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“I Know I Should Disciple My Family, But…” with Melissa Kruger
If you’ve ever felt the weight of discipling your kids—but struggled to stay consistent—you’re not alone. In this episode of the Ministry Wives podcast, host Amy Petersen sits down with Melissa Kruger, Vice President of Discipleship Programming at The Gospel Coalition, to talk honestly about a common tension among many ministry families: wanting to lead your children spiritually while feeling overwhelmed, inconsistent, or simply worn out.
“I Know I Should Keep Fighting for My Marriage, But…” with Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman
What does it look like to keep fighting for your marriage when life gets hard? In this powerful episode of the Ministry Wives podcast, host Amy Petersen sits down with Steven Curtis Chapman and Mary Beth Chapman to talk about the reality of marriage after more than 40 years together.
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FIRST PERSON: Keep Sending: A family of churches and a bold vision for the next decade
Southern Baptists are at our best when we send – when local churches lock arms to plant evangelistic, Bible-anchored congregations and make disciples where Christ...
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Calm in the Chaos: How to Raise Ministry Kids in a Chaotic World with Heather Oldham
Life in ministry can feel like constant chaos—balancing church responsibilities, family needs, and the everyday mess of raising kids. If you’ve ever felt the tension between ministry demands and motherhood, you’re not alone.
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NAMB Luncheon encourages fostering and adoptive families, blesses church planter’s family
DALLAS — When the Larson family’s son, Alaska, began struggling with his eyesight, they initially thought he would need glasses. Little did they know that...
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Super Bowl human trafficking outreach reunites 15 missing children in NOLA
NEW ORLEANS, La. (LBM) – Louisiana Baptists, other non-profit organizations, law enforcement agencies and civilians worked together to reunite 15 missing children with their families...
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God’s Beautiful Design for Marriage and Sex with Dr. Juli Slattery
Do you ever feel like a volunteer in your marriage to the minister? Today, I get to spend a little time chatting with wife, mom, clinical psychologist, author, speaker, and founder of Authentic Intimacy, Dr. Juli Slattery. In our conversation, we walk through finding your place within God’s design for marriage and sex. We also discuss the intimacy and connection to be found through intentional community with those in the family of God.
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Church planting missionaries who lost everything in hurricane blessed by Southern Baptists
Family Matters It’s pink and purple, it has a Bible verse on it, and it’s understandably a little rough around the edges. It is, after...
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Contentment for a Ministry Family on a Limited Budget with Angela McClain
What realistic goals or milestones can families begin to implement as they desire more freedom in their budget? Today, I am chatting with Angie McClain, a certified financial planner with GuideStone. When you feel like you’re on a limited budget, how can you handle your money effectively, live as a good steward, practice financial thoughtfulness, and teach your children well? We’re going to dive into all these areas of financial planning here in this episode!
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Unexpected: Church planting missionaries blessed by Southern Baptists throughout adoption journey
When Jacob and Makenzie Goble settled in their seats at NAMB’s Send Luncheon during the Southern Baptist Convention’s Annual Meeting this past June, they had...
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The First Years of Church Planting with Joy Ross
How do you manage the regular rhythms of ministry while caring for your family and starting a new church? In this episode, I chat with church planting wife Joy Ross. She currently serves church planting families, has been married for over 20 years, and is a mom of six. Joy and I dive into the nuances of family life within the first few years of marriage and ministry, specifically in the church planting context. So, if you wrestle with your role in ministry and are facing tough questions, I pray that this conversation will bring your concerns into the light and help diffuse their false power over you as we tether our hearts to Jesus and pursue His calling upon our lives in each new season.
Examine: Your Family (3 mins)
Download The second step within the Examine phase is to Examine Your Family and learn why the health of the home influences every area of…
Loving Your Husband Through His Mental Wellness Struggles with Janet Dance
What are some practices that you and your husband have established to help you maintain mental wellness? In this episode, Janet Dance, wife to Guidestone’s Director of Pastoral Wellness, Mark Dance, talks specifically about loving your husband through his mental health struggles. So, if you find your minister husband struggling and feel that you have to hold it all together and do so alone, I really hope this conversation will encourage you.
Creative Ways to Weave Evangelism with Your Kids with Catherine Renfro
How do you encourage your kids to share Jesus in creative ways that are authentic to them? In this episode, Catherine Renfro, the National Director of Women’s Evangelism at the North American Mission Board, shares creative ways to weave evangelism into your kids’ lives. If you are a ministry wife who talks about Jesus at your church and to your church people but don’t know how to with your kids, we hope you’ll find encouragement in this conversation.
Managing Chaotic Family Schedules with Aimee Joseph
How do you manage ministry and your family during busy (or even just normal) seasons of life? In this episode, we chat with Aimee Joseph, a church-planting wife in California and a mom to three sons. She discusses ways to manage chaotic family life in a ministry family. It’s so easy to get swallowed up in the chaos, especially when it seems like life will never slow down. Aimee shares some great practical ways to enjoy the crazy chaos of a “full” life.