The Pastor Wife Life: Recent Episodes
Jacque Garner
The Pastor Wife Life Podcast exists to encourage pastors' wives to embrace their God-given platform with confidence and joy, inspire them to discover God's vision for their pastor wife life, and boldly step into their purpose.
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Have you ever felt lonely while standing in a room full of people?
In this solo mini episode (which is ironically about isolation đ), I share just a little of my own journey of quietly pulling back, hiding behind the title of "pastor's wife," and believing the lie that she didn't need to take the first step toward community. Be reminded that isolation doesn't always mean being alone it can happen while sitting right in the middle of church. If you've ever struggled to find your place in ministry, this episode is for you.
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Welcome to Season 2 of The Pastor Wife Life! In this first episode, I thought the best way to introduce myself would be to bring on someone who knows me better than anyone else, my husband, Jimmy.
Together, we share a little about our family, how we met, our journey through ministry, and the heart behind this podcast. We also talk about ministry life from a pastor's perspective, ways wives can encourage their husbands, and what we hope pastor wives will find in this community.
Jimmy won't be a regular guest, but I wanted you to get to know us, our story, and our hearts before we dive into future conversations. Whether you've been a pastor's wife for years or you're just beginning the journey, we're so glad you're here.
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Trusting God in Every Season
Some stories just stay with youâand this one will.
In this episode of The Pastor Wife Life Podcast, I sat down with Shannon, whose journey took her from college in Canada to living in a dangerous region of Colombia as a missionaryâs wife. In the middle of uncertainty, she experienced Godâs protection, provision, and power in ways that forever shaped her faith.
But what impacted me most wasnât just what God did thereâit was what came after.
When Shannon and her husband returned to the States, ministry looked very different. The urgency and intensity were gone, and in their place were quieter, more ordinary seasonsâones that felt harder in a different way.
And yet, God was just as present.
Through the ups and downs, Shannon learned that faithfulness isnât just about the big, life-changing moments. Itâs about showing up in the everyday, even when it feels unseen.
If youâre in a hard or quiet season of ministry, this is your reminder:
God is with you there, too.
You donât have to carry the weight of expectations. You donât have to prove your worth. Just stay rooted, stay faithful, and let Him pour back into you.
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Grace Christian Church
Email Shannon: Shannontrigos [at] gmail [dot] com
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Overhearing the Gospel by Fred B. Craddock
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Kristen Smithâs journey into ministry is anything but typical. She didnât grow up in church, and neither she nor her husband were believers when they got married. But during a really difficult season in their marriage, everything changed. In a moment of complete surrender, Kristen cried out to Godâand what followed was a powerful transformation in their lives, their marriage, and their faith.
Just a few years later, theyâve stepped into ministry together, now serving in a small town in Kansas. Whatâs so encouraging about Kristenâs story is that she didnât feel ready or equippedâshe simply chose to be obedient. And thatâs where so many of us find ourselves too.
If youâve ever felt unqualified or unsure in your role as a pastorâs wife, let this encourage you: God isnât looking for perfectionâHeâs looking for surrender. When we say yes to Him, even in our weakness, He equips us for exactly what Heâs called us to do.
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Ministry is sacred. Itâs beautiful. Itâs powerful.
But so is your marriage.
In this solo episode, Iâm sharing practical encouragement about protecting your marriage in the middle of ministry life. Because if weâre not intentional, the very calling God placed on our lives can slowly begin to erode the covenant He gave us first.
Your marriage is not secondary to ministry.
Itâs foundational to it.
If youâve ever felt the pressure of leadership, the weight of expectations (spoken and unspoken), or the constant pull of being âon call,â this episode is for you.
In This Episode, We Talk About:
- Why marriage must come before ministry
- The subtle ways ministry can overtake your relationship
- How to guard your time together (even in busy seasons)
- Becoming your husbandâs safe place
- Setting healthy, biblical boundaries with the church
- Processing ministry challenges wisely
- Warning signs that ministry may be overtaking your marriage
- Why protecting your marriage is stewardshipânot selfishness
4 Practical Ways to Protect Your Marriage
1. Guard Your Time Together
If you donât schedule connection, it wonât happen.
Protect date nights, family dinners, vacations, and simple moments of laughter and conversation.
2. Be His Safe Place
Your husband carries a heavy leadership load. Let home feel like refugeânot evaluation. Ask how you can pray for him. Listen without always correcting. Protect tenderness and unity.
3. Set Clear Boundaries
Not every request requires a yes.
Not every text requires an immediate response.
Boundaries are wisdom, not unspiritual.
4. Process Ministry Wisely
Guard confidentiality. Protect unity.
If you need to process something difficult, choose one mature, trusted, biblically grounded personânot an audience.
Warning Signs to Watch For
- You only talk about church
- You feel more like coworkers than companions
- Youâre more patient with church members than with your husband
- Quiet resentment is growing
A Truth to Remember
Calling cannot replace covenant.
A healthy marriage strengthens ministry far more than constant availability ever will.
Protecting your marriage is not selfish.
Itâs wise.
Itâs biblical.
Itâs necessary.
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Quiet Waters - Pastors Vacation Program
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Life is hard, and rushing through it only causes us to miss what God is doing right in front of us. In this episode, Amanda Ball-Knight shares why staying presentâespecially in both joy and sadnessâmatters more than having life perfectly planned. This conversation is an invitation to slow down, embrace the moment God has you in, and learn to dwell fully in the life youâre living.
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Worship Notes & Activity Journal for Kids
Growing With Christ - a 30 Day Youth Prayer Journal
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Have you ever felt like youâve lost yourself somewhere in the middle of ministry?
In this episode of The Pastor Wife Life Podcast, Jacque sits down with Carrie Brown â a pastorâs wife and licensed marriage and family therapist â for an honest, hope-filled conversation about identity, mental health, boundaries, and what it looks like to dwell in who God says you are.
Together, they talk about:
- Why so many pastorâs wives struggle with people-pleasing and imposter syndrome
- The difference between striving to meet expectations and resting in Godâs truth
- How faith and therapy work together in healing
- Setting biblical boundaries without guilt
- Learning to ask, âWho told you that?â when lies and self-criticism creep in
If youâre feeling unseen, overwhelmed, or unsure of who you are beyond your role, this episode is an invitation to slow down, lean in, and remember that God hasnât lost you â and your identity is secure in Christ.
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Reset with Encouragement â¨
Encouragement isnât smallâitâs powerful.
In Day 11 of the Pastor Wife Life 2026 Reset, we talk about how your words carry weight, how encouragement shapes the emotional culture of your church, and how a simple kind word can strengthen a weary heartâincluding your own.
Todayâs challenge is simple: encourage one woman.
Itâs inexpensive, but it makes a huge impact.
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Reset Your Boundaries â¨
Boundaries arenât unspiritual.
Theyâre biblical, wise, and protective.
In Day 10 of the Pastor Wife Life 2026 Reset, we talk about why boundaries matter, how Jesus modeled them, and how setting just one healthy boundary can protect your calling, your home, and your heart.
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Reset with Gratitude â¨
Gratitude isnât pretending things arenât hard.
Itâs choosing to remember who God is, even in the middle of them.
In Day 9 of the Pastor Wife Life 2026 Reset, we talk about how gratitude shifts the atmosphere, realigns your heart, and becomes spiritual warfare when life feels heavy.
Pause today. Look for the small things. And let thankfulness anchor your soul.
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Reset Your Vision for 2026 â¨
Vision isnât about doing moreâitâs about aligning your heart with God.
In Day 8 of the Pastor Wife Life 2026 Reset, we pause to seek Godâs vision for youânot just for your church or your husband, but for who Heâs shaping you to become in this next season.
Reflection Questions:
⢠Who is God asking you to become in 2026?
⢠How does God see you in this next season?
⢠What rhythms do you need to cultivate?
⢠Where do you sense God leading you?
⢠What needs to shift, soften, strengthen, begin, or end?
Take a quiet moment, pray, listen, and write down what God places on your heartâa word, scripture, or invitation for the year ahead.
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Reset Your Identity đ
Before the roles.
Before the expectations.
Before ministry ever felt heavyâŚ
You were a daughter of God.
In Day 7 of the Pastor Wife Life 2026 Reset, weâre pressing reset on identityâletting go of labels, performance, and pressure, and anchoring ourselves in who God says we are.
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Reset Through Rest â¨
Ministry doesnât slow down⌠but God invites us to rest.
In todayâs episode of the Pastor Wife Life 2026 Reset Series, weâre talking about real, God-designed rest â not as a reward, but as obedience.
Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is pause, breathe, and rest.
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Resetting Joy â¨
This isnât a superficial joy.
This is deep, steady, God-given joyâthe kind that strengthens your soul.
In Day 5 of the Pastor Wife Life 2026 Reset Series, weâre talking about resetting joy when ministry feels heavy, exhausting, or discouraging. Joy isnât denial. It isnât pretending everything is fine. Itâs a supernatural gift from the Holy Spiritâand itâs still available to you.
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Reset by Releasing Expectations â¨
If itâs crushing you, itâs not from Jesus.
In Day 4 of the Pastor Wife Life 2026 Reset Series, weâre talking about releasing the expectationsâspoken, unspoken, internal, and externalâthat weigh so heavily on pastorsâ wives.
Jesus offers a yoke that is easy and a burden that is light.
Itâs time to let go of what He never asked you to carry.
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Day 3 â Resetting Our Hearts for Scripture â¨
Ever open your Bible and feel tired⌠distracted⌠or like youâre just going through the motions? Youâre not aloneâand youâre not failing.
In Day 3 of the Pastor Wife Life 2026 Reset Series, weâre talking about how to reset our hearts toward Godâs Wordâletting go of pressure, perfection, and performance, and returning to Scripture as a place of meeting with God.
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Your husband carries:
⢠spiritual burdens
⢠leadership weight
⢠unseen pressures
⢠emotional and spiritual warfare
And you are uniquely positioned to pray for him.
âď¸ Day 2 of The Pastor Wife Life 2026 Reset is live â and itâs all about covering your husband in prayer.
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We're starting out 2026 with a 14-day series of mini-episodes! Day 1: The First Step in Hitting the Reset Button.
A new year doesnât mean a blank slate.
Most of us carry the weight of last year right into January â ministry, responsibilities, exhaustion, and unanswered questions.
