If you’re a ministry wife, pastor’s wife, or woman in church leadership, you may feel like doubt is something you’re supposed to outgrow or at least keep quiet. In this episode of the Ministry Wives Podcast, host Amy Petersen sits down with author and Bible teacher Courtney Reissig for an honest conversation about faith and doubt in ministry. Together, they address the quiet tension many Christian women carry: I know I shouldn’t struggle with doubt… but I do.
This episode explores how to navigate spiritual doubt while serving in ministry, why doubt is not a disqualifier for leadership, and how Jesus meets our questions with both truth and compassion. If you’ve ever felt embarrassed by your struggles, wrestled with uncertainty in your faith, or wondered how to lead while still processing your own questions, this conversation offers steady reassurance: Jesus is not fragile in the face of your doubt. He is trustworthy, present, and nearer than you know.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why doubt can feel especially threatening for women in ministry leadership
- How Jesus responds to spiritual doubt with both truth and tenderness
- How Scripture gives language to our honest prayers
- What wise, healthy vulnerability looks like for ministry wives
- Practical ways to support others wrestling with fear, suffering, and faith
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
- Someone to Believe In: Embracing the Savior Who Stays the Same When Everything Else Changes
- Teach Me To Feel: Worshiping Through the Psalms in Every Season of Life
- Seth and the Very Scary Storm
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