Jul 28, 2024
End-of-Life Stories: A Hospice Chaplain's Journey
In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher interviews
John Wenderlein, a Hospice chaplain based in Daytona Beach,
Florida. John, an ordained Southern Baptist minister with a
master's in theological studies, shares his experiences and the
emotional journey of working with patients at the end of their
lives. He discusses his two published books, 'Remember Me' and
'Delayed Honor,' which include unique and heartfelt stories of his
patients, ranging from civilian end-of-life narratives to the
struggles of Vietnam veterans. John also shares impactful stories
from his time working as a hospice chaplain during the COVID-19
pandemic, emphasizing the importance of compassion, sincerity, and
the human connection in end-of-life care.
00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained
00:29 Meet Your Host, Marie Betcher
00:33 Join the Hospice Explained Communities
01:29 Introducing Our Guest: Chaplain John
Wenderlein
02:21 John's Journey to Becoming a Hospice
Chaplain
03:05 John's Books and Their Inspirations
06:40 Heartfelt Stories from Hospice
17:25 Veteran Stories: Honoring Their Service
26:18 COVID-19: Stories from the Frontline
35:28 Conclusion and Future Plans
https://www.amazon.com/Delayed-Honor-John-Wenderlein-ebook/dp/B0CTKPX7DT
Finding a
Hospice Agency
1. You can
use Medicare.gov to help
find a hospice agency,
2. choose Find
provider
3. Choose
Hospice
4. then add
your zip code
This should be
a list of Hospice Agencies local to you or your loved
one.
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