Today on The Pastor Wife Life Podcast, weâre starting our 2026 Reset with grace â not pressure.
⨠One truth
⨠One simple reset
⨠One moment to surrender your year to Jesus
If youâre tired, hopeful, overwhelmed⌠or all three â this episode is for you.
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Letâs be realâmaking and maintaining friendships as a pastorâs wife can be one of the hardest parts of ministry life. Loneliness is real, and finding your people isnât always as easy as it sounds, especially when youâre living in a small town, raising little ones, or trying to navigate the unique role of being the pastorâs wife.
In this episode of The Pastor Wife Life Podcast, Iâm joined by Bre Dickson, whoâs back to share her journey of learning how to build authentic friendships in the middle of ministry. We talk about expectations, awkward beginnings, the loneliness that sometimes lingers, and the beauty of finding community in surprising placesâlike with someone decades older than you, or at the gym with toddlers underfoot.
Whether youâre in a season of rich relationships or struggling to connect, Breâs insight will encourage you to give yourself grace, shift your perspective, and keep looking for the friendships God is preparing just for you.
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Bre's previous podcast episode
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Today, Iâm thrilled to welcome back a dear friend and longtime voice on the podcastâLeighann McCoy. Leighann is an experienced pastorâs wife, a gifted author, and someone who brings both deep wisdom and refreshing honesty to every conversation. In this episode, she shares about her journey of faith, family, and over 35 years of ministry alongside her husband, Tom, at their Tennessee church before stepping into retirement.
But this conversation goes deeper than ministry milestones. Leighann opens up about her familyâs storyâincluding the prodigal paths her three children have takenâand how sheâs walked through that pain with grace, hope, and unshakable faith. She also introduces her new course, âPerfecting the Art of Parenting Your Prodigal,â created especially for parents in ministry who need encouragement, tools, and a reminder that theyâre not alone.
Whether youâre parenting a prodigal, loving someone through a tough season, or simply seeking hope in the hard places, this episode will speak to your heart.
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PERFECTING THE ART OF PARENTING YOUR PRODIGAL course
Leighann's books
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In this episode of The Pastor Wife Life Podcast, Jacque chats with Kristen Cave, a youth pastorâs wife whose story is a beautiful picture of how God prepares and positions us for ministry. Kristen shares how she had always prayed for a ministry partnerâand how God answered that prayer in His perfect timing when she met Kevin. Just six weeks after their wedding, they moved to Northern Kentucky and jumped right into youth ministry together. Kristen talks about the early days of ministry life, serving as a team, and trusting God through seasons of change.
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Devotions on Diabetes: A 30-Day Journey to Anchor Your Soul
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Links We Mentioned
The Feelings Wheel
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In this episode of The Pastor Wife Life Podcast, Jacque chats with Kristen Cave, a youth pastorâs wife whose story is a beautiful picture of how God prepares and positions us for ministry. Kristen shares how she had always prayed for a ministry partnerâand how God answered that prayer in His perfect timing when she met Kevin. Just six weeks after their wedding, they moved to Northern Kentucky and jumped right into youth ministry together. Kristen talks about the early days of ministry life, serving as a team, and trusting God through seasons of change.
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In this episode of The Pastor Wife Life, Jacque chats with Amber Hays, a Mississippi pastorâs wife with a heart for gospel conversations and a bold story of obedience. Amber and her husband, Gabby, are part of Renovate Church in Cleveland, Mississippiâa college town where God is moving in powerful ways.
Amber shares what itâs like to plant a church from the ground up, how her own life is being shaped through simple, Spirit-led gospel conversations, and how those moments are transforming their town, one student at a time. From the challenges of small-town life to the incredible joy of seeing God work through ordinary people, Amberâs story will both encourage and inspire you.
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In this episode, Jacque welcomes back Malana Bracht, pastorâs wife and co-author of Holy Spirit, Have Your Way. Malana shares her powerful testimony and the incredible journey she and her husband, Travis, have walked in ministry. From unexpected moves to miraculous provision, Malana's story is a testament to God's faithfulness and the beauty of stepping into His calling.
Key Highlights:
- Malana reflects on her first podcast appearance and updates listeners on life since then, including pastoring a church in Oklahoma City.
- The unique challenges of being a pastorâs wife and embracing Godâs call despite personal fears and uncertainties.
- The power of healing from past wounds and how it prepares you for effective ministry.
- Malanaâs thoughts on revival, stewarding Godâs work, and staying strong during transitional seasons.
- Encouragement for listeners to step boldly into their callings and trust Godâs timing.
Resources Mentioned:
- Episode 67: Malanaâs First Appearance on The Pastor Wife Life Podcast (linked in the show notes).
- Holy Spirit, Have Your Way by Travis and Malana Bracht (available on Amazon).
Connect with Malana:
- Facebook: Malana Smith Bracht
- Instagram: @malanabracht
- Author Page: Author Malana Bracht
- Church Website: Arise Church OKC
Listener Challenge:
Are you ready to embrace your calling and step into what God has for you? Malana encourages you to seek healing, trust Godâs process, and be prepared for the harvest in this season of revival.
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Ministry life is full of both joys and challenges, and sometimes those challenges come from unexpected places. In this episode, Sarah Hutchinson shares how her faith has carried her through not only the day-to-day demands of being a pastorâs wife but also through one of the most difficult seasons of her lifeâwhen her daughter experienced a serious accident.
Her story is one of perseverance, trust in God, and learning to find balance in the midst of it all.
Walking Through the Storm
Sarahâs life was turned upside down when her daughter was involved in a life-altering accident. As she recounted the story, you could hear both the pain and the gratitude in her voice.
âIt was one of the hardest things Iâve ever faced,â Sarah shared. âBut it was also when I felt Godâs presence the most.â
The accident forced her family to slow down, reassess their priorities, and lean on their faith like never before. It wasnât easy, but it became a pivotal moment in Sarahâs ministry and personal life.
Finding Balance Amid the Unexpected
Through the challenges that came with her daughterâs recovery, Sarah learned to balance her roles as a mother, a wife, and a pastorâs wife.
âThere were days I felt like I was failing at everything,â she admitted. âBut God kept reminding me that I didnât have to do it all on my own. He was with me every step of the way.â
Her story highlights the importance of graceânot just grace from God, but grace for ourselves. Sarah spoke candidly about letting go of the pressure to meet everyoneâs expectations and instead focusing on what truly mattered.
Lessons from the Journey
Sarah shared several valuable lessons she learned during this season:
- Trust Godâs timing. âSometimes, things donât happen the way we planned, but that doesnât mean God isnât in control.â
- Lean on your community. During her daughterâs recovery, Sarah experienced an outpouring of love and support from her church family and friends.
Encouragement for Pastorâs Wives
Sarahâs journey is a reminder that life in ministry is not always predictable, but God is always faithful. She had this encouragement for fellow pastorâs wives:
âDonât be afraid to let people see your struggles. Itâs in those moments of vulnerability that Godâs strength shines through.â
CONNECT WITH SARAHInstagram: Sarahhutch_40
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Email Sarah: hutchinsonsarah40@gmail.com
LINKS WE MENTIONEDJennie Allen on Candace Cameron Bure's podcast
Get Out of Your Head By Jennie Allen
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In this episode, Katie Fordham shares her journey as a pastor's wife navigating ministry challenges and a life-changing Parkinson's diagnosis. Katie opens up about her upbringing, her call to ministry, and the unexpected trials that shaped her faith and reliance on God's provision.
She offers wisdom and encouragement for pastors' wives facing church hurt or chronic illness, and emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, gratitude, and community. Katie's story is a powerful testimony of God's unwavering faithfulness in the midst of life's trials.
In This Episode
1. Overcoming Church Hurt:
Katie recounts her experience with church conflict that led to her husband resigning, leaving them without income, insurance, or a home. She describes the deep hurt she felt and the journey toward forgiveness, saying, âUntil I could forgive, God wasnât going to be able to put us in ministry anywhere.â
Her advice to pastors' wives facing similar hurt:
- Seek Help: Turn to your state convention or denominational resources for support.
- Rely on Community: Find a church home that will love you well and help you heal.
- Guard Your Heart: Avoid bitterness, as it can hinder your spiritual growth and ministry.
- Pray Together: Maintain unity with your spouse and seek Godâs direction as a team.
2. Living with Parkinsonâs Disease:
Katie shares her journey of being diagnosed with young-onset Parkinsonâs at the age of 36, a diagnosis that affects less than 1% of the population in her demographic. She speaks candidly about the physical and emotional toll of the disease and how God has provided every step of the way.
âIf I can name it, I can fight it.â Katie reflects on how naming the diagnosis gave her clarity but also a new level of trust in Godâs plan.
Advice for Ministering to Those with Parkinsonâs or Chronic Illness:
- Respect Boundaries: Understand physical and emotional limits, like avoiding physical touch during tremors.
- Provide Practical Help: Meals, transportation, and simply being present can be powerful.
- Offer Encouragement: Remind them of hope and gratitude, which can lift their spirits.
- Be Patient: Chronic illness can bring fatigue and mood changes; compassion is key.
Her reminder: âWhen we find gratitude, we find our purpose. Be thankful in all things.â
3. Encouragement for Pastorsâ Wives:
- Trust Godâs Plan: Even in uncertainty, God is faithful and provides abundantly.
- Seek Restoration: Whether through forgiveness or sabbaticals, prioritize spiritual and emotional health.
- Be an Advocate: Stand up for your familyâs needs and fight for rest when itâs necessary.
- Pray Continuously: Cover your spouse and family in prayer as you navigate ministry challenges.
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This is a replay of an episode from 2022, but it's so good I wanted to share it again to inspire you to get ready to celebrate the season!
This week on the podcast we're getting really practical! Stevie Ciske is a master planner of all things (my description, not hers!) and she is sharing how she makes Christmas memories with her family throughout the month of December. The key is PLANNING!
Not only does she share some great ideas, she's given us a few resources (see the links below) to help us do the same in our families. Whether you 're starting simple or ready to jump all in, this episode will help you prepare to make Christmas memories without stressing out!
LINKS WE MENTIONEDStevie's Advent Planner
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In this episode, Erica opens up about the incredible journey that led her and her husband to ministry, their transition into church leadership, and how they balance it all while raising four young children. From meeting online to serving the Lord in their community, Ericaâs story is full of faith, fun, and an inspiring example of what it means to fully commit to God's plan.
