The Waypoint Pastors’ Wives Podcast

In this episode, Stacy is joined by her husband Kraig, who is the Lead Pastor at New Life Christian Church in Winchester, VA. Kraig and Stacy have four kids and love doing life together. Don't forget to check out our sponsor organization, Waypoint Church Partners, for more info on how you can be a part of their church planting or for some great resources to help your church.

Welcome to Episode 36! I'm hoping you find encouragement in this episode to keep planting seeds and wholeheartedly pursuing God's calling on your life, even when it's hard to see the impact you're having. Don't forget to check out our partner organization, Waypoint Church Partners and our sister podcast, The Waypoint Podcast.

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Welcome back to the Waypoint Pastors' Wives Podcast! It's been a hot minute, but tune in for some life updates, an Easter challenge and a look to what's next! SIDE NOTE: My recording host has made some big changes, so I no longer have access to our intro music--this may be the weirdest, music-less episode ever.

Welcome to Episode One of our PK 101 series. Today, Stacy is joined by her own four kids, talking about what it's like to be a pastor's kid. If you have pastor's kids, we'd love for you to ask them these questions, too!

Join us for the launch of season 3 of the podcast, where Stacy talks about how to navigate being there for people who are in crises without ending up there yourself. Ministry is tough, but arming ourselves for these seasons can help! Resources shared: Waypoint Pastors' Wives Podcast Community Group Renew.org Preston Sprinkle (specific books: Embodied and People to Be Loved. Podcast, Theology in the Raw) Focus on the Family Counselors Database The Best Yes by Lysa Terkeurst Waypoint Church Partners Upcoming Events Pastor's Kid Survey -- for adult pastor's kids and parents of them

In our series finale, Stacy is wrapping up season 2, as well as the "Being the Church" series. In this interview, Carol Sink, a friend and elder's wife, shares how to be the church to people who have lost a child and to those who have lost a family member to suicide. Carol draws from her own personal experiences with these things as she shares.  They are tough, sensitive subjects, but Carol shares a great perspective to hear for those in ministry who may minister to people experiencing these things.   Have a great summer, friends!

Join Stacy and today's guest, Lexi Cook, for a conversation on how to be the church to your community. Lexi will share some of the ways her church is actively helping meet needs in the community and different ideas for things you might be able to implement at your own church. Show Resources: Waypoint Webinar: Creating A Solid Benevolence Plan

Join me for a look at some fun resources, music and things that I love that might help make your life a little more lovely right now. Join the Waypoint Pastors' Wives Podcast Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4701688826532217 My Favorite Things (Right Now) 1) Let's Read the Gospels Bible reading plan & podcast 2) Focus on the Family Christian Counselors Network 3) This is the Hour by Christy Nockels 4) The Glorious In the Mundane podcast 5) Self-compassion 6) How to Thrive as a Pastor's Wife by Christine Hoover 7) Hoopla 8) Mental Health & Ministry Facebook page

In a slightly different take on this "Being the Church" series, Stacy is talking today about how to be there for your husband when he's dealing with difficult pastoral situations. It's never easy to be there for people in some of the worst moments of their lives--so how can we love on our husbands to help them navigate the emotional and physical toll those things can take? Listen in and Happy Easter week!

In Episode 26,  Stacy is joined by Dr. Caroline Gritzinger to discuss her experience with terminal illness and losing a spouse.  They'll dive into more practical ways that the church can be the church during these difficult times.   Caroline's suggested resources: “More than Surviving: Caring for Yourself While You Grieve” By Kelly Osmont “What Can I Say? How to Help Someone Who is Grieving: A Guide” by Kelly Osmont with Marilyn McFarlane “Journeying through Grief” 4 book series by Kenneth C. Haugk “When Your World Falls Apart” By Dr. David Jeremiah “The One Year Book of Hope” By Nancy Guthrie Website: http://paintedprayerbook.com. Writings, poetry, and art by Jan Richardson Website: http://www.griefshare.org “Finding the Good in Grief, Rediscovering Joy after a Life-Changing Loss” by John F. Baggett “Saturday Night Widows, The Adventures of Six Friends Remaking their Lives” by Becky Aikman “Finished Business” by Donald Gallehr “Beautiful Battlefields” by Bo Stern “Widowed” by Joyce Brothers “Widow to Widow” by Genevieve Ginsburg “The Mourning Handbook” by Helen Fitzgerald “I wasn’t Ready to Say Goodbye” by Pamela Blair “For Widows Only” by Annie Estlund “Healing After Loss” by Martha W Hickman “Making Sense of Suffering” by Joni Eareckson Tada “Why? Making Sense of God’s Will” by Adam Hamilton “Healing Grief”, seventh edition by Amy Hillyard Jensen “If God is My Strength, Why Am I Still Tired? Devotions for Christian Caregivers” by Maggie Hilmer Caroline also referred to Stephen Ministries.  More details and how to access their training and resources can be found here:  https://www.stephenministries.org/

Join Stacy and second-time-guest Jamie Hatfield for a conversation about how we can care for our congregations through hospitality!  Stacy and Jamie will share how their churches handle funeral dinners and organizing meals for new moms and others who may need them, as well as other ideas for what biblical hospitality can look like.  Come enjoy some laughs about things from Jello salad to contact free delivery--yes, it all fits!   

Merry Christmas from The Waypoint Pastors' Wives Podcast and Waypoint Church Partners!

In the "Being the Church" series, we're looking at a variety of life situations that people go through and how the church can best care for the during these times.  In this episode, we're talking about divorce and how the church can love people in some of their darkest days.   If you're looking for a resource to help divorcing/divorced people in your congregation, be sure to check out www.divorcecare.org

Join Stacy for a conversation with fellow pastor's wife, Ashley Gray, about her journey through infertility and adoption.  She'll share some tips for how the church (and people in general) can better help people who are walking through these scenarios.  She's even sharing some "what not to say" ideas. 

In this episode, Stacy gets to chat with Judy Russell, wife of Bob Russell of Southeast Christian Church, to talk about her decades serving as a pastor's wife.  We're also talking about Judy's new book, Elbows on the Table, a sweet book on the art of hospitality.   You can find Judy's book online at most major book stores, including Amazon and Christian Book Distributors.   Order yours today: Elbows on the Table Don't forget to check out all of the upcoming events and resources available through Waypoint Church Partners

Join Stacy for a look at the very real opposition that we have in our lives and how to battle the enemy.

Welcome to Season 2! Join host Stacy Bishop for a look back at the summer and a look forward to the rest of season 2.  Waypoint Church Partners sponsors this podcast as a way to help encourage and strengthen the pastors' wives in our region and beyond.  Waypoint exists to plan churches, as well as support existing churches.  Check out how they can serve you at www.waypointchurchpartners.com

Join Stacy for a conversation with Tina Wilson, a pastor's wife, mom and church planter, about all-in family ministry, raising PK's and more!   ******************************** As always, we'd love to have you join our Facebook community for pastor's wives here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4701688826532217 If you'd like more information about Waypoint Church Partners, our resources or information on church planting, be sure to visit us online: www.waypointchurchpartners.com