Pastors' Wives Tell All

The pastors’ wives are introducing you to another one of their newest team members! Kelly Hamm is a pastor’s wife, former marketing director turned stay-at-home-mom, a blog editor, and one of the admins who runs our Facebook community group for pastors’ wives. In this conversation, we chat about how she found out about the podcast and joined the team, how she and her husband balance bi-vocational...

The pastors’ wives are introducing you to one of their newest team members! Hope Bates is a licensed professional counselor, pastor’s wife, mama to 5 teenage kids, and one of the two women who run the Pastors’ Wives Tell All Facebook Community Group. She chats about life from bread making to church nursery to grown children. Seasons come and go, and we chat about them all! To shop the new line of...

There’s no denying that these pastors’ wives love their current churches! From small groups to unique outreach opportunities, they share what has worked well with their churches in order to help other churches who are searching for some fresh ideas. Grab a notepad and a pen for this one because you never know what might spark your creative juices during this episode! To shop the new line of merch,...

The pastors’ wives wrap up 2021 by sharing their favorite podcast episodes and memories of 2021. Plus, they open up about their hopes for 2022 for the podcast, their families, and their spiritual lives. Thank you for being here! Our team can’t wait to see what God does in 2022! To shop the new line of merch, head here: https://pastorswivestellall.com/shop Want to support the Pastors’ Wives Tell Al...

The pastors’ wives chat all things Christmas traditions, church holiday life, and focusing on the reason for the season while entertaining themselves and you with their Christmas cheer! ;-) It might get a wee bit crazy on the podcast, but would you expect anything less from these three?? Merry Christmas! To shop the new line of merch, head here: https://pastorswivestellall.com/shop Want to support...

You submitted questions for our pastor husbands and they answered candidly… perhaps a bit too candidly. ;-) From what they expect of their wives (us) to advice for others going through seminary and SO much more, these pastors truly tell all! To shop the new line of merch, head here: https://pastorswivestellall.com/shop Want to support the Pastors’ Wives Tell All podcast ministry? Become a patron!...

You submitted questions for our pastor husbands and they answered candidly… perhaps a bit too candidly. ;-) From what they expect of their wives (us) to advice for others going through seminary and SO much more, these pastors truly tell all! To shop the new line of merch, head here: https://pastorswivestellall.com/shop Want to support the Pastors’ Wives Tell All podcast ministry? Become a patron!...

The pastors’ wives tackle a topic that has stirred much conversation among pastors, pastors’ wives, and church members alike. How can the church make change when many grip tightly to tradition, the past, and things rather than focusing on the future of the church? When is the right time for change and how do we approach this topic with love and grace? Find out here! To shop the new line of merch,...

The pastors’ wives chat about all the things they are thankful for in their churches, lives, and this podcast ministry. They share what their churches do to celebrate and serve their communities this time of year. Plus, an ongoing Thanksgiving debate… it might get a bit heated, y’all! Listen and help us settle this debate once and for all. ;-)  To shop the new line of merch, head here: https://pas...

The pastors’ wives chat with Jess Connolly-- a pastor’s wife, bestselling author, sought-after speaker, and trusted Bible teacher-- about her new book, Breaking Free From Body Shame, and how it can be uniquely freeing for PWs (pastors’ wives)! This book details her journey--and yours--of setting out to discover how to break free from the broken beliefs we all hold about our bodies that hold us bac...

Not too long ago, the pastors’ wives asked listeners to submit their questions. From their opinions on “Purity Culture,” to sharing how to talk to your kids when moving churches and everything in between, they let you in on ALL the juicy details.  To shop the new line of merch, head here: https://pastorswivestellall.com/shop Want to support the Pastors’ Wives Tell All podcast ministry? Become a pa...

The pastors’ wives join Jennifer Jackson, a pastor’s wife, mom, and worship director at Church of the Highlands, to discuss the tricky dynamics of being both a pastor’s wife and a church staff member. How do you seamlessly switch back-and-forth from the roles of wife and coworker? And how can you avoid bringing ministry work home at the end of the day? We discuss it all here! To shop the new line...