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In this episode, I sat down with Robin Schmidt, an ambassador for PIR Ministries, to discuss the vital work they do in supporting pastors who have experienced forced exits from their congregations. Robin shares the history and mission of PIR (Pastor in Residence), a ministry founded to provide a safe haven and restorative process for wounded pastors and their families. Learn how PIR helps restore hope, trust, and a sense of calling to those who have dedicated their lives to ministry.
Introduction to PIR Ministries: Robin introduces PIR Ministries and its mission to support pastors who have been forcibly exited from their congregations due to conflict, burnout, or moral failures.
Refuge Churches: Discover the concept of Refuge Churchesâgrace-filled churches that offer a safe and supportive environment for exited pastors and their families to heal and restore their sense of calling.
The Ministry of Presence: Robin emphasizes the importance of simply being present with those who are hurting, drawing parallels to the Jewish custom of sitting shiva.
The Healing Process: Understand the structured support system provided by PIR, including support teams, affirmations, and the Pro-D assessment, which helps pastors and their spouses understand their strengths and areas for growth.
Links We Mentioned
PIR Ministries Website: pirministries.org
[book] Pastors at Risk - Dr. Charles A. Wickman
[book] The Weary Leaderâs Guide to Burnout - Sean Nemecek
[download] Relief from the Pressure to Produce - Roy Yanke
[download] When Christians Clash - Dan Borg
[podcast] Hope Renewed
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On this episode of the Pastor Wife Life podcast, Iâm chatting with Brandice Lardner of Grace-Filled Plate. Brandie lives in beautiful Clearwater, Florida, with her husband, their eight-year-old daughter, a few dogs, and a bunny. Her life is a mix of family joy, furry friends, and a deep calling to help others through her blog, Grace-Filled Plate.
At Grace Filled Plate, Brandice guides Christian women to overcome the diet mindset and discover food freedom through a relationship with Christ. Despite knowing our needs are met in Jesus, many of us get swept up in worldly thinking and past struggles. We try to fix our food issues with tools that aren't from the Lord. While God may use various tools, it's ultimately about putting Him first.
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[book] Grace-Filled Plates: Ditch Diets and Find Food Freedom Through Godâs Grace - a 30-day devotion
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Today on the podcast, weâre diving into the topic of trials and finding joy with my friend, Barb Raveling. Joy is one of my favorite topics, especially as someone who has battled depression for years. When God delivered me from that, joy became incredibly precious to me because I had gone so long without it.
The enemy often tries to steal our joy. While this is true for any believer, it sometimes feels particularly intense in the pastor's wife life. We face unique challenges as we love on God's people and our families, and the enemy's attacks can be relentless.
Joy is not merely an abstract concept but a tangible experience that comes from walking closely with God through every trial. Itâs a testimony to His faithfulness and a light to those around us. As we navigate our own journeys, let us embrace each trial as an opportunity to grow in faith and joy, knowing that God is with us every step of the way.
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Phillipians Bible Study
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Carrie Blackley is a Tennessee pastorâs wife who has experienced the mercy, grace, and love of God. Her story of coming out of addiction and into a life surrendered to Jesus to being the pastorâs wife is an amazing testimony of the power of God. You will love her genuine heart and be encouraged by her faith!
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In today's episode, Michele Cole shares her story of becoming the pastor's wife, facing infertility, and the diagnoses of autism and ADHD for her boys.
Michele emphasizes the role of faith in the midst of difficult journeys and the importance of finding spiritual and relational support. She also gives great insight into way the church can be more inclusive and understanding, ensuring that all families feel welcomed and supported.
If you are a pastors' wife and mom to kids with special needs, you will be so encouraged by this episode! And if youâre a pastorâs wife who wants to deepen her understanding of how to minister to moms of special needs kids, youâre going to get a lot out of this episode.
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Kristen Smith has been married to her husband Heath, pastor of Alpha Baptist Church in Morristown, TN, for six years. They are parents to two boys, ages 4 and 2. You're going to love Kristen and her enthusiasm and joy for the pastor wife life.
On this episode we talked about so many things and I struggled with giving this episode a title because it was all so good! So get ready to hear about starting a book club in your church, transitioning from one church to another, her dad's part in Kristen becoming the pastor's wife, and so much more! (Maybe I should've called this episode: When Dad is the Matchmaker.)
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Alpha Baptist Church in Morristown TN
LINKS WE MENTIONED:
Avid Readers of Christian Fiction (Facebook group)
Someone Like You - Karen Kingsbury (book)
The Unlikely Yarn of the Dragon Lady - Sharon Mondragon (book)
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Transitioning out of one ministry and into the next is one of the most challenging aspects of the pastor wife life and itâs one that 99.99% will probably experience at least once. In todayâs episode, Julie Lynn Ashley shares the lessons she learned when she and her husband were faced with an unexpected transition.
From the initial shock of realizing change was happening to the eventual acceptance and navigation of the transition, itâs clear that Julie Lynn relied heavily on her faith and sought guidance from God throughout the journey. She also talks about the value of having a âJillâ in your life.
Her reflections on the mistakes made and lessons learned offer valuable insights for others facing similar transitions in their lives. Itâs beautiful to see how God works to redeem difficult situations and lead us to unexpected blessings.
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PIR Ministries
Alongside: Empowering Ministry Wives
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Lisa Dingle is not just a pastorâs wife and mom, she is also the program supervisor for a social services program with a masterâs degree in psychology. In todayâs episode, Lisa shares her story of finding herself and her then-fiance (and spoiler alert: now husband) in a toxic relationship with a narcissistic pastor. Although it nearly destroyed Lisa and Johnâs relationship, twenty years later she is thankful for all that she learned about who God is through that season and how it propelled her into the mental health field where she is serving and helping others today. Lisa talks about recognizing the signs of toxicity and how to find healing as well as recommending resources to learn more.
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Lisaâs church - Millville Assembly
LINKS WE MENTIONED
Therapy & Theology on YouTube (Lysa Terkeurst podcast)
Therapy & Theology Podcast
Boundaries by Henry Cloud (book)
Good Boundaries and Goodbyes: Loving Others Without Losing the Best of Who You Are (book)
Itâs Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave you Shattered by Lysa Terkeurst (book)
Forgiving What You Can't Forget: Discover How to Move On, Make Peace with Painful Memories, and Create a Life Thatâs Beautiful Again - by Lysa Terkeurst (book)
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You may remember todayâs guest from episode 96. Heather Creekmore is a pastorâs wife, author, podcaster, online course creator and coach focused on improving body image from a biblical perspective.
In todayâs episode, we chat about the cultural pressure on womenâs body and how we can find a balanced and biblical approach to body image, food, and exercise. We talked the importance of addressing struggles with body image in our churches and how we can engage in open and honest conversations rooted in biblical truth.
I know for me, Iâm on camera all the time in videos, photos, and Iâm on stage every week at church. Itâs easy to be self-conscious and focused on how I look. Maybe Iâm the only one, but if that sounds like you too, youâre going to love my conversation with Heather.
CONNECT WITH HEATHERHeather's website - Improve Body Image
Heather's Facebook group
Heather's Instagram
Heather's YouTube channel
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HEATHER'S BOOKSThe 40-Day Body Image Workbook
The Burden of Better: How a Comparison Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, and Rest
Compared to Who: A Proven Path to Improve Your Body Image
(releasing April 2, 2024!) Aging Gratefully: a 30-day Devotional for Women
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Angelene Garlinghouse is a missionary's daughter, a lead pastor's wife, mom to 6 kids, a teacher, and a published author. In this conversation, she shares the importance of understanding and embracing the truth in God's word and rejecting the lies of the enemy and how that helped her to walk in wholeness and healing in her own life.
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Angelene's book - Becoming Who God Created You To Be
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Lord, I Want to Know You - Kay Arthur
The Voice of the Martyrs
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As pastors' wives, we are often called on to offer comfort to those grieving the loss of a loved one. But what do we do when WE are the ones grieving? In this episode, I'm chatting with Kerstin Turner about unexpectedly losing her mom and how she walked through this season as a pastor's wife and as a mom.
LINKS WE MENTIONED:Griefshare - Grief & Loss Support Groups
Adam Young's podcast - The Place We Find Ourselves
The PWL | Episode 110 - Ministering Out of Personal Tragedy with Karen Altizer
The PWL | Episode 135 - Lessons from a Grief Coach with Julie Lynn Ashley
Homestead Recipes by Amanda Rettke (cookbook)
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Carrie Turansky is a pastor's wife of 45 years and also an award-winning novelist. In this episode we chat about ways to help our marriages thrive in the midst of ministry.
LINKS WE MENTIONED
YNAB
Avid Readers of Christian Fiction Facebook group
Carrie's books - The Legacy of Longdale Manor is her latest one
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Are you still finding your footing in 2024? Don't worry, it's not too late to set the tone for an amazing year ahead!
In this episode Iâm sharing the questions I asked myself on New Year's Eve to prepare for the year ahead and Iâm inviting you to reflect on the highlights of 2023, acknowledge areas that didn't go as planned, and uncover surprising moments that shaped the past year.
Discover how this simple yet powerful reflection exercise can help you gain clarity in various areas of your life â from relationships and family to personal growth and aspirations to church life.
But most importantly, weâre inviting God into all of it. Allowing Him to help us process last year and step into a new year with purpose, joy, and freedom.
- What were the highlights of 2023?
- What didnât go as you would have liked?
- What surprised you (good and bad!)?
- What are your hopes for 2024
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In this episode, I'm chatting with Ciera Sanders, a young lead pastor's wife in Williston, South Carolina. You will love her heart for God, family, ministry, and her community!
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@ThatSandersGirlFBC Williston on Instagram
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Bre Dickson is a new-ish pastor's wife and in this episode, she's sharing what her transition from the big city to a smaller town has been like. I loved chatting with her about her pastor wife life and hearing what she's learned. You're going to love her!
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Thrive Ministry Wives Certificate Program
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We're continuing the series with Shari Wenig. You might remember her from Episode 130. She is full of grace and wisdom and you're going to love hearing from her!
