How do ministry families balance faith, marriage, and raising children—especially when navigating special needs? In this episode of the HER Podcast, Kristin Sampson sits down with Paul & Stephanie Spurlin to discuss the realities of ministry life, marriage struggles, and raising a child on the autism spectrum.💡 Key Takeaways:✅ The challenges of balancing ministry & family life✅ Raising a child with autism in a ministry setting✅ The expectations & realities of being a minister’s wife✅ Practical advice for navigating faith & family dynamics✅ The importance of communication, faith, and community support🎙️ Subscribe for more inspiring conversations!📢 Like, comment, and share to support ministry families!📌 Keywords: Ministry Marriage, Special Needs Parenting, Christian Family, Autism and Church, Ministers’ Wives, Church Leadership, Faith and Family, HER Podcast, Paul Spurlin, Stephanie Spurlin, Ministry Life📱 Connect with us:🌐 Ministry League www.ministryleague.com📘 Facebook: HER Podcast Community🎯 #MinistryMarriage #SpecialNeedsParenting #FaithAndFamily #HERPodcast #ChristianParenting #ChurchLeadership #MarriageAndMinistry #ChristianLife #MinistryLeagueAccurate YouTube Chapters (Ending at 28 Minutes):⏳ Timestamps:00:00 – Welcome to the HER Podcast with Kristin Sampson00:30 – Introducing Paul & Stephanie Spurlin01:15 – How They Met & Their Early Ministry Journey03:10 – Balancing Family Life & Full-Time Ministry06:00 – Raising a Child with Autism in a Ministry Family08:45 – Challenges & Blessings of Special Needs Parenting11:20 – The Role of a Minister’s Wife: Expectations vs. Reality14:00 – How Their Church Supports Their Family’s Needs16:45 – Managing Ministry Stress & Setting Boundaries19:30 – Finding Time for Family While Serving the Church22:15 – The Power of Communication & Faith in Marriage24:40 – Encouragement for Other Ministry Families27:30 – Final Thoughts & Closing