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242. What's Your Spiritual Story? Rosemarie Proctor: A Chaplain’s Journey Through Grief, Healing, and Faith
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What’s your spiritual story? In this heartfelt episode of God: An Autobiography, The Podcast, Dr. Jerry L. Martin sits down with hospital chaplain Rosemarie Proctor to explore a life of evolving faith, profound loss, and deep spiritual wisdom.
Rosemarie’s journey began in a strict Catholic upbringing, where fear-based teachings about heaven and hell shaped her childhood worldview. After decades of spiritual disconnection, it was the sudden loss of her husband and an unexpected prayer from a local minister that opened the door to healing—and brought her back to faith through the Episcopal Church.
At 85 years old, Rosemarie shares her transition from grieving widow to spiritual comforter, offering insight into how she became a hospital chaplain despite never intending to walk that path. In one of the episode’s most moving moments, she recalls the 9/11 chaplain’s prayer—a guiding force in her ministry: "Lord, take me where you want me to go, let me meet who you want me to meet, help me say what you want me to say, and get me out of the way."
Jerry and Rosemarie also discuss:
- How meditation and gardening helped her rediscover the divine
- Her experience with Reiki and insights into Eastern spirituality
- Why God: An Autobiography affirmed her long-held belief that God sets different paths for different people
- The idea of a personal God who is evolving through relationship with humanity
Whether you're religious, spiritual-but-not-religious, or simply curious about the many ways people find meaning, this episode invites you to reflect on the turning points that shape our spiritual lives.
Other Series:
The podcast began with the Dramatic Adaptation of the book and now has several series:
The Life Wisdom Project – Spiritual insights on living a wiser, more meaningful life.
From God to Jerry to You – Divine messages and breakthroughs for seekers.
Two Philosophers Wrestle With God – A dialogue on God, truth, and reason.
Jerry & Abigail: An Intimate Dialogue – Love, faith, and divine presence in partnership.
What’s Your Spiritual Story – Real stories of people changed by encounters with God.
What’s On Our Mind – Reflections from Jerry and Scott on recent episodes.
What’s On Your Mind – Listener questions, divine answers, and open dialogue.
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Chapters
1. 242. What's Your Spiritual Story? Rosemarie Proctor: A Chaplain’s Journey Through Grief, Healing, and Faith (00:00:00)
2. Introduction to God: An Autobiography, The Podcast (00:00:17)
3. Introduction to What's Your Spiritual Story? (00:01:10)
4. Meet Rosemarie: From Catholic Roots to Episcopalian Faith (00:02:02)
5. Letting Go of Materialism and Living with Purpose (00:05:03)
6. From Grief to Grace: A Life-Changing Prayer (00:06:40)
7. Becoming a Hospital Chaplain: A Story of Calling (00:13:26)
8. The Chaplain’s Prayer and Surrendering to the Divine (00:17:11)
9. Finding God in Gardening (00:19:33)
10. Reading God: An Autobiography: Personal God, Evolving Faith (00:21:33)
11. Eastern Paths, Reiki Healing, and Embracing the Mystery (00:27:14)
12. Outro and Contact Information: Stay Connected (00:32:52)
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