The people around us often see us as strong, put-together, and endlessly available—but what happens when the walls come down, and we admit we’re struggling to find real friendship?
In this episode, host Amy Petersen talks with Carolyn Fountain, the newly elected president of national WMU, and fellow ministry wife Rivers Partin about a question many ministry wives quietly carry: Can a ministry wife have real, close friends? Drawing from Carolyn’s decades of ministry alongside her husband through church planting, pastoral ministry, and missions, they talk honestly about the isolation that can creep in even when you’re surrounded by people, the walls we build for self-protection, and what it looks like to risk vulnerability again.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode with Carolyn Fountain:
- Why ministry life can feel so isolating
- The difference between being known and telling someone everything
- Why your friendships do not all have to carry the same weight or fill the same role
- How Matthew 28:20 reframes loneliness through the promise of God’s constant presence
- And more!
Resources & Links Mentioned:
- National Women’s Missionary Union
- 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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