Let's Talk with Sanctuary

02/11/2024

Listen + share, REPEAT.

Do it for the kids.

31/10/2024

Early voting is open, the gloves are comin’ off, and all kinds of “information” will be flying through the airwaves and internet barrages. Somewhere in the mix is Truth and it is the responsibility of every (legal) voter to do the research, pray, and vote according to God’s Word.

“If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit.”
‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭25‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Let’s pray.

28/10/2024

Take Him with you—your greatest Advocate, the divine Comforter, the Convicter of sin, your supernatural Protector, wise Counselor. The Holy Spirit has all you’ll need to handle this week. Lean into His gifts to your life!

“What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭9‬ ‭ESV‬‬

28/10/2024

In case you’ve seen the “look what our church did for us” posts and you’re struggling this afternoon because the ministry or church you have given your life to hasn’t exactly shown up with the appreciation parade this year—hear us at Sanctuary: Thank you.

It’s okay if it hurts your feelings.
It is even okay if you are a little (or a lot) frustrated.
But the greatest reward is yet to be received.

We see you. He sees you.
Well done—good, faithful servants. 💗

26/10/2024

EIGHT (short) WEEKS til Christmas! What will those weeks look like for your family this year? You decide now how it will shake out! Take a few moments this weekend to pause, read these sweet reminders from guest blogger , and make a few mental markers—personally and ministerially.

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25/10/2024

It’s been studied, researched, and proven: technology has sped things up when it comes to parenting, teaching, and pastoring today’s children. Topics that once were saved for later are now required topics to address, both in the home and through the local church. In today’s episode we welcome Kids Min expert Brian Dollar, whose tenure in children’s ministries and Next Gen ministries overall speaks for itself. The breadth of his insights on how to train up this generation to be lifelong followers of Christ should be valued by every church ministry leader and parent. Take a listen as host Bridgette Tomlin opens up a myriad of topics such as what to do with tech, the gender identity crises this generation is facing, Biblical illiteracy, AI, and so much more!

Find Episode 94 on your preferred streaming platform this weekend!

23/10/2024

It’s TIME TO CELEBRATE as Let’s Talk with Sanctuary, Sanctuary’s podcast for women in ministry and leadership, is on the countdown to 100 EPISODES!!!! We will release Episode 100 on 01.24.25 and, if we reach 100 ratings + reviews on Apple Podcasts, we will be giving away a $100 Amazon gift card to one of our reviewers! To enter the drawing giveaway, all you need to do is give 30 seconds to Rate + Review the podcast on your Apple Podcasts app. That’s it! (Bonus points for sharing it with a friend and tagging her here!)

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22/10/2024

“Several years ago, I woke up on Christmas morning to find myself completely empty.

I had poured everything out to make it through the marathon month of holiday parties, staff appreciation gifts, kids programs, special candlelight services, and family traditions. The burnout was so real that by the time my parents arrived from out of state to celebrate with us, I couldn’t even host them. My body had given out - I was physically sick, depressed, and had no energy to take me into the new year.

After recovering, I remember thinking ‘I can’t let that happen again!’“

Pastor’s wife is writing for us again this year as we gear up for another holiday season just around the corner! If you find yourself already bracing for the next 60 days, this piece from Ashley—a girl who has done that, took time to recover, and decided to never do it again—will encourage and empower you to Fight the Holiday Hype!

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21/10/2024

At Sanctuary, we are taking an opportunity today to say “thank You” to our Lord and Savior for His many servants who give so sacrificially each day of every year. For those who keep saying “yes” when they truly want to quit. For those who love God’s people, even when they use and abuse God’s chosen leaders. And for those who give and keep giving, even when it feels like there’s nothing left to give.

We are thankful for you, dear friend. And on the days when you feel that no one else gets it, may the sweet Holy Spirit remind you once again, “You’re not alone. You can find your people at Sanctuary.”

So, take a deep breath today and require your heart and mind to look back over this past year, laced with grace, loaded with hardship, but laden with His provision and His presence, and remember: great is His faithfulness.

