Hey Chaplain: The Police Wellness Podcast
The Hey Chaplain podcast is where cops encourage each other by sharing their wisdom and experience with the Chaplain. On Hey Chaplain you'll hear from dispatchers and federal agents, Sheriffs and US Marshals, as well as local detectives and patrolmen. From the LAPD to Scotland Yard, the guests on Hey Chaplain deliver advice and insights so that police officers everywhere can survive and thrive. The host, Jared Altic, has almost 30 years of experience serving and counseling military and law enforcement families. The show looks at both the humorous and traumatic sides of police life, sharing wisdom to create healthy cops b...
Mon, March 31, 2025
109 - We Will Stay On the Line With You: Carmine Czapla, COPLINE
Text a Message to the Show Today we are talking about the hotline for police officers called COPLINE. COPLINE provides 24/7 confidential services to active and retired law enforcement officers and their loved ones. Today's guest is Carmine Czapla, who is a veteran and a retired cop, and is one of the active listeners on the other end of that life-saving phone call. In this episode Carmine, who goes by the nickname Chops, talks about the calls he receives and the why serving in this way is so important to him. Resources : Copline's website is copline.org Call 1-800-COPLINE, 1-800-267-5463 Music is by Alexander Nakarada and by Brian Bolger Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 109 Tags : Copline, Air Force, Alcohol, Depression, Family, Federal, Grief, Hotline, Injuries, Military Police, Police, Suicide, Telephone, Trauma, Veterans Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, March 24, 2025
A Quick Guide to Bagpipe Tunes - Bonus Ep 40
Text a Message to the Show This is your Quick Guide to Bagpipe Tunes. I'm anticipating that there will be two distinct camps among my listeners, those who love bagpipes and those who don't yet. But please give this a chance. First, this is fairly short, and there's not a single tune here that lasts more than 2 minutes. Second, I really do understand. I'm not naturally drawn to this music, I had to be invested in it first, through my chaplaincy work with the police department and through my ministry work performing funerals. And even through editing this episode, the tunes that all sounded the same at first, began to be distinct, and more than that, they became something that I found myself whistling as I went about my day. So I ask that you would give the bagpipes a chance, it really is possible for it to grow on you. Resources : Jim's previous appearances were in Ep 017 and Ep 108 J. Higgins store - jhiggins.net All music is performed by Jim Higgins for the Hey Chaplain podcast. Thanks to Eric Young for sound engineering. Hey Chaplain Podcast Bonus Ep 40 Tags : Bagpipes, Bands, Ceremonies, Graduations, Funerals, Memorials, Military, Music, Police, Kansas City, Kansas, Ireland, Scotland, Wales Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, March 17, 2025
108 - The Saddest Tune at the Funeral: Jim Higgins, bagpiper
Text a Message to the Show Today we have a returning guest, Jim HIggins. Jim plays the bagpipes and teaches police officers and firefighters to play the bagpipes for our ceremonies and parades. Jim often plays with them and is obviously an accomplished musician and expert in all things bagpipes related. I was pleased to get Jim to come in and talk to me about the bagpipes, the tunes that they play, and the police ceremonies, parades, and funerals that he participates in. Resources : Jim's previous appearance was in Ep 017 J. Higgins store - jhiggins.net All music, Suo Gân and The Gael, is performed by Jim Higgins for the Hey Chaplain podcast Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 108 Tags : Bagpipes, Bands, Ceremonies, Competitions, Graduations, Fire, Funerals, Humor, Memorials, Military, Music, Police, Teaching, Weather, Denver, Kansas City, Lee's Summit, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Scotland, Ireland Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, March 10, 2025
107.5 - When to Move on from the DEA: Todd Hixson, Part 2
Text a Message to the Show On Today's episode we are continuing our conversation with retired DEA agent Todd Hixson. If you haven't listened to part one, episode 107, then stop this episode and go listen to that right now! Today Todd is going to talk about his career and some of his travels, or at least the parts he's allowed to talk about. But just like in part 1 where we talked about going Fed, this week he's going to also talk to us about retiring from a a federal agent job. Music is by LesFM and by Cumbia Deli Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 107.5 Tags : DEA, Drugs, Federal Agents, Foreign Assignment, International, MLS, Organized Crime, RCMP, Retirement, Canada, Colombia, Iraq Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, March 03, 2025
107 - Pros and Cons of Going DEA: Todd Hixson
Text a Message to the Show On Today's episode we're talking to retired DEA agent Todd Hixson. Todd has a tremendous wealth of experience as a DEA agent and we're definitely going to hear some of those stories, working both domestically and on foreign assignment. But I'm going to split this interview into two parts that are both really compelling. First, we have the pros and cons of going Fed and how Todd navigated the DEA both for himself and his family. On the next episode we'll have the other bookend, which will be knowing when to retire and how to prepare for leaving a law enforcement career. Todd has a lot of valuable wisdom in both regards. Music is by Asher Fulero and by Alexander Nakarada Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 107 Tags : DEA, Divorce, Drugs, Family, Federal Agents, Feds, Moving, Police, Task Forces, Travel, Dallas, Alabama, Texas Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, February 24, 2025
106.5 - Rising From the Ashes: Ken Anderson, Part 2
Text a Message to the Show Today we have part two of our conversation with a medically retired police officer from the United Kingdom, Ken Anderson. After a brief recap of the life-saving encounter he had on an edge of cliff in the moment before he would take his own life, we'll rejoin the conversation with Ken and talk about the aftermath and his new mission to de-stygmatize the conversation about mental health. This episode contains discussion of depression that leads to a suicide attempt. Listener discretion is advised. Ken's website: https://www.phoenix-rises.co.uk/ Music is by Asher Fulero, by Chris Haugen, and by Winking Fox Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 106.5 Tags : Police, Depression, Isolation, Mental Health, Proactivity, Suicide, Supervisors, Stress, Survival, Vehicles, Leeds, England, UK Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, February 17, 2025
106 - On the Precipice: Ken Anderson
Text a Message to the Show Today we're talking to a medically retired police officer from the United Kingdom named Ken Anderson. Ken was a patrol officer, an instructor, and also a firearms officer in Leeds, England. But an accident on the job set him down a path that would eventually lead to him standing on a sea cliff, ready to end his life by throwing himself over the edge. In part one, we're going to get to know Ken, talk about his career, the accident, and the attempt to take his life. In part two, which I'll release one week later, we'll explore more about why this happens and how this has changed Ken. This episode contains discussion of depression that leads to a suicide attempt. Listener discretion is advised. Music is by Alexander Nakarada Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 106 Tags : Police, Accident, Depression, Family, Firearms, Identity, Injury, Isolation, Leadership, Mental Health, Suicide, Supervisors, SWAT, Training, Vehicles, Leeds, England, UK Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, February 10, 2025
Does a Chaplain Need a Degree? The Mailbag (w/ Kaleb Sackett)
Text a Message to the Show It's mailbag time! Use the link above to leave a comment or a question and we might use it on a future show! Music is by PineApple Music Hey Chaplain Update Episode 1Q 2025 Tags : Chaplaincy, Bible College, Chaplains, Clinical Pastoral Education, CPE, Education, Law Enforcement, Mail, Preparation, Seminary, Theology, Training, Kansas City, Kansas Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, February 03, 2025
105 - An Unrecognized Retirement: Anthony Baumgart
Text a Message to the Show Today we're talking to Anthony Baumgart; he's a former local and state level narcotics agent who worked in California. Tony had almost 30 years in law enforcement, but when it came for his last day at work, he experienced a failure in leadership that sometimes happens in law enforcement. You risk your life and give decades of hard work, only to be shown the door… almost like they're glad to be rid of you. Today we talk about working at a state agency that's being closed, layoffs, getting rehired and finally retiring, unceremoniously. Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 105 Tags : Retirement, Agents, Career, Layoffs, Leadership, Meth, Narcotics, Parties, Pension, Personnel, Police, Politics, State Agencies, Tattoos, California Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, January 27, 2025
104.5 - Critical Incident Aftermath: Deborah Green, Dispatcher, Part 2
Text a Message to the Show Today we're talking again to Deborah Green; she was a California dispatcher for almost 30 years and in Part 1 of this interview she told about how she dispatched her deputies to a middle of the night call at a marijuana grow in the forests of California where they were ambushed by drug cartel gunmen. Make sure you go listen to Part 1 to hear how it all went down. In this second part of the interview we will look at the aftermath of the shooting and what the fallout was for everyone involved including the dispatchers. Resources : The Power of Our Story: https://www.thepowerofourstory.com Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 104.5 Tags : Dispatchers, Aftermath, CISM, Communications, Funerals, Healthy, Leadership, Line of Duty Death, Radio, Therapy, Trauma, California Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, January 20, 2025
104 - Deputy Down: Deborah Green, Dispatcher
Text a Message to the Show Today we're talking to Deborah Green; she was a California dispatcher for almost 30 years and has a compelling story to tell. She dispatched her deputies to a middle of the night call at a marijuana grow in the forests of California where they were ambushed by drug cartel gunmen. The story itself is remarkable but I wanted you to hear this one because it's told from the point of view of the dispatcher. In part two of the interview we will look at the aftermath of the shooting and what the fallout was for everyone involved including the dispatchers. Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 104 Tags : Dispatchers, Drug Cartels, CISM, Communications, Helplessness, Line of Duty Death, National Guard, Radio, Shootout, Trauma, California Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, January 13, 2025
The Wisdom of Police Sergeants - Bonus Ep 39
Text a Message to the Show On this special Bonus Episode we are revisiting the interviews I did last fall with three sergeants from the department that I serve. They collectively have 70 years of combined service and every time I asked another question, they just kept dropping more wisdom that I knew you'd want to hear. The officers interviewed are Master Sgt Angie Joyce, Senior Sgt Paul Simonich, and Senior Sgt Kyle Hickerson. Part 1 of this interview was Bonus Episode 38 in November 2024. Music is by LesFM Hey Chaplain Bonus Episode 39 Tags : Police, Career, Education, Friendship, Leadership, Sergeants, Stress, Wellness, Work Ethic, Kansas City, Kansas Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, January 06, 2025
103 - Battling Depression: COL Skip Mondragon, MD
Text a Message to the Show On today's episode we are talking to an Army doctor, Colonel Skip Mondragon. The good doctor is a championship wrestler, a combat veteran, a medical doctor, and also a man who has battled depression. It has become the Colonel's mission to help tough guys ask for help, something that he struggled with first hand and so he knows what he's talking about. We are going to talk about depression, Adverse Childhood Experiences, running a hospital in a combat zone, and what a you can do after trauma, when you don't have a chance to take a break from the constant stress. Resources : Dr Mondragon's website: https://www.transformedtoughguys.com Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Score Calculator: https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/10464/adverse-childhood-experiences-ace-score Music is by Alexander Nakarada Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 103 Disclaimer : Dr. Mondragon is a fantastic doctor but let me remind you that he is probably not your doctor. The information presented in this episode, including any statements or opinions expressed by Dr. Mondragon, is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment by a doctor who has actually met you. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on a podcast. Go see your doctor! Tags : Depression, Army, Childhood Trauma, Doctor, Gratitude, Leadership, Military, Prayer, Stress, Veterans, Iraq, Texas Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, December 30, 2024
102 - Year End Evaluations 2024 (w/ Joe Grasela)
Text a Message to the Show A special guest host interviews Chaplain Altic to recap the year! Police Major Joe Grasela joins Jared to give us a recap of their favorite moments from the 2024 Hey Chaplain episodes. Listen in to find out what were the most noteworthy episodes of the year; also included are the top 10 listener countries and cities. And don't miss a sneak peek of what topics and interviews will be coming down the pike in 2025 and beyond! Episodes directly referenced in the show : Paul Combs was Eps 094 and 094.5 Kendra Brown was Ep 098 Scott Robertson was Ep 091 Jimmy Graham was Ep 096 Tim Eggebraaten was Eps 053, 077, 077.5, and Bonus Ep 33 Kevin Steele was Ep 088 Dr Hachinsky was Eps 086 and 086.5 Music is by Chris Haugen and by Esther Abrami Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 102 Tags : Podcasting, Art, Calling, Career, Chiefs, Co-workers, Detectives, Disasters, Encouragement, Family, Firefighting, Game Wardens, Listeners, Police, Positivity, Support, Trauma, Kansas City, Kansas Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, December 23, 2024
Review Writing and Christmas Greeting (w/ Kaleb Sackett)
Text a Message to the Show This is just a quick Christmas update to read a few reviews of the show, encourage you to write your own, and share a quick Christmas greeting. Guest host Kaleb Sackett joins Chaplain Altic again to help us out and this time Kaleb is sharing a greeting he wrote. Music is by Kevin MacLeod Hey Chaplain Update Q4 2024 Tags : Christmas, Chaplaincy, Family, Goodness, Parenting, Patrol, Podcasting, Police, Prayer, Ratings, Support, Virtue, Writing, Kansas City, Kansas Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, December 16, 2024
101 - AI, Drones, and Cameras, Oh, My!!! Richard Breshears, Technology Unit Captain
Text a Message to the Show Today we're talking about technology! Drones, Artificial Intelligence, Body Worn Cameras and more are proliferating through police departments at a rapid rate and I find the whole topic just fascinating. So our guest for this episode is Captain Richard Breshears who is the captain over the technology unit in a police department here in the Kansas City metro area. We get to hear from him what cool things technology is doing in law enforcement and where it may go in the near future. Music is by Nicholas Panek generated by artificial intelligence and is also by LesFM Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 101 Tags : Police, AI, Cameras, Civil Rights, Computers, Drones, Family, Privacy, Recording, Reports, Safety, Technology, Video, California, Kansas Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, December 09, 2024
100.5 - Friendly Takeover: A Sergeant Asks Personal Questions (w/ Paul Simonich), Part 2
Text a Message to the Show This is Part 2 of the interview, go back to Episode 100 to hear the first part. Is this a hostile takeover? No, it's just one of my patrol sergeants commandeering the podcast in order to ask me questions about my background, education, and family. Paul Simonich is one of my patrol sergeants and he appeared previously in Bonus Episode 38. Music by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain podcast episode 100.5 Tags : Chaplains, Attitude, Behavioral Health, Choir Practice, Disorder, Injury, Morale, Psychology, Shame, Tells, Work, Kansas City, Kansas DunDunDunnn.wav by copyc4t -- https://freesound.org/s/146434/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, December 02, 2024
100 - Friendly Takeover: A Sergeant Asks Personal Questions (w/ Paul Simonich)
Text a Message to the Show Is this a hostile takeover? No, it's just one of my patrol sergeants commandeering the podcast in order to ask me questions about my background, education, and family. Paul Simonich is one of my patrol sergeants and he appeared previously in Bonus Episode 38. Music by Chris Haugen. Hey Chaplain podcast episode 100 Tags: Chaplains, College, Education, Family, Hometown, Police, Seminary, Training, Joplin, Kansas City, Lawrence, Topeka, Kansas, Missouri Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, November 25, 2024
Gratitude According to Police Sergeants - Bonus Ep 38
Text a Message to the Show On this special Thanksgiving Bonus Episode I asked three sergeants from the department that I serve to come talk to me about gratitude and the perspective that younger officers need to have to be successful in law enforcement. The officers interviewed are Master Sgt Angie Joyce, Senior Sgt Paul Simonich, and Senior Sgt Kyle Hickerson. Music is by LesFM Hey Chaplain Bonus Episode 38 Tags : Police, Career, Education, Friendship, Gratitude, Hope, Leadership, Sergeants, Stress, Technology, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving, Kansas City, Kansas Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, November 18, 2024
099 - 99 Ideas I Haven't Made Into Podcast Episodes Yet
Text a Message to the Show This is a special milestone episode: number 099 (of the enumerated main episodes)! So here are ninety-nine ideas that I have not yet made into podcast episodes. Enjoy the look into the future publishing schedule and please keep an eye out for a topic for which you may be able to assist in making contact with a good interviewee. Message me or email me! Music is by Kevin McLeod and by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain podcast episode 099 Special thanks to "The Allusionist" podcast for demonstrating the concept so well. Tags : Police, Ideas, Interviews, Planning, Podcasting, Wellness, Kansas City, Kansas Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, November 11, 2024
Informal Leadership: Blue Canary interviews Jared Altic - Bonus Ep 37
Text a Message to the Show Steve Kellams from Blue Canary has devoted this season of his show to leadership topics and he brought me on to talk about informal leadership, because as a chaplain I have influence but no actual authority. We ended up talking about several wellness topics and some of my philosophy of chaplaincy as well as why I started Hey Chaplain. I asked Steve if I could use a condensed version of the interview and he agreed, so this a slightly shorter version of our conversation. Music is by Alexander Nakarada Tags : Chaplaincy, Authority, Caring, Chaplains, Church Leadership, Fire, Influence, Leadership, Pastor, Podcasting, Police, Rapport, Training, Trust, Wellness, Kansas City, Kansas Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, November 04, 2024
098 - From Beauty Queen to Police Chief: Kendra Brown
Text a Message to the Show In this episode we're talking to police Chief Kendra Brown. She's one of over 300 police chiefs in America who happen to be women. She's also happens to be a former participant in the Miss America pageants – not the usual starting place for most cops. So I wanted to talk to Chief Brown about being a woman in the hyper-masculine field of law enforcement and what advice she has for surviving and then excelling in this job, especially when people are judging the book by its cover. 'Love Conquers' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au Hey Chaplain podcast Episode 098 Tags : Police, Advice, Beauty Pageant, Family, Leadership, Marriage, Miss America, Musical Theater, Singing, Women, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, South Carolina Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, October 28, 2024
The Ghost on the 8th Floor: Detective Stuart Littlefield - Bonus Ep 36
Text a Message to the Show Every cop has a bump in the night story; sometimes those bumps happen in broad daylight. Today I'm talking to a veteran homicide and cold case detective from Kansas City named Stuart LIttlefield. Detective Littlefield was recommended to me because he's a great story teller with a great story that might actually include an encounter with a ghost. Even if you don't believe in that kind of thing, it seems that as human beings we can't get enough of those strange unexplainable stories and the detective and I talk a bit about that too. Music is by Brian Bolger Hey Chaplain Podcast Bonus Episode 36 Tags : Police, Cold Cases, Death, Detectives, Gangs, Gang Signs, Ghosts, Graffiti, Halloween, Hospital, Knives, Polaroid, Spooky, Kansas City, Kansas Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, October 21, 2024
097 - The SWAT Career Path: Ryan Miller
Text a Message to the Show When you first became a cop, you probably had a goal. You wanted to become a homicide detective, or a K9 handler, or you wanted to make the SWAT team. Maybe you're on track to achieve that goal, but even if you do make it, what then? How do you go about getting promoted later in your career if you've already gone into a specialty like SWAT? I've got someone for you today who can answer those questions. Today we are bringing back a frequent guest and friend of the show, Ryan Miller. Ryan is currently a major at his department, so not only has he been in the SWAT teams as an officer, a sergeant, and a captain, but he's also been in the position to hire and fire police officers and to evaluate people for special assignments. He's seen this from both sides and has more actual experience advancing up through special operations than most people. Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 097 Tags : Police, Advancement, Career, Hiring, Leadership, Patrol, Promotions, Professional Standards, Responsibility, Selection Process, SWAT, Kansas City, Overland Park, Kansas Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, October 14, 2024
Recruiting Gen Z: Jim Dudley & Janay Gasparini - Bonus Ep 35
