in every season. I’m Inga, a Christian physician, mom, wife, and follower of Jesus. For years, I tried to live out my faith authentically while navigating the relentless pressures of academic medicine. But honestly? I was exhausted, overwhelmed, and often unsure whether I was hearing God… or just my own thoughts. I wanted clarity about career decisions, patients, and daily life. I tried to stay consistent with prayer and Scripture, but medicine kept pulling me off track. My quiet time was hit-or-miss. Faith felt compartmentalized. I felt defeated. Then something shifted. I realized I didn’t need more striving — I needed margin. I needed habits rooted in intimacy, not performance. When I committed to daily Scripture and prayer (for real this time), intimacy with God became my foundation. And from that place, I began hearing His voice with clarity — in prayer, in intercession, and even in caring for my patients. That shift led to Spirit-led discernment, bold obedience, and even a miracle with one of my patients that changed me forever. I have never been the same. Now I help Christian physicians: • Hear God’s voice — even on their busiest days • Integrate faith and medicine without apology • Walk confidently as Spirit-led doctors who honor both God and science If you’re ready to stop compartmentalizing your faith and start walking fully in your calling, this podcast is for you. Grab your journal and your sword (yes, your Bible).Let’s become the physicians God created us to be. Next Steps: 👉 Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/612707987672374 🖥️ Visit my website: https://www.ingahofmann.com/ 📪Get my Weekly Dose of Encouragement: https://www.ingahofmann.com/weeklydose 📩 Email me: inga@ingahofmann.com

  1. 3D AGO

    55. How Christian Physicians Can Pray for Healing at Work with Dr. Alissa Hinkle (Holy Spirit, Evangelism & Faith in Medicine)

    Send us Fan Mail What if healing prayer wasn’t separate from your work as a physician… but part of how you were designed to practice medicine? In this powerful episode, I sit down with emergency physician Dr. Alyssa Hinkle to explore what it really looks like to integrate faith, prayer, and the Holy Spirit into everyday clinical practice. If you’ve ever wondered how to hear God’s voice, pray for patients, or step into healing ministry in healthcare, this conversation will both challenge and equip you. Dr. Hinkle shares her journey from skepticism about miracles to personally experiencing healing and stepping into bold, Spirit-led evangelism and prayer in the ER. Through real patient stories, practical examples, and honest reflections, you’ll begin to see how God moves in the middle of busy shifts—not just in quiet moments. We also unpack:  Why healing is not transactional—and how to partner with God instead of striving  What it looks like to pray for patients in a time-efficient, natural way How to grow in discernment, words of knowledge, and hearing God’s voice in clinical settings  Why some healing takes patience, humility, and repeated “doses” of prayer How to navigate fear, rejection, and discomfort when stepping into faith-based care and evangelism The connection between intimacy with Jesus and authority in healing prayerThis episode will encourage you that you don’t have to have all the answers—or perfect theology—to begin. You simply have to be willing. Because as a Christian physician, you are not just practicing medicine… you are called to carry the presence of God into every room you enter. Have a testimony or want to share how this episode encouraged you? Email me at inga@ingahofmann.com Are you a Christian physician longing for a deeper walk with God and a supportive community that truly gets it? The Heal the Healers Mentorship is a Spirit-led program equipping Christian physicians to walk in wholeness, power, and purpose. You’ll grow in intimacy with God, walk boldly in your identity, and learn to integrate faith and medicine—without burnout or compromise. 👉 Enroll here to join the mentorship program.  💌 Want to stay encouraged in the meantime? Sign up for my Weekly Dose—a weekly email filled with encouragement, prayer, and prophetic words for physicians, by a physician. 👉 Join the Weekly Dose here —  you’ll get both weekly encouragement and new podcast episode releases straight to your inbox. Follow me on Facebook Check out my YouTube Channel Join our growing Facebook Community  https://www.ingahofmann.com/prayersupport – Visit my website where you can learn more about me, get free resources, request prayer, or schedule a prayer appointmen...

