Connect with Jennifer Spivey

What if the Bible actually gave you a leadership cheat sheet? In this episode of the Connect Podcast, we’re looking at three powerful biblical leaders—Moses, Nehemiah, and Deborah—and the key traits that defined their leadership. These weren’t perfect people—but they were willing, obedient, and led with deep dependence on God. If you’ve ever wondered what biblical leadership really looks like in a...

What does biblical leadership actually look like—and how do you know if you’re already walking in it? In today’s culture, leadership is often defined by influence, visibility, and platform. But Scripture paints a very different picture. In this episode of the Connect Podcast, we explore 5 biblical leadership principles every Christian should practice , including: ✔️ Serving over status ✔️ Putting...

Not everyone will go with you into your next season—and that can be one of the hardest parts of transition. In this episode, Jennifer Spivey shares a personal and biblical perspective on trusting God in transition, especially when relationships change, expectations shift, and obedience requires you to move forward anyway. If you’re navigating a season of change, this message will encourage you to...

In this final episode of the Healthy Ministry Transitions series, we explore what it truly means to pass the baton with grace and purpose. Transitions can stir up joy, grief, pride, hope, and uncertainty — but when you walk them out with intentionality and prayer, they become one of the most powerful expressions of godly leadership. In this episode, we discuss: • why transitions are blessings, not...

In this episode, we dive deep into what healthy ministry transition really looks like—emotionally, spiritually, and practically. This conversation explores: • trusting God when a new season begins before you’re ready • allowing yourself grace to process change • embracing slower seasons of healing, listening, and preparation • how to release one assignment while holding tightly to your identity in...

Are you sensing a shift in your ministry season? In this episode, we explore the key signs it may be time to leave a ministry position — and how to discern God’s leading with wisdom, peace, and confidence. We talk through the subtle stirrings of the Holy Spirit, the danger of staying somewhere out of comfort, the power of wise counsel, and what obedience looks like when God calls you forward befor...

How to Navigate Leadership Change Successfully | Grace, Growth & God’s Timing Description: Leadership change is one of the most tender and important transitions we make in ministry. In today’s episode, we walk through how to navigate leadership change with wisdom, emotional health, and a heart anchored in God’s presence. I’m joined by Mandy, who stepped into the preschool director role after a...

Obedience in Ministry Transitions Is Not Betrayal | How to Move Into Your Next Assignment with Confidence Description: Obedience in ministry transitions can stir up guilt, fear, or the feeling that moving forward means letting others down. But Scripture shows us again and again: obedience is alignment — not abandonment. In this episode, we explore how to: • honor past seasons without staying stuck...

The Heart of Healthy Ministry Transitions | Navigating Change With Confidence, Wisdom & Peace Description: Healthy ministry transitions are possible — and they’re biblical. In today’s episode, we’re diving into what it means to move from one God-given season to the next with clarity, courage, and trust. I’m sharing personal reflections, lessons from Scripture, and the internal shifts that help...

Welcome to the Connect Podcast with Jennifer Spivey! Today we’re diving into the how-to of setting boundaries — with grace, confidence, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. In this episode, we cover: • Why boundaries are biblical, not selfish • How to say “no” without guilt • Speaking the truth in love • Identifying your God-given non-negotiables • Navigating pushback with peace • Adjusting bounda...

Welcome to the Connect Podcast! In today’s episode,  How to Set Boundaries as a Christian Woman (Part 1) , we’re diving into what boundaries really are, why Christian women need them, and where they apply in your everyday life. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, overcommitted, or afraid of saying “no,” this episode will help you understand boundaries as  biblical stewardship — not selfishness. We’ll...

Uplifting Bible Verses for Women 3: Finding Peace and Trust in God Feeling overwhelmed by life’s responsibilities? In this episode of the Connect Podcast, I wrap up our series on Bible verses for women with a focus on Philippians 4:6–7, Proverbs 3:5–6, and John 14:27. We discuss: How to release anxiety through prayer Trusting God even when life is uncertain Receiving the peace only Jesus can give...

Welcome back to the Connect podcast, friends!  In this episode, we’re exploring 3 uplifting Bible verses for women that remind you of your God-given worth, purpose, and beauty:  Psalm 139:14 — You are fearfully and wonderfully made  Ephesians 2:10 — You are God’s masterpiece, created for purpose  1 Peter 3:3–4 — True beauty comes from a God-centered heart Whether you’re struggling with self-worth,...

