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Your workplace can be an environment of hope and healing. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson joins his friend Gil Stricklin, founder of Marketplace Chaplains, to discuss the advantages of bringing chaplains into secular businesses. You'll hear remarkable stories of how God is transforming lives and restoring families as chaplains reach people who would never set foot in a church. Discover how the Christian faith is making a difference where people work. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29?v=20251111

In this week's episode of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex records at Liberty University, a location holding significant personal significance. Alex welcomes Dr. Dondi Costin, the President of Liberty University, as his guest. Dr. Costin assumed the role of Liberty University's sixth president on July 1, 2023, returning to his alma mater after serving five years as president of Charleston Southern University. With a distinguished military career spanning 36 years, Dr. Costin retired as a Major General and served as the eighteenth Air Force Chief of Chaplains in the Pentagon. Together, Alex and Dr. Costin discuss the work of God through the University and the impact of Christian education on global transformation.Scriptures:Phillipians 1:61 Corinthians 12Book of Revelation1 Corinthians 6:19-20Links:Alex McFarlandAsk AlexMy Relationship with God Free e-bookBook: 100 Bible Questions and Answers For Prophecy and End TimesThe Cove - July 17-19 & 27-31Book: 100 Bible Questions And Answers For FamiliesUnited in Prayer DevotionalsSpeaking CalendarBook AlexGive OnlineAlex McFarland MinistriesP.O. Box 485Pleasant Garden, NC 273131-877-937-4631 (1-877-YES-GOD1)Guest Info:Dr. Dondi CostinLiberty University Keywords/Hashtags:#podcast #pfcaudiovideo #thealexmcfarlandshow #alexmcfarland #podcastcommunity #Bible #author #apologist #christians #apologetics #religion #prayer #truth #scriptures #alexmcfarlandministries #DrDondiCostin #LibertyUniversity #christianeducation #military #1stamendment #billofrights #AirForce #ChiefofChaplainsSend us a text

Text a Message to the ShowA special guest host interviews Chaplain Altic to recap the year!  Police Major Joe Grasela joins Jared to give us a recap of their favorite moments from the 2025 Hey Chaplain episodes.  Listen in to find out what were the most noteworthy episodes of the year; also included are the top ten listener countries and cities. And don't miss a sneak peek of what's coming in 2026 and beyond!Episodes directly referenced in the show:Dana Gouge was on episodes 110 and 110.5Tim Eggebraaten was on episodes 114 and 114.5Todd Hixson was on episodes 107 and 107.5Rick James was on episode 120Jim Dudley's Halloween episode was Bonus Ep 46My solo episode on grief was Bonus Ep 44Shenee Davis and Gregg Dorsett were on episodes 126 and 126.5Jamison White was on episode 128Jake the International Security Specialist Guy was on episode 117Music is by DJ WilliamsHey Chaplain Podcast Episode 130Tags: Podcasting, Bagpipes, Career, Chaplains, Copline,  DEA, Detectives, Encouragement, Funerals, History, Imposter Syndrome, Listeners, Microphones, Music, Police, RCMP, Recording, Serial Killers, Support, Kansas City, San Francisco, Wichita, California, Kansas, CanadaSupport the showThanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain

On the morning of December 8, 1944, General George S. Patton rang  his Third Army Chief Chaplain asking him for a prayer to stop the rains. What ensued was a conversation of revelation with one of our nations greatest Generals, his faith and his die hard belief that victory was only ensured through prayer. The Chief Chaplain ended up producing a prayer card with a Christmas message from General Patton on the reverse side, as well as Training Letter No 5 with instructions to Chaplains and Commanders on the importance that everyone pray. 250,000 prayer cards were printed and distributed by December 14, 2025. In the end the rains stopped, the German advance was arrested and the prayers were answered. #BardsFM_DiggingIntoTheWord #TheBirthOfJesus #MerryChristmas Bards Nation Health Store: www.bardsnationhealth.com EnviroKlenz Air Purification, promo code BARDS to save 10%: www.enviroklenz.com EMPShield protect your vehicles and home. Promo code BARDS: Click here MYPillow promo code: BARDS >> Go to https://www.mypillow.com/bards and use the promo code BARDS or... Call 1-800-975-2939.  White Oak Pastures Grassfed Meats, Get $20 off any order $150 or more. Promo Code BARDS: www.whiteoakpastures.com/BARDS BardsFM CAP, Celebrating 50 Million Downloads: https://ambitiousfaith.net Morning Intro Music Provided by Brian Kahanek: www.briankahanek.com Windblown Media 20% Discount with promo code BARDS: windblownmedia.com Founders Bible 20% discount code: BARDS >>> TheFoundersBible.com Mission Darkness Faraday Bags and RF Shielding. Promo code BARDS: Click here EMF Solutions to keep your home safe: https://www.emfsol.com/?aff=bards Treadlite Broadforks...best garden tool EVER. Promo code BARDS: TreadliteBroadforks.com No Knot Today Natural Skin Products: NoKnotToday.com Health, Nutrition and Detox Consulting: HealthIsLocal.com Destination Real Food Book on Amazon: click here Images In Bloom Soaps and Things: ImagesInBloom.com Angeline Design: AngelineDesign.com DONATE: Click here Mailing Address: Xpedition Cafe, LLC Attn. Scott Kesterson 591 E Central Ave, #740 Sutherlin, OR  97479

