We’ve curated the best of audio and visual media exploring chaplaincy today. Here you can find links to podcasts, documentaries, interviews, and more; if you know of new materials, please let us know and write to info@chaplaincyinnovation.org.
Multimedia Resources
Grief and God
Dr. Terri Daniel Chaplain and Educator - United Theological Seminary, Graduate Theological Union, Marian University terri@danieldirect.net DeathGriefandBelief.com In Grief and God, Dr. Terri Daniel explores a range of theological constructs that can inhibit healing for those who are grieving a profound loss. Doctrines such as original sin, salvation and eternal punishment in hell can be…
“Heaven Is Full of Criminals”
Rick Lee James, MA, ACC Chaplain, Bon Secours Mercy Health Rick@RickLeeJames.com RickLeeJames.com Chaplain Rick Lee James Teams with Phil Keaggy for ‘Heaven Is Full of Criminals,’ A Song of Grace, Redemption, and Hope SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, July 9, 2026 /Christian Newswire/ — Singer/songwriter, author, podcaster, and hospital chaplain Rick Lee James will release his new single,…
Chaplains (film)
**Update September 2021: CHAPLAINS has been renewed for another two-year cycle with PBS. It will air at least through November 2023.** CHAPLAINS is a 2-hour documentary film that takes the viewer into the dynamic world of chaplains – men and women who represent their own particular faith tradition but are trained to be of comfort…
Testing – Caring for the Caregiver Town Hall, May 12, 2020
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WBGH: In it together
By Arun Rath from WGBH: Host Arun Rath spoke from two hospital chaplains about the work they are providing to coronavirus patients and their families. Watch the segment where host Arun speaks to the chaplains from 2:40 until 20:25. Watch here.
Tippett “a little bit allergic” to belief
From PreachPod: The unofficial pastor of public radio talks with Lee Hale about her time as a chaplain for patients with Alzheimer’s, why she’s a ‘little bit allergic’ to the language of belief and why mystery matters so much. From KUER and PRX.