    1h 11m

  2. MAR 31

    54. Prophetic Gifts in Medicine: How to Hear God’s Voice in a busy world

    Send us Fan Mail What if hearing God’s voice isn’t reserved for a select few… but something you’re actually invited into as a physician? In this episode, I’m tackling one of the biggest areas of confusion I see: prophetic gifts vs. the office of a prophet—and why this matters for you in medicine. Because here’s the truth:  You don’t need to be a “prophet” to hear God clearly. I break down what prophecy really is (and what it’s not), why it’s less about predicting the future and more about partnering with the heart of God, and how this actually plays out in your everyday life with patients, decisions, and leadership. We cover:  What prophecy actually means (and why it’s more normal than you think)  The difference between foretelling and forth-telling  Prophetic gifts vs. the office of a prophet  Simple, practical ways to start hearing and responding to God in your day If this stirred something in you, come join us inside the Heal the Healers Community (free Facebook group). This is where we’re growing together as Christian physicians, learning to hear God and integrate faith into medicine. 👉 Make sure to mark your calendars for our upcoming Heal the Healers Conference (Oct 30–31 in Boston)—this is one you don’t want to miss. We’ll be going deeper into healing, miracles, and walking in the power of the Holy Spirit in medicine. Are you a Christian physician longing for a deeper walk with God and a supportive community that truly gets it? The Heal the Healers Mentorship is a Spirit-led program equipping Christian physicians to walk in wholeness, power, and purpose. You’ll grow in intimacy with God, walk boldly in your identity, and learn to integrate faith and medicine—without burnout or compromise. 👉 Enroll here to join the mentorship program.  💌 Want to stay encouraged in the meantime? Sign up for my Weekly Dose—a weekly email filled with encouragement, prayer, and prophetic words for physicians, by a physician. 👉 Join the Weekly Dose here —  you’ll get both weekly encouragement and new podcast episode releases straight to your inbox. Follow me on Facebook Check out my YouTube Channel Join our growing Facebook Community  https://www.ingahofmann.com/prayersupport – Visit my website where you can learn more about me, get free resources, request prayer, or schedule a prayer appointmen...

    32 min

  3. MAR 17

    53. How to Hear God’s Voice: 4 Habits That Help Christian Physicians Listen

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever asked God for clarity about a decision — your career, a patient, or the season you’re in — and felt like you heard nothing? Many Christian physicians long to hear God’s voice but aren’t sure how to recognize it in the middle of busy medical lives. In this episode, I share four simple habits that can help you cultivate a lifestyle of hearing from God. Instead of waiting for dramatic spiritual moments, learning to hear Him often comes through daily rhythms that position your heart to listen. You’ll learn how to guard your heart, anchor yourself in Scripture, pray in a way that includes listening, and stay spiritually attentive throughout your day — even in the middle of clinic, charting, or a busy hospital shift. If you desire deeper intimacy with Jesus and want to integrate your faith more naturally into your work as a physician, this episode will give you practical starting points. Resources mentioned Join the waitlist for future Heal the Healers retreats and events:  https://www.ingahofmann.com/retreatwaitlist Join the free Facebook community for Christian physicians. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, share it with a colleague, and leave a review so more Christian physicians can discover the podcast. Are you a Christian physician longing for a deeper walk with God and a supportive community that truly gets it? The Heal the Healers Mentorship is a Spirit-led program equipping Christian physicians to walk in wholeness, power, and purpose. You’ll grow in intimacy with God, walk boldly in your identity, and learn to integrate faith and medicine—without burnout or compromise. 👉 Enroll here to join the mentorship program.  💌 Want to stay encouraged in the meantime? Sign up for my Weekly Dose—a weekly email filled with encouragement, prayer, and prophetic words for physicians, by a physician. 👉 Join the Weekly Dose here —  you’ll get both weekly encouragement and new podcast episode releases straight to your inbox. Follow me on Facebook Check out my YouTube Channel Join our growing Facebook Community  https://www.ingahofmann.com/prayersupport – Visit my website where you can learn more about me, get free resources, request prayer, or schedule a prayer appointmen...

