When we visit and care for others, our Lord Jesus Christ is present. He heals us and transforms through the Cross. In this podcast, Chaplain Sarah Byrne-Martelli and Fr Adrian Budica share their own personal experiences in caring for others as chaplains.
God and Suffering
Fr. Adrian Budica reflects upon the perennial problem of evil and suffering, offering helpful ways for us to process suffering in our own lives and in the lives of those we serve.
8/14/2021 • 20 minutes, 11 seconds
You Can Be God’s Helper
Chaplain Sarah Byrne-Martelli shares an essay she wrote on the topic of why bad things happen to good people.
2/22/2021 • 13 minutes, 29 seconds
Chaplaincy in Times of COVID-19
Fr. Adrian Budica and Chaplain Sarah Byrne-Martelli discuss their experiences serving as hospital chaplains during the COVID-19 pandemic.
5/12/2020 • 28 minutes, 43 seconds
Mental Health: An Interview with Beryl Knudsen
Fr. Adrian Budica interviews Beryl Knudsen, a chaplain at Danbury Hospital in Connecticut and a graduate from St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary.
8/10/2019 • 29 minutes, 32 seconds
Palliative Care - Part 2
Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah continue their conversation about palliative care and the role of the chaplain.
4/3/2019 • 21 minutes, 57 seconds
Palliative Care - Part 1
Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah define the meaning and purpose of palliative care.
3/19/2019 • 23 minutes, 27 seconds
Prison Chaplaincy, a Ministry of Powerlessness - Interview with Fr. Richard Rene
Fr. Adrian Budica interviews Fr. Richard Rene on the topic of prison chaplaincy. Fr. Richard Rene is a prison chaplain in British Columbia, Canada.
1/17/2019 • 43 minutes, 59 seconds
OCAMPR 2018: I Walk the Line - The Chaplains Resistant and Compliant Presence
Dr. Adrian Budica, ThM, ACPE, BCC, Director of Field Education, St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, Crestwood NY, and Sara Byrne-Martelli, MDiv, DMin candidate, BCC, Chaplain, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA. Video presentation available here.
12/20/2018 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 17 seconds
The Power of Holy Listening
Chaplain Sarah Byrne-Martelli interviews St. Vladimir's Seminarian Dan Bein about his experience in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
10/23/2018 • 31 minutes, 6 seconds
Social Visits and Pastoral Visits - Part 2
Chaplain Sarah and Fr. Adrian continue their discussion about the differences between "social" visits and "pastoral" visits. Please see the attached document pertaining to their conversation.
9/7/2018 • 28 minutes, 24 seconds
Social Visits and Pastoral Visits - Part 1
Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah begin their discussion of the differences between "social" visits and "pastoral" visits. See the attached worksheet titled "Pastoral Visits and Social Visits."
8/24/2018 • 24 minutes, 9 seconds
Reflections on the Dormition of the Theotokos
Chaplain Sarah and Fr. Adrian reflect upon the significance of the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos (August 15) for those who are keeping vigil for a loved one. You can watch Chaplain Sarah deliver her sermon on the "Icon of the Dormition" at St. Mary Orthodox Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts by clicking here.
8/10/2018 • 20 minutes, 18 seconds
So You Want to Be a Chaplain? - Part 2
Chaplain Sarah and Fr. Adrian continue their discussion about the need for CPE training in order to become a professional, Board Certified Chaplain.
6/22/2018 • 24 minutes, 6 seconds
So You Want to Be a Chaplain? - Part 1
Chaplain Sarah and Fr. Adrian discuss the process of discernment to be a chaplain, and what is involved in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
6/8/2018 • 26 minutes, 18 seconds
Suffering, Healing, and Physician Assisted Suicide - Part 2
Chaplain Sarah Byrne-Martello continues her interview with Dr. Daniel Henshaw on the topic of physician assisted suicide. (Part 2 of 2)
5/11/2018 • 29 minutes, 42 seconds
Suffering, Healing, and Physician Assisted Suicide - Part 1
Chaplain Sarah Byrne-Martelli interviews Dr. Daniel Henshaw on the topic of physician assisted suicide. (Part 1 of 2)
4/27/2018 • 24 minutes, 33 seconds
Termination - Part 2
Chaplain Sarah and Fr. Adrian continue their conversation about the termination of a relationship (Part 2 of 2).
