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Christian Leadership Collaboration: The Catch Is Too Big for One Boat | Stop Doing Ministry AloneWhat if the next step in your calling isn't doing more yourself, but inviting someone else into the work? As women in ministry leadership, we can feel responsible for carrying every detail, developing every skill, and figuring everything out on our own. But what if God never intended for us to carr...

God Called You. Now Do It! | Stop Waiting and Take the Next StepGod has entrusted you with gifts, wisdom, experience, and influence for a reason. So what are you waiting for? Sometimes we spend so much time waiting for the perfect circumstances, more confidence, or one more confirmation that we miss the opportunity God has already placed in front of us. In this message, we explore what it means to...

You are being trained for greater works. Welcome to the final episode of our Preparing for Greater Works series! Over the last several weeks, we’ve talked about seeking the Lord early, seeking Him continually, remaining humble and teachable, and understanding that the enemy has limits—but God does not. Now, we bring the series together with one final truth: Preparation matters. John 14:12 tells us...

The devil has limits. But God does not. Welcome to Part Four of our Preparing for Greater Works series! So far, we’ve talked about seeking the Lord early, seeking Him continually, and the importance of submission and teachability. Today, we’re talking about a truth that can change the way we look at the difficulties and spiritual battles we face: The enemy may be powerful—but he is not all-powerfu...

You don’t know what you don’t know. To be honest? Neither do I. Welcome to Part Three of our Preparing for Greater Works series! In Part One, we talked about seeking the Lord early. In Part Two, we talked about seeking Him continually. Now, we’re talking about something that is essential if we want to continue growing and preparing for whatever God has ahead of us: Submission and teachability. Fol...

How long should we seek the Lord? Until He comes. Welcome to Part Two of our Preparing for Greater Works series! In our first conversation, we talked about the importance of seeking the Lord early. We don’t want to wait until a crisis comes to seek Him. We want His presence to be our daily rhythm rather than our emergency response. But seeking Him early is only the beginning. In this episode of th...

What if seeking the Lord wasn’t simply our emergency response—but our daily rhythm? Welcome to the first episode in our new Preparing for Greater Works series! Over the next several weeks, we’ll explore what it means to prepare for the greater works God may have ahead of us. We’ll talk about seeking the Lord early and continually, submission and teachability, understanding the limits of the enemy...

What does God actually expect from a pastor’s wife? If you’re a pastor’s wife, you probably don’t have to look very far to find a list of expectations. Some are healthy. Some are reasonable. And some are completely unrealistic. But how do you know the difference? In this episode of the Connect Podcast, Jennifer Spivey talks honestly about the expectations placed on pastor’s wives—and the expectati...

Can a pastor’s wife have friends? Absolutely. But what happens when a friendship changes because the season changes? In this episode of the Connect Podcast, Jennifer Spivey, founder of Connect Mentoring Network, continues the conversation about friendship in ministry and explores one of the most difficult realities of relationships in ministry: sometimes a relationship can be real, meaningful, and...

What happens when a friendship that once meant so much to you changes—or ends? In this episode of the Connect Podcast, Jennifer Spivey talks honestly about one of the harder lessons she has learned about friendship: hold it lightly. Some friendships last a lifetime. Others are gifts for a particular season. When a friendship ends, it can be tempting to protect ourselves by building walls and keepi...

Can a pastor’s wife have friends? YES! And not only can she have friends—she needs them. In this episode of the Connect Podcast, Jennifer talks honestly about friendship for the pastor’s wife—including: • Why isolation is not the same thing as wisdom• Having friends inside and outside the church• How to maintain healthy boundaries and confidentiality• Why you don’t have to be best friends with eve...

What if God’s correction isn’t rejection—but protection? In this episode of the Connect Podcast, Jennifer Spivey, founder of Connect Mentoring Network, explores why God’s correction can actually be a sign of His love. Through the story of Habakkuk and the wisdom of Hebrews 12, we’ll look at the difference between correction and condemnation, why God is willing to interrupt us when He sees somethin...

What comes to mind when you hear the word fasting ? A 40-day fast? Going without food? Something only “super spiritual” Christians do? Many believers avoid fasting—not because they don’t love God, but because they misunderstand what fasting is. In this episode of the Connect Podcast , we’re talking about: ✨ What fasting is ✨ What fasting is not ✨ Why Jesus said “when you fast” ✨ How fasting he...

