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EPISODE · Aug 25, 2025 · 1H 15M

Gifts of the Dying: Lessons from the Edge of Life

from Grapevine Wellness Show · host Jolyn Armstrong

Chaz Blackburn, Chaplain, Founder of Great Basin Chaplain Corps & Leader at Circle of Life Hospice FoundationHave you ever wondered what people really think about in their final moments? What they really feel is important?  Or what wisdom the dying leave behind that can inspire us to live more meaningful, connected lives?In this powerful episode, I’m honored to welcome Chaplain Chaz Blackburn, the man behind Great Basin Chaplain Corps and a leader at Circle of Life Hospice Foundation.Chaz will share his journey—how he walked away from a high-paying corporate career in search of deeper purpose, how volunteering at a homeless shelter opened his heart, and how his father’s encouragement led him to the calling of chaplaincy.You’ll hear how Chaz faced the danger of becoming numb to grief, and instead chose a path of radical vulnerability, peer support, and compassionate presence.Most of all, Chaz will share moving stories from his work in hospice—stories of the “Gifts of the Dying”—the simple, powerful lessons that can help all of us focus on what truly matters in life.This is a conversation you won’t want to miss.  So, register here on this page and we’ll see you there.  Contact Chaplain Chaz Blackburn, CCISM Here:Circle of Life Hospice Foundation: https://www.colhospice.com/Great Basin Chaplain Corps: https://nvpsn.org/chaplain%20corps.htmlEmail: [email protected]

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