4/13/2018 • 25 minutes, 29 seconds
Termination - Part 1
Chaplain Sarah and Fr. Adrian reflect on the difficulty of saying "good-bye." (Part 1 of 2)
3/30/2018 • 21 minutes, 21 seconds
Pediatric Chaplaincy: Interview with Chaplain Elizabeth Hawkins - Part 2
Fr. Adrian Budica continues his interview with Pediatric Chaplain, Elizabeth Hawkins, BCC. Elizabeth is a Board Certified Chaplain and endorsed by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. (Part 2 of 2)
3/12/2018 • 32 minutes
Pediatric Chaplaincy: Interview with Chaplain Elizabeth Hawkins - Part 1
Fr. Adrian Budica interviews Pediatric Chaplain, Elizabeth Hawkins, BCC. Elizabeth is a Board Certified Chaplain and endorsed by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. (Part 1 of 2)
2/26/2018 • 32 minutes, 4 seconds
Communication and Alternative Communication: Interview with Dr. Katya Hill - Part 2
Fr. Adrian Budica continues his interview with Dr. Katya Hill - Associate Professor at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh and Executive Director of the AAC Institute and clinic a non-profit organization dedicated to serving individuals who cannot talk. (Part 2 of 2)
1/22/2018 • 24 minutes, 6 seconds
Communication and Alternative Communication: Interview with Dr. Katya Hill - Part 1
Fr. Adrian Budica interviews Dr. Katya Hill - Associate Professor at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh and Executive Director of the AAC Institute and clinic a non-profit organization dedicated to serving individuals who cannot talk. (Part 1 of 2)
1/8/2018 • 23 minutes, 32 seconds
Grief During the Holidays
Chaplain Sarah and Fr. Adrian discuss the painful reality of grief during the holidays, and ways to carry that grief into the feast of the Nativity of Christ.
12/18/2017 • 29 minutes, 44 seconds
Grief and Loss: Types of Losses - 2 (Part 6)
Chaplain Sarah and Fr. Adrian continue their discussion of the Six Major Types of Losses, as described in the book "All our Losses, All our Griefs" by Kenneth R. Mitchell and Herbert Anderson, by reflecting on types four through six.
11/28/2017 • 22 minutes, 58 seconds
Grief and Loss: Types of Losses - 1 (Part 5)
Chaplain Sarah and Fr. Adrian help us understand the first three of the Six Major Types of Losses, as described in the book "All our Losses, All our Griefs" by Kenneth R. Mitchell and Herbert Anderson, that we and others experience in life.
11/14/2017 • 21 minutes, 17 seconds
Reflections on CPE: Interview with Fr Andrew Honoré
Fr. Adrian interviews Fr. Andrew Honoré on the topic of abandonment and his experiences in CPE.
10/31/2017 • 32 minutes, 7 seconds
Grief and Loss: Death (Part 4)
Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah continue their discussion on the topic of death. (Part 4)
10/17/2017 • 31 minutes, 2 seconds
Grief and Loss: Death (Part 3)
Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah discuss death and the Orthodox liturgical practices in relation to a funeral or memorial service. (Part 3)
10/3/2017 • 28 minutes, 13 seconds
Grief and Loss: An Introduction (Part 2)
Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah continue an introduction of their new series of podcasts on the topic of grief and loss. (Part 2)
9/19/2017 • 20 minutes, 31 seconds
Grief and Loss: An Introduction (Part 1)
Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah begin a new series of podcasts with an introduction to the topic of grief and loss. (Part 1)
9/5/2017 • 29 minutes, 28 seconds
Music as a Source of Healing - Part 2
Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah continue their discussion about the role music in caring for a person who is suffering, and how music can be used in group settings.
8/16/2017 • 34 minutes, 31 seconds
Music as a Source of Healing - Part 1
Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah reflect on the use of music as a healing intervention when caring for a person who is suffering.
7/21/2017 • 31 minutes
Boundaries - Part 2
Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah continue their discussion regarding the importance of developing healthy boundaries in life and ministry as Orthodox Christians. This podcast is part 2 of 2.
7/7/2017 • 37 minutes, 46 seconds
Boundaries - Part 1
Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah discuss the importance of developing healthy boundaries in life and ministry as Orthodox Christians. This podcast is part 1 of 2.
