An Isla Vista priest has been providing spiritual counsel and emotional support to families of the victims in the Conception dive boat disaster. Very Reverend Father Jon-Stephen Hedges, associate pastor at st. Anthasius church in IV, has consoled many first responders to terror attacks and disasters over the years.

In this episode, Fr. Jon reflects on community - and national - tragedies and the role he's played as clergy, and a certified trauma responder.