Kristen Smith has been married to her husband Heath, pastor of Alpha Baptist Church in Morristown, TN, for six years. They are parents to two boys, ages 4 and 2. You're going to love Kristen and her enthusiasm and joy for the pastor wife life. On this episode we talked about so many things and I struggled with giving this episode a title because it was all so good!  So get ready to hear about starting a book club in your church, transitioning from one church to another, her dad's part in Kristen becoming the pastor's wife, and so much more! (Maybe I should've called this episode: When Dad is the Matchmaker.)CONNECT WITH KRISTEN:Kristen on FacebookKristen on InstagramAlpha Baptist Church in Morristown TNLINKS WE MENTIONED:Avid Readers of Christian Fiction (Facebook group)Someone Like You - Karen Kingsbury (book)The Unlikely Yarn of the Dragon Lady - Sharon Mondragon (book)- - - - - Join the Private Facebook Community The Pastor Wife Life group on Facebook is a private group just for you! We'd love to connect with you. Survey for Pastors' Wives I would love for you to take a few minutes and fill out the ANONYMOUS survey I created. Your answers will help me make the PWP better! Be A Guest on The Pastor Wife Life Go to the FAQ page to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!Check us out on YouTube!The Pastor Wife Life

Transitioning out of one ministry and into the next is one of the most challenging aspects of the pastor wife life and it’s one that 99.99% will probably experience at least once. In today’s episode, Julie Lynn Ashley shares the lessons she learned when she and her husband were faced with an unexpected transition.From the initial shock of realizing change was happening to the eventual acceptance and navigation of the transition, it’s clear that Julie Lynn relied heavily on her faith and sought guidance from God throughout the journey. She also talks about the value of having a “Jill” in your life.Her reflections on the mistakes made and lessons learned offer valuable insights for others facing similar transitions in their lives. It’s beautiful to see how God works to redeem difficult situations and lead us to unexpected blessings.CONNECT WITH JULIE LYNNJulie Lynn’s website – JulieLynnAshley.comSign up for her newsletter – ajulielynn@gmail.comLINKS WE MENTIONEDPIR MinistriesAlongside: Empowering Ministry Wives- - - - - Join the Private Facebook Community The Pastor Wife Life group on Facebook is a private group just for you! We'd love to connect with you. Survey for Pastors' Wives I would love for you to take a few minutes and fill out the ANONYMOUS survey I created. Your answers will help me make the PWP better! Be A Guest on The Pastor Wife Life Go to the FAQ page to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!Check us out on YouTube!The Pastor Wife Life

Lisa Dingle is not just a pastor’s wife and mom, she is also the program supervisor for a social services program with a master’s degree in psychology. In today’s episode, Lisa shares her story of finding herself and her then-fiance (and spoiler alert: now husband) in a toxic relationship with a narcissistic pastor. Although it nearly destroyed Lisa and John’s relationship, twenty years later she is thankful for all that she learned about who God is through that season and how it propelled her into the mental health field where she is serving and helping others today. Lisa talks about recognizing the signs of toxicity and how to find healing as well as recommending resources to learn more.CONNECT WITH LISALisa on FacebookLisa on InstagramLisa’s church - Millville AssemblyLINKS WE MENTIONEDTherapy & Theology on YouTube (Lysa Terkeurst podcast)Therapy & Theology PodcastBoundaries by Henry Cloud (book)Good Boundaries and Goodbyes: Loving Others Without Losing the Best of Who You Are (book)It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave you Shattered by Lysa Terkeurst (book)Forgiving What You Can't Forget: Discover How to Move On, Make Peace with Painful Memories, and Create a Life That’s Beautiful Again - by Lysa Terkeurst (book)- - - - - Join the Private Facebook Community The Pastor Wife Life group on Facebook is a private group just for you! We'd love to connect with you. Survey for Pastors' Wives I would love for you to take a few minutes and fill out the ANONYMOUS survey I created. Your answers will help me make the PWP better! Be A Guest on The Pastor Wife Life Go to the FAQ page to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!Check us out on YouTube!The Pastor Wife Life