Text a Message to the Show Today we address one of the most frequent topics that I hear about in the police station, the great difficulty in recruiting Gen Z. My friend Jim Dudley co-authored a recent book on the subject, called "Recruitment & Retention of Gen-Z Law Enforcement Officers" and I brought Jim and his co-author, Janay Gasparini, to talk about it and give us a few insights on what can be done. Resources : Jim's podcast is called "Policing Matters" Book: Recruitment & Retention of Gen-Z Law Enforcement Officers https://www.blue360media.com/recruitment-retention-of-gen-z-law-enforcement-officers-1st-ed.html Music is by DJ Williams Hey Chaplain Podcast Bonus Episode 35 Tags : Police, Books, Demographics, Gen Z, Generations, Health, Hiring, Leadership, Psychology, Recruiting, Relationships, Retention, Sociology, San Francisco, California Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, October 07, 2024
096 - Wisdom from the Shoot House: Jimmy Graham, CIA and US Navy SEALs CQB Instructor
Text a Message to the Show Today's guest is Jimmy Graham. Jimmy was a US Navy SEAL and worked for the CIA but one of the most interesting jobs he had, and one that overlaps with law enforcement, is that in both the SEALs and the CIA he trained people in CQB, i.e. Close Quarters Battle, room-clearing, hostage rescue, and room-to-room combat. Jimmy still trains people but now he includes teaching on family relationships, the meaning of manliness, and his Christian faith. These are all lessons that were learned and confirmed in the shoot house. So today Jimmy is going to talk about the wisdom he learned from CQB and how he's applying it as a husband and a father today. Resources : Jimmy's podcast is called "The Protector Culture Podcast" Jimmy's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/@ableshepherd Music is by Chris Haugen and by Alexander Nakarada Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 096 Tags : US Navy SEALs, Active Shooters, CIA, Combat, CQB, Family, Fatherhood, Manhood, Marriage, Military, Navy, Shoot House, Shooting, Wisdom Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, September 30, 2024
095 - Dreams Police Have: Dr Dara Rampersad, BluePaz
Text a Message to the Show Today we're talking about the recurring dreams and nightmares that cops have. Our guest is Dr Dara Rampersad, a first responder and forensic psychologist from Phoenix Arizona who specializes in first responder mental health. Dr Dara's website: www.bluepaz.com Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 095 Tags : Police, Alcohol, Anxiety, Dreams, Fear, FEMA, Fire, Guns, Nightmares, Psychology, Sleep, Trauma, Phoenix, Maui, Arizona, Hawaii Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, September 23, 2024
094.5 - The War of Art: Paul Combs, Drawn by Fire, Part 2
Text a Message to the Show This is part two of my interview with firefighter and illustrator Paul Combs where we talk more about the first responder as an artist, about critics responded badly to our work, and we also talk a bit about chaplaincy. If you've not listened to the entirety of part one, then go back and find that episode -- it's Episode 094. The title of this episode is a direct reference to Steven Pressfield's book, The War of Art. You should read it. Paul's website: https://paulcombsart.com Music is by LesFM Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 094.5 Tags : Fire, AI, Art, Artists, Catharsis, Chaplains, Creativity, Drawing, Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Ohio Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, September 16, 2024
094 - Illustrating the Point: Paul Combs, Drawn by Fire
Text a Message to the Show Today we're talking to firefighter, illustrator, and editorial cartoonist Paul Combs. His first responder-focused artwork has been featured in newspapers and magazines and probably more than one training session power point that you've seen. In Part 1 of this interview, we're going to talk about Paul's dual career as a firefighter and an artist and how the two jobs influence each other. Paul's website: https://paulcombsart.com Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 094 Tags : Fire, Art, Artists, Cartoons, Cancer, Criticism, Editorials, Humor, Mental Health, Politics, Suicide, Training, Wellness, Indianapolis, Tampa, Florida, Indiana, Ohio Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, September 09, 2024
Avoid the Root Canal: Preventative Care for Relationships - Bonus Ep 34
Text a Message to the Show Preventative care can save your teeth… and your marriage. But in both our relationships and our dental hygiene, we often wait for a problem to get out of hand before we are motivated to find a solution. Music is by FSM Team Hey Chaplain Bonus Episode 34 Tags : Relationships, Conflict, Counseling, Dentistry, Divorce, Expense, Help, Marriage, Pain, Police, Kansas City, Kansas Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, September 02, 2024
093 - Interdicting Troy: Troy Foster, Drug Cartel Interdiction
Text a Message to the Show Today we're talking about drug interdiction: stopping vehicles traveling through the middle of the United States on rural highways and finding drugs and cash and the criminals who transport it. Our guest today is Troy Foster who worked interdiction on Kansas highways for most of his career before a series of personal tragedies almost lead to him taking his own life. Listener discretion is advised. Music is by Alexander Nakarada Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 093 Tags : Police, Alcohol, Deputy, Dogs, Drugs, Highway, Interdiction, K9, Medication, Movies, Narcotics, Pride, Shame, Sheriff's Office, Stress, Suicide, Kansas Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, August 26, 2024
Be a Good Example: Tim Eggebraaten - Bonus Ep 33
Text a Message to the Show Today I called my police chief friend from Minnesota, Tim Eggebraaten, to come back on the show again and talk about the examples we set and the mentoring we do within a police department. Every cop is setting an example, either good or bad, for every other cop in their sphere of influence and I wanted to run an idea past Tim to see if we couldn't be a little more deliberate about being a good example, building some relationships, and making young officers feel heard. Tim's website: https://www.offdutychief.com Titus 2:6-8 Encourage the young men to be self-controlled. In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us. Music is by Everet Almond Hey Chaplain Podcast Bonus Episode 33 Tags : Police, Football, Leadership, Mentors, Officer Wellness, Retention, Stress, Training, Kansas City, Morehead, Minnesota, Kansas Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, August 19, 2024
092 - The Full Montez: Cop and Comedian Vinnie Montez
Text a Message to the Show I believe that there is a small number of occupations who carefully observe human behavior. Cops are definitely on that list… but so are comedians. I know that both groups make me laugh with all the funny observations they make about the crazy behavior in this world. It's only natural that some cops would gravitate toward stand up comedy and I found one I really like in Vinnie Montez. Vinnie is a Colorado deputy who you might know from his Dry Bar comedy specials or videos of his other live performances from around the country. I asked him to come on the show to talk about his comedy and its connection to police mental wellness. I also want you to note how and why he's transitioning to his next career. Vinnie's website: https://vinniemontez.com/ Music is by Cumbia Deli Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 092 Tags : Deputy, Anger, Comedy, Family, Hecklers, Mental Health, Humor, Leadership, Narcotics, PTSD, Resiliency, Spanish, Suicide, Trauma, Denver, Colorado Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, August 12, 2024
Normalizing Debriefs (w/ Kaleb Sackett)
Text a Message to the Show This is just a quick update to talk about my own experience with debriefing after exposure to trauma and critical incidents. Guest host Kaleb Sackett joins Chaplain Altic again to talk about getting everybody to talk to someone after a hard day. Hey Chaplain Update Q3 2024 Tags : Police, Chaplaincy, Critical Incidents, Debriefs, Ministry, Suicide, Support, Trauma, Kansas City, Kansas Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, August 05, 2024
091 - Scott's Wildlife: Scott Robertson, Texas Game Warden
Text a Message to the Show I've been impressed by the wide variety of jobs in law enforcement and I delight in uncovering forgotten corners of this profession, perhaps to remind you that changing jobs doesn't necessarily mean hanging up the badge. Today I'm talking to Scott Robertson, a game warden from the forests and swampy lakes of East Texas. Scott's daily patrols look a lot different from what I see in urban Kansas City, but there's also a lot of similarities. I want you to hear the pros and cons of this kind of work, and especially to hear the wisdom that Scott has gleaned from it. Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 091 Tags : Game Wardens, Boating, Conservation, Family, Fishing, Hunting, Law Enforcement, Police, Tragedy, Wildlife, Kansas City, Kansas, Texas Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, July 29, 2024
090 - Leakage, the MRI of Suicide Prevention: Dr Barry Young
Text a Message to the Show Today we welcome back Dr. Barry Young. Barry is my friend and a fellow police chaplain and my favorite chaplain & peer support trainer. On Hey Chaplain he was previously in the very highly rated episode, Bonus Episode 24, where we talked about bad death notifications. Today Barry is back and this time he's going to talk about the phenomenon of "leakage" where the intentions to take a life are telegraphed ahead of time, and you and I might catch the clues if we know what we're looking for. Resources : Barry's previous episode: Bonus Episode 24 Barry's website: https://www.servingheroes.net The book Barry mentioned: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 090 Tags : Chaplaincy, Homicide, Mass Shootings, Mental Health, Peer Support, Psychology, Suicide Prevention, Tragedy, Training, Independence, Kansas City, Peoria, Illiniois, Kansas, Missouri Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, July 22, 2024
I Sleep Alone So You Can Sleep Safe: Steve Kellams, Blue Canary - Bonus Ep 32
Text a Message to the Show Today I'm presenting to you a select episode from the Blue Canary podcast by Steve Kellams. I listen to a lot of podcasts. I recommend very few. This is one of the good ones and this particular episode of Blue Canary is one that Steve picked specifically to air on Hey Chaplain. Intro Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Bonus Episode 32 Tags : Police, Marriage, Police wives, Relationships, Stress, Trauma, Indiana Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, July 15, 2024
089 - Police and Fire Family Repercussions: Chris Moore
Text a Message to the Show Today we're talking to Chris Moore, a Virginia-based firefighter whose father was a police officer. Chris is a great interview because he's got a lifetime of experience wrestling with the ups and downs of first responder behavioral health, both firsthand and as a child of a cop. Chris brings a radical level of transparency to this conversation and I want you to especially notice the three unhealthy coping mechanisms he says he turned to through most of his career. Music is by Chris Haugen and by Winking Fox Music Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 089 Tags : Firefighting, Alcohol, Behavioral Health, Coping Mechanisms, Family, Fatherhood, Influence, Mental Health, Relationships, Uniforms, Norfolk, Virginia Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, July 08, 2024
Surviving My Suicide: Doug Monda; An Excerpt from the Archives
Text a Message to the Show Two years ago we talked with Doug Monda and this is a special abbreviated and condensed version of that interview with him. The original is Episode 022. Doug Monda was a professional athlete turned high-speed, low-drag SWAT cop, in a Florida city with a very high rate violent crime. His identity was wrapped up in being an a very active athlete and operator… until that was suddenly taken away by a serious injury. This led to depression, post traumatic stress, and finally two attempts to take his own life. Warning: This episode contains detailed discussion of suicide attempts. Listener discretion is advised. Resources : Survive First – www.survivefirst.us National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 988 Copline – 1-800-267-5463 Emergencies (in the United States) – 911 The full episode is Episode 022: https://heychaplain.buzzsprout.com/1792621/10015539-022-surviving-my-suicide-doug-monda-survive-first Music is by Kevin MacLeod Hey Chaplain Archive Excerpt A022 Tags : Police, Depression, Health, Injury, PTSD, Suicide, SWAT, Florida Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, July 01, 2024
088 - Multi-Generational Steele: Kevin Steele
Text a Message to the Show There are two conflicting truisms in law enforcement: one is old and one is new. First, it's stereotypical that cops, when you ask them, don't want their kids to go into the same line of work. Second, it's becoming more and more true that law enforcement families are some of the only reliable places to find applicants for the job. Police work, like firefighting and the military, is becoming a family business and we're seeing more multi-generational law enforcement families. Today we're talking to Kevin Steele, who is part of three generation, 63 year legacy at the Kansas City Kansas Police Department. Music is by Chris Haugen and by Winking Fox Music Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 088 Tags : Police, Career, Cars, Children, Family, Fatherhood, History, Legacy, Lessons, Parenting, Teaching, Kansas City, Kansas Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, June 24, 2024
087.5 - Making Wellness Conferences: Shawn Thomas, Part 2
Text a Message to the Show This is part two of an interview with Shawn Thomas. If you haven't listened to part one, in which talked about her experience as the wellness officer in a large Sheriff's Office in the Pacific Northwest, then please go download that episode. She had a lot of insight to share, especially if you think you might be the first wellness officer in your agency. But today we're talking about her second chapter. She began producing wellness conferences with speakers and vendors and hundreds of first responder attendees. And this unexpected role became her main gig when she retired. The whole process of putting together a conference is fascinating but I think the main thing I want to walk away with is that you are capable of doing things you never thought you'd do. There may not be a clear path forward, but don't let that stop you from making a difference. Resources : Shawn's organization, 1st Responder Conferences: https://www.1strc.org First HELP First Responder Suicide statistics: https://1sthelp.org Music is by Alexander Nakarada Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 087.5 Tags : Wellness, Conferences, Divorce, Finances , Retirement, Stress, PTSD, Ocean City, Seattle, California, Maryland, Oregon, Washington Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, June 17, 2024
087 - How to Build a Wellness Program: Shawn Thomas
Text a Message to the Show Today's guest is Shawn Thomas. She was a deputy with a major Sheriff's Office in the Pacific Northwest and also married to an officer. Shawn was a wellness officer in a major agency and she had to build the airplane while it was flying and a lot of wellness coordinators can identify with that. She also runs 1st Responder Conferences, which has taught thousands of first responders in dozens of locations across the country. Resources : Shawn's organization, 1st Responder Conferences: https://www.1strc.org First HELP: https://1sthelp.org A previous interview about wellness officers: https://heychaplain.buzzsprout.com/1792621/11810998-044-wellness-officers-explained-wendy-hummel Music is by Chris Haugen and by Alexander Nakarada Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 087 Tags : Police, Sheriff Office, Cultural Competency, Marriage, Resiliency, Suicide, SWAT, Undercover, Wellness, Seattle, Washington Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, June 10, 2024
086.5 - From Combat to Med School: MAJ Cordell Hachinsky, MD, Part 2
Text a Message to the Show Today we continue our conversation with Dr Cordell Hachinsky and we discuss his career change from combat leader to medical doctor. I hope you listen to this carefully; Dr Hachinsky is a Christian man, so he's going to talk about hearing God call him to a new career but I want you to listen to him describe the process of coming to that conclusion and the different ways that making a big career decision affected him. I think that it's really valuable to hear an intelligent and thoughtful man describe a transition that was really difficult for him; it's the main reason I wanted the good doctor to talk to you. Music is by PineApple Music, by the Mini Vandals, and by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 086.5 Tags : Career, Army, Career Change, Combat, Death, Discernment, Failure, Family, Health, Humility, Leadership, Med School, Transitions, Florida, Afghanistan Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, June 03, 2024
086 - An Examination of Failure: MAJ Cordell Hachinsky, MD, Part 1
Text a Message to the Show Today's guest is a West Point Graduate and an Army combat veteran who came back from Afghanistan to then went to Med School and become an Army doctor. Major Cordell Hachinsky is a friend of mine who I regularly had lunch with while he was attending the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, KS. I split the interview into two parts: This first part talks a lot about leadership and training and why we need to allow our subordinates to fail if we really want the best for them. Part two includes some lessons from Med School and the War in Afghanistan that drive home the point about humility and making career decisions. Music is by PineApple Music, by Alexander Nakarada, and by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 086 Tags : Army, Accountability, Discipline, Failure, Learning, Leadership, Police, Standards, Training, Leavenworth, Kansas, Louisiana Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Trailer · Mon, June 03, 2024
000.4 - START HERE: Welcome to the Hey Chaplain Podcast, Year 4
Text a Message to the Show The Hey Chaplain podcast is for police officers by a police chaplain. It offers peer-to-peer support and expert advice on officer wellness, including stress, trauma, and work-life balance. Hosted by a real chaplain who rides along with officers, the show provides support for officers to connect and find encouragement. For Officers: Get support and encouragement: Hear real stories from peers and find inspiration to overcome challenges. Learn from experienced officers: Gain valuable knowledge and insights from veterans in law enforcement. For Helpers: Deeper understanding of police work: Learn about the realities and complexities of the job to better support officers. Enhanced cultural competency: Build understanding of first responder culture to provide more effective support. Bonus: Relevant for anyone: Listen to interesting stories and gain insights into the world of law enforcement. Music is by FSM Team and by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Episode 000.4 Tags : Podcast, Chaplains, First Responders, Police, Support, Kansas City, Kansas Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, May 27, 2024
A Marshal, A Mentor, and an Impatient Man in Louisville: Follow Ups and Business Checks, Hey Chaplain's Third Anniversary - Bonus Ep 31
Text a Message to the Show This episode marks the beginning of our fourth year so I wanted to go back and do follow ups with some of my past guests. In this episode we get an update on the US Marshals, including some of their new missions, why law enforcement officers have left the profession in recent years and how that affects someone coming in right now. We also talk about the what first responder chaplains need to be focused on right now and I get to talk to a friend in Louisville, Kentucky, who is fired up about a topic in the news. Music is "Rustic Ballad" by Alexander Nakarada Hey Chaplain Podcast Bonus Episode 31 Tags: Police, US Marshals, Career, Celebrities, Chaplaincy, Federal Agents, Proactivity, Public Opinion, Kansas City, Louisville, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, May 20, 2024
085 - Good Cop, Bad Health: Dr. Melody Rodarte
Text a Message to the Show Although we normally focus on interviews with police officers, today we're talking to a medical doctor who is married to a newly retired homicide detective. Her name is Dr. Melody Rodarte and I wanted to ask her about police officer health. Why do they get sick and what parts of the job cause it? And more importantly what can be done about it. Dr Rodarte has a lot of wisdom and insight, not only as a physician, but also as an LEO wife. DISCLAIMER: Dr. Rodarte is a great doctor, but she's not your doctor. The information presented in this episode, including any statements or opinions expressed by Dr. Rodarte, is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment by a doctor who has actually met you. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on a podcast. Go see your doctor. Resources : The previous interview with Compassion Alliance was Episode 078 Compassion Alliance's website is compassion-alliance.org Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 085 Tags : Health, Cancer, Doctors, Heart Disease, Life Expectancy, Police, Shift Work, Sleep Apnea, Spouses, Trauma, Wellness, Arizona Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, May 13, 2024
How to Talk to a Rape Survivor: Brandi Fischer, MOCSA - Bonus Ep 30
Text a Message to the Show Today we are talking to Brandi Fischer, a sexual assault victim's advocate with an organization called MOCSA. Part of Brandi's job is going into police academies to teach officers about sexual assault and the impact of trauma on a victim. She has a lot of really good coaching on what to do and what not to do when talking to a victim but she also has some fantastic insights on when and why a rape victim lying or telling you the truth. Music is by Track Tribe and by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Bonus Episode 30 Tags : Advocates, Detectives, Hospitals, Interviews, Reports, Sexual Assault, Trauma, Kansas City, Kansas, Missouri Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, May 06, 2024
084 - LEO Mom of the Year 2024: Detective Emily Hren
Text a Message to the Show Some of the best stepparents I know are police officers. So when it came time to find the 2024 LEO Mom of the Year, I was really happy to receive the nomination of a highly regarded detective who also happens to be a stepmother. So today we're talking to detective Emily Hren, who works at one of our larger agencies just a little ways down the road from me. She and her husband traveled to visit me recently so that Emily could talk about her experience as a woman in law enforcement, becoming a cop as a second career, managing the pressures of a blended family, and how to have resiliency as a police detective. Last Year's Best LEO Mom was interviewed in Bonus Episode 18 Music is by Chris Haugen and by Alexander Nakarada Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 084 Tags : Mothers, Blended Families, Children, Detectives, Family, Health, Mom, Patrol, Police, Resiliency, Step-mom, Teachers, Women, Kansas, North Carolina Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, April 29, 2024
