586. "Sometimes You Show Up and Shut Up": Navigating Hospital Chaplaincy with Christine Davies
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The Rev. Christine Vaughan Davies runs the hospital chaplaincy department at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. She is an ordained Presbyterian Minister, a Certified Educator with the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education, a Seminary Professor and a trained Spiritual Director. She earned her Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Master of Social Work degree from Rutgers University.
Christine's Links:
Website - www.christinevdavies.com
Newsletter - https://journeyingalongside.substack.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rev-christine-davies/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cvdavies/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/christine.davies
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction to Christine Davies: A Unique Reverend
00:12 The Appeal of Irreverence in Ministry
00:54 Balancing Clergy Duties and Authenticity
04:53 The Journey to Hospital Chaplaincy
09:16 Exploring Spirituality and Religion in Modern Times
14:00 The Role and Impact of Hospital Chaplaincy
15:42 Navigating Emotional Challenges in Chaplaincy
18:29 Gender Dynamics in Hospital Chaplaincy
22:19 Breaking Barriers in Religious Leadership
22:51 The Importance of Representation and Diversity
23:40 Addressing Misconceptions and Challenges in Religion
25:15 Navigating Personal Beliefs and Spiritual Direction
26:34 Exploring the Human Quest for Spirituality
31:00 Expanding the Definition of Sacred Spaces
32:45 The Role of Flexibility in Spiritual and Physical Wellness
35:39 Confronting Change and Loss in Spiritual Care
37:47 The Hardest Moments in Chaplaincy
39:36 Creating Spaces for Healing and Understanding
41:41 Connecting with Christine Davies
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