Severe acute brain injury presents acute and longitudinal challenges. Addressing total pain involves managing physical symptoms and providing emotional, social, and spiritual support to enhance quality of life for patients and their families. In this episode, Kait Nevel, MD, speaks with Claire J. Creutzfeldt, MD, author of the article "Neuropalliative Care in Severe Acute Brain Injury and Stroke" in the Continuum® December 2025 Neuropalliative Care issue. Dr. Nevel is a Continuum® Audio interviewer and a neurologist and neuro-oncologist at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Liewluck is a professor in the department of neurology at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. Additional Resources Read the article: Neuropalliative Care in Severe Acute Brain Injury and Stroke With Dr. Claire Creutzfeldt Subscribe to Continuum®: shop.lww.com/Continuum Earn CME (available only to AAN members): continpub.com/AudioCME Continuum® Aloud (verbatim audio-book style recordings of articles available only to Continuum® subscribers): continpub.com/Aloud More about the American Academy of Neurology: aan.com Social Media facebook.com/continuumcme @ContinuumAAN Host: @IUneurodocmom Guest: @cj_creutzfeldt Full episode transcript available here Dr Jones: This is Dr Lyell Jones, Editor-in-Chief of Continuum. Thank you for listening to Continuum Audio. Be sure to visit the links in the episode notes for information about earning CME, subscribing to the journal, and exclusive access to interviews not featured on the podcast. Dr Nevel: Hello, this is Dr Kait Nevel. Today I'm interviewing Dr Claire Creutzfeldt about her article on neuropalliative care in severe acute brain injury and stroke, which appears in the December 2025 Continuum issue on neuropalliative care. Claire, welcome to the podcast, and please introduce yourself to the audience. Dr Creutzfeldt: Thanks, thanks for having me. Yeah, I'm an associate professor of neurology at the University of Washington. I'm a stroke neurologist and palliative care researcher and really have focused my career on how we can best integrate palliative care principles into the care of patients with severe stroke and other neurocritical illness. Dr Nevel: Wonderful. Well, I'm looking forward to talking to you today about your excellent article that I really enjoyed reading. To get us started, can you tell us what you feel is the most important takeaway from your article for the practicing neurologist? Dr Creutzfeldt: Yeah. You know, I think one is always a little biased by what one is working on currently. And I think what I'm most excited about or feel more strongly about is this idea that stroke and severe acute brain injury are not an event, but really a chronic illness that people are left with usually for the rest of their lives, that change their life radically. And I think that education, research funding, also the clinical setting, current healthcare models aren't set up for that. And this idea that severe acute brain injury, you know, should be viewed as a lifelong condition that requires support across all ranges of goals of care. So curative, restorative, palliative and end-of-life care. Dr Nevel: Yeah, I love that part of your article, how you really highlighted that concept. And I think obviously that's something that we see in neurology and learn, especially as we transition out of our residency stages. But I think especially for the trainees listening, can sometimes be hospital inpatient-heavy, if you will, that kind of you can lose sight of that, that these acute strokes, severe acute brain injury, it turns into a chronic illness or condition that patients are dealing with lifelong. Dr Creutzfeldt: Often what we do in a very acute setting is like, is really cool and sexy and like, we can cure people from their stroke if they come, you know, at the right time with the right kind of stroke to the right hospital. And often the symptoms that people come in with much later on are harder to treat and address, partly because the focus in education, clinical and research just hasn't been as much on that time. Dr Nevel: Yeah, absolutely. So, can you talk to us about this concept of total pain? What does it mean, and how do we incorporate this concept into the way that we view our approach, our patient care? Dr Creutzfeldt: Total pain is a very old word, but it's sort of coming back into fashion in the palliative care world because it really describes all those sources of suffering or sources of distress, like, beyond what we sort of really think of as sort of the physical symptoms in recovery of stroke. As many of you know, palliative care often thinks in this multidimensional way of the physical distress, physical pain, but also psychological, emotional, social and spiritual, existential. And both- we sort of created sort of a figure that incorporates all of them and also includes both patients and their family members. They share some of these sources of distress, but they also have distinct ones that need to be addressed. And at the core of that total pain is what we need to provide, is sort of optimal communication and goals-of-care prognosis. Dr Nevel: Yeah, I'm thinking about all of those aspects and not just focusing on one. How does the disease trajectory of severe acute brain injury and stroke play a role in the palliative care approach? And how should we kind of going back to that original point of this idea of severe acute brain injury being an acute event and then oftentimes turning into kind of a chronic condition? How does that play a role in how we address palliative care with our patients, or kind of the stages of palliative care with our patients? Dr Creutzfeldt: Yeah, I think several things, especially for neurologists, is the more traditional palliative care illnesses, like cancer or congestive heart failure, illnesses where people are diagnosed when they're still functioning at a relatively high level and tend to have time to consider their prognosis and their goals of care in the end of life wishes and to meet with palliative care and to consider their personhood. Who am I? What's most important for me? And stroke, people with stroke, they not only present at their worst, they meet us at their worst, at a time when the patient themselves usually can't speak for themselves, when their personhood has been stripped from them. And then as providers, we, you know, we often really just get that one opportunity to get the conversation right and to guide people towards, you know, what we would call optimal and goal-concordant care. So, the challenges are many. I do think that the burden of these early conversations is on neurologists and really requires the neurologists to show compassion, to learn communication skills, think really hard about how you want to communicate prognosis and goals of care early on, because it's going to color people's experiences and decisions longitudinally. You asked about, sort of, this trajectory. And I do think it's important to think about, you know, what really happens even after the thrombectomy or even after we discharge people, especially from the ICU. Because for us, often after sort of day five or six, you know, we're sort of done. We're thinking about secondary stroke prevention. And, you know, how do I get the patient to rehab or out of the hospital? For the patients and families, this is when it really all just starts. You know, this is when they- when they're first memories are usually, you know, they hardly remember that acute setting. And so, when they are medically stable, we're done with the acute blood pressure treatment where we've removed the Foley, we've made a decision about nutrition. For us that tends to be a time where we let go a little; for patients and families that tends to actually be the time when they have to think about how am I going to live with this and what are the next several months or years going to look like? And so being there for them is important. Dr Nevel: That's such a, I think, important point, that when we have our plan in place, we know medically what the plan is for that patient and we're starting to step back, think about rehab or discharge. That's when oftentimes more quote-unquote "reality" steps in for patients and families about what their future is going to look like. Dr Creutzfeldt: And medical stability is not even close to neurological stability. And so, they are still in the middle of real prognostic uncertainty, and often waxing and waning symptoms or new symptoms coming up for them. Like pain, you know, post thalamic pain syndrome, just as an example, tends to be something that doesn't develop until later. Dr Nevel: Right, right. Absolutely. And since you touched on this concept of prognostic uncertainty, and, you know, that's something that's so challenging in severe acute brain injury, especially the early days when you talk about this, you know, that things tend to become a little bit more certain as more time passes. But these are really hard conversations because a lot of times feel like big decisions that need to be made early on, you know? Dr Creutzfeldt: Huge! Dr Nevel: Sometimes things like trach and PEG and things like that. How do you approach that conversation? I know you talk about that a little bit in your article. You touch on that, some of the, kind of, strategies or concepts that we use in palliative care to approach this prognostic uncertainty with patients. Dr Creutzfeldt: Yeah, I think the challenge is to balance this acknowledging uncertainty with still being able to guide the families and allow them to trust you. So, there are a few things that I have said in the past, and I have taught in the past, and I don't use anymore. They include sentences like I don't have a crystal ball, for example. Nobody was asking you for one. The other one that I want us to avoid, I think, is the sentence we are terrible at prognosticating. Because what I have seen is that that sentence carries on for families. And families at nine months are still saying, well, you guys are terrible at prognosticating. That's what you told me. First of all, it's all relative, and relative to non-neural providers---even at this time using Google and AI, we're actually quite good at prognosticating. It's just that a wide range early on. So that's how I would change that sentence is, early on after stroke, the range of possible outcomes is still very wide. And so, you've communicated uncertainty without saying I have no idea what I'm doing, which is not true. That is in order to help families be able to trust you and also to trust the person who comes after you, because we all know that a week or two after admission, we do know a lot more. And if we told them on day one that we're terrible at prognosticating, it's hard to sort of build that trust again later. You also asked about, you know, communication strategies. And I think it's this range of possible outcomes that I think is a good guideline for us to work on. And that range, sort of like a confidence interval, is still very wide early on. And as we collect more information over time, both about the clinical scenario that is evolving in front of us and about the patient who we are learning more about over time, this confidence interval becomes smaller. And that's where this idea of the best case/worst case scenario sort of conversation, for example, comes from: that range of possible outcomes. Dr Nevel: So, what to you is most challenging about palliative care for patients with severe acute brain injury and stroke? Dr Creutzfeldt: I think the biggest challenge in stroke care is balancing restorative and curative care with palliative and end-of-life. And that is especially early on when sort of everything is possible, when patients and families want to hear the good news and, I think, are also quite willing to hear the bad news, and probably should. So, I think that that communication is hard when, you know, really we want to provide goal-concordant care. We want to make sure that people get that care that is most important to them and can meet the outcomes that are most important to them. Dr Nevel: Yeah, agree. What is most rewarding? Dr Creutzfeldt: I think these patients and families have enormous needs and are extremely grateful if they can find someone that they can trust and who can guide them and who will stick with them. And when I say someone, I think that can be a team. That always depends on how we communicate. In the ideal world, it would be the same person following someone over time, the patient and the family over time. But in our current healthcare system, we're usually moving on from one place to another and being able to communicate with the people that come after you. Telling the family that you're a team and supporting them through that, I think, is really important. Dr Nevel: Yeah. And like you touched upon, patients and families, I think oftentimes they're looking for, you mentioned, you know, the sharing and communication and they're looking for information. Dr Creutzfeldt: You know, what's really rewarding is working with a team. And health care has really excelled at that. And I think we have a lot done from them is that it's not always the MD that family needs. And we have a lot of people at our side, and I think we need more of them. Chaplains, social workers; psychologists, actually, I think; and nurses or- in an ideal world, would really work together to support these multidisciplinary, multidimensional symptoms. Dr Nevel: Yeah. I think it benefits both the patient and the care team, too. Dr Creutzfeldt: Absolutely! Dr Nevel: It's helpful to be part of a team. You know, there's camaraderie in that and, like, a shared goal, and I think the thought is rewarding, too. Dr Creutzfeldt: If we really try and think about severe stroke as a chronic illness or severe acute brain injury as a chronic illness not unlike cancer, then if you think about the systems that have been built for cancer where an entire team of providers follows the patient and their family member over time, I think we need that, too. Dr Nevel: Yeah, I agree. That point, every member of the team has overlapping things, but has a slightly individual role to a degree too, which is also helpful to the patient and the family. You talked about this a little bit in your article, and I want to hear more from you about what we know about healthcare disparities in this area of medicine and in providing palliative care for patients with severe acute brain injury and stroke. Dr Creutzfeldt: Yeah, I think actually a lot of the huge decisions that we make, especially early on, are highly variable. And can identify people by various things, whether it's their race or ethnicity or sex or age, or even where they live in the United States. But decisions tend to be made differently. And so, just as an example, we know that I think people who identify as black, for sure, are less likely to receive the acute, often life-saving interventions like TNK or thrombectomy and more likely to undergo longer-term, life-prolonging treatment like PEG and trach. That seems true, after adjusting for clinical severity and things like that. And so disparities like that may be based on cultural preferences or well-informed decisions, and then we can support them. But of course, unfortunately there's a clear idea when we see, often, unexplained variability that a lot is due to uninformed decisions and poor communication and possibly racism in certain parts. And that is, of course, something that has to be addressed. Dr Nevel: Yeah, absolutely. What are future areas of research in this area? I know you do a lot of research in this area and I'd love to hear about some of it and what you think is exciting or kind of new and going to change the way we think about things, perhaps. Dr Creutzfeldt: I think every aspect of stroke continues to be exciting and just, you know, our focus of today and my research is on palliative care. I mean, obviously, the things we can do in rehab these days have to be embraced, and the acute stuff. But I think this longitudinal support, an ideally longitudinal multidisciplinary support for patients and families, requires more research. I think it will help us with prognosis. It will help us with communicating things early on and learning more about sort of multidimensional symptoms of these patients over time. That requires more research. And then, how can we change the healthcare system---in a sustainable way, obviously---to maximize quality of life for the survivors and their families? Dr Nevel: Going back to that total pain again, making sure that we're incorporating that longitudinally. Dr Creutzfeldt: I think there are currently 94 million people worldwide living with the aftermath of a stroke. I joined a stroke survivor support group recently. People are supporting each other that have that had their stroke, like, 14 years ago and are still in that just to show that this is not one and done. People are still struggling with symptoms afterwards and want support. Dr Nevel: Before we close out, is there anything else that you'd like to add? Dr Creutzfeldt: Your questions have all been great, and I think one observation is that we've talked a lot about, sort of, new ideas of the need for longitudinal care for patients after severe stroke. There's still a ton for all of us to do to optimize the care we provide in the very acute setting, to optimize the way we communicate in the very acute setting. To make sure we are, for example, providing the same message as our team members and providing truly compassionate goal-concordant care from the time they hit the emergency room throughout. Including time-limited trials, for example. Dr Nevel: Well, thank you so much for chatting with me today about your article on this really important topic. Again, today I've been interviewing Dr Claire Creutzfeldt about her article on neuropalliative care in severe acute brain injury and stroke, which appears in the December 2025 Continuum issue on neuropalliative care. Be sure to check out Continuum Audio episodes from this and other issues. And as always, to our listeners, please check out the article. It's great, highly recommend. And thank you to our listeners for joining us today. And thank you so much, Claire, for sharing your expertise with us today. Dr Creutzfeldt: Thanks for having me. Dr Monteith: This is Dr Teshamae Monteith, Associate Editor of Continuum Audio. If you've enjoyed this episode, you'll love the journal, which is full of in-depth and clinically relevant information important for neurology practitioners. Use the link in the episode notes to learn more and subscribe. AAN members, you can get CME for listening to this interview by completing the evaluation at continpub.com/audioCME. Thank you for listening to Continuum Audio.