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Brianne Henry's Previous Episode
Episode 36
Stevie Ciske's Previous Episodes
Episode 38
Episode 83: How To Pray from a Leadership Perspective
Episode 113: Cultivating Gratitude in Ministry
Episode 129: Planning an Intentional Christmas
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Brianne Henry's Previous Episode
Episode 36
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Episode 38
Episode 83: How To Pray from a Leadership Perspective
Episode 113: Cultivating Gratitude in Ministry
Episode 129: Planning an Intentional Christmas
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On today's episode, I'm chatting with Cheryn Archer. She shares how her pastor wife life is going, how she handled church hurt, and where God is leading her in her journey.
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWEoFEPWGkWCOV9mXYxG6aw
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In today's episode, I'm chatting with pastor's wife and grief coach, Julie Lynn Ashley. We chat about what prompted her to begin this ministry, how it functions, and gives practical tips and resources to help us serve those who have suffered loss.
CONNECT WITH JULIE LYNNJulie Lynn's website - JulieLynnAshley.com
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RESOURCES WE MENTIONEDMollies Bears
Hope Mommies
Compassionate Friends
Grief Share
Never Alone Widows
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Karen Altizer is no stranger to anxiety. If you haven't listened to her first visit to The Pastor Wife Life Podcast, you can check it out HERE. In today's episode, Karen talks about the anxiety caused by the long-term affects of the pandemic on her church along with a personal family crisis that is ongoing. You will be encouraged by her story as she shares how she has walked through anxiety and found peace.
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Facebook: Karen Rice Altizer
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Barb Raveling is an author, podcaster (of TWO podcasts!), and a Christian life coach. She is such an encouragement and a source of wisdom when it comes to renewing the mind through the Word. Due to her husband's job, she has a unique opportunity to visit a LOT of churches and in this episode, we talk about how she's felt welcomed (or not!) as a guest in different churches. This super practical episode will inspire you to think about how your church welcomes guests and how you can make small changes that create a big impact.
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Jamie Erickson is a wife, homeschool mom of 5, author, and founder of The Unlikely Homeschool blog. On this episode, she shares how hygge and the gospel go together. Even though her book Holy Hygge: Creating a Place for People to Gather and the Gospel to Grow isn't specifically written for pastors' wives, you will find this an invaluable resource for the pastor wife life. It definitely fits the definition of encouraging and inspiring!
Get Jamie's BooksHoly Hygge: Creating a Place for People to Gather and the Gospel to Grow
Homeschool Bravely
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Itâs a brand new year and everywhere I look people are talking about goals and vision. People are excited about the new year and the new possibilities that come with a fresh start.
But the truth is not everyone is looking forward to 2023. If youâre feeling hopeless, discouraged, exhausted, overwhelmed, stick around. In this episode weâre going to learn from someone who has been there and weâre going to take a look at his process for changing his perspective.
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The Pastor Wife Life is a wonderful life. But it's not without it's challenges. God often asks us to trust Him by releasing things that are precious to us. Shari Wenig knows all about that! In this episode she shares how the act of releasing her children to God - even when it's difficult - allows her to experience peace.
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This week on the podcast we're getting really practical! Stevie Ciske is a master planner of all things (my description, not hers!) and she is sharing how she makes Christmas memories with her family throughout the month of December. The key is PLANNING!
Not only does she share some great ideas, she's given us a few resources (see the links below) to help us do the same in our families. Whether you 're starting simple or ready to jump all in, this episode will help you prepare to make Christmas memories without stressing out!
LINKS WE MENTIONEDChristmas Activities list
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This week on the podcast we're getting really practical! Stevie Ciske is a master planner of all things (my description, not hers!) and she is sharing how she makes Christmas memories with her family throughout the month of December. The key is PLANNING!
Not only does she share some great ideas, she's given us a few resources (see the links below) to help us do the same in our families. Whether you 're starting simple or ready to jump all in, this episode will help you prepare to make Christmas memories without stressing out!
LINKS WE MENTIONEDChristmas Activities list
Weekly Planner (example)
Weekly Planner - blank
Join the Private Facebook Community
The Pastor Wife Life group on Facebook is a private group just for you! We'd love to connect with you.
Survey for Pastors' Wives
I would love for you to take a few minutes and fill out the ANONYMOUS survey I created. Your answers will help me make the PWP better!
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This week on the podcast we're getting really practical! Stevie Ciske is a master planner of all things (my description, not hers!) and she is sharing how she makes Christmas memories with her family throughout the month of December. The key is PLANNING!
Not only does she share some great ideas, she's given us a few resources (see the links below) to help us do the same in our families. Whether you 're starting simple or ready to jump all in, this episode will help you prepare to make Christmas memories without stressing out!
LINKS WE MENTIONEDChristmas Activities list
Weekly Planner (example)
Weekly Planner - blank
Join the Private Facebook Community
The Pastor Wife Life group on Facebook is a private group just for you! We'd love to connect with you.
Survey for Pastors' Wives
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Barb Raveling is an author, podcaster (of TWO podcasts!), and a Christian life coach. She is such an encouragement and a source of wisdom when it comes to renewing the mind through the Word. In this episode we talk about biblical ways to handle negative emotions and it is so good!
Lori Ritchey, a lead pastor's wife in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, knows what it's like to do ministry while living with chronic migraines. You will be encouraged by, not just her story, but her love for the ministry life!
Naomi Nates, a lead pastor's wife in Ohio, is passionate about the pastor wife life! In this episode, she shares about her life and how we can preach to ourselves when facing challenges in ministry. Naomi speaks from personal experience about how preaching truth to ourselves keeps us focused on Him and leads us into a place of season even in the midst of tough circumstances.
Connect with Naomi
Naomi on Facebook
Naomi on Instagram
Naomi's Blog
Links We Mentioned
Aspen Group - a ministry focused design-build-furnish firm providing integrated solutions for new church facilities, additions, and renovations.
Truth-Filled by Ruth Chou Simons
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Shauna Gallagher, founder of ChristianRelaxation.com is a pastor's wife and mental health nurse. She is passionate about mental health issues, from chemical imbalance to gut health to Scripture. In this episode we chat about combining mental health with biblical truth.
PWL listeners, grab 50% off of the regular price of a Christian Relaxation membership before March 31, 2022.
From April 2022 - December 2022, you can receive 30% off the regular price by using the code PWL at checkout.
CONNECT WITH SHAUNA
Shauna's Facebook Page
Shauna's Instagram
Christian Relaxation website
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If you've been in ministry for more than five minutes, you have probably felt the sting of criticism. Learning how to handle criticism in ministry is a skill we all need to develop. In this episode, Ashley Blankenship helps us deal with criticism in a biblical way. Her insight, based on biblical principles, will guide you into finding the hidden truth behind the criticism and give you practical ways to guard against bitterness and discouragement.
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Christine Hoover's new book, How To Thrive as a Pastor's Wife, is like a seminary class for the pastor's wife. She covers the topics relevant to the pastor wife life with wisdom and clearly communicates biblical truth along with personal stories that will encourage and inspire you. This episode, originally released in a Facebook Live with Christine, we talk about the importance of lamenting, why friendships are important, and more. Listen to the podcast and then go grab a copy (or two or three!) of this fantastic book!
Christy Sellers is a mama of many and on today's episode she is sharing the importance of keeping your ministry at home your first ministry. With practical tips and timeless truths, this episode is packed full of inspiration!
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Community outreach is one of the most biblical things a church can do and Karmen Loney and her husband are doing just that. Through the community garden they established in their small town, they are making a huge impact on the community.
"Mostly it was a way to welcome people to a place where they could come as they are and participate in something to grow beauty, food, relationships, and hearts toward Christ. We wanted to build relationships that could bear the weight of the gospel."
Karmen's heart for people, both inside and outside the four walls of the church building, is bringing transformation and community to people in her town. You're going to love this episode!
LINKS WE MENTIONED
Connect with Karmen - KarmenLoney@gmail.com OR through snail mail - P.O. Box 165, Gagetown, MI 48735
Karmen's Church - Gagetown Church of the Nazarene
Small is Big, Slow is Fast by Caesar Kalinowski
Organic Outreach by Kevin Harney
Communities on Mission
Fresh Expressions
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We are talking marriage and ministry on this episode of the podcast. Tiffany Frisch shares all about her pastor wife life and how she keeps marriage (and family!) a priority in the midst of ministry.
Connect with Tiffany on Instagram - @frischmommy3
Tiffany's church - @activechurches
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Sometimes God calls you to transition from a good place into a different place. That's just what happened to today's guest, Shelbi Young. In this episode she shares her experience of transitioning out of leadership in women's ministry into a different area of ministry. You will be encouraged by her story and inspired by her wisdom!
Links To Check Out
Young Life
Shelbi's Facebook Page
Shelbi's Instagram
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Pastors' wives, I bet we can all quote Mark 10:43-44, ". . . whoever wants to become great among you will be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you will be a slave to all". Serving is what we are called to do. We all know it. We all do it. But do we serve with joy? On today's episode, I'm chatting with Courtney Boyd about joy in serving. She has some encouragement for you today about what joy is, how you can experience joy in ministry, and how you can continue to serve in joy.
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Have you ever had that feeling that you were supposed to be doing . . . something. Shelli Deckard knows all about that. In this episode she shares the story of how God revealed His purpose for her and how it has evolved into a ministry that is impacting the women of her church and community.
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Happy New Year! Do you have a vision for 2022? I know God has a vision for you. Maybe He's dropped something into your spirit that seems overwhelming or impossible. We can learn a lot from Mary on how to respond when God calls you to something new.
Luke 1:26-38 records the conversation between Mary and the angel Gabriel. I don't know about you, but I want to have the same heart towards my calling as Mary.
She was open to hear from God. She was quick to ask questions when she didnât understand. She listened to what God had to say. She surrendered her plans so she she could surrender to His. She submitted to His calling even when it seemed huge and didnât make sense. She trusted that God knew what He was doing and went with it.
And of course, because of Maryâs heart, she became part of the greatest rescue story the world will ever know.
God is no different today. He has a plan for YOU to be part of His story too.
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November is typically a month where gratitude is in focus, but sometimes it's hard to be grateful in ministry. In this episode, Stevie Ciske and I chat about how to cultivate gratitude in ministry. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 says, "Give thanks in everything: for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." Stevie points out that to not give thanks in everything is to be out of God's will. (#gutpunch) But what does that really look like? Listen in as we discuss this topic that is clearly important for us to understand!
