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Podcast: Life Examined
Episode: Facing death without God: Spiritual care in the final hours of a death row inmate
Description: Devin Sean Moss, humanist chaplain, writer, and host of The Adventures of Memento Mori podcast, discusses belief, prayer, and his role as a chaplain providing spiritual care. Throughout 2023, Moss provided support and counseling to Phillip Hancock , a death row inmate, before and during his execution by the State of Oklahoma. Moss reflects on his interactions with Hancock, delving into the significance of compassion, prayer, and the unique challenges posed by Hancock's explicit rejection of the Christian faith. “He was a fascinating human, incredibly smart,” says Moss. “He had the Bible practically memorized and I think he struggl...