By Faith With Christine Hoover

Christine talks with Megan Hill, author of Partners in the Gospel, about social media, specifically how we as leaders in the church can wisely use social media in a way that glorifies God and enhances our real-life church relationships. LINKS FROM THE SHOWWest Springfield Covenant Community Church // Partners in the Gospel // Patience // A Place to Belong // Praying Together // ContentmentCHRISTINE'S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS' WIVESAmazon // Barnes & Noble // Find out more: howtothriveasapastorswife.comREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with MeganTwitter // InstagramConnect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // BooksSign up for Christine's monthly newsletterMusic for By Faith was created by The Silver PagesArtwork for By Faith was created by Reed Harmon

Christine talks with Greg Ogden, a retired pastor, whose books, Transforming Discipleship and Discipleship Essentials, have been monumental in her own ministry. Greg joins Christine today for the first of several “how to” episodes. He shares with us "how to" make disciples: what can we do to help others grow in their faith? LINKS FROM THE SHOWTransforming Discipleship // Discipleship Essentials // Greg's ministry Global Discipleship Initiative CHRISTINE'S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS' WIVESAmazon // Barnes & Noble // Find out more: howtothriveasapastorswife.comREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with GregWebsite // Books Connect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // BooksSign up for Christine's monthly newsletterMusic for By Faith was created by The Silver PagesArtwork for By Faith was created by Reed Harmon

Christine talks with Kaye Geiger, whose husband Eric is the lead pastor at Mariner’s Church in Orange County, California. Kaye has a deep passion for pastors’ wives and pastors’ kids and shares why unity and friendship among pastors' and elders' wives on the same church staff is are so important. Aside from sharing what she does to serve and connect pastors' wives and kids at her church, she addresses:ConflictPersonality differencesCovid related differences of opinionLonelinessFeelings of wanting to quitExpectations and the role of the pastor’s wife LINKS FROM THE SHOWMariners ChurchCHRISTINE'S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS' WIVESAmazon // Barnes & Noble // Find out more: howtothriveasapastorswife.comREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with KayeInstagramConnect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // BooksSign up for Christine's monthly newsletterMusic for By Faith was created by The Silver PagesArtwork for By Faith was created by Reed Harmon

Christine talks with Hannah Surh, who is a pastor’s wife who works full time outside the church and home. She shares how she makes decisions regarding her time, how her work enhances her ministry, and what limitations and tensions she experiences between work, home, and ministry. Hannah is a passionate, curious woman, so she and Christine also talk about her passions and how we, too, can know what God would have us invest ourselves in. Listen as they talk about being who we’re created to be, learning to say no, and so much more. LINKS FROM THE SHOWChroma Church // She Has a NameCHRISTINE'S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS' WIVESAmazon // Barnes & Noble // Find out more: howtothriveasapastorswife.comREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // BooksSign up for Christine's monthly newsletterMusic for By Faith was created by The Silver PagesArtwork for By Faith was created by Reed Harmon

Christine talks with Garrett Kell, pastor of Del Ray Baptist in Alexandria, VA, about how we can contribute to a healthy church culture, one marked by grace and truth. Garrett shares how we can overcome shame and bring our own struggles into the light, and he offers us tools for counseling others when they reveal their sin to us.LINKS FROM THE SHOWDel Ray Baptist // Garrett's first episode on By Faith // Garrett's new book, Pure in HeartCHRISTINE'S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS' WIVESAmazon // Barnes & Noble // Find out more: howtothriveasapastorswife.comREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with GarrettInstagram // TwitterConnect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // BooksSign up for Christine's monthly newsletterMusic for By Faith was created by The Silver PagesArtwork for By Faith was created by Reed Harmon

Christine talks with Tristie Fisher. Tristie serves as a pastor’s wife at Grace Bible Church in College Station, TX. Tristie has a passionate love for the Lord and for making disciples, and she shares in this conversation how she maintains and cultivates her spiritual vitality. She touches on friendship, how we can protect ourselves from resentment and anger, and how we can get started studying the Word if we don’t know what to do. Journal Questions from Tristie:Am I generally angrier than I was last year?Have I had time away?Am I connecting with friends who build me up?What's my fatigue level?Why do I follow Jesus?Is it enough that He understands?Would I really want a different life?LINKS FROM THE SHOWGrace Bible Church // Colossians resource // Cru CHRISTINE'S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS' WIVESAmazon // Barnes & Noble // Find out more: howtothriveasapastorswife.comREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with TristieWebsite // Instagram // Twitter Connect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter //

Christine talks with Amie Patrick, a single mom to four kids, who was previously a pastor’s wife. Amie was married to Darrin Patrick until his death in May 2020.  In this conversation, Amie tells her story and then shares the lessons she’s learned about the importance of emotional and relational health for leaders. LINKS FROM THE SHOWChristine's previous conversation with Amie before Darrin's death // Feelings Wheel // Crosspoint MinistryCHRISTINE'S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS' WIVESAmazon // Barnes & Noble // Find out more: howtothriveasapastorswife.comREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // BooksSign up for Christine's monthly newsletterMusic for By Faith was created by The Silver PagesArtwork for By Faith was created by Reed Harmon

Christine talks with Ryan and Seane' Rice, church planters in New Orleans, Louisiana, about partnering together as husband and wife in ministry.