Text a Message to the ShowThis is our Christmas Bonus Episode for 2025! Today's guest is police chaplain Mark Femmel from St Louis. We're talking about the goodness of police officers, ride alongs, Christmas services at church, and Mark has a special Christmas message for you.Music is by Audionautix and by Kevin MacLeodHey Chaplain Bonus Episode 47Tags: Christmas, Chaplains, Church, Holidays, Ministers, Morale, Police, Kansas City, St Louis, Kansas, MissouriSupport the showThanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain

It's Thursday, December 18th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Syrian Christians are suffering Christians in Syria are facing new challenges and growth. The Middle Eastern country is now ruled by a transitional government after the autocratic rule of Bashar al-Assad ended a year ago. Freedom of expression seems to be increasing; however, Christians still suffer persecution. Christian students, women, clergy, and business owners face insults and threats in public. Despite this, one pastor told Open Doors, “After all the violence in the country, some non-Christians are now more open to hear about Christianity, because they see that Christianity brings peace, and we hope that God will touch their hearts.” In John 14:27, Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” Two U.S. soldiers and U.S. civilian interpreter killed in Syria Two U.S. soldiers and a U.S. civilian interpreter were killed in an attack in Syria over the weekend. The U.S. military blamed the attack on the Islamic State group.  Hundreds of American troops are in eastern Syria as part of a coalition to fight the Islamic State. U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on X, “This was an ISIS attack against the U.S. and Syria, in a very dangerous part of Syria, that is not fully controlled by them. … There will be very serious retaliation.” Citizens in 39 countries are prohibited from traveling to U.S. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation further restricting the entry of foreign nationals to the U.S.  Thirty-nine countries are now affected by U.S. travel restrictions. The proclamation added full restrictions and entry limitations on Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria. Individuals holding Palestinian-Authority-issued travel documents also face full restrictions.  Defense bill gives 4% raise to soldiers The U.S. Senate passed the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act yesterday. The $901 billion military spending bill provides support for Europe, Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.  The bill also gives service members a 4% raise and addresses social issues for troops. For example, the bill prohibits men, pretending to be women, from participating in women's sports programs at military academies. And the bill does not expand coverage for in vitro fertilization for military families.  The U.S. House of Representatives approved the bill last week, and President Donald Trump is expected to sign it.  Hegseth restores miliary chaplains as moral anchors U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced plans on Tuesday to restore the military chaplaincy to its full strength. Hegseth said chaplains have been minimized by secular humanism to being viewed as therapists instead of ministers. He said, “I have a directive right here that I will sign today to eliminate the use of the Army Spiritual Fitness Guide effective immediately. These types of training materials have no place in the War Department.” Hegseth added, “In well over 100 pages, it mentions God one time. “That's it. It mentions feelings 11 times. It even mentions playfulness—whatever that is—nine times. There's zero mention of virtue.” Listen to other comments from Hegseth. HEGSETH: “There will be a top down-cultural shift, putting spiritual wellbeing on the same footing as mental and physical health. As a first step toward creating a supportive environment for our warriors and their souls, we're going to restore the esteemed position of chaplains as moral anchors for our fighting force.” Will Supreme Court block church's million dollar COVID fine? A church in California is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court in a case involving government overreach during the COVID-19 pandemic. California officials previously fined Calvary Chapel in San Jose over one million dollars. The church simply did not require members to wear masks at services during the pandemic.  Advocates for Faith & Freedom is representing the church. Erin Mersino, vice president of the group, said, “Government officials may not weaponize emergencies to suspend the First Amendment. California imposed some of the most aggressive restrictions on churches in the country, and this case is about ensuring the government never does this again.” When commanded not to preach, Peter and the apostles said in Acts 5:29, “We ought to obey God rather than men.” 234th anniversary of Bill of Rights And finally, this week is the anniversary of the U.S. Bill of Rights which comprise the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.  The United States of America ratified the Bill of Rights on December 15, 1791, two hundred thirty-four years ago. The First Amendment famously protects freedom of religion and freedom of speech. The Second Amendment protects the individual right to keep and bear arms.  The amendments drew from English law to protect the rights of citizens and limit the power of government. Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, December 18th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Recent acts of violence shake the nation and the world: what we know so far, and what critical questions remain unanswered. Meanwhile, President Trump signs a sweeping executive order on artificial intelligence and signals a major shift in U.S. cannabis policy. And finally, the U.S. Army cancels a wide range of religious support contracts, leaving Catholic soldiers without access to Mass, sacraments, and pastoral care. All this and more on the LOOPcast.Timestamps:00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast02:55 Violence Shakes the Nation - What We Know33:52 Trump Signs Executive Order on AI and Signals Change in U.S. Cannabis Policy54:37 Good News1:04:00 U.S. Army Cancels Catholic Chapel Contracts1:07:12 Twilight Zone1:22:07 Closing PrayerEMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.orgSubscribe to the LOOP today!https://catholicvote.org/getloop   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744 FOLLOW LOOPCast: https://x.com/the_LOOPcast  https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast Tom: https://x.com/TPogasic Erika: https://x.com/ErikaAhern2  Josh: https://x.com/joshuamercer O Almighty everlasting God, who, by the cooperation of the Holy Ghost, didst prepare the body and soul of Mary, glorious Virgin and Mother, to become the worthy habitation of thy Son; grant that we may be delivered from present evils and from everlasting death by her pious intercession, in whose commemoration we rejoice. Through the same Christ our Lord.All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

