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.
In this episode of Confident Clergy Women, I sit down with Amie Stewart, a deacon in the United Methodist Church who works with the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, to talk about the real barriers women continue to face in ministry—and the ways we can work together to create something better. Amie shares how her work supporting people through discernment, seminary, and ministry preparation gives her a unique perspective on the changes that are already happening and the changes we still need to make.
We also talk about the power of representation and what it means for the next generation to see women leading faithfully and confidently—from little girls serving as acolytes to teenagers discovering their own gifts and callings. Together, we explore how small changes in the way we encourage, mentor, and make space for women can create a church where more people are able to recognize their gifts and confidently say yes to God's call.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your calling is real or whether there is truly a place for you in ministry, this conversation is a reminder: you belong here!
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