The Female Church Leaders Podcast

In this practical leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole reframes a task many leaders treat as throwaway: giving church announcements. For many female church leaders, it's one of the first platform opportunities they're given, and how you handle it shapes how much responsibility you're trusted with next. She offers three keys to making it count. You'...

In this thoughtful leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole tackles one of the hardest ministry leadership calls: knowing when to keep developing a volunteer in their current role, and when it's time to help them move on. Drawing from a personal story, she walks through how to diagnose what's really going on before making a change. You'll learn how to quest...

In this candid leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole shares a personal story about finally getting help from someone who actually knew what they were doing, and how it completely reshaped the way she thinks about coaching female church leaders. You'll gain four specific qualities to look for when choosing a coach, what Kadi means by "sticky floors," and...

In this clarifying leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole tackles why some decisions come easily while others – even small ones – leave us stuck. She walks through three common traps that stall decision-making, then introduces a simple three-question tool called 10-10-10 to help you move forward with clarity instead of circling. You'll gain a way to tell how much t...

In this insightful leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole tackles one of the hardest calls in ministry leadership: knowing when a volunteer role is ready to become a staff role. She walks through three specific symptoms that signal a shift is due, plus how to leverage unpaid staff roles when budgets are tight. You'll gain a way to tell whether someone is ready to l...

In this relevant leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole explores why advocating for your own development can feel more complicated than advocating for everyone else’s. Drawing from conversations with senior pastors and executive leaders, she identifies five common mistakes women make when asking their church to invest in their growth. You’ll gain practical insight into...

In this practical leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole explores an often-overlooked part of growing your influence: how you show up in the room with other leaders. She unpacks why what we intend to communicate and what others experience can be very different — especially when we're working hard to fit in or prove ourselves. You'll gain a simple READY framewo...

In this strategic leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole explores why the skills that make you effective at one level of leadership aren't always the ones you need for the next. For many female church leaders, implementation is a well-developed muscle — but growing influence also requires the ability to cast compelling vision. You'll gain a practical framework...

In this timely leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole returns to the Leading Moms series with four practical strategies for navigating the transition into a new school and ministry year. Drawing from her own experience as a working mom and ministry leader, she shares lessons that shaped how she approached this demanding season. You'll gain practical ideas for plann...

In this encouraging leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole explores one of the most overlooked skills in healthy ministry: evaluation. Drawing from two very different ministry cultures, she unpacks why many leaders either avoid honest evaluation or unintentionally create fear around it, and how both extremes limit long-term ministry health. You'll gain practical in...

In this strategic leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole concludes the Spiritual Gifts Summer Series by highlighting three common mistakes that can unintentionally limit both people and ministry. Rather than simply filling roles, this episode reframes leadership as the intentional work of discovering, developing, and stewarding the gifts God has placed within His people...

In this grounding leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole concludes the Spiritual Gifts Summer Series by exploring three gifts that remind us leadership isn't only about strategy and stewardship—it's also about dependence on the Holy Spirit: Wisdom, Tongues, and Interpretation. This episode offers a thoughtful framework for recognizing when faithful leadership...

In this clarifying leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole continues the Spiritual Gifts Summer Series by exploring two gifts that shape how God's truth transforms people: Teaching and Prophecy. This episode unpacks the difference between communicating well, helping people truly learn, and leading others to respond faithfully to God's truth. You'll gain pr...

In this thoughtful leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole explores two spiritual gifts that quietly shape the health of every ministry: Mercy and Shepherding. While these gifts often work behind the scenes, they play a vital role in helping people feel seen, cared for, connected, and supported over time. This episode helps female church leaders recognize the difference...

In this practical leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole continues the Spiritual Gifts Summer Series by exploring two highly valued, but often misunderstood, gifts: Knowledge and Leadership. This episode examines how some people help keep ministries anchored in biblical truth while others naturally create direction, alignment, and momentum. You'll gain a clearer un...

In this important leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole continues the Spiritual Gifts Summer Series by exploring two gifts that often operate quietly but shape the health of a ministry in profound ways: Hospitality and Intercession. This episode helps leaders recognize the difference between cultural expectations and spiritual gifting while uncovering why some ministri...

In this relevant leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole continues the Spiritual Gifts Summer Series by exploring two gifts that are often misunderstood in very different ways: Healing & Miracles and Helps & Service. This episode challenges common assumptions about influence, contribution, and what healthy ministry leadership actually looks like. You'll gain...

In this thoughtful leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole continues the Spiritual Gifts Summer Series by exploring two often-misunderstood gifts: faith and giving. This episode unpacks the difference between biblical faith and overfunctioning, while also reframing how leaders think about generosity, provision, and financial stewardship in the Church. You’ll gain perspec...

In this encouraging leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole continues the Spiritual Gifts Summer Series by exploring two gifts that shape spiritual movement in two different ways: encouragement and evangelism. This episode offers a framework for understanding why people may feel supported but stay stuck, and why some ministries struggle to reach new people consistently....

In this strategic leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole continues the Spiritual Gifts Summer Series by exploring two gifts that shape how teams move and make decisions: apostleship and discernment. This episode offers a framework for understanding why some teams struggle to sustain momentum, while others hesitate to move forward at all. You’ll gain insight into how the...

In this clarifying leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole continues the Spiritual Gifts Summer Series by showing how spiritual gifts assessments can become powerful tools for developing the people on your team. This episode also introduces the spiritual gift of administration and why it is often misunderstood, undervalued, and essential for healthy team leadership. You’...

In this insightful leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole kicks off a summer series on spiritual gifts by exploring a common reason teams stop growing: leaders often develop people without understanding how God has actually gifted them. This episode introduces a biblical framework for moving beyond managing roles to developing people for lasting impact. You’ll gain fres...

In this strategic leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole introduces a simple but powerful distinction that brings clarity to a common source of tension in ministry: the difference between discipleship and leadership. While both are essential, they operate from different expectations and responsibilities. This episode helps female church leaders recognize where misalignm...

In this practical leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole reframes a common ministry challenge: the summer slowdown. While many leaders brace for inconsistency and gaps, this season can actually become a strategic opportunity to expand your team and invite new people into meaningful roles. This episode helps female church leaders shift from a maintenance mindset to a mor...

In this timely leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole highlights a seasonal leadership challenge many churches overlook: how summer impacts the capacity of moms on your team. While ministry often builds momentum after Easter, shifting family rhythms – especially for parents – can quietly reshape energy, focus, and availability. This episode helps leaders anticipate thos...