Christine talks with Jen Wilkin, Executive Director Next Gen Ministries and Resources at the Village Church, about leadership.  Jen shares:how she got where she is today and what felt "wasted" that God ended up usingwhat some of her milestone obstacles and discouragements have been in leadershipwhat she wants the larger church to know about women serving in leadership roles within the churchwhat her greatest challenge in leadership is and what she's learned what she's learned about being a leader with a "challenger" personalityhow she reconciles her local church ministry with big C church ministrywho she looks up to in ministry and leadershipLINKS FROM THE SHOWThe Village Church // The Village Church's paper on complementarianism // Knowing Faith Podcast's A Generous Complementarianism // Jen's books and Bible studiesCHRISTINE'S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS' WIVESAmazon // Barnes & Noble // Find out more: howtothriveasapastorswife.comREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with JenWebsite // Instagram // Twitter Conn

Christine chats with Sarah Beals, a youth pastor's wife, at Immanuel Baptist in Brockton, Mass. Sarah and her husband Peter have served at the same rural church for decades. She shares what it's like being a Christian in New England, the importance of hospitality in her ministry, how she experiences friendship in a small church context, and what's important to keep in mind when parenting kids while serving alongside our husbands in ministry. LINKS FROM THE SHOWImmanuel Baptist Church in Brockton, Mass // Sarah's Instagram for pictures of the cranberries!CHRISTINE'S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS' WIVESAmazon // Barnes & NobleREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with SarahWebsite // Instagram Connect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // BooksSign up for Christine's monthly newsletterMusic for By Faith was created by The Silver PagesArtwork for By Faith was created by Reed Harmon

Christine talks with Jen Oshman, a church planter’s wife who lives in Parker, Colorado and serves at Redemption Parker. Jen shares how we can respond to hurts in church relationships, how we can cultivate friendship within the church, how we can handle requests for our time, what to do when friends in the church ghost us, and much more. LINKS FROM THE SHOWRedemption Parker // Jen's book Enough About Me // Jen's book Cultural Counterfeits // Christine's new website for pastors' wivesCHRISTINE'S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS' WIVESAmazon // Barnes & NobleREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with JenWebsite // Instagram // Podcast // Twitter // FacebookConnect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // BooksSign up for Christine's monthly newsletterMusic for By Faith was created by The Silver PagesArtwork for By Faith was created by Reed Harmon

Christine talks with Susanne Rodriquez about two topics that rarely get addressed in resources for pastors’ wives: bi-vocational ministry and closing a church plant. Susanne and her husband planted a church in New Jersey around 2014, reaching an immigrant population in their neighborhood. Just before Covid hit, they made the difficult decision to close the church. In this conversation, Susanne shares about the tensions for her and her husband as he pastored bi-vocationally and what she learned about how to support and help and sometimes challenge her husband during that time. She gives voice to the church planting wife’s experience, like knowing the fine line of when to press for what you need from your husband and when to wait, entrusting yourself to the Lord. In the end, she shares about the disappointment she felt after closing their church and about what success is for those in vocational ministry. LINKS FROM THE SHOWChristine's new website for pastors' wivesCHRISTINE'S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS' WIVESAmazon /

Christine talks with Ashlyn Portero, who serves as co-Executive Director at City Church in Tallahassee, Florida. In her role, she oversees many ministry areas in the church and, alongside her counterpart, manages a large church staff. Ashlyn shares candidly about how she had to fight against insecurities early on in her tenure at the church, and especially how she felt easily threatened as a young, inexperienced leader. Christine and Ashlyn also talk about men and women serving alongside one another in church ministry, as well as how her singleness informs her ministry.  This episode will be helpful for any woman serving in ministry!LINKS FROM THE SHOWCity Church in TallahasseeCHRISTINE'S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS' WIVESAmazon // Barnes & NobleREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with AshlynTwitter // InstagramConnect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // BooksSign up for Christine's monthly newsletterMusic for By Faith was created by The Silver PagesArtwork for By Faith was created by Re

Christine talks with three women--Jacki King, Irene Sun, and Abi Copeland--about how they view their role as pastor's wife. They share how they view themselves and how others view them as a pastor’s wife, as well as how they’ve discovered how God has gifted them and wants to use them within their churches. Several topics pop up that you may find helpful, including comparison, insecurity, feeling the weight of the pastor’s wife title, and facing criticism. As you listen, may you be reminded that God has gifted you for where he’s placed you!

