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The Pastor Wife Life
Jacque Garner
150 episodes
1 month ago
Send us a text 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 pastor’s wife. In this episode of The Pastor Wife Life Podcast, I’m joined by Bre Dickson, who’s back to share her journey of learning how to build authentic friendsh...
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Send us a text 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 pastor’s wife. In this episode of The Pastor Wife Life Podcast, I’m joined by Bre Dickson, who’s back to share her journey of learning how to build authentic friendsh...
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Episodes (20/150)
The Pastor Wife Life
Developing Friendships as a Pastor's Wife with Bre Dickson | Episode 163
Send us a text 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 pastor’s wife. In this episode of The Pastor Wife Life Podcast, I’m joined by Bre Dickson, who’s back to share her journey of learning how to build authentic friendsh...
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5 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes

The Pastor Wife Life
Perfecting the Art of Parenting Your Prodigal with Leighann McCoy | Episode 162
Send us a text 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! Use the code EARLY to receive 20% off! 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, and someone who brings both deep wisdom and refreshing honesty to every conversation. In this episode, she shares about he...
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5 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes

The Pastor Wife Life
Diabetes & Discipleship with Kaycee Parker | Episode 161
Send us a text 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 met Kevin. Just six weeks after their wedding, they moved to Northern Kentucky and jumped right into youth ministry together. Kristen talks about the early days of m...
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5 months ago
51 minutes

The Pastor Wife Life
The Youth Pastor Wife Life with Kristen Cave | Episode 160
Send us a text 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 met Kevin. Just six weeks after their wedding, they moved to Northern Kentucky and jumped right into youth ministry together. Kristen talks about the early days of m...
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6 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes

The Pastor Wife Life
The Power of Gospel Conversations with Amber Hays | Episode 159
Send us a text In this episode of The Pastor Wife Life, Jacque chats with Amber Hays, a Mississippi pastor’s wife with a heart for gospel conversations and a bold story of obedience. Amber and her husband, Gabby, are part of Renovate Church in Cleveland, Mississippi—a college town where God is moving in powerful ways. Amber shares what it’s like to plant a church from the ground up, how her own life is being shaped through simple, Spirit-led gospel conversations, and how those moments are tra...
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6 months ago
37 minutes

The Pastor Wife Life
Trusting God in the Transitions with Malana Bracht | Episode 158
Send us a text In this episode, Jacque welcomes back Malana Bracht, pastor’s wife and co-author of Holy Spirit, Have Your Way. Malana shares her powerful testimony and the incredible journey she and her husband, Travis, have walked in ministry. From unexpected moves to miraculous provision, Malana's story is a testament to God's faithfulness and the beauty of stepping into His calling. Key Highlights: Malana reflects on her first podcast appearance and updates listeners on life since then, in...
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10 months ago
34 minutes

The Pastor Wife Life
Trusting God Through Unexpected Challenges with Sarah Hutchinson | Episode 157
Send us a text 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 a serious accident. Her story is one of perseverance, trust in God, and learning to find balance in the midst of it all. Walking Through the S...
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11 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes

The Pastor Wife Life
Unwavering Faith: Living with Parkinson’s with Katie Fordham
Send us a text 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 chronic illness, and emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, gratitude, and community. Katie's story is a powerful testi...
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12 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes

The Pastor Wife Life
[REPLAY] Planning an Intentional Christmas with Stevie Ciske | Episode 129
Send us a text This is a replay of an episode from 2022, but it's so good I wanted to share it again to inspire you to get ready to celebrate the season! This week on the podcast we're getting really practical! Stevie Ciske is a master planner of all things (my description, not hers!) and she is sharing how she makes Christmas memories with her family throughout the month of December. The key is PLANNING! Not only does she share some great ideas, she's given us a few resources (see the link...
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1 year ago
1 hour 5 minutes

The Pastor Wife Life
Finding Peace in the Busiest Seasons with Erica Heaps | Episode 155
Send us a text 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 Lord in their community, Erica’s story is full of faith, fun, and an inspiring example of what it means to fully commit to God's plan. - - - - - Join the Private Facebook Community The Pastor Wife Life group on Facebook is a private group...
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1 year ago
56 minutes

