Discipleship is Relationship

June 14, 2023

Roger was born and spent his early years in Del Rio, Texas on the US/Mexican border. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Physics from Texas A&M University in 1967, earned his Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1970, and his Doctor of Ministry from San Francisco Theological Seminary in 1988 with a focus on nurturing spiritual growth. During his career in campus ministry, Roger served on seven campuses in Weatherford, Fort Worth, and San Antonio. In 1994, Roger was asked to begin a local CMDA ministry in San Antonio and the UT Health Science Center. He embraced the opportunity to impact student lives during these critical years and formed lasting relationships which span four decades. In retirement, the author continues to pursue his life passions: spending time with Melva, his wife of 54 years, and his “kids” and grandkids, fishing, hunting, charcuterie, cooking, carpentry, gardening, and writing. Putting It All Together is exactly what the title suggests: a compilation of much that the author has learned on the anvil of experience, taught to students, written about in a variety of formats, and confirmed in the day-to-day rhythms of living the Christian life.

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WATCH ADDITIONAL PULSE PODCAST EPISODES

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The Roots of Human Flourishing

Dr. Chris Lisanti discusses with Bill on how healthcare professionals and trainees can incorporate the biopsychosocial-spiritual model into their life and practice?

Mar 26 2025

Leading CMDA from a Regional POV

Wes Ehrhart and Connor Ham talk with Bill in studio about their experiences and insights gained from working as CMDA Regional Directors.

Mar 12 2025

From Zero to Fifty: A Medical Student’s Journey in Building a Thriving Chapter

Bill Reichart and guest, Kayla Grooters, 3rd year medical student from Western Michigan discuss how God can grow a student chapter simply by using student's faithful steps of obedience.

Feb 26 2025

Defining DEI, Racism, Segregation, Gender Affirming and More in the Body of Christ

This episode of the CMDA Student Pulse podcast features Dr. Omari Hodge, a family physician and leader in Christian medical missions, discussing navigating cultural issues like DEI and gender affirming care while upholding a Christian worldview. Dr. Hodge emphasizes the importance of understanding the language and intent behind these issues, prioritizing a relationship with Christ above all other titles, and engaging with those who hold differing views in a loving and truthful manner. He encourages healthcare professionals to be wise as serpents and harmless as doves, studying the perspectives of others and using their knowledge for the glory of God.

Feb 12 2025

Finding Resilience and Blessing Within a Medical Marriage

Bill and guests, Bryan and Sharon Stoudt, discuss the importance of preparing for marriage.

Jan 22 2025

Exploring Embodied Faith

Bill Reichart and guest, Rev. Dr. Stephen Ko, author of the latest book "Faith Embodied", discuss how we glorify God with our physical and spiritual health.

Jan 8 2025

Battling the Scourge of Human Trafficking

Bill Reichart and Ashleigh Chapman, JD discuss the reality of human trafficking and how healthcare professionals are uniquely positioned to make a difference on behalf of its victims.

Dec 16 2024

2024 Student Pulse Highlights

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Nov 20 2024

Anatomy of Faith: A Medical Student’s Journey Out of Mormonism to Finding Christ

Indy Hanson and host, Bill Reichart discuss his journey from being LDS, born and raised, to finding Christ in an anatomy lab at medical school.

Nov 6 2024

The Key to Christian Growth and Faithful Witness within Academia

Dr. James Tour and host Bill Reichart discuss How To Stand Strong as a Christian within Academia and the one thing that James has done for over 40 years that has been the foundation of his faith and Christian growth.

Oct 23 2024

Medical Missions with a Twist

Alexis Vonzalez Antonucci, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine Class of 2025, discusses her experience serving with CMDA in Cuba with our Medical Education International ministry.

Oct 9 2024

Putting Faith on Display within Healthcare

Bill and guest, Madison Kritsch, OMS 3 from Rocky Vista University, discuss how she came to medical school and how going on a CMDA GHO trip changed her.

Sep 25 2024

The Importance of Nurturing the Soul during Residency and Fellowship

Andrew Wilson, DO PGY-7, Interventional Cardiology fellow at UT-Austin, and Bill discuss the challenges of residency and fellowship and how to nurture your soul through them.

Sep 11 2024

How a CMDA Advisor Shapes Student Lives

Bill Reichart and guest Lisa Archer discuss her role as a Campus Advisor to the CMDA student chapter at AT Still Campus in Kirksville, MO.

Aug 21 2024

The Circuitous Journey of Faith

Bill Reichart and Violeta Mora, M3 at American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, discuss her route to medical school that began in Cuba and continued in the Caribbean and in the US!

Aug 7 2024

The Power of Being on Mission Together

Bill Reichart and guest Giovanna Owen discuss the amazing impact that going on a CMDA Global Health Outreach trip had on her.

Jul 24 2024

Can You Have a Non-Anxious Life?

Bill Reichart and guest Alan Fadling discuss how anxiety influences us and how we can experience the peace of God's presence.

Jul 10 2024

Walking with God is A Winding Path

Host Bill Reichart and Elise Barberis discuss the ways God has led her through a very winding path to medical school.

Jun 19 2024

Being a “Daniel” in our Day

Recent medical school graduate Caroline Wilson, MD discusses her steadfast determination to uphold the sanctity of life of all human beings from conception to natural death.

Jun 5 2024

How To Become a “Cultural Heretic”

Host Bill Reichart and Dr. Thaddeus Williams discuss his newest book, "Don't Follow Your Heart."