Life Review: How Hospice Stories Became a Musical

In this episode, I’m joined by Ben Kintisch—a chaplain, educator, and creator of Life Review: The Hospice Musical. Ben shares the origins of his career in chaplaincy, his journey through seminary and professional training, and how his experiences in hospice inspired him to create a theatrical work blending patient stories with music. We discuss the process of turning real-life encounters into art, his perspectives on the importance of spiritual care at life’s end, and the ways music can serve as a bridge for connection.In this episode, we talk about:Ben’s educational background and path into chaplaincyHow hospice work influenced the creation of Life Review: The Hospice MusicalThe mechanics of translating real patient stories into stage performanceHis approach to blending music, theatre, and spiritual careReflections on the role of chaplains in end-of-life careInsights into the training and preparation needed for spiritual and creative leadership🔗 Links & Resources✨ Join the Messy community on Instagram: @BecomingIsMessy✨ Follow Meghann for more real, raw, and messy wisdom: @MeghannDawson✨ Explore coaching, workshops & more: www.meghanndawson.com (sign up for Meghann's Messy Middle email)✨ Shop the Messy Collection: www.meghanndawson.com/shop🌿 Connect with Ben Kintisch @ https://www.lifereviewmusical.com/💛 Loved this episode? Hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow Messy who needs to hear it!#BecomingIsMessy #PodcastEpisode #NewPodcastEpisode #BenKintisch #LifeReviewTheHospiceMusical #HospiceCare #HospiceStories #EndOfLifeCare #TheatreLife #MusicalTheatreLovers #StorytellingMatters #HealingThroughArt Get full access to The Unperfect Life at theunperfectlife.substack.com/subscribe