Faith in Healthcare
Faith in Healthcare
Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA)
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya on Faith, Science, and Public Health
52 minutes Posted Apr 16, 2026 at 8:28 am.
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Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Director of the NIH and Acting Director of the CDC, joins host Dr. Mike Chupp and regular co-host Dr. Brick Lantz for a conversation on faith, science, and public health. As confidence in healthcare institutions has declined in recent years, Dr. Bhattacharya reflects on the cultural pressures that have shaped scientific discourse, from silenced debate to the challenges of pursuing honest inquiry. He shares his perspective on NIH funding priorities, lessons from COVID, vaccine science, and the ethical complexities surrounding gender medicine, along with how his faith in Christ shapes both his convictions and his leadership. This is a meaningful episode for anyone seeking to pursue truth with integrity and lead with courage in service to others, while remembering we ultimately answer to God alone.