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Open Div SummitThe Business of Ministry with Rev. Andrew ChirchJoin us for a conversation with Rev. Andrew Chirch, Minister of Operations and faculty for The Chaplaincy Institute (aka “ChI”), he is also a writer, backpacker, husband, and father of three.
2021-02-2630 min
Done ForSpecial Episode: CoronavirusWhat happens when the prospect of death - our own and the people we care about - is suddenly not so abstract? What does constructive contemplation of mortality look like… in the middle of a pandemic?
2020-04-0839 minDone ForCultivate "Don't Know" MindThis week we continue into the 5th of Frank's Invitations, Cultivate Don't Know Mind. In this episode we continue sharing our personal experiences around each invitation, as well as challenging the application. Our conversation returns to two basic questions: 1) what leads to a good death? and 2) what leads to a good life? Listen in! RESOURCES: Ostaseski, Frank, The Five Invitations (Flatiron Books, 2017). Frank Ostaseski is an internationally respected Buddhist teacher and visionary cofounder of the Zen Hospice Project, and founder of the Metta Institute. He has lectured at Harvard Medical School, t...
2019-12-1035 minDone ForFind a Place of Rest in the Middle of ThingsSHOW NOTES: This week we continue into the 4th of Frank's Invitations, Find a Place of Rest in the Middle of Things. In this episode we continue sharing our personal experiences around each invitation, as well as challenging the application. Our conversation returns to two basic questions: 1) what leads to a good death? and 2) what leads to a good life? Listen in! RESOURCES: Ostaseski, Frank, The Five Invitations (Flatiron Books, 2017). Frank Ostaseski is an internationally respected Buddhist teacher and visionary cofounder of the Zen Hospice Project, and founder of t...
2019-11-1329 minDone ForBring Your Whole Self to the ExperienceSHOW NOTES: This week we continue into the 3rd of Frank's Invitations, Bring Your Whole Self to the Experience. In this episode we continue sharing our personal experiences around each invitation, as well as challenging the application. Our conversation returns to two basic questions: 1) What leads to a good death? and 2) What does that tell us about how to live a good life? Leave us a voicemail with your own thoughts. We may share on a future episode. RESOURCES: Ostaseski, Frank, The Five Invitations (Flatiron Books, 2017). Frank Ostas...
2019-11-0622 minDone ForWelcome Everything, Push Away Nothing SHOW NOTES: This week we continue into the 2nd of Frank's Invitations, Welcome Everything, Push Away Nothing. In this episode we continue sharing our personal experiences around each invitation, as well as challenging the application. Our conversation returns to two basic questions: 1) What leads to a good death? and 2) What does that tell us about how to live a good life? Listen in. Leave us a voicemail with your own thoughts. We may share on a future episode. RESOURCES: Ostaseski, Frank...
2019-10-3026 minDone ForDon't Wait! WE'RE BACK for SEASON TWO…. IT'S DONE FOR! EPISODE 1: This season, we've selected the book The Five Invitations by Frank Ostaseski. We jump right into episode 1 with the first Invitation: Don't Wait. We'll continue to circle back to our foundational questions: 1) What leads to a good death? and 2) What does that tell us about how to live a good life? Listen in as we continue the conversation, and tell us how you're answering these questions. If...
2019-10-2430 min
99: a journey – ProlificateWhy You Should (Sometimes) Welcome DyingWelcome to 99 – brought to you by Prolificate.com, where I offer interfaith inspiration, mentoring, and support. I’m your host Andrew Chirch – Interfaith minister and spiritual coach for real people like you. The idea for 99 comes from the Islamic teaching that there are 99 names for the divine, and each one has its own meaning. Each week, we meet up for 9-minutes to explore teachings from ALL the world’s religions to help us make sense of our lives. One of the things I’ve been learning lately is how to be a chaplain. If you’re not familiar with what a c...