Over the past 40 years, the St. Louis Lambert International Airport chaplaincy has prayed with military families, helped stranded travelers with hotels and supported numerous unhoused people with social services. All through in-kind donations. But as St. Louis Public Radio's Andrea Henderson reports, chaplains say their finances are slowly drying up.

Key Takeaways1. Hospice isn't about giving up — it's about shifting the goal from cure to comfort.Most misconceptions stem from fear or lack of education. Hospice focuses on maximizing quality of life, not accelerating end of life.2. Timing matters. Early conversations lead to better experiences.Families often wait until crisis mode. Subtle changes — fatigue, weight loss, repeated hospitalizations, shifting goals — are early signs to explore hospice.3. There is an entire team behind every patient and family.Chaplains, social workers, nurses, CNAs, and physicians work together to support medical, emotional, spiritual, and logistical needs.4. Quality of life is unique to each patient.It may mean one last trip, freedom from pain, or simply being able to rest without fear. Hospice focuses on what matters most.5. Families gain relief, clarity, and peace knowing they're not alone.Hospice offers 24/7 support, education, and guidance — reducing anxiety and preventing unnecessary hospital visits.6. Eligibility is flexible and individualized.A prognosis of six months or less is a guideline, not an expiration date. A hospice RN and medical director work together to determine appropriateness based on a full clinical picture.7. Hospice allows sacred, human moments to happen.Final conversations, reconciliation, peaceful transitions — hospice creates space for these moments rather than crisis-driven chaos.8. Education is the antidote to fear.Knowledge gives families confidence, reduces guilt, and empowers them to make aligned decisions for their loved ones. www.YourHealth.Org

Text a Message to the ShowIt's mailbag time!Use the link above to leave a comment or a question and we might use it on a future show!Music is by Chris HaugenHey Chaplain Update Episode 4Q 2025Tags:Chaplaincy, Chaplains, Email, Law Enforcement, Mail, Podcasting, Radio, Chicago, Kansas City, Illinois, KansasSupport the showThanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain

Bishop MacClellan describes what chaplaincy is and what our JAFC Chaplains do in the field.  Further discussing training and skills required to handle these chaplains roles.  Why the need for training and how the JAFC supports our chaplains with their ministry in the field. Consider donating to the ETF Podcast program Once in the below link, select ETF Gift. https://onrealm.org/AnglicanChaplains/-/form/give/PledgeOffering

A chaplain in a retirement community is part spiritual advisor, part counselor, part crisis responder and part sage on life’s tough subjects. Dick’s guests are Nicole Espe, who has served as a parish pastor as well as a hospital night chaplain and Jessica McCarty whose capstone project explored loneliness in the aging population and the […]

A chaplain in a retirement community is part spiritual advisor, part counselor, part crisis responder and part sage on life's tough subjects. Dick's guests are Nicole Espe, who has served as a parish pastor as well as a hospital night chaplain and Jessica McCarty whose capstone project explored loneliness in the aging population and the […]

Dr. Joe Tafur and Natasha Pentin sat down with Roman Palitsky M.Div. PhD., Director of Research Projects for Emory Spiritual Health. He's also Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science and faculty in the Emory Center for Psychedelics and Spirituality.We discuss Spiritual, Existential, Religious, and Theological (SERT) experiences around psychedelics, how some religious people understand and experience psychedelics (the Mosaic Initiative), spiritual health practitioners and chaplains, post-psychedelic challenges, and more. Thanks for listening! If you'd like to support the nonprofit Modern Spirit and our podcast, you can make a donation HERE: https://www.modernspirit.org/donate More information about Roman:  Emory University website  If you've had a challenging experience with psychedelics or meditation, please consider participating in the two studies Roman is working on mentioned in the podcast.  Psychedelic Challenges: https://www.psychedelicchallenges.org/  Meditation Challenges: https://www.meditationchallenges.org/  Importance of Integrating Spiritual, Existential, Religious, and Theological Components in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37256584/  Timestamps: (00:00) Modern Spirit Intro(01:19) Guest Introduction: Roman Palitsky(02:28) MAPS 2023 & Meeting at Berkeley Program(05:03) Science on Spiritual Health (SOS) Conference(07:16) Understanding SERT(13:14) Spirituality and Psychedelics(22:10) Challenging Spiritual & Religious Dynamics (30:52) Measurement-Based Care(32:36) The Mosaic Initiative - Religious Perspectives on Psychedelic Experiences(35:20) Exploring Psychedelic Use in the Jewish Community(37:47) Addressing Post-Psychedelic Challenges(41:00) The Role of Spiritual Health Practitioners & Chaplains(49:31) End-of-Life and Psychedelics(54:50) Alternative Paths to Altered States

In this episode, suggested by Early’s Raiders member Mark Porter, James discusses American military chaplains in the Second World War and the many important roles that they fulfilled.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Captain Steve Shake Shaft and guests Chaplain Scott Klein and Captain Garrett Rogerson as they delve into the role of chaplains within the Fayetteville Fire Department. Explore their partnership with the military, the importance of spiritual and mental health, and how the Chaplain Corps supports firefighters and the community. Learn about their training programs, interfaith collaboration, and the unique challenges faced by emergency services personnel. Discover how faith traditions can foster understanding and resilience in a diverse work environment.

Host Pastor Jack King welcomes back Captain Kelly Burke, a man whose life bridges ministry and law enforcement, having served as an associate pastor, worked with the Billy Graham Association, and spent 25 years as a captain with the Tallahassee Police Department. Burke offers a unique, dual perspective on the reality of crisis and the call to serve. They discuss the recent Will Graham "Sunshine State Good News Tour" event in Tallahassee, where Burke served with the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team. He shares the team's mission to minister to hurting people and to maintain an atmosphere where the Holy Spirit can move freely, even amidst potential opposition. Then, in a gripping segment, Captain Burke walks through the events of the tragic Florida State University shooting. He recounts the immediate, chaotic response he witnessed at police headquarters, the incredible speed of the officers, and the "muscle memory" training that enabled them to respond effectively. He emphasizes the importance of pushing the threat, rendering aid, and the crucial role he took in that moment: prayer for the students, leadership, and officers. -- The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team deploys chaplains to minister in situations of grief, chaos, and trauma, whether caused by natural disasters (hurricanes, floods) or man-made tragedies (riots, shootings). -- Chaplains are trained to look for opportunities to minister to those who are hurting, often identified by their countenance or by approaching those in fluorescent vests for help. -- Kelly Burke expresses deep pride in law enforcement's ability to run toward danger and praised the professional, multi-agency response to the FSU shooting that relied on intense training. -- The nature of active shooter training evolved significantly after events like Columbine, shifting from "surrounding and calling out" to "pushing the threat" to stop the attacker immediately. -- The FSU police officer who stopped the shooter was operating on training that became automatic, saving lives in a moment of intense danger. Scriptures for Further Study -- John 16:33 -- Psalm 46:1-3 -- Matthew 5:44 This is episode 1251. ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

So many people walk through the doors at Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities without hope and it is people like Chaplain Sammy Watkins, he is the Director of Chaplains at Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities - he discusses the feeling of hope Union Gospel Mission provides, the faith that leads them and the outreach to get people the help they need and help them!

