Connect with Jennifer Spivey

As of Tuesday April 14, I am returning to my weekly blog at https://jenniferwspivey.org and my weekly podcast here. I'll be speaking with y'all and recording my thoughts on life, leadership, ministry and transition – I'm excited to connect with you! Blogs will post on Tuesdays at 10:00am EST, and podcasts will post on Thursdays at 10:00am EST. Come along with me on the journey, friend!

Connect with Jennifer Spivey is a christianity podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 67 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  You Can Have Friends, BUT -

  Sep 3, 202618 min

  Can a pastor’s wife have friends?Absolutely.But what happens when a friendship changes because the season changes?In this episode of the Connect Podcast, Jennifer Spivey, founder of Connect Mentoring Network, continues the conversation about friendship in ministry and explores one of the most difficult realities of relationships in ministry: sometimes a relationship can be real, meaningful, and good—and still come to an end.After decades of ministry and serving as a pastor’s wife, Jennifer shares what she has learned about recognizing different kinds of relationships, navigating ministry transitions, grieving friendships without rewriting the past, and learning to hold people with open hands.We’ll talk about:• The difference between acquaintances, casual friendships, and deeper friendships• Contextual and transactional relationships in ministry• Why transition and betrayal are not the same thing• How to recognize when a ministry season has changed• Why a church may no longer need the former pastor’s wife in the same way• How to grieve a relationship without deciding it was never real• Why we shouldn’t rewrite the past simply because the present has changed• The danger of avoiding friendship because we’re afraid of future pain• How to trust God with the people He brings into—and takes out of—our lives• What it looks like to hold friendships lightly while loving people deeplyThe truth is, some relationships will last a lifetime.Others will last for a season.And some of the most beautiful relationships God gives us may not be permanent—but that doesn’t make them any less valuable.It was real.It was good.And it ended.Those things can all be true at the same time.If you’re a pastor’s wife or a woman serving in ministry and you’re looking for biblical encouragement, practical resources, mentoring, prayer, and connection with other women who understand the journey, I’d love to invite you to explore Connect Mentoring Network.Visit www.connectmentoringnetwork.org to learn more.You can also explore our e-courses, with individual courses available to download or full access to the entire resource library through Connect Mentoring Network membership. Courses include friendship, ministry transitions, healing from betrayal, leading from your front-row seat, and more.Ministry is better when we don’t walk it alone.If this episode encouraged you, please like this video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with another woman in ministry.#ConnectPodcast #PastorsWife #WomenInMinistry #MinistryFriendship #FriendshipInMinistry #ChristianFriendship #MinistryTransitions #HealthyFriendships #WomenInLeadership #MinistryLife #ConnectMentoringNetwork #ChristianWomen #MinistryEncouragement #PastoralMinistry

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  What is the Friendship Changes?

  Aug 27, 202612 min

  What happens when a friendship that once meant so much to you changes—or ends? In this episode of the Connect Podcast, Jennifer Spivey talks honestly about one of the harder lessons she has learned about friendship: hold it lightly. Some friendships last a lifetime. Others are gifts for a particular season. When a friendship ends, it can be tempting to protect ourselves by building walls and keeping people at a distance. But what if we trusted God enough to keep our hearts open? In this episode, we talk about: • Why the ending of a friendship doesn’t erase the gift of the friendship• Learning to receive relationships with open hands• The difference between healthy boundaries and emotional walls• Why self-protection can keep us from future blessing• Trusting God to be our protector• How to remain open to friendship after experiencing hurt• Why pain doesn’t have to become a reason for isolation• Finding the courage to love deeply even when we know goodbyes can hurt A. A. Milne wrote, “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” Maybe instead of saying, “I’ll never let anyone get that close again,” we can say, “I’m grateful I loved deeply enough for goodbye to hurt.” If you’re a pastor’s wife or a woman serving in ministry, remember: you don’t have to navigate ministry alone. CONNECT MENTORING NETWORK Connect Mentoring Network exists to support and strengthen women in ministry leadership through intentional, Spirit-led mentoring. Learn more and explore our resources at www.connectmentoringnetwork.org. LEADING FROM THE FRONT ROW Looking for encouragement and practical help for serving faithfully without losing yourself in ministry? The Leading From the Front Row e-course is available as a stand-alone course, or you can join Connect Mentoring Network as a member and receive access to the full library of resources. Subscribe to the Connect Podcast so you don’t miss the next conversation! #ConnectPodcast #ChristianFriendship #FriendshipInMinistry #WomenInMinistry #PastorsWife #MinistryLife #ChristianWomen #HealthyFriendships #ConnectMentoring #MinistryLeadership #LeadingFromTheFrontRow

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  Can a Pastor's Wife Have Friends? Yes - and You Need Them!

