We <3 youth pastors!! Pilgrim and Jenn sit down to reminisce about youth ministry - as well as celebrating the Bucs' Super Bowl win - and the unique challenges youth pastors and their families face. AFTER THE SHOW: Sit down and consider how your family's margin is, and if you need to be communicate your challenges with church leadership. --- Suppor…

Pilgrim and Jenn sit down to talk through what unique challenges the church planter and his family will face. Email us your questions at marriageandministrypodcast@gmail.com! AFTER THE EPISODE: Sit down and discuss who is in ongoing example of ministry encouragement for your marriage - and commit to building your relationship with them! --- Support…

Pilgrim and Jenn talk about the idea of being "called" to ministry. Send us a question at marriageandministrypodcast@gmail.com! AFTER THE SHOW: What steps have you taken to pray, seek counsel, and serve in your local church as the Lord raises you up? What roadblocks have you faced? What does your spouse's support mean to you? --- Support this podca…

What are the qualifications for pastors? How do I know if I'm qualified to go into ministry? In this episode, Pilgrim & Jenn talk through 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 and remind us that a desire and a gifting isn't enough. Pick up Biblical Eldership from Alexander Strauch here, as well as Spiritual Leadership by J. Oswald Sanders here. --- Support this …

Season 2 of the Marriage & Ministry Podcast is coming this November! What topics are you hoping they will cover? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marriage-ministry/support

On this special Q&A episode, Pilgrim and Jenn answer your questions about "the pastor's wife". This is our final episode in season 1! Stay tuned for more details on Season 2. AFTER THE EPISODE: What ministry has God called you as the pastor's wife to fulfill? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marriage-ministry/suppor…

On this episode, Pilgrim & Jenn discuss boundaries, commitments, stewardship, and how to balance ministry and family. Tim Challies' book "Do More Better" is available here. Send us your questions here! AFTER THE EPISODE: Talk about what refills your cup, and identify the "buckets" of responsibility God has entrusted to you. --- Support this podcast…

On this episode, Pilgrim and Jenn discuss how technology can be used to bring God glory--and the challenges it can bring to our marriages and ministries. Click here to download a free copy of "12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You" by Tony Reinke. Send us your questions to our email here! Episode 10 will be a Q&A specifically on the topic of "The Past…

Pilgrim and Jenn discuss the unrealistic expectations we all have in marriage--and how to navigate them! AFTER THE EPISODE: Take a moment to have an honest conversation and share what you find valuable. Like, subscribe, and share with others! Email us your questions at marriageandministrypodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcaste…

On this episode, Pilgrim and Jenn encourage our listeners to stay encouraged (and in the race!). After the Episode: Take some time to seek the Lord and consider your ministry in light of the Great Commission and the Gospel of grace. Like, subscribe, and give us a review on iTunes! Email us your questions to marriageandministrypodcast@gmail.com. ---…

On this special Question & Answer episode, Pilgrim and Jenn tackle: Balancing young children/babies with full-time ministry Organizing ministry time to balance family time Setting boundaries with the opposite sex Is it unbiblical for couples to separate? Send us your questions to marriageandministrypodcast@gmail.com and we will answer them in our Q…

In this special bonus episode, Pilgrim and Jenn discuss Philippians 2:1-5 and the 3-step life hack that can end almost every fight! Don't forget to give us a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts! Send in your questions to marriageandministrypodcast@gmail.com. AFTER THE EPISODE: Practice talking through the "Three A's" together if ther…

Pilgrim and Jenn discuss Bob Ross, podcast introductions, and more quarantine developments--as well as the foundation for every Christian marriage (hint: it's not love!). Send us your questions for Episode 5's "Q&A Mailbag" at marriageandministrypodcast@gmail.com. AFTER THE SHOW: Sit down face to face with your spouse and officially "fire" them fro…

These 3 marriage problems are faced by even healthy Christians--but the solution is found in the Scriptures--in Genesis 2.Send us your questions to marriageandministrypodcast@gmail.com and we will answer them in a future episode (every five episodes is a Q&A Mailbag episode!).Communication Starters:1. Appreciations2. New Information3. Puzzles4. Con…

Jenn and Pilgrim talk about how to minister (& stay happily married!) during the coronavirus crisis. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marriage-ministry/support

We introduce the show and talk about the top 5 Challenges of being married in ministry. Talking point (Beyond the Show): Are we spending enough time together? Questions for a future Q&A? Email us at marriageandministrypodcast@gmail.com! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marriage-ministry/support…