083 - Learn the Other Side of the House: Gregg Dorsett
Text a Message to the Show Today we're talking to Gregg Dorsett; he has been a guest several times before mostly on compilation episodes, but his first appearance was all the way back in Episode 004. Today he's a captain at KCKPD and part of his job now is getting the patrol officers better equipment than what they've had in the past. He's had a hand in changing things from reports and records to body worn cameras to how the department buys and equips patrol cars. This isn't as glamorous or as hands-on as most of Gregg's career, but that's exactly why I wanted to talk to him. I believe he has successfully made one of the toughest career transitions a hard-charging, hands-on, take action guy can make -- the transition to support and administration. Gregg's Previous interview was in Episode 004. Music is by Chris Haugen and by Winking Fox Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 083 Tags : Police, Career, Gear, IT, Leadership, Management, Motor Units, Promotions, Retirement, Supervisors, Kansas City, Kansas Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, April 15, 2024
082 - The Personal Impact of Being a British Police Detective: Simon Osamoh
Text a Message to the Show Today we're talking to Simon Osamoh, who was a highly decorated detective in the UK investigating organized crime and doing counter-terrorism. If you've ever had to container of liquid confiscated at the airport, then you're familiar with the results of Simon's work. Today he's talking to us about communication and empathy, mentors in law enforcement and how the presence or absence of our fathers affects us. Music is by Chris Haugen and by the Mini Vandals Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 082 Tags : Police, Communication, Detectives, Empathy, Fatherhood, Forgiveness, Friendship, Infiltration, Intimidation, Mentors, Organized Crime, Terrorism, Wire Tapping, Thames Valley, UK Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, April 08, 2024
081.5 - How to Serve First Responders: Ginger Passarelli, Part 2
Text a Message to the Show This episode is Part Two of my recent conversation with Ginger Passarelli from the Soup Ladies. You'll want to go back and catch Part One, episode 081, where she talked about her recent work with the Border Patrol. This portion of the conversation focuses on serving first responders more generally and I wanted you to hear Ginger's passion to serve and how it's combined with integrity and discipline. We could have more people helping but they need to be doing the right things for the right reasons; helpers of all kinds, including chaplains, need to examine their motivations and be disciplined in how they carry out their work… and I believe Ginger sets an excellent example. So take note of the how's and why's in Ginger's story because, someday, you may given access to serve first responders and if you screw that up, the door might be shut to everyone. Ginger's website: www.soupladies.org Music is by LesFM, by Alexander Nakarada, and by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 081.5 Tags : Soup Ladies, Chaplains, Fire, Helpers, Integrity, Katrina, Non-Profits, Police, Trust, Louisiana, Texas, Washington Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, April 01, 2024
081 - The Soup Ladies Visit Border Patrol: Ginger Passarelli
Text a Message to the Show Today we have the return of another fan favorite, Ginger Passarelli of the Soup Ladies. For the last couple of years she has been working with the Border Patrol, which is no small feat to bring a non-profit organization into the inner workings of a Federal agency. In this part of the interview Ginger talks specifically about her work to help encourage the Border Patrol agents with love and good food. Ginger called me from an undisclosed border station on the southern border after a long day of cooking for the agents there. Music is by Chris Haugen and by Alexander Nakarada Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 081 Tags : Soup Ladies, Border Patrol, Chaplaincy, Non-Profit, Service, Support, Idaho, Texas Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, March 25, 2024
Roll Calls and Podcast Apps (w/ Kaleb Sackett)
Text a Message to the Show This is just a quick update to answer a question about chaplains at police roll calls and to address the issue with Google podcasts migrating over to YouTube Music. Guest host Kaleb Sackett joins Chaplain Altic to address these topics and get a sneak peek at upcoming episodes! Hey Chaplain Update Q1 2024 Tags : Police, Chaplaincy, Google, Podcasting, Roll Calls, YouTube, Kansas City, Kansas Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, March 18, 2024
080 - Unbottled and Unburdened: Jeff Keck
Text a Message to the Show Today we're talking to Captain Jeff Keck, a North Texas police officer with about 25 years of experience. Jeff and I were talking recently about podcast topics that cops really need to hear and he said a phrase that caught my ear. He said, "from my own experience cops shouldn't always bottle things up." My response was, "oooh, that dog'll hunt!" Police officers are encouraged, both directly and indirectly, to bottle up their emotions, and that rarely turns out well. Well, Jeff had some firsthand experience breaking through that barrier, which is especially difficult when you've spent a couple decades convincing yourself that you're "just fine." Resources : Jeff's podcast is "The Testament Podcast" Jeff's book is God's Full Battle Rattle https://a.co/d/dttV0sI Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 080 Tags : Police, CSI, Detectives, Faith, Openness, Patrol, Peer Support, Suicide, Training, Trauma, North Texas, Texas Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, March 11, 2024
The Chaplain's Mom Gets a Ticket: Anita Altic - Bonus Ep 29
Text a Message to the Show One of my favorite personalities, of anyone I know, is my mother, Anita Altic, and I've known since i first started podcasting that she would be a pleasure to listen to. She's funny and a good storyteller, she's intelligent and she has a great voice. All that was missing was a good interaction with law enforcement… which she almost never has. Well, something finally happened and she has agreed to tell her story of the Chaplain's mom getting a ticket in Lawrence, KS. Music is by FSM Team. Tags: Police, Accidents, Family, Humor, Mothers, Parents, Traffic, Kansas City, Lawrence, Kansas, Missouri Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, March 04, 2024
079 - The 1933 Kansas City Massacre at Union Station: Terence O'Malley
Text a Message to the Show Today we're going to take a brief look a the 1933 Kansas City Massacre at Union Station. There is so much to learn by studying criminals and law enforcement from over 90 years ago, and this particular story is a doozy. It touches on half a dozen cities and towns in as many states, involving a couple dozen people, some with personal or criminal connections, and some with no connection at all, who conspire to commit a crime, resulting in a bloody shootout, that fundamentally shapes the modern FBI. Resources : Gangland Wire - an organized crime history podcast by Gary Jenkins Terence O'Malley's book and documentary: Black Hand, Strawman Terence's website: NellyDon.com Music is by DJ Williams, and by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 079 Tags : FBI, Bank Robbers, Criminals, Hit Man, Hostages, Lawyers, Mafia, Organized Crime, Police, Prison, Sheriff, Bolivar, Chicago, Hot Springs, Joplin, Kansas City, Leavenworth, Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, February 26, 2024
Cops and Church Security: Worship Security Academy Interviews Jared Altic - Bonus Ep 28
Text a Message to the Show This is an interview I did with Simon Osamoh from the Worship Secuirty Academy podcast. I wanted to share it with you because Simon's work (and his podcast) is very interesting but also because I've never discussed the ins and outs of a cop participating in church security, especially from a pastor's point of view. Resources : Simon Osamoh's website: www.worshipsecurity.org Tags : Security, Church, Mental Health, Pastoral Care, Police, Trauma, Worship, Kansas City, Kansas, England Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, February 19, 2024
078 - When You're Ready for Help: John Little, Compassion Alliance
Text a Message to the Show What if I told you that there is an organization that helps first responders find counseling in the area in which they live, with qualified experienced counselors who understand how to help cops and firefighters? And what if told you that this was entirely anonymous and no one from your agency had to know about it? And what if this organization that finds the counselors and vets the counselors and protects your anonymity, will also pay for the counseling? That's what Compassion Alliance does, and I've brought in John Little to talk about it. John's not only the chairman of the board for Compassion Alliance, he's also a 20 year veteran homicide detective. Help from Compassion Alliance can be found at compassion-alliance.org Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 078 Tags : Counseling, Detectives, Help, Homicide, Non-Profit, Retirees, Trauma, Arizona, Florida Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, February 12, 2024
077.5 - Not a Pile of Trash: Tim Eggebraaten, Part 2
Text a Message to the Show It would be so easy to pass judgment on an individual who appears to be nothing more than a pile of trash, literally. Today we're continuing our conversation with Tim Eggebraaten. Judgement is difficult to avoid, and sometimes necessary, but it's also unhealthy to be cynical and negative all of the time. And finding the balance might take you your entire career. This is part 2 of 2. Tim's website is OffDutyChief.com Music is by Alexander Nakarada Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 077.5 Tags : Police, Assumptions, Career, Compassion, Cynicism, Health, Judgment, Retirement, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, February 05, 2024
077 - He Peed On My Police Car: Tim Eggebraaten
Text a Message to the Show Today we are rejoined by a fan favorite! So back due to popular demand is Tim Eggebraaten with all kinds of great stories to tell. In my most recent conversation with the off duty chief, I zeroed in on two stories that I found especially interesting, both about cops leaping to conclusions about people. This is part 1 of 2. Tim's website: OffDutyChief.com Music is by Chris Haugen and by Winking Fox Music Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 077 Tags : Police, DARE, Fight, Firearms, Humility, Identity, Judgment, Prison, Taser, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, January 29, 2024
076 - On Resiliency: Lt Col Dave Grossman
Text a Message to the Show Today we're joined by one of the world's most recognizable trainers on the subject of human aggression, resilience, and how to successfully function during and after a deadly force encounter. Today's guest is Lt Col Dave Grossman. The Colonel is famous for his books On Killing and On Combat among many others and he is one of most sought after trainers in the nation for military, law enforcement, mental health professionals, and school safety organizations. Lt Col Grossman sat down with me to talk about resiliency, memory gaps, and what's important in life. Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 076 Tags : Police, Army, Faith, Memory, Psychology, Resiliency, Self-Control, Shooting, Sleep, Testimony, Training, Trauma Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, January 15, 2024
075 - PCP Doesn't Fight Fair: Steve Davis
Text a Message to the Show Our guest today is Steve Davis. Steve is a Colorado cop with 45 years of experience as a K-9 handler, motorcycle cop, investigator, and police chief. He relates a story of fighting a man on PCP in a restaurant, a fight that nearly took his life. Steve has so much wisdom to share and so please listen al the way to the end and catch what Steve says is a critical mistake that cops make when an injured cop returns to duty. Resources : This is Steve's book, A Thin Dark Line https://a.co/d/dLcHp5k This is the conference where I met Steve & Erica: https://www.servingheroes.net/national-conference/ Erica's interview was Episode 068 Music is by Chris Haugen and by Winking Fox Music Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 075 Tags : Police, Drugs, Faith, Fight, Motorcycle Cops, PCP, Traffic, Trauma, Use of Force, Denver, Colorado Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, January 08, 2024
Mailbag (w/ Kaleb Sackett) - Bonus Ep 27
Text a Message to the Show Today Pastor Kaleb Sackett guest hosts and asks Chaplain Altic questions from the mailbag, covering topics from podcasting to chaplaincy to policing. If you'd like to submit questions for future mailbag episodes, please email us at heychaplain44@gmail.com Tags : Police, Censorship, Chaplaincy, Credentials, Leadership, Mailbag, Media, Morale, Planning, Podcasting, Q&A, Questions, Kansas City, Kansas Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, January 01, 2024
074 - First Responder Alcohol Culture: Jeremy Greene
Text a Message to the Show Today we're talking to a firefighter; Jeremy Greene is a firefighter in a major city who has his own first responder wellness podcast called the Washdown and I wanted to bring him on the show to talk why alcohol is such a problem in first responder culture. Jeremy is going to talk about his own struggles with alcoholism, trauma, and suicide. So listener discretion is advised. Resources : Jeremy's podcast is called The Washdown Music is by Chris Haugen and by Alexander Nakarada Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 074 Tags : Firefighters, Alcohol, Counseling, Culture, Death, Depression, Gifts, Hobbies, Jeeps, PTSD, Relationships, Suicide, Trauma, Treatment Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, December 25, 2023
Year End Evaluations (w/ Joe Grasela) - Bonus Ep 26
Text a Message to the Show A special guest host interviews Chaplain Altic to recap the year! Police Captain Joe Grasela joins Jared to give us a recap of their favorite moments from the 2023 Hey Chaplain episodes. Listen in to find out what were the most noteworthy episodes of the year and learn why Captain Joe may never make another appearance on the show. Also included are the top 10 listener countries and cities. Make sure you catch them discuss how the podcast comes together, including musical selection and artwork Easter eggs. And don't miss a sneak peek of what topics and interviews will be coming down the pike in 2024 and beyond! Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Bonus Episode 25 Tags : Podcasting, Career, Co-workers, Community Policing, Encouragement, Police, Trauma, Kansas City, Kansas Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Sun, December 24, 2023
Why I Do What I Do - a Replay from the Archives
Text a Message to the Show In this episode I'm going to talk about my motivations and my Christian faith. If that's not your cup of tea, that's ok, we'll resume next week with our regular programming and I'll see you there. If you want to understand why this one particular chaplain hangs out with grumpy, foul-mouthed police officers, and loves every minute of it, then listen in for the next four minutes. Merry Christmas! Music by Kevin MacLeod Original Audio from Hey Chaplain Podcast Bonus Episode 12 (12 December 2022) Tags : Police, Chaplaincy, Christianity, Christmas, Connection, Culture, Faith, Health, Love, Relationship, Service, Understanding, Kansas City, Kansas Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, December 18, 2023
073 - Build Your Own Training Network: Matt Landfair
Text a Message to the Show Matt Landfair is a cop from a small department in Utah who didn't have the all the training opportunities and networking opportunities available in a larger agency. So he deliberately created his own network. After Matt's name kept popping up on my radar, I just had to ask: How is it that you know everybody and how have you managed to stay in the loop on all the latest trends in law enforcement training? Matt's got a lot of wisdom to share with you, especially if you feel like you're out on an island by yourself. Resources : Matt's website and podcast: primaryandsecondary.com World War 2 leadership memoir: If You Survive , by George Wilson Music is by Chris Haugen and by Winking Fox Music Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 073 Tags : Police, Career, Corrections, Education, Mentors, Networking, Rural Policing, School Resource Officers, Small Departments, Training, Utah Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, December 11, 2023
The Chosen Breakdown: Jared Altic - Bonus Ep 25
Text a Message to the Show Everything is fine… just fine… until it isn't. Resources : The Chosen website: https://thechosen.tv If you need to talk to someone, I recommend: CopLine: 1 800 COPLINE, https://www.copline.org/ Call or Text 988 - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Tags : Compassion Fatigue, Counseling, Death, Family, Grief, Mental Health, Television, Trauma, Secondary Trauma, Kansas City, Kansas, Kentucky Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, December 04, 2023
072 - Immigrant Cop: Violeta Magee
Text a Message to the Show The United States has a long history of first generation immigrants filling the roles of first responders, both police and fire. As long as there has been police and fire stations, there have been uniformed personnel with a bit of a foreign accent. So I wanted to bring you a modern example of someone who was born in a foreign country and immigrated here, overcoming language and cultural barriers . Today we're talking to Violeta Magee who immigrated with her family from the former Yugoslavia. Violetta grew up in a war-torn country but immigrated to the United States and became a cop and has now risen through the ranks in our department in Kansas City. Music is by Brian Bolger and by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 072 Tags : Police, Cadet, Career, Culture, Detective, Immigrant, Language, Promotions, Kansas City, Kansas, Texas, Yugoslavia, Bosnia, Croatia, Serbia Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, November 27, 2023
Bad Death Notifications Are a Thing: Dr. Barry Young - Bonus Ep 24
Text a Message to the Show Between his trips criss-crossing the country, I asked Dr. Barry Young to stop in my office and cover an important topic: Death Notifications. It's shocking how little and how poorly this subject has been taught because it directly affects the relationship between a community and its police department. Every death notification leaves a permanent mark on at least two people: the recipient… and the notifier. Warning : this episode contains limited descriptions of suicide and other deaths . Listener discretion is advised . Resources : Dr. Barry Young's website: https://www.servingheroes.net Barry's calendar of trainings: https://www.servingheroes.net/register-calendar/ Music is by Alexander Nakarada Hey Chaplain Podcast Bonus Episode 24 Tags : Death Notifications, Chaplains, Counseling, Death, Police, Training, Independence, Kansas City, Kansas, Missouri Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, November 20, 2023
071 - Getting Suspects to Talk: Mike Baldwin
Text a Message to the Show How do you get the bad guy to offer up a confession? It may be part science but it's also largely an art, managing not only the psychology of the suspect but also your own emotions, like pride, anger, disgust, and impatience. For most officers it helps to have someone dialed in who can mentor you and help you find that balance that produces results. Today I'm talking to Mike Baldwin who was a cop from Maricopa County, Arizona for over 20 years. We talk about getting your career advancement stopped by office politics and how Mike reestablished himself as an effective investigator who could get suspects to write confessions. Music is by FSM Team, by the Mini Vandals, and by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 071 Tags : Police, Career, Bitterness, Detectives, Demotion, Interviews, Investigations, Miranda, Office politics, Resiliency, Suspects, Arizona Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, November 13, 2023
070.5 - Fog City Miscellany: Jim Dudley
Text a Message to the Show Today we continue our conversation with Jim Dudley from San Francisco. Jim was involved in an officer involved shooting as a patrolman in which he and his partner were nearly killed. We talk about how that incident has influenced him over the different parts of his career. We discuss how encouraging preparedness in the next generation is a great mission for older and retired officers and then we shift to talking about some of the challenges in modern law enforcement and the city of San Francisco specifically, but we only talk about politics for a few moments, because I also had questions about the movie industry in California and it's interaction and influence on law enforcement. Resources : Jim's podcast is one of the largest police related podcasts; it's called Policing Matters Also check out other resources available at Police1.com Music is by Track Tribe and by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 070.5 Tags : Police, Career, Drugs, Experience, Homelessness, Movies, Preparedness, Television, Trauma, Use of Force, San Francisco, California Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, November 06, 2023
070 - City by the Bay Shooting: Jim Dudley
Text a Message to the Show Today we have an officer involved shooting story from San Francisco. Our guest is Jim Dudley, who you might know as the voice of the Policing Matters podcast from Police1.com. Jim is also a retired deputy chief from San Francisco PD and offered to tell his story from when he was a patrol officer in the City by the Bay. Take note of what a close call this fight was for both Jim and his partner, and notice how he describes the effect it had on him immediately afterward. Resources : Jim's podcast is one of the largest police related podcasts; it's called Policing Matters Also check out other resources available at Police1.com Music is by Track Tribe Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 070 Tags : Police, Career, Defensive Tactics, Drugs, Equipment, Fights, Investigation, Patrol, Shooting, Trauma, Violence, San Francisco, California Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, October 30, 2023
069 - Haunted Headquarters: Shawn Magee
Text a Message to the Show Officers are asked to go investigate all kinds of things that go bump in the night. Spooky houses, hospitals, funeral homes, churches, and cemeteries are all have to be checked out. But at the department that I serve, there are multiple people who believe our headquarters is haunted. It's a old building where you feel the history, with lots of long dark hallways and questionable lighting. I'll be joking around about ghost stories and the smiles will drop from the faces of professional men and women, who suddenly get very serious and say, "No, I've seen things in that building." I asked for a volunteer to give me an example and multiple people nominated Shawn Magee. He's a former SWAT sergeant turned captain in the Investigative Bureau, who now works overnights in one of the spookiest buildings in our city. Music is by Chris Haugen, by Brian Bolger, and by TrackTribe Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 069 Tags : Halloween, Career, Detectives, Ghosts, Haunted House, Humor, Paranormal, Police, Police Station, Spooky, Kansas City, Kansas Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, October 16, 2023
