Episodes

How easily do you lose hope? Does it wane when circumstances are hard? Ethel Bell’s faith did not stagger even when she lost her husband. She chose to return to the mission station where they had been serving with her children only to be evacuated because of Nazi invasion. Stil...

1 Corinthians 12:1-14

1 Corinthians 12:1-3

1 Corinthians 12:1-3

Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26

1 Corinthians 12:1-3

1 Corinthians 12:1-3

Elisabeth Elliot (1926–2015): What was Elisabeth Elliot like before she was, well, Elisabeth Elliot? In this episode, we dive deep into Elisabeth’s early years as a believer following God’s call into the unknown. After much prayer and some rejection, Elisabeth spent her first y...

1 Corinthians 11:17-34

🎙️ Season 4, Episode 1 Weekend Services – What Actually Happens 🔑  Bottom Line Sunday services reveal the true culture of your church—clarity, preparation, and transitions matter more than you think. 📖  Scripture 1 Corinthians 14:40 “But everything should be done in a fittin...

1 Corinthians 11:17-34

1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Season 3, Episode 11: Servant Leadership & Legacy 🎤 Pastor Kyle Curry | December 10th, 2025 Bottom Line: True leadership is found in serving others and faithfully passing on a legacy that outlives you. Overview: Based on Chapter 6 and the Afterword of  Calvary Chapel: Its Esse...

Matthew 2:1-12

1 Corinthians 11:2-16

In this episode, Daniel Williams and Brian Brodersen sit down with Mark Foreman, Pastor Emeritus of North Coast Calvary Chapel, ahead of the CGN International Ministry Conference. Mark shares about his lifelong desire to reach people who may have said no to church but are still...

Season 3, Episode 10: Generations and Hope 🎤 Pastor Jarrod Stueve | November 12th, 2025 Bottom Line: Healthy ministry reaches every generation while living with urgency and hope in Christ’s return. Overview: Based on Chapters 4 & 5 of  Calvary Chapel: Its Essence and Identity ...

1 Corinthians 10:32-11:1

Season 3, Episode 9: The Spirit and Grace 🎤 Pastor Marlon Brown | October 8th, 2025 Bottom Line: Lasting fruit comes from the Holy Spirit working through a life and culture shaped by grace. Overview: Based on Chapters 2 & 3 of  Calvary Chapel: Its Essence and Identity , this e...

1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Elisabeth Elliot (1926–2015): What was Elisabeth Elliot like before she was, well, Elisabeth Elliot? In this episode, we dive deep into Elisabeth’s early years as a believer following God’s call into the unknown. After much prayer and some rejection, Elisabeth spent her first y...

Season 3, Episode 8: Calvary Chapel: It's Essence and Identity-Faithfulness, Freedom, and Fellowship 🎤 Pastor Billy Almaguer | September 10th, 2025 Bottom Line: A healthy church is built on God’s Word, led by the Spirit, and rooted in authentic fellowship. Overview: Based on t...

1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Season 3, Episode 7: Everyone Needs a Timothy – Investing in the Next Generation 🎤 Pastor Daniel Williams | August 13th, 2025 Bottom Line: Healthy leaders don’t just lead—they multiply by investing in others. Overview: Leadership isn’t just about where you are—it’s about who y...

Season 3, Episode 6: Everyone Needs a Barnabas – Walking with a Peer 🎤 Billy | July 9th, 2025 Bottom Line: You grow stronger when you walk with the right people—peer relationships bring encouragement, accountability, and strength. Overview: While mentors guide you, peers walk ...

Season 3, Episode 5: Everyone Needs a Paul – Submitting to a Mentor 🎤 Daniel | June 11th, 2025 Bottom Line: You were never meant to lead alone—growth accelerates when you submit to wise, godly mentorship. Overview: Every leader needs a “Paul”—someone who has gone before them, ...

1 Corinthians 10:1-14

Matthew 2:1-12

1 Corinthians 10:1-14

What does it look like for the Church to faithfully live in the world without becoming shaped by it? In this episode, Daniel Williams sits down with  Phil Metzger , Lead Pastor of Calvary San Diego and featured speaker at the CGN International Ministry Conference, to discuss mi...

Season 3, Episode 4: Financial Stress 🎤 Pastor Billy Almaguer | May 14th, 2025 Bottom Line: Financial pressure is real, but wise stewardship, honesty, and trust in God bring stability and peace. Overview: Financial stress is a common challenge in ministry. Many pastors face li...

