🚒 A Heart of Service | Phil Wasden’s Journey as Lehi’s Community Chaplain

🚒 A Heart of Service: Phil Wasden’s Journey as a Community Chaplain | Roots and Branches of LehiWhat does it mean to serve those who serve us? In this episode of Roots and Branches of Lehi, host Ryan Harding sits down with Phil Wasden, chaplain for Lehi’s police and fire departments, to explore his life of service and resilience.From his early years in California to his career in the Air Force and his family’s move to Utah, Phil shares how experiences—including his wife’s battle with cancer—shaped his calling to become a chaplain. He opens up about the emotional weight first responders carry, the importance of mental health, and the role of community support in helping those on the front lines.With honesty and humility, Phil reflects on poignant moments, the rewards and challenges of chaplaincy, and the faith that sustains him. His story is both a tribute to first responders and an inspiring reminder of the power of service and connection.📌 Enjoy stories of service and community? Subscribe for more Roots and Branches of Lehi episodes.🏡 Brought to you by Work Hard Mortgage — helping families go from renting to rooted.⸻⏱ Key Moments in This Episode• 00:00 – Welcome to Roots and Branches of Lehi• 00:39 – From California to Utah: Phil’s Journey• 05:58 – Becoming a Chaplain• 08:52 – Training & Responsibilities of Chaplaincy• 16:08 – Challenges & Rewards of the Role• 22:50 – Supporting Mental Health in First Responders• 40:39 – Innovative Tools & Training in Lehi’s Departments• 41:34 – The Humanity of Police Officers• 45:58 – Awards & Recognitions in Law Enforcement• 50:13 – Community Support for First Responders• 54:31 – Advice for Aspiring Firefighters & Officers• 57:02 – The Role of Faith in Service• 01:05:40 – Volunteering & Staying Active• 01:10:10 – Final Reflections & Legacy⸻👣 Related Topics:Phil Wasden • Community Chaplain • First Responders • Police & Fire Departments • Lehi Utah • Mental Health Awareness • Service & Faith • Roots and Branches of Lehi Podcast • Community Support • Air Force Veteran🎧 Listen to More Roots & Branches of Lehi:Apple: https://apple.co/40J53LnSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7BC8a3YpULFYMSRgtfqF7vYouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlz4rzd_rsGZcR4Kscsck4ez_bWSLCuwM🏠 Ready to go from renting to rooted?✔️ Want to know the value of your home? → https://workharding.hifello.com/lp/6888f21970143a6397c98ea4✔️ Curious how much home you can afford? → https://workharding.com/affordability-calculator.php✔️ Take the 60-second Homebuyer Readiness Quiz → https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/survey/aAl6tzfvetiS329QNypM#PhilWasden #RootsAndBranches #LehiUtah #CommunityChaplain #FirstResponders #MentalHealth #PoliceAndFire #WorkHardMortgage #FromRentsToRoots #ServiceAndFaith