The Pastor Wife Life
Finding Hope & Healing after a Forced Transition with Robin Schmidt of PIR Ministries | Episode 154
Send us a text 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 wounded pastors and their families. Learn how PIR helps restore hope, trust, and a sense of calling to those who have dedicated their lives to min...
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1 year ago
1 hour 3 minutes

The Pastor Wife Life
Finding Food Freedom with Brandice Lardner of Grace-Filled Plate | Episode 153
Send us a text 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 through a relationship with Christ. Despite knowing our needs are met in Jesus, many of us get swept up in worldly thinking and past struggles. We try to fix our food issues with tools that aren't from the Lord. While God may use various tools...
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1 year ago
45 minutes

The Pastor Wife Life
Embracing Joy in the Pastor Wife Life with Barb Raveling | Episode 152
Send us a text 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. The enemy often tries to steal our joy. While this is true for any believer, it sometimes feels particularly intense in the pastor's wife life. We face unique challenges as...
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1 year ago
1 hour

The Pastor Wife Life
Set Free: From Addiction to the Pastor Wife Life with Carrie Blackley | Episode 151
Send us a text 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. You will love her genuine heart and be encouraged by her faith! CONNECT WITH CARRIE Carrie on Facebook The Highlands Church on Facebook - - - - - Join the Private Facebook Community The Pastor Wife Life group on Facebook is a privat...
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1 year ago
45 minutes

The Pastor Wife Life
Empowered by Faith: Encouragement for Pastors' Wives with Special Needs Kids | Episode 150
Send us a text 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 importance of finding spiritual and relational support. She also gives great insight into way the church can be more inclusive and understanding, ensuring that all families feel welcomed and supported. If you are a pastors' wife and mom to kid...
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1 year ago
1 hour 7 minutes

The Pastor Wife Life
Loving the Pastor Wife Life with Kristen Smith | Episode 149
Send us a text 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. On this episode we talked about so many things and I struggled with giving this episode a title because it was all so good! So get ready to hear about starting a book club in your church, transitioning from one church to another, ...
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1 year ago
1 hour

The Pastor Wife Life
Lessons Learned in Transition with Julie Lynn Ashley | Episode 148
Send us a text 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 learned when she and her husband were faced with an unexpected transition. From the initial shock of realizing change was happening to the eventual acceptance and navigation of the transition, it’s clear that Julie Lynn relied heavily on her...
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1 year ago
55 minutes

The Pastor Wife Life
Recognizing Toxic Relationships & Finding Healing with Lisa Dingle | Episode 147
Send us a text 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 spoiler alert: now husband) in a toxic relationship with a narcissistic pastor. Although it nearly destroyed Lisa and John’s relationship, twenty years later she is thankful for all that she learned about who God is through that season and how ...
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1 year ago
58 minutes

The Pastor Wife Life
Body Image & The Pastor Wife Life with Heather Creekmore | Episode 146
Send us a text You may remember today’s guest from episode 96. Heather Creekmore is a pastor’s wife, author, podcaster, online course creator and coach focused on improving body image from a biblical perspective. In today’s episode, we chat about the cultural pressure on women’s body and how we can find a balanced and biblical approach to body image, food, and exercise. We talked the importance of addressing struggles with body image in our churches and how we can engage in open and honest co...
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1 year ago
1 hour 6 minutes

The Pastor Wife Life
Finding Wholeness & Healing When Life Doesn't Go As Planned with Angeline Garlinghouse | Episode 145
Send us a text 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 lies of the enemy and how that helped her to walk in wholeness and healing in her own life. CONNECT WITH ANGELENE Angelene on Facebook Angelene's book - Becoming Who God Created You To Be LINKS WE MENTIONED Lord, I Want to Know You - Kay...
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1 year ago
1 hour 6 minutes

The Pastor Wife Life
Send us a text 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 pastor’s wife. In this episode of The Pastor Wife Life Podcast, I’m joined by Bre Dickson, who’s back to share her journey of learning how to build authentic friendsh...