Season 3, Episode 3: Conflict & Criticism 🎤 Neil Spencer | April 9th, 2025 Bottom Line: You can’t avoid conflict in leadership—but you can learn to navigate it with wisdom, humility, and grace. Overview: Leading a congregation means making decisions that won’t always please ev...

1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Season 3, Episode 2: Loneliness & Isolation 🎤 Pastor Daniel Williams | March 12th, 2025 Bottom Line: You were never meant to lead alone—intentional relationships and vulnerability are essential to overcoming isolation in ministry. Overview: Leadership can be isolating. Many pa...

Season 3, Episode 1: Burnout & Exhaustion 🎤 Billy | February 12th, 2025 Bottom Line: You were not created to carry everything—rest, reliance on God, and healthy rhythms are essential to avoid burnout. Overview: Burnout and exhaustion are common challenges in ministry. Pastors ...

1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Welcome Mary Pero, our newest co-host here at Women Worth Knowing! Mary is a certified ghostwriter and book coach, worship leader, and former missionary to Poland and Ireland who loves a good story. When she’s not filling in for Cheryl or Robin, you can find her reading, writin...

December 11, 2026 | 🎙️Neil Season 2, Episode 10: Community & Accountability Bottom Line: You can’t lead well alone—community and accountability keep you grounded, healthy, and growing. Overview: Ministry was never meant to be done in isolation. Without strong relationships, le...

November 13th, 2026 | 🎙️ Mike Season 2, Episode 9: Physical & Emotional Health + Community & Accountability Bottom Line: Healthy leaders don’t go it alone—they care for themselves and stay connected to others. Overview: Ministry is both physically and emotionally demanding, an...

October 9th, 2024 🎙️ Billy Season 2, Episode 8: Spiritual Practices & Personal Health Bottom Line: Healthy leaders build healthy rhythms—spiritually, physically, and emotionally. Overview: Ministry demands more than output—it requires deep, ongoing personal renewal. In this ep...

Season 2, Episode 7: Work–Life Balance 📅 September 11, 2024 | 🎙️ Daniel Bottom Line: If you don’t create healthy rhythms, ministry will consume what matters most. Overview: Balancing ministry responsibilities with personal life is essential for long-term health and effectiven...

August 14th, 2024 🎙️ Daniel Season 2, Episode 6: Surrounding Yourself With the Right People Bottom Line: Who you surround yourself with will shape your leadership—and your future. Overview: Leadership doesn’t happen in isolation. In this episode, we unpack the importance of in...

📅 July 14th 2024 | 🎙️ Billy Season 2, Episode 5: Taking the First Step Bottom Line: If you want longevity in ministry, you must learn to take care of yourself. Overview: Healthy ministry starts with a healthy leader. In this episode, we explore the importance of personal care...

🎙️ Billy Hitting the Reset Button Bottom Line: Never recognizing the need for change is a recipe for forced change. Overview: Seasons shift—and healthy leaders recognize when it’s time to reset. In this episode, we look at Luke 10 and how Jesus intentionally expanded the missi...

1 Corinthians 9:1-23

🎙️Daniel Leaning on the Wisdom of Others Bottom Line: We are better together—God often delivers wisdom through community. Overview: Ministry was never meant to be done alone. In this episode, we explore the power of surrounding yourself with wise, godly voices and how communit...

🎙️ Billy Episode Summary: Ministry challenges are unavoidable, but your perspective is a choice. In this episode, we explore how wise leaders respond to difficulty by seeking God, staying grounded in truth, and refusing to let circumstances dictate their joy. Key Scripture: Pr...

🎙️ Daniel Episode Summary: Healthy leadership starts with self-awareness. In this episode, we explore how God has uniquely wired, gifted, and called you—and why understanding that is essential for leading well. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 10, we’ll look at how comparison distra...

📅 August 8 | 🎙️ Daniel Episode Summary: God is not random—He is intentional. In this episode, we explore the power of planning in ministry and how structure and Spirit-led spontaneity are not in competition, but work together. If you want to move forward in your calling, it’s...

📅 July 11 | 🎙️ Billy Episode Summary: Healthy ministry doesn’t happen by accident—it requires intentional rhythms and strategic focus. In this episode, we talk about identifying key areas of growth and taking ground so you can step into the next season of ministry with clarit...