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In this episode of 'Empathy Unbound, Embrace Your Superpower,' host Andrew engages in an enlightening conversation with Chaplain Joanna Jepson, or 'Padre to the Bomb Squad' in the British Army.
Questions, Comments, Thoughts - [email protected]
An author, motivational speaker, and ordained priest with a background filled with diverse roles, Joanna shares her life story, from feeling her call to the ministry at nine years old to navigating personal and professional challenges.
The discussion explores themes of empathy, spirituality, social media's impact on relationships, the significance of community in military life, and Joanna's unique experiences ministering in prisons and the British Army. Joanna also touches on the profound influence of her parents, her hurdle in accepting ordination, and her views on self-care and mental resilience.
00:00 A Childhood Calling
00:32 The Challenges of Social Media
01:06 Military Life and Personal Struggles
01:47 Introduction to Joanna Jepson
02:51 Joanna's Early Influences
04:59 Discovering Her Path
06:11 The Journey to Ordination
08:54 Empathy and Street Pastoring
13:58 Reflections on Social Media and Community
22:43 Writing and Personal Growth
24:12 Exploring the Triangulation of Roles
24:54 Concerns About Boys and Role Models
26:05 Life Lessons from Louisiana State Penitentiary
31:06 The Power of Community in the Military
40:01 The Importance of Empathy and Presence
47:00 Balancing Self-Care and Service
50:16 Reflections and Future Aspirations
A Lot Like Eve: Fashion, Faith, and Fig Leaves
Ever thought about the Army as a career? More Info Here
Ever thought about being an Army Chaplain? More Info Here
In this episode of 'Empathy Unbound, Embrace Your Superpower,' host Andrew engages in an enlightening conversation with Chaplain Joanna Jepson, or 'Padre to the Bomb Squad' in the British Army.
Questions, Comments, Thoughts - [email protected]
An author, motivational speaker, and ordained priest with a background filled with diverse roles, Joanna shares her life story, from feeling her call to the ministry at nine years old to navigating personal and professional challenges.
The discussion explores themes of empathy, spirituality, social media's impact on relationships, the significance of community in military life, and Joanna's unique experiences ministering in prisons and the British Army. Joanna also touches on the profound influence of her parents, her hurdle in accepting ordination, and her views on self-care and mental resilience.
00:00 A Childhood Calling
00:32 The Challenges of Social Media
01:06 Military Life and Personal Struggles
01:47 Introduction to Joanna Jepson
02:51 Joanna's Early Influences
04:59 Discovering Her Path
06:11 The Journey to Ordination
08:54 Empathy and Street Pastoring
13:58 Reflections on Social Media and Community
22:43 Writing and Personal Growth
24:12 Exploring the Triangulation of Roles
24:54 Concerns About Boys and Role Models
26:05 Life Lessons from Louisiana State Penitentiary
31:06 The Power of Community in the Military
40:01 The Importance of Empathy and Presence
47:00 Balancing Self-Care and Service
50:16 Reflections and Future Aspirations
A Lot Like Eve: Fashion, Faith, and Fig Leaves
Ever thought about the Army as a career? More Info Here
Ever thought about being an Army Chaplain? More Info Here