Jim's Campfire Story: Connection in the Face of Dementia

Jim's Campfire Story: Connection in the Face of Dementia

March 30, 2026 · 7 min

About this episode

Jim shares his experiences as a caregiver for his wife Carolyn, exploring themes of connection and faith in the context of dementia.

The Power of Presence: How Connection Transcends Cognitive Loss Show Notes: Good Faith's series of Campfire Stories invites listeners to hear how ordinary people are living out extraordinary faith in complex times. In this episode, In this episode. Jim, a devoted husband and caregiver, shares moving stories about his wife Carolyn's vibrant life and their journey through her frontotemporal dementia diagnosis. Inspired by Curtis and Good Faith guest Professor John Swinton, a theologian and former nurse, Jim explores the theological significance of being remembered by God, and the enduring value of personhood beyond memory. Send your Campfire Stories to: info@goodfaith.org Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.

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