The Pastor Wife Life
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.
Episodes
141 episodes since 2022
Finding Peace in the Busiest Seasons with Erica Heaps | Episode 155
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 Lo...
September 12, 2024
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Finding Hope & Healing after a Forced Transition with Robin Schmidt of PIR Ministries | Episode 154
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 (P...
July 22, 2024
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Episode 154
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Finding Food Freedom with Brandice Lardner of Grace-Filled Plate | Episode 153
On this episode of the Pastor Wife Life podcast, I’m chatting with Brandice Lardner of Grace-Filled Plate of Grace-Filled Plate.At Grace Filled Plate, Brandice guides Christian women to overcome the diet mindset and discover food freedom...
July 11, 2024
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Episode 153
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Embracing Joy in the Pastor Wife Life with Barb Raveling | Episode 152
Today on the podcast, we’re 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...
July 04, 2024
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Episode 152
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58:56
Set Free: From Addiction to the Pastor Wife Life with Carrie Blackley | Episode 151
Carrie Blackley is a Tennessee pastor’s 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 pastor’s wife is an amazing testimony of the power of God...
June 27, 2024
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Episode 151
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44:36
Empowered by Faith: Encouragement for Pastors' Wives with Special Needs Kids | Episode 150
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 import...
June 20, 2024
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Episode 150
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1:06:21
Loving the Pastor Wife Life with Kristen Smith | Episode 149
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. ...
April 04, 2024
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Episode 149
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58:52
Lessons Learned in Transition with Julie Lynn Ashley | Episode 148
Transitioning out of one ministry and into the next is one of the most challenging aspects of the pastor wife life and it’s one that 99.99% will probably experience at least once. In today’s episode, Julie Lynn Ashley shares the lessons she lea...
March 28, 2024
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Recognizing Toxic Relationships & Finding Healing with Lisa Dingle | Episode 147
Lisa Dingle is not just a pastor’s wife and mom, she is also the program supervisor for a social services program with a master’s degree in psychology. In today’s episode, Lisa shares her story of finding herself and her then-fiance (and spoile...
March 21, 2024
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Episode 147
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57:07
Body Image & The Pastor Wife Life with Heather Creekmore | Episode 146
You may remember today’s guest from episode 96. Heather Creekmore is a pastor’...
March 14, 2024
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Episode 146
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Finding Wholeness & Healing When Life Doesn't Go As Planned with Angeline Garlinghouse | Episode 145
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 l...
February 28, 2024
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When Pastors' Wives Grieve with Kerstin Turner | Episode 144
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 s...
February 08, 2024
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Episode 144
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1:18:20
Thriving in a Ministry Marriage with Carrie Turansky | Episode 143
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 MENTIONEDYNAB
January 18, 2024
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Episode 143
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1:05:17
Stepping Into 2024 | Episode 142
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 I’m sharing the questions I asked myself on New Year's Eve to prepare for the year ahead and I’m invitin...
January 13, 2024
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A Fresh Perspective on Pastor Wife Life with Ciera Sanders | Episode 141
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! CONNECT WITH CIERA
January 04, 2024
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Episode 141
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59:53
The First Pastorate Life with Bre Dickson | Episode 140
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 t...
October 20, 2023
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Episode 140
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1:08:42
3 Things I'd Tell My Younger Pastor Wife Self with Shari Wenig
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!
August 25, 2023
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Episode 139
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33:06
3 Things I'd Tell My Younger Pastor Wife Self with Brianne Henry and Stevie Ciske, part 2 | Episode 138
Listen to the first episode in the series: Episode 137O...
August 17, 2023
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Episode 138
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30:50
3 Things I'd Tell My Younger Pastor Wife Self with Brianne Henry and Stevie Ciske, part 1 | Episode 137
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August 10, 2023
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Advice from a New-ish Pastor's Wife | Episode 136
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.Cheryn's YouTube Channels
August 03, 2023
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Lessons from a Grief Coach with Julie Lynn Ashley | Episode 135
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 lo...
April 07, 2023
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Walking Through Anxiety to Peace with Karen Altizer | Ep. 134
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
March 10, 2023
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Episode 132
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59:47
Making Guests Feel Welcome with Barb Raveling | Episode 133
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 opportunit...
February 17, 2023
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Episode 133
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50:35
Holy Hygge with Jamie Erickson | Ep. 132
Jamie Erickson is a wife, homeschool mom of 5, author, and founder of The Unlikely Homeschool blog. On this episode, she shares how hygge ...
February 09, 2023
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Episode 132
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Praying From the Cave | Episode 131
It’s 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...
January 12, 2023
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