Pastors' Wives Tell All

The pastors' wives virtually sit down with mental health advocate, speaker, and author of Jesus and Therapy , Tabitha Yates. Tabitha bravely shares her story of growing up in an abusive home, navigating spiritual abuse, and battling deep depression from a young age.  Labeled “rebellious” by toxic church leaders when she was actually struggling, Tabitha opens up about how the church often got it wr...

In this episode, the Pastors' Wives are spilling all the retreat tea—from belly laughs to sweet moments with their hubbies! Tune in as they dish on the joy of unplugging, the hilarity of a live comedy show, and why their version of sardines should definitely be the next big party game. It's all about friendship, fun, and those unforgettable memories that make life (and ministry) so much ri...

The pastors' wives are honored to have Beth Allison Barr on the podcast to chat about her new book: Becoming the Pastor’s Wife: How Marriage Replaced Ordination as a Woman’s Path to Ministry. Beth has a PhD, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is James Vardaman Endowed Chair of History at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, where she specializes in medieval history, women’s...

Ever had one of those moments where you wish the ground would swallow you whole? We’ve got you covered! In this episode, we spill the tea on our most cringe-worthy moments—including a college audition fail that involved, let’s just say, an unfortunate wardrobe oversight. From stage fright to zipper mishaps, we’re keeping it real and reminding you that embarrassing moments are just part of life. So...

In this episode, the Pastors’ Wives sit down with their new friend, Dr. Josh Morgan. Josh is the proud husband of a pastor’s wife and brings nearly two decades of ministry experience, along with a doctorate in Christian Formation and Discipleship. His heart beats for helping struggling believers feel close to God again, and he’s shared the life-changing power of Jesus with millions through his eng...

The pastors’ wives discuss the physical, mental, and emotional changes that come with getting older. From brain fog to night sweats and everything in between, they chat about it, bringing humor and encouragement to the conversation. To purchase the BOOK, head here:  ⁠https://pastorswivestellall.com/book⁠⁠ To shop our MERCH, head here:  ⁠https://pastorswivestellall.com/shop⁠⁠ Want to support the Pa...

In this heartfelt episode, the pastors' wives close out their month of friendship by sitting down with their close friend Katherine (aka KitKat) to talk about their unique friendship. They share honest thoughts on building trust, overcoming comparison, and the joy of being fully known in true friendship. From laughter to vulnerability, this conversation highlights how authentic friendships can...

The pastors' wives understand how difficult managing finances can be. In this episode, they spill the tea on their favorite financial tools. To purchase the BOOK, head here:  ⁠https://pastorswivestellall.com/book⁠⁠ To shop our MERCH, head here:  ⁠https://pastorswivestellall.com/shop⁠⁠ Want to support the Pastors’ Wives Tell All podcast ministry? Become a patron:  ⁠https://www.patreon.com/pastorswi...

The pastors’ wives continue their friendship series this month by chatting with Stephanie’s good friend, Jennifer. Friendship in church life is beautiful, necessary, and sometimes just plain hard. In this episode, we chat about building trust, staying authentic, and making friendships work even when life is full. We touch on the joys, the challenges, and how to keep showing up for each other. Plus...

The pastors' wives spill the tea with their friend LA on healthy friendship. To purchase the BOOK, head here:  ⁠https://pastorswivestellall.com/book⁠⁠ To shop our MERCH, head here:  ⁠https://pastorswivestellall.com/shop⁠⁠ Want to support the Pastors’ Wives Tell All podcast ministry? Become a patron:  ⁠https://www.patreon.com/pastorswivestellall ⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE: ⁠Sign up⁠ for our email list and re...

The pastors’ wives continue their friendship series this month by chatting with Jenna’s close friend, LA. This fun and honest convo dives into the beauty and challenges of friendship—especially in the world of ministry. From how they met to building trust, handling misunderstandings, and supporting each other through tough seasons, LA brings wisdom, laughs, and lots of real talk. They discuss how...

The pastors' wives spill the tea on Stephanie's time at a writers’ retreat with their literary agent Mary Demuth. At this retreat, Stephanie felt a clear calling to write a devotional for those reconstructing their faith after leaving legalism. Even with some nerves about writing solo, she’s trusting the Lord’s guidance and leaning on the support of this amazing community. Follow Stephanie...

All month long the pastors’ wives are discussing friendship. In this episode, they sit down with Jessica’s close friend, Jen Adams, to discuss the joys and challenges of friendship in ministry. Jen shares how she and Jessica connected through their daughters’ Africa trip and how their friendship grew despite first impressions. They dive into the importance of being approachable, taking the first s...

