Brenda Leavenworth

When She Serves

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When She Serves: Real Talk, Practical Tools for Ministry is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth. With over 30 years of ministry experience and a degree in biblical studies, Brenda is uniquely qualified to train and guide the next generation of women leaders in the church. Co-hosts include Rosemary Cady, Kelly Bell, and Krista Fox, each bringing their collective experiences, research, victories, and failures to consider and discuss a range of topics from a biblical and practical perspective. Visit our website at https://whensheserves.com

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Brenda Leavenworth

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Religion

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Latest episode

Jul 1, 2026

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Episodes

The Pastor’s Wife and Marriage in the Public Eye 03.06.2025

Join us as Brenda, Christy, and Rosemary discuss the unique blessings and demands of being in the role of the pastor's wife. They address how their marriages have become part of their public ministry and different ways they maintain balance between their personal relationships and the expectations that come with serving a congregation. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue...

Top 5 Church Laws Every Leader Should Know 15.05.2025

Join us as Brenda and Shirley unpack five crucial church laws that can save your ministry from headaches and heartaches. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, this conversation will equip you with the practical knowledge you need to protect your congregation while fulfilling your calling. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transpare...

How Children can be Church Leaders Today 02.05.2025

In this episode, Brenda is joined by Tami Peña, Children's Ministry Director at Reliance Church, to talk through helpful directives and procedures that can help foster inter-generational discipleship in our ministries. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. ---- When She Leads is a podcast f...

Serving When Married to a Non-Believer 15.04.2025

In this episode, Brenda, Gloria, and Kristie offer biblical encouragement and prayerful wisdom for women faithfully serving in their church while married to an unbelieving spouse, showing how to honor both their ministry calling and marriage covenant with grace. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Sp...

Nuts and Bolts of Women’s Bible Study 01.04.2025

In this episode, Brenda, Rosemary and Kelly explore practical strategies for creating meaningful women's Bible study groups that foster both spiritual growth and authentic community connections. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. ---- When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted...

Should we Establish Boundaries in Ministry? 15.03.2025

In this episode, Brenda, Rosemary and Christy Duff talk through the complications, nuances, joys, and balance of establishing boundaries in ministry. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. ---- When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary C...

What Can Leaders Expect From Their Volunteers? 01.03.2025

In this episode, Brenda and Kelly sit down with Gia Lucid to talk about cultivating a healthy culture for church volunteers and what you can reasonably expect from those giving their time in service to ministry. We pray that this interview encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. ---- When She Leads is a podcast for women in mi...

An Interview with Janice Orate - Transitional Ministry 17.02.2025

In this episode, Brenda sits down with Janice Orate to talk through her years serving her church community and preparing to transition ministry leadership as the Lord leads. Janice, alongside her husband Jim, have faithfully served their community and ministry at CC Rancho Cucamonga for 40+ years. We pray that this interview encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the...

Internal Team Values 01.02.2025

In this episode, Brenda is joined by Shirley Ruiz and Gloria Scholten to discuss the internal team values they've helped to facilitate at Reliance Church. Both Shirley and Gloria serve on the women's ministry board at Reliance Church. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. ---- When She Leads is...

Live Q&A 18.01.2025

In this episode, Brenda, Krista, Rosemary and Kelly continue answering questions they received from the West Coast Conference from October 2024. We pray that we all approach questions of faith, ministry, and life with curiosity and humility as we seek the face of Christ. We also pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empower...

Navigating Change in Ministry 01.01.2025

In this episode, Brenda, Krista, and Kelly talk through their experiences of walking through minor and major changes in ministry. Learning to trust the guidance of the Lord builds patience, dependance and self-control in Him. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. ---- When She Leads is a podcas...

West Coast Conference '24 - Jesus Through the Eyes of Women - Live Q&A 16.12.2024

In this episode, When She Leads Hosts Brenda, Kelly, Rosemary, and Krista sat around the table at the recent West Coast Conference in Murrieta, CA to answer questions asked from the conference attendees. We pray that this interview encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. ---- When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry h...

An Interview with Wendy Zahorjanski - Hard is Only Half of the Story - From Small Town Girl to Missionary in Serbia 01.12.2024

In this episode, Brenda sits down with Wendy Zahorjanski to talk about her life story and the writing of her book, her calling to serve Jesus as a missionary, and the continued work that she and her husband, Danny are doing with their church community in the city of Kragujevac. Wendy is an author and missionary and you can find her book, "Hard is Only Half the Story: Real Adventures from My Journe...

When is the Right Time to Step Out in Faith? 15.11.2024

In this episode, Brenda, Krista, and Kelly talk through their experiences of stepping out in faith. Learning to trust the guidance of the Lord builds patience, dependance and self-control in Him. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. ---- When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted...

How Should we Handle Spiritual Warfare? 01.11.2024

In this episode, Brenda, Rosemary, and Kelly talk through their various experiences of handling and combatting spiritual warfare. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. ---- When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell....

WSL Ireland Conference 2023 - Rachel Neglia - Insecurity in Ministry 15.10.2024

In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Cork, Ireland from 2023. This episode was from a main session teaching from Rachel Neglia on "Insecurity in Ministry". We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. ---- When She Leads is a podcast for women in minist...

WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Rosemary Cady - Creating and Sustaining Ministry Culture 01.10.2024

In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Murrieta, California from October 2023. This episode was from a breakout session teaching from Rosemary Cady on "Creating and Sustaining Ministry Culture". We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. ---- When She L...

WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Sonia Trujillo - Teaching the Bible 17.09.2024

In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Murrieta, California from October 2023. This episode was from a breakout session teaching from Sonia Trujillo on "Teaching the Bible." We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. ---- When She Leads is a p...

WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Christy Duff - Navigating Unplanned Rest 01.09.2024

In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Murrieta, California from October 2023. This episode was from a breakout session teaching from Christy Duff on "Navigating Unplanned Rest". We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. ---- When She Leads i...

WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Brenda Leavenworth - Discovering, Developing and Exercising Spiritual Gifts 15.08.2024

In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Murrieta, California from October 2023. This episode was from a breakout session teaching from Brenda Leavenworth on "Discovering, Developing, and Exercising Spiritual Gifts". We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment...

WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Meka Buffington - Faithful not Frazzled 01.08.2024

In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Murrieta, California from October 2023. This episode was from a breakout session teaching from Meka Buffington on "Faithful not Frazzled". We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. ---- When She Leads is...

WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Kelly Bell - Battling Insecurities in Ministry 15.07.2024

In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Murrieta, California from October 2023. This episode was from a breakout session teaching from Kelly Bell on "Battling Insecurities in Ministry". We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. ---- When She L...

WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Grace Warholic - The Purpose and Priority of Theology 02.07.2024

In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Murrieta, California from October 2023. This episode was from a breakout session teaching from Grace Warholic on "The Purpose and Priority of Theology". We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. ---- Whe...

WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Krista Fox - The Church's Response to Depression and Suicide 17.06.2024

In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Murrieta, California from October 2023. This episode was from a breakout session teaching from Krista Fox on "The Church's Response to Depression and Suicide". We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spiri...

A Conversation with Rebecca McLaughlin 29.05.2024

In this episode, Brenda has a candid and uncut conversation with author and theologian Rebecca McLaughlin about the compelling goodness of Jesus, local church ministry, work-life balance, and Christ’s heart for the larger Church. Rebecca is the author of several notable books including Confronting Christianity , 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity , Jesus Through The...

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