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Send Ashley a text! Have you ever felt lonely while standing in a room full of people? In this solo mini episode (which is ironically about isolation 😂), I share just a little of my own journey of quietly pulling back, hiding behind the title of "pastor's wife," and believing the lie that she didn't need to take the first step toward community.  Be reminded that isolation doesn't always mean being alone it can happen while sitting right in the middle of church. If you've ever struggled to find your place in ministry, this episode is for you. - - - - - 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 to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!

Send Ashley a text! Welcome to Season 2 of The Pastor Wife Life! In this first episode, I thought the best way to introduce myself would be to bring on someone who knows me better than anyone else, my husband, Jimmy. Together, we share a little about our family, how we met, our journey through ministry, and the heart behind this podcast. We also talk about ministry life from a pastor's perspective, ways wives can encourage their husbands, and what we hope pastor wives will find in this community. Jimmy won't be a regular guest, but I wanted you to get to know us, our story, and our hearts before we dive into future conversations. Whether you've been a pastor's wife for years or you're just beginning the journey, we're so glad you're here. Welcome to The Pastor Wife Life! - - - - - 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 to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!

Send Ashley a text! Trusting God in Every Season Some stories just stay with you—and this one will. In this episode of The Pastor Wife Life Podcast, I sat down with Shannon, whose journey took her from college in Canada to living in a dangerous region of Colombia as a missionary’s wife. In the middle of uncertainty, she experienced God’s protection, provision, and power in ways that forever shaped her faith. But what impacted me most wasn’t just what God did there—it was what came after. When Shannon and her husband returned to the States, ministry looked very different. The urgency and intensity were gone, and in their place were quieter, more ordinary seasons—ones that felt harder in a different way. And yet, God was just as present. Through the ups and downs, Shannon learned that faithfulness isn’t just about the big, life-changing moments. It’s about showing up in the everyday, even when it feels unseen. If you’re in a hard or quiet season of ministry, this is your reminder: God is with you there, too. You don’t have to carry the weight of expectations. You don’t have to prove your worth. Just stay rooted, stay faithful, and let Him pour back into you. CONNECT WITH SHANNON Grace Christian Church Email Shannon: Shannontrigos [at] gmail [dot] com LINKS WE MENTIONED Overhearing the Gospel by Fred B. Craddock - - - - - 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 to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!

Send Ashley a text! Kristen Smith’s journey into ministry is anything but typical. She didn’t grow up in church, and neither she nor her husband were believers when they got married. But during a really difficult season in their marriage, everything changed. In a moment of complete surrender, Kristen cried out to God—and what followed was a powerful transformation in their lives, their marriage, and their faith. Just a few years later, they’ve stepped into ministry together, now serving in a small town in Kansas. What’s so encouraging about Kristen’s story is that she didn’t feel ready or equipped—she simply chose to be obedient. And that’s where so many of us find ourselves too. If you’ve ever felt unqualified or unsure in your role as a pastor’s wife, let this encourage you: God isn’t looking for perfection—He’s looking for surrender. When we say yes to Him, even in our weakness, He equips us for exactly what He’s called us to do. CONNECT WITH KRISTEN: Email Kristen - - - - - 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 to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!

Send Ashley a text! Ministry is sacred. It’s beautiful. It’s powerful. But so is your marriage. In this solo episode, I’m sharing practical encouragement about protecting your marriage in the middle of ministry life. Because if we’re not intentional, the very calling God placed on our lives can slowly begin to erode the covenant He gave us first. Your marriage is not secondary to ministry.  It’s foundational to it. If you’ve ever felt the pressure of leadership, the weight of expectations (spoken and unspoken), or the constant pull of being “on call,” this episode is for you. In This Episode, We Talk About: Why marriage must come before ministryThe subtle ways ministry can overtake your relationshipHow to guard your time together (even in busy seasons)Becoming your husband’s safe placeSetting healthy, biblical boundaries with the churchProcessing ministry challenges wiselyWarning signs that ministry may be overtaking your marriageWhy protecting your marriage is stewardship—not selfishness4 Practical Ways to Protect Your Marriage 1. Guard Your Time Together If you don’t schedule connection, it won’t happen.  Protect date nights, family dinners, vacations, and simple moments of laughter and conversation. 2. Be His Safe Place Your husband carries a heavy leadership load. Let home feel like refuge—not evaluation. Ask how you can pray for him. Listen without always correcting. Protect tenderness and unity. 3. Set Clear Boundaries Not every request requires a yes.  Not every text requires an immediate response.  Boundaries are wisdom, not unspiritual. 4. Process Ministry Wisely Guard confidentiality. Protect unity.  If you need to process something difficult, choose one mature, trusted, biblically grounded person—not an audience. Warning Signs to Watch For You only talk about churchYou feel more like coworkers than companionsYou’re more patient with church members than with your husbandQuiet resentment is growingA Truth to Remember Calling cannot replace covenant. A healthy marriage strengthens ministry far more than constant availability ever will. Protecting your marriage is not selfish.  It’s wise.  It’s biblical.  It’s necessary. LINKS I MENTIONED: Quiet Waters - Pastors Vacation Program  - - - - - 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 to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!

