Leading Ladies with Dr. Lorna Burch | For Women in Ministry

Episode 9: Pilate’s Wife In this powerful episode of Leading Ladies, Lorna unpacks the surprising but timely lesson we can learn from Pilate’s wife. In one of the most chaotic times in history, she received a dream warning her about “that Just Man” — Jesus. She obeyed and sent a message to her husband. As women of God in today’s world, we too are living in unpredictable times, and now more than ev...

Episode #8 - What is a Leading Lady? When I became a pastor’s wife, nobody gave me a manual. No training. No handbook. Just me, my husband, a lot of trial and error… and yes, even some “heated fellowships” along the way. In this episode, I share my personal journey of becoming a leading lady, the lessons I learned the hard way, and how God gave me a passion to encourage other women walking this sa...

Hey Leading Ladies—are you running on empty? In this episode, we’re diving deep into something we often overlook but desperately need: rest. From personal rhythms of retreat every 90 days to covenantal boundaries around rest in marriage and ministry, Dr. Lorna shares wisdom from her own life, her book Leading Ladies, and her doctoral research on workaholism in the church. Learn why rest isn’t rebe...

Episode 6: Faithful to My First Ministry In this heartfelt and transparent episode, Dr. Lorna Burch shares a powerful reminder to every wife in ministry: Your first ministry is your marriage. Dr. Burch opens up about her personal journey—from chasing platforms and affirmation to rediscovering the sacred call of building her home with wisdom. With honesty and Scripture, she explores the tension man...

Episode #5 – Keep Your Heart Open In this powerful follow-up to Episode #4, Dr. Lorna Burch dives into what happens after the betrayal—when trust has been broken and the temptation is strong to shut everything down. But what if closing off your heart is actually closing off your healing? Through the lens of Proverbs 15:15 and wisdom from leadership mentor Dr. Michael Spencer’s Cycle of Love, this...

Episode #4 – Yes, THEY Will! Have you ever been betrayed? Misunderstood? Walked away from by the very people you served, helped, or trusted? In this episode, we're going there. Dr. Lorna Burch opens up about the raw and often unspoken truth of betrayal in ministry, the kind that cuts deep. Drawing from 1 Samuel 23 and Matthew 26, we explore the reality that betrayal isn’t a detour from the calling...

Episode #3 : Fit for Your Assignment Are you building the strength to carry what God has called you to do? In this real, honest, and empowering episode, we dive into Proverbs 31:17 and talk about spiritual, mental, and physical fitness for your God-given assignment. From feeling stuck, tired, and self-conscious to walking in freedom, discipline, and strength—Dr. Burch shares her personal journey o...

Episode #2 – Be a Help, Not a Hindrance Sometimes we hold up progress—not out of rebellion, but out of fear. In this episode, I share how a fresh revelation of God’s love helped me release fear, embrace flexibility, and become the help God called me to be in marriage and ministry. You’ll also hear the heart behind my song “Lost in Your Love,” now available on all streaming platforms. Check it out...

Episode 1: Faithful to Your Calling In this very first episode of Leading Ladies, I’m sharing my heart about being faithful to your calling. For years, I searched for a mentor, only to hear God say: Stop looking for a mentor and BE who you’re looking for. That revelation changed everything! Faithfulness isn’t just about showing up—it’s about being full of faith in God’s plan for your life. Whateve...