Confident Clergy Women
Confident Clergy Women
Podcast Description
This is a podcast for clergy women by a clergy woman. I am the pastor of a rural congregation on the prairie of South Dakota. I am a pastor but I am also a mom, a wife, a trained spiritual director, and so many other things in my work as a pastor and a mom in a small town. My hope and prayer is that this podcast brings you encouragement and helps equip you to lead with confidence in whatever context you serve in. You are a beloved child of God. You are enough and you are called to serve God’s people and lead the church for such a time as this!
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Content Themes
The show focuses on the challenges and joys of being a female clergy with themes including self-care, mentorship, community building, and spiritual growth. Examples of episodes include discussions on rediscovering joy in ministry, supporting women entering professional ministry, and finding beauty in difficult times.
Confident Clergy Women is a podcast created by a clergywoman for clergywomen who are navigating the beautiful, complex, and sacred call to ministry.
I’m a Deacon in the United Methodist Church, a mom, a wife, a trained spiritual director, and a woman who understands what it means to juggle many roles while staying grounded in God’s call. On this podcast, we talk about the real life of ministry—from leadership and worship to soul care, grief, growth, and everything in between.
What happens when clergywomen are given a space designed specifically for them?
In this episode, I talk with Megan and Yvonne from United Methodist Church of the Resurrection about Lead(Her)—an event they helped create specifically for clergywomen who know that ministry can feel different when you are both a woman and a pastor.
Megan and Yvonne share why they felt called to create Lead(Her) as a place where clergywomen can connect, be encouraged, and build relationships with others who truly understand their experiences in ministry. We talk about why these connections are essential for thriving in leadership and why spaces like this matter so much.
They also discuss the importance of investing in yourself—taking a few days away from ministry to rest, learn, and reconnect with your calling. As they remind us, “The world won’t stop turning if we take time to invest in ourselves.”
Along the way, Megan and Yvonne share powerful stories of clergywomen showing up for one another and reflect on the women who have inspired them—including Megan’s mom, who taught her this unforgettable advice:
“You walk into a room, you throw your shoulders back, you hold your head up high, and you act like you are somebody.”
If you’ve been longing for connection, encouragement, and a reminder that you are not alone in ministry, this conversation is for you.
You can learn more and register for Lead(Her) here:
https://sharechurch.com/leadher-empowering-female-clergy/
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