Send Ashley a text! Life is hard, and rushing through it only causes us to miss what God is doing right in front of us. In this episode, Amanda Ball-Knight shares why staying present—especially in both joy and sadness—matters more than having life perfectly planned. This conversation is an invitation to slow down, embrace the moment God has you in, and learn to dwell fully in the life you’re living. CONNECT WITH AMANDA Amanda on Facebook CHECK OUT AMANDA'S BOOKS Worship Notes & Activity Journal for Kids Growing With Christ - a 30 Day Youth Prayer Journal  Magdalyn's Heart - - - - - 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 to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!

Send Ashley a text! Have you ever felt like you’ve lost yourself somewhere in the middle of ministry? In this episode of The Pastor Wife Life Podcast, Jacque sits down with Carrie Brown — a pastor’s wife and licensed marriage and family therapist — for an honest, hope-filled conversation about identity, mental health, boundaries, and what it looks like to dwell in who God says you are. Together, they talk about: Why so many pastor’s wives struggle with people-pleasing and imposter syndromeThe difference between striving to meet expectations and resting in God’s truthHow faith and therapy work together in healingSetting biblical boundaries without guiltLearning to ask, “Who told you that?” when lies and self-criticism creep inIf you’re feeling unseen, overwhelmed, or unsure of who you are beyond your role, this episode is an invitation to slow down, lean in, and remember that God hasn’t lost you — and your identity is secure in Christ. - - - - - 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 to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!

Send Ashley a text! Reset with Encouragement ✨ Encouragement isn’t small—it’s powerful. In Day 11 of the Pastor Wife Life 2026 Reset, we talk about how your words carry weight, how encouragement shapes the emotional culture of your church, and how a simple kind word can strengthen a weary heart—including your own. Today’s challenge is simple: encourage one woman. It’s inexpensive, but it makes a huge impact. - - - - - 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 to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!

Send Ashley a text! Reset Your Boundaries ✨ Boundaries aren’t unspiritual. They’re biblical, wise, and protective. In Day 10 of the Pastor Wife Life 2026 Reset, we talk about why boundaries matter, how Jesus modeled them, and how setting just one healthy boundary can protect your calling, your home, and your heart. - - - - - 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 to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!

Send Ashley a text! Reset with Gratitude ✨ Gratitude isn’t pretending things aren’t hard. It’s choosing to remember who God is, even in the middle of them. In Day 9 of the Pastor Wife Life 2026 Reset, we talk about how gratitude shifts the atmosphere, realigns your heart, and becomes spiritual warfare when life feels heavy. Pause today. Look for the small things. And let thankfulness anchor your soul. - - - - - 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 to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!

Send Ashley a text! Reset Your Vision for 2026 ✨ Vision isn’t about doing more—it’s about aligning your heart with God. In Day 8 of the Pastor Wife Life 2026 Reset, we pause to seek God’s vision for you—not just for your church or your husband, but for who He’s shaping you to become in this next season. Reflection Questions: • Who is God asking you to become in 2026? • How does God see you in this next season? • What rhythms do you need to cultivate? • Where do you sense God leading you? • What needs to shift, soften, strengthen, begin, or end? Take a quiet moment, pray, listen, and write down what God places on your heart—a word, scripture, or invitation for the year ahead. - - - - - 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 to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!

Send Ashley a text! Reset Your Identity 💛 Before the roles.  Before the expectations.  Before ministry ever felt heavy… You were a daughter of God. In Day 7 of the Pastor Wife Life 2026 Reset, we’re pressing reset on identity—letting go of labels, performance, and pressure, and anchoring ourselves in who God says we are. - - - - - 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 to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!

Send Ashley a text! Reset Through Rest ✨ Ministry doesn’t slow down… but God invites us to rest. In today’s episode of the Pastor Wife Life 2026 Reset Series, we’re talking about real, God-designed rest — not as a reward, but as obedience. Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is pause, breathe, and rest. - - - - - 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 to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!

Send Ashley a text! Resetting Joy ✨ This isn’t a superficial joy. This is deep, steady, God-given joy—the kind that strengthens your soul. In Day 5 of the Pastor Wife Life 2026 Reset Series, we’re talking about resetting joy when ministry feels heavy, exhausting, or discouraging. Joy isn’t denial. It isn’t pretending everything is fine. It’s a supernatural gift from the Holy Spirit—and it’s still available to you. - - - - - 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 to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!

Send Ashley a text! Reset by Releasing Expectations ✨ If it’s crushing you, it’s not from Jesus. In Day 4 of the Pastor Wife Life 2026 Reset Series, we’re talking about releasing the expectations—spoken, unspoken, internal, and external—that weigh so heavily on pastors’ wives. Jesus offers a yoke that is easy and a burden that is light. It’s time to let go of what He never asked you to carry. - - - - - 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 to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!