    26 min

  4. MAR 3

    52. How to Hear God’s Voice: Why He Speaks and How to Recognize It

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever prayed: “God, I just need clarity. Just tell me what to do.” As physicians, we’re trained to rely on data, protocols, and evidence-based decision trees. But what if hearing from God doesn’t work like a clinical algorithm? What if God isn’t trying to give you GPS coordinates…  but is inviting you into relationship? In this episode, I’m sharing powerful teaching straight from the Heal the Healers Retreat on how to hear from God, why He speaks, and why it sometimes feels unclear — especially for high-achieving, analytical Christian physicians. If you’ve ever struggled with: Not knowing if it’s God’s voice or your own thoughtsFeeling spiritually dry in medicineWanting direction about career decisionsAsking God for clarity and feeling like you’re getting silenceThis episode is for you. If this episode stirred something in you, don’t stay on the sidelines. I’m planning additional Heal the Healers retreats and live gatherings this year, and you do not want to miss the announcements — especially if you need restoration, clarity, and Spirit-led community in this season of medicine. 👉 Get on the Retreat Waitlist:  www.ingahofmann.com/retreatwaitlist And make sure you’re receiving my Weekly Dose — short, powerful encouragement for Christian physicians navigating medicine with faith. 👉 Sign up here:  www.ingahofmann.com/weeklydose Also — did you know I have a free Facebook community for Christian physicians? It’s a place to stay connected, be encouraged, and grow alongside others who love Jesus and practice medicine. Come join us. You don’t have to do this alone. 💛 Are you a Christian physician longing for a deeper walk with God and a supportive community that truly gets it? The Heal the Healers Mentorship is a Spirit-led program equipping Christian physicians to walk in wholeness, power, and purpose. You’ll grow in intimacy with God, walk boldly in your identity, and learn to integrate faith and medicine—without burnout or compromise. 👉 Enroll here to join the mentorship program.  💌 Want to stay encouraged in the meantime? Sign up for my Weekly Dose—a weekly email filled with encouragement, prayer, and prophetic words for physicians, by a physician. 👉 Join the Weekly Dose here —  you’ll get both weekly encouragement and new podcast episode releases straight to your inbox. Follow me on Facebook Check out my YouTube Channel Join our growing Facebook Community  https://www.ingahofmann.com/prayersupport – Visit my website where you can learn more about me, get free resources, request prayer, or schedule a prayer appointmen...

    27 min

  5. FEB 18

    51. When Prayer Feels Like It’s Hitting the Ceiling: 3 Practical Ways to Reset Your Prayer Life

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever sat down to pray… and it felt like your words barely made it past the ceiling? You love Jesus.  You believe in prayer.  But lately? It feels dull. Routine. Directionless. Maybe you’re exhausted.  Maybe you’re overwhelmed by medicine.  Maybe you’re just spiritually dry. If you’re a busy Christian physician trying to stay anchored to God in the middle of a demanding system, this episode is for you. Today we’re having an honest conversation about what to do when prayer feels flat — and how to reset your prayer life without guilt, pressure, or striving. Because prayer was never meant to be a performance.  It’s not a “hit-and-run” download of requests.  It’s a relationship. In this episode, I’ll walk you through: ✨ A powerful mindset shift that will change how you approach prayer  ✨ Why “hit-and-run” prayers keep us disconnected  ✨ 3 simple, practical ways to reignite your prayer life starting today And here’s the best part:  These practices don’t require more time.  They require intention. 🔗 Next Steps 👉 Join the Weekly Dose email for Christian physicians: https://www.ingahofmann.com/weeklydose 👉 Explore the Heal the Healers Mentorship Program: https://www.ingahofmann.com/heal-the-healers-mentorship-program  👉 Share this episode with a colleague who feels spiritually tired Are you a Christian physician longing for a deeper walk with God and a supportive community that truly gets it? The Heal the Healers Mentorship is a Spirit-led program equipping Christian physicians to walk in wholeness, power, and purpose. You’ll grow in intimacy with God, walk boldly in your identity, and learn to integrate faith and medicine—without burnout or compromise. 👉 Enroll here to join the mentorship program.  💌 Want to stay encouraged in the meantime? Sign up for my Weekly Dose—a weekly email filled with encouragement, prayer, and prophetic words for physicians, by a physician. 👉 Join the Weekly Dose here —  you’ll get both weekly encouragement and new podcast episode releases straight to your inbox. Follow me on Facebook Check out my YouTube Channel Join our growing Facebook Community  https://www.ingahofmann.com/prayersupport – Visit my website where you can learn more about me, get free resources, request prayer, or schedule a prayer appointmen...

