Caring for the Final Chapter, Chaplain John Wenderlein, Ep. 129

“Everyone has a life story that needs to be told. And in a person's last season of life, they need someone to come alongside them and help them through it.” -Chaplain John Wenderlein, today’s guest. **Welcome to Be The Good with Kate, the show where guests leave you inspired to uncover your passions, and discover tangible ways to make a difference along the way. ** On this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Chaplain John Wenderlein, who is a hospice chaplain. Before you leave thinking this might sound too sad, hear how John frames his beautiful work. His care and passion for being with people at the end of their lives is a needed reminder of the goodness of people: both those who do what John does, and those sharing their stories of a life well-lived. We discuss: -What is hospice -What does a hospice chaplain do, & the misconceptions -Seeing opportunity in everything we do -The power of people & connection -Navigating meeting patients & their families at this chapter -Joining the navy at 40 years old & starting his chaplain journey there From the bio: John Wenderlein lives in Debary, Florida, with his wife of many years, Melinda. He has one child and four grandchildren. While in seminary, He sensed a calling and became a hospice chaplain, still working in Central Florida. John believes if he can make this last season of a person's life just a little bit better, he has truly been blessed. He has written two books: “Remember Me” (End-of-life stories as seen through the eyes of a Hospice Chaplain ) and “Delayed Honor”. Follow John: remembermejw.com **It's your host, Kate Cherichello Tente, here -- Thanks for listening. Easy and impactful way you can help this podcast reach more people? Share with a friend or review on Apple or Spotify. I love hearing from you -- Reach out via the following: - Instagram @positively_kate - LinkedIn at Kate Cherichello Tente - To be notified for new episodes, sign up at: katecherichello.com/bethegood - Podcast platforms: Be The Good with Kate Because we need all the #goodnews we can get. **