Ministry Spouses Podcast

If Jesus knocked on your door, how would you welcome Him? Karen Holford shares Bible stories, crafts, and games that help kids welcome Jesus into their lives and make others feel at home.

A sudden fall turns an ordinary day into weeks of uncertainty for Mary and Lindon. Through their story, Rae Lee Cooper explores what it takes to keep going when recovery brings fresh setbacks and the path ahead is unclear.

What if small moments of joy are more powerful than we realize? In a world full of stress, trauma, and emotional triggers, how can we intentionally notice the “glimmers” God places around us to restore peace, hope, and resilience?

Ever replayed a conversation and wished you’d said something different? Angelina Wood shares practical ways for ministry spouses to respond to mistakes with grace and trust God with what they can’t resolve.

When you spend your days caring for others, what do you say to yourself when you’re the one who needs rest? Aurora Canals reflects on how Jesus’ compassion can change the way we respond to our own weariness in ministry.

Why can it feel selfish to rest when others need us? Drawing on Jesus’ example, Karen Holford explores how receiving God’s compassion and treating ourselves with kindness can help us care for others.

What does a lifetime of missionary service look like when faith is tested by hardship, poverty, disease, and sacrifice? Gordon E. Christo recounts the remarkable story of William and Christina Barlow and their devoted ministry among the Santals of India.

How can children discover what God is like through the life of Jesus? Karen Holford shares simple, hands-on activities that help kids experience God’s love and learn how to share it with others.

As we press forward, we must keep our eyes on Jesus so we do not get lost in the noise of online swiping, drunken with intoxicating information and stricken with short attention spans because of watching video shorts. Our ministry remains unwavering as we depend on the Chief Shepherd to lead and direct us.  

How prepared are you for the unexpected? Rae Lee Cooper shares a firsthand encounter with wildfire and the practical lessons it taught her about emergency readiness, family safety, and trusting God through crisis.