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Ministry Wives Podcast — 201 episodes

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"I Know I Should Disciple My Family, But..." with Melissa Kruger

2

“I Know I Should Slow Down and Rest, But…” with Christy Nockels

3

“I Know I Should Trust God’s Timing, But…” with Rebecca George

4

“I Know I Should Step Out in Faith, But…” with Rachel Lovingood

5

"I Know I Shouldn’t Strive for Perfection, But…” with Annie Locke

6

"I Know I Should Keep Fighting for My Marriage, But…” with Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman

7

“I Know I Should Talk About My Faith More, But…” with Melanie Ratcliffe

8

“I Know I Should Live Set Apart, But…” with Tasha Calvert

9

“I Know I Shouldn’t Struggle with Doubt, But…” with Courtney Reissig

10

"I Know I Should Engage With My Neighbors, But..." with Amy-Jo Girardier

11

“I Know I Should Spend Time in the Word, But…” with Kelly Needham

12

Keeping Your Devotional Life Fresh with Gayle Rogers Foster

13

When Joy Feels Risky: A Biblical and Neuroscience Perspective with Nicole Zasowski

14

How to Walk with Jesus in Seasons of Pain with Vaneetha Risner

15

God’s Faithfulness in Every "Yes": Lynette Ezell on Ministry and Motherhood

16

Hopeful Sorrow: Lament, Faith, and the Journey towards Healing with Julie Busler

17

Compassion-Driven Leadership: How to Cultivate a Heart for People with DeenDeen Vedoya

18

Calm in the Chaos: How to Raise Ministry Kids in a Chaotic World with Heather Oldham

19

Surviving Unexpected Ministry Shifts with Casey Kilgore

20

Beyond Self-Effort: Ministry, Anxiety, & Finding True Dependence on God with Blair Linne

21

How to Walk in the Way of Wisdom with Jen Wilkin

22

God is More Than Enough Strength in Our Weakness with Kristen Wetherell

23

God is More Than Enough for Our Steadfastness with Kristi Billingsley

24

God is More Than Enough in Our Suffering with Whitney Capps

25

Balancing Faith & Finances: What Ministry Couples Should Know with Dr. Hance Dilbeck

26

How to Serve Where You are Planted with Susan E. Field

27

Finding Your Leadership Voice with Casey Merrifield

28

Am I Too Messy for Ministry?: Embracing Your Journey with Kim Hardy

29

Wisdom from a Recovering Perfectionist with Scarlet Hiltibidal

30

Navigating Change in Church Life with Darlene Dryer

31

The Introverted Ministry Wife with Holley Gerth

32

Knowing Who You Are and Where You Fit in Ministry with Angie Elkins

33

Embrace the Ministry You Have, Not What You Wish It Could Be with Elizabeth Woodson

34

God’s Beautiful Design for Marriage and Sex with Dr. Juli Slattery

35

Contentment for a Ministry Family on a Limited Budget with Angela McClain

36

The First Years of Church Planting with Joy Ross

37

Intimacy when Married to the Minister with Margie Frank

38

Loving Your Husband Through His Mental Wellness Struggles with Janet Dance

39

Breaking Free of Mom Guilt with Jeannie Cunnion

40

Families with Disabilities and the Church with Missie Branch

41

Keeping an Organized Home with Tara Dew

42

Creative Ways to Weave Evangelism with Your Kids with Catherine Renfro

43

Managing Chaotic Family Schedules with Aimee Joseph

44

Protecting Your Adult Children's Story with Christine Hoover

45

Q & A With Christine and Kyle Hoover

46

Practical Wisdom for Serving with Brothers in the Church (an interview with Amy Petersen)

47

The Life of a Lay Elder’s Wife (an interview with Caroline Cobb)

48

Creating a Culture of Welcome in Your Church (an interview with Jen Oshman)

49

Embracing Biblical Lament (an interview with Danielle Kelly)

50

An Interview With Christine and Kyle Hoover (special guests Lynley and Ben Mandrell)

51

Motivations for Ministry (an interview with Krissie Inserra)

52

Serving in Small Churches (an interview with Wendy Ortiz)

53

Seasons of Spiritual Dryness (an interview with Kristen Wetherell)

54

From Pastor’s Wife to Pastor’s Widow (an interview with Melissa Swain)

55

Unmet Expectations in Ministry (an interview with Lisa Hughes)

56

Serving in Camp Ministry (an interview with Rachel Shelton)

57

The Joy of Raising Missionary Kids (an interview with Keri Folmar)

58

A Church Planting Couple’s Legacy (an interview with Jennifer Clifton)

59

Finding Your Place in Ministry (an interview with Angie Brown Elkins)

60

Expectations in Ministry (an interview with Jeanine Sanchez)

61

In Her Shoes: A Pastor’s Wife (an interview with Caroline Saunders)

62

Ministry After Covid (an interview with Kimberley McGibbon)

63

The Basics of Women’s Ministry (an interview with Kelly King)