So many people walk through the doors at Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities without hope and it is people like Chaplain Sammy Watkins, he is the Director of Chaplains at Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities - he discusses the feeling of hope Union Gospel Mission provides, the faith that leads them and the outreach to get people the help they need and help them!

On today's show, we learn how the Arkansas State Police certified dozens of chaplains to help improve mental and spiritual health with law enforcement. Also, a statewide advocacy group is heavily impacted by the federal government shutdown, even if it ends soon. Plus, a brand new edition of the Pryor Center Archives.

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He was once a pirate and a revolutionary sentenced to life in prison, but God radically turned his life around. Today Rocky Malloy is leading an army of chaplains who are reclaiming America's classrooms for Christ and protecting children in schools across the nation. What the enemy once used for destruction, God has redeemed for a mission that is transforming schools, restoring hope, and raising up a new generation under the banner of His presence.   Podcast Episode 1888: How Chaplains are doing the work of Gods Secret Agents in America's Schools | don't miss this! Listen to more episodes of the Lance Wallnau Show at lancewallnau.com/podcast

He was once a pirate and a revolutionary sentenced to life in prison, but God radically turned his life around. Today Rocky Malloy is leading an army of chaplains who are reclaiming America's classrooms for Christ and protecting children in schools across the nation. What the enemy once used for destruction, God has redeemed for a mission that is transforming schools, restoring hope, and raising up a new generation under the banner of His presence. Podcast Episode 1888: How Chaplains are doing the work of Gods Secret Agents in America's Schools | don't miss this! Listen to more episodes of the Lance Wallnau Show at lancewallnau.com/podcast

On today's program, St. Andrew's Chapel in Sanford, Florida, has refused to reveal the salaries of its pastors—even to its own board of elders. But a new whistleblower report shows that at least three of its pastors receive compensation that's raising eyebrows. We'll take a look. Plus, the use of celebrities to promote causes is not new—but ministries are increasingly turning to social media influencers to tout their missions. We look at their uses—and misuses—plus cautions to consider. And, former SBC professor David Sills drops his defamation suit against the late Jennifer Lyell, who accused him of sexual abuse before her death this summer. Meanwhile, other SBC-related defendants in the case are seeking summary judgment. Finally, we'll have an update on the health of popular speaker Christopher Yuan, who was injured in an accident this week. But first, military chaplains are attempting to leave the Anglican Church in North America en masse.  The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. We get database and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today's program include Kim Roberts, Daniel Ritchie, Tony Mator, Diana Chandler, Bob Smietana, Adelle Banks—and you, Warren. A special thanks to Baptist Press for contributing material for this week's podcast. Until next time, may God bless you.

Top headlines for Friday, September 26, 2025Voddie Baucham Jr., has died after suffering an emergency medical incident, his family announced. A new report highlighting the underreporting of complications related to abortion pills, revealing a higher rate of side effects than previously acknowledged. Next, we turn to Florida, where a high school has controversially halted a weekly morning announcements segment amid accusations of promoting witchcraft. Plus, we discuss Hillary Clinton's recent remarks, where she pointedly calls out white men of a certain religion for causing significant harm, following the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk.00:11 Voddie Baucham dies at 56 after 'emergency medical incident'00:54 Women suffering higher rates of abortion pill complications01:41 Florida high school shuts down weekly ‘Witchy Wednesdays'02:27 Chaplains group trying to cut ties with ACNA03:18 Hillary Clinton blames damage on white men of certain religion04:09 Girl shot in head in Catholic school shooting moving to rehab04:53 Texas AG warns UNT after student harassed following Kirk shooting Subscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsVoddie Baucham dies at 56 after 'emergency medical incident'Women suffering higher rates of abortion pill complications | U.S.Florida high school shuts down weekly ‘Witchy Wednesdays' | EducationChaplains group trying to cut ties with ACNA | Church & MinistriesHillary Clinton blames damage on white men of certain religion | U.S.Girl shot in head in Catholic school shooting moving to rehab | U.S.Texas AG warns UNT after student harassed following Kirk shooting | Education

Click the player above to watch the video or read the transcript below.When people ask me what it was like in Vietnam, I often hesitate to answer. Usually, they are expecting horror stories of death and destruction.I had friends who did have experiences like that, but that wasn't my experience.My time in Vietnam, especially in Danang, was one of the best times in my life for personal growth. I was learning a number of medical skills that allowed me to help people. I loved helping people.I was able to read many books which were provided free by the Army.I was taking college level correspondence courses through USAFI, the United States Armed Forces Institute. So, I was earning college credit even while I was in Vietnam.But most importantly, I grew in my relationship with the Lord.I was in the Word — that's just another way of saying I read the Bible — every day. I memorized large portions of Scripture and would go through those scriptures in my head even at night in my bed. And I had the best times in prayer that I had ever known. When I prayed, I knew I was in God's presence, loving Him and listening to Him. It was an incredible time of growth.But …But during one of those special times of prayer … well, I felt a very clear instruction from the Lord. It was almost an audible voice. I said almost.The instruction was:“Start a Bible Study”What?A Bible Study?Now that was ridiculous. I was in a war zone in Vietnam. This was the Army. You don't just start a Bible study in the Army while serving in a war in Vietnam.It was silly. Surely it was a weird thought that just crossed my mind.It had to be a weird thought because God would know that the Army wouldn't allow anyone to start a Bible study in Vietnam.It was a crazy idea.I went to sleep and put the thought out of my mind … until the next day.Bouncing Off the CeilingAfter my work at the clinic, I went back to my room, read the Word, and began to pray.But something was very different.My prayer time wasn't like anything I had experienced up to this point.Instead of a great time of talking to and listening to God … there was nothing.I mean nothing.It's like my prayers were just words bouncing off the ceiling. It was an awful feeling. That feeling went on for a couple of days until I couldn't take it anymore.I knew I was not doing what God had told me to do, so I knew I had to take care of that.I tried to explain to God that the Army wouldn't allow me to start a Bible study, but I told Him that I would go ask someone in authority if I could.I wasn't sure who I should ask. I didn't think the Commanding Officer of the 3/82 Artillery would be a good option. There was a good chance he might laugh or yell at me.But I had to ask someone.Prayers bouncing off the ceiling were not an option. I missed my time with God. I wanted those times back.So, who should I ask?The ChaplainAs I thought about it, I realized the chaplain might be a good option. It didn't matter if he told me I couldn't do it, which he probably would, I figured at least he wouldn't laugh or yell at me.I mean he was a chaplain. Chaplains didn't laugh or yell at people who asked for permission to hold a Bible Study. At least I hoped they didn't.I didn't know how to contact the chaplain, but I figured he must have a service somewhere on base. All I had to do was find out when and where such a service was being held, attend it, and when it was over ask the chaplain about the Bible Study. Then I would be off the hook with God.The ServiceThe service was held at a building not far from our headquarters on a Sunday. So, I went to church, or chapel, or whatever the Army called it.There were about 20 men in attendance. I recognized a couple of soldiers from the 3/82 Artillery. I don't remember anything the chaplain said. I assume we must have sung some hymns, and the chaplain must have preached, but my mind was focused on how I would phrase the question to the chaplain.When the service was over, everyone lined up to shake hands with the chaplain as they left.I positioned myself at the end of the line. I would be the last one out so no one could listen to my question.I reminded God that I was being obedient and was looking forward to restoring our daily time of fellowship.The SergeantSoldiers thanked the chaplain for the service and left. Everyone seemed happy. Finally, the line was almost done. The only one in front of me now was our mess sergeant … that's what we called the guy who handled the food services for our unit. He was a good guy.I was ready with my question as soon as the sergeant left.But the sergeant didn't just shake the chaplain's hand and leave. Instead, he asked the chaplain a question.“Chaplain,” he said, “are there any Bible Studies I can attend?”I couldn't believe what I just heard.The chaplain started to say there weren't any he was aware of, but I interrupted him.I explained I was going to ask if we could have a Bible Study in our unit. The chaplain smiled and encouraged the two of us to get one going right away.We began a Bible Study in our unit that week.LESSONS FROM MY DAYS IN OLIVE DRABLesson 1: God does know how the Army works. He knows how everything works. We need to remember that in whatever condition we find ourselves in.Lesson 2: I found out later that it would have been fine with the Army if we held a Bible Study in Vietnam. We didn't even have to ask permission from anyone to do so. But God was very gracious to me to have the sergeant ask the chaplain right in front of me that day.Lesson 3: Do what God tells you to do when He tells you to do it.A BLESSINGBefore I go, I'd like to share a blessing with you from the Old Testament.“May the Lord bless and protect you; may the Lord's face radiate with joy because of you; may he be gracious to you, show you his favor, and give you his peace.”Numbers 6:24-26 (The Living Bible)Until next time … be the reason someone smiles today This is a public episode. 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Chaplains, like many caregivers focused on the mind, heart or soul, are realizing that the inner lives of many of their patients are turned inside out and made visible through their tattoos. Some chaplains say tattoos are an invaluable to get to patients and understand their spiritual needs.

