What if the most spiritual thing you did this week was take a walk, laugh with a friend, or tell your husband, "I can't hear that right now"? For ministry wives running on empty, self-care isn't self-indulgence—it's stewardship of the person God actually made you to be.
In part two with Hollie Mendenhall, Andrea and Hollie get honest about the ditches on both sides of self-care, the exhaustion of trying to be someone you're not, and why Psalm 139 changes how you show up on Sunday. They swap real stories—hiding a mannequin head around the church, Styrofoam-peanut pranks on staff, Costco pizza run-ins with families who just left—because laughter and friendship are part of how the Lord sustains us.
But the anchor holds deeper than any rhythm. Hollie names it plainly: resilience comes from prayer, from worship that breaks chains, from remembering that Jesus loves your people more than you do. If you're barely holding on, you are not alone. We'll be praying you experience the nearness of Jesus.
What is The Ministry Wives and Women Podcast with Andrea Griffith?
Ministry Wives & Women is a podcast for ministry wives and women seeking encouragement, spiritual depth, and honest conversation for the journey of faith. everyday life, and the challenges of church leadership. Hosted by Andrea Griffith, each episode offers thoughtful wisdom, real stories, and gospel-centered hope to help women live with greater resilience, authenticity, and grace in every season.