In this episode, Dr. Saul Ebema, a hospice chaplain, shares a dramatic story of growing up in a war-torn country and the compassion extended to him during a time when he lost everything. Literally, everything. This conversation will show how to survive through great loss, what we can all do to provide compassionate presence to others who are suffering and how to stay grounded in the midst of huge life changes.
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Dr. Saul Ebema: Saul has 15 years of hospice ministry. He is passionate about spiritual care at the end of life. You will find his writings on www.hospicechaplaincy.com. He also hosts "The Hospice Chaplaincy Show" a podcast about the psychosocial and psycho-spiritual aspects of end of life care.
Saul got his bachelor's in Theology from the Baptist Convention College in Soweto South Africa. From there, he got a presidential scholarship at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Illinois to study for his MDiv. After graduating his MDiv in 2008, he continued to get his Doctorate in Ministry from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2015.
Date: 09/26/2022
Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare
Episode title and number: Episode 69 – Dr. Saul Ebema - What a Refugee Camp can Teach About Compassion