Marriage & Ministry

We <3 youth pastors!! Pilgrim and Jenn sit down to reminisce about youth ministry - as well as celebrating the Bucs' Super Bowl win - and the unique challenges youth pastors and their families face. AFTER THE SHOW: Sit down and consider how your family's margin is, and if you need to be communicate your challenges with church leadership. 

Pilgrim and Jenn sit down to talk through what unique challenges the church planter and his family will face. Email us your questions at [email protected]! AFTER THE EPISODE: Sit down and discuss who is in ongoing example of ministry encouragement for your marriage - and commit to building your relationship with them!

Pilgrim and Jenn talk about the idea of being "called" to ministry. Send us a question at [email protected]! AFTER THE SHOW: What steps have you taken to pray, seek counsel, and serve in your local church as the Lord raises you up? What roadblocks have you faced? What does your spouse's support mean to you?

What are the qualifications for pastors? How do I know if I'm qualified to go into ministry? In this episode, Pilgrim & Jenn talk through 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 and remind us that a desire and a gifting isn't enough. Pick up Biblical Eldership from Alexander Strauch here, as well as Spiritual Leadership by J. Oswald Sanders here.

Season 2 of the Marriage & Ministry Podcast is coming this November! What topics are you hoping they will cover?

On this special Q&A episode, Pilgrim and Jenn answer your questions about "the pastor's wife". This is our final episode in season 1! Stay tuned for more details on Season 2. AFTER THE EPISODE: What ministry has God called you as the pastor's wife to fulfill?

On this episode, Pilgrim & Jenn discuss boundaries, commitments, stewardship, and how to balance ministry and family. Tim Challies' book "Do More Better" is available here. Send us your questions here! AFTER THE EPISODE: Talk about what refills your cup, and identify the "buckets" of responsibility God has entrusted to you.

On this episode, Pilgrim and Jenn discuss how technology can be used to bring God glory--and the challenges it can bring to our marriages and ministries.  Click here to download a free copy of "12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You" by Tony Reinke. Send us your questions to our email here! Episode 10 will be a Q&A specifically on the topic of "The Pastor's Wife". AFTER THE SHOW: What are some ways you can steward the technology in your life to bring God glory and to bless others?

Pilgrim and Jenn discuss the unrealistic expectations we all have in marriage--and how to navigate them! AFTER THE EPISODE: Take a moment to have an honest conversation and share what you find valuable. Like, subscribe, and share with others! Email us your questions at [email protected].

On this episode, Pilgrim and Jenn encourage our listeners to stay encouraged (and in the race!).  After the Episode: Take some time to seek the Lord and consider your ministry in light of the Great Commission and the Gospel of grace.  Like, subscribe, and give us a review on iTunes! Email us your questions to [email protected].