Best Ashley Addison Podcasts (2024)

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How to Transform Your Life with Truth, with Barb Raveling 35:14

2h ago35:14

35:14

Do you desire transformation but just aren’t sure what it means to renew your mind? Check out Married to the Ministry for a simple method for applying Romans 12:2 in your life. Author and podcaster Barb Raveling shares what she’s learned about renewing her mind through the process of truth journaling. Links and Product Info: Connect with Barb: Barb…

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Make the Most of Your Food Dollars with Kathy Armstrong (Delight Series) 55:38

7d ago55:38

55:38

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What Camping Teaches Us About Ministry 35:11

21d ago35:11

35:11

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Bi-Vocational Ministry Life and Church Hurt with Ashley Gray 50:53

1M ago50:53

50:53

Protecting family time at home can be challenging for ministry couples, especially when the pastor hubby also has another job. Bi-vocational pastor’s wife Ashley Gray shares how the double-job life works for their family. Check out Married to the Ministry to hear Ashley’s perspective on parsonages, fill-in grandmas, and church hurt. Links and Produ…

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Anniversary Episode! The Peculiar Truth About Our Role as Ministry Wives 23:17

2M ago23:17

23:17

Married to the Ministry celebrates our first anniversary this month! In this birthday episode, we explore what God’s Word says about our peculiar role as ministry wives. Spoiler alert: you’re probably doing it right! But if you’re feeling unsure about what you’re “supposed to do” as a pastor’s wife, check out this encouraging podcast. Links and Pro…

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Moving Tips: Relocate Your Family Without Losing Your Mind 30:10

3M ago30:10

30:10

As a veteran of 24 moves, Janet shares tips she’s learned about packing, moving, and settling in. She’s moved multiple times as a child and with children, as well as back into houses that didn’t sell. Check out Married to the Ministry for ways you can prepare your home and family for a new address without losing your sanity in the process. Links an…

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How to Help Kids Survive Moving and Ministry Transitions with Kassy Jackson 53:29

3M ago53:29

53:29

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How to Know When It’s Time to Go with Greg Addison 54:39

4M ago54:39

54:39

One of the hardest aspects of ministry life can be determining if God is leading us out of our current church or into a new place of service. When is the right time to leave? How do we pray through unexpected job offers when we’re happy where we are? Check out Married to the Ministry to hear Janet and her husband share how they’ve navigated these d…

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Money-Saving Hacks for a Stronger Home Economy (Delight Series) 27:27

4M ago27:27

27:27

As inflation continues to grow much faster than our paychecks, many people these days are concerned about the economy and money strain. In this episode, Janet shares several lessons she has learned about being a good steward of their ministry income. Check out Married to the Ministry for money-saving hacks that could help ease some financial strain…

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Smart Money Tips for Ministry Families with Rachel Cruze 44:49

5M ago44:49

44:49

Is your family struggling to make ends meet on a ministry income? Check out Married to the Ministry for advice from financial expert and best-selling author Rachel Cruze on how you can wisely manage the money you make and save more for the future and emergencies. Rachel works with her father Dave Ramsey to help people make smart money choices that …

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Raising Kids in Ministry and Four Lies We Tell Ourselves with Mallory Allen 32:08

5M ago32:08

32:08

Raising kids in ministry can be challenging, especially when we put unnecessary pressure on them or on ourselves. Church planter Mallory Allen warns of several lies we might believe about mothering in ministry. Check out Married to the Ministry for tips on navigating life in the fishbowl during the childrearing season. Links and Product Info: Conne…

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A Practical Guide to Organizing the Chaos Out of Your Home (Delight Series) 26:27

6M ago26:27

26:27

Does your house suffer from chaos and clutter? A disorganized home can make you less productive and can cause stress, embarrassment, and depression—NOT what a pastor’s family needs! Check out Married to the Ministry for ways to create a calmer living space by streamlining your stuff. Links and Product Info: LWF Resource mentioned in this episode: W…

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A Counselor’s Perspective on Common Ministry Wife Struggles, with Tina Thompson 54:49

6M ago54:49

54:49

Ever wish you could talk with a counselor about some of the issues we face as ministry wives? Check out Married to the Ministry to hear Biblical counselor and ministry wife Tina Thompson share helpful advice for dealing with these struggles. A seasoned women’s teacher and author, Tina’s story tells how God released her from the strongholds of depre…

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How to Let Go and Say No When You’re Overwhelmed (Delight Series) 19:21

7M ago19:21

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Are you frazzled from the stress of too many expectations and not enough you? So many of us feel pulled in several directions from all the needs and opportunities in ministry on top of our family and work responsibilities. Check out Married to the Ministry to see how establishing proper priorities can help you rediscover peace and delight in your r…