A conversation with Chaplain (MAJ) Alison Ward recorded on August 26, 2025. In a first for Chaplain Stories, this conversation is the second time recording with CH Ward. In 2017 I recorded a podcast with CH Ward and her sister. For our conversation today we catch up on the last 8 years, talk the transition from company grade to field grade, the joys and challenges of mentoring, stewarding the profession, and why it's critical that Chaplains be excellent religious leaders and excellent staff officers. The opinions of the host and the guest represent their own opinions and are not official statements of the Army or Department of Defense. You can support the continued creation of this podcast and help offset costs related to hosting, editing, and equipment by backing Chaplain Stories on Patreon: patreon.com/chaplainstories -This is a personal podcast.

Text a Message to the ShowIt's mailbag time!Use the link above to leave a comment or a question and we might use it on a future show!Music is by LesFMHey Chaplain Update Episode 3Q 2025Tags:Chaplaincy, Chaplains, ICPC, Law Enforcement, Limited Series, Mail, Microphones, Mini-Series, Podcasting, Radio,  Reporting, Training, Kansas City, Little Rock, Arkansas, KansasSupport the showThanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain

Start Little Dream Big with Linette Rainville Synopsis: In this episode of Conversations that Make a Difference, Teresa has a candid conversation with Linette Rainville. Linette will take us behind the pages of her new book, Start Little, Dream Big: Grow the Ministry You Were Born to Build. Blending prophetic insight and practical strategy, Linette shares how a single bag of skinny jeans became the seed for a million-dollar outreach serving over 40,000 people every year—and how you can start your own God-inspired dream right where you are. You'll hear stories of grit, grace, and God-sized growth, plus a simple, Spirit-led blueprint to help you launch your “mustard seed mission,” uncover your Holy Ache, and find the courage to take your next faithful step. Whether you're stepping out for the first time or reigniting a long-planted vision, this heartfelt conversation will remind you: You don't have to start big—you just have to start. Bio: Linette Rainville – Speaker • Mentor • Author • Movement Leader - Linette Rainville is a warm-hearted, down-to-earth speaker, mentor, and author—best known for helping women Start Little and Dream BIG. As the founder of Daughters United, she equips women to grow ministries, missions, and movements from the ground up—right where they are. With her signature blend of warmth, humor, and powerful storytelling, Linette is a favorite at women's retreats, Christian leadership events, and writers' conferences. Her heartbeat is to awaken the “Esther Calling” in every woman—mobilizing them to walk boldly in their God-given purpose for such a time as this. Through her books, training programs, and the Daughters United Community, Linette mentors women across the globe—virtually and in person. Each year she connects with thousands through her online academy, interactive workshops, live virtual gatherings, and in-person speaking events. She is the author of Start Little, Dream Big—an Amazon Bestseller that shares the inspiring backstory of her ministry—and the creator of Mission BuildersAcademy, a 12-month certification program that equips women to serve as Mentors, Christian Coaches, and Chaplains. As host of the What's Your Story? podcast, Linette shines a spotlight on inspiring voices from all walks of life. Her work has been featured on TV, radio, podcasts, and in publications worldwide. Equipping and Encouraging Modern Day Esthers… For Such A Time As This!  Esther 4:14  Connect with Linette: Website: www.DaughtersUnited.org Free Gifts: Blueprint Builder & Closet Swap Guide: https://daughtersunited.org/start-little-dream-big/  Podcast: What's Your Story?  Instagram: @LinetteRainville  Facebook: Linette Rainville  LinkedIn: Linette Rainville Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/live/9uV5ldSp3eo?si=NDOeah_x8GpKDQ5r Chat with Teresa during Live Show with Video Stream: write a question on YouTube Learn more about Teresa here: https://www.webebookspublishing.com    http://authenticendeavorspublishing.com/

https://www.patreon.com/AdeptusRidiculoushttps://www.adeptusridiculous.com/https://twitter.com/AdRidiculoushttps://shop.orchideight.com/collections/adeptus-ridiculousWarrior-priests, they fight alongside their battle-brothers, chanting the Chapter's sacred battle creeds, and inspiring their brethren to greater feats of bravery. To enemies they appear as terrifying and sinister figures in black power armour and skull-visaged helmets.Each Chapter has its own unique cult, which is often thousands of years old. As these cults often predate the rise of the Ecclesiarchy, the Chapter cults are not simply facets of the common Imperial Cult. While the Ecclesiarchy and its lay followers worship the Emperor of Mankind as a deity, several Chapter cults regard him as merely a brilliant and inspirational man, though with scarcely less reverence. As in all things, this view of the Emperor's divinity, or lack thereof, varies from Chapter to Chapter. The chapter's own Primarch is also a major part of the Chapter's specific cult, revered as much as the Emperor.Support the show

Text a Message to the ShowWelcome to the Daily ICPC; My name is Jared Altic, and I'm a chaplain with the police department.  This is a limited podcast series from Hey Chaplain, which follows police chaplains Jared Altic and Ward Jenkins to Little Rock, Arkansas to attend the annual training seminar of the ICPC, the international conference of police chaplains.  This series will provide a daily, behind the scenes look at the convention, and this is our after-action review episode, which brings this mini-series to it's conclusion. A segment of I-49 is named after John Paul Hammerschmidt, the tunnel is named after Bobby Hopper and opened in 1999.Follow the Daily ICPC on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/heychaplainpodcast/Music is by Chris HaugenThe Daily ICPC Introductory Episode, MS.1.6Tags:Chaplains, Airports, Banks, Classes, Conventions, Death Notifications, Food, Friends, IACP, ICPC, LAPD, Liaisons, Nostalgia, Police, Ride Alongs, Training, Travel, Kansas City, St Louis, Arkansas, Kansas, MissouriSupport the showThanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain

On Washington Wednesday, blocked nominees and Texas walkouts; on World Tour, violence resurgence in Columbia; and chaplains offer hope for Texas flood survivors. Plus, miniature horses bring smiles to the hurting, Brad Littlejohn on Trump's AI action plan, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Asbury University. Where academic excellence meets spiritual growth. asbury.edu/visitAnd from Cedarville University—a Christ-centered, academically rigorous university located in southwest Ohio, equipping students for Gospel impact across every career and calling. Cedarville integrates a biblical worldview into every course in the more than 175 undergraduate and graduate programs students choose from. New online undergraduate degrees through Cedarville Online offer flexible and affordable education grounded in a strong Christian community that fosters both faith and learning. Learn more at cedarville.edu, and explore online programs at cedarville.edu/online