    23 min

  6. FEB 10

    50. Praying for Protection, Peace, and Spiritual Grounding at Work

    Send us Fan Mail Practical ways Christian physicians can pray for protection, peace, and spiritual grounding at work. Have you ever walked into the hospital or clinic and immediately felt heavy, drained, or unsettled? Do you sometimes wonder if the exhaustion you feel at work is more than just physical fatigue? In this episode, I talk about something we don’t often discuss in medicine—the spiritual atmosphere of our workplaces. I share practical ways to pray for spiritual protection before, during, and after your shifts so you can stay grounded, peaceful, and centered in the middle of demanding days. Drawing from my own experiences and training in healing prayer ministry, I explain how simple, intentional prayers can make a real difference in how you show up at work. We also explore how to recognize when stress and burnout may have a spiritual component, and how inviting God into your workday can bring clarity, strength, and renewed perspective. My hope is that this conversation helps you feel less burdened and more supported as you care for others. Resource I mentioned: https://prayerfulbychm.org/ If you’re looking for deeper support, community, and mentorship as a Christian physician, I invite you to explore the Heal The Healers Mentorship Program. Are you a Christian physician longing for a deeper walk with God and a supportive community that truly gets it? The Heal the Healers Mentorship is a Spirit-led program equipping Christian physicians to walk in wholeness, power, and purpose. You’ll grow in intimacy with God, walk boldly in your identity, and learn to integrate faith and medicine—without burnout or compromise. 👉 Enroll here to join the mentorship program.  💌 Want to stay encouraged in the meantime? Sign up for my Weekly Dose—a weekly email filled with encouragement, prayer, and prophetic words for physicians, by a physician. 👉 Join the Weekly Dose here —  you’ll get both weekly encouragement and new podcast episode releases straight to your inbox. Follow me on Facebook Check out my YouTube Channel Join our growing Facebook Community  https://www.ingahofmann.com/prayersupport – Visit my website where you can learn more about me, get free resources, request prayer, or schedule a prayer appointmen...

    21 min

  7. FEB 5

    49. How Christian Physicians Can Hear God’s Voice Clearly in a Shifting Medical System

    Send us Fan Mail Are you sensing that something is shifting in medicine, but you’re not quite sure how to respond? Have you been asking God for clarity, direction, or wisdom—and wondering if you’re truly hearing His voice or just trying to figure things out on your own? If you’re a Christian physician who feels stretched, discerning your next steps, or longing to hear God more clearly in this season, this episode is for you. In this episode of Heal the Healers, I share reflections and key takeaways from a recent small, intentionally curated retreat for Christian physicians. We talk about why hearing God’s voice is not optional right now, why discernment matters more than ever, and how learning to listen is deeply relational—not mystical or complicated. This conversation is an invitation to slow down, build intentional space with God, and lead from a place of intimacy rather than striving. God is moving in medicine, and Christian physicians are being called to listen, discern, and step forward with faith and clarity. If you’ve been longing for confirmation, peace, and a deeper connection with the Lord in your work and calling, this episode will encourage you. If this episode stirred something in you and you sense the Lord inviting you to go deeper, I’d love to stay connected. 🕊 Heal the Healers Retreat If you want to be the first to hear about upcoming Heal the Healers retreats and in-person gatherings for Christian physicians, join the retreat waitlist here: 👉 https://www.ingahofmann.com/retreatwaitlist Are you a Christian physician longing for a deeper walk with God and a supportive community that truly gets it? The Heal the Healers Mentorship is a Spirit-led program equipping Christian physicians to walk in wholeness, power, and purpose. You’ll grow in intimacy with God, walk boldly in your identity, and learn to integrate faith and medicine—without burnout or compromise. 👉 Enroll here to join the mentorship program.  💌 Want to stay encouraged in the meantime? Sign up for my Weekly Dose—a weekly email filled with encouragement, prayer, and prophetic words for physicians, by a physician. 👉 Join the Weekly Dose here —  you’ll get both weekly encouragement and new podcast episode releases straight to your inbox. Follow me on Facebook Check out my YouTube Channel Join our growing Facebook Community  https://www.ingahofmann.com/prayersupport – Visit my website where you can learn more about me, get free resources, request prayer, or schedule a prayer appointmen...

