by Delaney Metcalf | Feb 24, 2026 | Opinion
Silence is often misunderstood. Many people imagine it as emptiness, withdrawal or passivity. But in spiritual care, silence is one of the most active, relational and transformative practices we have. It creates space for grounding, clarity and connection within...
by Frederick Clarkson | Feb 3, 2026 | Analysis
Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse at a veterans hospital in Minneapolis, was killed by officers of the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol last month. He is being memorialized nationwide, but chaplains at Veterans Affairs facilities in Massachusetts have been barred from...
by Delaney Metcalf | Dec 10, 2025 | Opinion
There’s a pattern in human nature where people die in winter. This appears because of increased darkness, the colder weather affecting our bodies, and people hanging on until they say goodbye to loved ones. If you’re in the hospital, you might have a chaplain stop by...
by Robin Drake | Oct 22, 2025 | Opinion
Sports chaplaincy, in its current form, differs significantly from other forms of chaplaincy. Unlike medical or military chaplains, sports chaplains are not bound by the same professional rules or ethical guidelines. With no official body overseeing the field, there...
by Christy S. Edwards | Jun 23, 2025 | Opinion
Editor’s Note: The following first appeared in the April-June 2025 issue of Good Faith Magazine. As the print publication of Good Faith Media, Good Faith Magazine is free to all Good Faith Advocates. Learn more about being an Advocate here. It’s the elevators that get...