When it comes to what we can be thankful for, at Sanctuary, you’re at the top of our list. Happy Ministers’ Appreciation Month!

17/10/2024

If you’re discipling someone according to Scripture, you are fulfilling the Great Commission. There were no specifications on your quota, except “go and tell all you have seen”. Let go of the cultural pressures to do or be anything more than Jesus instructed you to do or be. Jesus did His best work with just 12 (true) followers.

15/10/2024

If you’re always thriving, you may not be growing. Try something new, even if the risk includes potential failure at it.

“The learning curve of all growth is found on the curve of failure.”—Ann Vaskamp

14/10/2024

Naturally, you may be looking for an off-ramp from the challenging situation, culture outrage, community uproar, or family ordeal you’re currently facing. “How can I just get out of the middle of this?” Sometimes there’s an easy-way-out, but typically there’s a harder-way-through, loaded with life lessons, grit-growing, + strength training as you lean into the Lord and stand on His Word.

It may not get easier by tomorrow, but you’re going to get better at it each day. Keep trusting. Move forward. One step at a time.

You’ve got this.

12/10/2024

As the need for ministry to special needs kids and their families is on the rise, how do church and community leaders address it successfully? You’ll draw tremendous insight from our very own Special Needs Mommas panel on Episode 93 of as these amazing women who are “in the trenches” of parenting + ministry share their own experiences.

Find Let’s Talk with Sanctuary on your preferred streaming app this weekend!

11/10/2024

Parenting children while simultaneously fulfilling all the weighty duties of work, the extracurricular activities, and meeting needs of extended family can be quite challenging, to say the least. Adding the layer of special needs, and the list of variations as diverse as the children who wrestle with them, can produce stress, fear, worry, and so much more on the parents who are just trying to fulfill the call of God on their lives. This episode features a panel of Special Needs Mommas, including Kayla Bates, Chelsea Brummett, and Barbie Harris, and LTS host Bridgette Tomlin, as they discuss the rigors, highs, lows, and joys of parenting children with special needs. We talk about what it looks like to minister to families with special needs children within our communities and through the local church. They also highlight the unique challenges that being in ministry brings into the mix! Find Episode 93 on your favorite streaming platform this weekend!

Let’s talk about special needs.

09/10/2024

08/10/2024

SNEAK PEEK!

We’ve got something special coming up for our Special Needs (Ministry) Mommas this week! C/P the link below to learn more!

https://www.sanctuaryministrywives.com/single-post/something-special-for-special-needs-mommas

07/10/2024

We continue to lift up the staggering number of victims from the string of devastating storms that have occurred this year. Take a moment to pray even now and share this to your own feed as a reminder to your community. Let’s not forget. Let’s keep praying, supporting, and giving.

05/10/2024

“Over the the summer I accompanied my 19-year-old daughter to her annual eye exam with a new optometrist in the area while she was home from college. Dr. Bush was thorough and practical, giving Bonnie some clarification on the evolution of an eye dysfunction she has battled for over ten years. Before the appointment was concluded, Dr. Bush asked about her tech use and how many minutes she typically reads each day. He urged her to incorporate the 20-20-20 rule into her daily habits.

Dr. Bush didn’t say, “Quit looking at screens” or “read less each day”. He merely reminded Bonnie that a frequent reset would allow her to continue to do those things that she needed to do each day, and even enjoyed as a pastime.

I couldn’t help but parallel this concept to the daily grind—the lifestyle that most of us live as women, and undoubtedly as women in ministry.”

Read more from our recent blog feature from Sanctuary founder at Sanctuary’s site. Are you ready for a reset?

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04/10/2024

Hey, friend! Are you worn out? ⬅️Swipe left for some encouraging reminders!⬅️

“While joy is not circumstantial, joy is conditional. You must find yourself in God’s presence often to maintain joy.”

02/10/2024

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02/10/2024

Don’t get frazzled. Don’t get flustered. God isn’t wringing His hands, wondering what’s going on or what will happen tomorrow, next year, or in 10 years. Don’t allow your heart to become anxious. Require your heart to be prayerful.

“To get nations back on their feet, we must first get down on our knees.”—Billy Graham