In this episode, join Reverend Segun Aiyegbusi and his wife, Modupe, Reverend Joshua Sati and his wife, Future, and Reverend Solomon Guruza and his wife, Tabitha in an honest conversation about the behind-the-scenes life of pastors wives.
Questions Discussed by the Pastors' Wives
- If you could switch roles with your husband for a day, what's the first thing you would change or do differently as the pastor?
- What is the most unrealistic expectation that has ever been placed on your as the pastor’s wife?
- What is one misconception people often have about pastor's wives that you wish others would understand better?
- If you could go back in time and give your younger pastor's wife self-one piece of advice, what would it be?
- In the spirit of transparency, have there been any moment where you felt like you hit a wall and considered giving up in ministry? How did you navigate those feelings and find resilience?
- What is one thing you love about your role as the pastor’s wife? Perhaps something you are secretly proud of?
- If you could design the ultimate 'Pastor's Wife Survival Kit,' what three items would you include in it and why?
- What's one vulnerability or fear you've had about this role, and how did you find courage or are you still working through it?
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In this episode, join Reverend Segun Aiyegbusi and his wife, Modupe, Reverend Joshua Sati and his wife, Future, and Reverend Solomon Guruza and his wife, Tabitha in an honest conversation about the behind-the-scenes life of pastors wives.
Questions Discussed by the Pastors' Wives
- If you could switch roles with your husband for a day, what's the first thing you would change or do differently as the pastor?
- What is the most unrealistic expectation that has ever been placed on your as the pastor’s wife?
- What is one misconception people often have about pastor's wives that you wish others would understand better?
- If you could go back in time and give your younger pastor's wife self-one piece of advice, what would it be?
- In the spirit of transparency, have there been any moment where you felt like you hit a wall and considered giving up in ministry? How did you navigate those feelings and find resilience?
- What is one thing you love about your role as the pastor’s wife? Perhaps something you are secretly proud of?
- If you could design the ultimate 'Pastor's Wife Survival Kit,' what three items would you include in it and why?
- What's one vulnerability or fear you've had about this role, and how did you find courage or are you still working through it?
EPISODE 4: Beneath the Surface: The Emotional Toll Pastors Don't Discuss
The Nigerian Pastors Podcast
37 minutes 26 seconds
1 year ago
EPISODE 4: Beneath the Surface: The Emotional Toll Pastors Don't Discuss
In this episode, hosts Reverend Segun Aiyegbusi and Reverend Joshua Sati take you on a journey of self-discovery and growth as they delve into the often-overlooked realm of emotional health in pastoral ministry. Listen as they help pastors unravel the intricate relationship between emotional health and spiritual maturity, exploring how neglecting the emotional aspect can hinder pastoral ministry. Join them as they uncover the top ten symptoms of emotionally unhealthy spirituality, drawing insights from Biblical case studies and practical steps to foster emotional well-being. Discover the keys to unlock a healthier, more fulfilling ministry and life.
KEY STATEMENTS AND CENTRAL IDEAS:
• Emotional Health and Spiritual Maturity: Emotional health is not a passive state but an active, intentional effort to understand, express, and regulate emotions. The profound connection between emotional health and spiritual maturity emphasizes that neglecting the emotional aspect hinders true growth in Christ.
• Top Ten Symptoms of Emotionally Unhealthy Spirituality: Using God to Run from God, Building God's kingdom without aligning with His will, Lack of Boundaries: Difficulty saying 'NO,' jeopardizing personal well-being (among others)
• Biblical Case Studies of Leadership from Emotional Unhealthiness:
o Numbers 20 (Moses): Leading out of burnout and anger.
o 1 Samuel 15 (King Saul): Leading from insecurity and people-pleasing.
o 2 Samuel 11 (David): Failing to guard the heart and succumbing to covetousness.
o Mark 6 (Herodias): Passing on emotional unhealthiness, choosing manipulation.
• Unpacking Emotional Health: Generational Insights:
o Generational Brokenness: Identifying unhealthy beliefs and behaviors, recognizing patterns in personal and family history.
o Generational Trauma: Acknowledging traumatic patterns, distinguishing between "Big T" and "Little t" traumas.
o Family Narrative Scripts: Understanding messages received from Father and Mother figures.
The Nigerian Pastors Podcast
In this episode, join Reverend Segun Aiyegbusi and his wife, Modupe, Reverend Joshua Sati and his wife, Future, and Reverend Solomon Guruza and his wife, Tabitha in an honest conversation about the behind-the-scenes life of pastors wives.
Questions Discussed by the Pastors' Wives
- If you could switch roles with your husband for a day, what's the first thing you would change or do differently as the pastor?
- What is the most unrealistic expectation that has ever been placed on your as the pastor’s wife?
- What is one misconception people often have about pastor's wives that you wish others would understand better?
- If you could go back in time and give your younger pastor's wife self-one piece of advice, what would it be?
- In the spirit of transparency, have there been any moment where you felt like you hit a wall and considered giving up in ministry? How did you navigate those feelings and find resilience?
- What is one thing you love about your role as the pastor’s wife? Perhaps something you are secretly proud of?
- If you could design the ultimate 'Pastor's Wife Survival Kit,' what three items would you include in it and why?
- What's one vulnerability or fear you've had about this role, and how did you find courage or are you still working through it?