By Faith is back for Season 10 with the theme of vocational ministry. In this episode, Christine is joined by her husband Kyle and, together, they talk about what they've learned in the past few years about disordered priorities and idolatry, leading to idolatry and an unhealthy marriage dynamic. This is the personal side of ministry, and it's something that every couple in ministry needs to be cautious and intentional about. Grab your spouse and listen together!LINKS FROM THE SHOWThe Hoover's church // How We Love // Reengage // The Church Planting Wife // How to Thrive as a Pastor's Wife (book) // How to Thrive as a Pastor's Wife (website)CHRISTINE'S NEW BOOK FOR PASTORS' WIVESAmazon // Barnes & NobleREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // BooksSign up for Christine's monthly newsletterMusic for By Faith was created by The Silver PagesArtwork for By Faith was created by Reed Harmon

Listen to Christine share about what's next for Season 9 of By Faith and how you can join in.PREORDER CHRISTINE'S NEW BIBLE STUDY Lifeway // AmazonREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Books Sign up for Christine's monthly newsletterMusic for By Faith was created by The Silver PagesArtwork for By Faith was created by Reed Harmon

Christine shares her favorite episode from Season 6: her talk with Vaneetha Risner about fighting bitterness. Vaneetha calls herself a sufferer, and you’ll find out why as she shares about the many losses in her life, including a child due to a doctor's mistake and a marriage. But as you’ll hear in her voice, she also has so much joy. She actually connects joy with suffering, and the way she talks about it in today’s episode will give you a fresh perspective on suffering and help you fight bitterness in your own life.LINKS FROM THE SHOWChristine's chat with Caroline Saunders about being a pastor's wife // Vaneetha's book, The Scars That Shaped Me // John 9:1-3 // Held by Natalie Grant // Crazy Love // Joel 2:25CHRISTINE'S NEW BIBLE STUDYLifeway // AmazonREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with VaneethaWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter CONNECT Connect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Books Sign up for Christine's monthly newsletterMusic for By Faith was created by The

Christine talks with Becket Cook, author of the new book, A Change of Affection: A Gay Man's Incredible Story of Redemption. Becket lives in Los Angeles and has worked in Hollywood and in the fashion industry as a set designer for many years. In and out of same sex relationships during that time, he finally reached a point at a party during Paris Fashion Week about 10 years ago where he realized that he felt completely empty. He began searching for the meaning of life, but really God was searching for him. Becket shares his story in today's episode.LINKS FROM THE SHOWBecket's book, A Change of Affection: A Gay Man's Incredible Story of Redemption // Romans 7 // The Madness of Crowds // Hebrews 11CHRISTINE'S NEW BIBLE STUDY Lifeway // AmazonREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with Becket Website // Facebook // Youtube // Twitter // Instagram CONNECT Connect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Books Sign up for Christine's monthly newsletterMusic for By Faith was created by The Sil

Christine shares one of her favorite episodes from Season 5: her conversation with Garrett Kell, who details his dramatic conversion while a student at Virginia Tech and how the gospel changed him and those around him. Garrett then shares about his first years as a pastor and how he hid a secret sin from people in his life. God, in his goodness, brought his sin into the light and the way he did it changed Garrett forever. Please note: this episode is not suitable for the listening ears of children.LINKS FROM THE SHOWDel Ray Baptist Church // Romans 2:4 // Ezekiel 38 Read more about Garrett's story:I Was a Pastor Hooked on PornWhen God Chased MeFinding Forgiveness After My AbortionCHRISTINE'S NEW BIBLE STUDYLifeway // AmazonREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with GarrettTwitter // InstagramCONNECTConnect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Books Sign up for Christine's monthly newsletterMusic for By Faith was created by The Silver PagesArtwork for By Faith was created by Reed Har

Christine talks with Missie Branch, Assistant Dean of Students to Women and Director of Graduate Life at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Missie says the job she's in now "found her," but before that she was at home with her kids, homeschooling them, helping her husband pursue his career goals, and serving in what she calls "the obscure years." Whether or not we're married or single, mothering or not, homeschooling or not, most of our service happens in obscure, unseen ways. Christine asks Missie about how she navigated times when she felt uncertain, when she felt her gifts and passions were going untapped, and how she cultivated contentment in where God has had her along the way. Missie looks back over the course of her life and service and shares how God doesn't waste a single gift or season in our lives.CHRISTINE'S NEW BIBLE STUDY Lifeway // AmazonREVIEW BY FAITH ON ITUNESCONNECTConnect with MissieTwitter // Instagram // FacebookCONNECT Connect with ChristineWebsite // Facebook // Instagram // Tw