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Sean Jeung, hospice and hospital chaplain, is a pioneer in demystifying and destigmatizing end-of-life and death and dying. Her words touch and inspire individuals; they make people pause and they make people think.
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Everyday Thin Places

Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso

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In each episode of Everyday Thin Places, birth doula Elizabeth Varaso and interfaith hospice chaplain Rachael Gallagher ​draw from their experiences supporting birthing people and dying people to explore with honesty, authenticity and humor how we can all become more truly-living people.​ Although birth and death are two of the only truly universal human experiences, we often think of them as painful, frightening and best kept behind closed doors. But behind those closed doors Rachael and El ...
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The Natives Follow Jesus podcast recognizes that following Jesus as Native American / First Nation disciples is getting more and more challenging. You don’t have to follow Jesus all alone. Join me every week where you can find positive and encouraging content as you seek to follow Jesus as best as you can. Daron Butler is the host of this weekly show where episodes drop every Monday morning at 6am. Daron is a full-blooded Navajo. His Navajo family are followers of Jesus spanning three genera ...
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Sacramental Whine

David Oliver Kling

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Sacramental Whine an Independent Sacramental Movement Podcast is about the "Independent Sacramental Movement," which is a branch within Christianity rooted in the Catholic and Eastern/Oriental Orthodox branches of the Mystical Body of Christ. The host of the show is David Oliver Kling, a bishop within the Ancient Apostolic Church of Alexandria (http://www.alexandriancommunity.org/). +Oliver is a graduate of Wright State University with a BA in Philosophy and a BA in Religious Studies, a Mast ...
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Tom "Steve" McQueen, M.Div. has devoted his life and vocation to guiding children, couples, executives, and organizations on a path to personal fulfillment and professional success. An award-winning, best-selling author, hospice chaplain, and retired licensed marriage and family therapist, Tom's advice has been sought by those wanting concrete and practical answers to problems, challenges, and obstacles in their lives. Tune-in to Wisdom for a Crazy World and you will be rewarded with insight ...
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The Nook Podcast

Steven Murphy

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Real Faith in Real Time. Because faith is messy and rarely symmetrical. Discussions about the real highs and lows of faith in Christ. Current topics addressed via stories with special guests and commentary.
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Seeing Death Clearly is a show that challenges you to think about your beliefs about death, dying, grief, and living life. I am your host, Jill McClennen, a death doula and end-of-life coach. As a death doula, I found through first-hand experience that the more I came to terms with my thoughts and feelings about death and dying, the more present I became in my everyday life and I hope to share that with you too, how you can live a better life by having a healthier relationship with death and ...
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Cancer.Net Podcast

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

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Cancer.Net Podcast features trusted, timely, and compassionate information for people with cancer, survivors, their families, and loved ones. Expert tips on coping with cancer, recaps of the latest research advances, and thoughtful discussions on cancer care
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I'm here to share motivation through interviews, conversations and other relative content, that reveal the potential for success that's in All of us. I'm a singer, radio personality and host, ready to INSPIRE, MOTIVATE, EMPOWER AND IMPACT your life. Everyone has a story that reflects Faith Over Circumstances Uncovering Success! (F-O-C-U-S) Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lisa-c-phillips/support
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HouseCall with Dr. Mac