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How Hospitality Can Help Us Reach Others, with Angela Sackett 43:09

7M ago43:09

43:09

Did you know that biblical hospitality invites others in to fellowship with us instead of trying to entertain or impress them? Guest Angela Sackett shares tips on creating a welcoming environment that promotes meaningful connection and spiritual conversations. Check out Married to the Ministry to learn how a hospitable mindset can help you reach pe…

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Podcasting with Wren Robbins: Creative Ways to Connect with Your Church Family, Part 2 42:12

7M ago42:12

42:12

Are you looking for more time and opportunity to train or disciple others in your group? Guest Wren Robbins helps Christian women share their God-given messages with others through podcasting. Check out Married to the Ministry to learn how a podcast can help you reach and teach your people more effectively. Links and Product Info: Episode 9: Creati…

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New Directions for the New Year 22:39

8M ago22:39

22:39

Are you feeling delighted or desperate in ministry life? Even pastors’ wives can struggle to enjoy the abundant life Jesus offers. Check out Married to the Ministry for some steps that will help you embrace delight this year. Links and Product Info: Connect with Janet: Email Blog Website Instagram Facebook *If you would like to help Married to the …

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What Mary Teaches Us About Doing Hard Things 20:09

9M ago20:09

20:09

Do you think Mary felt qualified to fulfill her unexpected role as mother of the Messiah? Gabriel didn’t give her a special handbook on raising the Son of God, but she knew where to find answers to her questions. Check out Married to the Ministry for what we can learn from Mary about doing the hard things God calls us to do. Links and Product Info:…

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BONUS EPISODE: Encouragement for Ministry Wives with Jeana Floyd, Continued 34:00

9M ago34:00

34:00

Have you ever been mentored in your role as a pastor’s wife? Check out Married to the Ministry for this BONUS episode that continues our conversation with Jeana Floyd, as she and Janet talk about some of the difficult aspects of ministry life like connecting with other pastors’ wives and staff conflict. Links and Product Info: Click HERE for Jeana …

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Encouragement for Ministry Wives with Jeana Floyd 34:51

9M ago34:51

34:51

Do you have another woman in your life who's teaching you how to be a good pastor's wife or are you figuring it out all by yourself? Jeana Floyd is passionate about supporting women who serve alongside their husbands in ministry. Check out Married to the Ministry to hear Jeana’s encouragement and wisdom for navigating our pastor-wife roles. Links a…

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How to Keep the Holidays Happy 14:56

10M ago14:56

14:56

Does living far away from loved ones steal the jolly from your holidays? Serving on a church staff can impact how we get to celebrate special days throughout the year, especially those that land on Sundays. Check out Married to the Ministry for five ways Janet has discovered that help make holiday seasons happier for her family. Links and Product I…

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When the Pastor’s Wife Works Full-Time—with Bretta Cochran 31:38

10M ago31:38

31:38

Do you feel guilty because your job limits the amount of time you can spend in ministry at church? Many pastors’ wives struggle with exhaustion and resentment because they work full-time. Check out Married to the Ministry to hear Bretta’s story of how her career has affected her family life and her role as a pastor’s wife. Links and Product Info: P…

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Loving our Husbands—with Malone Davidson 33:00

11M ago33:00

33:00

Are you struggling with some of the realities of being a pastor’s wife? Check out Married to the Ministry to hear Janet’s conversation with Malone Davidson as they discuss finding quality time to spend with our busy husbands, how we can encourage them, and ways to protect our families from some of the harsher aspects of ministry life. Malone also s…

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How to Survive Culture Shock—with Gaye Ramsey 43:20

11M ago43:20

43:20

Moving to a new church or city can be challenging, but what if the new setting is radically different than the place you left? Pastors’ families sometimes experience culture shock when settling into a new ministry job. Check out Married to the Ministry for some tips on how to survive the trauma of serving in a radically different environment. Links…

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Creative Ways to Connect with Your Church Family, Part 1 14:20

12M ago14:20

14:20

Can you use some fresh ideas for how to engage with your people? Check out Married to the Ministry to hear three creative ways Janet made connections with her new church family. These suggestions are easy to modify for your situation, plus they’re free! Links and Product Info: JAddison@lwf.org MarriedToTheMinistry.org Married to the Ministry Instag…

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Ministry Marriage Q & A with Greg Addison 39:48

1y ago39:48

39:48

Do you ever wish you could sit down with another pastor and wife to talk about some of the challenging issues ministry couples face? Check out Married to the Ministry to hear Janet and her pastor husband discuss the impact of ministry on their marriage, ways wives can support their minister husbands, and how to navigate difficult seasons. Links and…

