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The Chaplain's Compass

The Chaplain's Compass

Alice Tremaine

Religion & Spirituality
Education
Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/27d. Total Eps: 13

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Join hosts Chaplain Alice Tremaine and Chaplain John Betz as they navigate the world of spiritual care through facilitated discussions, interviews, and personal stories. If you’re looking to hear from diverse voices of interfaith chaplaincy, feel a sense of community among peers, and visualize the future of the profession, this show is for you. Learn more about the Association Professional Chaplains® (APC) and its affiliate, Board of Chaplaincy Certification, Inc.® (BCCI) at www.apchaplains.org.
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Humanism at the Bedside: Chaplaincy Without God

Season 2 ¡ Episode 4

lundi 26 mai 2025 • Duration 47:00

What does it mean to provide spiritual care when you don’t believe in God? In this episode of The Chaplain’s Compass, Alice Tremaine and John Betz talk with Chaplain Ben Iten—ACPE educator, hospital chaplain, and Vice President of the Humanist Society. Ben shares his journey from Christian theology to humanist chaplaincy, how meaning-making guides his work, and what it means to serve patients who identify as secular, atheist, or spiritual-but-not-religious.

The Disorienting and Reorienting of CPE

Season 2 ¡ Episode 3

lundi 5 mai 2025 • Duration 49:43

In this episode of Chaplain's Compass, John Betz and Alice Tremaine engage with Lynnett Glass, the executive director of ACPE. We discuss Lynnett's journey into chaplaincy, the challenges of leadership during a transitional period, and the meaning of accreditation in spiritual care education. Lynnett shares her insights on the impact of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), the need for diversity and inclusion within the field, and the future direction of ACPE as it seeks to reimagine its standards and practices. Since the recording of this episode, the Association of Professional Chaplains has announced that ACPE has been approved as a provider of CPE for units required towards the application for BCCI certification chaplain under the new APC Provider Criteria. Find more information about ACPE at https://acpe.edu/ Connect with Alice and John on social media: Instagram: @alicetremaine (Alice) @researchchaplain (John) https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicetremaine/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaplainbetz/ Leave us a message at the Chaplain's Compass phone number: 502-536-7508 Learn more about chaplaincy at https://www.chaplaincynow.com/ and the association of professional chaplains at https://www.apchaplains.org/

Revamping Chaplaincy Certification

Season 1 ¡ Episode 3

mardi 9 juillet 2024 • Duration 01:05:55

In this episode, we interview Stacy Auld, Chair of the Commission of Certification at BCCI, about the new rubric for chaplaincy board certification. Stacy talks about her journey to chaplaincy, her role with the Commission of Certification, and changes to the board certification process. Connect with Alice and John on social media: Instagram: @alicetremaine (Alice) @researchchaplain (John) https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicetremaine/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaplainbetz/ Leave us a message at the Chaplain's Compass phone number: 502-536-7508 This podcast can count towards CE credit for BCCI certified chaplains under Methodology 1- Attending Educational Events. Each 15-minutes = .25 CE's. Learn more about chaplaincy at https://www.chaplaincynow.com/ and the association of professional chaplains at https://www.apchaplains.org/

Mead and Meaning Making

Season 1 ¡ Episode 2

mardi 9 juillet 2024 • Duration 47:22

Chaplains Alice Tremaine and John Betz share some of the chaplaincy encounters that have made an impact on them -- the formative, the difficult and the odd or unusual. Connect with Alice and John on social media: Instagram: @alicetremaine (Alice) @researchchaplain (John) https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicetremaine/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaplainbetz/ Leave us a message at the Chaplain's Compass phone number: 502-536-7508 This podcast can count towards CE credit for BCCI certified chaplains under Methodology 1- Attending Educational Events. Each 15-minutes = .25 CE's. Learn more about chaplaincy at https://www.chaplaincynow.com/ and the association of professional chaplains at https://www.apchaplains.org/

Chaplain's Compass Trailer

lundi 8 juillet 2024 • Duration 01:00

This podcast can count towards CE credit for BCCI certified chaplains under Methodology 1- Attending Educational Events. Each 15-minutes = .25 CE's.

Chaplaincy in Antarctica: Exploring ministry with the explorers

Season 2 ¡ Episode 2

mercredi 5 mars 2025 • Duration 49:22

In this episode of Chaplain's Compass, hosts John Betz and Alice Tremaine engage with Brett Baddorf, a chaplain with a unique journey that includes time spent in the icy expanses of Antarctica -- where he served as an unofficial chaplain to a diverse community of researchers and support staff. Brett shares his circuitous path to chaplaincy, the lessons learned from his experiences at the South Pole, and how these experiences shaped his approach to spiritual care in healthcare settings. In this episode, we explore themes of community, isolation, and the integration of spiritual care within interdisciplinary teams. Tune in to hear about the challenges and rewards of ministering in one of the most remote places on Earth and how these lessons apply to everyday chaplaincy work.

