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!
In this episode, Krista interviews Debbie Martis, founder and CEO of Rebirth Homes, an anti-trafficking organization dedicated to supporting survivors of human trafficking. Since 2013, Rebirth Homes has provided safe housing and comprehensive care through a two-year program de...
In this episode, Brenda and Krista explore the common struggle of feeling unqualified or insufficient in ministry work, examining how God uses weaknesses and perceived inadequacies as vessels for His strength and glory. They go over some practical strategies for silencing the ...
Join us as Brenda, Christy, and Rosemary discuss the unique blessings and demands of being in the role of the pastor's wife. They address how their marriages have become part of their public ministry and different ways they maintain balance between their personal relations...
Join us as Brenda and Shirley unpack five crucial church laws that can save your ministry from headaches and heartaches. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, this conversation will equip you with the practical knowledge you need to protect your congregation w...
In this episode, Brenda is joined by Tami Peña, Children's Ministry Director at Reliance Church, to talk through helpful directives and procedures that can help foster inter-generational discipleship in our ministries. We pray that this conversation encourages you to conti...
In this episode, Brenda, Gloria, and Kristie offer biblical encouragement and prayerful wisdom for women faithfully serving in their church while married to an unbelieving spouse, showing how to honor both their ministry calling and marriage covenant with grace. We pray that t...
In this episode, Brenda, Rosemary and Kelly explore practical strategies for creating meaningful women's Bible study groups that foster both spiritual growth and authentic community connections. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility an...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...