Soulways

What does it mean to be spiritual, though not religious? And why are more people identifying as such? In today's episode, Carl talks about the fastest growing spiritual community in the world, and why you should create your own personal spiritual practice, whether you're experiencing a life-limiting illness or not. If you have a question, comment, or a story you'd like to share, send it to us at soulwaysconversations@gmail.com. If you send us your message as a voice memo, we just may play it on the air!Soulways is produced by Carl Magruder, BCC, M.Div. and Marta Rusek, and is a production of Civic Light Projects.  Windchimes sound effect by Jonathan Shaw. This episode is sponsored by Friends General Conference.Support the Soulways podcast on Patreon at Patreon.com/Soulways.Support the show

Pop culture is filled with scenes of doctors giving their patients the news they've been dreading: "It's time to get your affairs in order." In real life, the conversation between a patient and their oncologist when they learn they have a life-limiting illness is rarely this direct. In this episode, Carl takes a closer look at oncologists, and what to do when the phrase "there's nothing more we can do" comes up in conversation with your doctor. If you have a question, comment, or a story you'd like to share, send it to us at soulwaysconversations@gmail.com. If you send us your message as a voice memo, we just may play it on the air!Soulways is produced by Carl Magruder, BCC, M.Div. and Marta Rusek, and is a production of Civic Light Projects.  Windchimes sound effect by Jonathan Shaw. This episode is sponsored by Friends General Conference.Support the Soulways podcast on Patreon at Patreon.com/Soulways.Support the show

Where does the word "chaplain" come from? In this episode, Carl reveals the origin of the word, as well as how his journey as a chaplain began. If you have a question, comment, or a story you'd like to share, send it to us at soulwaysconversations@gmail.com. If you send us your message as a voice memo, we just may play it on the air!Soulways is produced by Carl Magruder, BCC, M.Div. and Marta Rusek, and is a production of Civic Light Projects.  Windchimes sound effect by Jonathan Shaw. This episode is sponsored by Friends General Conference.Support the Soulways podcast on Patreon at Patreon.com/Soulways.Support the show

In part II, Carl talks about how to accompany children who have lost a loved one, and shares the most important form of bereavement care we can offer someone in the midst of grief. If you have a question, comment, or a story you'd like to share, send it to us at soulwaysconversations@gmail.com. If you send us your message as a voice memo, we just may play it on the air!Soulways is produced by Carl Magruder, BCC, M.Div. and Marta Rusek, and is a production of Civic Light Projects.  Windchimes sound effect by Jonathan Shaw. This episode is sponsored by Friends General Conference.Resources:Guidance for writing an Advance Directive by U.S. state and territory, from AARP.PREPARE Advance Directive Support the Soulways podcast on Patreon at Patreon.com/Soulways.Support the show

Is there a right way to grieve? Is anticipated loss easier to cope with compared to loss that happens suddenly? In the first episode of his new podcast, palliative care chaplain Carl Magruder, BCC, M.Div. describes the types of loss and grief, and why acknowledging them is so essential.Soulways is produced by Carl Magruder and Marta Rusek, and is a production of Civic Light Projects.  Windchimes sound effect by Jonathan Shaw. This episode is sponsored by Friends General Conference.Support the Soulways podcast on Patreon at Patreon.com/Soulways.Support the show