47 - Investing in Spiritual Well-being with Chad Depew

47 - Investing in Spiritual Well-being with Chad Depew

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Chad Depew, a police chief in Southwest Ohio, discusses the importance of investing in the mental, physical, and spiritual well-being of first responders. He shares his personal journey in law enforcement and the challenges he faced in terms of mental health and wellness. Chad emphasizes the need for first responders to prioritize their mental health and seek help when needed. He also discusses the role of faith in coping with the traumas and stresses of the job. Chad highlights the cultural barriers and stigma that exist within the first responder community and the importance of leadership in promoting mental health and wellness. Chad, the co-founder of Heroic Deeds, shares the story behind the organization and its mission to support the wellness and resiliency of first responders through a faith-based approach. The conversation highlights the importance of including the family in the conversation about mental health and the challenges faced by first responders. Chad encourages first responders who are people of faith to invest in their spiritual well-being and find support within the Christian community. He also extends an invitation to those without faith to give it a try and explore the hope and fulfillment it can bring.

ABOUT THE GUEST

Chad Depew has been a police officer since 2001 and is currently the Chief of Police for a hospital system in Southwest Ohio. During his law enforcement career, he has served as a police officer, patrol sergeant, and a canine handler. Chad is a graduate of the 264th class of the FBI National Academy and has a master's degree in criminal justice administration as well as a master’s degree in business administration. The titles Chad is most proud of are Christian, Husband and Father. He and his wife Kasidy have three children and believe that faith, family, and work should be prioritized in that order. He has a passion for the wellness of first responders and hopes that Heroic Deeds can be a ministry to lead them to mental and physical well-being and a relationship with Jesus Christ.

www.heroicdeeds.org

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