Ministry Wives Podcast
By North American Mission Board
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Laura
Sep 20, 2019
absolutely love this podcast. always encouraging and filled with truth.
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I’m Amy Petersen. Welcome to the Ministry Wives Podcast. Here we have honest conversations about the realities of the ministry wife life and how to keep our hearts tethered to Jesus as we serve Him. Whether you’re seeking encouragement or practical tips, don’t miss out on these heartfelt discussions with women in various ministry contexts about the joys and challenges of ministry life.
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"I Know I Shouldn’t Strive for Perfection, But…” with Annie Locke
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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"I Know I Should Keep Fighting for My Marriage, But…” with Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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“I Know I Should Talk About My Faith More, But…” with Melanie Ratcliffe
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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“I Know I Should Live Set Apart, But…” with Tasha Calvert
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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“I Know I Shouldn’t Struggle with Doubt, But…” with Courtney Reissig
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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"I Know I Should Engage With My Neighbors, But..." with Amy-Jo Girardier
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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“I Know I Should Spend Time in the Word, But…” with Kelly Needham
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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Keeping Your Devotional Life Fresh with Gayle Rogers Foster
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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When Joy Feels Risky: A Biblical and Neuroscience Perspective with Nicole Zasowski
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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How to Walk with Jesus in Seasons of Pain with Vaneetha Risner
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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God’s Faithfulness in Every "Yes": Lynette Ezell on Ministry and Motherhood
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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Hopeful Sorrow: Lament, Faith, and the Journey towards Healing with Julie Busler
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Compassion-Driven Leadership: How to Cultivate a Heart for People with DeenDeen Vedoya
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Calm in the Chaos: How to Raise Ministry Kids in a Chaotic World with Heather Oldham
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Surviving Unexpected Ministry Shifts with Casey Kilgore
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Beyond Self-Effort: Ministry, Anxiety, & Finding True Dependence on God with Blair Linne
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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How to Walk in the Way of Wisdom with Jen Wilkin
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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God is More Than Enough Strength in Our Weakness with Kristen Wetherell
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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God is More Than Enough for Our Steadfastness with Kristi Billingsley
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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God is More Than Enough in Our Suffering with Whitney Capps
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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Balancing Faith & Finances: What Ministry Couples Should Know with Dr. Hance Dilbeck
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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How to Serve Where You are Planted with Susan E. Field
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Finding Your Leadership Voice with Casey Merrifield
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Am I Too Messy for Ministry?: Embracing Your Journey with Kim Hardy
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Wisdom from a Recovering Perfectionist with Scarlet Hiltibidal
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Navigating Change in Church Life with Darlene Dryer
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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The Introverted Ministry Wife with Holley Gerth
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Knowing Who You Are and Where You Fit in Ministry with Angie Elkins
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Embrace the Ministry You Have, Not What You Wish It Could Be with Elizabeth Woodson
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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God’s Beautiful Design for Marriage and Sex with Dr. Juli Slattery
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Contentment for a Ministry Family on a Limited Budget with Angela McClain
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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The First Years of Church Planting with Joy Ross
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Intimacy when Married to the Minister with Margie Frank
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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Loving Your Husband Through His Mental Wellness Struggles with Janet Dance
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Breaking Free of Mom Guilt with Jeannie Cunnion
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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Families with Disabilities and the Church with Missie Branch
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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Keeping an Organized Home with Tara Dew
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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Creative Ways to Weave Evangelism with Your Kids with Catherine Renfro
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Managing Chaotic Family Schedules with Aimee Joseph
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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Protecting Your Adult Children's Story with Christine Hoover
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Q & A With Christine and Kyle Hoover
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Practical Wisdom for Serving with Brothers in the Church (an interview with Amy Petersen)
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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The Life of a Lay Elder’s Wife (an interview with Caroline Cobb)
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Creating a Culture of Welcome in Your Church (an interview with Jen Oshman)
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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Embracing Biblical Lament (an interview with Danielle Kelly)
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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An Interview With Christine and Kyle Hoover (special guests Lynley and Ben Mandrell)
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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Motivations for Ministry (an interview with Krissie Inserra)
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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Serving in Small Churches (an interview with Wendy Ortiz)
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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Seasons of Spiritual Dryness (an interview with Kristen Wetherell)
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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From Pastor’s Wife to Pastor’s Widow (an interview with Melissa Swain)
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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Unmet Expectations in Ministry (an interview with Lisa Hughes)
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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Serving in Camp Ministry (an interview with Rachel Shelton)