This episode is a little different. More reflection than teaching. More heart than structure. 2025 was that year for me—the kind where joy and grief overlap, and trusting God matters more than understanding Him. If that resonates, this episode is for you. 🎧 #ThatYearForMe #PodcastReflection #FaithInTheMiddle #GodIsFaithful #SteadfastLove #ChristianMentoring #LifeTransitions #TrustingGod

The middle season can feel heavy and lonely, but God is faithful through it all. In this final episode of our “In the Middle” series, Jennifer Spivey encourages believers to trust God’s presence, His timing, and His restoration—both now and beyond the middle. 🔹 Join the Connect community: connectmentoringnetwork.org 🔹 Subscribe, like, and share for encouragement in your faith journey #FaithfulGo...

Welcome to The Connect Podcast with Jennifer Spivey! Today we’re talking about finding faith, strength, and peace in those “in-between” seasons of life — the moments where God’s promises have been spoken, but the fulfillment hasn’t shown up yet. If you’ve ever felt uncertain, tired, or in need of encouragement, this episode is for you. We explore powerful and uplifting Bible verses for women inclu...

January is loud. Planners. Pressure. The urge to move fast and start strong. On this week’s episode of the Connect Podcast, we’re talking about why hurry is costly, why waiting is formative, and how choosing God’s pace may be the most faithful decision you make this year. I f you’re feeling “pre-tired” already, this conversation is for you! Let's slow down and develop an unhurried faith togeth...

Still in the first month of the new year—and already feeling the pressure to do more or be more? What if the invitation this year isn’t to become more impressive… but more surrendered? In this week’s episode of The Connect Podcast, we’re continuing the conversation on Resolution vs Reflection and leaning into a freeing truth: ✨ You don’t have to impress God. ✨ You are already loved. ✨ Obedience...

As we step into a new year, so many of us feel the pressure to set resolutions—to do better, be better, try harder. But what if God is inviting us into something deeper? What if 2026 isn’t about striving for change, but about becoming who we already are in Christ. Psalm 65:11 reminds us that God crowns the year with His goodness—not our willpower, not our perfectly executed plans. Today I'm re...

Restoration often begins inside us long before circumstances change. In this episode, Jennifer Spivey dives into the middle seasons of life, showing how God strengthens, shapes, and prepares us for the blessings ahead. Learn to recognize the signs of God’s work and trust His faithful restoration. 🔹 Join the Connect community: connectmentoringnetwork.org 🔹 Subscribe, like, and share for encourage...

In this episode of In the Middle, we’re taking a deeper look at Job’s friends — the ones who meant well but completely missed the mark. Their intentions weren’t wrong, but their timing, tone, and assumptions certainly were. And if we’re honest… we still see the same patterns in friendships, leadership, and ministry today. We’ll talk about: • Why well-meaning friends sometimes say hurtful things •...

Join us on the latest episode of the Connect Mentoring Network as we dive into the powerful truth of Proverbs 27:6 — “Faithful are the wounds of a friend.” In this “In the Middle” conversation, we explore what it looks like to walk in seasons of transition, to hold space for one another, to speak truth in love, and to be the kind of friend who doesn’t just offer comfort, but godly correction and i...

Have you ever said, “I’m just being real” or “I’m speaking the truth in love”? We’ve all been there — but sometimes what we call truth is really frustration, opinion, or insecurity in disguise. In this episode, Jennifer Spivey unpacks what it really means to “speak the truth in love” the way Paul intended — with humility, grace, and identity rooted in Christ. Learn how to use your words to heal in...

We were never meant to live under guilt, pressure, or the need to perform. God didn’t design ministry to be a checklist — He designed it to flow out of a love relationship with Jesus Christ. 💗 When we live from His love instead of for His approval, everything changes. Condemnation disappears. Comparison fades. Competition ends. In this episode, Jennifer Spivey shares how living from freedom trans...

It only took one generation for faith to fade. After Joshua and his people experienced the miracles of God, the next generation “did not know the Lord.” (Judges 2:10) That’s the danger of a gap in faith. This week’spodcast is all about passing the baton. Preparing others. Refusing to compete and choosing instead to multiply God’s work. #MinistryWithoutCompetition #FaithThatLasts #KingdomMentoring...