Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA)

The Voice of Advocacy

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As Christians in healthcare, we glorify God by serving as a voice for the vulnerable. And that voice is now being featured on a new podcast from CMDA. The Voice of Advocacy is a monthly podcast hosted by CMDA's Senior Vice President of Bioethics Jeff Barrows, DO, MA (Ethics), and it features members of the Advocacy team and special guests. Listen to learn more about Advocacy’s grassroots efforts at the state and federal level, legal and legislative victories, plus learn how you can be involved in achieving justice for the vulnerable.

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Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA)

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Religion

Podcast website

cmda.org

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Can Empathy Be Malicious? The Difference Between True Compassion and Untethered Empathy 07.07.2026

In this episode of The Voice of Advocacy, host Dr. Brick Lantz welcomes Dr. Joe Rigney to dissect a highly counter-cultural and vital topic: The Sin of Empathy: Compassion and Its Counterfeits.

Can God Use a Pandemic? A Doctor’s Journey Through COVID-19 with Dr. Paul Bunge 23.06.2026

In this episode of The Voice of Advocacy, host Dr. Brick Lantz sits down with Dr. Paul Bunge to explore his newly released book, Those Three Years: COVID-19, One Doctor’s Journey and a Prescription for National Healing.

Can God Speak Through Dreams? 09.06.2026

In this episode of The Voice of Advocacy, Dr. Brick Lantz sits down with Pastor Zoran Paunovich to explore a unique, highly biblical tool for reaching the vulnerable and sharing the gospel: understanding and interpreting dreams.

Digital Advocacy, the “Mushy Middle,” and Meeting Women Where They Are 26.05.2026

Dr. Brick Lantz sits down with Dawn Marie Perez, CEO of Stand Up Girl, and Robin Chambers, Vice President of Advocacy for Children at Focus on the Family. Together, they explore the vital role of modern digital technology in reaching young women facing unplanned pregnancies.

Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Scientific Truth, and the Sanctity of Life 24.03.2026

In this episode of The Voice of Advocacy our guest is Dr. Bill Lile, a board-certified OB/GYN and founder of ProLife Doc, as he discusses maternal-fetal medicine, scientific truth, and the sanctity of life.

Intelligent Design in Modern Medicine 30.01.2026

Drawing from his belief in a creator with intelligent design, Dr. Geoffrey Simmons challenges modern evolutionary explanations commonly accepted in healthcare and science.

How Christians Should Engage with a Changing, Broken World 09.01.2026

Dr. Brick Lantz (VP of Advocacy and Bioethics) for CMDA sits down with JC Bicek to discuss current articles on various Bioethical issues in the news.

Bioethics and Culture with Dr. Joy Riley 28.11.2025

Dr. Joy Riley, the director of The Tennessee Center for Bioethics & Culture, talks about how bioethics interact with our faith and culture.

Advocacy for children, IVF, and the role of the family in today’s culture 14.11.2025

In this episode of The Voice of Advocacy, Katy Faust, a leading Pro-Life voice, discusses the topic of IVF and how it affects our culture.

The Pro-Life Movement in Eastern Europe 31.10.2025

In this episode of The Voice of Advocacy, we welcome three remarkable guests from the Balkans—Vesna, Svetlana, and Mila—who offer a powerful glimpse into the challenges and victories of the pro-life movement in Eastern Europe.

Balkan Ladies 22.09.2025

In this episode of The Voice of Advocacy, Dr. Gary Ott, a renowned cardiac transplant surgeon in Portland, Oregon, dives deep into the intricate world of organ donation through the lens of medical expertise and personal faith. He also explains about how his Christian faith shapes his worldview, especially for end-of-life patients near death.

Organ Donation with Dr. Gary Ott 29.08.2025

In this episode of The Voice of Advocacy, Dr. Gary Ott, a renowned cardiac transplant surgeon with Providence Heart and Vascular Clinic in Portland, Oregon, dives deep into the intricate world of organ donation through the lens of medical expertise and personal faith. He also explains about how his Christian faith shapes his worldview, especially for end-of-life patients near death.

A Place Called Heartlight: When Love Moves In to Reach Vulnerable Teens 31.07.2025

In this episode of The Voice of Advocacy, The CMDA’s Vice President of Advocacy and Bioethics, Dr. Brick Lantz, is joined by Mark Gregston, the Founder of Heartlight, to discuss the importance of family relationships, and how Heartlight provides Christ-centered community for teens struggling to find hope.

The modern OB/GYN practice and the future of the PRC 21.06.2025

In this episode of The Voice of Advocacy, Dr. Brick Lantz is joined by Dr. Sandy Christiansen to discuss the modern practice of OB/GYN and how Pregnancy Resource centers can make a lasting difference in a decision to choose life.

Interviewing the Interviewers of WORLD News Group 10.06.2025

On this episode of The Voice of Advocacy podcast, Dr. Brick Lantz interviews Steve West and Leah Savas of WORLD to discuss the field of Christian and pro-life journalism, as well as their unique outlook on the issues CMDA’s Advocacy team is most engaged in.

The Background on Bioethics at CBHD 24.04.2025

On this episode of The Voice of Advocacy podcast, Dr. Matthew Eppinette, Executive Director of The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity (CBHD), discusses the field of bioethics and Christian engagement, his research interests, and the work of CBHD.

Advocating for the Vulnerable: Addressing Health Disparities with Dr. Omari Hodge 09.04.2025

In this episode of The Voice of Advocacy, Dr. Omari Hodge discusses the health disparities from a Christian worldview.

Passing the Torch: Introduction of CMDA’s new VP of Advocacy and Bioethics, Dr. Brick Lantz 03.04.2025

On this episode of The Voice of Advocacy podcast, Dr. Brick Lantz is introduced as the new VP of Advocacy and Bioethics.

New Year, New Advocacy Opportunities 25.01.2025

On this episode of The Voice of Advocacy podcast, Dr. Mike Chupp joins Dr. Jeff Barrows to survey the Advocacy landscape here at the beginning of 2025.

Elections Matter 04.12.2024

On this episode of The Voice of Advocacy podcast, the CMDA Advocacy Team discusses how the recent November 2024 election will impact CMDA’s advocacy efforts moving forward. 

Countering Misinformation with Truth 31.10.2024

Dr. Steven Foley discusses the misinformation surrounding the use of mifepristone and laws concerning abortion and miscarriage treatment, as well as how pro-life healthcare professionals can counter deception with truth.

Voting For Life 07.10.2024

Joseph Kohm III, Esq., discusses the battle against pro-abortion amendments in several states across our nation and ways healthcare professionals can engage in this battle.

Speaking Up for The Preborn 26.08.2024

Kelsey Pritchard, State Public Affairs Director for SBA Pro-Life America, discusses the battle against pro-abortion amendments in several states across our nation.

Being a “Daniel” in Our World Today 22.07.2024

This episode of The Voice of Advocacy podcast was previously recorded for the CMDA Student Pulse podcast. Caroline Grace, MD discusses her steadfast determination to uphold the sanctity of life of all human beings from conception to natural death.

Battling Physician Assisted Suicide 24.06.2024

Nicole Hayes along with Dr. Kevin Garner and Dr. Ben German discuss the battle against the legalization of physician assisted suicide.

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