When She Serves

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 spi...

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. Robin Jones Gunn   is the bestselling and award-winning author of more...

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 livin...

Join us as Brenda, Kelly, 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...

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 t...

In this episode, Kelly 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...

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...

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...

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 transpare...

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. ---- When She Leads is a podcast f...

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 Sp...

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. ---- When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted...

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. ---- When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary C...

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. ---- When She Leads is a podcast for women in mi...

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...

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. ---- When She Leads is...

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 empower...

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. ---- When She Leads is a podcas...

In this episode, When She Leads Hosts Brenda, Kelly, Rosemary, and Krista sat around the table at the recent West Coast Conference in Murrieta, CA to answer questions asked from the conference attendees. We pray that this interview encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. ---- When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry h...

In this episode, Brenda sits down with Wendy Zahorjanski to talk about her life story and the writing of her book, her calling to serve Jesus as a missionary, and the continued work that she and her husband, Danny are doing with their church community in the city of Kragujevac. Wendy is an author and missionary and you can find her book, "Hard is Only Half the Story: Real Adventures from My Journe...

In this episode, Brenda, Krista, and Kelly talk through their experiences of stepping out in faith. 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. ---- When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted...

In this episode, Brenda, Rosemary, and Kelly talk through their various experiences of handling and combatting spiritual warfare. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. ---- When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell....

In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Cork, Ireland from 2023. This episode was from a main session teaching from Rachel Neglia on "Insecurity 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. ---- When She Leads is a podcast for women in minist...

In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Murrieta, California from October 2023. This episode was from a breakout session teaching from Rosemary Cady on "Creating and Sustaining Ministry Culture". We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. ---- When She L...

In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Murrieta, California from October 2023. This episode was from a breakout session teaching from Sonia Trujillo on "Teaching the Bible." We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. ---- When She Leads is a p...