64

Friendship Between Brothers and Sisters in the Church (an interview with Jen Wilkin and JT English)

65

Revitalization and Burnout (an interview with Andrea Valenti)

66

Intentional Rest in Church Planting (an interview with Vance and Kristie Pitman)

67

Spiritual Warfare (an interview with James and Desiree Westbrook)

68

Serving in Spanish Speaking Ministries (an interview with Carolina Santander, Yessenia Jimenez, Andrea Valenti, Karla Cox)

69

Maintaining a Tender Heart in Ministry (an interview with Amy Gannett)

70

Comparison and Competition in Ministry (an interview with Carla Sibley)

71

Serving the Suffering in Your City (an interview with Cassie Hammett )

72

Cultural Apologetics and the Ministry Wife (an interview with Trevin Wax )

73

Entering Ministry Mid-Career (an interview with Emay Yeng)

74

Sacrifice in Marriage and Ministry (an interview with Grace VanMaanen)

75

Ministry Training and Equipping (an interview with Tara Dew)

76

Friendship in Ministry (an interview with Clancey Garcia)

77

How to Counsel Other Women (Kristin Kellen)

78

Rhythms for a Lifetime of Marriage and Ministry (an interview with Jani Ortlund)

79

Navigating Transitions in Ministry (an interview with Lynley Mandrell)

80

Building Relationships with Pastors' Wives in Our Own Church (an interview with Bailey Leitch and Meredith Miller)

81

Creating Healthy Rhythms of Rest (an interview with Gregg and Kelly Matte)

82

Working Outside the Church and Home (an interview with Macy English)

83

How To Find Fun in Ministry (an interview with Tanya York)

84

Mentall Illness and the Ministry Wife (an interview with Julie Busler)

85

Navigating Criticism in Ministry (an interview with Ann Swindell)

86

Loneliness and the Ministry Wife (an interview with Rivers Partin)

87

Raising Teens While in Ministry (an interview with Kristie Anyabwile)

88

Sunday Mornings With Young Kids (an interview with Lindsey Carlson)

89

Ministry Q and A With Kyle and Christine Hoover

90

Ministry in a Transient Place (an interview with Brittany Brown)

91

Planting a Multicultural Church (an interview with Andreina Fasolino)

92

Longevity in Ministry (an interview with Donna Gaines)

93

Women’s Ministry (an interview with Elisa Medina)

94

Women in Leadership (an interview with Jen Wilkin)

95

Traps the Ministry Wife Must Avoid (an interview with Paige Wieser)

96

Anxiety and the Ministry Wife (an interview with Scarlet Hiltibidal)

97

Loving People Well (Including the Hard to Love) (an interview with Pascha Lee)

98

Ministering to Singles (an interview with Erin Berkey)

99

Thriving in Missional Community (an interview with Linda Yang)

100

Knowing What Needs are Yours to Meet (an interview with Aimee Joseph)

101

Supporting Other Women in Ministry (an interview with Amy Dodd)

102

Becoming a Disciple Maker (an interview with Kandi Gallaty)

103

Facing Our Fears in Ministry (an interview with Nira Abella)

104

How to Practice Hospitality (an interview with Amber Williams)

105

Discouragement in Ministry (an interview with Kathy Litton)

106

Ministry Wives with Christine Hoover - An Introduction to the Podcast

107

The First Two Chapters of How to Thrive as a Pastor's Wife

108

Glenna Marshall and Irene Sun on Transitions in Ministry

109

Marcella Hernandez on Discouragement in Ministry

110

Mandy Post on Church Planting and Serving Overseas Long-Term

111

Christina Im on Raising PKs

112

Rachel Welcher on Church Hurt and Church Conflict

113

Gregg and Kelly Matte on Rest, Renewal, Sabbaths, and Sabbaticals

114

Natarsha Roberson on Church Planting and Boundaries

115

Kyle and Christine Hoover on The Glass House Podcast: Emotional Health in Ministry

116

Lauren Chandler on Finding Your Sweet Spot of Service (And Saying No to Other Things)

117

Caron Loveless on Hard-Won Lessons Learned After Her Pastor-Husband's Affair

118

Nana Dolce on How to Develop and Teach a Bible Study Lesson

119

Ben and Lynley Mandrell: An Honest Conversation on Pastoral Ministry After Leaving

120

Megan Hill on the Pastor's Wife and Social Media

121

Greg Ogden on How to Make Disciples

122

Kaye Geiger on Relationships with Other Staff and Elder Wives at Your Church

123

Hannah Surh on Working Full-Time Outside the Home and Church While Serving as a Pastor's Wife

124

Garrett Kell on Contributing to a Healthy, Authentic Church Culture

125

Tristie Fisher on Cultivating Spiritual Vitality as a Pastor's Wife

126

Amie Patrick on Emotional and Relational Health for Leaders

127

Ryan and Seane' Rice on Partnership in Ministry

128

Jen Wilkin on Women in the Church with the Gift of Leadership

129

Sarah Beals on Small Church and Rural Ministry

130

Jen Oshman on Friendship for the Pastor's Wife

131

Susanne Rodriguez on Bivocational Ministry and a Disappointing Ending to Church Planting

