Preach Like A Girl

What does it mean to shine God's light through our gifts, our ministry, and our everyday lives?

In Episode 3 of Preach Like a Girl, Rev. Dr. Kimberly Majeski sits down with longtime friend, singer, songwriter, and worship leader Sarah Scharbrough McLaughlin for a heartfelt conversation filled with faith, friendship, music, and wisdom.

Sarah shares the inspiration behind her Christmas anthem, “Shine,” featured in Christian Women Connection's 2026 Christ's Birthday Observance (CBO) campaign, Shine Your Light. From the biblical imagery of stars and light to the song's journey from a small coffeehouse performance to the stage with Point of Grace, Sarah reflects on the powerful message behind the music.

The conversation also explores the joys and challenges of balancing motherhood, family traditions, and a busy ministry schedule. Sarah offers honest insights on navigating criticism, embracing flexibility, avoiding burnout, and remembering what truly matters in leadership and life.

Whether you're serving in ministry, raising a family, or simply seeking encouragement in a busy season, this episode is a reminder that meaningful ministry begins with faithfulness, humility, and connection.

🎶 Bring “Shine” to your church!

The song is included in CWC's 2026 CBO Resource Bundle, with lyrics and sheet music available to download for your choir, worship team, or congregation.

https://christianwomenconnection.org/cbo-2026-shine-your-light/

Worship with Sarah in 2027!

Sarah will return as worship leader for CWC's 2027 National Women's Convention, NEXT: Future Forward, June 25–27, in Cincinnati, Ohio! https://christianwomenconnection.org/convention-2027/

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about music, ministry, and letting your light shine.

This episode of Preach Like a Girl features host Rev. Dr. Kimberly Majeski in conversation with writer, lyricist, and ministry leader Gloria Gather. The discussion centers on Gloria’s lifelong work in songwriting, storytelling, and ministry, as well as her theological reflections on Scripture, women in ministry, and the role of art in faith.

It’s a thoughtful and inspiring dialogue on ministry, purpose, and learning to recognize the ways God is at work in every season.

Join us for a powerful and timely conversation with Pastor Monte Dillard, Interim Director of Church of God Ministries. In this episode, he speaks on faith-filled leadership, trusting God in transition, and what it means to remain anchored in purpose during changing seasons. This is a word of encouragement for anyone seeking clarity, strength, and direction.

Note: There were a few brief audio interruptions during this conversation. Edits were made to ensure the best listening experience.

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Dr. Barr joins Rev. Dr. Kimberly Majeski to explore how women’s roles in ministry have evolved—and been constrained—through church history. Drawing on her latest book Becoming the Pastor’s Wife, she traces how and why the “pastor’s wife” became the archetypal woman in ministry: a way to keep gifted women serving yet under male authority. Dr. Barr highlights key moments—like the Southern Baptist Convention’s 1984 resolution barring women pastors—and earlier precedents in church history, showing that women served as clergy from New Testament times through the medieval era .She explains that understanding this history equips today’s churches to reclaim women’s leadership gifts more faithfully.

This episode of Preach Like a Girl with Reverend Dr. Kimberly Majeski features Lady Diana Eubanks, a prominent figure in the Church of God. The discussion highlights her life, faith, and experiences, including her travels to Egypt and Uganda. She shares insights into her storytelling gift, which captivates those around her, and recounts her journey alongside her husband, who served in the Air Force before becoming a pastor.

A key part of the conversation focuses on Lady Diana's mother, an influential nurse and civil rights activist in St. Augustine, Florida. She played a pivotal role in the early Civil Rights Movement and worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as his secretary when he came to St. Augustine to support the movement.

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Want to travel with us? Join Dr. Kimberly Majeski on an extraordinary expedition through Greece and Turkey, tracing the footsteps of ancient women leaders who shaped the early Christian church. This unique adventure, limited to just 20 intrepid souls, offers a perfect blend of historic insight and joyous exploration. But this isn't just an academic pilgrimage – it's a celebration of life, both ancient and modern. We’ll have lots of time to shop for souvenirs, enjoy fresh Mediterranean cuisine, and create lasting friendships.

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In this episode of Preach Like a Girl, Reverend Dr. Kimberly Majeski speaks with Dr. Lynn Cohick, a distinguished professor of New Testament and Director of Houston Theological Seminary Education. They discuss Dr. Cohick’s passion for highlighting women in Christian history through initiatives like the Center for Women in Leadership and the Visual Museum of Women in Christianity, which showcases artwork and historical records of influential women in the early church.

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