It's Thursday, July 31st, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Iran has arrested 54 Christians since ceasefire Article 18 reports that Iran has arrested 54 Christians since it agreed to a ceasefire with Israel on June 24. That's more arrests than the previous six months.  Christians in the Middle Eastern country are also facing increased hate speech since Iran's recent conflict with Israel. Many are seeking to paint Christians as co-conspirators with Israel.  Article18's executive director, Mansour Borji, commented, “We are very concerned for the well-being of all Iranian Christians … considering the past misuse of pseudo-legal provisions … to justify violence and punitive measures against this vulnerable community.” Hebrews 13:3 says, “Remember the prisoners as if chained with them—those who are mistreated—since you yourselves are in the body also.” Russia rocked by 8.8-magnitude earthquake One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded struck  Russia's far east coast yesterday morning. The 8.8-magnitude quake sent tsunami waves at Russia and Japan. The waves also reached parts of Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast.  Millions of people were told to seek high ground. However, authorities downgraded their warnings after the threat of major tsunami waves subsided. Russia experienced some damage but reported no casualties.  China launches nationwide childcare subsidy China launched its first nationwide subsidy for childcare on Monday. The government will offer families 3,600 yuan per year for each child under the age of three. That's the equivalent to about $500 per child.  The central government is also urging local authorities to introduce free preschool education.  China is introducing these measures at it continues to suffer population decline as the result of its previous one-child policy.  America's fertility rate drops to new low Meanwhile, in the United States, the fertility rate dropped to a new low in 2024. New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found the fertility rate fell to 1.6 children per woman last year. The fertility rate declined for females in age groups 15-34, remained unchanged for women ages 35-39, and increased for women ages 40-44. U.S. economy grew by 3% The U.S. economy grew better than expected during the second quarter of this year. The Commerce Department reported gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of three percent during April, May, and June. That's up from a 0.5% decrease during the first quarter. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, calling for lower interest rates. He wrote, “2Q GDP JUST OUT: 3%, WAY BETTER THAN EXPECTED! . . . MUST NOW LOWER THE RATE. No Inflation! Let people buy, and refinance, their homes!” Obama-era climate regulation justified $1 trillion in regulations The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding. The Obama-era finding has been used for climate regulations like those on motor vehicle emissions. It justified over $1 trillion in regulations, including the Biden administration's electric vehicle mandate.  Republican U.S. Congressman Mark Messmer of Indiana said, “The Endangerment Finding has long been a Democrat tool to issue burdensome regulations that ignore commonsense science in pursuit of radical Green New Deal aligned agendas. I applaud … the entire Trump Administration for making sure we cut the red tape that is unnecessarily impeding American business.”  Adultery, cloning humans, suicide, and polygamy still considered morally wrong Gallup released their latest poll on Americans' opinions of the moral acceptability of 20 behaviors. The vast majority of U.S. adults still believe adultery, cloning humans, suicide, and polygamy are morally wrong. Respondents were more divided on abortion. Most Americans believe birth control, divorce, and premarital sex are morally acceptable.  These findings are generally similar to last year. However, views of the moral acceptability of abortion and “changing one's gender” are down compared to last year. Proverbs 29:18 says, “Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.” 250 years of U.S. Army Chaplains And finally, U.S. Army Chaplains celebrated 250 years of ministry this month. On July 29, 1775, the Continental Congress granted the request of General George Washington to establish an official position for military chaplains.  Since then, there have been 25,000 Army chaplains. Three thousand currently serve in the U.S. Army. Listen to comments from Senior Army Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Ludovic Foyou made at Arlington National Cemetery.  FOYOU: “Today marks 250 years of the US Army Chaplain Corps. That is 250 years of ministry alongside the brave, praying with the dying, walking with the wounded, and standing watch with those who bear the burden of defense. “Two and a half centuries of ministry in boots, of comfort offered besides cots, of prayers whispered beneath helmets, in tents and trenches deserts and jungles and now across the world. “It is ministry like no other one, forged in the very crucible of conflict, yet rooted in the deepest well of hope, mercy and calling.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, July 31st, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Marking 250 years since the establishment of the US Army Chaplain Corps, Scott and Kevin sketch the history of Catholic chaplains. They focus on remarkable twentieth-century American priests, including Aloysius Schmitt, Emil Kapaun, and Vincent Capodanno. To help Catholic History Trek, please consider donating via PayPal (Kevin Schmiesing@CatholicHistoryTrek)Thank you for your support!

Text a Message to the ShowWelcome to the Daily ICPC; My name is Jared Altic, and I'm a chaplain with the police department.  This is a limited podcast series from Hey Chaplain, which follows police chaplains Jared Altic and Ward Jenkins to Little Rock, Arkansas to attend the annual training seminar of the ICPC, the international conference of police chaplains.  This series will provide a daily, behind the scenes look at the convention, and this is our Day 5 episode.   It's called a "Statler" cut and it's the Immediate Past President; Arkansas is where we learn things.Follow the Daily ICPC on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/heychaplainpodcast/Music is by Chris HaugenThe Daily ICPC Introductory Episode, MS.1.5Tags:Chaplains, Airports, Banquets, Classes, Ceremonies, Conventions, Food, Friends, ICPC, Police, Training, Travel, Little Rock, ArkansasSupport the showThanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain

Text a Message to the ShowWelcome to the Daily ICPC; My name is Jared Altic, and I'm a chaplain with the police department.  This is a limited podcast series from Hey Chaplain, which follows police chaplains Jared Altic and Ward Jenkins to Little Rock, Arkansas to attend the annual training seminar of the ICPC, the international conference of police chaplains.  This series will provide a daily, behind the scenes look at the convention, and this is our Day 4 episode.  If you ask a chaplain/pastor/podcaster to tell you everything, you get exactly what's coming to you.Follow the Daily ICPC on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/heychaplainpodcast/Music is by Chris HaugenThe Daily ICPC Introductory Episode, MS.1.4Tags:Chaplains, Classes, Ceremonies, Conventions, Credentials, Food, Friends, ICPC, Police, Training, Travel, Little Rock, ArkansasSupport the showThanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain

Text a Message to the ShowWelcome to the Daily ICPC; My name is Jared Altic, and I'm a chaplain with the police department.  This is a limited podcast series from Hey Chaplain, which follows police chaplains Jared Altic and Ward Jenkins to Little Rock, Arkansas to attend the annual training seminar of the ICPC, the international conference of police chaplains.  This series will provide a daily, behind the scenes look at the convention, and this is our Day 3 episode. What are two guys from Kansas doing in the VIP room?Follow the Daily ICPC on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/heychaplainpodcast/Music is by Chris HaugenThe Daily ICPC Introductory Episode, MS.1.3Tags:Chaplains, Classes, Conventions, Funerals, ICPC, Loss, Memorials, Police, Reunions, Training, Little Rock, ArkansasSupport the showThanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain

