Empathy Unbound: Embrace Your Superpower

A Journey into Empathy with Army Bomb Squad Chaplain Joanna Jepson


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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.

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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

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Empathy Unbound: Embrace Your SuperpowerBy Andrew Phipps