Have you ever wondered if God is disappointed in you when you struggle? Many of us understand that God loves us, but we still wrestle with the question: “What does God really think about me when I fail?” In this episode of the Connect Podcast, Jennifer Spivey explores one of the most misunderstood moments in Scripture—the time when Jesus overturned tables in the temple. Through Mark 11:15-18, we d...

Have you ever reached the end of the day feeling busy—but not necessarily intentional? In this episode of the Connect Podcast, Jennifer Spivey explores the biblical idea of developing a Rule of Life—a simple, intentional plan for creating spiritual rhythms that keep Christ at the center of everyday life. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by responsibilities, distracted by a busy schedule, or longed...

Have you ever longed for deeper Christian friendships but didn’t know how to begin? In this episode of the Connect Podcast, Jennifer Spivey explores God’s design for Christian friendship and why meaningful, Christ-centered relationships are essential to a thriving faith. Together, we’ll look at the fears that often keep us isolated, how Jesus consistently initiated relationships, and practical way...

God Offered His Voice—and That Invitation Still Stands Today! Many believers quietly drift into a pattern of indirect spirituality—hearing about God, but not hearing from Him. In this episode, Jennifer Spivey unpacks a powerful moment in Deuteronomy 5 where Israel is offered direct relationship with God… but chooses mediation instead. This teaching explores what it means to live in true intimacy w...

The Goal of Leadership Is Release, Not RetentionMost leaders don’t intend to create dependency—but it can happen slowly over time. What starts as helpful involvement can become a bottleneck that limits growth, multiplies burnout, and keeps others from developing their own leadership capacity. In this episode, Jennifer Spivey unpacks one of the most important leadership shifts: 👉 Healthy leadershi...

Why Ministry Activity Can Never Replace Intimacy with GodHave you ever found yourself doing more for God than spending time with God? Many ministry leaders begin with passion, purpose, and a deep desire to serve well. But over time, ministry can slowly shift from being fueled by communion with God to being fueled by expectations, obligations, and pressure. In this episode, Jennifer Spivey explores...

Conflict Is Not Always Sin | Biblical View of Conflict in RelationshipsHave you ever assumed that if there is conflict in a relationship, something must be spiritually wrong? Many believers quietly carry this belief—and as a result, they avoid hard conversations, suppress truth, and confuse peacekeeping with biblical peacemaking. In this episode, Jennifer Spivey unpacks a biblical view of conflict...

Do you trust God less than you trust your laundry detergent? It may sound like an unusual question, but a simple phrase on a product label challenged me to think about how easily we trust man-made products, systems, and processes while sometimes struggling to trust the promises of God. In this episode, I share the story behind my first article published with The Christian Post and explore what Scr...

What does biblical leadership actually look like in everyday life? In this episode of the Connect Mentoring Network podcast, we walk through a Biblical Leadership Checklist drawn directly from Scripture. These principles will help you grow in confidence, clarity, and Christ-centered leadership—whether you lead in ministry, your home, your workplace, or your community. We explore what it means to l...

Forgiveness after betrayal trauma can feel impossible. When someone you trusted deeply wounds you, the pain can leave you wrestling with anger, confusion, bitterness, grief, and the question:“How do I forgive without pretending the pain didn’t happen?”In today’s episode, we’re talking honestly and biblically about:✨ Betrayal trauma and emotional healing✨ The difference between forgiveness and re...

Healing from betrayal trauma can feel impossible when trust has been shattered and the pain runs deep. In this episode, Jennifer talks honestly about betrayal trauma recovery, emotional healing, forgiveness, surrender, and the hope we find through Jesus Christ. If you are struggling after betrayal by a spouse, friend, family member, ministry leader, or someone you deeply trusted, this conversation...

Betrayal trauma can leave you feeling isolated, confused, and emotionally overwhelmed — especially when it comes from someone you deeply trusted. In this episode, we talk honestly about what betrayal trauma is, why it hurts so deeply, and how Scripture speaks into the pain of broken trust. We walk through the stories of Joseph, David, and Jesus to remind you that: You are not alone in your pain Go...