# 70. Caring for the Community: Parish Nursing in Scotland Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/god-on-the-move-podcast-6734112/70-caring-for-the-community-parish-nursing-in-scotland Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/god-on-the-move-podcast-6734112/70-caring-for-the-community-parish-nursing-in-scotland.md Podcast: [God on the Move Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/god-on-the-move-podcast-6734112) Published: 2025-12-01T12:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://GodOnTheMove.podbean.com/e/70-caring-for-the-community-parish-nursing-in-scotland/ Audio file: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3xjxia4r6s8kqtms/70_Caring_for_the_Community_Parish_Nursing_in_Scotlanda22ln.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/god-on-the-move-podcast-6734112/episodes/70-caring-for-the-community-parish-nursing-in-scotland Duration seconds: 2651 ## Resource In this episode of God on the Move, Kirsty Nelson shares her journey as a parish nurse in Dundee, Scotland. Kirsty offers a glimpse into the holistic approach of parish nursing, which addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the community. She discusses the challenges and rewards of working with vulnerable populations, including those struggling with addiction and homelessness. Through stories of transformative care and community outreach, Kirsty illustrates the powerful impact of showing consistent love and support. This episode also delves into the current state of the church in Scotland and the complexities of navigating faith in a liberal political climate. πŸ“š Links from the Interview Article: Heal the Sick and Tell Them That the Kingdom of God is Near Them Parish Nursing Dundee BBC Article on Kirsty’s Work πŸ§‘β€πŸ’» About Kirsty Kirsty Nelson is a full time Parish Nurse within Dundee Law Parish Church. She has 16 years of community Nursing experience, and completed the Scottish Queens Nursing programme in 2021. Kirsty supports people in Dundee who are living chaotic and broken lives, working with them to build a recovery that is sustainable and meaningful. Kirsty is a committed Christian and attends a local church in Dundee along with her husband. πŸ”— Join the God on the Move Community on the Lausanne Action Hub and be part of the conversation, see exclusive content and share your own testimony. πŸ“ We’d love your feedback to help us to improve this podcast. Thank you! ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/god-on-the-move-podcast-6734112/episodes/70-caring-for-the-community-parish-nursing-in-scotland/transcription-requests` β€” Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/god-on-the-move-podcast-6734112/70-caring-for-the-community-parish-nursing-in-scotland.md` β€” Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.