    30 min

  8. JAN 6

    48. New Year (Re)Solutions with the Lord: Prayer, Reflection, and Direction for Christian Physicians

    Send us Fan Mail Hey Physician Healers!  Welcome to a special New Year's edition of the podcast.  We often think about New Year's resolutions, but what if we focused on solutions with the Lord?  In this episode, I invite you to pause and reflect on the past year with gratitude—both the victories and the challenges—through a spiritual lens. I share personally about a year marked by deep growth, hard lessons, and challenges, and how the Lord faithfully met me in every season. Together, we’ll: Reflect on 2025 with thanksgiving and honestyCreate space to hear God’s voice for the year aheadExplore simple journaling and prayer practices to align your plans with His willShift from striving and self-direction to Spirit-led clarity for 2026 This episode is an invitation into deeper intimacy with the Lord, ongoing sanctification, and a renewed way of entering the new year—not driven by pressure, but led by God. Much more fun this way. Plus, don't miss out on the Heal the Healers Retreat (Jan 16-17 | Madison, WI) for a powerful experience where we’ll gather in person for prayer, teaching, and spiritual activation around hearing God clearly in this next season. You can still register until Jan 9th! Register HERE 👉 https://www.ingahofmann.com/retreat Happy New Year! As you step into 2026, my prayer is that you do so with hope, peace, and His direction.  Tune in now!  Are you a Christian physician longing for a deeper walk with God and a supportive community that truly gets it? The Heal the Healers Mentorship is a Spirit-led program equipping Christian physicians to walk in wholeness, power, and purpose. You’ll grow in intimacy with God, walk boldly in your identity, and learn to integrate faith and medicine—without burnout or compromise. 👉 Enroll here to join the mentorship program.  💌 Want to stay encouraged in the meantime? Sign up for my Weekly Dose—a weekly email filled with encouragement, prayer, and prophetic words for physicians, by a physician. 👉 Join the Weekly Dose here —  you’ll get both weekly encouragement and new podcast episode releases straight to your inbox. Follow me on Facebook Check out my YouTube Channel Join our growing Facebook Community  https://www.ingahofmann.com/prayersupport – Visit my website where you can learn more about me, get free resources, request prayer, or schedule a prayer appointmen...

    36 min
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Do you feel called to medicine, but unclear what God is asking of you in this season? Are you longing for deeper intimacy with Jesus, but struggling to make space for Him in the demands of medicine? Do you crave clear direction from the Holy Spirit, yet feel stuck in overthinking, uncertainty, or spiritual noise? I’m so glad you’re here. This podcast will help you hear God’s voice clearly in your daily life so you can boldly integrate your faith and medicine and step confidently into your God-given purpose in every season. I’m Inga, a Christian physician, mom, wife, and follower of Jesus. For years, I tried to live out my faith authentically while navigating the relentless pressures of academic medicine. But honestly? I was exhausted, overwhelmed, and often unsure whether I was hearing God… or just my own thoughts. I wanted clarity about career decisions, patients, and daily life. I tried to stay consistent with prayer and Scripture, but medicine kept pulling me off track. My quiet time was hit-or-miss. Faith felt compartmentalized. I felt defeated. Then something shifted. I realized I didn’t need more striving — I needed margin. I needed habits rooted in intimacy, not performance. When I committed to daily Scripture and prayer (for real this time), intimacy with God became my foundation. And from that place, I began hearing His voice with clarity — in prayer, in intercession, and even in caring for my patients. That shift led to Spirit-led discernment, bold obedience, and even a miracle with one of my patients that changed me forever. I have never been the same. Now I help Christian physicians: • Hear God’s voice — even on their busiest days • Integrate faith and medicine without apology • Walk confidently as Spirit-led doctors who honor both God and science If you’re ready to stop compartmentalizing your faith and start walking fully in your calling, this podcast is for you. Grab your journal and your sword (yes, your Bible).Let’s become the physicians God created us to be. Next Steps: 👉 Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/612707987672374 🖥️ Visit my website: https://www.ingahofmann.com/ 📪Get my Weekly Dose of Encouragement: https://www.ingahofmann.com/weeklydose 📩 Email me: inga@ingahofmann.com

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