The Waypoint Pastors’ Wives Podcast

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!

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!

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. 

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!  

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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

Join me for a conversation with Irene Davis, a two-time church planting wife, for a real conversation about their journey through church planting, ministry burnout and how to maintain healthy marriages in ministry.  

Thanks for joining us for another episode!

For more info about SoulCare:Winchester, visit www.waypointchurchpartners.com/events

Do you believe God has given you the role of pastor's wife for a reason or do you still question what He was thinking? Do you feel the weight of your church, your ministry or your husband's ministry is on your shoulders? Join Stacy for a study of Bezalel (Exodus) and how his interaction with God should encourage you in your role today.

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Books mentioned:

How to Worship A King by Zac Neese

Breaking Free from Body Shame by Jess Connolly

God So Close by Becky Thompson

You Can Still Wear Cute Shoes by Lisa McKay

Sacred Privilege by Kay Warren

Join me for a conversation with Alpha Henry, a fellow pastor's wife who has some great words of encouragement for you today.  I loved hearing how she has jumped in to serve alongside her husband over the years and how they have worked to remain faithful to God's calling in all the seasons--good and bad.  

Alpha also mentions the book "Sacred Privilege" by Kay Warren in this episode.  If you haven't read it, check it out!

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Register for SoulCare:Winchester at http://newlife-christian.org/soulcarewinchester

Join me for a conversation with Kristy Howard (www.goodpastorswife.com) for a conversation about faithfulness, why it matters and more.  I think you'll love Kristy's encouragement and what she's doing for the Kingdom.

Beyond her website,  you can find Kristy on Facebook or Instagram @goodpastorswife.

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Join us for SoulCare:Winchester on April 29-30 in Winchester, VA.  For more info and to register, visit https://waypointchurchpartners.com/events

If you haven't joined The Waypoint Pastors' Wives Podcast Community, hop over and join us on Facebook today! https://www.facebook.com/groups/4701688826532217

Join me for a truly delightful conversation with my friend and fellow pastor's wife, Helen Atzenweiler.  Her heart for serving and her love for her role of pastor's wife is an encouraging and beautiful thing to hear! 

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The Waypoint Art of the Sermon Events are coming in March, featuring speakers Mark Moore, Brett Andrews and Bob Russell. Find one in your area and register today! 

https://waypointchurchpartners.com/events

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Join us for Soul Care: Winchester, a weekend gathering designed to encourage and refresh individuals and couples serving in ministry, in Winchester, VA on April 29th and 30th, 2022.

It's a privilege to serve God in vocational ministry, whether volunteer or paid, part-time or full-time.  It's also exhausting to serve God in vocational ministry.  Most of us struggle to protect our schedules, to create boundaries, and to make sure our own souls are cared for.  We may have the best of intentions, but the realities of ministry often don't respect those intentions.

But what if you could have time away, even for just a day or two?  What if you could show up to a church gathering that you didn't have to plan?  What if you could be poured into for a time instead of constantly pouring yourself out?

Visit newlife-christian.org/soulcarewinchester for more information and to register!  

Join me for part two of my conversation with Tiffany Markwood, LCSW, on mental health.  I believe the tools shared in the episode are an important piece of education for anyone in today's world to be able to recognize and help friends who are struggling.  

If you're in need of someone to talk to, don't be afraid to reach out to me (Stacy Bishop) at waypointpw@gmail.com.

If you'd like to sign up to receive occasional emails of encouragement, reminders of new episodes, and upcoming events, become one of our first subscribers here: http://eepurl.com/hJPPIv

To join our brand new community group on Facebook, follow this link to request to be added.  I'd love to get to know you there! https://www.facebook.com/groups/4701688826532217/

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Crisis Resources mentioned:

NowMattersNow.org

https://www.crisistextline.org/ or text 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor

National Suicide Prevention Hotline:

1-800-273-8255

To help find a therapist that fits your needs, you can visit https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

Now Matters Now: Stop, Drop, and Roll Mental Health Exercise.

Watch here: https://vimeo.com/360856983

To find a mental health first aid course near you or online):

https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/take-a-course/

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Rebecca Hott joins us today for a conversation about being a pastor's wife (of course!), finding your own calling outside of your husband's calling, longevity in youth ministry and a few more fun things!  We pray you are blessed!

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Links that were mentioned in this episode:

Listen to the Waypoint Podcast that Rebecca co-hosts here: https://thewaypointpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Find more info about upcoming Waypoint events at https://waypointchurchpartners.com/events

For more info about Re:Treat, visit www.leadingandlovingit.com

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Get a taste of the new Waypoint Pastors' Wives Podcast as we rev up to launch on September 6th, 2021.  Subscribe today!