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The Chaplain Chatter podcast is where First Response Chaplains build up one another by sharing their wisdom, their successes, and their failures! The host, Kevin Hardy, has over 20 years of experience serving as a First Responder before entering the Chaplain ministry. Kevin has been a First Response Chaplain for almost 20 years. New podcast episodes are available on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. Don’t hesitate! Listen in and share this podcast with a First Responder AND First Respon ...
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We are entering into the holiday season where so much focus is put on celebrating together as a family. Often the First Responder’s job doesn’t permit that to happen. On top of duty responsibilities, let’s add stress and trauma to the “soup”. One thing we want to do as Chaplains is to work hand in hand with our department’s peer support team. This …
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With the arrival of October and the festivities of Halloween, it's an opportune time to reflect on the holiday's spiritual aspects. As first response Chaplains, this is a moment to consider how we can provide spiritual support to the First Responders we serve during this season. Originating around the 9th century as a Celtic festival celebrating Sa…
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First Responders tend to compartmentalize their trauma and emotions. Chaplains do the same thing! What's the difference between compartmentalizing and containerizing? Is there such a thing as "Trauma Tupperware"?By Chaplain Kevin Hardy
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Everyone has experienced rejection. As First Response Chaplains, we experience rejection from not only the First Responders we serve, but also from those we want to minister to on scene. Rejection hurts, but there is a reason to be encouraged. We have a living example of how to walk through rejection without losing focus or forgetting the mission. …
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One of the most prominent enemies of First Responders is sleep deprivation. Mental and physical health are talked about frequently, but sleep heath in the First Responder is woefully overlooked. Take a few minutes to listen. You'll gain some insight on a very dangerous issue!By Chaplain Kevin Hardy
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Introductory podcast of Chaplain Chatter. A podcast designed to encourage those men and women serving as Police, Fire, and EMS Chaplains. Thanks for listening and sharing with a First Response Chaplain or First Responder you know!By Chaplain Kevin Hardy
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