Grief, Goodbye & the Gift of Presence: Chaplain Christine Davies on End-of-Life Wisdom

In this moving episode, Sara welcomes hospital chaplain Christine Davies for a soul-stirring conversation on the grief, grace, and unexpected gifts that come with end-of-life experiences. Christine shares insights from nearly two decades of supporting patients and families in some of life’s most sacred and challenging moments. They explore the difference between religion and spirituality, how facing death can clarify what really matters in life, and the four powerful messages Christine believes we should all speak before it’s too late. Christine reminds us that contemplating death can illuminate how we want to live. This conversation is a gentle call to realign with what truly matters while we still have time.

About Christine:

The Rev. Christine Vaughan Davies is an ordained Presbyterian Minister, a Certified Educator with the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education, a Seminary Professor and a trained Spiritual Director. 

As a writer and speaker, Christine shares stories from her chaplaincy work with the hope that it helps normalize grief and allow people to live more fully in the moment. She educates about grief, loss and the importance of advance care planning. Christine helps become more effective listeners and caregivers. She guides individuals on how to care for themselves more wholeheartedly and be in touch with their spiritual and emotional selves. Christine often shares different spiritual practices and how to incorporate the sacred into everyday life. 

Christine earned her Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Master of Social Work degree from Rutgers University. With over two decades of experience as a hospital chaplain, pastoral educator, cognitive behavioral therapist and healthcare administrator, Christine brings a wealth of real-world knowledge to her work. 

She lives with her family on a small farm in New Jersey and spends her time chasing chickens and chauffeuring her school-aged children to all their activities.

Connect with Christine:

ChristineDavies.com

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Referenced in this Episode:

Atomic Habits by James Clear

The Four Things That Matter Most by Ira Byock

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