Imam Ayman Soliman on Compassion That Breaks Bars: From Arab Spring Journalist to ICE Detention
In this powerful episode of Chaplain’s Compass, hosts Alice Tremaine and John Betz sit down with Imam Ayman Soliman, a Muslim chaplain whose remarkable story of faith and resilience has drawn national attention. After surviving persecution and imprisonment in Egypt for his journalism during the Arab Spring, Imam Soliman built a new life in the U.S. as a hospital chaplain — until his asylum was suddenly revoked in 2025, landing him in a maximum-security jail for 72 days. From that cell, he ministered to fellow detainees, turning suffering into service. In this deeply moving conversation, Imam Soliman reflects on the miracle of his release, the interfaith solidarity that saved him, and the sacred work of finding meaning, dignity, and hope in the hardest places.
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Leave us a message at the Chaplain's Compass phone number: 502-536-7508
Learn more about chaplaincy at https://www.chaplaincynow.com/ and the association of professional chaplains at https://www.apchaplains.org/
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History in the Making: Rev. Inetta Reddell and the Future of Professional Chaplaincy
APC President Rev. Inetta Reddell joins The Chaplain’s Compass to talk formation, leadership, and what’s next for professional chaplaincy. From CPE roots in prison ministry and Level I trauma to board leadership, Rev. Reddell shares how authenticity, collaboration, and a “posture of learning” shape care at the bedside and in the boardroom. Listen for a candid discussion on integrating authenticity and joy and innovation in chaplaincy.
Connect with Alice and John on social media:
Instagram: @alicetremaine (Alice) @researchchaplain (John)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicetremaine/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaplainbetz/
Leave us a message at the Chaplain's Compass phone number: 502-536-7508
Learn more about chaplaincy at https://www.chaplaincynow.com/ and the association of professional chaplains at https://www.apchaplains.org/
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Humanism at the Bedside: Chaplaincy Without God
What does it mean to provide spiritual care when you don’t believe in God? In this episode of The Chaplain’s Compass, Alice Tremaine and John Betz talk with Chaplain Ben Iten—ACPE educator, hospital chaplain, and Vice President of the Humanist Society. Ben shares his journey from Christian theology to humanist chaplaincy, how meaning-making guides his work, and what it means to serve patients who identify as secular, atheist, or spiritual-but-not-religious.
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The Disorienting and Reorienting of CPE
In this episode of Chaplain's Compass, John Betz and Alice Tremaine engage with Lynnett Glass, the executive director of ACPE. We discuss Lynnett's journey into chaplaincy, the challenges of leadership during a transitional period, and the meaning of accreditation in spiritual care education. Lynnett shares her insights on the impact of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), the need for diversity and inclusion within the field, and the future direction of ACPE as it seeks to reimagine its standards and practices.
Since the recording of this episode, the Association of Professional Chaplains has announced that ACPE has been approved as a provider of CPE for units required towards the application for BCCI certification chaplain under the new APC Provider Criteria.
Find more information about ACPE at https://acpe.edu/
Connect with Alice and John on social media:
Instagram: @alicetremaine (Alice) @researchchaplain (John)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicetremaine/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaplainbetz/
Leave us a message at the Chaplain's Compass phone number: 502-536-7508
Learn more about chaplaincy at https://www.chaplaincynow.com/ and the association of professional chaplains at https://www.apchaplains.org/
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Chaplaincy in Antarctica: Exploring ministry with the explorers
In this episode of Chaplain's Compass, hosts John Betz and Alice Tremaine engage with Brett Baddorf, a chaplain with a unique journey that includes time spent in the icy expanses of Antarctica -- where he served as an unofficial chaplain to a diverse community of researchers and support staff. Brett shares his circuitous path to chaplaincy, the lessons learned from his experiences at the South Pole, and how these experiences shaped his approach to spiritual care in healthcare settings. In this episode, we explore themes of community, isolation, and the integration of spiritual care within interdisciplinary teams. Tune in to hear about the challenges and rewards of ministering in one of the most remote places on Earth and how these lessons apply to everyday chaplaincy work.
Join hosts Chaplain Alice Tremaine and Chaplain John Betz as they navigate the world of spiritual care through facilitated discussions, interviews, and personal stories. If you’re looking to hear from diverse voices of interfaith chaplaincy, feel a sense of community among peers, and visualize the future of the profession, this show is for you. Learn more about the Association Professional Chaplains® (APC) and its affiliate, Board of Chaplaincy Certification, Inc.® (BCCI) at www.apchaplains.org.
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