6/23/2017 • 32 minutes, 19 seconds
Spiritual Care to Veterans - Part 2
Fr. Adrian continues his interview with Fr. James Parnell - Hospital Chaplain, Parish Priest and Military Chaplain - about the unique opportunities and challenges of offering spiritual care to military veterans. This is Part 2 of a 2-part series.
6/9/2017 • 18 minutes, 5 seconds
Spiritual Care to Veterans - Part 1
Fr. Adrian interviews Fr. James Parnell - Hospital Chaplain, Parish Priest and Military Chaplain - about the unique opportunities and challenges of offering spiritual care to military veterans. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series.
5/26/2017 • 29 minutes, 54 seconds
Tears of Joyful Sorrow - Part 2
Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah continue their conversation about the challenge of applying the joy of the resurrection of Christ in the context of suffering and loss.
5/13/2017 • 31 minutes, 42 seconds
Joy in the Midst of Suffering - Part 1
Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah begin a conversation about the challenge of applying the joy of the resurrection of Christ in the context of suffering that we see and experience as caregivers.
4/26/2017 • 32 minutes, 5 seconds
Burnout and Self-Care - Part 2
Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah continue their conversation about the important role of self-care in preventing burnout in caregiving roles, focusing on the psychological point of view and addressing how to do good self-care.
4/12/2017 • 35 minutes, 5 seconds
Burnout and Self-Care - Part 1
Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah begin a two part conversation about the important role of self-care in preventing burnout in caregiving roles.
3/29/2017 • 31 minutes, 3 seconds
Empathy
Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah help us understand what empathy is and how it enables us to be present with those who are suffering in healing ways.
3/15/2017 • 36 minutes, 22 seconds
The Power of Loving Silence
Chaplain Sarah interviews Chaplain Elizabeth Hawkins, Pediatric Palliative Care Chaplain, on the power of loving silence and the respect of the mystery of God.
3/1/2017 • 30 minutes, 6 seconds
Prayer, a Powerful Spiritual Intervention
Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah talk about the importance of prayer in the life of an Orthodox Chaplain, and how they use prayer as a spiritual intervention in their ministries.
2/15/2017 • 34 minutes, 28 seconds
Caring for People with Dementia
Chaplain Sarah Byrne-Martelli interviews Chaplain Sarah Jabbour from Beacon Hospice on the topic of "Caring for People with Dementia."
2/1/2017 • 23 minutes, 3 seconds
Interview with Stefan Mastilovic
Fr. Adrian interviews Stefan Mastilovic, who is a seminary student at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY, on his experiences in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
1/18/2017 • 28 minutes, 36 seconds
Anger - Part 2
Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah continue their discussion of the topic of Anger (Part 2 of 2). In this episode, they reflect upon the Orthodox Church's perspective on anger and how to bring healing to this often destructive emotion in our lives and the lives of those we seek to support through chaplaincy.
1/4/2017 • 30 minutes, 15 seconds
Anger - Part 1
Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah discuss the topic of Anger (Part 1 of 2). In particular, they have a conversation about how to sit with and care for a patient who is experiencing anger, and the aspects of anger and the patient's relationship to God.
12/21/2016 • 27 minutes, 34 seconds
You are not helping (God is)
Fr. Adrian interviews Chaplain Tania Bouteneff on the topic of the healing presence of Christ.
12/7/2016 • 23 minutes, 45 seconds
Interview with Oncology Chaplain Clio Pavlantos
Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah interview Oncology Chaplain Clio Pavlantos about her formation and experiences in chaplaincy.
11/24/2016 • 36 minutes, 9 seconds
The Wounded Healer
Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah invite us to enter into the healing work of the ultimate Wounded Healer, Jesus Christ, in our own lives even as we seek to be present with those around us who are hurting.
11/9/2016 • 25 minutes, 33 seconds
Forgiveness
Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah reflect together about forgiveness from an Orthodox perspective, and how forgiveness applies in an acute care setting.
10/26/2016 • 41 minutes, 23 seconds
Loss of Control and Powerlessness
Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah discuss the effects of loss of control and powerlessness in the lives of those we are caring for, and how we might process our own sense of powerlessness even as we seek to be present with them.
10/12/2016 • 21 minutes, 56 seconds
Introduction
Fr. Adrian and Chaplain Sarah introduce themselves, share some stories from their personal experience as chaplains, and define the parameters of their podcast.
