Ministry Chick Network Podcast

Communication isn’t just what you say — it’s how you show up. In this episode of the Ministry Chick Network Podcast, Melissa Mashburn sits down with embodiment coach, movement analyst, actress, and author Kristi Bramlett to explore how physical presence, spiritual alignment, and authentic communication shape leadership impact. Kristi shares why connection begins internally, how movement patterns a...

Navigating leadership in today’s workplace can feel complicated — especially for Christian women who want to grow professionally while staying true to their faith. In this episode of the Ministry Chick Network Podcast, Melissa Mashburn sits down with ordained minister and longtime public school leader Katrina Collins. Drawing from nearly three decades of leadership experience — along with her ongo...

Many women in ministry and leadership long for real community—not surface-level connection, but relationships that help them grow spiritually, emotionally, and personally. In this episode of the Ministry Chick Network Podcast, Melissa Mashburn sits down with Erin Pickering, Director of Growth & Communications for Ministry Chick and Director of Conference Operations for BuildGroups. With deep e...

Leadership in ministry often comes with passion and calling — but not always clarity, systems, or support. In this episode of the Ministry Chick Network Podcast, Melissa Mashburn sits down with Dr. Brandy Baxter — strategic leadership consultant, financial coach, and Director of Leadership & Coaching for Ministry Chick — to talk about what sustainable leadership actually requires. Brandy share...

What if walking with God felt less like striving and more like wonder? In this episode of  The Ministry Chick Network Podcast,  Melissa Mashburn sits down with Jen Weaver — Bible teacher, nonprofit leader, author, and host of the  Good God Talks  podcast. Jen shares her journey of rediscovering wonder in everyday life with God, what it means to lay down a membership community to follow His leading...

What does it look like to lead a multiplying, multi-ethnic, missional church for more than three decades? In this episode of  The Ministry Chick Network Podcast,  Melissa Mashburn talks with Dr. Deb Walkemeyer — Co-Pastor of Light & Life Christian Fellowship in Long Beach, CA, Strategic Catalyst for Multiplication, author, therapist, community leader, and global pastor. Deb shares her journey...

If you’ve ever wrestled with  self-doubt, burnout, or uncertainty in your calling , you’re not alone. In this empowering episode,  Lisa J. Allen , author of  Your Confidence Compass , joins  Melissa Mashburn  to unpack how women of faith can move from  self-doubt to self-leadership  by understanding the intersection of  confidence, calling, and capacity . With over two decades of ministry leadersh...

Leadership doesn’t stop when life gets uncertain — but how we lead often has to shift. In this special episode of the Ministry Chick Network Podcast, Erin Pickering interviews Melissa Mashburn in a deeply honest conversation about leading through an unexpected season of health challenges, shifting capacity, and trusting God when plans change. This episode isn’t about a diagnosis — it’s about disci...

What does it look like to lead with the Spirit in every season of ministry? In this episode of  The Ministry Chick Network Podcast,  Melissa Mashburn sits down with Christy Gibas, Lead Pastor of The Table Church, who brings over two decades of ministry leadership experience and a passion for evangelism, formation, and multiplication. Christy shares her journey from senior sales manager to pastor,...

What does it look like to grow in confidence and purpose as a woman in ministry? In this episode of  The Ministry Chick Network Podcast,  Melissa Mashburn sits down with  Andrea Coli — Executive Director of Lead Bold and Teaching Pastor at CrossWinds Church in the San Francisco Bay Area. Andrea shares her own leadership journey, how she has discerned God’s call in challenging spaces, and what has...

Leadership isn’t just an assignment — it’s a journey with Christ that looks different in every season. In this episode of  The Ministry Chick Network Podcast,  Melissa Mashburn talks with Dr. Tiffany Smith, a missiologist, strategist, and writer with a passion for multiplying disciples, developing leaders, and expanding the Kingdom. Tiffany shares what it means to lead from a place of intimacy wit...

How can churches care well for people without burning out their leaders? In this episode of The Ministry Chick Network Podcast, Melissa Mashburn talks with Laura Howe, registered social worker, founder of Hope Made Strong, and host of the Church Mental Health Summit. With more than 15 years of experience in mental health, addictions, and community care, Laura shares practical and faith-based strat...

What does it mean to live fully called — confident in your gifts, yet dependent on God’s wisdom and guidance? In this episode of The Ministry Chick Network Podcast, Melissa Mashburn sits down with Sue Ferguson, co-director and content creator for Exponential Women Next, a church planter, and a longtime encourager of women leaders. Sue shares her passion for helping women recognize that they are ca...

Cultivating Wholeness: Enneagram, Self-Compassion, and Spiritual Formation (with Bonni Mace) Healthy leadership starts with wholeness. But too often, women in ministry lead from exhaustion, insecurity, or fear. In this episode of The Ministry Chick Network Podcast, Melissa Mashburn sits down with Bonni Mace — certified Enneagram coach, spiritual companion, writer, and retreat leader. Bonni shares...

What if the unfinished parts of your story are where God is doing His most important work? In this episode of  The Ministry Chick Network Podcast , Melissa Mashburn talks with Bible teacher, writer, and seminary student  Rachael Wade  about the power of the “in-process” story. Rachael shares how she’s learned to step into God-given assignments even before they feel complete, the importance of frie...

Christmas at Ministry Chick hits different. This special holiday episode pulls back the curtain on the real conversations women in ministry are having when the microphones are on and the armor is off. The women of the Ministry Chick Network gather to reflect on a year marked by growth, grit, surrender, and God’s undeniable faithfulness. They talk honestly about what 2025 stretched, what it healed,...

In this episode of the Ministry Chick Network, Melissa Mashburn sits down with Tammy Kelly—leader, consultant, and all-around ministry powerhouse. Together they trace Tammy’s rise from volunteer to executive pastor, unpack how spiritual gifts shape confident leadership, and get real about the challenges women face in ministry spaces. It’s an honest, hope-filled conversation about calling, collabor...

Waiting seasons can feel like you're stuck at a red light with your engine revving…but sometimes that’s exactly where God builds the muscle you’re going to need later. In this episode of  The Ministry Chick Network Podcast , Riverside sits in the host chair as  Melissa Mashburn  talks with  Tonya Annis  — powerhouse leader, international speaker, and 1825 Ministry Director at The Church of Eleven2...