Podcast
Chaplain Stories
Hosted by Caleb McCary · EN
Sacred stories from the frontlines of military ministry.
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Chaplain (COL) Doug Ball
Nov 2200:51:19Tap to summarizeA conversation with Chaplain (COL) Doug Ball recorded on November 21, 2025. Chaplain Ball serves as the Chief for the Personnel Branch of the United States Army Chaplain Corps. In our wide-ranging discussion, we talked about the great ministry and the difficult challenges that come with serving in a deployed environment. We discuss what it takes to keep pressing forward when faced with intense ministry demands. Finally, woven throughout the entire conversation is an emphasis on the importance of knowing who we are and possessing a strong sense of calling and pastoral identity.
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Chaplain (MAJ-P) Alison Ward
Aug 2600:44:12Tap to summarizeA conversation with Chaplain (MAJ) Alison Ward recorded on August 26, 2025. In a first for Chaplain Stories, this conversation is the second time recording with CH Ward. In 2017 I recorded a podcast with CH Ward and her sister. For our conversation today we catch up on the last 8 years, talk the transition from company grade to field grade, the joys and challenges of mentoring, stewarding the profession, and why it's critical that Chaplains be excellent religious leaders and excellent staff officers. The opinions of the host and the guest represent their own opinions and are not official statements of the Army or Department of Defense. You can support the continued creation of this podcast and help offset costs related to hosting, editing, and equipment by backing Chaplain Stories on Patreon: patreon.com/chaplainstories -This is a personal podcast.
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Chaplain (COL) Lou DelTufo
Dec 9, 202400:46:19Tap to summarizeA conversation with Chaplain (COL) Lou DelTufo recorded on December 9, 2024. Chaplain DelTufo talks about his experiences in Army and Chaplain Corps dating back to his initial enlistment in the National Guard in 1989 through his final position in the Chaplain Corps as the Commandant of The United States Army Institute for Religious Leadership. You can support the continued creation of this podcast and help offset costs related to hosting, editing, and equipment by backing Chaplain Stories on Patreon: patreon.com/chaplainstories -This is a personal podcast. The opinions of the host and the guest represent their own opinions and are not official statements of the Army or Department of Defense.-
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Chaplain (LTC) Eric Leetch
Apr 16, 202400:51:31Tap to summarizeA conversation with Chaplain (LTC) Eric Leetch recorded on April 16, 2024. Chaplain Leetch shares about his experiences in the Army dating back to his time at West Point, his service as an officer in the Special Forces community, and how he made the transition to the Chaplaincy. You can support the continued creation of this podcast and help offset costs related to hosting, editing, and equipment by backing Chaplain Stories on Patreon: patreon.com/chaplainstories -This is a personal podcast. The opinions of the host and the guest represent their own opinions and are not official statements of the Army or Department of Defense.-
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Chaplain (COL) Bryan Walker
Dec 6, 202200:38:48Tap to summarizeA conversation with Chaplain (COL) Bryan Walker recorded on December 6, 2022. Chaplain Walker shares from his wealth of hard earned experience serving as a Chaplain for over three decades. We talk about how the Army has changed since 1989 and what has remained the same and he shares some advice for new Chaplains and those discerning their call to the Chaplaincy. You can support the continued creation of this podcast and help offset costs related to hosting, editing, and equipment by backing Chaplain Stories on Patreon: patreon.com/chaplainstories -This is a personal podcast. The opinions of the host and the guest represent their own opinions and are not official statements of the Army or Department of Defense.-
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Chaplain (LTC) Primitivo Davis
Feb 28, 202200:47:52Tap to summarizeA conversation with Chaplain (LTC) Primitivo Davis recorded on February 28, 2022, the last day of Black History Month. Among a few of the topics discussed: Chaplain Davis shares about his experience coming onto Active Duty and deploying to Iraq 30 days later. He also talks about the importance of having good mentors and being good mentors. He discusses the importance of maintaining flexibility and adaptability personally and professionally. -This is a personal podcast. The opinions of the host and the guest represent their own opinions and are not official statements of the Army or Department of Defense.-
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Chaplain (MAJ) Patricia Nichols
Nov 24, 202100:43:29Tap to summarizeA conversation with Chaplain (MAJ) Patricia Nichols. We discuss her experiences being a Small Group Leader in the Chaplain Basic Officer Leadership Course, her calling into the Chaplaincy, hard days on a deployment, and much more! I hope you enjoy this episode! Please share it with your family and friends and leave us a review so more people can hear about the amazing of our Chaplains.
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Sep 2, 202100:48:27Tap to summarizeA conversation with Chaplain (COL) Jimmy Nichols at Fort Jackson, SC. We discuss his nearly three decades of active service and hit topics like the changes he experienced after 9-11, his personal struggles during a difficult deployment to Iraq, and the importance of Chaplains seeking counseling themselves. I hope you enjoy this episode! Please share it with your family and friends and leave us a review so more people can hear about the amazing of our Chaplains.
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Chaplain (COL) Timothy Mallard
May 11, 201801:10:18Tap to summarizeDisclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guest. They do not reflect the opinions or positions of the United States Army. A conversation with CH (COL) Timothy Mallard. CH Mallard's service as a Chaplain stretches from the Persian Gulf War to the present. He has written about spiritual injury and you can find some of his articles here: https://providencemag.com/author/tim-mallard/ You can support the continued creation of the podcast by backing Chaplain Stories on Patreon. Check out this link for more information on how you can help! www.patreon.com/user?u=160166
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Chaplain (MAJ) Eugene Kim
Mar 16, 201801:02:41Tap to summarizeA conversation with CH (MAJ) Eugene Kim. Chaplain Kim came to the United States in his early 30s and overcame many challenges before becoming a Chaplain in the Army. Plus, he shares his personal story of his encounters with CH Dale Goetz, the first Chaplain KIA since the Vietnam War. You won't want to miss this episode! You can support the continued creation of the podcast by backing Chaplain Stories on Patreon. Check out this link for more information on how you can help! www.patreon.com/user?u=160166
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