068 - Married to an Officer: Erica Davis
Text a Message to the Show Marriage in law enforcement seems like a doomed subject sometimes. It's difficult so people talk about it as if it's impossible. But I know several long time married, wise and successful couples where one or both have been cops and they prove that it absolutely is possible to survive an LEO career and keep your marriage. So today we're talking to Erica Davis. Erica married a cop… and lived to tell the tale! If fact, I found her teaching classes at a conference about how to provide meaningful help to LEO wives and that inspired me to get an interview with her. Music is by Chris Haugen, by Brian Bolger, and by FSM Team Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 068 Tags : Marriage, Communication, Culture, Dispatchers, Family, Law Enforcement, Police, Priorities, Purposefulness, Relationships, Schedules, Stress, Support, Understanding, Colorado, Kansas Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, October 09, 2023
Cop for Congress: Jonathon Westbrook - Bonus Ep 23
Text a Message to the Show Today we're talking again to Jonathon Westbrook, from episode 011. Now, two years later, Jonathon is running for a seat in the US House of Representatives. Because he's making a first time run for congress, I wanted to put his story in front of you, to give you a glimpse into the process, and to talk about what it means for a cop to run for public office. I know a lot of you can follow the same path, and maybe you should, but before you do, please listen to Jonathon talk about the reasons why you should or shouldn't get into politics. Listen to what he says about matters of character and principle and values, because moving from law enforcement to elected office can be a great way to serve but it can also undo you. Related Episodes: Jonathon's previous interview, Episode 011: https://heychaplain.buzzsprout.com/1792621/9191572-011-a-year-in-the-white-house-jonathon-westbrook Transitioning from police officer to Sheriff, Episode 012: https://heychaplain.buzzsprout.com/1792621/9299745-012-becoming-the-sheriff-don-ash Another episode on being elected Sheriff, Episode 051: https://heychaplain.buzzsprout.com/1792621/12375171-051-rural-cop-sheriff-randy-henderson Music is by Alexander Nakarada Hey Chaplain Podcast Bonus Episode 23 Tags : Politics, Career, Elections, Ethics, Family, Planning, Police, Purpose, Principles, Values, Kansas City, Kansas Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, October 09, 2023
Hey Chaplain's 100th Episode!!!
Text a Message to the Show Surprise! It's the 100th episode of the Hey Chaplain podcast… if you count every "part two," bonus, and update. So today let's talk about where the podcast is at and what's coming in the future. The show is opening doors for me and for my guests and I'm really grateful to you for spreading the word; thanks for telling a cop or someone who loves a cop! And from the bottom of my heart, thank you for supporting Hey Chaplain! Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Milestone Episode 100 Tags : Podcast, Finances, Fundraising, Help, Ministry, Support, Trade Shows, Kansas City, Kansas Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, October 02, 2023
067 - Münchausen Managers: Warren Wilson
Text a Message to the Show Naturally, I think every cop should listen to every episode of Hey Chaplain. But this one… this is really important. It's about leadership and integrity, corruption and gaslighting… it's a about a type of dishonest supervisor who can destroy the culture of a police department and then walk away looking like the only hero. Warren Wilson calls that character a Münchausen Manager and he wrote an article about it for Police1, which is how I found him. Listen to this episode, read Warren's article, and pass this on so that everyone will have the vocabulary to explain the odd behavior we sometimes see. Resources : Warren's Police1 article: https://www.police1.com/chiefs-sheriffs/articles/how-to-identify-and-combat-munchausen-behavior-at-work-dpTsefxI4k2hL1p3/ Hanlon's Razor: "Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity." Heinlein's Razor: "Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity… but don't rule out malice." Music is by Chris Haugen and by Alexander Nakarada Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 067 Tags : Police, Career, Character, Corruption, Hiring, Integrity, Leadership, Mental Health, Morale, Principles, Psychology, Recruitment, Service, Standards, Supervisors, Kansas, Oklahoma Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, September 25, 2023
We Need 10,000 More Chaplains - Bonus Ep 22
Text a Message to the Show We need 10,000 more first responder chaplains but there's not enough church-trained clergy to recruit those kinds of numbers. So we are going to have to recruit retired first responders! Retired first responders come with a pension, cultural competency, and a passion for the people who run toward danger. But they'll need training, pastoral experience, and one other thing… convincing. Thank you to the guys from the Washdown Podcast for the excerpt from Episode 125 Music is by FSM Teams Hey Chaplain Podcast Bonus Episode 22 Tags : Chaplains, Career, Culture, Fire, First Responders, Police, Recruitment, Wellness, Kansas City, Kansas Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, September 18, 2023
066 - Officer Integrity and Dishonesty: Ward Jenkins
Text a Message to the Show Ward Jenkins is joining us again. I was wanting to do an episode, not specifically on Internal Affairs, but generally about officer integrity. Ward has a good story on that topic and he was also adjacent to the famous Rampart Corruption Scandal in LA over twenty years ago. So Ward can speak specifically about cops throwing away their career, or worse, for short term gain. There is no greater danger to your career than compromise; this is an area you absolutely have to get right. Music is by Chris Haugen and by Alexander Nakarada Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 066 Tags : Police, Accusations, Board of Rights, Career, Compromise, Corruption, Drugs, Ethics, Homeless, Integrity, Internal Affairs, Investigation, Scandal, Rampart, Skid Row, Los Angeles, California Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, September 04, 2023
065 - The Ultimate Cold Case: J Warner Wallace
Text a Message to the Show Today we're talking about cold case investigation with J Warner Wallace, he's a famous cold case homicide detective who had his cases featured on television for a decade. Interestingly, he also was once a 35 year old atheist cop who applied his knowledge of solving cold cases to the Bible and then became a Christian. A police officer who's law enforcement skills led him to faith? Now that's an interesting story. The first twenty minutes or so are about cold case investigations: how to build a case to convince a jury, how to work with a DA, and how to prioritize your cases. In the second half of the interview we transition to Jim's personal story of investigating Christianity like a cold case detective and being transformed from vocal atheist to believing Christian. And don't miss what he says at the end of interview about working in a job full of skeptics as a new believer. Again, the religious stuff kicks in about 22 minutes in (and it's really interesting!) but please don't miss one of the most famous cold case detectives in the country talking about his work. Resources : Cold Case Christianity website: coldcasechristianity.com The Thin Blue Life website: www.thethinbluelife.com Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 065 Tags : Cold Cases, Book, Career, Case Building, Circumstantial Evidence, Court, Cumulative Evidence, Evidence, Faith, Homicide, Interviews, Juries, Police, Psychology, Television, Truth, Writing, Los Angeles, Torrance, California Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, August 28, 2023
064.5 - After the Shootout: Peter Houlahan, Norco Shootout, Part 2
Text a Message to the Show The 1980 Norco Shootout was an astonishing bank robbery turned running gun battle turned manhunt turned courtroom drama/circus. And like any critical incident, it had an effect on everyone involved. But throughout this story, I kept asking the same question: how are these officers doing now, 40 years after the deadly event? Author Peter Houlahan was in a unique position to help me answer that question; he had interviewed almost everyone involved. And while he and I are not claiming to be the final word on someone else's mental health, I have a lot of respect for Peter's assessment as a fellow first responder who has been to his own share of traumatic calls, including ones you would know the names of. Here in part two of my interview with Peter, we discuss the effects on the Norco participants both in the first few years and also decades later when he had the chance to speak to them directly for his book. We also talk a bit more about the writing and researching process. Resources : Peter's book, Norco '80: https://a.co/d/g801NJP Peter's website: https://www.peterhoulahan.com Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 064.5 Tags : Bank Robbery, Book, Career, Debriefing, Gunfight, Health, Lawyers, Leadership, Mental Health, Psychology, PTSD, Pursuit, Sheriff, Shootout, Suicide, Trauma, Writing, Norco, Riverside, San Bernardino County, California Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, August 21, 2023
064 - Bank Robbery Shootout: Peter Houlahan
Text a Message to the Show The Norco shootout is a very modern critical incident, despite happening over 40 years ago. Apart from the lack of cell phones, much of this could happen today. The bank robbery, shootout, and manhunt that happened in Riverside County California in 1980 are important in part because it is one of just a few historical events that directly led to every police car in America having a patrol rifle. It's also important because four decades have passed; this gives us the ability to more accurately reflect on what went wrong, what tools made a difference, and what mistakes did law enforcement leadership make before, during, and after an incident that shot up 32 police cars and a police helicopter. Peter Houlahan is an author and a first responder. He wrote the seminal book on the subject of the Norco shootout, titled Norco '80 . Resources : Peter's book, Norco '80: https://a.co/d/g801NJP Peter's website: https://www.peterhoulahan.com Music is by Chris Haugen and by Alexander Nakarada Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 064 Tags : Bank Robbery, Book, Police Equipment, Gunfight, Highway Patrol, Investigation, Lawyers, Leadership, Police, Pursuit, Research, Sheriff, Sheriff Deputies, Shootout, Writing, Norco, Riverside, California Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, August 14, 2023
Considering Wellness Retreats: Matt Domyancic - Bonus Ep 21
Text a Message to the Show Let's define a wellness retreat as a combination of vacation, seminar, professional conference, and counseling session. But most cops I know are very reluctant to go to one, in fact they avoid it like the plague. But I want to encourage you to attend these events. And I also want to figure out how we can make these events more effective at helping first responders and veterans. To that end, we'll be talking to my friend from California, Matt Domyancic, because the retreats he's involved in have been very successful. If you want to help first responders and veterans be healthier, consider donating to Matt or to Peterson Outdoor Ministries. Resources : Matt's website: https://www.tacticalchaplain.com/ Peterson Outdoor Ministries: https://petersonoutdoors.org/ Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Bonus Episode 21 Tags : Faith, Gentleness, Health, Religion, Retreats, Stigma, Wellness, California, Missouri Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, August 07, 2023
063 - From Deputy to YouTube Success: Paul Kurtzweil, Spanish with Qroo Paul
Text a Message to the Show Today I'm talking to Paul Kurtzweil, better known on YouTube as QRoo Paul. Paul is a retired deputy who moved to Mexico but now finds himself teaching Spanish on YouTube. I wanted to talk to Paul for multiple reasons. First I think he genuinely can help those of us who are stuck in learning Spanish. But secondly, I wanted you to hear from a retired LEO who is very successfully navigating his second chapter. You might not want to teach a second language on YouTube, but Paul gives fantastic insights about what to do with yourself after law enforcement. Resources : Paul's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@QrooSpanish Paul's book, Functional Police Spanish: https://a.co/d/5AmnXLz Music is by Chris Haugen and by Alexander Nakarada Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 063 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, July 31, 2023
062 - Before and After Apartheid: Hansie Breedt, South African Police Chaplain
Text a Message to the Show My guest today is Hansie Breedt, who was a police chaplain in South Africa both before and after the end of Apartheid. Hansie talks about his experience in a police force that went from a minority white controlled government to a majority black controlled government. But I especially want you to hear what his officers, both black and white, went through 30 years ago and how similar it is to what you might experience today. Music is by Chris Haugen and by Alexander Nakarada Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 062 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, July 17, 2023
061 - Jack the Ripper: Steven Keogh, Scotland Yard
Text a Message to the Show Steven Keogh from Scotland Yard has a new book that is one part history, one part modern true crime, with a Sherlock Holmes kind of flavor; it's called Murder Investigation Team: Jack the Ripper . The book reinvestigates the serial murder crime spree of Jack the Ripper and compares and contrasts how that investigation in 1888 was done compared to how Scotland Yard would pursue it today. Steven gives a really satisfying analysis of what happened, which murders were actually committed by the same serial killer, how police leadership got in the way of the investigation, and what motivated Jack the Ripper to kill his victims in the way that he did. Resources : Steven's book is Murder Investigation Team: Jack the Ripper : https://a.co/d/8zCnnIR Steven's website: https://murderacademy.com Music is by Chris Haugen and by Winking Fox Music Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 061 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, July 10, 2023
The Source of My Values: Mark Garrett, CHP - Bonus Ep 20
Text a Message to the Show This is a story of parents who came up in hard times and imparted values and principles that are critically important today to Law Enforcement, family, and our culture. In one sense, it's obviously the continuation of episode 060 with Mark Garrett from the California Highway Patrol, although the topic is dramatically different. But in another sense, it's more like the a continuation of episode 048 -- the episode with Rabbi Tzvi Levin, talking about his family history and the influence of his parents. This interview does the same thing, and there's a lot of similarities. Music is by Chris Haugen and by Winking Fox Music Hey Chaplain Podcast Bonus Episode 20 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, July 03, 2023
060 - The California Highway Patrol: Mark Garrett, CHP
Text a Message to the Show Today I'm talking to former Patrol Chief Mark Garrett, who was the division commander for the California Highway Patrol in LA county. Mark is one of those cops who I could interview on about a dozen topics but today I'm asking him about what makes the California Highway Patrol special and his experience in the CHP, one story about a certain Hollywood celebrity in particular. Now don't miss what Mark says about why he believes the Highway Patrol is a special breed of law enforcement officer. And I especially want you to notice what he says about the specific jobs and roles he chose to do and which ones he chose not to do, and why. Music is by Chris Haugen and Winking Fox Music Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 060 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, June 26, 2023
059.5 - People Remember the Dogs: Ryan Sumner, K9 Handler, Part 2
Text a Message to the Show Today you get to hear part two of my interview with K-9 handler Ryan Sumner. Ryan is going to share several K-9 stories but he's also going to talk about his career path as a K-9 handler and what it means to know you have your last dog. This episode is also going to be useful if you want to know more about starting or expanding a K-9 program in your agency. We talk about costs and how to pay for a K-9 unit. Ryan is a great advocate for the dogs and their handlers and is passionate about promoting this aspect of policing. So don't miss these great stories! Music is by Chris Haugen and by Winking Fox Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 059.5 (part 2) Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, June 19, 2023
059 - That Dog Relies on You: Ryan Sumner, K-9 Handler, Part 1
Text a Message to the Show Today I'm checking off another item from my podcast bucket list by interviewing a K-9 handler. My guest today is Ryan Sumner from the Lenexa (KS) Police Department and he has been a K-9 handler for most of his twenty year as a cop, finding drugs, tracking and apprehending bad guys, as well as training other handlers and their dogs. Ryan came highly recommended as a subject expert here in the Kansas City area and I had a great conversation with him, which I'm going to split into two parts. This first half will cover how he got started and the pros and cons of K-9 work you need to know before you commit to this career track. Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 059 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, June 12, 2023
While We're Still Here interviews Jared Altic - Bonus Ep 19
Text a Message to the Show This is an interview I gave to the While We're Still Here podcast. This podcast talks about death and dying… while we still can. On this episode, the host, Kathy, gets me to talk about my two roles as a church pastor and as a police chaplain. We discuss death notifications, caring for traumatized first responders, preparations for death, and the people that help when we suffer a sudden, unexpected loss. Music by Chris Haugen The Hey Chaplain podcast Bonus Episode 19 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, June 05, 2023
058 - You Can Hear It In Their Voice: Stacey Lowe, Police Dispatcher
Text a Message to the Show Some of the most thankless jobs in law enforcement are the 911 operators and police dispatchers, which in some communication centers might be the same person doing both jobs simultaneously. So what motivates a person to work in communications for twenty, twenty-five, or thirty years, when most of us couldn't do it for one? Today I'm talking to Stacey Lowe; she's a veteran dispatcher here in Kansas City and came highly recommended. And I've got to tell you, this is one of my favorite interviews I've ever done. Stacey gave just the right insights to help us understand the humor and pain that comes with being the voice on the other side of the radio. Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 058 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, June 05, 2023
000.3 - Welcome to the Hey Chaplain Podcast, Year 3
Text a Message to the Show Here are my top 4 reasons to listen to every episode of Hey Chaplain this year: 1) To increase you knowledge: Hey Chaplain can provide you with valuable information about the challenges and stressors of the job, as well as how to cope with them. I'm also going to introduce you to people and resources that are available to help you with your wellness. 2) To reduce your isolation: Hey Chaplain can help you to feel less isolated and more connected to a community of other officers who are also working to get healthier. This sense of community can be a valuable source of support and encouragement. 3) To increase your motivation: Hey Chaplain can motivate you to take steps to improve your health and well-being. By hearing from other officers who have successfully made changes in their lives and overcome the darkest demons, you can be inspired to do the same. 4) To increase your self-care: Hey Chaplain can encourage you to take care of yourself both physically and mentally. This can lead to a healthier and happier life both on and off the job. Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Episode 000.3 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, May 29, 2023
057 - Follow Ups and Business Checks: Hey Chaplain's Second Anniversary
Text a Message to the Show This episode marks the beginning of our third year, so I wanted to go back and do some follow up with some of my past guests. In this episode we talk about staying healthy physically and mentally, changing jobs within the police department, serving food to the Border Patrol, and much more. If you missed a guest's original episode, they are listed below. Matt Domyancic - 018, 034 Rob Sanderson - 028 Don Ash - 012 Tzvi Levin - 048 Keith Falkner - 006, 032 Doug Monda - 022 Steve Keogh - 030 Tim Cotton - 043 Stephen Smith - 040 Ginger Howell - 014 Jon Asher - 050 Ginger Passarelli - 010 Music is "Rustic Ballad" by Alexander Nakarada Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 057 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, May 22, 2023
056.5 - So Now You're a Sergeant: Ryan Miller, Part 2
Text a Message to the Show Welcome back to part two of my interview with Ryan Miller about leadership at the sergeant's level. In this episode, Ryan is going to talk about leading officers across that wide spectrum of different ages, how to balance your new administrative responsibilities with leading in the field, as well as giving some good advice about how to handle the situation when an officer is likely going to get fired. Don't miss the good tactic that Ryan's FTO taught him for how to supervise from a short distance away, which he calls "kickin' rocks." If you haven't listened to part one of this interview, you don't necessarily have to listen to them in order, because we cover so many different topics, but you definitely want to listen to them both. And share these episodes with other sergeants and other officers who aspire to be supervisors; we want the best people with the best guidance to lead our police officers. Music is by Chris Haugen and by Winking Fox Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 056, part 2 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, May 15, 2023
056 - So Now You're a Sergeant: Ryan Miller, Part 1
