Spiritual Care in Hospice: A conversation with Chaplain Marc Phillips

In this Better Together episode, host Steph Cain sits down with Our Hospice chaplain Mark Phillips to unpack what spiritual care really looks like in hospice—and why it’s far more than “last rites.” Mark shares how chaplains support the whole person (body, emotions, and spirit) by first listening deeply, meeting people where they are, and creating space for honest talk about beliefs, doubts, and what matters most at the end of life. Mark describes common misconceptions (“chaplain = final prayer”) and explains how the role is about presence, conversation, music, and story-gathering that families can keep. He also reflects on a veteran whose son heard treasured stories for the first time—an unexpected gift of chaplaincy. You’ll hear how “hopes and worries” conversations open doors for gentle advance-care planning, and how chaplains support caregivers through anticipatory grief while also caring for our clinical team. Learn more or ask a question at OurHospice.org or call 812-314-8083. We’re here to make every moment count.