The Pastor Wife Life

Send Ashley a text! This is a replay of an episode from 2022, but it's so good I wanted to share it again to inspire you to get ready to celebrate the season! This week on the podcast we're getting really practical! Stevie Ciske is a master planner of all things (my description, not hers!) and she is sharing how she makes Christmas memories with her family throughout the month of Decembe...

Send Ashley a text! In this episode, Erica opens up about the incredible journey that led her and her husband to ministry, their transition into church leadership, and how they balance it all while raising four young children. From meeting online to serving the Lord in their community, Erica’s story is full of faith, fun, and an inspiring example of what it means to fully commit to God's plan...

Send Ashley a text! In this episode, I sat down with Robin Schmidt, an ambassador for PIR Ministries, to discuss the vital work they do in supporting pastors who have experienced forced exits from their congregations. Robin shares the history and mission of PIR (Pastor in Residence), a ministry founded to provide a safe haven and restorative process for wounded pastors and their families. Learn ho...

Send Ashley a text! On this episode of the Pastor Wife Life podcast, I’m chatting with Brandice Lardner of Grace-Filled Plate of Grace-Filled Plate. At Grace Filled Plate, Brandice guides Christian women to overcome the diet mindset and discover food freedom through a relationship with Christ. Despite knowing our needs are met in Jesus, many of us get swept up in worldly thinking and past struggle...

Send Ashley a text! Today on the podcast, we’re diving into the topic of trials and finding joy with my friend, Barb Raveling. Joy is one of my favorite topics, especially as someone who has battled depression for years. When God delivered me from that, joy became incredibly precious to me because I had gone so long without it. The enemy often tries to steal our joy. While this is true for any bel...

Send Ashley a text! Carrie Blackley is a Tennessee pastor’s wife who has experienced the mercy, grace, and love of God. Her story of coming out of addiction and into a life surrendered to Jesus to being the pastor’s wife is an amazing testimony of the power of God. You will love her genuine heart and be encouraged by her faith! CONNECT WITH CARRIE Carrie on Facebook The Highlands Church on Faceboo...

Send Ashley a text! In today's episode, Michele Cole shares her story of becoming the pastor's wife, facing infertility, and the diagnoses of autism and ADHD for her boys. Michele emphasizes the role of faith in the midst of difficult journeys and the importance of finding spiritual and relational support. She also gives great insight into way the church can be more inclusive and underst...

Send Ashley a text! Kristen Smith has been married to her husband Heath, pastor of Alpha Baptist Church in Morristown, TN, for six years. They are parents to two boys, ages 4 and 2. You're going to love Kristen and her enthusiasm and joy for the pastor wife life. On this episode we talked about so many things and I struggled with giving this episode a title because it was all so good!  So get...

Send Ashley a text! Transitioning out of one ministry and into the next is one of the most challenging aspects of the pastor wife life and it’s one that 99.99% will probably experience at least once. In today’s episode, Julie Lynn Ashley shares the lessons she learned when she and her husband were faced with an unexpected transition. From the initial shock of realizing change was happening to the...

Send Ashley a text! Lisa Dingle is not just a pastor’s wife and mom, she is also the program supervisor for a social services program with a master’s degree in psychology. In today’s episode, Lisa shares her story of finding herself and her then-fiance (and spoiler alert: now husband) in a toxic relationship with a narcissistic pastor. Although it nearly destroyed Lisa and John’s relationship, twe...

Send Ashley a text! You may remember today’s guest from episode 96 . Heather Creekmore is a pastor’s wife, author , podcaster , online course creator and coach focused on improving body image from a biblical perspective. In today’s episode, we chat about the cultural pressure on women’s body and how we can find a balanced and biblical approach to body image, food, and exercise. We talked the impor...

Send Ashley a text! Angelene Garlinghouse is a missionary's daughter, a lead pastor's wife, mom to 6 kids, a teacher, and a published author. In this conversation, she shares the importance of understanding and embracing the truth in God's word and rejecting the lies of the enemy and how that helped her to walk in wholeness and healing in her own life. CONNECT WITH ANGELENE Angelene...

Send Ashley a text! As pastors' wives, we are often called on to offer comfort to those grieving the loss of a loved one. But what do we do when WE are the ones grieving? In this episode, I'm chatting with Kerstin Turner about unexpectedly losing her mom and how she walked through this season as a pastor's wife and as a mom. LINKS WE MENTIONED: Griefshare - Grief & Loss Support...