Dr. LaKeischa W. McMillan

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HouseCall with Dr. Mac was created in 2014 with the goal of helping individuals connect their health dots. This means that we wanted to create an inviting space where people could share their stories, hear from Healthcare Providers and help the members of the community become integral parts of their healthcare team. Please visit us at housecallwithdrmac.com and join the HouseCall chat so you don't miss any updates!
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Our Sam Talking out Loud Podcast series is produced by Our Sam baby loss charity (Charity Registration Number 1191411). Every year more than a quarter of a million people are affected by baby loss in the UK, yet it still remains one of the most taboo and difficult subjects we come across, leaving many bereaved parents isolated and struggling on their own. Each month, Our Sam Talking out Loud podcasts will not only open the door to honest conversations about baby loss from parents and familie ...
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SHOW NOTES: What does it truly mean to forgive others? If you have been alive for more than five days, then people have probably disappointed, failed, or hurt you. As a result, you are left with the challenge of whether you are going to forgive them. In this episode, discover how to forgive others even when it's difficult. When you receive the life…
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Send us a text Jen Riggs shared her powerful journey of finding her true calling, supporting seniors and especially those living with dementia. After spending years as a stay-at-home mom, she pursued a career in commercial baking, only to have a major back injury end that chapter. What felt like a loss at the time became a turning point. Her cousin…
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Please join me as I welcome Isa Catto to this episode of Where the Veil Grows Thin. Isa Catto's daughter, Bailey, left Colorado for a dream job on Broadway. A charismatic, intellectual, smart, funny young woman, Bailey died just days after graduating high school when she took a drug laced with Fentanyl. Isa graciously agreed to come talk about what…
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SHOW NOTES: Are you living from a place of victory, or just trying to survive? In this episode, we dive into Philippians 3:10 and explore what it means to experience the power of Christ’s resurrection—not just on Easter, but every single day. Learn how resurrection power can transform your mindset, energize your faith, and empower you to rise above…
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Send us a text In this episode, I talk with Lowrey Brown and Brian Ruder from the Final Exit Network, a nonprofit organization that supports people who want more control over their end-of-life choices. Lowrey, the Exit Guide Program Director, grew up in a family where open conversations about death and the importance of quality of life were normal.…
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Join Ben and I as we explore the random encounters in life and the depth and richness that can be found in those moments. We talk about the way reminders of mortality, whether our own or someone else’s, change us. And what we do with what we learn when we wake up and step out into the world. Next episode I'll be welcomg Isa Catto to Where the Veil …
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SHOW NOTES: Everyone needs hope! You may find this week before Easter as just another week. But I find great hope in Easter. When I get discouraged, I can remember how the resurrection of Jesus, gives me hope for each new day. Listen up! You can know how to find hope when everything seems to be going wrong for you. Find hope in the resurrection of …
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Send us a text Rosalia Quintana, a nurse practitioner, has built a career in healthcare while also running a private practice focused on breathwork, psychedelic integration, and trauma transformation. In this conversation, she opens up about her struggles, including reaching the peak of her career in 2018, only to feel an overwhelming sense of empt…
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Today's episode of "Everyday Thin Places" is all about somatic experiencing! We kick off the episode with an introduction to Jim Donnelly and his path toward healing through somatic work and follow up with the role somatic work plays in addressing trauma. Then we hear from Jim about the process of becoming reacquainted with his body's sensations an…
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SHOW NOTES: Have you ever received love you did not earn or deserve? Relationships can be contractual or transactional where you give and the other person gives back. Then, they give and you give back. Subsequently, you give and don't receive anything back so you walk. You move on. Conversely, they give and you don't give back and they ghost you. T…
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SHOW NOTES: Celebrate good times! Lyrics of Kool & The Gang's song, Celebration. I want to celebrate 25 episodes and to thank you listeners for coming along with me. Your messages and feedback are truly appreciated. In this episode, you can hear how I am overcoming Imposter Syndrome and how God helps me move forward in life when things don't go you…
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Send us a text This episode is one that will touch your soul in a profound way. We’re talking about something we don’t often discuss but something that affects us all—walking with people through their final moments on this side of eternity. Our guest today is William Sofield; a man with a calling as tender as it is powerful. He serves as a hospice …
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Send us a text Chris Mamone is an acceptance coach who helps people heal from grief, loss, and trauma so they can find self-acceptance and step into their power. His journey began with profound personal losses that reshaped his life and perspective. In 2020, he experienced the death of his grandfather, and just two years later, after struggling wit…
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SHOW NOTES: When you are under the burden of suffering, you feel many feels. You may feel all alone--abandoned. You may feel hurt and unable to recover. You may feel broken and irreparable. You may even disassociate feeling nothing. Can you find some meaning in your suffering? An ubiquitous quote that people see everywhere on posters, in papers, an…
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Send us a text Jessica Fein shares her deeply personal journey of loss, grief, and resilience. Having lost two sisters, three parents, and most recently, her teenage daughter Dahlia—who passed away one week after her 17th birthday—Jessica's life has been profoundly shaped by death. Her memoir, which explores Dahlia’s life and the journey of moving …
