An ancient art in the care of souls lies at the heart of Western spirituality. Jesus and Socrates encouraged those around them to find spiritual rebirth. His words to Nicodemus about being born again have inspired millions ever since. Socrates even went on to describe the role of the “spiritual midwife” – that is, the person who helps another find spiritual rebirth. Remarkably, both thinkers used similar techniques and approaches in their parables, rhetorical maneuvers, and dialogues. A keen rationale lies at the heart of spiritual midwifery. Socrates engaged his dialogues with a powerful irony. In turn, Socratic Irony can be an insightful hermeneutic into the ministry and teachings of Jesus. But can these insights be applicable in today’s pastoral care? This project, The Symposium for Spiritual Midwifery embarks to answer that by assembling a dialogue of theologians and clinicians to see what kinds of possibilities the art of spiritual midwifery holds for pastoral care. These thinkers will gather and examine the methodology of spiritual midwifery. Out of the Symposium will emerge a manuscript with an online website for chaplains, clergy, and other pastoral caregivers to continue the dialogue in a virtual symposium.