You may remember today’s guest from episode 96. Heather Creekmore is a pastor’s wife, author, podcaster, online course creator and coach focused on improving body image from a biblical perspective.In today’s episode, we chat about the cultural pressure on women’s body and how we can find a balanced and biblical approach to body image, food, and exercise. We talked the importance of addressing struggles with body image in our churches and how we can engage in open and honest conversations rooted in biblical truth.I know for me, I’m on camera all the time in videos, photos, and I’m on stage every week at church. It’s easy to be self-conscious and focused on how I look. Maybe I’m the only one, but if that sounds like you too, you’re going to love my conversation with Heather.CONNECT WITH HEATHERHeather's website - Improve Body ImageHeather's Facebook groupHeather's InstagramHeather's YouTube channelHeather on PinterestHEATHER'S BOOKSThe 40-Day Body Image WorkbookThe Burden of Better: How a Comparison Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, and RestCompared to Who: A Proven Path to Improve Your Body Image(releasing April 2, 2024!) Aging Gratefully: a 30-day Devotional for WomenThis post contains affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our site at no additional cost to you.- - - - - Join the Private Facebook Community The Pastor Wife Life group on Facebook is a private group just for you! We'd love to connect with you. Survey for Pastors' Wives I would love for you to take a few minutes and fill out the ANONYMOUS survey I created. Your answers will help me make the PWP better! Be A Guest on The Pastor Wife Life Go to the FAQ page to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!Check us out on YouTube!The Pastor Wife Life

Angelene Garlinghouse is a missionary's daughter, a lead pastor's wife, mom to 6 kids, a teacher, and a published author. In this conversation, she shares the importance of understanding and embracing the truth in God's word and rejecting the lies of the enemy and how that helped her to walk in wholeness and healing in her own life.CONNECT WITH ANGELENEAngelene on FacebookAngelene's book - Becoming Who God Created You To BeLINKS WE MENTIONEDLord, I Want to Know You - Kay ArthurThe Voice of the Martyrs- - - - - Join the Private Facebook Community The Pastor Wife Life group on Facebook is a private group just for you! We'd love to connect with you. Survey for Pastors' Wives I would love for you to take a few minutes and fill out the ANONYMOUS survey I created. Your answers will help me make the PWP better! Be A Guest on The Pastor Wife Life Go to the FAQ page to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!Check us out on YouTube!The Pastor Wife Life

As pastors' wives, we are often called on to offer comfort to those grieving the loss of a loved one. But what do we do when WE are the ones grieving? In this episode, I'm chatting with Kerstin Turner about unexpectedly losing her mom and how she walked through this season as a pastor's wife and as a mom.LINKS WE MENTIONED:Griefshare - Grief & Loss Support GroupsAdam Young's podcast - The Place We Find OurselvesThe PWL | Episode 110 - Ministering Out of Personal Tragedy with Karen AltizerThe PWL | Episode 135 - Lessons from a Grief Coach with Julie Lynn Ashley Homestead Recipes by Amanda Rettke (cookbook)- - - - - Join the Private Facebook Community The Pastor Wife Life group on Facebook is a private group just for you! We'd love to connect with you. Survey for Pastors' Wives I would love for you to take a few minutes and fill out the ANONYMOUS survey I created. Your answers will help me make the PWP better! Be A Guest on The Pastor Wife Life Go to the FAQ page to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!Check us out on YouTube!The Pastor Wife Life