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SHOW NOTES: If you have ever asked, "Why do I suffer and not others?," then listen to this episode of Natives Follow Jesus. Amid your suffering you may ask, “Why does God allow me to suffer and not others?” Your question is valid. Your question needs to be asked. Your question needs to be spoken into the world. Your question needs to be addressed t…
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Send us a text Katina Jones, known as the Purple Priestess, is a reverend with a deep love for the color purple, which she sees as a symbol of spirituality and healing. Everything changed after her mother passed away from ovarian cancer in 1988. At just 22, she had no guidebook on how to navigate such a loss. This left her searching for meaning and…
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SHOW NOTES: When you suffer, you feel all alone. You long for someone to understand. You may have friends who try to offer words of comfort, but oftentimes those words only sound condemning. You feel worse for having shared your pain. I believe that one who follows Jesus can find help in suffering. You can discover how you can wrestle with God in y…
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Send us a text In this episode, I welcome back Hospice Chaplain Hank Dunn. We dive into a crucial yet often misunderstood topic—artificial hydration, nutrition, and voluntary stopping of eating and drinking (VSED) at the end of life. We explore how feeding tubes work, when they are beneficial, and when they may prolong suffering. Hank shares storie…
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Defining faith is a personal, intimate thing to be asked to do. Join Ben LeRoy and I as we step into the conversation that lead us to realize that what we were talking about was just that; a definition of faith. Different for everyone. And important to have if we want to be able to move through our days and nights and come out relatively intact. Th…
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SHOW NOTES: If you feel like you are suffering alone, then I ask you to listen to this episode. Suffering happens and you may feel that no one understands or that no one cares. But I offer to you that there is One who cares. You can cast all your cares on Him because He cares for you. That One who cares is God, the Creator of All Things. Moreover, …
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Send us a text Sandra Doyle, author of My Life at the Cemetery: It's Not as Dead as You Think, shares fascinating and unexpected stories from her years working in a cemetery. Her book features 88 captivating tales, ranging from heartwarming to shocking, each offering a glimpse into the lives and emotions of those left behind. Whether readers laugh,…
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SHOW NOTES: If you believe the myth that you need to find your other half; who would complete you. You will find my take in this episode as an unpopular viewpoint. You don’t need to get married to be a whole person. I believe that one who follows Jesus can find love and express love as a single person. You don’t need to get married to be whole. You…
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Send us a text In this episode, Annie Sklaver Orenstein shares her personal journey of grief after losing her brother, Ben, in Afghanistan 15 years ago. After his death, Annie found little support for siblings, so she wrote Always a Sibling: The Forgotten Mourner's Guide to Grief, a book addressing the unique pain of losing a sibling. She discusses…
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Join Ben and I as we talk about the idea of metastatic joy and goodness; the question of how to spread goodness and the idea that it is so ingrained in us to not talk about the things we do that are good, that we forget how important it is to talk about the good things others are doing in our communities thus inspiring more of that to grow. Thank y…
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Tricia Hersey has been such an inspiration in our own lives, and having her on the podcast would be an absolute dream...but Tricia is protective of her time and really walks the walk of resting. So, we dedicate this episode to Tricia. In this episode, Rachael and Elizabeth are going to be chatting about everything from creating space for rest, the …
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SHOW NOTES: "All you need is love." This lyric written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney offer hope for a life where love is expressed freely for the benefit of humankind. But love may be hard to discover. I believe that love is the foundation for a life of faith. Jesus teaches how love is the essential value for those who follow Him. Listen in! Yo…
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Send us a text Tash Ritz joins the conversation from Sydney, where she reflects on her global journey, growing up in New Zealand after being born in South Africa. With over 14 years of experience working in social enterprises, she has helped founders build businesses focused on social impact and environmental sustainability. Most recently, she auth…
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Welcome to episode 117. In this episode there is an interview with D. T. Bryant, author of “Unless a Seed Falls to the Ground: Welcoming the Death of the Whiteness Gospel.” Father Danny Bryant serves as the priest of St. Mary of Bethany Parish and is a priest within the Anglican Free Fellowship of America. He and his wife Rebecca have four children…
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SHOW NOTES: In this month of February, I am sharing how you can live out love everyday. But, how do you love those who hurt you? You listeners know how hard it is to love those who hurt you--Heartache of a love lost, trauma from physical abuse, PTSD from an attack, anger from being neglected, bitterness from wrongs piled up over the years, or you l…
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Send us a text In this episode, we are joined by Daniel and Patrick Lazour, the creators of Nightside Songs, and Taibi Magar, the director of its Philadelphia production. Nightside Songs is more than a musical—it’s an immersive and communal experience that explores caregiving, illness, death, and the end-of-life journey. Audiences actively particip…
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We first aired this episode 2 years ago when the Philadelphia Eagles were preparing to meet the Kansas City Chiefs at the Super Bowl. With a rematch scheduled this Sunday, we figured a replay of one of our favorite episodes was in order. From 2023 - Joining us for the first time is Erik Johanson, Philadelphia sports fanatic. In the last 5 months, P…
