The Listening Field

In this episode of  The Listening Field , Rev. Charlotte Cramer sits down with humanist chaplain Becky Polley for a deeply honest and expansive conversation about spirituality, grief, and what it really means to care for people in crisis. Becky shares her journey from social work into chaplaincy, including the unexpected moment she realized the field was rooted in religion—and her struggle to find...

This episode is an intimate and powerful conversation between Rev. Charlotte Cramer and Alicia—advocate, artist, and survivor of homelessness—exploring the intersection of trauma, spirituality, and human connection. Alicia shares her story of early childhood upheaval, deep loss, addiction, and ultimately becoming unhoused, offering raw insight into the emotional and spiritual realities of life on...

This week on  The Listening Field , Rev. Charlotte Cramer sits down with Morgan Penberthy, clinical psychology PhD candidate at Pacific University, to explore how mindfulness-based interventions can support survivors of sexual coercion and trauma. Morgan discusses her research on post-traumatic growth, nervous system regulation, and the integration of contemplative practices—such as body scans, lo...

Join Rev. Charlotte and Rev. KA for an insightful and in depth conversation on the nuances and realities of providing care for folks experiencing homelessness in the hospital setting. In this podcast we will overview Rev. Charlotte's 7 Pillars for Spiritual Care for the Unhoused; important practices and information to hold when navigating these relationships; and ways to really deepen your ability...

Join Rev. C & Rev. KA for a part one-conversation on Spiritual Rights. In this episode we cover the definition of spiritual rights, it's presence in the religious world, the lack of spiritual rights for folks experiencing homelessness and deep marginalization, and more.

Join Rev.'s Charlotte and KA in an exploration on what the word "interfaith" means, what being an interfaith minister looks like, and how these two awesome ladies found their way to this title. In addition we explore modern spirituality, the shift towards "nones, dones and SBNRS" and our own personal spiritual beliefs!