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A podcast for those who serve. The Chaplain’s Desk is a quiet place to pause, reflect, and reconnect with matters of faith, purpose, and perspective.
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- Jul 7, 2026
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Necessity is Laid Upon Me (opens the original)
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In this episode, Chaplain Kurt addresses law enforcement officers to highlight three core motivators for enduring service: an unwavering sense of duty that expects no applause, an authentic identity in knowing who you are called to be, and the drive to press on toward ongoing purpose. Drawing from biblical principles, he encourages deputies to embrace their solemn oath with quiet confidence and reassures them of his dedicated support as their chaplain.
Ride It Like you Stole It (opens the original)
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In this episode, Chaplain Kurt Richey connects his love for long-distance motorcycle riding with a past cancer diagnosis to deliver a powerful message on resilience to law enforcement officers. Recognizing the heavy emotional toll first responders face, he encourages them to intentionally invest in the health of their souls and put on the "helmet of salvation." Rather than giving in to fear or burnout, Richey challenges listeners to treat every day as an unrepeatable gift—to lean hard into life'
Look at your Shirt (opens the original)
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In this episode, Chaplain Richey uses a near-road-rage story to urge listeners—especially first responders—to build a life rich in faith, purpose, and integrity so that foolish impulses never compromise what is truly worth protecting.
The Private Burden (opens the original)
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In this episode, Chaplain Kurt Richey uses a story from his early days as a meat cutter to illustrate the "vicarious burden" carried by law enforcement officers. Just as the public enjoys their food without wanting to see the messy reality of how it's prepared, communities rely on deputies to absorb the dark, difficult realities of the world so citizens can live in peace—meaning an officer's true success lies in quietly bearing these invisible burdens so the public doesn't have to.
Unexpected Heroes of the Faith (opens the original)
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In this episode, Chaplain Kurt Richey encourages law enforcement officers by linking their daily work to the biblical "Faith Hall of Fame" in Hebrews 11, which honors those who "enforced justice." Comparing their duties to David confronting Goliath in the valley, Richey frames policing not merely as a secular job, but as a heroic, faith-driven mission to bring order to chaotic spaces.
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