Text a Message to the Show A few months ago, a listener wrote in and asked for advice for new police supervisors. He said, "I'd like to listen to someone that's been in a command role for years and I'd like to hear their experiences and also any advice they might have for the future generation of supervisors." So today we're talking to Major Ryan Miller from the Overland Park, KS, PD. Ryan is a great leader who spent years in SWAT as an officer, a sergeant, and later as a captain and a major, supervising other leaders. He's a good friend, and often my go-to guy for police leadership questions. In this first part, we'll cover different styles of leadership at the patrol sergeant level, as well as leadership mistakes sergeants sometimes make, like being too rigid or not displaying enough confidence. And don't miss what Ryan says about building a network of peers to reach out to when you have questions. Music is by Chris Haugen and by Winking Fox Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 056, part 1 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, May 08, 2023
LEO Mom of the Year 2023: Amy Paden - Bonus Ep 18
Text a Message to the Show Mother's Day is coming up. Show your appreciation by calling, visiting, or going to church with your mom. In this episode, I interview Amy Paden, a law enforcement officer's mom from Kansas. Amy shares her story and wisdom on how to endure the stress of being in a law enforcement family. Listen and learn, and then call your mom! Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Bonus Episode 18 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, May 01, 2023
055 - Helping the Families of the Fallen: Tony Williams, National C.O.P.S.
Text a Message to the Show In this episode, I'm talking to Tony Williams, Media Specialist for Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS), about the national organization's work with local chapters and the annual Police Week events in Washington, D.C. Tony shares his insights on how COPS helps families of fallen officers heal and rebuild their lives, and offers advice on how you can support their work. Don't miss this important conversation! Resources : National COPS Each year, hundreds of officers die in the line of duty and their families and co-workers are left to cope. C.O.P.S. provides resources to help them rebuild their shattered lives. There is no membership fee to join C.O.P.S., for the price paid is already too high. C.O.P.S. was organized in 1984 with 110 individual members. Today, C.O.P.S. membership is over 67,000 survivors. Survivors include spouses, children, parents, siblings, significant others, and co-workers of officers who have died in the line of duty according to Federal government criteria. C.O.P.S. is governed by a national board of law enforcement survivors. All programs and services are administered by the National Office in Camdenton, Missouri. C.O.P.S. has over 50 chapters nationwide that work with survivors at the grass-roots level. C.O.P.S. programs for survivors include the National Police Survivors' Conference held each May during National Police Week; scholarships; peer-support at the national, state, and local levels; "C.O.P.S. Kids" counseling reimbursement program; the "C.O.P.S. Kids" Summer Camp, "C.O.P.S. Teens" Outward Bound Adventure for young adults, special retreats for spouses, parents, siblings, adult children, extended family, and co-workers; trial and parole support, and other assistance programs. C.O.P.S. knows that a survivor's level of distress is directly affected by the agency's response to the tragedy. C.O.P.S., therefore, offers training and assistance to law enforcement agencies nationwide on how to respond to the tragic loss of a member of the law enforcement profession. C.O.P.S. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. C.O.P.S. programs and services are funded by grants and donations. Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 055 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbF
Mon, April 24, 2023
What is a Policeman? by Paul Harvey - Bonus Ep 17
Text a Message to the Show Paul Harvey was a radio personality who had a profound impact on me when I was growing up. He would tell the news, add his own commentary, and share one of his famous "the rest of the story" tales. He also occasionally narrated essays, like the one I'll be reading today. Paul Harvey was a huge influence on my speaking style, especially his use of dramatic pauses, seamless segues, and conciseness. The essay I'll be reading today is "A Policeman." It's a topic that was close to Paul Harvey's heart, as his own father was a police officer who was murdered when Paul was just three years old. I've edited the essay slightly to modernize a few bits of his mid-20th century vocabulary, but I've resisted the temptation to mimic Harvey's voice and exact cadence. Otherwise, the text of the essay is unaltered, and I will read it as Harvey did when it was broadcast decades ago. I hope you enjoy. In addition to the above, here are some other facts about Paul Harvey: He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1918. He began his radio career in 1939. He hosted his own radio show, The Rest of the Story, from 1965 until his death in 2009. He was a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States. He is considered one of the most influential radio personalities of all time. Music is by Chris Haugen and by the Westerlies Hey Chaplain Bonus Episode 17 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, April 17, 2023
054 - After Their Awful Day: David Edwards, Call For Backup
Text a Message to the Show When a police officer experiences a critical incident, it can have a lasting impact on their mental and emotional health. In this episode, we're talking to David Edwards, one of the best trainers in the country on critical incident response. David is a chaplain, an educator, a cop, and a post-critical incident support team member. He has a wealth of experience and firsthand stories to share about what happens after a critical incident and what departments can do to support their officers. Resources : callforbackup.org the227project.org Corporal Edwards Memorial page Warning : This episode contains limited descriptions of suicide and violent accidental death. Listener discretion is advised. Music is by Chris Haugen and by Winking Fox Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 054 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, April 03, 2023
053 - Worst First Year as Chief: Tim Eggebraaten
Text a Message to the Show You would think that the year you become police chief would not only be the apex of your career but also probably one of the best years overall of your entire life. But unforeseen difficulties and tragedies could make it one of the hardest years and this is exactly what happened to my guest today, Tim Eggebraaten. Tim was a small town police officer nestled among the countless beautiful lakes of Minnesota. He talks about all the great law enforcement experiences that kept him in that small town but he also reveals the struggles he had and the difficulties he faced maintaining his peace of mind as he ascended to the role of Police Chief. Then, unexpectedly, that first year as Chief became his hardest year yet. Listen to how Tim managed to get through this dark time and come out the other side able to see the beauty that life holds. Resources : Contact Tim via his website at offdutychief.com Also connect with Tim on Linked In Music is by Chris Haugen and by Winking Fox Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 053 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, March 27, 2023
SWAT Wellness: Matt Domyancic, Tactical Chaplain - Bonus Ep 16
Text a Message to the Show It's funny that I've published over 70 episodes and bonus episodes about life in law enforcement and I still haven't really done a SWAT episode. Well, I can fix that. Recently my friend Matt Domyancic, the Tactical Chaplain, flew in to Kansas City from California to speak at a SWAT conference. So, I kidnapped him from the convention center and brought him back to my office so I could interview him talking about wellness for SWAT officers. Matt has a tremendous amount of expertise about health in law enforcement. He was an athlete, a cop, and SWAT guy, well educated in multiple wellness related fields and now he is a chaplain in Southern California. Listen closely as Matt lays out some of the good and bad in regard to being healthy as SWAT team member and make sure you catch what he says are good steps that need to be taken, both by the department and by the individual cop. Resources : Tribe, by Sebastian Junger Matt's Website: tacticalchaplain.com Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Bonus Episode 16 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, March 20, 2023
052 - Who Do They Say I Am: Dexter Pitts
Text a Message to the Show A chaplain is not exactly a morale officer but it's kinda close. I'm deeply concerned about the hearts and minds of my officers and how beaten down they may feel. After the last several years of relentless negativity about law enforcement, I find myself yearning for a voice that is not just positive but one that can be resolute and strong in the face of adversity. So when I heard Dexter Pitts talk about personal responsibility and not letting negative voices redefine who and what you are, that was just what the doctor ordered. Dexter is a cop from Louisville, Kentucky. He's a combat veteran and he has a wide variety of law enforcement experience. But what sets Dexter apart is that when he saw riots burning down his city, he left a job in a peaceful small town to go back and put on riot gear to stand with his fellow brothers and sisters in blue. Dexter has faced all kinds of adversity in his life which we talk about, including family tragedy, racism, and the ongoing argument for what it means to be a cop in America. Dexter's not to speak his mind and people hate him for it, but I bet you're going to love this guy. Resources : I Am Pitts , by Dexter Pitts - Dexter recommends listening to the audio version on Audible Find him on Instagram @iampitts1 Dexter's website is iampitts.com Music is by Chris Haugen and by Winking Fox Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 052 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, March 06, 2023
051 - Rural Cop: Sheriff Randy Henderson
Text a Message to the Show I don't want to neglect the countless thousands of small agencies in small rural towns across America. So today we're talking to Sheriff Randy Henderson. Sheriff Henderson is from the small city of Hutchinson, out in Reno County, Kansas. The Sheriff has been in law enforcement for over 40 years, including time in narcotics before switching from the police department in town to a very rural Sheriff's Office. Imagine having each patrol deputy cover 300 square miles apiece! Make sure you catch what he says about transitioning from narcotics back to patrol, as well as the story of his signature work of building a new county jail and all of the complicated pieces that went into that achievement. This is good episode for thinking about a long career in law enforcement and how your career might evolve in unexpected directions. Music is by Chris Haugen and by Winking Fox Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 051 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, February 27, 2023
050.5 - The Task Force Life: Jon Asher, Part 2
Text a Message to the Show This is the second part of my interview with Jon Asher, who worked for 8 years on the U.S. Marshal's fugitive apprehension task force. He talks how you can help your department while working full time at the task force. And this is an interesting dynamic where, as a task force officer, you're balancing relationships among people at the the municipal, county, state, and federal levels. He also does a great job of weighing the pros and cons of this kind of work. Don't miss what he says about coming back and reintegrating with your department once the the task force assignment is over and what he says are the advantages of having done the task force work. Don't miss Part 1: https://heychaplain.buzzsprout.com/1792621/12281504-050-the-task-force-life-jon-asher-part-1 Here's a previous interview with a U.S. Marshal: https://heychaplain.buzzsprout.com/1792621/9543984-015-marshals-explained-ron-miller-u-s-marshals-service Music is by Chris Haugen and by Winking Fox Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 050.5 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, February 20, 2023
050 - The Task Force Life: Jon Asher, Part 1
Text a Message to the Show Today we're covering a career topic of interest to some local cops: the opportunity to be assigned to a federal task force. Whether it's for a single operation or it's a multi-year chunk of your career, task force work can be an opportunity to experience a different kind of law enforcement and make great relationships with folks outside of your agency. So this is part one of an interview with Jon Asher a local cop and SWAT guy from a Kansas City suburb, who spent eight years doing high-risk fugitive apprehension with the U.S. Marshals. In this first part, John talks about how he went from a special unit to the task force and how it overlapped with his SWAT team responsibilities. He also talks about why it's advantageous for a local agency to have someone on a federal task force. My previous episode on the U.S. Marshals was episode 015. Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 050 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, February 13, 2023
What Can Be Done After a Line of Duty Death: Ward Jenkins - Bonus Ep 15
Text a Message to the Show Ward Jenkins is back with us again; he's a veteran LAPD cop and fellow police chaplain here in Kansas City, and he sat down with me recently to talk about what can be done after a line of duty death. I didn't give him any other prep; I just told him that another chaplain had emailed me asking for advice and then Ward and I got together and recorded conversation. We definitely look at this from a police chaplain's point of view, but I really think any supervisor, wellness officer, FOP representative, or peer support member would get a lot out of this discussion. Ward's previous interviews with Hey Chaplain are episodes 042 and 042.5. Music is by the Westerlies Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, February 06, 2023
049 - Community Policing in KCK: Tony Lee
Text a Message to the Show Today I'm talking to Tony Lee. Tony is retired from our department here in KCK and he spent a good chunk of his career working in the community policing unit. Today he's going to walk me through some of the basics and explain why community policing meant so much to him. He also has a few heartwarming stories about the kind of unusual work he and his fellow officers did and he explains what it takes to successfully implement this different approach to policing. Music is by Chris Haugen and by WinkingFox Music Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 049 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, January 30, 2023
048 - My Father's Influence: Tzvi Levin, FLEOA Chaplain
Text a Message to the Show I've been looking for an interview, maybe a series of interviews, about the influence of our fathers on first responders and those who support first responders. While searching for this I came across Tzvi Levin, a Federal Law Enforcement Chaplain in Chicago, who spoke beautifully about the impact his father had on him as a Jewish Navy Chaplain during the Vietnam era. Listen closely as Tzvi talks about what it was like as the son of a Rabbi in the South and notice the connections between his father's service and Tzvi's own life of service as he talks to me about his time volunteering with the Feds. And don't miss what Tzvi and I talk about as a central component of being a chaplain, the opportunity to help bring someone closer to their faith. Music is by Chris Haugen and by WinkingFox Music Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 048 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, January 16, 2023
047 - But You Should See Her Fight: Tobi Wolf
Text a Message to the Show Today I'm talking with Sgt Tobi Wolf. She is a patrol sergeant here in Kansas City and has been the most requested interview among my local Kansas City listeners. Sgt Wolf and I talk about injuries, how she became a cop, some advice for women going into law enforcement, and advice about dating and getting married to another cop. Other topics include: humor as a supervisor, pregnancy as a cop, applying at agencies, and using stop sticks to end a pursuit. Make sure you listen to the end to catch how the chaplain keeps embarrassing her. I'm sure you're going to really enjoy this. Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 047 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, January 09, 2023
Getting a Cop's Family on a Budget: Nick Daugherty, Financial Cop - Bonus Ep 14
Text a Message to the Show If we won't even track it, we don't really care about it. That true of crime stats, pre-shift vehicles inspections, and our own family's finances. So today I'm bringing back Nick Daugherty from Financial Cop. Nick is a former cop who teaches cops how to handle their money with wisdom. Don't make excuses, get on a budget. Resources and Links : Follow Financial Cop on Twitter and Facebook Financialcop.com Nick's previous episode on Hey Chaplain was Episode 024: https://heychaplain.buzzsprout.com/1792621/10277812-024-top-3-money-moves-for-leos-nick-daugherty-financialcop Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Bonus Episode 14 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, January 02, 2023
046 - Overcoming Alcohol: Gary Jenkins
Text a Message to the Show Today I'm talking with Gary Jenkins; he is the host of the Gangland Wire Podcast and a former detective and sergeant in the Kansas City Missouri Police Department investigating the Mafia. When I spoke to Gary last year about Mafia history in Kansas City, he offered to tell his story of dealing with alcoholism as a cop and overcoming it. Listen as Gary perfectly explains some of the internal dialogue that happens with addiction. And don't miss what he says about the family of alcoholics and the role that they play in the problem and in the solution. Resources and Links : Gary's Previous episodes about mafia history in KC: https://heychaplain.buzzsprout.com/1792621/11125716-035-the-kansas-city-mafia-gary-jenkins-gangland-wire-part-1 https://heychaplain.buzzsprout.com/1792621/11171505-035-5-the-kansas-city-mafia-gary-jenkins-gangland-wire-part-2 Gary's Podcast is the Gangland Wire Podcast Music is by DJ Williams Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 046 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, December 26, 2022
Year End Evaluations 2022 (w/ Joe Grasela) - Bonus Ep 13
Text a Message to the Show A special guest host interviews Chaplain Altic to recap the year! Police Captain Joe Grasela joins Jared to give us a recap of their favorite moments from the 2022 Hey Chaplain episodes. Listen in to find out what are Joe and the Chaplain's favorite episodes and hear them discover an unplanned theme for the year. Also included are the top 10 listener countries and cities. Make sure you catch them discuss how the podcast comes together. And don't miss a sneak peek of what topics and interviews will be coming down the pike in 2023 and beyond! Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Bonus Episode 13 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, December 19, 2022
045 - The Toll of Trauma: Michael Sugrue
Text a Message to the Show Today I'm talking with Michael Sugrue. Michael wrote a book called Relentless Courage to address the constant barrage of traumatic events experienced by first responders. He's an advocate for more transparency in police culture and he speaks with experience as a California officer who was involved in a fatal shooting, years of investigations, depositions and being sued, and then experiencing a difficult retirement, leaving on bad terms with some of the department leadership. All of these issues and more contribute to the difficulties first responders have. But talking about them and how to overcome them can make a meaningful impact on how you deal with the hand you were dealt. Resources and Links : Michael's book, Relentless Courage https://www.amazon.com/RELENTLESS-COURAGE-Winning-Against-Frontline/dp/1736824414/ Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 045 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, December 12, 2022
Why I Do What I Do - Bonus Ep 12
Text a Message to the Show In this episode I'm going to talk about my motivations and my Christian faith. If that's not your cup of tea, that's ok, we'll resume next week with our regular programming and I'll see you there. If you want to understand why this one particular chaplain hangs out with grumpy, foul-mouthed police officers, and loves every minute of it, then listen in for the next four minutes. Merry Christmas! Music by Kevin MacLeod Hey Chaplain Podcast Bonus Episode 12 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, December 05, 2022
044 - Wellness Officers Explained: Wendy Hummel
Text a Message to the Show Are we beginning to turn a corner in law enforcement wellness? If we are, at least part of the credit should go to agencies that have begun wellness programs in their departments. The people who run those programs are called wellness officers or wellness coordinators. My guest today, Wendy Hummel, is a retired police detective who came back to law enforcement to be the wellness coordinator at her local Sheriff's Office. We discuss what it takes to be a wellness officer and how to get started. Don't miss what Wendy says picking someone to be that program coordinator, the importance of a peer support program, and what police skills Wendy says helped her start a wellness program in a new agency. Resources and Links : Guns & Yoga podcast Pause First Academy - Pausefirst.com Mindfulness for Warriors by Kim Colegrove Music is by Chris Haugen and also by Winking Fox Music Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 044 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, November 21, 2022
043 - The Detective in the Dooryard: Tim Cotton
Text a Message to the Show A handful of years ago there was a time when police departments could be really funny on social media. It was a more innocent time before everyone decided they were offended all the time at everything. One of the leaders in the public display of cop humor was the Bangor Maine Police Department, whose Facebook page was run by my guest today, Tim Cotton. Tim was a cop for 34 years mostly in Bangor, spending a lot of that time as a detective. His time writing for the Facebook page of his department has led to a second career writing books. Tim talks today about getting started as a writer, living in Maine, and how culture today has taken the humor out of law enforcement. Thankfully, Tim's humor and his earnestness is still solidly intact. Resources and Links : The Detective in the Dooryard Got Warrants Dawn in the Dooryard Tim's website: timcottonwrites.com Music is by Chris Haugen and also by Winking Fox Music Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 043 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, November 14, 2022
