Chaplain Stories

A conversation with Chaplain (LTC) Eric Leetch recorded on April 16, 2024. Chaplain Leetch shares about his experiences in the Army dating back to his time at West Point, his service as an officer in the Special Forces community, and how he made the transition to the Chaplaincy. You can support the continued creation of this podcast and help offset costs related to hosting, editing, and equipment by backing Chaplain Stories on Patreon: patreon.com/chaplainstories -This is a personal podcast. The opinions of the host and the guest represent their own opinions and are not official statements of the Army or Department of Defense.-

A conversation with Chaplain (COL) Bryan Walker recorded on December 6, 2022. Chaplain Walker shares from his wealth of hard earned experience serving as a Chaplain for over three decades. We talk about how the Army has changed since 1989 and what has remained the same and he shares some advice for new Chaplains and those discerning their call to the Chaplaincy. -This is a personal podcast. The opinions of the host and the guest represent their own opinions and are not official statements of the Army or Department of Defense.-

A conversation with Chaplain (LTC) Primitivo Davis recorded on February 28, 2022, the last day of Black History Month. Among a few of the topics discussed: Chaplain Davis shares about his experience coming onto Active Duty and deploying to Iraq 30 days later. He also talks about the importance of having good mentors and being good mentors. He discusses the importance of maintaining flexibility and adaptability personally and professionally. -This is a personal podcast. The opinions of the host and the guest represent their own opinions and are not official statements of the Army or Department of Defense.-

A conversation with Chaplain (MAJ) Patricia Nichols. We discuss her experiences being a Small Group Leader in the Chaplain Basic Officer Leadership Course, her calling into the Chaplaincy, hard days on a deployment, and much more! I hope you enjoy this episode! Please share it with your family and friends and leave us a review so more people can hear about the amazing of our Chaplains.

A conversation with Chaplain (COL) Jimmy Nichols at Fort Jackson, SC. We discuss his nearly three decades of active service and hit topics like the changes he experienced after 9-11, his personal struggles during a difficult deployment to Iraq, and the importance of Chaplains seeking counseling themselves. I hope you enjoy this episode! Please share it with your family and friends and leave us a review so more people can hear about the amazing of our Chaplains.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guest. They do not reflect the opinions or positions of the United States Army. A conversation with CH (COL) Timothy Mallard. CH Mallard's service as a Chaplain stretches from the Persian Gulf War to the present. He has written about spiritual injury and you can find some of his articles here: https://providencemag.com/author/tim-mallard/ You can support the continued creation of the podcast by backing Chaplain Stories on Patreon. Check out this link for more information on how you can help! www.patreon.com/user?u=160166

A conversation with CH (MAJ) Eugene Kim. Chaplain Kim came to the United States in his early 30s and overcame many challenges before becoming a Chaplain in the Army. Plus, he shares his personal story of his encounters with CH Dale Goetz, the first Chaplain KIA since the Vietnam War. You won't want to miss this episode! You can support the continued creation of the podcast by backing Chaplain Stories on Patreon. Check out this link for more information on how you can help! www.patreon.com/user?u=160166

A conversation with CH (MG) Matt Zimmerman. He was the first African American Chief of Chaplains for the United States Army and his military service started in the Vietnam War. You won't want to miss this episode! You can support the continued creation of the podcast by backing Chaplain Stories on Patreon. Check out this link for more information on how you can help! www.patreon.com/user?u=160166

A brief update from your host on how far the podcast has come in the past 14 months and how you can help the podcast continue to grow! You can support the continued creation of the podcast by backing Chaplain Stories on Patreon. Check out this link for more information on how you can help! www.patreon.com/user?u=160166

A conversation with CH (MAJ) Brad Hanna of the Oklahoma Army National Guard. We talk about his experiences serving as a Chaplain in the context of the National Guard and learn a little bit about my own roots as a Chaplain Candidate when CH Hanna supervised a near platoon size element of Chaplain Candidates in the late 2000s. You can support the continued creation of the podcast by backing Chaplain Stories on Patreon. Check out this link for more information on how you can help! www.patreon.com/user?u=160166

A conversation with Chaplains LeyAnne and Alison Ward. These two sisters joined the Chaplaincy together and have been at the same duty stations together. We talk about how they were called into the Chaplaincy as well as their experiences ministering to Soldiers. You can support the continued creation of the podcast by backing Chaplain Stories on Patreon. Check out this link for more information on how you can help! www.patreon.com/user?u=160166

A conversation with Chaplain (COL) Ken Stice. He is the Director of Operations for the United States Army Chaplain Corps. In this episode you will hear CH Stice share about the rewards and challenges of going through SERE School, the spiritual challenge of losing 7 special operations troops in the Battle of Roberts Ridge early in the war in Afghanistan, and a time in the near future where Chaplains may be dealing with the moral implications of autonomous robots on the battlefield. You can support the continued creation of the podcast by backing Chaplain Stories on Patreon. Check out this link for more information on how you can help! www.patreon.com/user?u=160166

A conversation with Chaplain (MAJ) Dwayne Hughes. Chaplain Hughes and I talk about how his experience as a missionary helped prepare him for the Chaplaincy, a couple of tough days during combat deployments, and the critical importance of living a holy life for Chaplains. You can support the continued creation of the podcast by backing Chaplain Stories on Patreon. Check out this link for more information on how you can help! www.patreon.com/user?u=160166

A conversation with the 22nd Army Chief of Chaplains, Chaplain (MG) Doug Carver. Chaplain Carver and I talk about his decades in the Chaplaincy, his experience with a heartbreaking mass casualty event, the importance of denominational connection, and much more! You can support the continued creation of the podcast by backing Chaplain Stories on Patreon. Check out this link for more information on how you can help! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=160166

A conversation with Chaplain (MAJ) Jay West.

A conversation with Chaplain (MAJ) Jerald Jacobs. CH Jacobs started his Army service by enlisting in 1975 and served in the Guard as a Chaplain for many years before coming onto Active Duty. You can help support the continued creation of these podcasts by backing the project Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=160166&ty=h

A conversation with Chaplain (MAJ) Brad Tripp. CH Tripp currently serves as the brigade Chaplain for the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division. You can help support the continued creation of these podcasts by backing the project on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=160166&ty=h

A conversation with the 3rd Infantry Division Chaplain, CH (LTC) Bill Killough. You can help support the continued creation of these podcasts by backing the project on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=160166&ty=h

An interview with retired Army Chaplain (COL) Ken Sampson. CH Sampson began his service as a Chaplain in 1983 and currently serves as a military liaison for Guideposts. You can help support the continued creation of these podcasts by backing the project on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=160166&ty=h

You can help support the continued creation of these podcasts by backing the project on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=160166&ty=h