  Aug 20, 202618 min

  Can a pastor’s wife have friends? YES! And not only can she have friends—she needs them. In this episode of the Connect Podcast, Jennifer talks honestly about friendship for the pastor’s wife—including: • Why isolation is not the same thing as wisdom• Having friends inside and outside the church• How to maintain healthy boundaries and confidentiality• Why you don’t have to be best friends with everyone in your congregation• Managing expectations in ministry friendships• How to model healthy friendship for the women around you• What to do when friendship brings hurt or disappointment• Why your friend cannot be your Savior• The importance of running to the throne before you run to the phone• Why you were never meant to walk alone If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s okay for a pastor’s wife to have close friends, this conversation is for you. And if you’re a woman serving in ministry, I hope this episode reminds you that you can lead faithfully without living in isolation. You can have friends. And you need them. ❤️ CONNECT WITH JENNIFER Jennifer Spivey is the founder of Connect Mentoring Network, a ministry created to support and strengthen women in ministry leadership through intentional, Spirit-led mentoring, biblical resources, encouragement, and connection. Learn more about Connect Mentoring Network and explore the full library of courses and resources:www.connectmentoringnetwork.org LEADING FROM THE FRONT ROW Want to grow in healthy, sustainable ministry leadership? Jennifer’s Leading From the Front Row e-course is available as a stand-alone course, or you can join the Connect Mentoring Network and receive access to the full library of courses and resources. You don’t have to hold the microphone to help shape the story. You can lead well from your front-row seat. If this episode encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share it with another woman in ministry. You were never meant to navigate ministry or life alone. Let’s stay connected! #PastorsWife #PastorsWives #WomenInMinistry #MinistryWife #HealthyFriendships #ChristianFriendship #MinistryLeadership #WomenInLeadership #ConnectMentoringNetwork #ConnectPodcast

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  You Are Not "In Trouble". -God's correction is for your protection!

  Aug 13, 202614 min

  What if God’s correction isn’t rejection—but protection?In this episode of the Connect Podcast, Jennifer Spivey, founder of Connect Mentoring Network, explores why God’s correction can actually be a sign of His love.Through the story of Habakkuk and the wisdom of Hebrews 12, we’ll look at the difference between correction and condemnation, why God is willing to interrupt us when He sees something we cannot see, and what it might look like to welcome the Holy Spirit’s correction instead of resisting it.“You have marked them for correction.” —Habakkuk 1:12What if instead of asking, “Why are You correcting me?” we learned to ask: “Lord, what are You protecting me from?”In this episode, we’ll talk about:• Why correction is a sign of relationship• How God’s correction protects us• The difference between conviction and condemnation• Why correction requires a posture of listening• What Habakkuk teaches us about trusting God when we don’t have the whole picture• How we can respond to God’s correction with surrender rather than fearGod loves us too much to leave us where we are.CONNECT MENTORING NETWORKConnect Mentoring Network exists to support and strengthen women in ministry leadership through intentional, Spirit-led mentoring.Visit Connect Mentoring Network to explore biblical resources, on-demand courses, mentoring, and practical encouragement.You can download individual resources or become a Connect Mentoring Network member and gain access to the full library of resources and the mentoring community. LINK: www.connectmentoringnetwork.orgIf this episode encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share it with another woman who may need this reminder today!#GodsCorrection #GodsLove #ConnectPodcast #ChristianWomen #WomenInMinistry #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianLeadership #BiblicalEncouragement #HolySpirit #ConnectMentoringNetwork

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  Fasting: Not What You Think

  Aug 6, 20269 min

  What comes to mind when you hear the word fasting ? A 40-day fast? Going without food? Something only “super spiritual” Christians do? Many believers avoid fasting—not because they don’t love God, but because they misunderstand what fasting is. In this episode of the Connect Podcast , we’re talking about: ✨ What fasting is ✨ What fasting is not ✨ Why Jesus said “when you fast” ✨ How fasting helps us draw closer to God ✨ How to begin practicing this important spiritual discipline Fasting is not about punishment. It’s not about proving how spiritual we are. It’s about surrender. It’s about creating space for God. Join me for this conversation as we rediscover the beauty of biblical fasting and why this discipline still matters for believers today. Listen now and share this episode with someone who wants to grow deeper in their walk with God! For more on fasting, check out the Fasting e-course at www.connectmentoringnetwork.org or explore memberships for access to the full library of resources! #ConnectPodcast #BiblicalFasting #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndSpirituality #SpiritualDisciplines #ChristianWomen #WomenOfFaith #GrowingInFaith #Discipleship #HearingGod #ChristianLiving #ConnectMentoringNetwork

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