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Richard | Herder of Chaplains
@leadwithsoul.bsky.social
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🏥 Spent about a decade as a hospital chaplain before moving to manager. 💙 Oncology & Palliative Care remain near and dear to me.

🎙️ Co-host of @sacredspacepodcast.bsky.social

🔎 Pursuing meaning, purpose, and connection in a disconnected world.
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Terri Friedman, contemporary US artist whose work is often expressed in fiber art #WomensArt
Textile wall hanging with abstract design in vivid colours
July 26, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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July 26, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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I’m starting to wonder if being a morning person is really just having anxiety and not being able to go back to sleep…
July 17, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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You might be surprised by who or what can teach you about your own spirituality…

#spirituality #chaplaincy #podcast
A golden retriever sits cross-legged in a meditative pose, with its eyes closed and front paws raised in a mudra gesture, as if deep in peaceful reflection. The background features concentric circles in warm hues of yellow, orange, and purple, creating a spiritual and retro vibe. Bold cream-colored text above the dog reads, “IS YOUR DOG A SPIRITUAL TEACHER?” and below the dog it says, “EPISODE 2 MIGHT CONVINCE YOU.” The overall design is eye-catching and whimsical, suggesting a playful yet thoughtful exploration of spirituality.
July 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Where do you experience wonder in your life?

#spirituality #chaplaincy
A square-format abstract oil painting in rich shades of blue and violet, with swirling brushstrokes that evoke a sense of motion and cosmic depth. Soft glowing orbs are scattered throughout the canvas, resembling stars or distant galaxies, creating a dreamy, contemplative mood. In the center, a quote appears in elegant serif font and a soft lavender color, reading: “Everything matters. Even in hardship, the world holds wonder.” The text is centered and evenly spaced, blending harmoniously with the background while remaining readable. The overall effect is calming, spiritual, and reflective.
July 16, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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I watched “Sinners” two weeks ago and still think about it daily.

They don’t make movies like that anymore!

#filmsky
July 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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“Superman is too woke!”

Literally the first page of the first ever appearance of Superman:
July 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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I don’t know what water park lifeguards get paid but I know it’s not enough
July 11, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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I like #flowers
July 11, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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A glorious female Black Swallowtail on a pink double Zinnia this morning for #InsectThursday 🖤💛🧡💙

#Photography99 📷🌱 #Butterflies 🦋
July 10, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Yesterday, on a whim, I ordered my a ham and cheese sandwich on white bread.

And, holy smokes, it hit the spot!!

Has white bread always been this good?!?

I’m never going back to wheat
July 10, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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The level of dehumanization occurring throughout our country is disheartening.

Yet it is easy to affirm another’s humanity by making eye contact, a simple word of encouragement, a smile

While we ask for better from those in charge, may we be leaders of honoring the dignity and worth of others
July 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Today at our dept staff meeting our conversation drifted into the macabre (as can happen with healthcare chaplains). It was brought out of the abyss by a discussion of the show “The Ultimatum.” Sounds like a doozy!
July 9, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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#chaplaincy #sprituality
A warm-toned graphic features the phrase “SPIRITUAL CARE” in large golden-yellow font at the top. Below, a stylized sun with bold, radiating flame-like rays in shades of yellow, orange, and red appears on the left side. The right side of the sun overlaps with a block of text that reads: “is coming alongside someone to explore what matters most in their life,” also in golden-yellow font. The background is a rich burnt orange, giving the image a retro, uplifting, and reflective feel.
June 29, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Check out our first episode and let us know where you find the sacred in your life!

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

#podcast #spirituality #sacred #selfcare #resilience
A mixed-media-style artwork features a Black woman with closed eyes and natural hair, wearing a red and orange patterned garment and large gold hoop earrings. Her expression is serene and contemplative. Behind her is a quilt-like background composed of vibrant, painterly patchwork in shades of blue, orange, and red. To the right of the woman is a glowing candle, symbolizing warmth and reflection. Below the candle is a stitched-text panel that reads: “YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE RELIGIOUS TO HAVE SACRED SPACE, SACRED ARTIFACTS, OR SACRED EXPERIENCES.” The overall style combines elements of quilting, collage, and figurative painting, evoking both cultural richness and emotional depth.
June 29, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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I believe we all are spiritual and that it’s a key part of the human experience.

How do you press into your own spirituality?
An abstract oil-painting-style image featuring swirling, expressive brushstrokes in warm earth tones—deep oranges, browns, and hints of blue. Glowing orbs of light and rose-like spiral patterns are scattered throughout the background. In the center, bold golden text reads: “SPIRITUALITY IS A DEEPLY HUMAN THING, NOT NECESSARILY A RELIGIOUS THING.” The artwork evokes a sense of emotional depth and symbolic mystery.
June 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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🌎 In a world gone mad, taking time to connect to the sacred is more important than ever for resilience and rejuvenation. 🛟

🔎 Where do you find the sacred in your life?

