Is God calling you? Listen in to our Coping Conversation with Chaplain Kevin, who shares his compelling story of answering the call and saying yes to God. Kevin is interviewed by his ministry partner and wife Kathy. Kathy: Welcome. This is Kathy, and today I'm talking with Chaplain Kevin, who, as a young boy, heard a call to ministry on his journey to say yes to God. He encountered obstacles along the way, but ultimately discovered the true meaning of calling. This is “Coping”. Hi, Kevin. It's g...
Sep 27, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Are you in need of belonging? Listen in to our Coping Conversation with Summer, who shares her moving story of finding her people and understanding belonging. Kevin: Welcome. I'm Chaplain Kevin, and today I'm talking with Summer, who grew up as the only child of a single mom. On her journey to live her authentic self, she set out to find her people and discovered the true meaning of belonging. This is “Coping”. Well. Summer, thank you so much for being here with me today. I'm just really excited...
Aug 30, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Are you in need of trust? Listen in to our Coping Conversation with Michelle, who shares her powerful story of showing up and learning to trust. Kevin: Welcome. I'm Chaplain Kevin, and today I'm talking with Michelle, who, as a young girl, faced insecurity and instability. Throughout her journey, she learned the importance of showing up, which helped her to build a strong foundation of trust. This is "Coping". Michelle, thank you so much for joining me today. I am so excited to have you here wit...
Jul 26, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Are you in need of truth? Listen in to our Coping Conversation with Anne, who shares her powerful story of finding her voice and telling her truth. Kevin: Welcome. I'm Chaplain Kevin, and today I'm talking with Anne, who at a young age, discovered her voice through writing. While she fought for her own voice to be heard, she amplified the voices of others, and through it all, she began to live her truth. This is “Coping”. Kevin: Hi, Anne. Thank you so much for joining me today. I'm so excited to...
Jun 28, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Are you in need of acceptance? Listen in to our Coping Conversation with Amy, who shares her powerful story of acceptance. Kevin: Welcome. I'm Chaplain Kevin, and today I'm talking with Amy, who, from a young age, learned not to allow her physical limitations to limit her life. Throughout her journey, she faced countless challenges, including discrimination, as she made her way toward acceptance. This is “Coping”. Amy, I am so excited to have you here with me today. Thank you for joining me and ...
May 24, 2022•23 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Are you in need of grace? Listen in to our Coping Conversation with Melinda, who shares her powerful story of grace. Kevin: Welcome. I'm Chaplain Kevin, and today I'm talking with Melinda, who, from an early age, battled insecurity and anxiety. In the midst of her challenging circumstances and overwhelming emotions, her journey to find grace led her back home. This is “Coping”. Melinda, thank you so much for being with me today. I'm so glad to have you here, and I'm excited to hear more about yo...
Apr 26, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Are you in need of Joy? Listen in to our Coping Conversation with Lindsay, who shares her powerful story of Joy. Announcement: This episode centers around the topic of eating disorders. If you or someone you know is struggling with eating difficulties, you can seek support from the National Eating Disorder Association. Call or text 1800-931-2237, or you can visit them online at www.nationaleatingdisorders.org. Listener discretion is advised. Kevin: I'm chaplain Kevin, and today I'm talking with ...
Mar 29, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Are you in need of Love? Listen in to our Coping Conversation with Jean, who shares her powerful story of Love. Announcement: This episode includes a discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of self harm, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1800-273-8255. It's free, confidential and available 24/7. Listener discretion is advised. Kevin: Welcome. I'm Chaplain Kevin and today I'm talking with Jean, whose life has been filled with memories of lo...
Feb 22, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Are you in need of faith? Listen in to our Coping Conversation with Stephanie, who shares her inspiring story of faith. Announcement: This episode centers around the topic of domestic violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, help is just a phone call away. You can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1800-799-7233 or visit them online at www.thehotline.org. Listener discretion is advised. Kevin: Welcome. I'm Chaplain Kevin, and today I'm talking with Stephanie, who, ...
Jan 18, 2022•15 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Are you in need of courage? Listen in to our Coping Conversation with Ana, who shares her inspiring story of courage. Kevin: Welcome. I'm Chaplain Kevin, and today I'm talking with Ana, who from a young age, faced insurmountable challenges that caused her to question everything. And yet she summoned courage in the midst. This is coping. Kevin: Hi, Ana. Thank you so much for joining me for this conversation. I'm excited to have you here with me today. Ana: Thank you so much for having me. I appre...
Dec 28, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Are you in need of perseverance? Listen in to our Coping Conversation with Kathy, who shares her inspiring story of perseverance. Kevin: Welcome. I'm Chaplain Kevin, and today I'm talking with Kathy, who, after becoming a single mom, was faced with the choice of family stability over financial stability. And in the process, she defined what it means to persevere. This is “Coping”. Well, Kathy, thank you so much for joining me today for this conversation. Really appreciate you being with me today...
Nov 23, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 1
As Season 1 comes to a close, we celebrate a full year of weekly meditations (52 in total) heard all around the world. I'm excited to reveal some exciting updates for season 2. Listen now. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/KevinAnthonyDeegan
Nov 21, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 121:8 “The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore." How will you ask for help during your busy day? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… Have you heard the expression: “I’m not sure if I’m coming or going?” This phrase is often used during the busyness of life when coming and goings can be confused. In Psalm 121:8 it says: “the Lord will watch ...