The pastors' wives spill the tea on their time in the Mall of America with no money to spend. It was riveting.  To purchase the BOOK, head here:  ⁠https://pastorswivestellall.com/book⁠⁠ To shop our MERCH, head here:  ⁠https://pastorswivestellall.com/shop⁠⁠ Want to support the Pastors’ Wives Tell All podcast ministry? Become a patron:  ⁠https://www.patreon.com/pastorswivestellall ⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE:...

The pastors' wives chat with marriage and sex guru, Sheila Gregoire again! Sheila is the author of The Great Sex Rescue and She Deserves Better. In this episode they talk about Sheila's newest book and how it is a great resource for church leaders: The Marriage You Want, Moving beyond Stereotypes for a Relationship Built on Scripture, New Data, and Emotional Health. Sheila answers question...

The pastors' wives listen to Jessica spill the tea on her recent trip to Africa and chat about the negative changes happening for the Church in Rwanda and how we can help. Contact Come Away Missions about how you can help: comeawaymissions.com   hello@comeawaymissions.com Donate to Come Away Missions directly here: https://comeawaymissions.kindful.com/   To purchase the BOOK, head here:  ⁠http...

The pastors' wives chat with their good friend Christy Boulware. Christy is the founder of the nonprofit, Fearless Unite, and the author of Nervous Breakthrough: Finding Freedom from Fear and Anxiety in a World that Feeds It . In this episode we dive into some nuanced conversations about women in church leadership, church hurt, and spiritual abuse. Follow along with Christy: https://www.christ...

The pastors' wives chat with Stephanie and her husband Isaac about how they met and fell in love. To purchase the BOOK, head here:  ⁠https://pastorswivestellall.com/book⁠⁠ To shop our MERCH, head here:  ⁠https://pastorswivestellall.com/shop⁠⁠ Want to support the Pastors’ Wives Tell All podcast ministry? Become a patron:  ⁠https://www.patreon.com/pastorswivestellall ⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE: ⁠Sign up⁠ for...

Jenna and Jessica sit down with Stephanie and her husband Isaac to hear their story of growing up entrenched in legalism, including their time attending a cult-like Bible college. In this episode we explore the dangers of Ultra-Conservatism and how to spot red flags in churches today. To purchase the BOOK, head here:  ⁠https://pastorswivestellall.com/book⁠⁠ To shop our MERCH, head here:  ⁠https://...

The pastors' wives chat about seeing and playing in snow for the first time in seven years... and how Alabama shut down for nearly a week because of two inches of snow. To purchase the BOOK, head here:  ⁠https://pastorswivestellall.com/book⁠⁠ To shop our MERCH, head here:  ⁠https://pastorswivestellall.com/shop⁠⁠ Want to support the Pastors’ Wives Tell All podcast ministry? Become a patron:  ⁠h...

Jenna and Jessica sit down with Stephanie and her husband Isaac to hear their story of growing up entrenched in legalism, including their time attending a cult-like Bible college. In this episode we explore the dangers of Ultra-Conservatism and how to spot red flags in churches today. To purchase the BOOK, head here:  ⁠https://pastorswivestellall.com/book⁠⁠ To shop our MERCH, head here:  ⁠https://...

The pastors' wives share a few favorites from their churches! To purchase the BOOK, head here:  ⁠https://pastorswivestellall.com/book⁠⁠ To shop our MERCH, head here:  ⁠https://pastorswivestellall.com/shop⁠⁠ Want to support the Pastors’ Wives Tell All podcast ministry? Become a patron:  ⁠https://www.patreon.com/pastorswivestellall ⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE: ⁠Sign up⁠ for our email list and receive updates o...

The pastors' wives chat about the difficulty of saying goodbye to beloved church members and church staff. How can we support these friends as they move on and how can we manage our own feelings as they go? Let's talk about it! To purchase the BOOK, head here:  ⁠https://pastorswivestellall.com/book⁠⁠ To shop our MERCH, head here:  ⁠https://pastorswivestellall.com/shop⁠⁠ Want to support the...

The pastors' wives chat with their friend Kristen about an awkward hug with a stranger and the rejection of no show friends— literally a party of one. Follow along with Kristen here: http://bit.ly/4aUs6Wl To purchase the BOOK, head here:  ⁠https://pastorswivestellall.com/book⁠⁠ To shop our MERCH, head here:  ⁠https://pastorswivestellall.com/shop⁠⁠ Want to support the Pastors’ Wives Tell All po...

The pastors' wives join Kristen Strong for a conversation about seasons of loneliness. Kristen is the author of several books including Girl Meets Change and Desperate Woman Seeks Friends. She also compiled the 90-day devotional, Praying Through Loneliness, that one of us got the opportunity to contribute to. In this discussion, we chat about the difficulty of finding real friendship built on...