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Let’s be real—making and maintaining friendships as a pastor’s wife can be one of the hardest parts of ministry life. Loneliness is real, and finding your people isn’t always as easy as it sounds, especially when you’re living in a small town, raising little ones, or trying to navigate the unique role of being the…
Listeners of the podcast can receive EARLY ACCESS and a 20% discount through June 2 to the PERFECTING THE ART OF PARENTING YOUR PRODIGAL course by clicking HERE and using the code EARLY! Today, I’m thrilled to welcome back a dear friend and longtime voice on the podcast—Leighann McCoy. Leighann is an experienced pastor’s wife, a gifted author,…
In this episode of The Pastor Wife Life Podcast, Jacque chats with Kristen Cave, a youth pastor’s 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 partner—and how God answered that prayer in His perfect timing when she…
When God calls, the journey isn’t always clear, smooth, or comfortable. Yet, it’s through the challenges and uncertainties that He often does His most profound work. This was the theme of my latest conversation with Malana Bracht, pastor’s wife and co-author of Holy Spirit, Have Your Way. Her testimony is a remarkable story of healing,…
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 pastor’s wife but also through one of the most difficult seasons of her life—when her daughter experienced…
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…
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In this [replay] episode of The Pastor Wife Life podcast, Jacque Garner chats with Stevie Ciske about how to plan an intentional and meaningful Christmas. Stevie shares tips on keeping Christ at the center, managing holiday commitments, and creating a peaceful atmosphere for family and ministry life. They discuss practical strategies like prioritizing worship, simplifying…
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…
On this episode of the Pastor Wife Life podcast, I’m chatting with Brandice Lardner of 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…
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 incredibly precious to me because I had gone so long without it….
