Are you looking for fresh insight into the money matters of your household? Do you find yourself wondering if compensation conversations need to happen for your husband? Today, I spend time with Dr. Hance Dilbeck, the president and chief executive officer of Guidestone Financial Services. Pulling from his 30 years of pastoral ministry experience and almost 40 years of marriage to his wife Julie, Dr. Dilbeck shares the essentials for ministry couples to thrive financially, as well as how your values, mutual involvement, and willingness to ask for help can change the outcome of your family’s financial story for generations to come.

• A Psalm for Unseen Servants: Encouragement for Quiet, Hidden Kingdom Work (June 2025 Pre-Order) by Dr. Hance Dilbeck
• 10 Money Conversations for Engaged or Newly Married Couples
• Contentment for a Ministry Family on a Limited Budget with Angela McClain
• Pastor Resources Hub
• Ministerial Resources Center
• Ministerial Tax Guide
• Why Opting Out of Social Security Is Not the Answer
• Compensation Planning Guide
• Retirement Planning and Advice
• Retirement Readiness Assessment
• Connecting with a Financial Educator and Advisor
• Minister Financial Education Page
• Minister Mental Health Resources
• Ministers Financial Checklist

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What should you do when you feel like your ministry calling is different from your husband’s? In this episode of the Ministry Wives podcast, I get to engage in a heartfelt discussion with Susan Field—a seasoned pastor’s wife, mom of two sons, and former NYC urbanite—all about the complexities of navigating ministry passions in the various spaces the Lord calls us to. Tune in as we take a deep dive into the heavy expectations placed on ministry wives, insights into parenting and discipling in the city, and what it looks like to step out in obedience as you pursue your passions for the glory of the Lord.

• My Children, My Mission Field: A Family’s Place in God’s Plan to Change the World by Susan E. Field
• A Church Called Graffiti: Finding Grace on the Lower East Side by Taylor Field and Jo Kadlecek
• Upside-Down Results: God Tags People for His Purposes by Susan E. Field
• Peace in a Violent World: A Look into the Garden from the City by Taylor Field and Susan E. Field
• UpsideDownLife.org

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So, you married a minister… now what? Whether you feel called to leadership within the church or are struggling to find your place among its people, you are a person of influence—inside the church and outside its four walls. So, how can you embrace your voice as a leader and step into this role, stewarding the personality and passions God has gifted you with? Today’s guest is pastor’s daughter, conference speaker, team builder, and leadership expert, coach, and consultant, Casey Merrifield! Together, we discuss the different types of leaders God has created to lead His church, as well as the importance of communication, self-awareness, and surrendering yourself to the Lord.

• Connextion Worldwide Leadership Consulting
• Doxa Leaders
• The 5 Voices: How to Communicate Effectively with Everyone You Lead by Jeremie Kubicek and Steve Cockram
• 16 Personalities

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What is the path forward when you’re feeling overcome by expectations, racing thoughts, and the overwhelming reality of your sin? Today, I get to chat with pastor’s wife, speaker, and author Kim Hardy about embracing our unique ministry journeys—and seeing how the Lord can use it all for His glory. Together, we discuss the power of confession and the freedom found in clinging to Christ and engaging with His Word. Uncover what it means to “activate your yes,” experience true spiritual growth, and see your testimony impact others’ lives for the gospel.

• • Activate Your Yes: A 30-Day Faith Challenge for Women Who Want to Live Beyond Worry, Anxiety, and Fear by Kim Hardy
  • Relaunch!: 5 Keys to Getting Past Stuck and Stress at Work and Life by Kim Hardy
  • Kim’s YouTube channel

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Do you keep finding yourself weighed down by your perfectionist tendencies? What about the expectations placed on you by yourself, your family, and your fellow church members? Today, I get to spend some time chatting with ministry wife, mom, and author Scarlet Hiltibidal on a life lived free from the restraints of perfectionism. From the pressures to appear perfect as a mom, wife, and ministry leader to the importance of living life in biblical community, we tackle the hard stuff that tends to bog us down as ministry wives—and the freedom we’ve found through a life lived in step with the Holy Spirit.

• Afraid of All the Things: Tornadoes, Cancer, Adoption, and Other Stuff You Need the Gospel For by Scarlet Hiltibidal
• He Numbered the Pores on My Face: Hottie Lists, Clogged Pores, Eating Disorders, and Freedom from It All by Scarlet Hiltibidal
• Anxious – Teen Girls’ Bible Study Book: Fighting Anxiety with the Word of God by Scarlet Hiltibidal
• You’re the Worst Person in the World: Why It’s the Best News Ever that You Don’t Have it Together, You Aren’t Enough, and You Can’t Fix It on Your Own by Scarlet Hiltibidal

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How can we posture ourselves to have open hands to the work that the Lord is doing–both in our personal lives and within the churches we serve? Today, I spend a few minutes chatting with Darlene Dryer, a ministry wife, mom to three daughters, leader of Replant Wife, and founder of Renewing Her Biblically. Together, we discuss a few of the inevitable changes that occur in church life and how you can navigate these transitions compassionately and effectively. Tune in to the various stages of change you may find yourself in, as well as practical tips for navigating those difficult, awkward, and grace-filled seasons of change.

• • “Pastors’ Wives: Identifying Stages of Change” by Darlene Dryer
  • Replant Wife Website
  • Replant Wife Facebook Page
  • Lifting Him Up Prayer Guide
  • Lifting Her Up Prayer Guide

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Do you struggle to find your place as an introverted ministry wife in an extrovert-dominant world? Today, I’m chatting with Wall Street Journal bestselling author, podcast host, and life coach Holley Gerth about her book, The Powerful Purpose of Introverts. If you’re wondering how to lean into your calling, navigate social pressures, and bring your God-given strengths and gifts to the table, then this conversation was created for you. Tune in to discover why the world needs your introvert strengths now more than ever before.

• The Power Purpose of Introverts by Holley Gerth
• “What % Introvert are You?” Quiz

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“What’s my place in the church?” If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what your answer to this question is, then get ready for today’s chat with pastor’s wife, mom, and podcaster extraordinaire Angie Elkins as she walks through her experiences in serving within her giftedness and embracing the personality God lovingly created her with. If service to the Lord and to His church is beginning to feel like a chore, if you’re questioning what it looks like to follow His guidance amidst ministry change, or if you’re struggling to find your place to lead, then this episode was created with you and your circumstances in mind.

• Let It Shine Podcast

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