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10 Blessings of Ministry Life 19:20

1y ago19:20

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Do you tend to focus more on the hardships of ministry instead of the joys? Sometimes we just need a reminder to look for the good parts of being a pastor’s wife. Check out Married to the Ministry to hear Janet’s list of 10 blessings she’s discovered in ministry life. Links and Product Info: JAddison@lwf.org MarriedToTheMinistry.org Married to the …

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How to Stretch Your Finances – with Melanie Redd 23:40

1y ago23:40

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Are you stressed about money? Many ministry families struggle with limited household budgets and financial strain. Check out Married to the Ministry for some creative ways to stretch your income. Links and Product Info: JAddison@lwf.org MarriedToTheMinistry.org Married to the Ministry Instagram Married to the Ministry Facebook Click HERE for the Ma…

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5 Ways to Deal with Loneliness in Ministry 19:50

1y ago19:50

19:50

Do you struggle with loneliness as a pastor’s wife? Sometimes we don’t know how to find good friends in the church. Check out Married to the Ministry for some tips that will help you deal with being lonely in ministry. Links and Product Info: JAddison@lwf.org MarriedToTheMinistry.org Married to the Ministry Instagram Married to the Ministry Faceboo…

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Give Him Glory in Your Story 14:09

1y ago14:09

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Your God story is one of the most powerful tools you have to help others understand how God can work in their lives too. If you’re looking for a lesson topic to share with a group, check out Married to the Ministry for tips on how to tell a story that will give God glory and impact others. Links and Product Info: JAddison@lwf.org MarriedToTheMinist…

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How to Stay Where You Are – with Gayle Clutts 27:09

1y ago27:09

27:09

Are you wishing for a change in your place of ministry? Sometimes it can be hard to discern God’s will, especially when you’re considering a move to another church. Join Married to the Ministry to hear how one ministry couple chose to stay at one church for a long time. Links and Product Info: JAddison@lwf.org MarriedToTheMinistry.org Married to th…

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How to Renew Your Mind in Marriage 15:28

1+ y ago15:28

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You may be familiar with Romans 12:2, which tells us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds, but do you know how to do that in real life? If you’re struggling with feelings of frustration in your marriage, check out Married to the Ministry for some practical ways to refocus your thoughts and win the battle in your mind. Links and Product In…

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Welcome to Married to the Ministry 8:16

1+ y ago8:16

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like to have a pastor husband. Are you looking for encouragement in your ministry wife role? Do you want some practical wisdom on how to manage all the challenges of the pastor wife life with a smile on your face? Join Married to the Ministry to learn more. Links and Product Info: JAddison@lwf.org MarriedToTheMinistry.org Married to the Ministry In…

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Married to the Ministry Trailer 2:56

1+ y ago2:56

2:56

Are you a pastor’s wife looking for a friend who understands the burdens and blessings of a ministry calling? Every other week Janet Addison will share with you practical ways to hang onto your joy while navigating the bumpy journey of life with a minister husband. Join us for Truth from God’s Word that equips us and stories from other ministry wiv…

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Ep15 - Discrimination, Mental Health, and Grief in Jacqueline Roy's The Fat Lady Sings with Dr. Zan Cammack 21:42

3+ y ago21:42

21:42

This episode discusses Jacqueline Roy's 2000 debut novel The Fat Lady Sings and themes such as race, gender and sexuality, and mental health. It turns out this is an incredibly apt novel to wrap up an exceptionally heavy semester on a note of hope and joy. CW: sexual assault, loss of a loved one

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Ep14 - Theatre of the Absurd with Kath, Addison, and Brooke 27:12

3+ y ago27:12

27:12

In this student-led episode, Kath, Addison, and Brooke discuss the Theatre of the Absurd in relation to Samuel Beckett’s play Krapp’s Last Tape and Enda Walsh’s play Penelope. Bibliography Beckett, Samuel. Krapp's Last Tape. Faber and Faber Ltd, 2014. Billington, Michael. “Penelope | Theatre Review.” The Guardian, Guardian News and Media, 26 July 2…

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Ep13 - Film and Propaganda in Isherwood's Prater Violet with Jamey, Alexis, and Emma 21:29

3+ y ago21:29

21:29

In this student-led episode, Jamey, Alexis, and Emma discuss Christopher Isherwood’s novel Prater Violet in connection with film and propaganda. Bibliography Prater Violet by Christopher Isherwood “Breakfast at the Prater: Christopher Isherwood, His Women and Men” by Ercolino, Stefano, et al. Imaginary Films in Literature. Brill | Rodopi, 2016. Pro…

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Ep12 - Stream of Consciousness and Mrs. Dalloway with Darian, Robby, Alicia, Jessica, and Ashley 24:30

3+ y ago24:30

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In this student-led episode, Darian, Robby, Alicia, Jessica, and Ashley walk us through the concepts of stream of consciousness and how this narrative style became a trademark of modernist works such as Virginia Woolf’s novel Mrs. Dalloway.

