Sitting in the Space with Mary
Welcome to Sitting in the Space with Mary.
A Podcast sharing stories of sitting in the tough emotional spaces of health crises and diagnosis. Mary Prentice is your host, a Pastoral Practitioner for the past 9 years, where I have spoken to and supported thousands of patients and family members in hospitals in Western Australia.
In each episode I interview either a patient who has touched their own mortality or health challenge, or a member of the medical team or a family member who has sat alongside patients during these crisis times.
Tune in fortnightly to hear stories that will make you hold your breath or cheer! Get in touch if you have a story to share - it will no doubt help others in a similar situation. Please, share this podcast with a friend or someone you care about.
Sitting in the Space with Mary
S2 Ep1 Police Chaplain David Ladner
Police Chaplains provide spiritual, emotional and wellness support to members of the Police Force. In this sharing by David, we learn of the challenges and rewards of working in remote areas of WA as well as some traumatic situations. David's open reflections are inviting and warm-hearted. It is wonderful to Sit together in this Space for the commencement of Season 2.
References from this episode:
Book: Beyond Justification: Liberating Paul’s Gospel by Douglas A. Campbell and Jon DePue
Publisher: Cascade Books, 2024.
Book: Falling Upward, Revised and Updated
A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life by Richard Rohr
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2023
Youtube:
The Gospel of Soul Health by Dr Bruce Wauchope
www.youtube.com/@Bruce_Wauchope
Please contact me if you would like to listen to a certain aspect of the emotional experience around medical diagnosis, treatment, surviving or dying.
My hope is that the experiences shared on the podcast can be related to and possibly provide comfort and some healing.
I wish you well.
Mary
Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2272304