Chaplain Stories

Caleb McCary
  • 5.0 (23)
  • RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY

Sacred stories from the frontlines of military ministry.

  1. Chaplain (COL) Doug Ball

    11/22/2025

    Chaplain (COL) Doug Ball

    A 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.

    51 min
  2. Chaplain (MAJ-P) Alison Ward

    08/26/2025

    Chaplain (MAJ-P) Alison Ward

    A 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.

    44 min
  3. Chaplain (COL) Lou DelTufo

    12/09/2024

    Chaplain (COL) Lou DelTufo

    A 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.-

    46 min
  4. Chaplain (LTC) Eric Leetch

    04/16/2024

    Chaplain (LTC) Eric Leetch

    A 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.-

    52 min
  5. Chaplain (COL) Bryan Walker

    12/06/2022

    Chaplain (COL) Bryan Walker

    A 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.-

    39 min
  6. Chaplain (LTC) Primitivo Davis

    02/28/2022

    Chaplain (LTC) Primitivo Davis

    A 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.-

    48 min
  7. Chaplain (MAJ) Patricia Nichols

    11/24/2021

    Chaplain (MAJ) Patricia Nichols

    A 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.

    43 min
  8. Chaplain (COL) Jimmy Nichols

    09/02/2021

    Chaplain (COL) Jimmy Nichols

    A 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.

    48 min
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Sacred stories from the frontlines of military ministry.

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  • Creator
    Caleb McCary
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2025
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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  • Show Website
    Chaplain Stories