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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The Joy of Raising Missionary Kids (an interview with Keri Folmar)
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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A Church Planting Couple’s Legacy (an interview with Jennifer Clifton)
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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Finding Your Place in Ministry (an interview with Angie Brown Elkins)
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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Expectations in Ministry (an interview with Jeanine Sanchez)
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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In Her Shoes: A Pastor’s Wife (an interview with Caroline Saunders)
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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Ministry After Covid (an interview with Kimberley McGibbon)
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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The Basics of Women’s Ministry (an interview with Kelly King)
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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Friendship Between Brothers and Sisters in the Church (an interview with Jen Wilkin and JT English)
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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Revitalization and Burnout (an interview with Andrea Valenti)
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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Intentional Rest in Church Planting (an interview with Vance and Kristie Pitman)
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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Spiritual Warfare (an interview with James and Desiree Westbrook)
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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Serving in Spanish Speaking Ministries (an interview with Carolina Santander, Yessenia Jimenez, Andrea Valenti, Karla Cox)
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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Maintaining a Tender Heart in Ministry (an interview with Amy Gannett)
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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Comparison and Competition in Ministry (an interview with Carla Sibley)
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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Serving the Suffering in Your City (an interview with Cassie Hammett )
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Sep 04, 2023 |
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Cultural Apologetics and the Ministry Wife (an interview with Trevin Wax )
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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Entering Ministry Mid-Career (an interview with Emay Yeng)
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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Sacrifice in Marriage and Ministry (an interview with Grace VanMaanen)
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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Ministry Training and Equipping (an interview with Tara Dew)
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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Friendship in Ministry (an interview with Clancey Garcia)
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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How to Counsel Other Women (Kristin Kellen)
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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Rhythms for a Lifetime of Marriage and Ministry (an interview with Jani Ortlund)
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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Navigating Transitions in Ministry (an interview with Lynley Mandrell)
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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Building Relationships with Pastors' Wives in Our Own Church (an interview with Bailey Leitch and Meredith Miller)
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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Creating Healthy Rhythms of Rest (an interview with Gregg and Kelly Matte)
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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Working Outside the Church and Home (an interview with Macy English)
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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How To Find Fun in Ministry (an interview with Tanya York)
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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Mentall Illness and the Ministry Wife (an interview with Julie Busler)
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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Navigating Criticism in Ministry (an interview with Ann Swindell)
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Feb 06, 2023 |
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Loneliness and the Ministry Wife (an interview with Rivers Partin)
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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Raising Teens While in Ministry (an interview with Kristie Anyabwile)
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Jan 23, 2023 |
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Sunday Mornings With Young Kids (an interview with Lindsey Carlson)
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Jan 16, 2023 |
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Ministry Q and A With Kyle and Christine Hoover
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Jan 09, 2023 |
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Ministry in a Transient Place (an interview with Brittany Brown)
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Nov 28, 2022 |
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Planting a Multicultural Church (an interview with Andreina Fasolino)
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Nov 21, 2022 |
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Longevity in Ministry (an interview with Donna Gaines)
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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Women’s Ministry (an interview with Elisa Medina)
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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Women in Leadership (an interview with Jen Wilkin)
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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Traps the Ministry Wife Must Avoid (an interview with Paige Wieser)
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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Anxiety and the Ministry Wife (an interview with Scarlet Hiltibidal)
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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Loving People Well (Including the Hard to Love) (an interview with Pascha Lee)
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Oct 10, 2022 |
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Ministering to Singles (an interview with Erin Berkey)
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Oct 03, 2022 |
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Thriving in Missional Community (an interview with Linda Yang)
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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Knowing What Needs are Yours to Meet (an interview with Aimee Joseph)
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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Supporting Other Women in Ministry (an interview with Amy Dodd)
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Sep 12, 2022 |
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Becoming a Disciple Maker (an interview with Kandi Gallaty)
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Sep 05, 2022 |
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Facing Our Fears in Ministry (an interview with Nira Abella)
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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How to Practice Hospitality (an interview with Amber Williams)
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Aug 22, 2022 |
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Discouragement in Ministry (an interview with Kathy Litton)
