Beyond Ordinary Women Podcast

Jill Williams Why get a leadership coach as a Christian leader? Jill Williams, certified professional coach, talks with Dr. Kay Daigle addressing the question of why a Christian leader needs a coach. There are so many ways that a coach can help a leaders see what we can't see ourselves and implement better strategies and self care. So why get a leadership coach? Because the coach will help you be...

Nika Spaulding Healthy habits for lasting ministry--sounds like something Christian leaders desperately need right now. How can people doing ministry last for the long haul? Nika Spaulding shares in this recent podcast the very practical life habits that she has implemented to keep her healthy enough to persevere in ministry, or you can watch the video. If you're a mom in ministry and would like t...

Claudia McGuire "Leaders--risk, equip and entrust," says Claudia McGuire, longtime leader and staff member at Chase Oaks Church in Plano, Texas, believing that these are the three imperatives of a great leader. Watch the video of this episode if you prefer. Don't miss any of these short podcast episodes from experienced women leaders, or watch the entire BOW series of short Leader Tips.

Dr. Gail Seidel Ho well do you nourish your soul, leader? In this third and final podcast in the Soul Care series, Dr. Gail Seidel shares practical and specific steps that help you nourish your soul as a leader--whether as a ministry leader, family member or friend--so that you care well for others. Don't miss the first two podcasts in this series, Soul Care: What Is It? and How Is Your Soul? If y...

Dr. Gail Seidel Dr. Gail Seidel shares how to assess the health of your soul, especially as a leader. This is the first step to renewal in this three part series on soul care. To be the leader that you want to be and need to be for those who follow you or for whom you care, it is essential that you assess the health of your soul. Gail has shared written resources to help you which are found at the...

Dr. Gail Seidel What is soul care? As the New Year begins, we often realize that we need to renew our focus on our spiritual lives. Dr. Gail Seidel provides help in doing just that  in this first of three podcasts by defining soul care, an essential to our spiritual lives. She encourages all believers, but especially leaders, to take care of their inner spiritual health. The video is available her...

Do you know that God uses your story in ways you may have never imagined? Claudia McGuire digs into the story of Tabitha, or Dorcas in the Greek (Acts 9:36-40), to encourage us all that God uses our stories as members of his people--his team. Don't miss the other podcasts in this series: God Uses Your Gifts and God Uses your Availability. If you prefer, watch this episode on video along with all t...

Sue Edwards Dr. Sue Edwards of Dallas Seminary identifies what she most wants to pass on to other leaders. Her leader tip: invest in people. What does that mean and why does Sue feel it's the number one tip to pass on? You may choose to watch it on video. Don't miss listening to or downloading BOW's other Leader Tip podcast episodes from various experienced leaders. We'll keep adding to the series...

Have we misread some of the women of the Bible? As we debate the idea of women in public ministry, Dr. Sandra Glahn of DTS shares examples of such women. Their stories require us to revisit the issue to see how we've misread these women of the Bible. This is the third of a series of podcast episodes on revisiting the issue of women in public ministry: 1-Revisiting the Issue as Individuals and 2-Re...

Why should churches revisit the issue of women in public ministry? In this second podcast of our three-part series on women in public ministry, Dr. Sandra Glahn thoughtfully focuses on reasons why revisiting the issue of women in public ministry is important at this point in time. Catch up on first podcast episode dealing with revisiting the issue as individuals if you missed it, and don't forget...

Dr. Sandra Glahn Why should individuals revisit the issue of women in public ministry?  What does it look like for you or other women who follow Christ? Dr. Sandra Glahn joins Bow in this important conversation. Don't miss the next two episodes in this series of three on revisiting the issue of women in public ministry 2. the church revisiting women in public ministry and 3.misreading women of the...

Kelley Mathews Sharifa Stevens What is a woman's highest calling? Sharifa Stevens and Kelley Matthews discuss the issues that inform the choices of women in leadership of any kind in The Myth of the Biblical Superwoman. But God's highest calling involves all of us. You might be surprised at what a woman's highest calling really is. You can watch Kelley and Sharifa if you prefer. Bow has two other...

