Episode 11: Chaplaincy with Children and Young People – Presence, Play and Boundaries

What does chaplaincy look like when your context is a children’s ward, a school corridor or a secure training centre – and your conversation partners are toddlers, teens and everyone who cares for them?

24
Feb
Episode 10: Does Chaplaincy Make a Difference? Measuring What Matters

How do you show the difference chaplaincy makes when so much of the work is hidden in quiet conversations, long journeys with people in crisis, or simply being there if needed?

24
Feb
Episode 9: Professional or Amateur? Rethinking Chaplaincy

What happens when ministry sits 'between' institutions, identities and places - the shop floor, the towpath, the prison landing, the ICU bedside? In this episode, the team explores chaplaincy’s liminal nature and how 'in-between' spaces can become sacred places of honesty, hope and (sometimes) celebration.

09
Dec
Special: Black History Month 2025

This special episode of the Chaplaincy Chain Podcast marks Black History Month by listening to the voices of Black chaplains. Together, our panel shares their lived experiences of chaplaincy in the UK — the challenges, joys, stereotypes, and opportunities that come with ministering while Black.

02
Oct
Episode 8: Chaplaincy in Liminal Spaces – on the Margins

What happens when ministry sits 'between' institutions, identities and places - the shop floor, the towpath, the prison landing, the ICU bedside? In this episode, the team explores chaplaincy’s liminal nature and how 'in-between' spaces can become sacred places of honesty, hope and (sometimes) celebration.

23
Sep
Episode 7: Institution Guest or Valued Team Member?

Are chaplains truly part of the institutions they serve, or are they merely guests? Discover the surprising tensions and unique advantages of chaplaincy’s liminal role.

19
May
Episode 6: Unlocking the secrets of multi-faith chaplaincy

From unexpected beginnings to deeply fulfilling careers, this episode weaves together the inspiring stories of multi-faith chaplains. Hear how their personal journeys led them to serve diverse communities, the unexpected challenges they faced, and the profound impact they’ve had on the lives of others.

08
Apr
Episode 5: Why research matters

Wider commitment to chaplaincy can often seem fragile. In this episode, we explore the value of research and how it helps tell the story of chaplaincy.

14
Feb