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.

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Website - www.christinevdavies.com

Newsletter - https://journeyingalongside.substack.com/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rev-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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