042.5 - Losing a Partner: Ward Jenkins, Part 2
Text a Message to the Show Today we talk to Ward Jenkins, when he experiences the devastating loss of his partner being killed in the line of duty. We talk about the the closeness of law enforcement partners, the abuse of alcohol, and Ward's physical and spiritual recovery from this. We also talk about what leads a retired LAPD cop to move to the midwest to begin helping other cops. Obviously the murder of a fellow cop is sensitive subject; be assured that we don't dwell on it long. Listener discretion is advised. Music is by Chris Haugen and also by Wayne Jones Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 042.5 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, November 07, 2022
042 - Surviving the LA Riots: Ward Jenkins, Part 1
Text a Message to the Show This is an example of a great podcast topic emerging unexpectedly from an interview on a different topic. Today you'll hear Part One of my conversation with Ward Jenkins. Ward was a police officer in Los Angeles in the 1980's and 90's. He worked in the 77th Street Division of the LAPD and was right in the middle of the 1992 LA Riots. Don't miss what Ward says about taking initiative, having suppressed memories, leadership failures, and more. Resources : The Body Keeps the Score , by Bessel van der Kolk Music is by Chris Haugen and also by Kevin MacLeod Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 042 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, October 31, 2022
041 - The Lasting Impact of Near Misses: Joe Grasela, w/ Jim Sutterby
Text a Message to the Show When we talk about traumatic experiences for first responders we usually talk about those rare events of extreme violence and harm that are seared into the memory. But there are other categories of experiences which can haunt a police officer, like the near miss. What happens when an officer almost pulls the trigger, making a split second decision (correctly) not to shoot? It may surprise some, but these supposed non-events can leave a lasting impression as well. So today we'll talk to two veteran cops about near misses. First you'll hear an account that Major Jim Sutterby told me several months ago, which inspired this episode. I had Captain Joe Grasela listen to it and Joe and I talked about the near miss, about swerving so close to a horrible tragedy. Music is by Chris Haugen and also by Kevin MacLeod Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 041 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, October 17, 2022
040 - How Not to Fumble a Lateral: Stephen Smith
Text a Message to the Show As a football fan, nothing makes me more nervous that ball carrier who is hemmed in but you can tell by his body language that he's looking to lateral the ball to a teammate. That lateral is high risk and can make or break the game. Likewise in law enforcement, feeling hemmed in and trapped can lead to the decision to make a lateral transfer to another department. But how do you know if you should lateral? Is that going to save your law enforcement career or just make you miserable? Today we're talking to Captain Stephen Smith. He has almost 30 years in law enforcement, including a pretty bit lateral from a small department to one ten times bigger, about mid-way through. I asked Steve to come talk to you today about the pros and cons of making a lateral. Music is by Chris Haugen and also by Winking Fox Music Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 040 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, October 10, 2022
039.5 - A Cop Redeemed: Norm Wielsch, Part 2
Text a Message to the Show Today we pick up with part two of my interview with Norm Wielsch. We look at the results of Norm's downward spiral, caused by his PTSI, failing health, prescription med addiction, and a slippery slope of bad moral decisions; we'll discuss his crime and incarceration and we'll look at his remarkable journey from prison to what he's doing now. You don't want to miss our discussion of what the next chapter looks like when you've committed your life to helping others. But first, we'll pick up the conversation with Norm's decision to commit a crime. Norm's website for his book : www.christ-centeredhealing.com Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 039.5 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, October 03, 2022
039 - A Cop Undone: Norm Wielsch, Part 1
Text a Message to the Show The average age of an LEO suicide is in their early forties with almost 17 years of experience; so it's not always a young emotional cop who gets overwhelmed by stress and trauma. It's sometimes the older cop, who was stressed out and traumatized years ago but now is unable to stay ahead of it because of age, illness, and life's complications. The warrior mentality pushes the older cop to keep going, even when he or she can't anymore, and something has to give. Maybe this leads to suicide but there are also other ways to self destruct as a cop. Today I'm talking to Norm Wielsch. Norm was a California cop who was successful in his career until PTSI, health problems, and addiction changed his life forever. Norm became a criminal and was sentenced to 14 years in prison. In this first of two parts, we'll discuss the trauma, the medical limitations, and the prescription med addiction that led to him ruining his career and ending up behind bars. Warning: This episode contains discussion of traumatic events and suicide attempts. Listener discretion is advised. Norm's website for his book : www.christ-centeredhealing.com Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 039 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, September 26, 2022
On Patrol: Firsthand Accounts - Bonus Ep 11
Text a Message to the Show Here are a handful of stories that are related to the sometimes unglamorous life of a patrol officer. In this episode you'll hear a variety of stories; some are funny and some are kind of embarrassing and a few of the guys just wanted to share with you some good, solid advice and wisdom. I hope it's an encouragement to you. This episode is a compilation of interviews, an oral history of life in law enforcement. Contributing to the episode are R. Ashley, J. Bauer, P. Bowman, N. Dempkowski, G. Dorsett, R. Miller. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Bonus Episode 11 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, September 19, 2022
038 - Victim Advocates Explained: Wendy Medina, KCKPD Victim Services Unit
Text a Message to the Show Today we're talking to Wendy Medina. Wendy is the Program Supervisor of the Victim Services Unit in the Kansas City Kansas Police Department. On the organization chart, the Chaplain's Association falls under the VSU, so technically, Wendy is my boss. But I know her as a compassionate professional who reaches out to the victims of crime, explains to them their rights and resources, and creates a bridge of trust between the victim's family and the police department. This is part of law enforcement that you may not know much about, so Wendy is going to explain what Victim Services does and how kind of resources and services are afforded to victims of crime. Make sure you listen as she describes not only the job itself but the type of personal qualities her team has that make them so effective in this kind of work. She also talks about what an advocate can do to stay emotionally healthy. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Music is by Chris Haugen and also by Winking Fox Music Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 038 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, September 05, 2022
037 - Cops in Court: the Honorable Robert Serra, District Court Judge
Text a Message to the Show Today I'm talking to the Honorable Robert Serra, a retired District Court Judge from here in Kansas City. You don't want to miss this judge's point of view on officers testifying in court and a few stories he shares from his time on the bench. I ask what would be the worst mistake a cop could make when testifying and also what the judge's advice is to new officers about to take the stand. Thanks to U.S. Marshal Ron Miller for making the original recommendation to interview Judge Serra. You can hear our interview with Marshal Miller in Episode 015 : https://heychaplain.buzzsprout.com/1792621/9543984-015-marshals-explained-ron-miller-u-s-marshals-service Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Music is by Chris Haugen and also by Winking Fox Music Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 037 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, August 29, 2022
036 - After You Leave Law Enforcement: Mike Edwards (Mike the Cop)
Text a Message to the Show Today I'm talking to Mike Edwards, better known as "Mike the Cop." Mike is a former LEO and a well-known humorist, podcaster, and social media personality with half a million YouTube subscribers and a million Facebook followers who read his posts and watch his sketch comedy. I wanted to talk to Mike about how to transition out of law enforcement, and how to do that in a wise and healthy way. Mike has a lot of insight about the pressures of law enforcement and he has a plan for what you can do when you're ready for the next chapter. Links and Resources : www.ten7project.com Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Music is by Chris Haugen and also by Winking Fox Music Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 036 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, August 22, 2022
035.5 - The Kansas City Mafia: Gary Jenkins, Gangland Wire, Part 2
Text a Message to the Show In this second half of the Kansas City Mafia interview, you don't want to miss Gary Jenkins zeroing in the Kansas City Mafia family, the Civella family. He explains the rise and fall of the Civellas and how both the mafia and law enforcement evolved in the decades after World War 2. We'll talk about unions, casinos, and wiretaps (which overlaps with the book and movie Casino ), and Gary will tell us a little about his own career. You especially don't want to miss Gary's advice about what to do after you retire from law enforcement. Listen to podcast episodes and watch Gary's documentaries on the Gangland Wire website: https://ganglandwire.com Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Music by DJ Williams and by Winking Fox Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 035.5 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, August 15, 2022
035 - The Kansas City Mafia: Gary Jenkins, Gangland Wire, Part 1
Text a Message to the Show Today we're diving into the history of the Kansas City Mafia with mafia expert and former KCMO detective, Gary Jenkins. In this, the first of two parts, Gary takes us from Ellis Island immigration through World War 2, discussing Prohibition, the Pendergast Machine, carpet joints, narcotics, gambling, and the mafia connection to politicians and other corruption. We also talk about the Kansas City mafia as portrayed on screen. Listen to podcast episodes and watch Gary's documentaries on the Gangland Wire website: https://ganglandwire.com Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Music by DJ Williams and by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 035 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, August 01, 2022
034 - What is a Patrol Chaplain: Matt Domyancic, Tactical Chaplain
Text a Message to the Show Today we're bringing back Matt Domyancic; he's a former LEO and a police chaplain in California and was previously a guest on episode number 018. I was eager to bring him back to talk about "patrol chaplaincy," a term we're using here to describe the chaplaincy work specifically focused on the wellness of the rank and file in law enforcement. Today we talk about competing styles of police chaplaincy and why this particular approach which we are advocating is needs to be given more attention. This episode looks at some of the failures of chaplaincy; it might even address the reason why your agency used to have chaplains years ago but doesn't anymore. I hope this episode challenges and inspires men and women to do the hard work of a patrol chaplain. Matt's previous appearance, Episode 018 : https://heychaplain.buzzsprout.com/1792621/9783215-018-officer-wellness-matt-domyancic-tactical-chaplain Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Music is by Chris Haugen and also by Winking Fox Music Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 034 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, July 25, 2022
The Silent Why Interviews Jared Altic - Bonus Ep 10
Text a Message to the Show In this special bonus episode, you will hear an interview I did this year with a podcaster from the UK. This is NOT a paid advertisement of any kind, rather it is an episode worth hearing from a podcast that I believe is worth your time. The next voice you hear will be Claire Sandys from the silent Why podcast, which is a fantastic show about different kinds of grief and loss. Everyone will suffer a loss of some sort, sooner or later, and The Silent Why is easily the best podcast I know to help you work through that and come out the other side stronger. The Silent Why podcast was also mentioned in Episode 030: https://heychaplain.buzzsprout.com/1792621/10677206-030-murder-investigation-teams-steven-keogh-scotland-yard Find the Silent Why here: https://www.thesilentwhy.com Intro Music is by the Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Bonus Episode 10 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, July 18, 2022
033 - The Death Investigator: Shaun Hachinsky
Text a Message to the Show There is an entire field of investigation that focuses solely on the body of the deceased, how to identify them and how to determine the cause and manner of death. A lot of this work happens at the Medical Examiners office. So today we're talking to Shaun Hachinsky, the Deputy Chief Investigator at the Jackson County ME's Office, in Kansas City, Missouri. Shaun is going to explain what a medical investigator is and what a coroner/medical examiner does. He'll also explain why some deceased get an autopsy and some don't and answer what happens when a body can't be identified. This episode, obviously, is going to be talking about death and dead bodies. It's probably not bad enough to get content advisory but I want to encourage you to make a deliberate decision to stick with this episode. First of all, Shaun sheds a lot of light on processes and procedures a lot of us don't know about but, secondly, I want to encourage you to not shy away from difficult topics like death. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Music is by Chris Haugen and also by Winking Fox Music Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 033 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, July 04, 2022
032 - Before and After Use of Force: Keith Falkner
Text a Message to the Show Today we're talking about use of force and the experience of going through a critical incident where force is used. These areas are regularly misunderstood by outsiders. So one of my goals here is for you to hear use of force explained to an outsider like me so that you can better explain it when you're on the hot seat and someone is asking you why did that cop used such and such level of force. My guest is Captain Keith Falkner. I picked him because he has quite a bit of personal experience with critical incidents and also because he helps train officers in our department on the use of force. Listen closely as Keith sprinkles in a bit of his own firsthand experience right after a violent encounter and shares wisdom about how much to involve your family in the healing process. My Previous Interview with Keith: https://heychaplain.buzzsprout.com/1792621/8880327-006-read-to-lead-keith-falkner Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Music is by Chris Haugen and also by Winking Fox Music Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 032 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, June 27, 2022
To Protect the Innocent: Firsthand Accounts - Bonus Ep 9
Text a Message to the Show In this episode you'll hear stories about the rescue of children. When a first responder encounters a child in danger it can be some of the most emotionally taxing work he or she will ever do. It's so emotionally charged that we sometimes want to avoid even talking about it. But let me encourage you to brace yourself and listen to these firsthand accounts. These are the good guys doing good work to save the lives of the most innocent among us. This episode is a compilation of interviews, an oral history of life in law enforcement. Contributing to this episode are J. Bauer, P. Bowman, N. Dempkowski, G. Dorsett, R. Miller, J. Stewart, and J. Sutterby. Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Bonus Episode 9 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, June 20, 2022
031 - You Can't Shock Me Anymore: Morgan and Sarah, Forensic Nurses
Text a Message to the Show Today we're talking to a pair of forensic nurses. Their names are Morgan and Sarah and they are the Forensic Nurses in a two different hospitals in the Midwest. A forensic nurse has special training to examine victims of sexual assault and other violent crimes. It takes a tremendous amount of professional skill, empathy, and personal resiliency to do this day after day and also, apparently, a wonderfully dark sense of humor. Make sure you catch how these nurses approach the victims of violent crime, the type of victim they find the most difficult to face, and their relationship to local law enforcement, including a couple of really funny cop stories that you won't want to miss. Please be warned: this episode contains limited, clinical discussion of sexual assault and human anatomy. Listener discretion is advised. Links and resources : Morgan & Sarah's podcast, Do I Make You Uncomfortable?: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/do-i-make-you-uncomfortable/id1510771771 Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Music is by Chris Haugen and also by Winking Fox Music Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 031 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, June 06, 2022
030 - Murder Investigation Teams: Steven Keogh, Scotland Yard
Text a Message to the Show Today we're talking to a recently retired detective from Scotland Yard, former Detective Inspector Steve Keogh. Steve spent 30 years working as a cop in London, much of that as a detective investigating murders and other violent crime, as well as the first suicide bombings in the UK. Steve's passion was solving murders by understanding the mindset and patterns of a killer and he continues to teach the lessons to people around the world. Today Steve explains what Scotland Yard is and shows us why it's synonymous with world class detectives. Make sure you catch the TV show that first inspired him to find his calling, the effect on him from working two weeks straight on a suicide bombing in London, and the advice Steve gives regarding your law enforcement career and emotional well being. Links and resources : Steven Keogh's book, Murder Investigation Team: How Scotland Yard Really Catches Killers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1789466423/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_GVADWP04GFDFKVSRHJ5S Steve's website: https://murderacademy.com Chris & Claire Sandys, the Silent Why podcast: https://www.thesilentwhy.com Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 030 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, June 06, 2022
000.2 - Welcome to the Hey Chaplain Podcast, Year 2
Text a Message to the Show On this show, you'll hear people from across the whole spectrum of law enforcement talk about officer wellness: from dispatchers and federal agents, to Sheriffs and US Marshals, as well as local detectives and patrolmen in my hometown of Kansas City. From the LAPD to Scotland Yard, "Hey Chaplain" delivers advice and insights so that police officers everywhere can survive and thrive. My desire is that this podcast will be useful to both officers and their loved ones, as well as to other first responder chaplains, who minister to those who serve. If you want to reach out to me, follow the link to the Hey Chaplain facebook page. It's already been a great way for listeners to contact me and give me feedback. Who knows, maybe you have that hard-earned experience that could save the life or marriage of an officer halfway across the world. Hey Chaplain page on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Hey-Chaplain-Podcast-103865705279275 Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 000.2 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, May 30, 2022
029 - Follow Ups and Business Checks: Hey Chaplain's First Anniversary
Text a Message to the Show This episode marks the beginning of our second year so I wanted to go back and do a little follow up with some of my past guests. In this episode we talk about promotions, bag pipes, when to leave law enforcement, and much more. If you missed a guest's original episode, follow the link here in the show notes. Links and resources : Gregg Dorsett, Ep 004: https://heychaplain.buzzsprout.com/1792621/8786934-004-paramedic-to-swat-gregg-dorsett Dustin Dierenfeldt, Ep 009: https://heychaplain.buzzsprout.com/1792621/9087767-009-line-of-duty-death-teresa-gallegos-dustin-dierenfeldt-c-o-p-s Ginger Passarelli, Ep 010: https://heychaplain.buzzsprout.com/1792621/9140893-010-serving-up-love-ginger-passarelli-the-soup-ladies RJ Ashley, Ep 017: https://heychaplain.buzzsprout.com/1792621/9700432-017-pipe-band-rodney-ashley-jim-higgins Manny DeLeon, Ep 021: https://heychaplain.buzzsprout.com/1792621/10002036-021-a-calm-voice-in-the-dark-manuel-deleon Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 029 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, May 23, 2022
Police Week Explained: Debra Fontes - Bonus Ep 8
Text a Message to the Show We are joined again by Law Enforcement Chaplain Debra Fontes from Sacramento, California. Debra previously talked to us about Moral Injury in Episode 020 and today she tells us all about Police Week: the memorials, the vigils, the compassion and the camaraderie that sees police and the families of fallen officers come together at the local, state, and national level each May. We talk about what happens during police week and why it's helpful to participate in these ceremonies. Don't miss Debra's insights on the role of a chaplain during the grieving process. Episode 020 - What is Moral Injury: https://heychaplain.buzzsprout.com/1792621/9883829-020-what-is-moral-injury-debra-fontes Music is by the Westerlies Hey Chaplain Podcast Bonus Episode 8 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, May 16, 2022
028 - Surf Waves, Enjoy Life: Rob Sanderson, SWEL
Text a Message to the Show Today we're talking about a program to take veterans and first responders to the ocean and teach them how to surf. It's an organization called SWEL and it was created by a an experienced cop who saw the value in surfing to promote health and wellness for other first responders. His name is Rob Sanderson and he dropped by my office with a huge smile on his face to talk about these trips, where he and his team guide officers through a weekend of decompression, good food, surfing, and peer support that's hard to match. Links and resources : SWEL: https://www.theswel.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSWELmission Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theswelmission/ Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 028 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, May 09, 2022
