In this episode, Brenda, Janie, and Janice explore the often-overlooked issue of ageism in the church and why older women continue to play a vital role in ministry and community life. This conversation highlights the biblical and practical importance of intergenerational relationships, showing how every age group brings unique strengths to the body of Christ. Together, we’ll unpack how fostering age diversity can lead to a richer, more connected church family.
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When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.
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Serving in women’s ministry is a calling filled with joy, but it can also leave us exhausted and stretched thin. In this episode, Brenda, Christy, and Grace talk honestly about the weight of expectations, the creep of fatigue, and the struggle to balance service with rest. Together we’ll explore how to find refreshment in God’s presence and practical rhythms that help us continue serving with both passion and peace.
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When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.
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Today, Brenda sits down with Cicely Corry to explore why Gen Z is showing a greater spiritual openness than previous generations, even as women are leaving the church at higher rates than men for the first time in decades. They delve into the cultural forces and personal experiences fueling this change and offer practical ways that churches can create a more inviting space for women who may be spiritually seeking but wary of organized religion.
Cicely Corry serves as the Editorial Director at Barna Group, where she oversees the creation of research-driven resources that help church leaders understand cultural and spiritual trends. Cicely brings years of experience in publishing and communications, equipping leaders to engage the next generation with clarity and compassion. Find out more about her work at www.cicelycorry.com.
We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit.
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When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.
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Join Brenda Leavenworth as she interviews celebrated author Robin Gunn about her life, writing, and the inspiration behind her beloved books. Robin reflects on her most impactful books, shares stories from her writing journey, and discusses how she weaves biblical truth into narratives that speak to readers across generations.
We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit.
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When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.
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Listen in as Kelly sits down with Irene Berheisal, director of Camp Alandale, for a candid conversation about her role, leadership, and experiences. Camp Alandale’s mission statement is “to introduce more and more abused children to the life changing and healing reality of Jesus Christ and equip them to lead meaningful and productive lives,” and she and her husband Tyler have been faithfully living out this calling for over ten years.
We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit.
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When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.
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Join us as Brenda, Krista, and Rosemary discuss some of the unique dynamics of being a pastor's wife and how that can affect relationships with other staff members of the church. They explore some topics such as authority, friendship boundaries, and navigating your role when you're neither boss nor employee in a church setting.
We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit.
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When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.
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In this podcast, Brenda and Krista addresses the difficult reality that women in ministry will inevitably face seasons of profound loss and crisis within their congregations, from sudden deaths to community tragedies. They offer biblical wisdom and guidance for leading through difficulties, building resilience in your congregation, and finding hope when your community needs it most.
We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit.
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When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.
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In this episode, Krista interviews Debbie Martis, founder and CEO of Rebirth Homes, an anti-trafficking organization dedicated to supporting survivors of human trafficking. Since 2013, Rebirth Homes has provided safe housing and comprehensive care through a two-year program designed to address the spiritual, mental, and physical trauma experienced by survivors. Debbie shares insights from her faith journey, reflects on lessons learned throughout her leadership of the organization, discusses her vision for the future, and offers much more during this powerful conversation.
We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit.
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When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.
Email us at info@whensheleads.org
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In this episode, Brenda and Krista explore the common struggle of feeling unqualified or insufficient in ministry work, examining how God uses weaknesses and perceived inadequacies as vessels for His strength and glory. They go over some practical strategies for silencing the inner critic, embracing your calling, and finding confidence in Christ's sufficiency rather than your own abilities.
We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit.
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When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.
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Join us as Brenda, Christy, and Rosemary discuss the unique blessings and demands of being in the role of the pastor's wife. They address how their marriages have become part of their public ministry and different ways they maintain balance between their personal relationships and the expectations that come with serving a congregation.
We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit.
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When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.
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Join us as Brenda and Shirley unpack five crucial church laws that can save your ministry from headaches and heartaches. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, this conversation will equip you with the practical knowledge you need to protect your congregation while fulfilling your calling.
We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit.
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When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.
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In this episode, Brenda is joined by Tami Peña, Children's Ministry Director at Reliance Church, to talk through helpful directives and procedures that can help foster inter-generational discipleship in our ministries.
We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit.
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When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.
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In this episode, Brenda, Gloria, and Kristie offer biblical encouragement and prayerful wisdom for women faithfully serving in their church while married to an unbelieving spouse, showing how to honor both their ministry calling and marriage covenant with grace.
We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit.
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When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.
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In this episode, Brenda, Rosemary and Kelly explore practical strategies for creating meaningful women's Bible study groups that foster both spiritual growth and authentic community connections.
We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit.
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When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.
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In this episode, Brenda, Rosemary and Christy Duff talk through the complications, nuances, joys, and balance of establishing boundaries in ministry.
We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit.
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When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.
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In this episode, Brenda and Kelly sit down with Gia Lucid to talk about cultivating a healthy culture for church volunteers and what you can reasonably expect from those giving their time in service to ministry.
We pray that this interview encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit.
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When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.
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In this episode, Brenda sits down with Janice Orate to talk through her years serving her church community and preparing to transition ministry leadership as the Lord leads.
Janice, alongside her husband Jim, have faithfully served their community and ministry at CC Rancho Cucamonga for 40+ years.
We pray that this interview encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit.
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When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.
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In this episode, Brenda is joined by Shirley Ruiz and Gloria Scholten to discuss the internal team values they've helped to facilitate at Reliance Church. Both Shirley and Gloria serve on the women's ministry board at Reliance Church.
We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit.
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When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.
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In this episode, Brenda, Krista, Rosemary and Kelly continue answering questions they received from the West Coast Conference from October 2024. We pray that we all approach questions of faith, ministry, and life with curiosity and humility as we seek the face of Christ.
We also pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit.
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When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.
Email us at info@whensheleads.org
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In this episode, Brenda, Krista, and Kelly talk through their experiences of walking through minor and major changes in ministry. Learning to trust the guidance of the Lord builds patience, dependance and self-control in Him.
We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit.
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When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.
Email us at info@whensheleads.org
Follow us on Instagram at @whensheleads