2019-08-2300 minDone ForFebruary, 2019 UpdateHey there, The team at Done For is hard at work on Season 2. Meanwhile, can you help us share our mission of bringing this topic - Death & Dying - out of the shadows? Please share us with a friend and on social media. Doneforpodcast.com or on Twitter @doneforpodcast
2019-02-0400 minDone ForDone For Trailer We're getting really close! Here's a little something to tide you over until we launch. Presenting..... our season one trailer!
2019-01-2301 minDone ForAn IntroductionThis episode, meet the hosts and get an idea what this podcast is all about. Just as important, find out what it isn't. We start our journey with two basic questions: 1) what leads to a good death? and 2) what leads to a good life? Listen in as we discuss our starting position, and, and tell us how you'd answer these questions. Here are a few disclaimers as we start this podcast: we aren't experts, we haven't died, we speak in cursory… meaning there is some swearing. If you're down for that kind of a good ti...
2019-01-2321 minDone ForDenialThis week we start with the first stage offered by Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, namely Denial. What's the difference between active denial and passive denial? Our template consists of two basic questions: 1) what leads to a good death? and 2) what leads to a good life? Listen in as we discuss this stage of death and dying. RESOURCES: Kübler-Ross, Dr. Elisabeth, On Death and Dying: What the Dying Have to Teach Doctors, Nurses, Clergy and Their Own Families (New York: Scribner, 1969). Becker, Ernest, T...
2019-01-2333 minDone ForAnger!SHOW NOTES: This week we continue into the five stages offered by Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, namely Anger. Is anger ever ok? Is it helpful? Our template consists of two basic questions: 1) what leads to a good death? and 2) what leads to a good life? Listen in as we discuss this stage of death and dying. RESOURCES: Kübler-Ross, Dr. Elisabeth, On Death and Dying: What the Dying Have to Teach Doctors, Nurses, Clergy and Their Own Families (New York: Scribner, 1969). Thomas, Dylan, Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night, (1947). ...
2019-01-2334 minDone ForSeason 1 wrapup & Season 2 previewSHOW NOTES: This week we wrap up Season 1 with our reflections and lessons learned. And we share a few warm fuzzies, so bring the kleenex! Stay tuned for a sneak peak into Season 2. RESOURCES: Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, On Death and Dying: What the Dying Have to Teach Doctors, Nurses, Clergy and Their Own Families (New York: Scribner, 1969). Ostaseski, Frank, The Five Invitations (Flatiron Books, 2017).
2019-01-2328 minDone ForAcceptanceSHOW NOTES: This week we continue into the five stages offered by Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, namely Acceptance. Our template consists of two basic questions: 1) what leads to a good death? and 2) what leads to a good life? Listen in as we discuss this stage of death and dying. RESOURCES: Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, On Death and Dying: What the Dying Have to Teach Doctors, Nurses, Clergy and Their Own Families (New York: Scribner, 1969). Rilke, Rainer Maria, Sonnets to Orpheus (In...
2019-01-2332 minDone ForDepressionSHOW NOTES: This week we continue into the five stages offered by Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, namely Depression. If you are feeling overwhelmed, please get help. We list resources below. Our template consists of two basic questions: 1) what leads to a good death? and 2) what leads to a good life? Listen in as we discuss this stage of death and dying. RESOURCES: Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, On Death and Dying: What the Dying Have to Teach Doctors, Nurses, Clergy and Their Own Families (New York: Scribner, 1969).
2019-01-2332 minDone ForBargainingSHOW NOTES: This week we continue into the five stages offered by Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, namely Bargaining. Find out why everyone needs an Abuela and when it's time for your "Fuck-It" list. Our template consists of two basic questions: 1) what leads to a good death? and 2) what leads to a good life? Listen in as we discuss this stage of death and dying. RESOURCES: Kübler-Ross, Dr. Elisabeth, On Death and Dying: What the Dying Have to Teach Doctors, Nurses, Clergy and Their Own Families (New York: Scribner, 1969). Les Mi...
2019-01-2331 min