The pastors’ wives chat about the inevitability of everything going wrong all at once. It happens, so how can we be ready for these interruptions we don’t plan for? If you’re at a place where the proverbial crap has hit the fan, then this conversation is for you!  To shop the new line of merch, head here: https://pastorswivestellall.com/shop Want to support the Pastors’ Wives Tell All podcast mini...

What if your pastor husband struggles behind closed doors with drugs, alcohol, pornography, etc.? The pastors’ wives join an anonymous friend on this episode to hear her experience of being married to a pastor who battled addiction, suicidal thoughts, and more. Join them as they discuss how the church can do better when dealing with a pastor who is struggling, and find hope as a pastor’s wife tell...

The pastors’ wives chat with Lindsey Maestas, a former youth pastor’s wife, mom to two sweet boys, a podcast host of the Living Easy Podcast, and speaker newly based in Franklin, TN. In 2021 she created and launched The Wife Project, an online course created for women who desire to have a godly marriage. In this episode we discuss how The Wife Project can be beneficial for pastors’ wives and minis...

The pastors’ wives share some of the hardships they’ve experienced as pastors’ wives and how they went about reaching out for help. It can be difficult for pastors and their spouses to admit when they are struggling in their health, parenting, marriage, and so much more; but asking for help is exactly what they need. When is it time to seek help? And how do we go about reaching out for help? They...

The pastors’ wives address a hot topic among pastors’ wives and church people alike. What is appropriate to wear when you are on staff at a church? Are we stepping into legalism when discussing modesty? How in the world do we dress in a way that feels good and looks good while juggling standards the church places on us? And where can we find cute, affordable clothes?? These questions and more are...

The pastors’ wives chat with their friend, LaTonya Pratt, who is the creator behind Glam+Grace Styling, a pastor’s wife, boy-mama of three, human resource professional and genuine encourager- with a HEAVY dose of sass. Some might say she is bossy, but she prefers passionate, confident and determined! Encouragement is her superpower and it’s evident in this episode. She encourages pastors’ wives to...

The pastors’ wives are at it again, confessing the current sin struggles in their lives. From pride to anxiety to so much more in between, they candidly share how they still don’t have it altogether. We are all commanded to confess our sins one to another, but if leaders in the church won’t do this, then who else will? Join the pastors’ wives in finding freedom by bringing every bit of darkness in...

The pastors’ wives chat with their real life friend and fellow worship pastor’s wife, Jennifer Nunley, about stepping into the uncomfortable and even the unbearable while serving in church ministry. As an introvert, Jennifer knows how difficult it can be to find your place on staff at a church; and as someone who has grieved the loss of two babies, she knows all too well the complicated emotions t...

The Pastors’ Wives truly tell all in this one! From accidentally sending inappropriate jokes to group texts to wrecking church vans and worse, you will surely be entertained by the stories these ladies share! If you have felt alone in your embarrassing mistakes, you will have no reason to after this. We all screw up at least one time… or a million! To shop the new line of merch, head here: https:/...

The pastors’ wives enjoy the privilege of chatting with Avery Forrest, a pastor’s wife, entrepreneur, and podcaster who has made it her mission to break the mold so many pastors’ wives feel trapped in. She shares how she felt attacked by the enemy at even a young age in this area and swore she would never be a “pastor’s wife.” Through her story, we learn how to break the pastor wifey mold and step...

The pastors’ wives get a little controversial in their pursuit of truth and convictions being placed above preferences. Legalism should have no place in the pulpit. From clothing to worship styles and alcohol, they touch on it all. What does the Bible say about some of these hot button topics and how have our preferences and cultures clouded our views? Join us as we discuss these difficult topics....

The pastors’ wives sit down to chat with worship pastor’s wife/ worship pastor herself, Zoie Downey. Zoie has been serving actively in her current church in Auburn, Alabama, for eight years. Her energy is contagious, and her wisdom is most definitely beyond her years. She has a passion for young people and shares solid, biblical advice for new-to-ministry, young pastors’ wives. To shop the new lin...

The pastors’ wives tackle many of the lies the enemy likes to use against pastors’ wives and their spouses. They encourage us all to shift our mindsets and focus on what really matters in the calling God has given us. The enemy’s lies have no room here… now or EVER! To shop the new line of merch, head here: https://pastorswivestellall.com/shop Want to support the Pastors’ Wives Tell All podcast mi...