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Imposter Syndrome is feeling like a fraud when you arenât one. In this episode, I share how Iâve been struggling with this and a few tips that are helping me overcome it. Donât let Imposter Syndrome keep you from becoming all that you were created to be and do!
This episode has gotten the most feedback of any episode I've done and I'm re-sharing it this week for those who are new to the podcast!
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You may not have heard of it before, but the probability is high that at some point in your ministry life you will encounter the Jezebel spirit. In this episode, lead pastor's wife, Nicole Tull, shares her experience and what she's learned about defeating this attack of the enemy.
Some people hear "Jezebel" and immediately think of a seductive woman, but that's not necessarily how it works. What is a common denominator is that the target is a man or woman of God in leadership. Be sure and check out the links below for more information.
When I created the anonymous survey for pastors' wives, one of the questions is "what do you struggle with as a pastor's wife?". I never expected one of the top 3 answers to be "my relationship with God." But, in fact, that's one of the top answers to that question!
My friend Susan Belisle is on this episode of the podcast and she shares her insights on developing the most important relationship we can have. In her book, 40 Conversations with God That Will Change Your Life, Susan invites you to take a peek into her quiet time. You will be so encouraged in your walk with God, no matter what season of life you find yourself.
Links We Mentioned Susan's website - SusanBelisle.com
Called 2 Ministry Facebook Group
40 Conversations with God - Facebook Group
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One of the ways God makes the most out of our pastor wife platform is by using our experiences to help others. A personal tragedy in Karen's life has become the catalyst for a community-wide (and beyond!) outreach to minister to those whose lives have been impacted by the grief surrounding the death of a loved one. In this episode she shares how God brought her healing after the suicide of her brother to eventually become a facilitator for Grief Share, a ministry that helps those facing the deep hurt of losing a loved one or friend and supports them as they move toward rebuilding their lives.
Karen Altizer resides in West Virginia with her husband and children. She is a pastorâs wife and a homeschool mom, and volunteers for various ministries within her church and community. Karen has been in full time ministry for over 20 years and has been a facilitator for GriefShare for six years.Â
Shala Lamothe is a pastor's wife in the Dominican Republic. In this episode she shares about life in the DR, what she's learned from her years in the developing island-nation, and how we can stand with missionaries in prayer.
Today's episode is POWERFUL, but may be intense for some listeners. Jessica Francavilla is a post-abortive pastor's wife who is passionate about sharing the grace of God in her life. Her story is one of mercy and hope and I know you will be encouraged by it!
For more resources and to connect with Jessica, check out the show notes at The Pastor Wife Life - Episode 108
Today is our final episode in the spiritual warfare series. Leighann and Diane have shared from their experience and vast wisdom how we can face our enemy and hold fast to the truth of God's promises. From defining spiritual warfare to recognizing our enemy to five stones God has equipped us with to stand firm in battle, they've covered a lot of ground! If you've enjoyed this series, let me know in the comments!
Leighann McCoy is the founder of The Prayer Clinic and host of The Prayer Clinic Podcast. She has written 17 books on prayer and spiritual warfare. She has taught conferences and retreats across the US and around the world and serves on staff at Thompson Station Church in Thompson Station, TN. She is the prayer minister, and her husband Tom is the senior pastor at the church they started in 1989.
Website: https://prayerclinic.com/
Books: Spiritual Warfare For Women and Spiritual Warfare for Your Family
Diane is the director and founder of Contagious Joy 4 Him, a network of encouragement to ministry wives around the globe. They are offering âFree Refresh Retreatsâ and a safe place for ministry wives to share their hearts with other like-minded women. She is also host of the Coffee Chats with Diane Nix podcast. Thirty-six years ago, she married her husband, pastor/professor, Dr. Preston Nix. He is a professor of evangelism and evangelistic preaching at NOBTS. They have two biological daughters, two spiritual-grown daughters, two grands, and two sonâs in-laws.
Website: https://contagiousjoy4him.com/
Book: When God's Woman Wants to Give Up
Today in our summer series on spiritual warfare we are talking about the 5th stone - intimacy with God. Each week in this series Diane Nix and Leighann Keesee McCoy have unpacked the five smooth stones we have been given, the strongholds we face, and how we can stand firm against the enemy. Be sure and check out the previous episodes if you haven't listened to them!
Leighann McCoy is the founder of The Prayer Clinic and host of The Prayer Clinic Podcast. She has written 17 books on prayer and spiritual warfare. She has taught conferences and retreats across the US and around the world and serves on staff at Thompson Station Church in Thompson Station, TN. She is the prayer minister, and her husband Tom is the senior pastor at the church they started in 1989.
Website: https://prayerclinic.com/
Books: Spiritual Warfare For Women and Spiritual Warfare for Your Family
Diane is the director and founder of Contagious Joy 4 Him, a network of encouragement to ministry wives around the globe. They are offering âFree Refresh Retreatsâ and a safe place for ministry wives to share their hearts with other like-minded women. She is also host of the Coffee Chats with Diane Nix podcast. Thirty-six years ago, she married her husband, pastor/professor, Dr. Preston Nix. He is a professor of evangelism and evangelistic preaching at NOBTS. They have two biological daughters, two spiritual-grown daughters, two grands, and two sonâs in-laws.
Website: https://contagiousjoy4him.com/
Book: When God's Woman Wants to Give Up
We have made it to the 5th episode in our summer series on spiritual warfare! Each week in this series we will be unpacking five smooth stones we have been given, the strongholds we face, and how we can stand firm against the enemy. Today we're talking about the fourth stone: faith.
Diane is the director and founder of Contagious Joy 4 Him, a network of encouragement to ministry wives around the globe. They are offering âFree Refresh Retreatsâ and a safe place for ministry wives to share their hearts with other like-minded women. She is also host of the Coffee Chats with Diane Nix podcast. Thirty-six years ago, she married her husband, pastor/professor, Dr. Preston Nix. He is a professor of evangelism and evangelistic preaching at NOBTS. They have two biological daughters, two spiritual-grown daughters, two grands, and two sonâs in-laws.
Website: https://contagiousjoy4him.com/
Book: When Godâs Woman Wants to Give Up
Leighann McCoy is the founder of The Prayer Clinic and host of The Prayer Clinic Podcast. She has written 17 books on prayer and spiritual warfare. She has taught conferences and retreats across the US and around the world and serves on staff at Thompson Station Church in Thompson Station, TN. She is the prayer minister, and her husband Tom is the senior pastor at the church they started in 1989.
Website: https://prayerclinic.com/
Books: Spiritual Warfare For Women and Spiritual Warfare for Your Family
Diane and Leighann are back with the 4th episode in our summer series on Spiritual Warfare. Each week in this series we will be unpacking five smooth stones we have been given, the strongholds we face, and how we can stand firm against the enemy. Today we're talking about the third stone: perseverance.
Leighann McCoy is the founder of The Prayer Clinic and host of The Prayer Clinic Podcast. She has written 17 books on prayer and spiritual warfare. She has taught conferences and retreats across the US and around the world and serves on staff at Thompson Station Church in Thompson Station, TN. She is the prayer minister, and her husband Tom is the senior pastor at the church they started in 1989.
Website: https://prayerclinic.com/
Books: Spiritual Warfare For Women and Spiritual Warfare for Your Family
Diane is the director and founder of Contagious Joy 4 Him, a network of encouragement to ministry wives around the globe. They are offering âFree Refresh Retreatsâ and a safe place for ministry wives to share their hearts with other like-minded women. She is also host of the Coffee Chats with Diane Nix podcast. Thirty-six years ago, she married her husband, pastor/professor, Dr. Preston Nix. He is a professor of evangelism and evangelistic preaching at NOBTS. They have two biological daughters, two spiritual-grown daughters, two grands, and two sonâs in-laws.
Website: https://contagiousjoy4him.com/
Book: When God's Woman Wants to Give Up
Leighann and Diane are back with the 3rd episode in our summer series on Spiritual Warfare. Each week in this series we will be unpacking five smooth stones we have been given, the strongholds we face, and how we can stand firm against the enemy. Today we're talking about the second stone: confidence.
Leighann McCoy is the founder of The Prayer Clinic and host of The Prayer Clinic Podcast. She has written 17 books on prayer and spiritual warfare. She has taught conferences and retreats across the US and around the world and serves on staff at Thompson Station Church in Thompson Station, TN. She is the prayer minister, and her husband Tom is the senior pastor at the church they started in 1989.
Website: https://prayerclinic.com/
Books: Spiritual Warfare For Women and Spiritual Warfare for Your Family
Diane is the director and founder of Contagious Joy 4 Him, a network of encouragement to ministry wives around the globe. They are offering âFree Refresh Retreatsâ and a safe place for ministry wives to share their hearts with other like-minded women. Thirty-six years ago, she married her husband, pastor/professor, Dr. Preston Nix. He is a professor of evangelism and evangelistic preaching at NOBTS. They have two biological daughters, two spiritual-grown daughters, two grands, and two sonâs in-laws.
Website: https://contagiousjoy4him.com/
Book: When God's Woman Wants to Give Up
Leighann and Diane are back with the 2nd episode in our summer series on Spiritual Warfare. Each week in this series we will be unpacking five smooth stones we have been given, the strongholds we face, and how we can stand firm against the enemy. Today we're talking about the first stone: contentment.
Leighann McCoy is the founder of The Prayer Clinic and host of The Prayer Clinic Podcast. She has written 17 books on prayer and spiritual warfare. She has taught conferences and retreats across the US and around the world and serves on staff at Thompson Station Church in Thompson Station, TN. She is the prayer minister, and her husband Tom is the senior pastor at the church they started in 1989.
Website: https://prayerclinic.com/
Books: Spiritual Warfare For Women and Spiritual Warfare for Your Family
Diane is the director and founder of Contagious Joy 4 Him, a network of encouragement to ministry wives around the globe. They are offering âFree Refresh Retreatsâ and a safe place for ministry wives to share their hearts with other like-minded women. Thirty-six years ago, she married her husband, pastor/professor, Dr. Preston Nix. He is a professor of evangelism and evangelistic preaching at NOBTS. They have two biological daughters, two spiritual-grown daughters, two grands, and two sonâs in-laws.