A Chaplain's First Ride Along: Jeremiah Holcomb - Bonus Ep 7
Text a Message to the Show How do you do a ride along? Today we talk to Jeremiah Holcomb, a new chaplain who just completed his first ride along. Ride alongs are all about building the relationship between the chaplain and police officers. It's perhaps the best way for chaplains to genuinely experience their world, increasing understanding and building rapport and trust. The Ride Along Tips I messaged to Jeremiah : Try to do the whole shift. Ask about the first aid kit in the car, if the officer carries a tourniquet (& where), other safety equipment When asking questions and making conversation, be aware the cop is also listening to the radio Tell the officer you'll obey their commands; at most you'll provide another set of eyes. When an officer knocks on a door, stand where you can see two sides of the house. Don't touch anything, but you can point things out. Don't be a distraction if at all possible; stay in the car, or at least out of the way, during traffic stops - some cops hate ride alongs because they are distracted taking care of the civilian's safety Don't promise citizens anything because you don't know for sure Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Bonus Episode 7 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, May 02, 2022
027 - Building a Non-Profit from Scratch: Suzie Sawyer, C.O.P.S. founder
Text a Message to the Show Today we're talking to Suzie Sawyer, the founder of Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS). She tells us how as a law enforcement spouse in the 1970's and later, she took charge and met a need that law enforcement culture was failing to do on its own. With her great sense of humor and purpose, she relates the inspirational story of how she built an organization from scratch that would memorialize fallen officers and take care of their widows and families. Listen to how law enforcement leadership made the wrong assumptions about grieving families. And don't miss what Suzie identifies as the biggest obstacle to concerns of police survivors doing this good work. Links and resources : Maryland C.O.P.S. www.mdcops.org National C.O.P.S. www.nationalcops.org Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 027 The title of this episode was changed in January 2023. Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, April 18, 2022
026 - Army Investigations and VIP Protection: David Renfro, Army CID (w/ Matt Rayburn)
Text a Message to the Show This episode reveals a previously unheard portion of our interview with David Renfro, from Episode 016. Today he talks about the Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID). The United States Army Criminal Investigation Division is a federal law enforcement agency within the Army which investigates felonies and provides Secret Service-like VIP protection on and off the battlefield. We're also joined by Matt Rayburn, another veteran of Army CID who worked with David and explains further about the mission of CID. Hear David's previous episode Episode 016 - The Feds You've Never Heard Of: David Renfro, TIGTA https://heychaplain.buzzsprout.com/1792621/9604789-016-the-feds-you-ve-never-heard-of-david-renfro-tigta Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Music is by Chris Haugen and also by Winking Fox Music from Pixebay. Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 026 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, April 11, 2022
What Chaplains Are Not (w/ Joe Grasela) - Bonus Ep 6
Text a Message to the Show GK Chesterton said, “A clergyman may be apparently as useless as a cat, but he is also as fascinating, for there must be some strange reason for his existence.” So if you're confused about what a chaplain is or what a chaplain does, join the crowd! Today we look at some of the misunderstandings police have about chaplains. Co-hosting the show is Captain Joe Grasela, who reads the submissions of chaplains from around the country. Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Bonus Episode 6 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, April 04, 2022
025 - What is Compassion Fatigue: Richard Hartman
Text a Message to the Show Helping others may be the calling on your life but it comes at a cost. There is a condition called compassion fatigue, or sometimes secondary traumatization, where the emotional strain of working with those who have been traumatized begins to accumulate and affect our health. Basically, helping others builds up a residue which, if not dealt with in a healthy way, can hurt the helper. Today we're talking to Richard Hartman, who is the lead chaplain at the Fort Wayne Police Department. He discusses his role there supporting officers and as the pastor at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana and how after years of active service, compassion fatigue set in. Listen to how it affected him and how he describes physical and emotional symptoms. Chaplain Hartman is a good example of someone overcoming compassion fatigue but make sure you note how long it took and the many ways that you can battle this condition before it becomes a health crisis for you. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Music is by Chris Haugen from the YouTube Audio Library and by Winking Fox Music from Pixebay. Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 025 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, March 21, 2022
024 - Top 3 Money Moves for LEOs: Nick Daugherty, FinancialCop
Text a Message to the Show Today we're talking about the difficult subject of money. A key component of officer wellness is financial wellness. But many officers find themselves stuck in the overtime cycle, working an unholy number of hours, just to stay afloat, just to pay the monthly bills. Financial stress leads to a host of other problems which can then snowball out of control, leading to all kinds of pain and heartache. Our guest today is Nick Daugherty, the president and owner of FinancialCop. Nick has taught thousands of cops and first responders how to get out of debt and attain financial freedom. Today I'm asking him for his Top 3 Money Moves for Law Enforcement Officers. Resources : FinancialCop.com Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Music is by Chris Haugen from the YouTube Audio Library and by Winking Fox Music from Pixebay. Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 024 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, March 14, 2022
The Fight Is On! Firsthand Accounts - Bonus Ep 5
Text a Message to the Show This shouldn't surprise anyone but cops want to catch bad guys. And when I talk to cops they routinely tell war stories describing how they ran someone down, wrestled them into submission, and heroically made the arrest. Naturally, these fights occupy a lot of headspace. Officers spend a lot of time training for it, they carry equipment, on their person, everyday for different levels of confrontation, and every time it happens, they risk serious injury or worse. I'm getting a good number of these stories in my collection and I want to share a sampling of some of these fights and some of the experience that surrounds it. In this episode you'll hear stories about foot pursuits and wrestling people who are on drugs. And you'll definitely hear the excitement of being in a fight, the rush of adrenaline, and fulfillment of an officer's purpose to apprehend the bad guy. As exciting and even frightening as these fights can be, fighting discouragement can be just as challenging. So stay tuned to the end, where an officer reflects on why they do what they do. This episode is a compilation of interviews, an oral history of life in law enforcement. Contributing to the episode are J. Bauer, M. Boczek, D. Bond, P. Bowman, N. Dempkowski, G. Dorsett, R. Miller, and J. Stewart. Music is by Chris Haugen from the YouTube Audio Library Hey Chaplain Podcast Bonus Episode 5 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, March 07, 2022
023 - Going to the FBI National Academy: Ryan Miller
Text a Message to the Show Today I'm talking to Major Ryan Miller from the Overland Park Kansas Police Department. Ryan just returned home a few months ago from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. The National Academy is an executive leadership training program for law enforcement professionals and Ryan is going to give us a look inside to see what the "NA" is all about. Listen to what he says about the selection process, the weekend field trips, what an average day of classes looks like, and the physical fitness tests and requirements. You will especially want to hear about the famous "yellow brick road" obstacle course. If you think your career might take you to top levels of law enforcement leadership, the FBI National Academy might be part of your preparations for that goal. Resources : The FBI National Academy site: https://www.fbi.gov/services/training-academy/national-academy Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Music is by Chris Haugen from the YouTube Audio Library and by Winking Fox Music from Pixebay. Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 023 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, February 21, 2022
022 - Surviving My Suicide: Doug Monda, Survive First
Text a Message to the Show Today I want to share with you the story of Doug Monda. Doug was a Florida cop who, after being injured, suddenly had the weight of the job collapse in on him, driving him to despair and, eventually, to putting a gun to his head and pulling the trigger. Doug survived and today he walks us through his compelling story, how he survived, and how he then wanted to build a program that would be better than the mental health journey he went through. Doug now runs a nationally recognized non-profit that helps first responders navigate mental health challenges. His goal is to teach cops how to survive first. Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide attempts. Listener discretion is advised. Resources : Survive First – www.survivefirst.us National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 988 Copline – 1-800-267-5463 Emergencies (in the United States) – 911 Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Music is by Chris Haugen and by Winking Fox Music Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 022 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, February 07, 2022
021 - A Calm Voice in the Dark: Manuel DeLeon
Text a Message to the Show Today I'm taking you to the other side of the police radio, to the communications center, to talk about dispatchers. We'll discuss what's happening during a 911 call from the point of view of the call taker and dispatcher. And we'll ask what do officers sometimes not understand about the job of the person on the other side of the radio? And what is life like for that disembodied voice in the dark? Today I'm talking to Manny DeLeon. He's a supervisor at the Emergency Communications Center in Wyandotte County and he agreed to talk to me about all of this and more. Listen as he talks about the process of taking a call and getting that crucial bit of information in just the nick of time. Also listen to what he says about hiring and the challenge of keeping a communication center staffed. Finally, I ask him what he would most want to see changed in communications. Resources : Link to apply at Wyandotte County: wycokck.org/jobs Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Music is by Chris Haugen from the YouTube Audio Library and by Winking Fox Music from Pixebay. Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 021 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, January 31, 2022
020 - What is Moral Injury: Debra Fontes
Text a Message to the Show In the past we've have a limited way to talk about trauma and distress which was helped over 40 years ago when we began using the term PTSD in some situations. But this term doesn't fully cover what every first responder might be going through and I want to introduce you to some of these newer terms and concepts. My guest today is Debra Fontes. She is a law enforcement chaplain in Sacramento, California, and trains other chaplains. One of the topics she teaches is the subject of moral injury. Moral injury is not PTSD, although it may occur at the same time or come from the same event. Listen to Debra as she walks me through the similarities and differences between Post Traumatic Stress Injury and Moral Injury. Today you'll hear Debra give encouragement to those who have suffered trauma and challenge police chaplains to speak life and health into our officers' lives. Also listen for the distinction between feeling guilt over something and feeling shame, and what effect that has on an officer at home. Resources : The Moral Injury Workbook by Wyatt R. Evans PhD, et al. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Music is by Chris Haugen from the YouTube Audio Library and by Winking Fox Music from Pixebay. Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 020 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, January 17, 2022
019 - Read to Lead II: Joe Grasela
Text a Message to the Show Today we return to the subject of developing leadership skills through reading great books. I'm a big believer in the idea that we should "think before we speak and we should read before we think." Reading good books is critical to building up good leaders. In an age where many people don't read books hardly at all anymore, let me encourage you to invest time in reading. It's a good way to relax, it engages the brain and specifically the imagination in a way that video never can. And if you don't think you can sit down with a book without falling asleep, at least try an audio book and listen to it while you exercise. My guest today is Captain Joe Grasela. Joe was recommended to me by one of his co-workers and the guest on my last book review episode, Keith Falkner. He told me that Joe was also an avid reader and enthusiastic about learning from history, and that was just about the perfect description. In addition, Joe is also a big fan of podcasts, so this was an easy sell to get him to contribute to the show. Today you'll hear him recommend three books covering a variety of topics from Mountain Climbing to the Civil War to the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl. Listen to how he draws out leadership lessons from those stories that reflect on his law enforcement background. I'll add in a couple books as well and I'll leave a list of all of the books in the show notes. Books mentioned in this episode : Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer Grant by Ron Chernow Vicksburg is the Key by William L. Shea & Terrance J. Winschel Vicksburg by Donald L. Miller Masters of the Air by Donald L. Miller Waterloo by Bernard Cornwell Midnight in Chernobyl by Adam Higginbotham Also recommended : Vicksburg 1863: Grant clears the Mississippi by Alan Hankinson Staff Ride Handbook for the Vicksburg Campaign, December 1862-July 1863, by Christopher R. Gabel Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Music is by Chris Haugen from the YouTube Audio Library and by Winking Fox Music from Pixebay. Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 019 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168
Mon, January 03, 2022
018 - Officer Wellness: Matt Domyancic, Tactical Chaplain
Text a Message to the Show Today I'm talking to Matt Domyancic. Matt was a linebacker and competitive power lifter at the Air Force Academy and Colgate University and was a police officer in Connecticut and the Washington DC area. He was also a Division 1 strength coach at Yale and Georgetown and for the NFL Combine. In law enforcement, he worked patrol, SWAT, and as a full-time police academy instructor and helped with peer support. Today we start by talking about Matt's law enforcement career, a job he absolutely loved. But he was forced out and medically retired before he wanted to go. Just about everything that could go wrong did go wrong with his health, benefits and workman's comp, his medical expenses, etc. etc. But Matt fought hard to get back to a place physically, emotionally, and spiritually, where he could not only go on with his life, but he could go back to coaching others to be well. Matt volunteers as a chaplain in Los Angeles and helps officer and veterans by encouraging better overall wellness, life balance, mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual self-care before first responders experience a breakdown or a crisis. Resources : Matt's website: www.tacticalchaplain.com Matt's recommended read: Warrior's Return by Edward Tick https://www.amazon.com/dp/1622032004/ Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Music is by Chris Haugen from the YouTube Audio Library. Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 018 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, December 27, 2021
Year End Evaluations (w/ Joe Grasela) - Bonus Ep 4
Text a Message to the Show A special guest host interviews Chaplain Altic to end the year! Police Captain Joe Grasela joins Jared to give us a recap of their favorite moments of the Hey Chaplain episodes of 2021. Listen in to find out what are Joe and the Chaplain's favorite episodes or most surprising episodes. Which episodes were difficult to get through recording and which one had the worst technical difficulties? Make sure you catch them discuss how podcasting benefits officer wellness. And don't miss a sneak peek of what topics and interviews will be coming down the pike in 2022 and beyond! Music is by Chris Haugen from the YouTube Audio Library Hey Chaplain Podcast Bonus Episode 4 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, December 20, 2021
017 - Pipe Band: Rodney Ashley, Jim Higgins
Text a Message to the Show Today I'm talking to Jim Higgins and Detective Rodney Ashley who play the bagpipes in the Kansas City Kansas Police Department Pipe Band. Jim is not a police officer, but he has taught bagpipes to police officers and played for them and with them for several years. Rodney, or RJ, who is a detective in the department, has been playing the bagpipes for five years, taught and coached along by Jim. In recent years, the two of them have been the bagpipers for the police department pipe band. A pipe band usually consists of the pipers and a drum corps, typically snares and a bass drum, which are also played by police officers, all of whom are dressed in full Scottish regalia. Today I ask Jim and RJ, how they each got started playing this loud and unusual instrument. Listen to them describe the work and commitment it takes to bring this meaningful and dramatic element to ceremonies and parades of all kinds. Resources: J. Higgins store - jhiggins.net J. Higgins on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC51S9jrfvpPESIy47-Cfz1g Music is by Chris Haugen from the YouTube Audio Library and the KCKPD Pipe Band. Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 017 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, December 13, 2021
My Holiday on Duty: Firsthand Accounts - Bonus Ep 3
Text a Message to the Show One of the negatives about working in law enforcement is being forced to work holidays; somebody has to be at work to respond to emergencies and keep the community safe. This means that just about every cop has missed important family time, including and especially holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. As I've been recording my interviews with cops, I've asked them about this difficult time and it turns out, as always, to be a wild mix of different experiences and emotions, both good and bad. In this episode we talk about interesting experiences during the holidays. I want you to see in these firsthand accounts that police officers are human too. They miss their families but they also laugh about the strange and wild things they see. Please take note that they really don't want to ruin your special day with the family. They go to work and try to encourage each other, doing silly little things to lighten the mood, and sometimes, they have opportunity to shine a little ray of hope and mercy into otherwise terrible circumstances. This episode is a compilation of interviews, an oral history of life in law enforcement. Contributing to the episode are P. Bowman, M. Domyancic, G. Dorsett, J. Grasela, R. Miller, D. Renfro, J. Stewart, and J. Sutterby. Music is by Kevin MacLeod Hey Chaplain Podcast Bonus Episode 3 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, December 06, 2021
016 - The Feds You've Never Heard Of: David Renfro, TIGTA
Text a Message to the Show Today I'm talking to Special Agent David Renfro, a federal agent for the Treasury Department. David's diverse career took him from being a Federal Air Marshal right after 9/11 to working on joint terrorism task forces and eventually as an investigator with the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, a job he calls the best kept secret in Federal law enforcement. All along the way he had opportunities to do a wide variety of training at FLETC in Glynco, Georgia, a federal training center he recently returned to as a staff member and program manager. This episode gives you a lot of wisdom from David as he talks about the twists and turns of his career. He explains how he decided to make each move and how to prepare for the next step in his career. And hang on to the end where David comments on how he timed his latest career move based on his family dynamics. Resources: Man Alive , by Patrick Morely Music is by Chris Haugen from the YouTube Audio Library and the KCKPD Pipes and Drums. Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 016 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, November 29, 2021
015 - Marshals Explained: Ron Miller, U.S. Marshals Service
Text a Message to the Show So, Today I am talking to Ron Miller. Ron was the police chief in both Kansas City and Topeka, Kansas before being appointed by then president Barrack Obama as the U.S. Marshal for the district court in the state of Kansas. Ron has an encyclopedic knowledge of law enforcement and has been a great resource for me learning how law enforcement really works. Today I've narrowed down the topic to just his current job: the U.S. Marshals Service. Listen to Ron explain the nomenclature of who is a marshal and who is a deputy marshal and make sure you catch everything he says as he goes through all the different missions and roles that the Marshals participate in. I love talking to someone like Ron, because without any notes in front of him, he can just lean back and lay out the entire picture, teaching and explaining exactly how the U.S. Marshals fit into the bigger law enforcement picture. Music is by Chris Haugen from the YouTube Audio Library. Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 015 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, November 15, 2021
014 - Supporting Family in a Line of Duty Death: Ginger Howell, C.O.P.S.