Are you feeling that it may be time to move on as a leader? In this podcast episode, Claudia McGuire continues her conversation with Kay Daigle for leaders--both paid and unpaid. Although God may have called us to a particular places or roles in ministry, he doesn't always leave us there indefinitely. How can we know when it's time to move on as as ministry leader? Claudia provides some practical...

Claudia McGuire Are you feeling overwhelmed as a leader? Once again, Claudia McGuire and Kay Daigle discuss a question common to leadership--whether you volunteer or are part of a staff. God doesn't intend us to be constantly stressed in ministry. So how do you navigate feeling overwhelmed as a leader? Claudia has some helpful thoughts to help you with this issue. If you missed it, you may want to...

Claudia McGuire Are you feeling overlooked as a leader? Claudia McGuire and Kay Daigle discuss practical ideas for handling the overlooked feeling common to both professional and volunteer leaders. Sadly, many leaders serve without encouragement, acknowledgment or even thanks. What should we do when we are overlooked as a leader? You can also watch this on video. Link to the other posts in this se...

As leaders we often find that growing through loneliness in ministry is common. In this final podcast of the series on Loneliness in Ministry, Kari Stainback, Director of Women's Ministry at Park Cities Presbyterian Church in Dallas, joins Kay Daigle to discuss how God uses our loneliness to help us grow. Listen to the first podcast on identifying loneliness or the second on meeting God in our lon...

Loneliness in ministry draws leaders to meet with God. Kari Stainback joins Kay Daigle again to discuss loneliness in ministry, a common issue.  In the first podcast episode she identified it and its causes. This podcast focuses on how loneliness can provide an opportunity to meet God, as we see in the Scripture. The third podcast episode focuses on growing because of loneliness  If you prefer you...

Can you identify loneliness in ministry? Do you ever struggle as a ministry leader and feel that no one understands or knows? This first episode in Kari Stainback's series helps leaders identify loneliness as a universal problem for those in ministry. Don't miss episode 2: Meeting God and episode 3: Growing because of It. Watch all of the episodes on video if you prefer.

What does it look like to prep before the podium? Beyond using good Bible study and homiletical skills, most teachers and preachers have unique ways of preparing their messages. Nika Spaulding, Resident Theologian at St. Jude Oak Cliff in Dallas, shares what her personal preparation looks like. You might enjoy other podcast or video episodes for Bible teachers. BOW offers a range of topics for you...

Why is it important for the small group leader to listen well after the meeting? It may not seem as important as listening to God before and during the meeting, but it is so very helpful for the small group leader to listen well after the meeting so that she grows and develops as a leader. Once again, Cheri Hudspith joins Kay Daigle in the third video in the series to help small group leaders asse...

What does it mean for the small group leader to listen well during the small group meeting? Cheri Hudspith's series continues with practical help with answering that question. How do you as the small group leader listen well to those who share during the meeting? How can you improve? If you missed the first podcast where Cheri discussed listening well before the meeting, you can listen here. The t...

How can you as a small group leader prepare to listen well before your small group gathering? It can make all the difference in the conversation and how well discipleship occurs. Cheri Hudspith helps leaders prepare to listen well and lead their groups to listen to one another. If you missed them, download or hear the second podcast (listening during the meeting) and the third (listening after the...

These tips for leading a journaling Bible study will actually help leaders of any small group study, but particularly those of you leading one of our recent studies that build on fewer but more open questions. It's so easy--but often hard to remember to do! Start by linking to our Bible study choices. They range from easy for those brand new to Bible study to more challenging for those who desire...

Are you a Bible teacher choosing illustrations and applications? Are you struggling at it? Susie Hawkins and Kristen Pool collaborate to provide tips for finding great illustrations and pertinent, biblical applications as you teach. One illustration can make your teaching more powerful and memorable to your audience. Watch the video version of this podcast if you prefer. BOW offers many resources...

Kelley Mathews Leader, know thyself--a necessary element for good leadership. Kelley Mathews from our BOW Ministry Team emphasizes ways to know yourself if you want to flourish as a leader. This is the first of many short podcasts providing tips for leaders from those who've been there. Listen to other leader tip podcast episodes, or watch them on video. If you prefer, you can watch the short vide...