Website: https://contagiousjoy4him.com/
Book: When God's Woman Wants to Give Up
We are kicking off this summer with a podcast collaboration! My friends Diane Nix of Contagious Joy 4 Him and Leighann McCoy and I got together and recorded a series of episodes based Leighann's book Spiritual Warfare for Women, this series of podcasts will equip you for the spiritual battles that come your way. Spiritual warfare is real; it's not "spooky" or "woo-woo", it doesn't mean there's a devil behind every bush, but it is impacting our communities, churches, families, and our selves! The good news? God has provided everything we need to find victory through Him. Over the next 2 months we will be unpacking five smooth stones we have been given, the strongholds we face, and how we can stand firm against the enemy.
Leighann McCoy is the founder of The Prayer Clinic and host of The Prayer Clinic Podcast. She has written 17 books on prayer and spiritual warfare. She has taught conferences and retreats across the US and around the world and serves on staff at Thompson Station Church in Thompson Station, TN. She is the prayer minister, and her husband Tom is the senior pastor at the church they started in 1989.
Website: https://prayerclinic.com/
Books: Spiritual Warfare For Women and Spiritual Warfare for Your Family
Diane is the director and founder of Contagious Joy 4 Him, a network of encouragement to ministry wives around the globe. They are offering âFree Refresh Retreatsâ and a safe place for ministry wives to share their hearts with other like-minded women. Thirty-six years ago, she married her husband, pastor/professor, Dr. Preston Nix. He is a professor of evangelism and evangelistic preaching at NOBTS. They have two biological daughters, two spiritual-grown daughters, two grands, and two sonâs in-laws.
Website: https://contagiousjoy4him.com/
Book: When God's Woman Wants to Give Up
Compassion fatigue. You may have never of this term before, but if you're a pastor's wife, I bet you've experienced it. And probably on a regular basis! In this episode, Laura Howe shares how to overcome compassion fatigue with practical strategies to strengthen you as you support and care for women in your church and community. With over 15 years of experience as registered social worker focused on mental health and addiction, Laura combines her skills with a passion for equpping and strengthening faith leaders. She is the founder of Hope Made Strong and the Church Mental Health Summit, providing online courses, conferences, and in-person presentations to create conversations that lead to hope, strength, and resilience in leadership.
The Church Mental Health Refresh happens May 3-7, 2021 and you don't want to miss it! The goal is to strengthen your teamâs CAPACITY, AWARENESS and HOPE to serve the needs in your community.
Offering 5 talks in 5 days industry leaders train your staff and volunteers on how to recognize and respond to issues such as mental health, addictions and domestic violence. These live training sessions offer practical and engaging content that will equip you and your team.
In addition to looking at community needs, you will also be strengthened with talks on building a thriving marriage in ministry and overcoming compassion fatigue. All talks are recorded and available on-demand for you to use in future staff training. Register for your ticket to the Church Mental Health Refresh HERE [affiliate link].
Connect with Laura Hope Made Strong website
Hope Made Strong on Facebook
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Hope Made Strong on YouTube
After 10 years as a lead pastor's wife, Jennie Senapatirante now serves alongside her husband Kevin ministering to churches, encouraging pastors, and leading a movement of prayer in the ministry he founded.Not only is she a wife and mom, she's an author, speaker, and podcaster! Find out how you can connect with her in the links below. In this episode Jennie shares her wisdom, her joy, and her heart for women to know they are seen by God.
Real Life with Jennie - Facebook Group
Jennie on Instagram
Real Life with Jennie - the podcast
Jennie's book - The Unnamed Zookeeper: Stories to Inspire the Best in You
Christ Connection - the website
Kay Harms is a pastorâs wife, mom, Bible teacher, author, speaker, and blogger. If thatâs not enough, she also has a fashion blog and YouTube channel! I loved chatting with her about her pastor wife life and how God led her to minister to women through her YouTube channel, Dressed For My Day. She also shares some practical tips to help us with our Spring wardrobe. Be sure and check out the links below so you can connect with Kay!
Leighann McCoy is a pastorâs wife and the founder of the Prayer Clinic ministry, an intercessory prayer ministry that mobilizes churches to pray. She has authored 17 books on prayer and leads the prayer ministry at Thompson Station Church for over 25 years. In this episode we talk about her role as prayer minister and how she experienced power of prayer in her own family. Parents, you will be so encouraged by her story!
Connect with Leighann Leighann's Facebook page
Leighann on Instagram
Leighann's website
The Prayer Clinic
Leighann's YouTube Channel
Leighann's books (including Spiritual Warfare for the Family)
Heather Creekmore is a pastorâs wife, mom, author, speaker, and podcast host. She helps women to uncover the spiritual root of body image issues and find freedom. You are going to love getting to know her in this episode!
Connect with Heather Heather's Compared to Who? Facebook Page
Heather on Instagram
Heather's Website
Heather's Books
Compare to Who?  [affiliate link]
The Burden of Better [affiliate link]
Do you have a God-given dream inside you? Carrie Turansky, pastor's wife and author, is going to inspire you to take the next step in seeing that dream become a reality. In this episode, she shares about her pastor wife life and becoming a published writer. Her most recent novel, No Journey Too Far, will be released in late Spring 2021.
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Scott's website - BiblicalParenting.Org
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Diane Nix is the director and founder of Contagious Joy 4 Him, a network of encouragement to ministry wives. Her story will encourage and inspire you and I canât wait for you to hear about how she ministers to pastorsâ wives!
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In 2019, Ashley Brown and her husband Greg began feeling Godâs call to plant a church. Only God knew what we now all know . . . a pandemic was coming. But that didnât stop them from moving forward, âzoomâing their launch team gatherings and planting a church in the midst of a pandemic! If thatâs not dramatic enough, in the fall of 2020, Ashley and Greg both contracted COVID. Ashleyâs symptoms were mild enough, but Gregâs symptoms were extreme and turned into one of the rarest casest (1 out of only 30 documented in the world!) doctors had ever seen. Their story is truly a miraculous one and your faith will be strengthened as you listen!
Links we Mentioned Rhythms of Renwal - Rebekah Lyons
Slack - a communication platform used by business and ministries to share information, chat, and so much more!
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Ashleyâs Business - Grace & Porter - on Instagram
Grace & Porter website
7 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Bible Reading Plan **1. Remember the WHY.** We donât follow the plan just so we can check off a box and say we accomplished it. We read the Word to know God and to develop a deeper relationship with Him. Reading the Word gives us a greater understanding of who He is and shows us a wider picture of what He has done, what He is doing, and what He is going to do. It reminds us who we are because of Him and reveals our purpose. It helps us set our focus on things above, and gives us wisdom to live the life He created us to live.
2. Choose a time and a place. When is the best time to read? Believe it or not, there is no hard, fast rule about when you have your quiet time. For most of us, the morning works out to be the best time â a time before the distractions of the day hit. By getting up a few minutes earlier, you have the benefit of setting your focus for the day. You have the opportunity to let Godâs voice be the first voice that you hear, before all the other voices in your world have a chance to barge in.
Some people use their lunch break for their time. Others before they go to sleep. The important thing is to choose a time when you are alert and can really focus on what the Word is saying.
Whatever time you choose, commit to it. Show up. Be ready to receive. If something happens and you miss your time, reschedule it for later. Getting behind is discouraging and the enemy will do his best to influence you to just give up. If you get behind, donât give up. Keep going! Catch up when you can!
Decide where you are going to read. I like to read at my desk because I take a lot of notes. I like to have my pens and highlighters handy. Wherever you choose, choose a place as free from distraction as possible. If youâre like me and want to have supplies ready, get a basket or a bag and put your Bible, journal, and pens in it so itâs always ready to go.
3. Use a print Bible. We live in a time where everything is available digitally. Itâs really easy to open the Bible app on your phone and read from there. But can I encourage you to use a print Bible? Our minds have become accustomed to opening our phones and just skimming through content and we miss so much!. Scientific studies have shown that we absorb more when we read printed books over digital ones.
Having an actual Bible in our hands allows us to really engage with the Word. Highlighting and underlining and making notes in the margins personalizes our experience and keeps our attention.
One thing you may find helpful though, is to listen to the Word while you read it. I use the audio from the Bible app while I read the Word in my print Bible and thereâs something to hearing the words and seeing the words at the same time.
You can find the Bibles that PD and I will using on Amazon. We both like having the wide margins to take notes in, but they also make a regular OYB thatâs smaller and a little easier to handle. You can also use a Bible you already have and follow along with the printed plan.
4. Keep a journal. I am a writer. I write everything down, so of course I keep a quiet time journal. I learned this from my first mentor when I was a teenager and I absolutely treasure looking back at what Iâve written!
My journal is probably a bit more elaborate than most peoples, but the principle of journaling â of writing down what you observed in the Wo
When Hilary's mom made her take piano lessons because one day she might marry a pastor and need to know how to play the piano, Hilary told her "I will never marry a pastor!"
Well, how's that working out for you, Hilary? In this episode, she shares her story of moving from unsaved pastor's kid to a lead pastor's wife who plays the piano and serves her church in a multitude of other ways. You're going to love her joy and be encouraged by her testimony.
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To hear more about Hilary's son's story head over to Tate's Testimony.
Email Hilary at hilbug10@vt.edu
Links We Mentioned
The Blessing - Cody Carnes / Kari Jobe
Graves Into Gardens by Elevation
Unraveled
The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield
Cultivate by Lara Casey
On todayâs episode, Iâm chatting with Heather Olson. You may remember her from Episode 079: Facing Cancer with Faith. Today weâre talking about hosting a women's conference at your church. Heather shares how she was led to begin and the practical steps we can take to do the same! She even provided us with the conference schedule and you may want to print it out to use as a reference as she walks us through how she makes it work.
Nina Thomas and her husband, Chad, are lead pastors in Indiana. In addition to leading their church, they both have full-time jobs and are raising two kids. In our conversation she shares how they are able to make it all work.
Gina Davis is a lead pastorâs wife and mom to 3 boys (and 1 girl doggie!). On this episode of the podcast she shares how she supports and encourages her husband who battles depression and anxiety. I love her transparency and her heart. Youâre going to love this episode!
Connect with Gina Instagram -@GinaZDavis
Resources We Mentioned Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life Doesnât Make Sense by Paul David Tripp (book)
Daily Light Devotional (website)
The Language of Flowers (book)
Burn the Ships - For King and Country
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Rachel Risner is a pastorâs wife, homeschooling mom to 7 (with number 8 on the way!), and the author of Significant - A Study of Women in Jesus' Genealogy: Six Ordinary Women, One Extraordinary God. In this episode, Rachel shares how God led her to write Significant and what she learned during the process. If God has called you to something specific and youâre doubting yourself, youâre going to be so encouraged by this episode!
