Ever stood in front of your closet and realized you weren’t just picking an outfit—you were trying to protect yourself from criticism?
In this episode of the Ministry Wives podcast, host Amy Petersen talks with author and Bible teacher Caroline Saunders and fellow pastor’s wife Catherine Renfro about the pressure many ministry wives feel to look and act a certain way. Drawing from Caroline’s book But What Do I Wear? The Biblical Story of Clothing, they talk honestly about the “cookie-cutter ministry wife” image, the motives hiding behind our wardrobe choices, and how the Bible’s story of a God who covers His people frees us from legalism, comparison, and the need to impress.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode with Caroline Saunders:
- What the “cookie-cutter ministry wife” looks like—and where those expectations are really coming from
- Why the Bible’s story of clothing is about the God who covers, not just women who cover up
- How remembering we’re clothed in Christ changes the way we see ourselves and others
- How to talk with your kids about why we dress the way we do, beyond “because I said so”
- And more!
Resources & Links Mentioned:
- But What Do I Wear? The Biblical Story of Clothing by Caroline Saunders
- Check out Amy’s Easter hat!
- NAMB Women’s Evangelism
- Planting Wives Resources
- Want to give a shout-out to a ministry wife in your life? Tell us about her by emailing us at [email protected].
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