Confident Clergy Women

In this episode, I’m joined by Rev. Erika, a United Methodist Deacon with a deep love for Charles Wesley hymns and a passion for ministry, music, and education. Together, we explore the unique and vital ministry of the deacon, the power of inclusive language in worship, and the sacred work of supporting people through pregnancy loss and grief. Rev. Erika also shares her hopeful vision for the futu...

What if every woman and girl knew she was sacred? That question changed everything for Rev. Barbara. It launched her journey into ministry, led her to become a Deacon in the United Methodist Church, and inspired the creation of Sacred Worth Ministries. In this episode, Rev. Barbara shares her passionate mission to uplift the sacred worth of women and girls — from advocating for their spiritual dig...

Rev. Stephanie is a passionate pastor and leader who brings energy, wisdom, and deep compassion to everything she does—especially when it comes to walking alongside young people in faith. Whether she’s teaching confirmation or leading youth group, Rev. Stephanie creates space for young people to explore their questions, discover their passions, and learn how to use their God-given gifts to make a...

In this episode of Confident Clergy Women , I sit down with Rev. Barb, a seasoned leader who has served in diverse ministry roles—from running a non-profit to serving as a district superintendent and now as an assistant to the Bishop. Rev. Barb shares her powerful journey of raising four PKs, wrestling with doubt, and courageously stepping into the hard things God calls us to. She opens up about t...

In this inspiring episode, Pastor Carol shares her remarkable journey of becoming a pastor, transitioning between denominations, and courageously accepting a call to serve a congregation with just one member and a crumbling church building. Her story is a testament to God’s miraculous provision and unwavering faithfulness. Pastor Carol also speaks passionately about her commitment to creating safe...

This conversation feels like a heart-to-heart you didn’t know you needed. Lindsey and I talk about what it’s really like to be an itinerant clergywoman with little ones at home — the bittersweetness of leaving one congregation and embracing another, and how we keep every church community close to our hearts. We dig into embracing the leaders God uniquely made us to be, lifting up the next generati...

What does it look like to be the Church… without a building? In today’s powerful episode, we sit down with Rev. Chris, pastor of the innovative and deeply relational ministry known as Church on the Street. No two days in her ministry look the same—and that’s exactly the beauty of it. Rev. Chris shares the courageous story of how she left a beloved congregation to step into an unknown, Spirit-led c...

Rev. Julie is a local church pastor, spiritual director, and seminary professor committed to following Jesus—one faithful step at a time. With a heart for walking alongside others in all seasons of life and ministry, she helps people discover who God is and who they are in Christ. In this episode, Julie invites listeners into honest conversations about calling, leadership, and spiritual growth. Fr...

In this powerful episode, Rev. Amy shares her remarkable journey as a gestational surrogate—not once, but three times, including once while serving in her first pastoral appointment. She reflects on how this deeply personal and sacred calling has shaped her understanding of ministry, teaching her to lead with unconditional love, deep empathy, and compassionate presence. Rev. Amy’s story is one of...

Join me for a conversation with Rev. Teresa, who serves a growing church that welcomes those whose previous congregations have disaffiliated from the UMC. She shares her calling to ministry and how she put that call on hold due to others placing her in a box. Rev. Teresa discusses how she claims her authority as a pastor and leader, navigates gender stereotypes, and uses ChatGPT to lighten her wor...

Join us as my oldest daughter, Ava, shares her story of me becoming a pastor and what life has been like as a pastor’s kid. Ava is already leading in the church and in our community. She shares her great love for clergy women and what we can do to inspire the next generation of women leaders in the church. I hope you will love this episode! If you would do me a great favor and provide feedback as...

Rev. Krista shares her story of growing up in Evangelical churches where the goal was to be a pastor’s wife to becoming a clergy person herself. Krista talks about finding her voice and taking up space in her own unique way in her own ministry. She says so many profound, helpful things that I know will encourage you in your own journey - the women in history and in scripture who have inspired her,...

Today’s episode features Rev. Kori, a seasoned pastor with over 15 years of ministry experience in a variety of settings. In our conversation, Kori opens up about a pivotal season in her life when she was determined to reclaim her joy—and the intentional steps she took to get there. She speaks honestly about walking through hard things and discovering beauty in the very places that felt like they...

You’re going to love this conversation with Rev. Kathy—affectionately known as the Queen of the Wild West! As the pastor of three congregations, Kathy travels nearly 100 miles every Sunday to bring the gospel to rural communities. In our conversation, she shares a wealth of wisdom about what it takes to care for yourself while caring for others. From building a supportive community, to finding hea...

In today’s episode, I’m joined by someone who has played a meaningful role in my own journey into ministry—Rev. Sharla. A mentor, encourager, and faithful leader, Sharla brings wisdom, warmth, and joy into every conversation. We talk about the importance of uplifting and equipping women called into professional ministry, and why that support matters now more than ever. Sharla also shares her own s...

This episode features Rev. Allison, a newly ordained clergywoman fresh out of seminary and already making an impact as she serves three rural churches in her very first appointment. Allison shares what it’s like stepping into pastoral ministry in small-town settings, navigating the joys and challenges of being a new clergywoman in new communities. She also reflects on the importance of play—a powe...

I am so glad to be sharing the story of Rev. Jenny’s journey in ministry and her journey of being a wife and a mom and all the hard and good times in between. Jenny shares a very vulnerable story of the grief we carry of what could have been and our crushed dreams for the future. And then, how there can still be redemption and beauty in the new things we enter into despite the pain. You are going...

Today’s episode features Rev. Cindy! She is a bi-vocational pastor who is passionate about her community and stepping into places to love and serve those in the margins. As a new(er) clergy person serving in a church, Cindy shares how those of us more seasoned clergy women can walk along side those who are just entering into pastoral ministry. I hope you are blessed by this vulnerable and fun epis...

Today my conversation is with Pastor Valerie. Valerie’s is a pastor leading a rural congregation. She is the mom of two little precious girls and is part of a clergy couple. Valerie is passionate about being in community with other women clergy, so no one has to do this hard work alone. Valerie also reminds us of the gift that our youth are to the church and the hope they bring her for the future...

Today my conversation is with Pastor Liz. Liz serves a large church outside a growing urban area with multiple pastors and staff. Liz is the mom of 2 little boys and shares with us her journey of being a single pastor to then getting married and having kids. Liz is so passionate about women serving God in multiples ways and being authentic in our ministries. You are going to love this and I hope y...