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586. “Sometimes You Show Up and Shut Up”: Navigating Hospital Chaplaincy with Christine Davies

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

Dr. Darian’s Links:

Website: http://www.doctordarianparker.com

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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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