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Aug 15, 2022 |
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Ministry Wives with Christine Hoover - An Introduction to the Podcast
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Aug 01, 2022 |
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The First Two Chapters of How to Thrive as a Pastor's Wife
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May 03, 2022 |
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Glenna Marshall and Irene Sun on Transitions in Ministry
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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Marcella Hernandez on Discouragement in Ministry
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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Mandy Post on Church Planting and Serving Overseas Long-Term
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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Christina Im on Raising PKs
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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Rachel Welcher on Church Hurt and Church Conflict
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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Gregg and Kelly Matte on Rest, Renewal, Sabbaths, and Sabbaticals
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Mar 22, 2022 |
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Natarsha Roberson on Church Planting and Boundaries
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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Kyle and Christine Hoover on The Glass House Podcast: Emotional Health in Ministry
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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Lauren Chandler on Finding Your Sweet Spot of Service (And Saying No to Other Things)
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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Caron Loveless on Hard-Won Lessons Learned After Her Pastor-Husband's Affair
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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Nana Dolce on How to Develop and Teach a Bible Study Lesson
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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Ben and Lynley Mandrell: An Honest Conversation on Pastoral Ministry After Leaving
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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Megan Hill on the Pastor's Wife and Social Media
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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Greg Ogden on How to Make Disciples
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Jan 25, 2022 |
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Kaye Geiger on Relationships with Other Staff and Elder Wives at Your Church
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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Hannah Surh on Working Full-Time Outside the Home and Church While Serving as a Pastor's Wife
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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Garrett Kell on Contributing to a Healthy, Authentic Church Culture
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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Tristie Fisher on Cultivating Spiritual Vitality as a Pastor's Wife
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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Amie Patrick on Emotional and Relational Health for Leaders
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Nov 19, 2021 |
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Ryan and Seane' Rice on Partnership in Ministry
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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Jen Wilkin on Women in the Church with the Gift of Leadership
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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Sarah Beals on Small Church and Rural Ministry
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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Jen Oshman on Friendship for the Pastor's Wife
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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Susanne Rodriguez on Bivocational Ministry and a Disappointing Ending to Church Planting
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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Ashlyn Portero on Serving on Church Staff
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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The Pastor's Wife's Role: Jacki King, Irene Sun, and Abi Copeland
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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Kyle and Christine Hoover on Unhealthy Dynamics in Ministry and Marriage
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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An Invitation to Join Me in Studying God's Word
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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Vaneetha Risner on Finding Joy and Fighting Bitterness Through Suffering (Best of By Faith)
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Mar 09, 2021 |
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Becket Cook: A Gay Man's Incredible Story of Redemption (Best of By Faith)
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Mar 02, 2021 |
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Garrett Kell on Hiding Sin While Pastoring and God's Kindness Leading to Repentance (Best Of By Faith)
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Feb 23, 2021 |
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Missie Branch on Serving in Obscurity (Best of By Faith)
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Feb 16, 2021 |
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Kelly Needham on Friendship (Best of By Faith)
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Feb 09, 2021 |
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Irene Sun on Raising PKs (Best of By Faith)
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Feb 02, 2021 |
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Zack Eswine on Our Inconsolable Things (Best of By Faith)
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Jan 26, 2021 |
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Caroline Saunders on Being a Pastor's Wife
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Dec 08, 2020 |
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Dawn Barton on Surviving Cancer (and Laughing Through the Ugly Cry)
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Dec 01, 2020 |
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Denisse Cabrera on the Costs and Rewards of Church Planting
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Nov 24, 2020 |
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Kayla Stoecklein on Losing Her Husband to Suicide
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Nov 17, 2020 |
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Kristin Bauslaugh on Becoming a Widow and Single Parent
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Nov 10, 2020 |
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Vivian Mabuni on the Christian Asian American Experience
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Nov 03, 2020 |
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Abbey Wedgeworth on Experiencing Miscarriage
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Oct 27, 2020 |
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Elizabeth Woodson on Serving in Ministry and Through Singleness
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Oct 20, 2020 |
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Sheridan Voysey on Infertility from a Man's Perspective
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Oct 13, 2020 |
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Karen Loritts on Lessons Learned in 50 Years of Marriage and Ministry
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Oct 06, 2020 |
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Barnabas Piper on the Pain of Divorce
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Sep 29, 2020 |
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Laura Wifler on Parenting a Child With Special Needs
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Sep 22, 2020 |
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Grace English on God's Forgiveness After Choosing Abortion
