#208 Mar 25, 19

CJ Evolution Podcast: Ray Vann, Police Chaplain and Author of Killing: A Spiritual Discernment Guide for Law Enforcement.

Hello everyone and welcome back to the #1 Criminal Justice Podcast on the Web. We continue to grow because of you the listener and supporter. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, and become a Patron of the show through Patreon. You can find both links on www.cjevolution.com In this great episode, Patrick welcomes Ray Vann. Ray wears many different hats...and they often don't match! You see, as a permanent deacon in the Catholic Church, he is ordained to serve the Church as he lives among the world. This means that unlike other Catholic clergymen permanent deacons are usually married with families and work in the world to support their families. Most of them are not paid by the Church. In the reality and rawness of life, they are called to bring the Church to the world. As such, they must accomplish this mission. You will see Ray offer spiritual insight, but you will also see him promote his businesses and his ministry. Don't be shocked if Ray, a Catholic clergyman, is discussing firearms and the rights guaranteed by our Constitution. Don't be shocked if he doesn’t sugar coat his comments. Jesus often got straight to the point and didn't bother with any form of political correctness. Ray always tries to follow His path of compassion and forgiveness, but also believe in His message of justice. Although this book, Killing: A Spiritual Discernment Guide for Law Enforcement, is written primarily for law enforcement officers, most of what is written is also of significant importance for any citizen who is regularly armed with any type of deadly weapon for the purposes of self-defense and/or defense of others. The topic of this book is a spiritual discernment on killing. More specifically, it highlights the importance of being prepared and working through the spiritual aspects or belief system issues associated with the possibility of having to end the life of another human being. In addition, this writing will assist law enforcement officers in developing a plan of action to be implemented immediately after an incident where deadly force is used. You can find Ray here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-vann-ma-2b4049153/ Find Ray's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Spiritual-Discernment-Guide-Enforcement-ebook/dp/B07MCR4ZRC/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=ray+vann&qid=1553559430&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spell Stay tuned for more great guests on the CJEvolution Podcast. www.cjevolution.com Patrick

In this great episode, Patrick welcomes Ray Vann.

Ray wears many different hats...and they often don't match! You see, as a permanent deacon in the Catholic Church, he is ordained to serve the Church as he lives among the world. This means that unlike other Catholic clergymen permanent deacons are usually married with families and work in the world to support their families. Most of them are not paid by the Church. In the reality and rawness of life, they are called to bring the Church to the world. As such, they must accomplish this mission. You will see Ray offer spiritual insight, but you will also see him promote his businesses and his ministry. Don't be shocked if Ray, a Catholic clergyman, is discussing firearms and the rights guaranteed by our Constitution. Don't be shocked if he doesn’t sugar coat his comments. Jesus often got straight to the point and didn't bother with any form of political correctness. Ray always tries to follow His path of compassion and forgiveness, but also believe in His message of justice.

Although this book, Killing: A Spiritual Discernment Guide for Law Enforcement, is written primarily for law enforcement officers, most of what is written is also of significant importance for any citizen who is regularly armed with any type of deadly weapon for the purposes of self-defense and/or defense of others. The topic of this book is a spiritual discernment on killing. More specifically, it highlights the importance of being prepared and working through the spiritual aspects or belief system issues associated with the possibility of having to end the life of another human being. In addition, this writing will assist law enforcement officers in developing a plan of action to be implemented immediately after an incident where deadly force is used.

You can find Ray here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-vann-ma-2b4049153/

Find Ray's book here:

https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Spiritual-Discernment-Guide-Enforcement-ebook/dp/B07MCR4ZRC/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=ray+vann&qid=1553559430&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spell

Stay tuned for more great guests on the CJEvolution Podcast.

www.cjevolution.com

Patrick

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Patrick Fitzgibbons

Patrick Fitzgibbons is a retired Police Commander and former Army Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division. He is now a Program Lead for FHE Health in their Shatterproof Program for First Responders located in Deerfield Beach, Florida. He is passionate about helping first responders who are struggling, and he also sought treatment for his struggles. He holds advanced degrees in organizational leadership and business, and is currently studying to become a licensed mental health clinician in the State of Florida. Patrick also speaks to first responder organizations about health and wellness for personnel.