Send Ashley a text! Carrie Turansky is a pastor's wife of 45 years and also an award-winning novelist. In this episode we chat about ways to help our marriages thrive in the midst of ministry. LINKS WE MENTIONED YNAB Avid Readers of Christian Fiction Facebook group  Carrie's books - The Legacy of Longdale Manor is her latest one CONNECT WITH CARRIE Carrie's Facebook author page Carr...

Send Ashley a text! Are you still finding your footing in 2024? Don't worry, it's not too late to set the tone for an amazing year ahead! In this episode I’m sharing the questions I asked myself on New Year's Eve to prepare for the year ahead and I’m inviting you to reflect on the highlights of 2023, acknowledge areas that didn't go as planned, and uncover surprising moments th...

Send Ashley a text! In this episode, I'm chatting with Ciera Sanders, a young lead pastor's wife in Williston, South Carolina. You will love her heart for God, family, ministry, and her community! CONNECT WITH CIERA Ciera on Facebook Ciera on Instagram @ThatSandersGirl FBC Williston on Instagram - - - - - Join the Private Facebook Community The Pastor Wife Life group on Facebook is a pri...

Send Ashley a text! Bre Dickson is a new-ish pastor's wife and in this episode, she's sharing what her transition from the big city to a smaller town has been like. I loved chatting with her about her pastor wife life and hearing what she's learned. You're going to love her! CONNECT WITH BRE Bre on Instagram LINKS WE MENTIONED Thrive Ministry Wives Certificate Program - - - - -...

Send Ashley a text! We're continuing the series with Shari Wenig. You might remember her from Episode 130. She is full of grace and wisdom and you're going to love hearing from her! - - - - - Join the Private Facebook Community The Pastor Wife Life group on Facebook is a private group just for you! We'd love to connect with you. Be A Guest on The Pastor Wife Life Go to the FAQ page...

Send Ashley a text! Listen to the first episode in the series: Episode 137 Our new YouTube Channel: The Pastor Wife Life Brianne Henry's Previous Episode Episode 36 Stevie Ciske's Previous Episodes Episode 38 Episode 83: How To Pray from a Leadership Perspective Episode 113: Cultivating Gratitude in Ministry Episode 129: Planning an Intentional Christmas - - - - - Join the Private Facebo...

Send Ashley a text! Brianne Henry's Previous Episode Episode 36 Stevie Ciske's Previous Episodes Episode 38 Episode 83: How To Pray from a Leadership Perspective Episode 113: Cultivating Gratitude in Ministry Episode 129: Planning an Intentional Christmas - - - - - Join the Private Facebook Community The Pastor Wife Life group on Facebook is a private group just for you! We'd love t...

Send Ashley a text! On today's episode, I'm chatting with Cheryn Archer. She shares how her pastor wife life is going, how she handled church hurt, and where God is leading her in her journey. Cheryn's YouTube Channels https://www.youtube.com/@thehappylittleuke9432 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWEoFEPWGkWCOV9mXYxG6aw You can find all our audio episodes at http:/thepastorwifelife...

Send Ashley a text! In today's episode, I'm chatting with pastor's wife and grief coach, Julie Lynn Ashley. We chat about what prompted her to begin this ministry, how it functions, and gives practical tips and resources to help us serve those who have suffered loss. CONNECT WITH JULIE LYNN Julie Lynn's website - JulieLynnAshley.com Sign up for her newsletter - ajulielynn@gmail...

Send Ashley a text! Karen Altizer is no stranger to anxiety. If you haven't listened to her first visit to The Pastor Wife Life Podcast, you can check it out HERE . In today's episode, Karen talks about the anxiety caused by the long-term affects of the pandemic on her church along with a personal family crisis that is ongoing. You will be encouraged by her story as she shares how she ha...

Send Ashley a text! Barb Raveling is an author, podcaster (of TWO podcasts!), and a Christian life coach. She is such an encouragement and a source of wisdom when it comes to renewing the mind through the Word. Due to her husband's job, she has a unique opportunity to visit a LOT of churches and in this episode, we talk about how she's felt welcomed (or not!) as a guest in different chur...

Send Ashley a text! Jamie Erickson is a wife, homeschool mom of 5, author, and founder of The Unlikely Homeschool blog . On this episode, she shares how hygge and the gospel go together. Even though her book Holy Hygge: Creating a Place for People to Gather and the Gospel to Grow isn't specifically written for pastors' wives, you will find this an invaluable resource for the pastor wife...