Carrie Turansky is a pastor's wife of 45 years and also an award-winning novelist. In this episode we chat about ways to help our marriages thrive in the midst of ministry.LINKS WE MENTIONEDYNABAvid Readers of Christian Fiction Facebook group Carrie's books - The Legacy of Longdale Manor is her latest oneCONNECT WITH CARRIECarrie's Facebook author pageCarrie's Reading Friends (Facebook group)This post may contain affiliate links. You can read my disclosure policy here.- - - - - Join the Private Facebook Community The Pastor Wife Life group on Facebook is a private group just for you! We'd love to connect with you. Survey for Pastors' Wives I would love for you to take a few minutes and fill out the ANONYMOUS survey I created. Your answers will help me make the PWP better! Be A Guest on The Pastor Wife Life Go to the FAQ page to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!Check us out on YouTube!The Pastor Wife Life

Are you still finding your footing in 2024? Don't worry, it's not too late to set the tone for an amazing year ahead!In this episode I’m sharing the questions I asked myself on New Year's Eve to prepare for the year ahead and I’m inviting you to reflect on the highlights of 2023, acknowledge areas that didn't go as planned, and uncover surprising moments that shaped the past year.Discover how this simple yet powerful reflection exercise can help you gain clarity in various areas of your life – from relationships and family to personal growth and aspirations to church life.But most importantly, we’re inviting God into all of it. Allowing Him to help us process last year and step into a new year with purpose, joy, and freedom.What were the highlights of 2023?What didn’t go as you would have liked?What surprised you (good and bad!)?What are your hopes for 2024LINKS I MENTIONEDCarrie Turansky’s website- - - - - Join the Private Facebook Community The Pastor Wife Life group on Facebook is a private group just for you! We'd love to connect with you. Survey for Pastors' Wives I would love for you to take a few minutes and fill out the ANONYMOUS survey I created. Your answers will help me make the PWP better! Be A Guest on The Pastor Wife Life Go to the FAQ page to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!Check us out on YouTube!The Pastor Wife Life

In this episode, I'm chatting with Ciera Sanders, a young lead pastor's wife in Williston, South Carolina. You will love her heart for God, family, ministry, and her community! CONNECT WITH CIERACiera on FacebookCiera on Instagram @ThatSandersGirlFBC Williston on Instagram- - - - - Join the Private Facebook Community The Pastor Wife Life group on Facebook is a private group just for you! We'd love to connect with you. Survey for Pastors' Wives I would love for you to take a few minutes and fill out the ANONYMOUS survey I created. Your answers will help me make the PWP better! Be A Guest on The Pastor Wife Life Go to the FAQ page to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!Check us out on YouTube!The Pastor Wife Life

Bre Dickson is a new-ish pastor's wife and in this episode, she's sharing what her transition from the big city to a smaller town has been like. I loved chatting with her about her pastor wife life and hearing what she's learned. You're going to love her!CONNECT WITH BREBre on InstagramLINKS WE MENTIONEDThrive Ministry Wives Certificate Program- - - - - Join the Private Facebook Community The Pastor Wife Life group on Facebook is a private group just for you! We'd love to connect with you. Survey for Pastors' Wives I would love for you to take a few minutes and fill out the ANONYMOUS survey I created. Your answers will help me make the PWP better! Be A Guest on The Pastor Wife Life Go to the FAQ page to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!Check us out on YouTube!The Pastor Wife Life

We're continuing the series with Shari Wenig. You might remember her from Episode 130. She is full of grace and wisdom and you're going to love hearing from her!- - - - - Join the Private Facebook Community The Pastor Wife Life group on Facebook is a private group just for you! We'd love to connect with you. Survey for Pastors' Wives I would love for you to take a few minutes and fill out the ANONYMOUS survey I created. Your answers will help me make the PWP better! Be A Guest on The Pastor Wife Life Go to the FAQ page to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!Check us out on YouTube!The Pastor Wife Life