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Sep 15, 2020 |
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Lisa Brockman on Growing up Mormon and Then Finding Christ
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Sep 08, 2020 |
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Rachel Gilson on Experiencing Same-Sex Attraction
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Sep 01, 2020 |
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Singleness in Quarantine
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May 25, 2020 |
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Marriage in Quarantine with Kyle and Christine Hoover
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May 01, 2020 |
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Broken Hearts with Christine Hoover
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Apr 21, 2020 |
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Lilly Park on Fighting Fear and Cultivating Courage
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Mar 31, 2020 |
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Vaneetha Risner on Fighting Bitterness
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Mar 24, 2020 |
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Courtney Reissig on Fighting an Allegiance to Fear
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Mar 17, 2020 |
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Hannah Anderson and Christine Hoover LIVE on Loving God With All Your Heart
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Mar 10, 2020 |
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Callie Nixon on Fighting the Sin of Lust
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Mar 03, 2020 |
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Rebekah Lyons on Fighting An Allegiance to Anxiety
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Feb 25, 2020 |
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Heather Creekmore on Body Image and Fighting Sinful Comparison
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Feb 18, 2020 |
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Rebecca Bender on Fighting Shame
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Feb 11, 2020 |
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Shona Murray on Fighting an Allegiance to Busyness
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Feb 04, 2020 |
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Hunter Beless on Fighting an Allegiance to Control
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Jan 28, 2020 |
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Esther Fleece Allen on Fighting an Allegiance to Performance and Success
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Jan 21, 2020 |
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Jasmine Holmes on Fighting an Allegiance to the Expectations of Others
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Jan 14, 2020 |
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Amie Patrick on How an Unhealthy Pace and Emotional Life in Church Planting Led to Implosion
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Nov 19, 2019 |
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Becket Cook: A Gay Man's Incredible Story of Redemption
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Nov 12, 2019 |
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Quina Aragon on Culture, the Immigrant, and Her True Home
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Nov 05, 2019 |
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Jennifer Greenberg on How Faith Moved Her From Abuse Victim to Survivor
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Oct 29, 2019 |
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Andrea Burke on What Repentance Looks Like After Committing Adultery
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Oct 22, 2019 |
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Alia Joy on Discovering God Through Weakness and Mental Illness
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Oct 15, 2019 |
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Olga Zapolska on Choosing Love Rather Than Fear After the Death of Her Son
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Oct 08, 2019 |
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Maegan Clark on When Your Dreams Are Shattered to Dust
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Oct 01, 2019 |
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Garrett Kell on Hiding Sin and God's Goodness to Bring it Into the Light
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Sep 24, 2019 |
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Sarah Mae on Forgiving When the Wound is Still Open
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Sep 17, 2019 |
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Afshin Ziafat on the Cost in His Life of Following Christ
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Sep 10, 2019 |
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Ask Me Anything with Kyle Hoover on Church Planting and Ministry
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Jun 18, 2019 |
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Kim Ransleben on Serving Right Where You Are
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Jun 11, 2019 |
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Lauren Weir on Serving Like Jesus
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Jun 04, 2019 |
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Amy Blair on Living, Serving, and Leading Cross-Culturally
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May 28, 2019 |
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Kyle Idleman on the Courage to Not Give Up
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May 21, 2019 |
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Trillia Newbell on Fears that Hold Us Back
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May 14, 2019 |
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Winn Collier on the Ministry of Words Through Writing and Pastoring
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May 07, 2019 |
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Carolyn McCulley on Women, Work, and the Church
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Apr 30, 2019 |
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Anna Perez on Church Planting
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Apr 23, 2019 |
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Greg Gilbert on Living and Serving From Grace Rather Than Guilt
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Apr 16, 2019 |
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Dorena Williamson on the Ministry of Bridge Building
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Apr 09, 2019 |
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Melissa Kruger on Teaching the Bible
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Apr 02, 2019 |
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Russell Moore on Endurance and Perseverance in Service
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Mar 26, 2019 |
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Lori McDaniel on the Gift of Leadership
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Mar 19, 2019 |
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Christie Purifoy on the Ministry of Placemaking
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Mar 12, 2019 |
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Caroline Cobb on Serving God Through Singing and Songwriting
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Mar 05, 2019 |
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Jared Wilson on Knowing Our Gifts and Serving in the Spirit's Power
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Feb 26, 2019 |
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Missie Branch on Serving in Obscurity
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Feb 19, 2019 |
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Bonus Episode: Let Me Share With You What I've Learned About Friendship
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Jan 01, 2019 |
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Ask Me Anything on Friendship (Season 3)
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Dec 18, 2018 |
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Lore Ferguson Wilbert on Loneliness and Friendship
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Dec 11, 2018 |