Build Your Capacity: Be a Student of Sports Chaplaincy and Character Coaching

Join guests Will Whitmore and Paul Putz in a conversation with Roger and Marla about how to continually grow as a Sports Chaplain or Character Coach.  We bring four different perspectives that range from academic to practical. 

Resources referenced in this podcast:
Chaplaincy Innovation Lab
Sport Faith Life - podcast and blog
Faith and Sport Institute - Baylor University
Christians in Sport - UK

Other Ideas mentioned:
Consider taking a college course (you can find free and online ones) pertaining to Bible, Theology, Chaplaincy beyond just sports, Pastoral Care, etc.
Get feedback from people investing in you
Write down for personal reflection: What do I do? Why do I do it? What works well?

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction of Topic and Guests
• 3:07 The necessity of coachability in Sports Chaplaincy/Character Coaching
• 9:06 What are essential elements of a professional development plan?
• 21:41 What resources are available and how do I know if it's a good one?
• 28:17 How do people express their hunger to grow?
• 34:04 What is value of seeking mentorship or connection to a network?
• 40:25 Final thoughts