By Faith With Christine Hoover

Christine talks with Natarsha Roberson, a church planting wife in Brooklyn, NY.  Natarsha puts words to the church planting experience and shares specifically about boundaries: what are important boundaries for us to have? What do we do when church members push back on boundaries we've set? What are important boundaries for us to have as couples? And how do we draw boundaries that protect our children? LINKS FROM THE SHOWThe Bridge Church in BrooklynCHRISTINE'S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS' WIVESAmazon // Barnes & Noble // Lifeway // Baker Books // Christianbook.com // Find out more about the book and download the discussion guides: howtothriveasapastorswife.comLIFEWAY'S ONLINE BIBLE STUDYREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with NatarshaFacebook // InstagramConnect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // BooksSign up for Christine's monthly newsletterMusic for By Faith was created by The Silver PagesArtwork for By Faith was created by Reed Harmon

Today’s episode of By Faith is a bit different, because it’s actually an episode of a different podcast called The Glass House. The Glass House is a podcast hosted by Ben and Lynley Mandrell. Ben is the president of Lifeway, but before that he was a pastor at a church in Colorado. He and Lynley are prioritizing investing into pastors through this role at Lifeway, and to that end they’ve created The Glass House. Christine and her husband Kyle were guests on The Glass House in 2021. This is that episode. LINKS FROM THE SHOW The Glass House Podcast // The audiobook of How to Thrive as a Pastor’s Wife  CHRISTINE’S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS’ WIVES Amazon // Barnes & Noble // Lifeway // Baker Books // Christianbook.com // Find out more about the book and download the discussion guides: howtothriveasapastorswife.com REVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNES CONNECT Connect with Ben Mandrell Twitter // Instagram // Website Connect with Lynley Mandrell Instagram Connect with Christine Website // Facebook // Instagram

Christine talks with Lauren Chandler, wife to Matt, who serves as the lead pastor at the Village Church in Flower Mound, TX. They have three kids, and Lauren loves to serve inside the church through leading worship and in some other ways you’ll hear about in the conversation. She serves the global church through writing: she’s written a few Bible studies and children’s books. Lauren joins Christine to talk about zeroing in on our sweet spot in ministry: how do we know what our gifts are? And how do we say no to other opportunities? Lauren shares how comparison and perfectionism have hindered her from serving in her sweet spot. She also shares the unique challenges and blessings of serving as the pastor’s wife at a large church.LINKS FROM THE SHOWWingspan // Lauren's children's book, Goodbye to Goodbyes // Lauren's Bible study, With Us in the Wilderness // The Village Church // The Paterson Center // Sparrow Collective's Identity SheetsCHRISTINE'S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS' WIVESAmazon // Barnes & Noble // Lifeway

Christine talks with Caron Loveless. When Caron’s husband was the pastor of a large church in Florida, he had an affair with a woman who worked on staff with him. Caron joins Christine today to tell her story, what she’s learned in the years since the affair came to light, and what she’d want pastors and pastors’ wives to know about being in ministry without losing your soul and imploding your life. LINKS FROM THE SHOWThe Glass House podcast episode with David & Caron // The Loveless' Ministry // First Baptist Orlando // Torn Asunder // Nothing to Prove // Live True Podcast  CHRISTINE'S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS' WIVESAmazon // 40% off and free shipping through March 1 at Baker Book House // Find out more about the book and download the discussion guides: howtothriveasapastorswife.comREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with CaronInstagram // WebsiteConnect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // BooksSign up for Christine's monthly newsletterMusic for By Faith was created by The Silver Pag

Christine talks with Nana Dolce, a pastor’s wife who lives in DC and is passionate about teaching the Bible to women, about  how to put together a Bible study lesson. Most of us, because of our roles, have opportunities to speak and teach at some point. That can be intimidating if we don't know what we're doing, so Nana takes us from developing Bible study skills to taking a text and preparing a talk to delivering the talk.LINKS FROM THE SHOWCharles Simeon Trust // Christine's Bible study sheet // Nancy Guthrie's Even Better Than Eden // 1 Timothy 4CHRISTINE'S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS' WIVESAmazon // 40% off and free shipping through March 1 at Baker Book House // Find out more about the book and download the discussion guides: howtothriveasapastorswife.comREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with NanaInstagram // WebsiteConnect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // BooksSign up for Christine's monthly newsletterMusic for By Faith was created by The Silver PagesArtwork for By Faith was c

Christine talks with Ben and Lynley Mandrell as they reflect on their years in pastoral ministry. Ben is the president of Lifeway, but before that he and Lynley planted a church in Colorado and served at an established church. In other words, they know what it’s like to be a pastor and a pastor’s wife, but because they no longer are, Christine asked them to come on and talk about what, looking back, they’d do differently, what they’d do all over again, what they want people in the pews to understand about pastors and pastors’ wives, and what they want pastors and pastors’ wives to understand about people in the pews. As you can imagine, its’ a very insightful conversation, and you’ll also find out pretty quickly that it’s a very honest and authentic conversation about the struggles and joys of pastoral ministry. LINKS FROM THE SHOWThe Glass House Podcast // Lifeway CHRISTINE'S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS' WIVESAmazon // Barnes & Noble // Find out more: howtothriveasapastorswife.comREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTCon

Christine talks with Megan Hill, author of Partners in the Gospel, about social media, specifically how we as leaders in the church can wisely use social media in a way that glorifies God and enhances our real-life church relationships. LINKS FROM THE SHOWWest Springfield Covenant Community Church // Partners in the Gospel // Patience // A Place to Belong // Praying Together // ContentmentCHRISTINE'S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS' WIVESAmazon // Barnes & Noble // Find out more: howtothriveasapastorswife.comREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with MeganTwitter // InstagramConnect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // BooksSign up for Christine's monthly newsletterMusic for By Faith was created by The Silver PagesArtwork for By Faith was created by Reed Harmon

Christine talks with Greg Ogden, a retired pastor, whose books, Transforming Discipleship and Discipleship Essentials, have been monumental in her own ministry. Greg joins Christine today for the first of several “how to” episodes. He shares with us "how to" make disciples: what can we do to help others grow in their faith? LINKS FROM THE SHOWTransforming Discipleship // Discipleship Essentials // Greg's ministry Global Discipleship Initiative CHRISTINE'S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS' WIVESAmazon // Barnes & Noble // Find out more: howtothriveasapastorswife.comREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with GregWebsite // Books Connect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // BooksSign up for Christine's monthly newsletterMusic for By Faith was created by The Silver PagesArtwork for By Faith was created by Reed Harmon

Christine talks with Kaye Geiger, whose husband Eric is the lead pastor at Mariner’s Church in Orange County, California. Kaye has a deep passion for pastors’ wives and pastors’ kids and shares why unity and friendship among pastors' and elders' wives on the same church staff is are so important. Aside from sharing what she does to serve and connect pastors' wives and kids at her church, she addresses:ConflictPersonality differencesCovid related differences of opinionLonelinessFeelings of wanting to quitExpectations and the role of the pastor’s wife LINKS FROM THE SHOWMariners ChurchCHRISTINE'S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS' WIVESAmazon // Barnes & Noble // Find out more: howtothriveasapastorswife.comREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with KayeInstagramConnect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // BooksSign up for Christine's monthly newsletterMusic for By Faith was created by The Silver PagesArtwork for By Faith was created by Reed Harmon

Christine talks with Hannah Surh, who is a pastor’s wife who works full time outside the church and home. She shares how she makes decisions regarding her time, how her work enhances her ministry, and what limitations and tensions she experiences between work, home, and ministry. Hannah is a passionate, curious woman, so she and Christine also talk about her passions and how we, too, can know what God would have us invest ourselves in. Listen as they talk about being who we’re created to be, learning to say no, and so much more. LINKS FROM THE SHOWChroma Church // She Has a NameCHRISTINE'S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS' WIVESAmazon // Barnes & Noble // Find out more: howtothriveasapastorswife.comREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // BooksSign up for Christine's monthly newsletterMusic for By Faith was created by The Silver PagesArtwork for By Faith was created by Reed Harmon

Christine talks with Garrett Kell, pastor of Del Ray Baptist in Alexandria, VA, about how we can contribute to a healthy church culture, one marked by grace and truth. Garrett shares how we can overcome shame and bring our own struggles into the light, and he offers us tools for counseling others when they reveal their sin to us.LINKS FROM THE SHOWDel Ray Baptist // Garrett's first episode on By Faith // Garrett's new book, Pure in HeartCHRISTINE'S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS' WIVESAmazon // Barnes & Noble // Find out more: howtothriveasapastorswife.comREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with GarrettInstagram // TwitterConnect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // BooksSign up for Christine's monthly newsletterMusic for By Faith was created by The Silver PagesArtwork for By Faith was created by Reed Harmon

Christine talks with Tristie Fisher. Tristie serves as a pastor’s wife at Grace Bible Church in College Station, TX. Tristie has a passionate love for the Lord and for making disciples, and she shares in this conversation how she maintains and cultivates her spiritual vitality. She touches on friendship, how we can protect ourselves from resentment and anger, and how we can get started studying the Word if we don’t know what to do. Journal Questions from Tristie:Am I generally angrier than I was last year?Have I had time away?Am I connecting with friends who build me up?What's my fatigue level?Why do I follow Jesus?Is it enough that He understands?Would I really want a different life?LINKS FROM THE SHOWGrace Bible Church // Colossians resource // Cru CHRISTINE'S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS' WIVESAmazon // Barnes & Noble // Find out more: howtothriveasapastorswife.comREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with TristieWebsite // Instagram // Twitter Connect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter //

Christine talks with Amie Patrick, a single mom to four kids, who was previously a pastor’s wife. Amie was married to Darrin Patrick until his death in May 2020.  In this conversation, Amie tells her story and then shares the lessons she’s learned about the importance of emotional and relational health for leaders. LINKS FROM THE SHOWChristine's previous conversation with Amie before Darrin's death // Feelings Wheel // Crosspoint MinistryCHRISTINE'S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS' WIVESAmazon // Barnes & Noble // Find out more: howtothriveasapastorswife.comREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // BooksSign up for Christine's monthly newsletterMusic for By Faith was created by The Silver PagesArtwork for By Faith was created by Reed Harmon

Christine talks with Ryan and Seane' Rice, church planters in New Orleans, Louisiana, about partnering together as husband and wife in ministry.