Listen to the first episode in the series: Episode 137Our new YouTube Channel:The Pastor Wife LifeBrianne Henry's Previous EpisodeEpisode 36Stevie Ciske's Previous EpisodesEpisode 38Episode 83: How To Pray from a Leadership PerspectiveEpisode 113: Cultivating Gratitude in MinistryEpisode 129: Planning an Intentional Christmas- - - - - Join the Private Facebook Community The Pastor Wife Life group on Facebook is a private group just for you! We'd love to connect with you. Survey for Pastors' Wives I would love for you to take a few minutes and fill out the ANONYMOUS survey I created. Your answers will help me make the PWP better! Be A Guest on The Pastor Wife Life Go to the FAQ page to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!Check us out on YouTube!The Pastor Wife Life

Brianne Henry's Previous EpisodeEpisode 36Stevie Ciske's Previous EpisodesEpisode 38Episode 83: How To Pray from a Leadership PerspectiveEpisode 113: Cultivating Gratitude in MinistryEpisode 129: Planning an Intentional Christmas- - - - - Join the Private Facebook Community The Pastor Wife Life group on Facebook is a private group just for you! We'd love to connect with you. Survey for Pastors' Wives I would love for you to take a few minutes and fill out the ANONYMOUS survey I created. Your answers will help me make the PWP better! Be A Guest on The Pastor Wife Life Go to the FAQ page to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!Check us out on YouTube!The Pastor Wife Life

On today's episode, I'm chatting with Cheryn Archer. She shares how her pastor wife life is going, how she handled church hurt, and where God is leading her in her journey.Cheryn's YouTube Channelshttps://www.youtube.com/@thehappylittleuke9432https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWEoFEPWGkWCOV9mXYxG6awYou can find all our audio episodes at http:/thepastorwifelife.com/the-pastor-wife-life-podcast- - - - - The Pastor Wife LifeBe my guest on the podcast! https://www.thepastorwifelife.com/guestFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepastorwifelife/Connect with me: hello@thepastorwifelife.com- - - - - Join the Private Facebook Community The Pastor Wife Life group on Facebook is a private group just for you! We'd love to connect with you. Survey for Pastors' Wives I would love for you to take a few minutes and fill out the ANONYMOUS survey I created. Your answers will help me make the PWP better! Be A Guest on The Pastor Wife Life Go to the FAQ page to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!Check us out on YouTube!The Pastor Wife Life

In today's episode, I'm chatting with pastor's wife and grief coach, Julie Lynn Ashley. We chat about what prompted her to begin this ministry, how it functions, and gives practical tips and resources to help us serve those who have suffered loss.CONNECT WITH JULIE LYNNJulie Lynn's website - JulieLynnAshley.comSign up for her newsletter - ajulielynn@gmail.comRESOURCES WE MENTIONEDMollies BearsHope MommiesCompassionate FriendsGrief ShareNever Alone Widows- - - - - Join the Private Facebook Community The Pastor Wife Life group on Facebook is a private group just for you! We'd love to connect with you. Survey for Pastors' Wives I would love for you to take a few minutes and fill out the ANONYMOUS survey I created. Your answers will help me make the PWP better! Be A Guest on The Pastor Wife Life Go to the FAQ page to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!Check us out on YouTube!The Pastor Wife Life

Karen Altizer is no stranger to anxiety. If you haven't listened to her first visit to The Pastor Wife Life Podcast, you can check it out HERE. In today's episode, Karen talks about the anxiety caused by the long-term affects of the pandemic on her church along with a personal family crisis that is ongoing. You will be encouraged by her story as she shares how she has walked through anxiety and found peace.Connect with KarenEmail: altizerk@gmail.comFacebook: Karen Rice Altizer- - - - - Join the Private Facebook Community The Pastor Wife Life group on Facebook is a private group just for you! We'd love to connect with you. Survey for Pastors' Wives I would love for you to take a few minutes and fill out the ANONYMOUS survey I created. Your answers will help me make the PWP better! Be A Guest on The Pastor Wife Life Go to the FAQ page to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!Check us out on YouTube!The Pastor Wife Life