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Erin Holmes is a pastor's wife and the founder of Treasured Groups - "a small group ministry designed to bring women together from all churches and denominations."Â In this episode, she shares how Treasured Groups can provide a simple yet effective way to connect with the women of your church and community through the Word.
Jessica Parnell is a pastor's wife in Las Vegas who is passionate about the Word of God. I've been watching her rock the online Bible study thing since the pandemic turned everything upside down and I invited her to chat with me in the Facebook group about how she is making it work. It was so good I decided to add it as a bonus episode for the podcast!
Kelly Cushman and her husband serve as the Family Life Pastors at their church in Ohio. She RADIATES joy as she shares about her pastor wife life! I loved chatting with her about how she juggles ministry plus a full-time job and does it with such enthusiasm! Also, she and her husband experienced one of the scariest things that could happen to someone and she tells the crazy story in this episode. (So be sure and listen until the end!)
What does your prayer life look like in this season of the COVID-19 pandemic? It's more important than ever that we pray for our churches and Stevie Ciske has some great tips and inspiration on how and why to prays as leaders.
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Heather Conley is a pastors' wife and mom of two in Rock Hill, South Carolina. In this episode she shares how they made the transition to lead pastoring in the midst of their 13-month old daughter's cancer diagnosis. She also shares how God taught her to say "no" to unrealistic expectations and be who He created you to be.
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We are experiencing an unprecedented (at least in our lifetime) event as this episode goes live. As pastors' wives, we are stepping into a whole new arena of ministry and as a popular meme says, "and just like that, we were all televangelists."
We are learning more than ever before that the Church is not a building and we are finding new ways to connect with our people. The creativity of Church Creatives around the world has lit up the Facebook groups I'm in and I wanted to share a few ideas on how we can continue to minister in this crazy season!
This list is certainly not exhaustive, but I asked the ladies in the Pastor Wife Life Facebook group how they are connecting with their people and communities and I've compiled some of these answers right here.
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Provide lunches for healthcare employees. (Andrea Z.)
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Send out a daily text with a prayer focus for the day. (Julie M.)
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Create a private Facebook group for your church family. (Julie M.)
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Feeding kids in the local community. (Julie M.)
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Feeding parents at the local children's hospital. (Julie M.)
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Zoom Meetings (Nicole C.) Zoom is a video conferencing app that allows you to meet virtually and it's a fun way to connect. People are leading Sunday School classes, Bible studies, small groups, youth gatherings, discipleship, etc. The possibilities are endless!
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Phone calls. Yes! Actual phone calls. (This is way out of my comfort zone, but I'm making myself do it!) A lot of our older members aren't comfortable texting and some don't do social media at all so a phone call to them means so much! We divided our church directory between the staff and leadership and are all making phone calls to our congregation.
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Post Bible stories and lessons for kids. Many churches are posting quick videos from their children's pastor or directors. LifeChurch has a ton of free resources available. Other companies have waived their copyright restrictions to those who have purchased their curriculum.
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Provide a packet for kids with worksheets, crafts, and other things to go along with the video lessons. Drop them off at homes.
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Coronavirus Caroling. One of our members, Jenna, posted "this past Saturday, myself and a few other ladies went 'coronavirus caroling'. We drove separately to peopleâs homes from our church family and sang hymns to them from their yards (a responsible distance apart). I canât tell you how many people stood on their porches in tears singing with us. It
Jeanine Sanchez is a pastorâs wife and mom of 5 and grandmother of 4. She is passionate about raising kids who love God and the ministry, in this episode she gives some really practical steps you can take to cultivate that environment.
Heather Olsonâs Facebook bio describes her as âPastorâs wife, mama of 3, cancer butt-kicker, & speaker w/ a story that glorifies Jesus!â and I couldnât agree more. First diagnosed with cancer 20 years ago at the age of 16, Heather has faced multiple cancers multiple times and her story will stir your faith in God. I canât wait for you to get to know her!
Links We Mention Even If - Mercy Me
Yes I Will - Vertical Worship
Alive - Big Daddy Weave
Psalms Vol. 2 - Shane & Shane
The Story - Max Lucado
The Jesus Storybook Bible - Sally Lloyd Jones
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Heatherâs website
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CaShanda McConnell is one busy pastorâs wife! Not only does she serve alongside her youth pastor husband, together they founded an organization that teaches youth how to become character-driven revivalists in their community and school. They have found so much favor in the public school system that they are able to do this through an in-school character education program! On top of all that, CaShanda is a mom and also works in the corporate world. She shares how they make it all work and a lot of it has to do with their family vision retreat. Youâre going to get a ton from this episode!
Linnea Ransom and her husband are part of a church planting network that plants churches near military bases. Currently, her family is in Okinawa and in this episode she shares about what itâs like to minister to military personnel and their families in Japan.
Connect with Linnea Ransoms in Okinawa
Ransomed by Jesus - Linneaâs personal blog
Our Stories: Journeys from Miscarriage to Hope
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Transitioning from one church to another is something that 99.9% of pastorsâ wives will experience. In this episode, Andrea Hoffman shares what sheâs learned about transitioning well. Her advice will be super valuable for those of you who are transitioning or are about to. But even if youâre settled somewhere, youâll love getting to know her!
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Meredith Thomas and her husband got married in June 2019 and by July 2019 they were pastoring a church in West Virginia! She has such a heart for God and the pastor wife life. You'll hear a lot of wisdom from this young pastor's wife and I know you'll be encouraged!
Be sure and check out Meredith's questions to ask the pastoral search committee!
Links We Mentioned The Roloff's Marriage Journal
Behind the Scenes Podcast with Jeremy & Audrey Roloff
Books by John Mark Comer
To Hell with the Hustle - Jefferson Boethke
The Briefing with Al Moehler (podcast)
What Should I Read Next with Anne Bogel (podcast)
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Meredith on Facebook
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Lexa Thometz is a lead pastor's wife and the worship leader at her church. She is also a mom and foster mom with a very special superpower. You'll love hearing all about her pastor wife life on this episode of the podcast!
Niki Hardy is a pastor's wife from the UK who moved to Charlotte, NC to plant a church with her husband, Al and their 3 kids. She will be a HUGE encouragement to you as she shares her story of not just surviving a rectal cancer diagnosis (YIKES!), but thriving through it. Niki has written an amazing book that you're going to want to order. (PRO TIP: Get the audio version - she recorded it herself in that lovely British accent!)
Michelle Humbert and her husband planted a church in Athens, TN less than two years ago. In this episode, she shares what that experience has been like. She also shares the Scriptures she prays over her husband each week. (Check out the link below!)
Links We Mentioned Coming Alive Ministries website
Scriptures to Pray Over Your Husband
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Kim Wahl and her husband Bill co-pastor The River in Ft. Gratiot, Michigan. In this episode, she shares how she became the pastorâs wife and the experience that led her and her husband to write the book The Complaining Cure. (A book that has the potential to completely change your life and I HIGHLY recommend it!)
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069: KIM WAHL â AUTHOR OF THE COMPLAINING CURE Kim Wahl and her husband Bill co-pastor The River in Ft. Gratiot, Michigan. In this episode, she shares how she became the pastorâs wife and the experience that led her and her husband to write the book The Complaining Cure. (A book that has the potential to completely change your life and I HIGHLY recommend it!)
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Kimâs Message â Itâs Just Another Brick in the Wall
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Kat Miller is a pastorâs wife in Hollywood, California. In this episode, she shares how she, an East Coast girl, ended up on the West Coast and how she became the pastorâs wife. Her husband is the Pastor of Community at Ecclesia Hollywood. She is passionate about living missionally and shares how she and the church are reaching out to people in their community.
In part 2 of my conversation with Malana Bracht, she shares how God led her family across the country without a pastoral position waiting. Her faith will encourage and inspire you in your pastor wife life!
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Kati Cannon is a young pastor's wife in a church where the next closest in age member is 25-30 years older! In this episode, she shares what her pastor wife life looks like as the mom of the only baby in church and her heart for the people God has placed in her life.
Lori Behrens never expected to be the pastor's wife, but here she is! She is so full of joy and you will hear it in her voice as she shares about adoption, the writing life, farm life, surviving breast cancer, and more. Get ready to be encouraged and inspired in your pastor wife life.
Jessica Parnell is a Campus Pastorâs wife who is passionate about the Word of God. In this conversation we talk about what Sundays are like at a satellite campus in a portable church setting, how she ministers in her church, and her passion for the Word.
Emily Fox is a youth pastorâs wife who comes from a pastoral family. She and her husband Kody pastor in a small town in Kentucky. A few weeks ago I had the joy of meeting Emily in real life. She only lives about 2 hours away so we met in the middle and enjoyed a FIVE HOUR lunch together at the cutest cafe! Youâre going to love her sweet spirit and love for God and people!
Last week I was feeling discouraged and defeated and I cried out to the Lord. He answered me immediately with Galatians 6:9.
In this week's episode, I'm reminding myself of three simple promises that keep me encouraged and focused.
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God has positioned us exactly where He we are supposed to be in this moment. Acts 17:26
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God has called us and given us a platform. Ephesians 2:10
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God has provided what we need for the calling He has given us. 2 Peter 1:3
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My husband, PD, joined me for this episode to talk about how pastors' wives can support and encourage their husbands.
In episode 60, host Jacque Garner shares Paulâs guidelines for ministering to the idle, the fainthearted, and the weak. This look at 1 Thessalonians 5:14 encourages us to look past our frustrations so we can love and serve the women of our church.
Jessi Strother has been married to her Handsome for 15 years. She's also a mom to 4 and together they are currently experiencing the In-Between. You are going to be encouraged by her story as she shares how they are thriving as they trust God for their next step.
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Streams in the Desert - L.B. Cowman
In this episode, I chat with Shauna Pilgreen, author of the book Love Where You Live. Shauna is passionate about "living sent" wherever God has placed you. You will be encouraged and inspired in your own pastor wife life as she shares the story of her move from small town to big city.
