The CMDA Student Pulse Podcast

Black Coffee and Bedside Prayers: One Nurse's Journey Through Suffering and Grace - Derek Hadinger

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 most important pieces of advice you would like to give nursing students who are about to enter the field? SHOW NOTES: To contact Mr. Hadinger, email wfedan@gmail.com [wfedan@gmail.com]. To purchase his book, go to: https://www.amazon.com/Years-Strong-Coffee-Strong-Willed-Patients/dp/B0FLF6QLZB/ref=sr_1_3 [https://www.amazon.com/Years-Strong-Coffee-Strong-Willed-Patients/dp/B0FLF6QLZB/ref=sr_1_3]

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

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/ [https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/]

Trust Before Truth: Leading with Cultural Wisdom Across Boundaries

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.

When Illness Becomes a Teacher: A Med Student's Spiritual Journey: Crystal Ralls

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/ [https://ccm.cmda.org/match-day/match-day-congratulations/] National Convention information: https://natcon.cmda.org/ [https://natcon.cmda.org/] Global Health Outreach: https://cmda.org/global-health-outreach/ [https://cmda.org/global-health-outreach/]

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 [https://www.amazon.com/Be-Woman-Confusion-Identity-Christians/dp/1087784441/?tag=thegospcoal-20]“ 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 [https://cbn.com/news/health/2-top-physician-groups-oppose-trans-surgery-minors-detransitioner-wins-malpractice-case]