- When She Leads

- When She Leads

When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth. With over 30 years of ministry experience and a degree in biblical studies, Brenda is uniquely qualified to train and guide the next generation of women leaders in the church. Co-hosts include Rosemary Cady, Kelly Bell, and Krista Fox, each bringing their collective experiences, research, victories, and failures to consider and discuss a range of topics from a biblical and practical perspective. Have a topic for the show? Share it with us at whensheleadspodcast@gmail.com!

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Should we Establish Boundaries in Ministry?
- When She LeadsMarch 15, 2025x
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Should we Establish Boundaries in Ministry?

In this episode, Brenda, Rosemary and Christy Duff talk through the complications, nuances, joys, and balance of establishing boundaries in ministry. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment...

What Can Leaders Expect From Their Volunteers?
- When She LeadsMarch 01, 2025x
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What Can Leaders Expect From Their Volunteers?

In this episode, Brenda and Kelly sit down with Gia Lucid to talk about cultivating a healthy culture for church volunteers and what you can reasonably expect from those giving their time in service to ministry. We pray that this interview encourages you to continue to lead wi...

An Interview with Janice Orate - Transitional Ministry
- When She LeadsFebruary 17, 2025x
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An Interview with Janice Orate - Transitional Ministry

In this episode, Brenda sits down with Janice Orate to talk through her years serving her church community and preparing to transition ministry leadership as the Lord leads. Janice, alongside her husband Jim, have faithfully served their community and ministry at CC Rancho Cuc...

Internal Team Values
- When She LeadsFebruary 01, 2025x
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Internal Team Values

In this episode, Brenda is joined by Shirley Ruiz and Gloria Scholten to discuss the internal team values they've helped to facilitate at Reliance Church. Both Shirley and Gloria serve on the women's ministry board at Reliance Church. We pray that this conversation encourage...

Live Q&A
- When She LeadsJanuary 18, 2025x
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Live Q&A

In this episode, Brenda, Krista, Rosemary and Kelly continue answering questions they received from the West Coast Conference from October 2024. We pray that we all approach questions of faith, ministry, and life with curiosity and humility as we seek the face of Christ. We ...

Navigating Change in Ministry
- When She LeadsJanuary 01, 2025x
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Navigating Change in Ministry

In this episode, Brenda, Krista, and Kelly talk through their experiences of walking through minor and major changes in ministry. Learning to trust the guidance of the Lord builds patience, dependance and self-control in Him. We pray that this conversation encourages you to ...

West Coast Conference '24 - Jesus Through the Eyes of Women - Live Q&A
- When She LeadsDecember 16, 2024x
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West Coast Conference '24 - Jesus Through the Eyes of Women - Live Q&A

In this episode, When She Leads Hosts Brenda, Kelly, Rosemary, and Krista sat around the table at the recent West Coast Conference in Murrieta, CA to answer questions asked from the conference attendees. We pray that this interview encourages you to continue to lead with hum...

An Interview with Wendy Zahorjanski - Hard is Only Half of the Story - From Small Town Girl to Missionary in Serbia
- When She LeadsDecember 01, 2024x
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An Interview with Wendy Zahorjanski - Hard is Only Half of the Story - From Small Town Girl to Missionary in Serbia

In this episode, Brenda sits down with Wendy Zahorjanski to talk about her life story and the writing of her book, her calling to serve Jesus as a missionary, and the continued work that she and her husband, Danny are doing with their church community in the city of Kragujevac...

When is the Right Time to Step Out in Faith?
- When She LeadsNovember 15, 2024x
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When is the Right Time to Step Out in Faith?

In this episode, Brenda, Krista, and Kelly talk through their experiences of stepping out in faith. Learning to trust the guidance of the Lord builds patience, dependance and self-control in Him. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility...

How Should we Handle Spiritual Warfare?
- When She LeadsNovember 01, 2024x
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How Should we Handle Spiritual Warfare?

In this episode, Brenda, Rosemary, and Kelly talk through their various experiences of handling and combatting spiritual warfare. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. ...

WSL Ireland Conference 2023 - Rachel Neglia - Insecurity in Ministry
- When She LeadsOctober 15, 2024x
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WSL Ireland Conference 2023 - Rachel Neglia - Insecurity in Ministry

In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Cork, Ireland from 2023. This episode was from a main session teaching from Rachel Neglia on "Insecurity in Ministry". We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead wi...

WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Rosemary Cady - Creating and Sustaining Ministry Culture
- When She LeadsOctober 01, 2024x
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WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Rosemary Cady - Creating and Sustaining Ministry Culture

In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Murrieta, California from October 2023. This episode was from a breakout session teaching from Rosemary Cady on "Creating and Sustaining Ministry Culture". We pray that this conversation ...

WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Sonia Trujillo - Teaching the Bible
- When She LeadsSeptember 17, 2024x
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WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Sonia Trujillo - Teaching the Bible

In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Murrieta, California from October 2023. This episode was from a breakout session teaching from Sonia Trujillo on "Teaching the Bible." We pray that this conversation encourages ...

WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Christy Duff - Navigating Unplanned Rest
- When She LeadsSeptember 01, 2024x
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WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Christy Duff - Navigating Unplanned Rest

In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Murrieta, California from October 2023. This episode was from a breakout session teaching from Christy Duff on "Navigating Unplanned Rest". We pray that this conversation encour...

WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Brenda Leavenworth - Discovering, Developing and Exercising Spiritual Gifts
- When She LeadsAugust 15, 2024x
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WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Brenda Leavenworth - Discovering, Developing and Exercising Spiritual Gifts

In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Murrieta, California from October 2023. This episode was from a breakout session teaching from Brenda Leavenworth on "Discovering, Developing, and Exercising Spiritual Gifts". W...

WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Meka Buffington - Faithful not Frazzled
- When She LeadsAugust 01, 2024x
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WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Meka Buffington - Faithful not Frazzled

In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Murrieta, California from October 2023. This episode was from a breakout session teaching from Meka Buffington on "Faithful not Frazzled". We pray that this conversation encoura...

WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Kelly Bell - Battling Insecurities in Ministry
- When She LeadsJuly 15, 2024x
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WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Kelly Bell - Battling Insecurities in Ministry

In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Murrieta, California from October 2023. This episode was from a breakout session teaching from Kelly Bell on "Battling Insecurities in Ministry". We pray that this conversation ...

WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Grace Warholic - The Purpose and Priority of Theology
- When She LeadsJuly 02, 2024x
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WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Grace Warholic - The Purpose and Priority of Theology

In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Murrieta, California from October 2023. This episode was from a breakout session teaching from Grace Warholic on "The Purpose and Priority of Theology". We pray that this conver...

WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Krista Fox - The Church's Response to Depression and Suicide
- When She LeadsJune 17, 2024x
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WSL West Coast Conference 2023 - Krista Fox - The Church's Response to Depression and Suicide

In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Murrieta, California from October 2023. This episode was from a breakout session teaching from Krista Fox on "The Church's Response to Depression and Suicide". We pray that ...

A Conversation with Rebecca McLaughlin
- When She LeadsMay 29, 2024x
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A Conversation with Rebecca McLaughlin

In this episode, Brenda has a candid and uncut conversation with author and theologian Rebecca McLaughlin about the compelling goodness of Jesus, local church ministry, work-life balance, and Christ’s heart for the larger Church. Rebecca is the author of several notable bo...

Navigating the Fishbowl Life - Learning to Swim for the Glory of God
- When She LeadsMay 15, 2024x
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Navigating the Fishbowl Life - Learning to Swim for the Glory of God

In this episode, Brenda, Rosemary, and Kelly talk through their various experiences of ministry, work, and family life balance. There are specific challenges when you walk and serve in ministry partnership and leadership. These challenges can create a "fishbowl" expe...

Writing Bible Studies
- When She LeadsMay 01, 2024x
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Writing Bible Studies

In this episode, Brenda and Kelly talk through their processes and styles of writing bible study curriculums and tackle these questions: Can anyone write them? What is essential? What are the different styles and what should be the goal? What does the process look like and how...

The Early Tough Lessons in Ministry
- When She LeadsApril 15, 2024x
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The Early Tough Lessons in Ministry

In this episode, Brenda, Rosemary, and Kelly talk through their various experiences of learning valuable and tough lessons early in their respective ministries. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling an...

Gospel Math
- When She LeadsApril 01, 2024x
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Gospel Math

In this episode, Brenda talks with Faith Wake, Worship Director at Reliance Church, about her recent teaching through 2 Corinthians 8 and “Gospel Math.” They discuss the generosity of God that leads us to be generous to one another, even in the midst of hardship and poverty. ...

The Problem with Perfectionism
- When She LeadsMarch 15, 2024x
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The Problem with Perfectionism

In this episode, Brenda, Kelly, and Rosemary talk through the many problems with seeking, prioritizing or being consumed by perfectionism. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the S...