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Following Jesus in Nursing

Following Jesus in Nursing

Written by: Nurses Christian Fellowship (NCF)
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 Nurses, Students, and Educators -- Nurses Christian Fellowship is here for you as you follow Jesus in nursing! It’s a struggle to stay spiritually grounded with a heavy and stressful workload. What does it look like to be cared for by Jesus in a job full of daily challenges where you can also be surrounded by all kinds of trauma? Maybe you’ve wondered how to offer spiritual care to patients or how to face an ethical challenge. We will be hearing inspiring stories from nurses and students and getting sound, faithful advice from experts on these topics and more. This podcast is produced by InterVarsity’s Nurses Christian Fellowship and hosted by Lara Kay Kaiser, Associate Director of NCF Student Ministries. Join us as we share new episodes with you!© 2026 Nurses Christian Fellowship (NCF) Biological Sciences Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Science Spirituality
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  • S3E1: When Shame Is Loud

    S3E1: When Shame Is Loud
    Jan 23 2026

    Tiegan Pfantz, NCF Staff and practicing nurse, shares her story of overcoming shame.

    Crises and Suicide Hotline: https://988lifeline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=onebox

    Psalm 112:4: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20112%3A4&version=NIV

    Send us your questions and stories!

    Please send us your questions and stories about this episode. Send them in writing, audio or video file. Send them to ncf@intervarsity.org

    Membership and JCN:

    Get a professional membership, which includes the award-winning Journal of Christian Nursing, continuing education credits, and connections with students and nurses. Sign up using the code “following” to save $10.

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    Nurses https://ncf-jcn.org/map/nurse

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    Produced by InterVarsity Nurses Christian Fellowship USA

    Hosted by Lara Kay Kaiser

    Podcase Website: https://followingjesusinnursing.transistor.fm/

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    22 mins
  • S2E7: Barriers to Spiritual Care

    S2E7: Barriers to Spiritual Care
    Aug 27 2025

    Dr. Kathy Schoonover-Shoffner, Director of NCF and editor of JCN, speaks about the external and internal barriers that might keep nurses from integrating spiritual care into their practice.

    Joint Commission
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    Code of Ethics for Nurses

    Collection of FAQs in Spiritual Care from the Journal of Christian Nursing


    Send us your questions & stories!
    Please send us your questions about stories about spiritual care! Send them in writing, audio, or video file. We might even highlight your message on the podcast. ncf@intervarsity.org

    Membership & JCN
    Get a professional membership, which includes the award winning Journal of Christian Nursing, continuing education credits, and connections with other students and nurses. Sign up using the code “following” to save $10!

    Groups

    Nurses: Join a group.

    Students: Join or start a group.

    Contact us at ncf@intervarsity.org or fill out our Contact Form


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    Produced by InterVarsity Nurses Christian Fellowship USA

    Hosted by Lara Kay Kaiser

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    29 mins
  • S2E6: Profoundly Powerful Spiritual Interventions

    S2E6: Profoundly Powerful Spiritual Interventions
    Jul 30 2025

    Dr. Kathy Schoonover-Shoffner, Director of NCF and editor of JCN, shares some best practices around spiritual interventions and what makes for profoundly powerful impact on patients and their families.

    Collection of FAQs in Spiritual Care from the Journal of Christian Nursing


    Send us your questions & stories!
    Please send us your questions about stories about spiritual care! Send them in writing, audio, or video file. We might even highlight your message on the podcast. ncf@intervarsity.org

    Membership & JCN
    Get a professional membership, which includes the award winning Journal of Christian Nursing, continuing education credits, and connections with other students and nurses. Sign up using the code “following” to save $10!

    Groups

    Nurses: Join a group.

    Students: Join or start a group.

    Contact us at ncf@intervarsity.org or fill out our Contact Form


    Music Happy Day by Stockaudio at Pixabay

    Produced by InterVarsity Nurses Christian Fellowship USA

    Hosted by Lara Kay Kaiser

    Podcast Website

    ★ Support this podcast ★
    Show More Show Less
    28 mins
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