Barb Raveling is an author, podcaster (of TWO podcasts!), and a Christian life coach. She is such an encouragement and a source of wisdom when it comes to renewing the mind through the Word. Due to her husband's job, she has a unique opportunity to visit a LOT of churches and in this episode, we talk about how she's felt welcomed (or not!) as a guest in different churches. This super practical episode will inspire you to think about how your church welcomes guests and how you can make small changes that create a big impact.- - - - -To learn more about Barb's books, click here: https://amzn.to/3YDxupX- - - - -Connect with BarbBarb's websiteBarb's Facebook pageBarb's InstagramFollow Barb on PinterestBarb on YouTube- - - - - Join the Private Facebook Community The Pastor Wife Life group on Facebook is a private group just for you! We'd love to connect with you. Survey for Pastors' Wives I would love for you to take a few minutes and fill out the ANONYMOUS survey I created. Your answers will help me make the PWP better! Be A Guest on The Pastor Wife Life Go to the FAQ page to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!Check us out on YouTube!The Pastor Wife Life

Jamie Erickson is a wife, homeschool mom of 5, author, and founder of The Unlikely Homeschool blog. On this episode, she shares how hygge and the gospel go together. Even though her book Holy Hygge: Creating a Place for People to Gather and the Gospel to Grow isn't specifically written for pastors' wives, you will find this an invaluable resource for the pastor wife life. It definitely fits the definition of encouraging and inspiring!Get Jamie's BooksHoly Hygge: Creating a Place for People to Gather and the Gospel to GrowHomeschool Bravely Connect with JamieThe Unlikely Homeschool BlogThe Unlikely Homeschool Facebook pageJamie's YouTubeJamie on Instagram- - - - -Join the Private Facebook CommunityThe Pastor Wife Life group on Facebook is a private group just for you! We'd love to connect with you.Survey for Pastors' WivesI would love for you to take a few minutes and fill out the ANONYMOUS survey I created. Your answers will help me make the PWP better!Be A Guest on The Pastor Wife LifeGo to the FAQ page to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!Subscribe to The Pastor Wife LifeThe Pastor Wife Life on Apple PodcastsThe Pastor Wife Life on AndroidThe Pastor Wife Life on Spotify- - - - - Join the Private Facebook Community The Pastor Wife Life group on Facebook is a private group just for you! We'd love to connect with you. Survey for Pastors' Wives I would love for you to take a few minutes and fill out the ANONYMOUS survey I created. Your answers will help me make the PWP better! Be A Guest on The Pastor Wife Life Go to the FAQ page to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!Check us out on YouTube!The Pastor Wife Life

It’s a brand new year and everywhere I look people are talking about goals and vision. People are excited about the new year and the new possibilities that come with a fresh start.But the truth is not everyone is looking forward to 2023. If you’re feeling hopeless, discouraged, exhausted, overwhelmed, stick around. In this episode we’re going to learn from someone who has been there and we’re going to take a look at his process for changing his perspective.- - - - - Join the Private Facebook Community The Pastor Wife Life group on Facebook is a private group just for you! We'd love to connect with you. Survey for Pastors' Wives I would love for you to take a few minutes and fill out the ANONYMOUS survey I created. Your answers will help me make the PWP better! Be A Guest on The Pastor Wife Life Go to the FAQ page to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!Check us out on YouTube!The Pastor Wife Life

The Pastor Wife Life is a wonderful life. But it's not without it's challenges. God often asks us to trust Him by releasing things that are precious to us. Shari Wenig knows all about that! In this episode she shares how the act of releasing her children to God - even when it's difficult -  allows her to experience peace.- - - - - Join the Private Facebook Community The Pastor Wife Life group on Facebook is a private group just for you! We'd love to connect with you. Survey for Pastors' Wives I would love for you to take a few minutes and fill out the ANONYMOUS survey I created. Your answers will help me make the PWP better! Be A Guest on The Pastor Wife Life Go to the FAQ page to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!Check us out on YouTube!The Pastor Wife Life