The Pastor Wife Life
The Pastor Wife Life Podcast exists to encourage pastors' wives to embrace their God-given platform with confidence and joy, inspire them to discover God's vision for their pastor wife life, and boldly step into their purpose.
Episodes
163 episodes
Dwelling in the Moment with Amanda Ball-Knight | Episode 165
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 planne...
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Episode 165
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Dwelling in Who God Says You Are with Carrie Brown | Episode 164
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 — ...
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2026 Reset - Day 11 [mini-sode]
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 yo...
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2026 Reset - Day 10 [mini-sode]
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 ...
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2026 Reset - Day 9 [mini-sode]
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 gratitu...
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2026 Reset - Day 8 [mini-sode]
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...
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2026 Reset - Day 7 [mini-sode]
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...
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2026 Reset - Day 6 [mini-sode]
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 ...
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2026 Reset - Day 5 [mini-sode]
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 whe...
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2026 Reset - Day 4 [mini-sode]
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—t...
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2026 Reset - Day 3 [mini-sode]
Day 3 — Resetting Our Hearts for Scripture ✨Ever open your Bible and feel tired… distracted… or like you’re just going through the motions? You’re not alone—and you’re not failing.In Day 3 of the Pastor Wife Life 2026 Re...
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2026 Reset: Day 2 [mini-sode]
Your husband carries: • spiritual burdens • leadership weight • unseen pressures • emotional and spiritual warfareAnd you are uniquely positioned to pray for him.⭐️ Day 2 of The Pastor Wife L...
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2026 Reset: Day 1 [mini-sode]
We're starting out 2026 with a 14-day series of mini-episodes! Day 1: The First Step in Hitting the Reset Button.A new year doesn’t mean a blank slate.Most of us carry the weight of last year right into January — ministry, respons...
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Developing Friendships as a Pastor's Wife with Bre Dickson | Episode 163
Let’s be real—making and maintaining friendships as a pastor’s wife can be one of the hardest parts of ministry life. Loneliness is real, and finding your people isn’t always as easy as it sounds, especially when you’re living in a small town, ...
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Episode 163
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Perfecting the Art of Parenting Your Prodigal with Leighann McCoy | Episode 162
Listeners of the podcast can receive EARLY ACCESS and a 20% discount through June 2 to the PERFECTING THE ART OF PARENTING YOUR PRODIGAL course...
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Diabetes & Discipleship with Kaycee Parker | Episode 161
In this episode of The Pastor Wife Life Podcast, Jacque chats with Kristen Cave, a youth pastor’s wife whose story is a beautiful picture of how God prepares and positions us for ministry. Kristen shares how she had always prayed for a...
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The Youth Pastor Wife Life with Kristen Cave | Episode 160
In this episode of The Pastor Wife Life Podcast, Jacque chats with Kristen Cave, a youth pastor’s wife whose story is a beautiful picture of how God prepares and positions us for ministry. Kristen shares how she had always prayed for a...
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Episode 160
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The Power of Gospel Conversations with Amber Hays | Episode 159
In this episode of The Pastor Wife Life, Jacque chats with Amber Hays, a Mississippi pastor’s wife with a heart for gospel conversations and a bold story of obedience. Amber and her husband, Gabby, are part of Renovate Church in Clevel...
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Episode 159
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Trusting God in the Transitions with Malana Bracht | Episode 158
In this episode, Jacque welcomes back Malana Bracht, pastor’s wife and co-author of Holy Spirit, Have Your Way. Malana shares her powerful testimony and the incredible journey she and her husband, ...
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Trusting God Through Unexpected Challenges with Sarah Hutchinson | Episode 157
Ministry life is full of both joys and challenges, and sometimes those challenges come from unexpected places. In this episode, Sarah Hutchinson shares how her faith has carried her through not only the day-to-day demands of being a pastor’s wi...
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Episode 157
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Unwavering Faith: Living with Parkinson’s with Katie Fordham
In this episode, Katie Fordham shares her journey as a pastor's wife navigating ministry challenges and a life-changing Parkinson's diagnosis. Katie opens up about her upbringing, her call to ministry, and the unexpected trials that shaped her ...
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Episode 156
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[REPLAY] Planning an Intentional Christmas with Stevie Ciske | Episode 129
This is a replay of an episode from 2022, but it's so good I wanted to share it again to inspire you to get ready to celebrate the season!This week on the podcast we're getting really practical! Stevie Ciske is a master planner of all t...
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Finding Peace in the Busiest Seasons with Erica Heaps | Episode 155
In this episode, Erica opens up about the incredible journey that led her and her husband to ministry, their transition into church leadership, and how they balance it all while raising four young children. From meeting online to serving the Lo...
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Finding Hope & Healing after a Forced Transition with Robin Schmidt of PIR Ministries | Episode 154
In this episode, I sat down with Robin Schmidt, an ambassador for PIR Ministries, to discuss the vital work they do in supporting pastors who have experienced forced exits from their congregations. Robin shares the history and mission of PIR (P...
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Episode 154
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Finding Food Freedom with Brandice Lardner of Grace-Filled Plate | Episode 153
On this episode of the Pastor Wife Life podcast, I’m chatting with Brandice Lardner of Grace-Filled Plate of Grace-Filled Plate.At Grace Filled Plate, Brandice guides Christian women to overcome the diet mindset and discover food freedom...
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Episode 153
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