What does 67 years of marriage and decades of ministry teach you about serving the Lord, raising children, navigating church hurt, and keeping your marriage strong?In this episode of the Pastors Wives Podcast, Ruth Beeler sits down with June Hesterly, a longtime pastor’s wife and original member of the Calvary Chapel Pastors’ Wives board. June shares honest, practical wisdom from decades of marriage, motherhood, and ministry including church hurt, raising and protecting children in ministry, walking through a prodigal season, strengthening your marriage, staying rooted in God’s Word, and learning to walk in the Spirit.She also shares what she learned from Kay Smith, the history of the Calvary Chapel Pastors’ Wives Retreat, and the importance of encouragement and community for women serving in ministry.*In This Episode:*Lessons from 67 years of marriageNavigating church hurt without becoming bitterRaising and protecting children in ministryWalking through a prodigal seasonKeeping your marriage strong while serving the LordStaying rooted in God’s Word and walking in the SpiritEncouraging and supporting your husbandWhat June learned from Kay SmithThe history of the Pastors’ Wives RetreatFinding encouragement and community in ministry*About The Pastors Wives Podcast*Welcome to Season 3 of the Pastors Wives Podcast! Each week, we’ll hear from women who have walked through different seasons and challenges of ministry and glean wisdom from their experiences.New episodes release every Monday leading up to the annual Pastors’ Wives Retreat.If you are a pastor’s wife, ministry leader, women’s ministry leader, pastor’s family member, or woman serving in the church, we hope these conversation reminds you that you are not alone.If this episode encouraged you, like this video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with another pastor’s wife or woman serving in ministry.___________________pastors wife, pastor's wife, pastors wives podcast, pastor's wife podcast, pastor wife advice, advice for pastors wives, pastor's wife encouragement, pastors wives retreat, ministry wife, ministry wives, women in ministry, Christian women, Christian podcast, Christian marriage, ministry marriage, marriage and ministry, Christian marriage advice, church hurt, church hurt healing, ministry challenges, lessons learned in ministry, ministry family, pastor family, raising kids in ministry, pastors kids, prodigal children, prodigal child, parenting in ministry, spiritual gifts, Holy Spirit, walking in the Spirit, Bible study for women, Calvary Chapel, Calvary Chapel pastors wives, June Hesterly, Kay Smith, Jim Hesterly, Christian encouragement, serving the Lord, ministry leadership, women's ministry

Welcome to the last episode of Season 2. Today Ruth Beeler joins Sarah Enterline as she tackles the question of apologetics’ role in Women’s ministry and why it is needed. Sarah simplifies how ministry leaders can defend their faith through doctrine and emphasizes the importance of teaching other mothers and wives to do the same. Tune in! 

Welcome to Season 2 of the Pastors’ Wives’ Podcast! In today’s episode, Lauren O’Neil sits down with Leah Hendrickson to talk about her journey in ministry starting at the young age of five. From being on the frontlines of missions with her parents to discovering the individual call God had on her life, Leah talks about how reflecting on God’s past faithfulness prepares us to presently walk by faith. Tune in!

Welcome to Season 2 of the Pastors’ Wives’ Podcast! In today’s episode, Ruth Beeler sits down with Merrily Hagerman to discuss how we can hold onto God’s faithfulness and character, as He guides us through unknown circumstances. Tune in as we hear how God used her loss, for His gain! 

Welcome to Season 2 of the Pastor’s Wives’ Podcast! In today's episode, Lauren O'Neill sits down with Gail Mays to discuss her journey of widowhood! Tune in as we hear how God is working in her life! 

Welcome to Season 2 of The Pastor's Wives' Podcast! In today’s episode, Ruth Beeler sits down with Amber Vickery and they discuss the challenges and blessings of planting a church while leading worship and raising children in the ministry. Tune in! 

Welcome to Season 2 of The Pastor's Wives' Podcast! In today’s episode, Lauren O'Neill sits down with Debbie Abeleen as she opens up and shares her powerful testimony. Tune in!

Welcome to Season 2 of The Pastor's Wives' Podcast! To kick off the season, we’re excited to bring you a special Q&A session with Alisa Childers—Christian apologist, author, and podcast host. This session was recorded live at the 2024 CCA Pastors' Wives' Retreat, and it's packed with valuable insights. Tune in!

The Pastors' Wives Podcast || EP 07 || Ruth and Patti Height

The Pastors' Wives Podcast || EP 06 || God's Restoring Power with Peggy Brown