our top 10 podcast, blog and book recommendations
We’ve put together a list of our top podcast, blog and book recommendations to encourage you throughout the year:
Podcasts
1. Two sisters and a cup of tea
Sisters Felicity and Sarah discuss books of the Bible and help drive the truths home to our hearts over a cup of tea. This is a great podcast for personal encouragement, or to listen to and then discuss with others.
This podcast is hosted by Christine Hoover, a pastor’s wife based in the USA and author of The Church Planting Wife. Episodes focus on different themes and often feature interviews with other ministry wives.
Anna and Charley host this podcast for women or all ages and stages.
Snappy encouragements from God’s word, led by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth.
Faith in Kids have two podcasts: one for parents exploring key topics in parenting and providing biblical encouragement, and one for children which features fun facts, sketches and songs.
Blogs
Linda Alcock is a ministry wife who serves at The Globe Church in central London, working alongside her husband Jonty in areas of training, mentoring, women’s ministry and Bible teaching. Her blog shares helpful reflections on God’s word, and helps to apply these to our hearts and lives.
Katherine Brooks writes about life as a mum and church member in zone one London, and all the joys and challenges it can bring.
Books
8. Help I’m Married to my Pastor! by Jani Ortlund
As a pastor’s wife of almost fifty years, Jani Ortlund addresses common questions ministry wives may have, and offers encouragement and guidance to ministry wives. Jani reminds readers that God works out his delightfully good purposes in and through their sacrifices.
9. How to thrive as a pastor’s wife – Christine Hoover
Christine Hoover knows firsthand the unique struggles and opportunities afforded a pastor’s wife--she’s been filling that role for more than 20 years. Coming alongside as an understanding friend, she offers encouragement and guidance to the struggling pastor’s wife, showing her how to make meaningful personal relationships with God, her husband, her children, her church community, and other women--relationships that will sustain her and help her thrive.
10. The Pastor’s Wife: Strengthened by grace for a life of love – Gloria Furman
In this uplifting and often humorous book, Gloria Furman offers pastors’ wives a breath of fresh air, reminding readers that Christ stands ready to help regardless of the circumstance―whether it’s late-night counselling sessions, unrealistic expectations about how they spend their time, or complaints about their husbands’ preaching.