132

Ashlyn Portero on Serving on Church Staff

133

The Pastor's Wife's Role: Jacki King, Irene Sun, and Abi Copeland

134

Kyle and Christine Hoover on Unhealthy Dynamics in Ministry and Marriage

135

An Invitation to Join Me in Studying God's Word

136

Vaneetha Risner on Finding Joy and Fighting Bitterness Through Suffering (Best of By Faith)

137

Becket Cook: A Gay Man's Incredible Story of Redemption (Best of By Faith)

138

Garrett Kell on Hiding Sin While Pastoring and God's Kindness Leading to Repentance (Best Of By Faith)

139

Missie Branch on Serving in Obscurity (Best of By Faith)

140

Kelly Needham on Friendship (Best of By Faith)

141

Irene Sun on Raising PKs (Best of By Faith)

142

Zack Eswine on Our Inconsolable Things (Best of By Faith)

143

Caroline Saunders on Being a Pastor's Wife

144

Dawn Barton on Surviving Cancer (and Laughing Through the Ugly Cry)

145

Denisse Cabrera on the Costs and Rewards of Church Planting

146

Kayla Stoecklein on Losing Her Husband to Suicide

147

Kristin Bauslaugh on Becoming a Widow and Single Parent

148

Vivian Mabuni on the Christian Asian American Experience

149

Abbey Wedgeworth on Experiencing Miscarriage

150

Elizabeth Woodson on Serving in Ministry and Through Singleness

151

Sheridan Voysey on Infertility from a Man's Perspective

152

Karen Loritts on Lessons Learned in 50 Years of Marriage and Ministry

153

Barnabas Piper on the Pain of Divorce

154

Laura Wifler on Parenting a Child With Special Needs

155

Grace English on God's Forgiveness After Choosing Abortion

156

Lisa Brockman on Growing up Mormon and Then Finding Christ

157

Rachel Gilson on Experiencing Same-Sex Attraction

158

Singleness in Quarantine

159

Marriage in Quarantine with Kyle and Christine Hoover

160

Broken Hearts with Christine Hoover

161

Lilly Park on Fighting Fear and Cultivating Courage

162

Vaneetha Risner on Fighting Bitterness

163

Courtney Reissig on Fighting an Allegiance to Fear

164

Hannah Anderson and Christine Hoover LIVE on Loving God With All Your Heart

165

Callie Nixon on Fighting the Sin of Lust

166

Rebekah Lyons on Fighting An Allegiance to Anxiety

167

Heather Creekmore on Body Image and Fighting Sinful Comparison

168

Rebecca Bender on Fighting Shame

169

Shona Murray on Fighting an Allegiance to Busyness

170

Hunter Beless on Fighting an Allegiance to Control

171

Esther Fleece Allen on Fighting an Allegiance to Performance and Success

172

Jasmine Holmes on Fighting an Allegiance to the Expectations of Others

173

Amie Patrick on How an Unhealthy Pace and Emotional Life in Church Planting Led to Implosion

174

Becket Cook: A Gay Man's Incredible Story of Redemption

175

Quina Aragon on Culture, the Immigrant, and Her True Home

176

Jennifer Greenberg on How Faith Moved Her From Abuse Victim to Survivor

177

Andrea Burke on What Repentance Looks Like After Committing Adultery

178

Alia Joy on Discovering God Through Weakness and Mental Illness

179

Olga Zapolska on Choosing Love Rather Than Fear After the Death of Her Son

180

Maegan Clark on When Your Dreams Are Shattered to Dust

181

Garrett Kell on Hiding Sin and God's Goodness to Bring it Into the Light

182

Sarah Mae on Forgiving When the Wound is Still Open

183

Afshin Ziafat on the Cost in His Life of Following Christ

184

Ask Me Anything with Kyle Hoover on Church Planting and Ministry

185

Kim Ransleben on Serving Right Where You Are

186

Lauren Weir on Serving Like Jesus

187

Amy Blair on Living, Serving, and Leading Cross-Culturally

188

Kyle Idleman on the Courage to Not Give Up

189

Trillia Newbell on Fears that Hold Us Back

190

Winn Collier on the Ministry of Words Through Writing and Pastoring

191

Carolyn McCulley on Women, Work, and the Church

192

Anna Perez on Church Planting

193

Greg Gilbert on Living and Serving From Grace Rather Than Guilt

194

Dorena Williamson on the Ministry of Bridge Building

195

Melissa Kruger on Teaching the Bible

196

Russell Moore on Endurance and Perseverance in Service

197

Lori McDaniel on the Gift of Leadership

198

Christie Purifoy on the Ministry of Placemaking

199

Caroline Cobb on Serving God Through Singing and Songwriting

200

Jared Wilson on Knowing Our Gifts and Serving in the Spirit's Power

201

Missie Branch on Serving in Obscurity