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Ep11 - World War One Poetry with Jonathan Patterson 30:16

3+ y ago30:16

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In this episode our guest scholar, Jonathon Patterson, explores poetry from World War One. He explains why poetry was one of the primary media outlets for soldiers and citizens during this era and how it was politicized. He also discusses broadening representations in our definition of WWI poets and why these works remain relevant over 100 years la…

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Ep10 - Victorian Genre Fiction and Material Culture in Dracula with Dr. Ashley Nadeau 31:24

3+ y ago31:24

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This episode we welcome guest scholar Dr. Ashley Nadeau as she examines Dracula as a novel that draws from popular Victorian genre fiction, and detective fiction in particular. She also uses examples of material culture within the novel—railways, blood, nightdresses, and typewriters—as objects that help us better understand Dracula’s narrative. Dr.…

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Ep08 - Victorian New Media and Dracula with Braydon, JoAnne, and Kialey 24:46

3+ y ago24:46

24:46

In this student-led episode, Braydon, JoAnne, and Kialey discuss six different forms of Victorian new media as they appear in Bram Stoker's Dracula, posing questions about new media's reliability in constructing larger narratives. Bibliography Fava-Verde, Jean-François. “Victorian Telegrams: The Early Development of the Telegraphic Despatch and Its…

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Ep07 - Marriage and the New Woman with Dr. Ellen Campbell 31:17

3+ y ago31:17

31:17

Today we are joined by guest scholar Dr. Ellen Campbell who discusses women’s rights under marriage contract law in the 19th century and the New Woman figure in Dracula. Dr. Campbell received her doctorate from Southern Illinois University Carbondale where her dissertation discussed marriage trauma narratives in transatlantic 19th-century fiction. …

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Ep06 - Victorian Print Culture and Serialized Fiction with Emily, Sage, Melanie, and Aubree 21:39

3+ y ago21:39

21:39

In this student-led episode Aubree, Sage, Melanie, and Emily lead us through a conversation about Victorian print culture and serialized fiction especially in relation to Wilkie Collins' novel The Moonstone.

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Ep05 - Darwinism in the 19th Century with Dr. Trent Olsen 30:54

3+ y ago30:54

30:54

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Trent Olsen as our guest scholar. He will be discussing the impact Charles Darwin’s discoveries and published work in The Origin of Species had on the wider 19th century. He discusses points of literary connection between Darwin, William Wordsworth, Robert Louis Stevenson, Emily Pfeiffer, H.G. Wells, and Thomas Hardy…

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E04 - #Bigger6 Romanticism with Alanna Camargo 28:47

3+ y ago28:47

28:47

This episode, I’m excited to present our first student-led episode which discusses the movement for #Bigger6 Romanticism. Alanna Camargo leads our conversation about the purpose behind the movement and collective as well as how broadening our perspectives of race and empire can introduce us to a much more vibrant and textured understanding of the R…

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Ep03 - Literary and Musical Romanticism with Dr. Karali Hunter 30:01

3+ y ago30:01

30:01

In this episode we are joined by guest scholar, Dr. Karali Hunter, as we discuss the cross-sections between literary and musical Romanticism, particularly in the context of romantic themes, such as breaking away from rigid form and structure, evoking emotion, and embracing the individual and national voices of the period. Dr. Hunter has a DMA in pi…

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Ep02 - Sedition, Riots, and Rumor Networks in Northanger Abbey with Dr. Zan Cammack 26:52

3+ y ago26:52

26:52

Today’s episode seems nearly ripped from the headlines as Dr. Zan Cammack discusses sedition, riots, and rumor as part of the larger new media networks at play in Jane Austen’s novel Northanger Abbey. We’ll examine the pervasive theme of surveillance and political upheaval in the novel, the innovations in mapping that more concretely trace the netw…

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Ep01 - The Novel as New Media with Dr. Emily Grover 29:36

3+ y ago29:36

29:36

In our first episode our guest scholar Dr. Emily Grover discusses precursors to Austen’s novels, the fraught history of female authors and readers, and the dangers of falling too deep into fiction. Bibliography Anne Radcliffe. The Mysteries of Udolpho, Project Gutenberg. Charles Lamb, and Mary Lamb. The Works Of Charles and Mary Lamb, Miscellaneous…