This is the final episode of the Women in Ministry United Podcast. If you have skipped over the last few episodes you are probably thinking, "What in the world???" I apologize if it feels sudden. I debated long and hard how long I could or s

Fears That Keep You From Great [EP:121] The Final Series

Jan 20th, 2022 13m 55s

“Good is the enemy of great. And that is one of the key reasons why we have so little that becomes great.” -Jim Collins What a powerful quote. And I know this to be true in my own experience. I try to hold on and do everything. I don't want

Quitting Good For Great

Jan 13th, 2022 15m 20s

I’m sure you’ve heard the saying that the good can become the enemy of the best and I have found that to be true. Maybe you have too. I find it especially to be true as God is inviting me to something new. Sometimes I find that in order for me

Spiritual Insights to Help Us Grow [EP:119]

Jan 6th, 2022 27m 23s

Do you keep track of the things God is saying and revealing to you? What verses of scripture just keep coming up? What words, phrases, or concepts rise to the surface? What dreams has He planted? What types of invitations has He given to you?

Grace for the Try Hard Girl: An Interview with Jill McCormick [EP:118]

Dec 16th, 2021 1h 10m

In today’s show I am interviewing my friend Jill McCormick as we talk about grace for the try-hard girl, especially when we sense we are in a season of change. Anyone feel like a try-hard girl? You know, the one who loves Jesus and her people

The Cure for an Unsustainable Pace in Ministry [EP:117]

Nov 18th, 2021 14m 2s

Are you running from one thing to the next? Has the pace of life and ministry become unsustainable? It is so easy to constantly be on the go, to always be "on" and available and many pastors and ministry leaders are feeling the impact. Maybe y

Things I'm Learning When I Can't Find God [EP:116]

Nov 11th, 2021 23m 40s

Are you praying but God is silent? Are you listening but don’t hear a thing? Are you searching, seeking, leaning in and just can’t seem to find God at all? You are not alone. I’m right there with you. And in this episode I’m going to share with

Struggling to Hear From God [EP:115]

Nov 4th, 2021 19m 10s

When I started talking about feeling far from God a few weeks ago, I had no idea how much that would resonate with so many of you. You have shared that you too feel like you are unable to connect with God. You feel like He is distant. It’s co

Getting Out of a Spiritual Rut [EP:114]

Oct 28th, 2021 29m

O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; My whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water. Can you relate to these words written by David in Psalm 63? Do you

When You Feel Far From God [EP:113]

Oct 21st, 2021 37m 1s

Do you feel far from God? Is it hard to hear Him? Do you struggle to see the ways He is working around you? When we feel far from God it plays a role in our soul health. And when we feel depleted, worried, even alone, it impacts the way we rela

You Are Loved by God Apart From Ministry [EP:112]

Oct 14th, 2021 22m 44s

You are loved by God. Not because you are in ministry. Not because you said yes to leadership. Not because you are compassionate. It is not because of anything you have ever done or will ever do. It is because of who God is. As the song Jireh,

Marginalized as a Woman in Ministry [EP:111]

Oct 7th, 2021 25m 59s

Are you feeling marginalized as a woman in ministry? Is your contribution and leadership not valued? Are your ideas ignored? This is a common challenge that many women face, even in denominations and churches that say they welcome women in mini

What's Working Today in Ministry [EP:110]

Sep 30th, 2021 27m 55s

Are you spending time on things that are working in ministry or are you building structures, programs and paradigms that simply just don’t work anymore? This is a question that continues to come up in conversations with pastors and leaders ar

Trading Overwhelm for Thankfulness in Ministry [EP:109]

Sep 23rd, 2021 9m 33s

There is so much going on in our lives, in our communities, and in our hearts. Our lives are full…full of overwhelm, full of responsibility, and full of worry. Today we are going to trade in our overwhelm for thankfulness by doing the 5 for 5 C

Do You Have Everything You Need for Ministry? [EP:108]

Sep 16th, 2021 17m 43s

Do you have everything you need for ministry? Many of us feel like we don't have everything we need in order to do ministry. We often think, if we just had: more tools more programs, people attending more engagement more resources more educati

Is it OK to be Busy in Ministry [EP:107]

Sep 2nd, 2021 13m 53s

Are you busy in ministry? Is it ok to be busy in ministry? I will admit that there was a time when I didn’t think it was ok to be busy and I’m now rethinking this idea. I think it depends on what we mean when we say “busy.” Here are some de

4 Mistakes Leaders Make When Creating Margin [EP:106]

Aug 26th, 2021 20m 44s

"Margin is the space between our load and our limits." -Dr. Swenson We all need margin. We were built for it. We need margin from things like being in change, constant activity, overwork, noise, running around, the news, and social media. We al

3 Ways You're Contributing to Your Overwhelm in Ministry [EP:105]

Aug 19th, 2021 25m 31s

Do you feel like your time and energy is being taken over by all there is to do? Is the pressure from all the things weighing heavily on you? Do you feel like you’ve lost control? Are you in a constant cycle of putting out fires and feel like y

How Slow Living Will Change Your Life and Ministry [EP:104]

Aug 12th, 2021 47m 31s

Is the pace of life and ministry unsustainable? Are there too many things to manage? Do you wish you could slow down? In today's episode, I interview Jodi Grubbs who is a slow living advocate. Here are some of the things we talk about: What h

Finding Peace in the Chaos of Life and Ministry [EP:103]

Aug 5th, 2021 19m 33s

Do you feel like you are trying to manage all the chaos of the world? Are there things in your life and ministry that are challenging and cause you anxiety? Are you searching for answers? Whether we face problems that need to be solved or tensi

How to Get Clear on What Boundaries Will Work for You in Ministry [EP:102]

Jul 29th, 2021 23m 47s

Are you having trouble figuring out what healthy rhythms and boundaries would work for you? Most pastors and leaders I talk with know that they need to put boundaries in place but they are just not sure what will work. And not knowing is what’s

The Biggest Mistake You Can Make in Ministry [EP:101]

Jul 22nd, 2021 23m 47s

Do you like to plan? I know I do. It makes me feel accomplished. Productive. In control. Planning eases my anxiety because I know what to expect. Plan the work then work the plan, right? The problem is we rarely actually work the plan. We spen

Key Lessons Learned From Women in Ministry: EPISODE 100

Jul 15th, 2021 30m 30s

Let's celebrate! This is episode 100 of the Women in Ministry United Podcast! From the launch in March 2019, the journey has been filled with twists and turns. If you've been with me for a lengthy period of time, you know that this began as t

Dealing with Compassion Fatigue with Laura Howe [EP:099]

Jul 8th, 2021 47m 22s

Compassion fatigue is a reality for many caregivers in ministry. In this episode I sit down with Laura Howe from Hope Made Strong as she shares her insights and strategies on how you can tell if compassion fatigue is affecting you and what you

Looking Ahead: The Power of a Mid-Year Review [EP:098]

Jul 1st, 2021 12m 57s

There are three rhythms that everyone in ministry should have: A rhythm of rest, rhythm of retreat, and a rhythm of review. Today we are going to talk more about the rhythm of review. Effective ministry leaders have a regular rhythm of review