The Pastoral Effect Podcast

This interview with Stephanie Jarrett takes you on a deep dive into the cornerstone of chaplaincy - hospitality. Stephanie’s open door and open heart provides a welcoming presence that fosters a sense of safety and acceptance for her students which is essential for effective pastoral care. Pull up a chair and have a listen.

This conversation serves as a masterclass in high school chaplaincy. Please enjoy this interview with Susan O'Keefe as we meander through some tough, profound, and creative elements of chaplaincy ministry.

Matthew Snowdon captures the essence of the 'pastoral effect' when he states: the privilege of being let into the stories of people's lives is to encounter the humanity of another. As you will hear, the future of high school chaplaincy is in good and capable hands. Please enjoy listening to this interview as much as I enjoyed entering into the conversation.

My conversation with Genevieve is a celebration of chaplaincy leaders as bridge builders; as professionals with unique training and charism who point to where God is working in each school and celebrate and amply where God is growing in individuals and the faith community.

If there ever was a pilot for a Netflix series called: 'Chaplains in cars going to meetings', my conversation with today's guest, Dr. Joe Rogers, could be a test-script. Joe is a personal friend and colleague and we carpool to meetings regularly. This episode will feel like your eavesdropping on our banter on the way to a meeting as we explore different elements of our high school chaplaincy. Make a cup of coffee. Sit back, and enjoy.

I'm beginning with the end. This episode is a conversation with Donna Hughes, recently retired Chaplaincy Leader. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Donna recently to ask her to share some stories and memories of her 30+ years in high school Chaplaincy. Join me for this deeply moving, insightful and sometimes funny conversation celebrating the humble work of chaplaincy.

The Pastoral Effect Podcast is a series of conversations that explore the intersection of theology, spirituality, and pastoral concern. If you are interested in Catholic high school Chaplaincy in Ontario, you'll want to listen. https://www.thepastoraleffectpodcast.com/