Christine talks with Jen Wilkin, Executive Director Next Gen Ministries and Resources at the Village Church, about leadership.  Jen shares:how she got where she is today and what felt "wasted" that God ended up usingwhat some of her milestone obstacles and discouragements have been in leadershipwhat she wants the larger church to know about women serving in leadership roles within the churchwhat her greatest challenge in leadership is and what she's learned what she's learned about being a leader with a "challenger" personalityhow she reconciles her local church ministry with big C church ministrywho she looks up to in ministry and leadershipLINKS FROM THE SHOWThe Village Church // The Village Church's paper on complementarianism // Knowing Faith Podcast's A Generous Complementarianism // Jen's books and Bible studiesCHRISTINE'S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS' WIVESAmazon // Barnes & Noble // Find out more: howtothriveasapastorswife.comREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with JenWebsite // Instagram // Twitter Conn

Christine chats with Sarah Beals, a youth pastor's wife, at Immanuel Baptist in Brockton, Mass. Sarah and her husband Peter have served at the same rural church for decades. She shares what it's like being a Christian in New England, the importance of hospitality in her ministry, how she experiences friendship in a small church context, and what's important to keep in mind when parenting kids while serving alongside our husbands in ministry. LINKS FROM THE SHOWImmanuel Baptist Church in Brockton, Mass // Sarah's Instagram for pictures of the cranberries!CHRISTINE'S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS' WIVESAmazon // Barnes & NobleREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with SarahWebsite // Instagram Connect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // BooksSign up for Christine's monthly newsletterMusic for By Faith was created by The Silver PagesArtwork for By Faith was created by Reed Harmon

Christine talks with Jen Oshman, a church planter’s wife who lives in Parker, Colorado and serves at Redemption Parker. Jen shares how we can respond to hurts in church relationships, how we can cultivate friendship within the church, how we can handle requests for our time, what to do when friends in the church ghost us, and much more. LINKS FROM THE SHOWRedemption Parker // Jen's book Enough About Me // Jen's book Cultural Counterfeits // Christine's new website for pastors' wivesCHRISTINE'S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS' WIVESAmazon // Barnes & NobleREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with JenWebsite // Instagram // Podcast // Twitter // FacebookConnect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // BooksSign up for Christine's monthly newsletterMusic for By Faith was created by The Silver PagesArtwork for By Faith was created by Reed Harmon

Christine talks with Susanne Rodriquez about two topics that rarely get addressed in resources for pastors’ wives: bi-vocational ministry and closing a church plant. Susanne and her husband planted a church in New Jersey around 2014, reaching an immigrant population in their neighborhood. Just before Covid hit, they made the difficult decision to close the church. In this conversation, Susanne shares about the tensions for her and her husband as he pastored bi-vocationally and what she learned about how to support and help and sometimes challenge her husband during that time. She gives voice to the church planting wife’s experience, like knowing the fine line of when to press for what you need from your husband and when to wait, entrusting yourself to the Lord. In the end, she shares about the disappointment she felt after closing their church and about what success is for those in vocational ministry. LINKS FROM THE SHOWChristine's new website for pastors' wivesCHRISTINE'S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS' WIVESAmazon /

Christine talks with Ashlyn Portero, who serves as co-Executive Director at City Church in Tallahassee, Florida. In her role, she oversees many ministry areas in the church and, alongside her counterpart, manages a large church staff. Ashlyn shares candidly about how she had to fight against insecurities early on in her tenure at the church, and especially how she felt easily threatened as a young, inexperienced leader. Christine and Ashlyn also talk about men and women serving alongside one another in church ministry, as well as how her singleness informs her ministry.  This episode will be helpful for any woman serving in ministry!LINKS FROM THE SHOWCity Church in TallahasseeCHRISTINE'S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS' WIVESAmazon // Barnes & NobleREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with AshlynTwitter // InstagramConnect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // BooksSign up for Christine's monthly newsletterMusic for By Faith was created by The Silver PagesArtwork for By Faith was created by Re

Christine talks with three women--Jacki King, Irene Sun, and Abi Copeland--about how they view their role as pastor's wife. They share how they view themselves and how others view them as a pastor’s wife, as well as how they’ve discovered how God has gifted them and wants to use them within their churches. Several topics pop up that you may find helpful, including comparison, insecurity, feeling the weight of the pastor’s wife title, and facing criticism. As you listen, may you be reminded that God has gifted you for where he’s placed you!