@sacredspacepodcast.bsky.social

#spirituality #chaplaincy #podcast #sacredspacepodcast
An oil painting-style infographic titled “What Makes Something Sacred? The Four Qualities That Define Sacredness.” The background is composed of rich, swirling earth tones—deep blues, warm browns, and golden highlights. At the top, large beige text asks the central question. Below are four circular illustrations, each paired with a quality and a symbol: 1. A gold star with the caption “Set apart or elevated.” 2. A red-brown heart with the caption “Evokes connection and meaning.” 3. Two raised hands with the caption “Carries emotional or spiritual weight.” 4. An eye with radiating lines above it and the caption “Recognized through attention, reflection, or naming.” The text and icons are painted in a hand-rendered, expressive style, inspired by the work of Ernie Barnes. The overall tone is spiritual, emotional, and artistic. There are no logos or watermarks in the image.
June 21, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Goodness gracious! Look at this beauty from our garden!

(my wife is the gardening, I just reap the benefits.)

#roses #bloomscrolling #spirituality #sacred
A close-up image of a deep red rose in full bloom, taken indoors near a window. The rose petals are velvety and rich in color, with subtle highlights and shadows enhancing their texture. In the background, there is a mesh screen over the window, with soft, blurred greenery and daylight visible through it. The rose’s green leaves and stem are partially visible at the bottom of the image.
June 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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It’s Juneteenth!

Listen. Learn. Empower.

#juneteenth #freedom #solidarity
June 19, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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🎸✨ What if naming something sacred changes everything?

🌟 What do you call sacred? A place? A moment? A ritual? A feeling?
Let it shape how you move through the world.

#SacredMoments #MeaningMaking #Spirituality #TheSacredSpacePodcast #HeavyMetalHealing #BlueSkyThoughts
A vintage-style digital poster features a long-haired man with a beard, eyes closed in a blissful expression, playing an electric guitar. He wears a red shirt with a large yellow smiley-face flower design. His right hand forms the “rock on” gesture. Behind him, concentric cosmic rings radiate outward in shades of blue and orange, with a glowing daisy above his raised hand, a crescent moon to the left, and a star in the center. At the top, bold cream-colored text reads: “TO ASCRIBE SACREDNESS IS TO TRANSFORM” At the bottom, it continues: ”—WHAT WE NAME BECOMES MORE MEANINGFUL.” The color palette evokes a retro sunset, blending warm browns, oranges, and teal blues.
June 19, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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If there’s one thing I’ve learned in chaplaincy, it’s that we might not all be religious but we are all are seeking meaning, purpose, and connection.

#chaplaincy #spirituality
A vintage-style poster displays the quote “SPIRITUALITY IS A DEEPLY HUMAN THING, NOT NECESSARILY A RELIGIOUS THING” in bold, cream-colored text. The background features a rich teal-to-orange gradient with concentric semi-circles in warm tones—burnt orange, gold, and mustard—radiating upward. At the center bottom, a dark silhouette of a person stands facing forward, aligned with the circular rays that give a retro-futurist, cosmic feel. The design evokes a nostalgic 70s aesthetic with grainy textures and a contemplative, grounded atmosphere.
June 18, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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🔍 “To ascribe sacredness is to transform the experience—what we name becomes more meaningful.”
What are you calling sacred these days?

#SacredSpacePodcast #SpiritualCare #MeaningAndPurpose #SacredMoments #NamingMatters #RetroWisdom
A retro-style poster features a swirling teal background with stars and a large hand holding a magnifying glass. Inside the magnifying glass is the word “SACRED” in bold black letters. Above it, the quote reads: “TO ASCRIBE SACREDNESS IS TO TRANSFORM THE EXPERIENCE—WHAT WE NAME BECOMES MORE MEANINGFUL.” The typography is bold and vintage, evoking the feel of a mid-century educational or propaganda poster.
June 17, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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That plastic container in your cabinet? Might be more sacred than you think.

🌀 What we name becomes more meaningful.

📣 Check out episode 1: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

#SacredSpacePodcast #SpiritualCare #SacredOrdinary #MeaningMaking #RetroWisdom #TupperwareReverence #HolyRollers
A retro-style illustration shows a serene, long-haired man with a beard, eyes closed, gently holding a glowing green Tupperware container aloft in one hand. He wears a “Holy Rollers Athletic Club” t-shirt, and stands against a swirling cosmic background in warm blues and oranges, featuring a crescent moon and star. Above and below him are the words: “TO ASCRIBE SACREDNESS IS TO TRANSFORM —WHAT WE NAME BECOMES MORE MEANINGFUL.” The overall style evokes vintage spiritual posters with a modern, irreverent twist.
June 17, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Lifting up transgender voices in literature has always been important, but now it's more vital than ever.
Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility with These Middle Grade and YA Titles
Lifting up transgender voices in literature has always been important, but now it's more important than ever. Share these 14 books by trans creators and/or about trans characters ahead of Transgender ...
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June 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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@sacredspacepodcast.bsky.social is now on Apple Podcasts.

Try working this pod into your rotation.

For me, I go news(get riled up), Conan O’Brien needs a friend (have a laugh), then The Sacred Space Podcast (refocus on the meaningful).

How can you work it in?

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
June 13, 2025 at 10:49 AM