    Army Chaplain Major Paul Belcher joins us to share his groundbreaking insights into the intersection of trauma and spirituality within military contexts. Through his unique journey and experiences, Major Belcher developed the Traumatic Impact Spiritual Assessment Tool, a much-needed approach to help service members navigate the spiritual repercussions of trauma. His tool aims to bridge the gaps left by existing methods and emphasizes the significance of spirituality beyond organized religion, offering a fresh perspective on maintaining combat readiness and preventing further harm.      We explore the metaphorical rebar and heartwood as symbols of the spiritual and emotional strength that service members need to endure life's challenges. Chaplain Belcher sheds light on the critical role of spiritual foundations, especially for those from disadvantaged backgrounds, and how they contribute to personal and unit resilience. He shares practical advice for military commanders and medical professionals on preparing themselves and their units for the uncertainties of military life. Through personal stories and experiences, we uncover how maintaining one's core beliefs and unique identity can fortify resilience amid adversity.      Our conversation also addresses the profound impact of personal values like compassion, particularly in medical crises where chaplains play an essential role. Chaplain Belcher illustrates the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, integrating spiritual care with medical intervention, to offer holistic support to those in need. His firsthand experiences highlight the invaluable role chaplains play, from supporting families in high-stress situations to helping individuals rediscover hope and purpose. Tune in to learn about the necessity of spiritual care in fostering resilience and the collaborative efforts required to support service members holistically.   Chapters: (00:04) Impact of Trauma on Military Spirituality (16:55) Exploring Trauma and Spirituality in Military (26:59) Strength Through Spiritual Foundations (31:29) Strengthening the Core for Resilience (35:29) Navigating Trauma and Spiritual Care (48:38) Navigating Trauma and Spiritual Support   Chapter Summaries: (00:04) Impact of Trauma on Military Spirituality Chaplain Belcher discusses trauma's impact on service members' spirituality and the need for innovative approaches in military medicine.   (16:55) Exploring Trauma and Spirituality in the Military Traumatic Impact Spiritual Assessment Tool highlights the importance of faith and community support for soldiers in combat environments.   (26:59) Strength Through Spiritual Foundations Finding our inner rebar that supports us through life's challenges, empowering us to find inner strength and protect our core integrity.   (31:29) Strengthening the Core for Resilience Nature's analogy of wooden ship masts for resilience, emphasizing core beliefs and uniqueness, and practical advice for military and medical professionals.   (35:29) Navigating Trauma and Spiritual Care Compassion and personal values shape identity and purpose, with chaplains providing holistic support for trauma through collaboration with medical providers.   (48:38) Navigating Trauma and Spiritual Support Faith, personal struggles, and medical crises intersect, with chaplains providing crucial support and integrating spiritual care into medical practice.   Take Home Messages: The Intersection of Trauma and Spirituality: The episode emphasizes the crucial role of spirituality in addressing trauma within the military. It highlights the development of a specialized tool designed to assess the spiritual impact of trauma on service members, offering a new perspective beyond traditional methods. Importance of Spiritual Foundations: Listeners are encouraged to recognize the significance of maintaining a strong spiritual foundation, akin to the metaphorical rebar and heartwood, which can enhance resilience and combat readiness, especially for those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Holistic Healing Through Multidisciplinary Approaches: The discussion highlights the importance of integrating spiritual care with medical interventions. It promotes collaboration between chaplains and medical professionals to provide comprehensive support to service members, addressing both physical and spiritual needs. The Role of Core Values in Resilience: The episode illustrates how personal values, such as compassion, can shape identity and purpose. It explores how reconnecting with these values can help individuals navigate challenges like depression and PTSD, ultimately fostering hope and resilience. Confidentiality and Communication in Spiritual Care: The podcast addresses the challenges of maintaining confidentiality while providing spiritual support in medical settings. It highlights the delicate balance required for effective communication between chaplains and medical providers, ensuring holistic care for those in need.   Episode Keywords: Spiritual Resilience, Major Paul Belcher, Military Trauma, Navigating Trauma, Spiritual Care, Chaplains' Role, Faith and Medicine, Holistic Healing, Combat Readiness, Traumatic Impact Spiritual Assessment Tool, Military Healthcare, War Docs Podcast, Service Member Wellness, PTSD, Moral Injury, Resilience in Military, Spiritual Support, Emotional Strength, Community Support, Multidisciplinary Approach   Hashtags: #SpiritualResilience #MilitaryTrauma #FaithAndHealing #CombatReadiness #ChaplainsInAction #HolisticSupport #SpiritualFoundations #TraumaCare #ResilienceBuilding #MilitaryMedicine   Honoring the Legacy and Preserving the History of Military Medicine The WarDocs Mission is to honor the legacy, preserve the oral history, and showcase career opportunities, unique expeditionary experiences, and achievements of Military Medicine. We foster patriotism and pride in Who we are, What we do, and, most importantly, How we serve Our Patients, the DoD, and Our Nation.   Find out more and join Team WarDocs at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/ Check our list of previous guest episodes at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/our-guests Subscribe and Like our Videos on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wardocspodcast Listen to the “What We Are For” Episode 47. https://bit.ly/3r87Afm   WarDocs- The Military Medicine Podcast is a Non-Profit, Tax-exempt-501(c)(3) Veteran Run Organization run by volunteers. All donations are tax-deductible and go to honoring and preserving the history, experiences, successes, and lessons learned in Military Medicine. A tax receipt will be sent to you. WARDOCS documents the experiences, contributions, and innovations of all military medicine Services, ranks, and Corps who are affectionately called "Docs" as a sign of respect, trust, and confidence on and off the battlefield,demonstrating dedication to the medical care of fellow comrades in arms.     Follow Us on Social Media Twitter: @wardocspodcast Facebook: WarDocs Podcast Instagram: @wardocspodcast LinkedIn: WarDocs-The Military Medicine Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wardocspodcast

Text a Message to the ShowWelcome to the Daily ICPC.  This is a limited podcast series from Hey Chaplain, which follows police chaplains Jared Altic and Ward Jenkins to Little Rock, Arkansas to attend the annual training seminar of the ICPC, the international conference of police chaplains.  This series will provide a daily, behind the scenes look at the convention, and this is our Day 2 episode.  Jared gets some sleep and Ward goes in depth on how to instruct.Follow the Daily ICPC on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/heychaplainpodcast/Music is by Chris HaugenThe Daily ICPC Introductory Episode, MS.1.2Tags:Chaplains, Classes, Conventions, Experience, Headaches, ICPC, Police, Training, Travel, Little Rock, ArkansasSupport the showThanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain

Text a Message to the ShowWelcome to the Daily ICPC. This is a limited podcast series from Hey Chaplain, which follows police chaplains Jared Altic and Ward Jenkins to Little Rock, Arkansas to attend the annual training seminar of the ICPC, the international conference of police chaplains.  This series will provide a daily, behind the scenes look at the convention, and this is our Day 1 episode. Which is faster: driving or flying to Little Rock?Follow the Daily ICPC on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/heychaplainpodcast/Music is by Chris HaugenThe Daily ICPC Introductory Episode, MS.1.1Tags:Chaplains, Conventions, Flying, Hotels, ICPC, Police, Training, Travel, Dallas, Kansas City, Little Rock, Arkansas, TexasSupport the showThanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain

Text a Message to the ShowWelcome to the Daily ICPC; My name is Jared Altic, and I'm a chaplain with the police department.  This is a limited podcast series from Hey Chaplain, which follows police chaplains Jared Altic and Ward Jenkins to Little Rock, Arkansas to attend the annual training seminar of the ICPC, the international conference of police chaplains.  This series will provide a daily, behind the scenes look at the convention, and this is our preview and introductory episode.Follow the Daily ICPC on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/heychaplainpodcast/Music is by Chris HaugenThe Daily ICPC Introductory Episode, MS.1.0Tags:Chaplains, Conventions, IACP, ICPC, Podcasting, Police, Standards, Teaching, Training, Travel, Kansas City, Little Rock, Arkansas Support the showThanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain

On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Local leaders under fire after rejecting a flood warning system years before catastrophic Texas floods killed 27 at a Christian camp. FOCUS STORY: Surprising new poll shows broad support for religious chaplains in public schools — but why? MAIN THING: Ex-Satanist Riaan Swiegelaar shares how an encounter with Jesus turned his life upside down. LAST THING: Ephesians 2:10 — “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

Text a Message to the ShowToday's guest is chaplain Mark Femmel.  Mark is a friend of mine who is a chaplain in St Louis, Missouri.  I brought Mark on today because he's a kindred spirit and I know he has a lot of great experience to share.  Today we're talking about chaplaincy generally and how it's the same and different between St Louis and Kansas City.  We're also talking about the trauma police endure when confronted with innocent victims like children and animals.Music is by Chris Haugen and by LesFMHey Chaplain Podcast Episode 113Tags:Chaplaincy, Animals, Chaplains, Children, Cold Plunge, Crime, Death Notifications, Fitness, Gym, Health, Patrol, Podcasts, Police, Stress, Trauma, Wellness, Workouts, Kansas City, Maryland Heights, St Louis, Kansas, MissouriSupport the showThanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain

Facing a personal crisis, hospital patients and their loved ones often receive needed emotional support from a quiet army of chaplains, who are skilled at empathetic listening to people gripped by difficult and confusing emotions. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are  heard on NPR and PRX member-stations, in […]

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