Text a Message to the Show Today I am talking to Ginger Howell. Ginger was a police chaplain with the Harris County, TX Sheriff's Office and experienced the line of duty deaths of multiple co-workers, which led to her involvement with Concerns Of Police Survivors. Concerns of Police Survivors, or C.O.P.S., is an organization that provides crucial support to family members of those killed in the line of duty. Ginger continued that work when she moved to the state of Nevada, now serving as a chaplain with the C.O.P.S. chapter in Northern Nevada. I wanted to ask her about some of the services that C.O.P.S. provides including retreats for survivors and support for families of the victim during a murder trial. Listen closely, she is a veteran police chaplain and passionate advocate for Concerns Of Police Survivors. Links and resources : Greater Houston C.O.P.S. https://www.greaterhoustoncops.org Northern Nevada C.O.P.S. http://www.northernnvcops.org National C.O.P.S. www.nationalcops.org Music is by Chris Haugen from the YouTube Audio Library and by Winking Fox Music from Pixebay. Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 014 The title of this episode was changed in January 2023. Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, November 01, 2021
013 - Wheel Gun to Glock: Paul Bowman
Text a Message to the Show Today I am talking to Paul Bowman who was the department range master in the 1980's when the Kansas City Police Department transitioned from revolvers to semi-automatic handguns. This transition from over 100 years of one type of gun to a completely different type, is actually one of the biggest changes in law enforcement history. In less than one generation, over 15,000 departments and agencies changed from primarily carrying revolvers to primarily carrying semi autos. And with change comes fear, resistance, and growing pains. Paul and I made an effort here to talk about guns in a way that is accessible to non-shooters. I want people who are unfamiliar with some of these guns and their histories to be able to follow along, while still giving experienced shooters enough new information to keep them engaged too. And I think we did a pretty good job of it too, although I had a hard time reigning in my enthusiasm. Paul is just one of those guys with whom it's fun to talk about guns. Music is by Chris Haugen from the YouTube Audio Library and by Winking Fox Music from Pixebay. Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 013 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, October 18, 2021
012 - Becoming the Sheriff: Don Ash
Text a Message to the Show Today I am talking to Sheriff Don Ash. Don is retiring after getting elected three times as Sheriff of Wyandotte County, Kansas, and that came after a 35 year career in the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department. Don is a well respected leader and man of faith; he's approaching 50 years in law enforcement. If you have aspirations to be a leader of an organization, perhaps the place you're at now or a different one, take a moment and soak up this wisdom. Moving from a merit or seniority based system to campaigning for a public office is a big leap and Don has a lot of wisdom about how to approach this transition. He also offers insight on how to navigate moving into a new agency, in this case from the police department to the top job at the Sheriff's Office. Music is by Chris Haugen from the YouTube Audio Library and by Winking Fox Music from Pixebay. Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 012 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, October 04, 2021
011 - A Year in the White House: Jonathon Westbrook
Text a Message to the Show Today I am talking to Jonathon Westbrook, a police officer in Kansas City, Kansas, who was selected to be a White House Fellow. The White House Fellows program is one of the most prestigious programs for leadership and public service in the country, where young people, usually in the early 30's, are selected to work for one year alongside White House staff, Cabinet Secretaries, and other top-ranking government officials. The selection process is extremely competitive and over the last 50+ years, former White House Fellows have risen to the highest levels of military service, government, and private industry. Becoming a White House Fellow would be the most notable item on just about anybody's resumé but today I want you to hear Jonathon's humility and heart for service. Listen for the different ways that he contributed to the betterment of his department as a police officer and the unique paths his law enforcement career has gone. I hope Jonathon's example encourages you to think outside the box about the ways you can improve yourself and improve your community as a law enforcement officer. Links and resources: OK Program - www.okprogram.org CALEA - www.calea.org White House Fellowship Foundation - www.whff.org Music is by Chris Haugen from the YouTube Audio Library and by Winking Fox Music from Pixebay. Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 011 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, September 27, 2021
My Worst Police Car: Firsthand Accounts - Bonus Ep 2
Text a Message to the Show In this episode we talk about police cars! I ask these officers to describe the worst car they have ever driven and, look out, the venerable Crown Victoria makes the list more than once. We also find out that half a dozen patrol cars are no match for an Isuzu Rodeo and I ask, "have you ever totaled a police car?" Finally, hang on to the end to hear about a pursuit that turned out to be more than it first appeared. This episode is a compilation of interviews, an oral history of life in law enforcement. Contributing to the episode are M. Boczek, D. Bond, P. Bowman, G. Dorsett, R. Miller, and J. Stewart. Music is by Chris Haugen from the YouTube Audio Library. Hey Chaplain Podcast Bonus Episode 2 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, September 20, 2021
010 - Serving Up Love: Ginger Passarelli, The Soup Ladies
Text a Message to the Show Today I get to talk to Ginger Passarelli. Ginger is the executive director and founder of the Soup Ladies, a nonprofit that feeds first responders during crisis situations in the Pacific Northwest and around the country. She is also a trained chaplain with two police departments and two fire departments in the Seattle area. In my conversation with her today, Ginger explains how this extraordinary ministry got started and what it looks like when they take food and love to police and firefighters in extreme scenarios, including fires, search and rescue, line of duty deaths, and Antifa riots. Make sure you note her rare combination of talent, experience, and loving devotion to first responders. And listen to what she says it takes to start an amazing program like this in your city. The Soup Ladies: http://www.soupladies.org Blessings to our listeners in South Africa; may God protect you while you serve. Music is by Chris Haugen from the YouTube Audio Library and by Winking Fox Music from Pixebay. Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 010 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, September 06, 2021
009 - When a Cop Dies: Teresa Gallegos, Dustin Dierenfeldt, C.O.P.S.
Text a Message to the Show Today I have with me Teresa Gallegos and Dustin Dierenfeldt, the vice-president and president (respectively) of the Kansas chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors. Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) is an organization that provides both short term and long term support to the surviving family members of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. This episode will not be a detailed account of any line of duty deaths, but rather the focus will be on the survivors: the family members and co-workers and their stories of loss. Listen to Teresa and Dustin explain what their experience was like and how it impacted them. Notice how they use that terrible experience in a positive manner to reach out to other survivors in a way that most of us can't begin to understand. Today's episode contains limited descriptions of traumatic experiences. Listener discretion is advised. Links and resources : Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant https://www.amazon.com/Option-B/dp/0753548291/ Kansas C.O.P.S. www.kscops.org/ National C.O.P.S. www.nationalcops.org Music is by Chris Haugen from the YouTube Audio Library and by Winking Fox Music from Pixebay. Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 009 The title of this episode was changed in January 2023. Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, August 30, 2021
008 - Pastor to LAPD: Jim Spellman
Text a Message to the Show In the television show "The Rookie," actor Nathan Fillion plays a man in his 40's who dramatically changes his life by joining the LAPD, becoming a rookie cop who is twenty years older than his fellow rookies. The television show is based on a true story and is also representative of many other officers across the country who decided to join the police department in their late 30's and early 40's. Today I'm joined by Jim Spellman. Similar to "the Rookie", Jim joined the Los Angeles Police Department at age 39 after spending most of his adult life as a pastor in a church. Listen to him describe the draw he felt toward doing police work but also notice how, even before policing, he was always helping people. Jim tells a compelling story of trying find out what God's plan looked like for his life, a plan that would take him from San Francisco to the streets of Skid Row in LA. Music is by Chris Haugen from the YouTube Audio Library and by Winking Fox Music from Pixebay. Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 008 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, August 16, 2021
007 - Oh, No! My Kid Wants to be a Cop: Jim & Deanna Sutterby
Text a Message to the Show Today I'm asking Jim & Deanna Sutterby about the experience parents have when their children go into Law Enforcement. They talk about law enforcement culture, ways to manage stress in the home, myths and misunderstandings that parents have about cops, and they give good, reassuring advice about how to communicate with and support your child in law enforcement. Listen for the pros and cons that they talk about from a mom and dad's point of view and, especially, hear their encouragement that our society needs good people like your son or daughter to be police officers. Music is by Chris Haugen from the YouTube Audio Library and by Winking Fox Music from Pixebay. Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 007 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, August 02, 2021
006 - Read to Lead: Keith Falkner
Text a Message to the Show It's been said that we should "think before we speak and we should read before we think." Reading good books is critical to building up good leaders. And while there are countless business leadership books out there filled with pop psychology, surprising statistics, celebrity name-dropping, and tear-jerking illustrations, I think the best leadership books are actually from military history, especially memoirs and biographies of ordinary people who rose to the occasion in extraordinary situations. My guest today is Captain Keith Falkner. He's an army veteran, a captain in the patrol division at the Kansas City Kansas Police Department and someone who loves to read military history. I love talking to people like this who have read extensively on the same topics that I've been enjoying my whole life. I hope you'll enjoy it too. Books mentioned in this episode : Battlefield Leadership, by Adolf Von Schell Thunder Below!, by Eugene B. Fluckey If You Survive, by George Wilson Through the Wheat, by Thomas Alexander Boyd Shattered Sword, by Jonathan Parshall, Anthony Tully Infantry Attacks, by Erwin Rommel Music is by Chris Haugen from the YouTube Audio Library and by Winking Fox Music from Pixebay. Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 006 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, July 19, 2021
005 - Don't Defund the Police: Paul Vander Klay
Text a Message to the Show Defund the Police?! There is a significant number of people in the world today who think that police forces are problematic and need to be defunded. What does this mean and what would be the consequences of this drastic action? My guest today is Paul Vander Klay. Paul is a pastor of a church in California and a cultural commentator on YouTube, with thousands of followers who watch him break down Jordan B. Peterson videos from a Christian perspective. As a fan of his work, I reached out to him and asked him to comment on this issue, to which he graciously agreed. Paul sheds light on why people demand that the cops be defunded and what it looks like when a country has underfunded police. Music is by Chris Haugen from the YouTube Audio Library and by Winking Fox Music from Pixebay. Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 005 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, July 12, 2021
Hello, I'm a Police Chaplain - Bonus Ep 1
Text a Message to the Show What is a police chaplain? In simplest terms, a chaplain is a like a priest or a pastor who is attached to an organization like a hospital or the military. In my case, I volunteer with the local police department. A chaplain gets called out to unattended deaths, which means homicides, suicides, accidents, and natural deaths where there was no doctor or hospice care. A chaplain also makes death notifications. And a chaplain builds relationships with the officers by being present as they serve our community. This podcast is intended to provide wisdom, support, and encouragement to law enforcement officers and their families. You can help by subscribing, leaving a 5-star review, telling a friend, and praying for me and the officers I serve. Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Bonus Episode 1 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, July 05, 2021
004 - Paramedic to SWAT: Gregg Dorsett
Text a Message to the Show Today you'll hear Master Sergeant Gregg Dorsett describing his path that led from riding in the ambulance as a paramedic to training with the SWAT team to being a patrol sergeant with the police department. Listen for what he has to say about having a calling to serve people in their hour of need and also the advice he gives, both to new officers and veterans, about dealing with the demands of the job. I hope you'll also hear the genuine desire he has to be a help to households in chaos; how police officers have the ability to make a positive change in the lives of people in trouble. Music is by Chris Haugen from the YouTube Audio Library and by Winking Fox Music from Pixebay. Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 004 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, June 21, 2021
003 - Why Chaplains? Kevin Hardy (w/ Jim Sutterby)
Text a Message to the Show What is the best argument for the existence of a first responders chaplain program? Today you'll hear Kevin Hardy, a chaplain and trainer of other chaplains, talk about why cops and fire fighters need a chaplain to turn to and also how chaplains help citizens at the time of an unexpected death. Listen for what a chaplain provides that isn't completely covered by the other wellness resources. Captain Jim Sutterby joins us afterwards as a guest co-host and adds his thoughts on what chaplains provide. Music is by Chris Haugen from the YouTube Audio Library and by Winking Fox Music from Pixebay. Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 003 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, June 07, 2021
002 - Surviving Injuries & Shootings: Michael Howell
Text a Message to the Show Lots of officers have had various work and sports related injuries and some have been in serious car accidents. But that question led to the discovery of the extensive list of injuries and traumatic experiences in the line of duty belonging to my guest today, Captain Michael Howell. Michael is a retired Captain from the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department and also a retired Major from the National Guard. During his law enforcement career he was put in a coma by a motorcycle accident, had a near fatal electrocution, experienced the death of his sergeant, and was involved in two shootings less than a month apart. Michael joins us today to share his story and talk about how an officer can overcome traumatic experiences and injuries at work. Listen for the advice he gives to family members to help an officer who has gone through something traumatic. And you don't want to miss his first hand account of a deadly confrontation with a potential mass shooter in a Costco store. Today's episode contains limited descriptions of injuries and traumatic experiences. Listener discretion is advised. Music is by Chris Haugen from the YouTube Audio Library and by Winking Fox Music from Pixebay. Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 002 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, May 31, 2021
001 - A Clown in Jail: Dewey Bond
Text a Message to the Show Today you're going to hear an interview with Major Dewey Bond. Dewey is retired from the Wyandotte County Kansas Sheriff's Department and he's going to share about how he got started in law enforcement and how he advanced up to warden of the county jail and the rank of major. Listen for how he dealt with conflict and especially to how he managed stress while working in detention. Finally, you don't want to miss one of the strangest jail lockdown stories you've ever heard. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Music is by Chris Haugen from the YouTube Audio Library and by Winking Fox Music from Pixebay. Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 001 Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
Mon, May 31, 2021
000.1 - Welcome to the Hey Chaplain Podcast
Text a Message to the Show In each episode of the Hey Chaplain podcast we'll explore another aspect of the law enforcement experience, gleaning wisdom from experienced officers and chaplains. My desire is that this podcast will be useful to both officers and their loved ones, as well as to other first responder chaplains who minister to those who serve. I'm here to talk about surviving and thriving in this job and I want good things for you. And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Music is by Chris Haugen Support the show Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here : Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
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