More than mere placebos: Chaplain research today

Season 2 ¡ Episode 1

mercredi 19 février 2025 • Duration 50:30

Join Alice and John as they kick off 2025 with an inspiring conversation with Dr. Kelsey White, the first female editor-in-chief of the Journal of Healthcare Chaplaincy. Kelsey shares her passion for spiritual care and journey into research, as well as insights into the evolving landscape of chaplaincy research. In this episode, we discuss common pitfalls and the importance of collaboration in research, the need for chaplains to write about their innovative practices, and how chaplains can get involved in research. Kelsey also explains the publication process for research articles, and shares insights into educational pathways for aspiring researchers. We hope our listeners will feel empowered to submit their work for publication after listening to this episode. You can contact Dr. Kelsey White at whitekb@vcu.edu

Chaplaincy Across the Pond

Season 1 ¡ Episode 8

lundi 11 novembre 2024 • Duration 47:52

In this episode, we connect with Gudrun Ernstson (Sweeden) and Remy Jacobs (Netherlands) about their experiences with chaplaincy in their countries, and what they learned at the 2024 European Network of Healthcare Chaplaincy consultation. We discuss the impact of trauma on our work and the importance of self-care. Gudrun Ernstson has been a healthcare chaplain for 24 years, serving at an emergency hospital and a children's hospital in Sweden. In her work, she cares for patients, relatives, and hospital staff. Remy Jacobs served as a Catholic priest in the parish for 8 years before becoming a chaplain, caring for older adults. He lives in Rotterdam with his partner Richard. Connect with Alice and John on social media: Instagram: @alicetremaine (Alice) @researchchaplain (John) https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicetremaine/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaplainbetz/ Leave us a message at the Chaplain's Compass phone number: 502-536-7508 Learn more about chaplaincy at https://www.chaplaincynow.com/ and the association of professional chaplains at https://www.apchaplains.org/

The Present of Presence: CBCT and Spiritual Health

Season 1 ¡ Episode 7

mercredi 9 octobre 2024 • Duration 47:56

Meet Patricia (Kim) Palmer, Maureen Shelton and Jennifer Mascaro! In this episode, we delve into Cognitively Based Compassion Training (CBCT®) and Compassion-Centered Spiritual Health (CCSH®), and how they can inform and transform chaplaincy practice. Note: We had some technical issues with Maureen Shelton's sound, and unfortunately were unable to capture the important pieces that she said. However, we plan on having a follow up episode with those with Cognitively-Based Compassion Training®, Compassion-Centered Spiritual Health (CCSH®) where Maureen can lend her voice again, but this time for all to hear. Maureen has some excellent podcast episodes on Compassion-Centered Spiritual Health (CCSH) under the Podcast section of Events | Emory University | Atlanta GA. Read more about CBCT® at CBCT® | Cognitively-Based Compassion Training - Emory University and in the article below. Membership with the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) includes access to the Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy. The reference for the article in this Podcast is the following: Mascaro, J. S., Florian, M. P., Brauer, E., Palmer, P. K., Ash, M. J., Shelton, M., … Grant, G. H. (2024). A mixed-method evaluation of implementation determinants for chaplain intervention in a hospital setting. Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy, 30(3), 226–244. https://doi.org/10.1080/08854726.2024.2323375 Connect with Alice and John on social media: Instagram: @alicetremaine (Alice) @researchchaplain (John) https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicetremaine/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaplainbetz/ Leave us a message at the Chaplain's Compass phone number: 502-536-7508 Learn more about chaplaincy at https://www.chaplaincynow.com/ and the association of professional chaplains at https://www.apchaplains.org/

Navigating Levels of Power and Authority in Army CPE

Season 1 ¡ Episode 6

mercredi 4 septembre 2024 • Duration 58:56

In this episode, Chaplain (Colonel) Mark Lee and Chaplain (Colonel) Ibraheem Raheem share the unique role of chaplains in the military as well as the unique aspects of the Army's CPE program, including leadership skills and speaking truth to power. Connect with Alice and John on social media: Instagram: @alicetremaine (Alice) @researchchaplain (John) https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicetremaine/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaplainbetz/ Leave us a message at the Chaplain's Compass phone number: 502-536-7508 Learn more about chaplaincy at https://www.chaplaincynow.com/ and the association of professional chaplains at https://www.apchaplains.org/

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