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The Death and Resurrection Doula Podcast

Religion EN ↓ 28 episodes

Welcome to The Death & Resurrection Doula Podcast, where Christian theology, spiritual formation, and end-of-life accompaniment meet in thoughtful and hope-filled conversation. Hosted by Christian End-of-Life Doula Practitioner and theologian Laurel Nicholson, this podcast explores how resurrection hope shapes the life of the Church through presence, preparation, caregiving, and community. Through conversations with pastors, doulas, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, each episode invites listeners into a deeper vision of discipleship shaped by the crucified and risen Christ.

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Bridging the Gaps: How Doulas and Hospice Support End-of-Life Care 27.11.2025 34:29

Join Laurel Nicholson as she sits down with Kate Daniels, a hospice professional whose experience offers a valuable window into the shared work of hospice teams and end-of-life doulas. Together, they walk through a real case study involving a sixty-year-old man in Virginia facing a terminal diagnosis—an example that reveals both the challenges and the profound opportunities present in end-of...

Building a Christian Doula Ministry 25.11.2025 10:16

In this episode, host Laurel Nicholson is joined by Lisa Bennion, a hospice nurse and end-of-life doula whose professional experience and renewed Christian faith have shaped a deeply compassionate approach to caring for the dying. Lisa shares her journey from pediatric cardiac intensive care to hospice work, reflecting on how God guided her back to the Church and into a ministry that honors both t...

Embracing Mortality and Resurrection in Christian Ministry 22.11.2025 16:50

Conversations about death are often avoided, yet they hold some of the deepest opportunities for healing, faith, and spiritual clarity. In this episode, host Laurel Nicholson is joined by Chad Bird—former pastor, author, and Scholar-in-Residence at 1517.org—for a thoughtful exploration of why end-of-life ministry is essential for the Church today. Together, Laurel and Chad reflect on t...