Nov 16, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Veteran's Day is a day to honor those brave men and women who have served in our Armed Forces. Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… On this Veteran’s Day we take time to thank, honor and remember the brave men and women of our armed forces. We pay tribute to their sacrifice and dedication to the cause of Freedom and Peace in the world. To those who faithfully serve We thank you To their families that support them We thank...
Nov 09, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 121:7 “The Lord will watch over your life." Where in your life do you need the Lord to watch over you? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… Have you ever been to a sports game? Sitting in the upper deck, allows you to watch over the game but can leave you feeling far away from the action. In Psalm 121:7 the Psalmist says: “The Lord … will watch over your life.” When the Lo...
Nov 02, 2021•1 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 121:6 “The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night." Where in your life are you facing an extreme situation? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… In Psalm 121:6 the Psalmist says: “The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.” In this verse, the sun and the moon represent the extremes of life. Day and night. Hot and cold. Light and darkness. When th...
Oct 26, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 121:5 “The Lord watches over you (He) is your shade at your right hand." How can you stand under His umbrella today? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… Psalm 121:5 says: “The Lord watches over you— [He] is your shade at your right hand.” When the Psalmist says that the Lord is your “shade” it implies the Lord’s protection, much like a beach umbrella that provides protect...
Oct 19, 2021•1 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 121:3b “He who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over with neither slumber nor sleep." How will you stay alert in your walk of faith? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… Psalm 121:3-4 says: “He who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over [His people] will neither slumber nor sleep.” In this passage the psalmist mentions two k...
Oct 12, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 121:3a: “The Lord will not let your foot slip." Where in your life are you slipping? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… Have you ever tried walking on ice? It’s difficult to get a footing. You might find yourself slipping and unable to walk. Along the path of life, sometimes the road gets icy. Our walking becomes impaired and we need extra support to keep moving forward....
Oct 05, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 121:2: “My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." What kind of help do you need? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… In Psalm 121 verse 2, the Psalmist declares: “My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” In this declaration the Psalmist makes a profound connection— The Creator is also a Helper. When we look at creation we see that th...
Sep 28, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 121:1 “I lift up my eyes to the mountains, where does my help come from?" Who do you usually turn to for help? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… In Psalm 121 verse 1, the Psalmist says: “I lift up my eyes to the mountains.” And as he looks at the mountains he asks a question: “Where does my help come from?” Perhaps you have asked yourself this same question: Where does ...
Sep 21, 2021•1 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 23: 6b “And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever." How are you trusting in the God's shepherd's faithfulness today? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… In Psalm 23 the Psalmist describes the Lord as a Shepherd and includes beautiful imagery, of a life-long journey, with the Lord leading the way. The Psalmist concludes the Psalm with the Phrase “And I shall dwell...
Sep 14, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Sept 11 will forever be etched in our nation's soul as a day of remembrance. Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning. Like many Americans, you probably remember exactly where you were and what you were doing the moment you learned of the attacks on September 11th, 2001. This 9/11, years (or) decades later, our country gathers for moments of silence, collective grieving and remembrance. As first responders, we especially remem...
Sep 07, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Labor Day a holiday where we applaud the social and economic achievements of our country's labor force. Listen now. Good morning and Happy Labor Day. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning. Today, we celebrate Labor Day. The first Monday in September, where we applaud the social and economic achievements of our countries’ Labor force. This national holiday, is a time to recognize and honor the contributions made by all American workers. It is no secr...
Aug 31, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 23:6a “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life." Where is the Lord's goodness in your life? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… In Psalm 23 verse 6a the Psalmist describes the Lord as a Shepherd and concludes that: “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.” The Psalmist’s conclusion is based upon his knowledge of The She...
Aug 24, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 23: 5c “He makes my cup overflow" How is your cup overflowing? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… In Psalm 23 the Lord is compared to a “Good Shepherd” who makes “my cup overflow.” The image of the overflowing up symbolizes the overflowing blessings that God offers to His people. However, there are times that our cups overflow, not with blessing but with hardship and str...
Aug 17, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 23: 5b “He anoints my head with oil." For what purpose is God setting you apart? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… In Psalm 23 the Lord is compared to a “Good Shepherd” who “anoint(s) my head with oil.” Oil is a common element, used for scared rituals. In the Old Testament, oil was used to anoint prophets, priests and kings; common people, set apart for a Holy purpose. ...
Aug 10, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 23:5a “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies." What table has the Lord prepared for you? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… In Psalm 23 the Lord is compared to a “Good Shepherd” who “prepare(s) a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” The table that the Lord prepares is full of food for spiritual sustenance. This feast is intentionally offe...
Aug 03, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 23: 4b “Your rod and staff ...they comfort me." What will you allow the Lord to defend? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… In Psalm 23 the Lord is compared to a “Good Shepherd.” The psalmist praises the Good Shepherd for the tools He uses saying: “your rod and your staff-- they comfort me.” Shepherds are known to carry a rod to defend their sheep against predators and th...
Jul 27, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 23: 4a “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil, for you are with me." What have you asked for the Lord to guard today? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… In Psalm 23 verse 4, the psalmist declares: “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me.” This declaration symbolizes the Lord’s role in guiding and guardin...
Jul 20, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 35