In this episode, I'm sharing my word of the year. It completely surprised me, but I've been prayerfully planning how to walk it out. I hope this episode will encourage and inspire you to connect with the women in your church in 2019.
In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul shares 4 ways we are called to live. These four focus points provide a great reminder for us and help us to start the new year with intention.
Hebrews 12:1 tells us to lay aside every hindrance and the sin that easily ensnares us. What do you need to leave behind in 2018 so you can enter 2019 with nothing holding you back?
Janice Love is a lead pastor's wife and an author and offers coaching to pastors' wives. On this episode she shares her story of how she became the pastor's wife and so much more! You will be encouraged by her faith in God and her commitment to the pastor wife life.
I'm getting real transparent in this episode of the podcast. I love my pastor wife life, but it isn't always easy. The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy every blessing and promise that God has for us. He looks for ways to hinder our potential, our influence, our ministry . . . whatever it takes to keeps us ineffective. In this episode I am sharing how I found myself in a hard place and how God worked in me and brought me to a place of freedom.
Victoria Gilbert is a lead pastor's wife and mom of two. You will be so encouraged by her perspective on transition and how she stays peaceful and joyful through it all!
Heather Williams is a Children's Pastor's Wife who is passionate about ministry and serving alongside her husband even while working a full-time job. You're going to love hearing about her #pastorwifelife!
In this episode, I chat with Esther Littleifield, pastor's wife, mom, business owner and host of the new podcast, The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast.Â
JOY - it's one of the most appealing characteristics a person can exhibit and it should be easily recognizable in all Christians - especially pastors' wives! In this episode, we're talking about how to cultivate joy in our lives.
Imposter Syndrome means feeling like a fraud when you aren't one. It can hold you back from being all the God created you to be. In this episode, I'm sharing a few tips on how to overcome Imposter Syndrome so that you can flourish in your #pastorwifelife
Hannah Wright has only been a pastor's wife 2 MONTHS! But you are going to love this conversation. She has a lot of wisdom and that's probably because she has a heart to grow in her relationship with God and as a pastor's wife.
Rachel Rhoadarmer is a lead pastor's wife and author in Indiana. She is passionate about ministry and has a heart for helping women work through their past issues with sexual assault and trauma.Â
In this episode, I talk to Ana Weathers, a pastor's daughter. She shares what it's like growing up in a pastor's family. You're going to love hearing her heart!
For many of us, anxiety is an unwelcome houseguest who has stayed long past their time. In this week's episode, I share how Philippians 4:6-7 has helped me to deal with the anxiety that shows up in my life.
Passion. It draws people in. People are passionate about a lot of things. Family. Health & fitness. Food. Hobbies. Politics. Sports.
I believe that God has called us to be people of passion. No movement or cause can happen without passion. In the secular world and in the Christian sphere â people take notice of passion.
Stevie Ciske, a pastor's wife in Minnesota, is passionate about the #pastorwifelife. On this episode of the podcast, she shares her heart for God, family, and ministry.
Hospitality is a God-given mandate that allows us to share the love and generosity of Jesus with others. But, for some of us, it can be one of the hardest things to do! There are so many reasons we can find to avoid showing hospitality. In this episode, Jennifer Julian shares simple ways to extend hospitality to others. (HINT: Sometimes it's just showing up with toilet paper!) You're going to love her ideas and practical tips for sharing our lives with others.
What's your excuse for not going after the call of God on your life? God's giving you permission to pursue the dream He has for your life.
My daughters, Madison & Emma, join me on this episode to talk about what it's like to grow up in a pastor's family.
In this episode, Mark Garner, my firstborn, talks about what it's like to grow up in a pastor's family. Hearing Mark's point of view will bring you encouragement and inspire you as you raise up the next generation.
Bible study is an important discipline for every Christian. It doesn't have to be intimidating! In this episode, I share the 4 steps I take to make Bible study personal.Â
Every one of us faces struggles. How we respond to suffering reveals a lot about what we believe about God. Where do you turn when you feel overwhelmed? Thatâs the focus of this episode of The Pastorsâ Wives Podcast.
Frazzled. Â Sweaty. Â Grumpy. Â Exhausted. Â Do these words describe how you feel by the time you get to church on Sunday? Â Whether you are preparing for one service or multiple services, the challenge of reaching church full of peace, joy, and the Holy Spirit can be a struggle. Here are 5 strategies to help set you up for a spectacular Sunday!
So many of us are engaged in a battle - whether it's personal, toward our family, or in our ministry. In this episode, I talk about a specific battle we faced and how the Lord led me in to a deeper place of trust in Him and how my faith grew during this time.Â
Like many of you, I am speaking this Sunday - Mother's Day. Do you like to speak? Or are you a nervous wreck right now? I am no professional. But I am sharing how I prepare to speak in hopes that it will encourage you as you prepare to speak this weekend . . . or whenever!
There is no one way to becoming the pastor's wife. Each one of us has a unique story. Here's mine!
I love being a pastor's wife. In this episode, I talk about some of the reasons that I love being married to the pastor. I also giggle like a middle school boy, forget which episode I'm recording, and battle the singing frogs. Sigh. You're getting the real me in this one. Listen to Episode 18: Eleven Things I Love About Being the Pastor's Wife Things I Love About Being the Pastor's Wife 1. Seeing God transform lives 2. The opportunity to share His message 3. It keeps me accountable 4. Getting to celebrate what God does in people's lives 5. Hospital visits 6. Exposing my kids to different ministry leaders 7. Conferences 8. The front row 9. Outreach to the community 10. Mission trips 11. The opportunity to grow in my people skills
Your Turn What are your favorite things about being the pastor's wife? Share your thoughts in the comments section! Subscribe to The Pastors' Wives Podcast Don't miss a single episode of the PWP. Subscribe on iTunes today! Be A Guest on The Pastors' Wives Podcast Go to the FAQ page to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless! Survey for Pastors' Wives I would love for you to take a few minutes and fill out the ANONYMOUS survey I created. Your answers will help me make the PWP better!
If you missed the first 2 parts of this mini-series, you can listen by clicking on the links below.
- 015: The Productive Pastor's Wife, Part 1
- 016: The Productive Pastor's Wife, Part 2
Listen to Episode 17: The Productive Pastor's Wife, Part 3 Resources FlyLady Getting Things Done - David Allen To Do, Doing, Done - Lynne Snead & Joyce Wycoff What's Best Next - How The Gospel Transforms the Way You Get Things Done - Matt Perman
Your Turn Do you have routines set up? We'd love to read about them! Share your thoughts in the comments section!
Subscribe to The Pastors' Wives Podcast Don't miss a single episode of the PWP. Subscribe on iTunes today!
Be A Guest on The Pastors' Wives Podcast Go to the FAQ page to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless! Survey for Pastors' Wives I would love for you to take a few minutes and fill out the ANONYMOUS survey I created. Your answers will help me make the PWP better!
In Part 2 of the Productive Pastor's Wife, I am talking about how our roles and responsibilities affect our productivity. If you missed Part 1, click here to listen to The Productive Pastor's Wife, Part 1. God expects us to be productive! Each of us has a calling. Part of our calling is the same as every other disciple of Christ and part of our calling is unique. It is important for us to clarify the God-given roles and responsibilities for our lives and then to prioritize them.
Action Steps * Write down all of your current roles/responsibilities. * Ask the Holy Spirit to show you any part of the list that you need to eliminate. * Ask the Holy Spirit to show you anything you need to add to the list.
Listen to Episode 16: The Productive Pastor's Wife, Part 2 Resources What's Best Next - How The Gospel Transforms the Way You Get Things Done - Matt Perman
Your Turn What roles & responsibilities has God given you in this season of your life? Share your thoughts in the comments section!
Subscribe to The Pastors' Wives Podcast Don't miss a single episode of the PWP. Subscribe on iTunes today!
Be A Guest on The Pastors' Wives Podcast Go to the FAQ page to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless! Survey for Pastors' Wives I would love for you to take a few minutes and fill out the ANONYMOUS survey I created. Your answers will help me make the PWP better!
Productivity happens to be one of my favorite topics and based on responses from the survey, this is one the biggest struggles that pastors' wives face. In this episode, I introduce this subject with 5 principles for becoming a productive pastor's wife. 5 Principles of Becoming a Productive Pastor's Wife 1. Know who God is (the Gardener), who Jesus is (the Vine), and who you are (the branch). 2. Recognize which season you are in. The lack of visible fruit may just mean that you are in a season of pruning. 3. Remember that the Word has pruned you and will continue to prune you. Surrender to it! 4. Dwell in Him. Embrace the partnership with God. 5. Don't try to "branch" out on your own. Apart from Jesus, you can do nothing.
Resources What's Best Next - How The Gospel Transforms the Way You Get Things Done - Matt Perman Your Turn What has kept you from knowing or living your true identity? Share your thoughts in the comments section! Subscribe to The Pastors' Wives Podcast Don't miss a single episode of the PWP. Subscribe on iTunes today! Be A Guest on The Pastors' Wives Podcast Go to the FAQ page to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless! Survey for Pastors' Wives I would love for you to take a few minutes and fill out the ANONYMOUS survey I created. Your answers will help me make the PWP better!
Have you noticed the tagline on the podcast? "Embrace Your Identity. Fulfill Your Purpose." I'm talking about identity on this week's episode. My identity is NOT "the pastor's wife". Being the pastor's wife is just the platform from which my identity shines. Your identity is NOT based on . . . * your position * your husband's position * someone else's expectations * your gifts, callings, and talents * your appearance * your roles in life * what you do and how well you do it
Your identity is based on who God is and who He created you to be. But to all who did receive Him, who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God. John 1:12 If anyone is in Christ, He is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Your spiritual DNA, received when you become a child of God reveals your true identity! The enemy loves to deceive you and bring doubt; don't fall for his lies! Resources Meet the New You - Elisa Pulliam Who I Am in Christ - Neil T. Anderson Made for More: An Invitation to Live in Christ's Image - Hannah Anderson Your Turn What has kept you from knowing or living your true identity? Share your thoughts in the comments section! Subscribe to The Pastors' Wives Podcast Don't miss a single episode of the PWP. Subscribe on iTunes today! Be A Guest on The Pastors' Wives Podcast Go to the FAQ page to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless! Survey for Pastors' Wives I would love for you to take a few minutes and fill out the ANONYMOUS survey I created. Your answers will help me make the PWP better!
