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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. 4D AGO

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

    Send a text 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 appo...

    26 min

  2. MAR 3

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

    Send a text 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 appo...

    27 min

  3. FEB 18

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

    Send a text 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 appo...

    23 min

  4. FEB 10

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

    Send a text 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 appo...

    21 min

  5. FEB 5

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

    Send a text 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 appo...

    30 min

  6. JAN 6

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

    Send a text 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 appo...

    36 min

  7. 12/30/2025

    47. Start 2026 Right With God: 3 Simple Spiritual Habits for Busy Physicians

    Send a text What if the way you start 2026 spiritually matters more than any goal you set this year? As physicians, we’re great at planning, setting targets, and pushing forward, but when it comes to our walk with God, many of us start the year with good intentions and no clear plan. In today’s episode, I’m sharing three simple, practical ways to begin 2026 grounded in God without adding pressure, perfectionism, or unrealistic expectations. This isn’t about another New Year’s checklist. It’s about setting your intention with the Lord and creating sustainable spiritual rhythms that fit the realities of medicine. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why starting the year with God matters more than any resolutionHow to set a meaningful spiritual goal for the new yearHow to choose a Bible reading plan without overthinking itWhy Scripture is essential for clarity, discernment, and stability in uncertain timesHow journaling helps you capture revelation, direction, and God’s voicePractical tools busy physicians can actually stick withI also share a personal story about Bible reading, perfectionism, and how easy it is to lose momentum before the year even begins—and how to avoid that trap this time. If you’re a Christian physician who wants to start 2026 anchored in God’s Word and aligned with His voice, this episode will help you take the first step. ----- Invitation to the Heal the Healers Physician Retreat happening January 16–17 in the Madison, Wisconsin area. This small, in-person retreat is designed to help Christian physicians: Hear God’s voice more clearlySpend unhurried time in His presenceReflect, journal, pray, and receive direction for the year aheadLearn and practice discernment in a Spirit-led, Scripture-anchored environmentRegistration closes January 9. On-site rooms nearly full, nearby hotel options available. You can learn more and register at:  👉 ingahofmann.com/retreat ____ 📖 Episodes Referenced in This Episode Bible Reading for Busy Physicians Episode 32Episode 34Episode 39Episode 40Journaling & Hearing God’s 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 appo...

    30 min

  8. 12/19/2025

    46. Why Busy Physicians Can’t Focus During Bible Reading—and How to Fix It

    Send a text Do you ever sit down to read your Bible, only to find your mind racing, your to-do list popping up, or your eyes getting heavy within minutes? You’re not failing spiritually. You are not a bad Christian. You’re just a busy physician trying to meet God in the middle of mental fatigue and constant demand. In this episode of Heal the Healers, I break down why focus during Bible reading is so hard for physicians, and share simple, practical strategies to help you stay anchored in Scripture, even on your busiest days. You’ll learn: The three most common distractions physicians face during quiet time and how to respond to each oneA simple way to capture racing thoughts without losing momentum in ScriptureWhat to do when your mind wanders (and why rereading is not failure)How posture, fatigue, and environment affect spiritual focus more than you thinkBonus tips for engaging with hard or “boring” passages and finding the hidden gold God placed thereThis isn’t about longer quiet times or putting more pressure on yourself. It’s about meeting God with intention, even in short moments, and trusting that His Word still speaks clearly when we slow down enough to listen. I’ll also share a brief invitation to the upcoming Heal the Healers Physician Retreat (Jan 16–17, Madison, WI)—our final call for those longing to hear God’s voice more clearly in this next season. You can get all the details here 👉 https://www.ingahofmann.com/retreat If you’ve ever felt frustrated, distracted, or discouraged during Bible reading, this episode will encourage you and give you tools you can use today. 🎧 Listen in and be refreshed. 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 appo...

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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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