180: Mobilizing Your Care Team with Spiritual First Aid With Jamie Aten of Spiritual First Aid
In this insightful episode of The Care Ministry Podcast, Laura Howe reconnects with Dr. Jamie Aten, co-founder of Spiritual First Aid, to explore how churches can become powerful sources of hope and healing through lay-led care. Jamie unpacks the research-backed “BLESS CPR” model, shares stories from disaster relief to church-based recovery, and outlines how Spiritual First Aid is equipping everyday people with tools to meet spiritual and emotional needs. Whether you're a ministry leader or someone with a heart for others, this episode will challenge and inspire you to see your role in care ministry in a whole new light.
Quotes
- "Most people are way more equipped to care than they realize." – Jamie Aten
- "We've overclinicalized care—sometimes the most powerful thing is just showing up." – Laura Howe
- "The church is full of peer supporters—we're just not calling them that." – Laura Howe
- "If you can press play and lead a small group, you can run a Spiritual First Aid workshop." – Jamie Aten
- "Presence says more than words ever could." – Jamie Aten
Resources
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Website: HopeMadeStrong.org
