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When She Leads: Real Talk, Practical Tools for Ministry 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.

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Join Brenda Leavenworth as she interviews celebrated author Robin Gunn about her life, writing, and the inspiration behind her beloved books. Robin reflects on her most impactful books, shares stories from her writing journey, and discusses how she weaves biblical truth into narratives that speak to readers across generations.Robin Jones Gunn is the bestselling and award-winning author of more than one hundred books, including Tea with Elephants, the Sisterchicks series, and the Christy Miller series for teen girls. Her books have sold more than six million copies worldwide. Robin and her husband have two grown children and four grandchildren and live in Southern California, where she co-hosts the Women Worth Knowing podcast. Learn more at RobinGunn.com.We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit.----When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.Email us at info@whensheleads.orgFollow us on Instagram at @whensheleads
Listen in as Kelly sits down with Irene Berheisal, director of Camp Alandale, for a candid conversation about her role, leadership, and experiences. Camp Alandale’s mission statement is “to introduce more and more abused children to the life changing and healing reality of Jesus Christ and equip them to lead meaningful and productive lives,” and she and her husband Tyler have been faithfully living out this calling for over ten years. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit.----When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.Email us at info@whensheleads.orgFollow us on Instagram at @whensheleads
Join us as Brenda, Kelly, and Rosemary discuss some of the unique dynamics of being a pastor's wife and how that can affect relationships with other staff members of the church. They explore some topics such as authority, friendship boundaries, and navigating your role when you're neither boss nor employee in a church setting. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit.----When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.Email us at info@whensheleads.orgFollow us on Instagram at @whensheleads
In this podcast, Brenda and Krista addresses the difficult reality that women in ministry will inevitably face seasons of profound loss and crisis within their congregations, from sudden deaths to community tragedies. They offer biblical wisdom and guidance for leading through difficulties, building resilience in your congregation, and finding hope when your community needs it most.We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit.----When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.Email us at info@whensheleads.orgFollow us on Instagram at @whensheleads
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 inner critic, embracing your calling, and finding confidence in Christ's sufficiency rather than your own abilities.We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit.----When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.Email us at info@whensheleads.orgFollow us on Instagram at @whensheleads
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 relationships and the expectations that come with serving a congregation.We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit.----When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.Email us at info@whensheleads.orgFollow us on Instagram at @whensheleads
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 while fulfilling your calling.We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit.----When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.Email us at info@whensheleads.orgFollow us on Instagram at @whensheleads
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 continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit.----When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.Email us at info@whensheleads.orgFollow us on Instagram at @whensheleads
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 this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit.----When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.Email us at info@whensheleads.orgFollow us on Instagram at @whensheleads
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 and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit.----When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.Email us at info@whensheleads.orgFollow us on Instagram at @whensheleads
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 of the Spirit.----When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.Email us at info@whensheleads.orgFollow us on Instagram at @whensheleads
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 with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit.----When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.Email us at info@whensheleads.orgFollow us on Instagram at @whensheleads
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 Cucamonga for 40+ years. We pray that this interview encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit.----When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.Email us at info@whensheleads.orgFollow us on Instagram at @whensheleads
Internal Team Values

Internal Team Values

2025-02-0142:58

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 encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. ---- When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell. Email us at info@whensheleads.org Follow us on Instagram at @whensheleads
Live Q&A

Live Q&A

2025-01-1850:28

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 also pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. ---- When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell. Email us at info@whensheleads.org Follow us on Instagram at @whensheleads
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 continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. ---- When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell. Email us at info@whensheleads.org Follow us on Instagram at @whensheleads
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 humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. ---- When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell. Email us at info@whensheleads.org Follow us on Instagram at @whensheleads
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. Wendy is an author and missionary and you can find her book, "Hard is Only Half the Story: Real Adventures from My Journey into the Unknown" on Amazon. You can also find Wendy on her Instagram - @wendy.zahorjanski We pray that this interview encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. ---- When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell. Email us at info@whensheleads.org Follow us on Instagram at @whensheleads
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 and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. ---- When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell. Email us at info@whensheleads.org Follow us on Instagram at @whensheleads
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. ---- When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell. Email us at info@whensheleads.org Follow us on Instagram at @whensheleads
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