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Hey Chaplain: The Police Wellness Podcast

Jared Altic
Mental Health
Law Enforcement
First Responders
International Conference Of Police Chaplains
Suicide Prevention
Police Wellness
Trauma
Chaplaincy
Officer Wellness
Police Chaplaincy
Public Safety
Wellness
Community Support
Police Work
Leadership
Family Dynamics
Grief
Opioid Addiction
Policing
Kansas City

The Hey Chaplain podcast is where cops say, "Hey Chaplain, I've got a story to tell and some hard-earned wisdom to share." On Hey Chaplain you'll hear from dispatchers and federal agents, Sheriffs and US Marshals, as well as local detectives and patrolmen. From the LAPD to Scotland Yard, the guests on Hey Chaplain deliver advice and insights so that police officers everywhere can survive and thriv... more

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I want police officers to understand why chaplains exist and I want chaplains to understand how they can serve better.  One of the best ways to "get it" is to listen to this conversation with a chaplain who has the... more

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This is a limited podcast series from Hey Chaplain, which follows police chaplains Jared Altic and Jeremy Hockett to Spokane, Washington, to attend the annual training seminar of the ICPC, the International Confere... more

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This is replay of Bonus Episode 37 from 2024.

Steve Kellams from Blue Canary has devoted this season of his show to leadership topics and he brought me on to talk about informal leadership, because as a chaplain I... more

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Moral distress, mismanaged, can lead to dysfunction and what we call moral injury.  Today's guest is Dr. Jaimie Lusk, a Marine Corps Iraq veteran and a psychologist from Portland, Oregon, with expertise on moral in... more

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Recent Guests

Kelsie Gwartney
Chief of Death Investigations, Administrator for Forensic Medical facility in Kansas City
Forensic Medical
Episode: 144 - The Chaplain Goes to an Autopsy: Kelsie Gwartney, Chief Death Investigator
Eric Tung
Host of Blue Grit Radio
Blue Grit Radio
Episode: Blue Grit Radio Interviews Jared Altic and Matt Domyancic - Bonus Ep 52
Doug Deaton
Veteran police officer and expert on use of force issues
Plano Police Department (retired)
Episode: 143 - Expert Testimony In 21 Feet Or Less: Doug Deaton
Steve Littlefield
Retired firefighter
Fire Department (Kansas City, Kansas)
Episode: 142 - Identical Twins Cop & Firefighter: Stuart and Steve Littlefield
Stuart Littlefield
Retired detective, previously on SWAT and homicide/cold case work
Police Department (Kansas City, Kansas)
Episode: 142 - Identical Twins Cop & Firefighter: Stuart and Steve Littlefield
Stephen Keogh
Retired Scotland Yard murder detective, author, TV producer
Former Met Police/Scotland Yard; author; TV producer
Episode: Scotland Yard and Growling Dogs: Follow Ups and Business Checks, Hey Chaplain's Fifth Anniversary, w/ Steve Keogh - Bonus Ep 51
Ian Hobbs
Former homicide detective and Marine Corps veteran, now clinician
Independent clinician / future practice owner
Episode: 141 - From Detective to Clinician: Ian Hobbs
Jason Marsman
Retired NYPD officer; representative of the New York City chapter of Brotherhood for the Fallen
Brotherhood for the Fallen – New York City Chapter
Episode: For Every Cop Who's Murdered in the Line of Duty: Jason Marsman, Brotherhood For the Fallen - Bonus Ep 50
Jim Perry
Cop turned comedian and comedy club owner in Arizona
JP's Comedy Club / Gilbert Comedy Club
Episode: 140 - Pig Jokes and Punchlines: Cop Comedian Jim Perry

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Jared Altic
Host of the show; long-time public safety counselor and wellness advocate.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 92 ratings
  • This episode addresses "how"process of chaplain acceptence by police officers. How does the interaction of two individuals from two distinct cultures happen? What should the chaplain expect to encounter, and what is it important to say, and not say?

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    5
    Mark
    United Statesa year ago
  • Chaplain Acceptance

    This episode addresses "how"process of chaplain acceptence by police officers. How does the interaction of two individuals from two distinct cultures happen? What should the chaplain expect to encounter, and what is it important to say, and not say?

    Audible
    5
    Mark
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you!

    As a chaplain for the fire department and a full time pastor, I can’t thank “Hey Chaplain” podcast enough for your helpful insight and encouragement! Blessings!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chaplain JTFD
    United Statesa year ago
  • A podcast that supports and encourages.

    I’ve been listening for a little over a year now. This has become one of my favorite podcasts. The insight offered by Jared and his guests have renewed my spirit and reminded me why I wanted to be a police officer in the first place. Thank you for all your hard work putting this show together. It’s much needed for so many of us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jayhawk023
    United States2 years ago
  • The Best Officer Wellness Podcast

    This show is an amazing resource with a wide range of interesting guests who all give wonderful insight and wisdom to law enforcement and those who love cops. I’m just a civilian—I don’t work in law enforcement at all. But this podcast is teaching me how to love on and serve those around me who serve the community so well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KSinKCK
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise accessibility, helpfulness, and practical takeaways for training and wellbeing.
Guests offer deep, actionable insights into policing and chaplaincy.
The show is a valuable resource for officer wellness and peer support.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

144 - The Chaplain Goes to an Autopsy: Kelsie Gwartney, Chief Death Investigator
Q: What does it take to move beyond the idea of cutting up a person and into solving a mystery for the family?
It requires disassociating from the sensory details, focusing on the medical questions, and tying together the body findings with records, history, and investigative context to determine cause and manner of death, then communicating realistic expectations to the family.
143 - Expert Testimony In 21 Feet Or Less: Doug Deaton
Q: What should officers do to prepare for testifying about use of force?
Be a true student of the craft by studying ongoing research, training, and field experiences; document and assemble real-world data and cases to support explanations during testimony.
143 - Expert Testimony In 21 Feet Or Less: Doug Deaton
Q: How did this concept come up in the trial you described?
The prosecution used the distance to argue the defender wasn't justified; the guest walked through how initial distances can shift during a confrontation and how the defender's actions can still be reasonable despite the evolving distance.
143 - Expert Testimony In 21 Feet Or Less: Doug Deaton
Q: What do they mean by a 21 foot rule when it's brought up as if it's common knowledge?
The guest explains that it isn't a rule; it's a time-distance concept derived from studies in the 1980s to illustrate how quickly a close threat can reach an officer, and it should not be treated as an automatic trigger for shooting.
Scotland Yard and Growling Dogs: Follow Ups and Business Checks, Hey Chaplain's Fifth Anniversary, w/ Steve Keogh - Bonus Ep 51
Q: First, let me ask for a quick recap. Tell me about your law enforcement career, what you've done, just a few notes.
Steve outlines a 30-year career with the Met Police, largely in homicide, and notes that he's continued work in publishing and media after leaving the force, including talks and public speaking.

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This show centers on wellbeing, resilience, and practical wisdom for law enforcement and first responders, often blending humorous coping with serious discussions about trauma, mental health, chaplaincy, and wellness leadership. Episodes frequently feature current or former officers, chaplains, social workers, and security professionals who share real-life experiences, coping strategies, and systems-level insights for surviving and thriving in public safety roles. A standout trait is the consistent emphasis on peer support, embedded chaplaincy, and cross-disciplinary approaches to officer wellness, making it a likely resource for both practitioners and partners looking to understand first-responder culture and wellbeing best practices.

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2. Eric Tung
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4. Steve Littlefield
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7. Ian Hobbs
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