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Let’s be real—making and maintaining friendships as a pastor’s wife can be one of the hardest parts of ministry life. Loneliness is real, and finding your people isn’t always as easy as it sounds, especially when you’re living in a small town, raising little ones, or trying to navigate the unique role of being the pastor’s wife.

In this episode of The Pastor Wife Life Podcast, I’m joined by Bre Dickson, who’s back to share her journey of learning how to build authentic friendships in the middle of ministry. We talk about expectations, awkward beginnings, the loneliness that sometimes lingers, and the beauty of finding community in surprising places—like with someone decades older than you, or at the gym with toddlers underfoot.

Whether you’re in a season of rich relationships or struggling to connect, Bre’s insight will encourage you to give yourself grace, shift your perspective, and keep looking for the friendships God is preparing just for you.

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Today, I’m thrilled to welcome back a dear friend and longtime voice on the podcast—Leighann McCoy. Leighann is an experienced pastor’s wife, a gifted author, and someone who brings both deep wisdom and refreshing honesty to every conversation. In this episode, she shares about her journey of faith, family, and over 35 years of ministry alongside her husband, Tom, at their Tennessee church before stepping into retirement.

But this conversation goes deeper than ministry milestones. Leighann opens up about her family’s story—including the prodigal paths her three children have taken—and how she’s walked through that pain with grace, hope, and unshakable faith. She also introduces her new course, “Perfecting the Art of Parenting Your Prodigal,” created especially for parents in ministry who need encouragement, tools, and a reminder that they’re not alone.

Whether you’re parenting a prodigal, loving someone through a tough season, or simply seeking hope in the hard places, this episode will speak to your heart.

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PERFECTING THE ART OF PARENTING YOUR PRODIGAL course

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In this episode of The Pastor Wife Life Podcast, Jacque chats with Kristen Cave, a youth pastor’s wife whose story is a beautiful picture of how God prepares and positions us for ministry. Kristen shares how she had always prayed for a ministry partner—and how God answered that prayer in His perfect timing when she met Kevin. Just six weeks after their wedding, they moved to Northern Kentucky and jumped right into youth ministry together. Kristen talks about the early days of ministry life, serving as a team, and trusting God through seasons of change.

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Devotions on Diabetes: A 30-Day Journey to Anchor Your Soul

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