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Beside Every Calling | Episode 06: Staff Spouse Life — What No One Tells You

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In this episode, Debbie and Jill sit down with Dana Hutsko and Bethany Jack for an honest conversation about the real experience of ministry spouse life on a church staff.

From the early days of feeling unprepared and alone to learning how to build community and stay grounded, this conversation offers both validation and practical wisdom for every season of ministry life.

In This Episode:

• What they wish someone had told them before ministry life
• Navigating loneliness in the early years
• Practical ways to find your people and build community
• Staying grounded in your identity beyond the role
• Encouragement for those just starting out

Table Talk Questions:

• What has surprised you most about ministry life?
• Have you experienced loneliness in this season? What did that look like?
• Who are your “safe people,” and how did you find them?
• What helps you stay grounded in your identity outside of ministry?
• What advice would you give to someone just starting out as a staff spouse?

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