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SHOW NOTES: February is often touted as a month of roses, chocolate, and appreciation, but for many, it can be much less colorful. For you, the month of love might be another 28 days of loneliness, and oftentimes grief. You might feel like your losses become newly refreshed, and an empty house feels more empty. Loneliness and grief share far more c…
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Send us a text In this episode, we explore memorial forests with Gillian Nye. Gillian shares her six years of experience helping families create meaningful, conservation-focused memorials through Better Place Forests. Better Place Forests offers a natural alternative to traditional cemeteries, allowing families to choose a memorial tree where ashes…
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Rachael and Elizabeth discuss their *latest* update before diving into the timely topic of Imbolc. We talk about aligning our energy with the wheel of the year, how people have marked transitions through generations (think bonfires, planning for harvests, and slowly setting intentions), and Elizabeth shares a personal story about her sheep farm exp…
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SHOW NOTES: If you feel like you lack motivation or need a jump-start for your faith this year, I encourage you to consider discovering your One Word Theme. A One Word Theme can "create clarity, power, passion and life-change. The simple power of One Word is that it impacts all six dimensions of your life – mental, physical, emotional, relational, …
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Send us a text Brandon Zimmerman shares the fascinating history and challenges of Mount Vernon Cemetery, a hidden gem in North Philadelphia. Established in 1856, this 28-acre cemetery became a predominantly German burial ground, home to over 33,000 graves. Despite its historical significance, Mount Vernon has faced decades of neglect, transforming …
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Recently I shared the poem "Proxy" by Gloria Heffernan. Join me now in listening to my conversation with her about the way grief and loss have helped her learn the importance of being a peaceful presence in the world. About this episode of Where the Veil Grows Thin: Gloria Heffernan is the author of the poetry collection, What the Gratitude List Sa…
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SHOW NOTES: National events like Martin Luther King Day or a Presidential Inauguration can overshadow your life. You can feel like their stories are so great or so famous. You may even feel very small. But, don't despair. Your life story matters. No matter how small or insignificant you may feel, you have a story to tell. You have a life to be prou…
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Send us a text Marie Miller, a medical medium and theta healing instructor based near Columbus, Ohio, shares her fascinating journey into the spiritual and healing realms. Her experiences began after a near-death experience as a child, which opened her perception to the spirit world. Growing up in a small town of 250 people, she often sensed when s…
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In this episode, episode 116, I have the honor of speaking with Bishop Joshua Paszkiewicz, who serves as Coadjutor Bishop in the Ancient Apostolic Church of Alexandria. We have an exciting episode planned for you. We discussed several topics, especially post-denominationalism. Links: Ancient Apostolic Church of Alexandria.…
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SHOW NOTES: As you begin a new year, you may wonder how to jumpstart your faith for what the new year may bring. Whether you are curious about what it means to follow Jesus, a new follower of Jesus, or someone who has decided to follow Jesus awhile ago, you can jumpstart your faith with a New Year beginning. “Seek and you will find; knock and the d…
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Send us a text Penny Smith, widely known as Hospice Nurse Penny on TikTok, brings over 20 years of experience as a nationally certified hospice nurse and a unique perspective shaped by her late start in nursing at age 40. Now 62, Penny embraces the wisdom of aging, especially in her work with end-of-life care. During the pandemic, she found her voi…
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SHOW NOTES: "Things which do not grow and change are dead things." Louise Erdich, an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, offered this quote that you need to read, to hear, and to understand about starting new things. She challenges you to be alive by growing and changing. In this episode of Natives Follow Jesus, I share…
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SHOW NOTES: You may feel like the New Year brings more fears than freedom. You may fear that the New Year will only bring the worse from this past year repeating the negative experiences of the past. You may be afraid of what next year may bring. You might feel anxious, overwhelmed, or paralyzed. But, I believe there is hope! In this episode, I wan…
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SHOW NOTES: I believe Natives who Follow Jesus can “speak the truth in love” when it comes to history in the Americas and Christianity today. In four episodes I will be talking about Myths of Native America and Misconceptions of Christianity. Since I live in both worlds as a Navajo who is a Christian, I believe that I can add unique insight and per…
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Send us a text This episode celebrates a significant milestone: two years of our podcast! Stephen and I reflect on the journey, exploring our growth, challenges, and the remarkable connections we’ve made along the way. A highlight of our conversation is our annual tradition of reviewing the past year, made even more special this time by recording i…
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SHOW NOTES: I believe Natives who Follow Jesus can “speak the truth in love” when it comes to history in the Americas and Christianity today. In four episodes I will be talking about Myths of Native America and Misconceptions of Christianity. Since I live in both worlds as a Navajo who is a Christian, I believe that I can add unique insight and per…
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Join me and my dear friend, Sonja Linman, for a 30 min conversation about grief, the great denominator of humankind....the most common thread that connects us all. We talk about our lives working with children who are grieving. How they so beautifully teach us what they need from us or the times when they cannot how we have to trust we have it in u…
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SHOW NOTES: I believe Natives who Follow Jesus can “speak the truth in love” when it comes to history in the Americas and Christianity today. In four episodes I will be talking about Myths of Native America and Misconceptions of Christianity. Since I live in both worlds as a Navajo who is a Christian, I believe that I can add unique insight and per…
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