The Un-Pastor's Spouse: Life in a Stained Glass House

28/01/2021

We're back—with a new episode! Keepin' it fun in '21!

Updates and craziness and perseverance.

20/12/2020

Today we celebrate one of the original pastor's spouses!

Today, on the fourth Sunday of Advent, we commemorate Katharina von Bora Luther. Martin Luther’s wife, Katie, was a gifted household manager, an expert beer maker and a trusted partner in ministry.

12/12/2020

03/12/2020

24/11/2020

18/11/2020

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I love it when the very point of a classic meme can be turned on it's head for a completely different meaning.

15/11/2020

YES. Also, I'd like to add altar guild in there too.

15/11/2020

It matters not whether you approve or disapprove...
Our Beloved One walks among us and is...
Our Neighbor. Love your neighbor... LOVE!!

14/11/2020

We find this amusing. :)

Not to be that guy, and most of this is totally not a big deal, but I just wanted to take a moment to communicate my disappointment with a few things I’ve noticed occurring at the Church lately.

14/11/2020

We've all been there.

Well, imagine that!

12/11/2020

A Prayer Answered

01/11/2020

Today is All Saints Day. We remember those who have gone before us in the faith. For whom do you give thanks? We invite you to name them in the comments in thanksgiving for their witness.

30/10/2020

Trick or treat! (Meme shared from Lutheran Anglicans)

23/10/2020

New episode...finally! This time we discuss changing calls. What is the role of the spouse in this unique discernment process? Take a temperature check together with us.

This time we discuss changing calls. What is the role of the spouse in this unique discernment process? Take a temperature check together with us.

22/10/2020

A Prayer as I put on my mask

Creator,
as I prepare to go into the world,
help me to see the sacrament
in the wearing of this cloth—
let it be "an outward sign
of an inward grace"—
a tangible and visible way of living
love for my neighbors,
as I love myself.
Christ,
since my lips will be covered,
uncover my heart,
that people would see my smile
in the crinkles around my eyes.
Since my voice may be muffled,
help me to speak clearly,
not only with my words,
but with my actions.
Holy Spirit,
As the elastic touches my ears,
remind me to listen carefully—
and full of care—
to all those I meet.
May this simple piece of cloth be
shield and banner,
and each breath that it holds,
be filled with your love.
In your Name and
in that love,
I pray.
Amen
— Rev. Dr. Richard Bott, Moderator of the United Church of Canada

19/10/2020

Man, it's been awhile. Here's a Monday Meme for y'all!

26/08/2020

New episode! This week we welcome three guests to talk about living the clergy spouse life—as fellow clergy! Join us for a spirited discussion of how this dynamic works out. Thanks to Pastor Jessica, Pastor Nathaniel, and Vicar Tricia for joining us on the podcast.

And neither are clergy couples! This week we welcome three guests to talk about living the clergy spouse life—as fellow clergy! Join us for a spirited discussion of how this dynamic works out. Thanks to Pastor Jessica, Pastor Nathaniel, and Vicar Tricia for joining us on the podcast.

26/08/2020

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Haven’t stopped thinking about this for days.

25/08/2020

We recorded today! We had an amazing chat about the world of double clergy spouses. Some of our favorite conversations are when we get to have guests on the podcast. One of our guests, Pastor Jessica, recommended a book that will be coming out in the next month: "Embodied: Clergy Women and the Solidarity of a Mothering God" by Lee Ann M. Pomrenke. It's available for pre-order and sounds AMAZING! Thanks to Pastor Jessica, Pastor Nathaniel, and Vicar Tricia for joining us today. We really enjoyed your thoughts and insights! We hope to get this episode out to you all sooner rather than later. :) Thanks for listening, everyone!

For women raising children while leading in ministry, life is a deep set of particular blessings intertwined with challenges. The book is for clergy who are also mothers, with powerful encouragement to share the teeth-gritting beauty of this tension with those who can support us. Stories worthy of ....

28/07/2020

New episode! Recorded 7/20/20. But what is time?

We discuss living as clergy spouses at this moment of social upheaval, in the context of the ongoing pandemic. We also give some advice about when it is appropriate to wear a mask in public. Spoiler alert: ALWAYS. Black Lives Matter.

21/07/2020

We're alive and we even recorded today! *insert happy dance here*

15/05/2020

New quarantine episode! We're thinking about all the clergy families doing their best under lockdown. How are you managing?

Further adventures in clergy quarantine...

15/04/2020

We virtually got together to record another episode today. We're grateful for the technology that allows us to do this! :)

14/04/2020

For those having difficult days.

12/04/2020

This is the night in which all who believe in Christ are renewed in grace.

11/04/2020

Blessed Good Friday to all of you!

05/04/2020

Blessed Palm Sunday, everyone!

Hosanna! Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday.

03/04/2020

Doing the Lord's work in a time of social distancing

03/04/2020

Passing along some laughs today. :)

02/04/2020

New episode will be posted soon! We gathered to talk about life under quarantine, new working and learning and parenting routines, and how uncertain everything is in this unprecedented time.

We gathered to talk about life under quarantine, new working and learning and parenting routines, and how uncertain everything is in this unprecedented time.

01/04/2020

We had a great time Zooming last night. Thanks to those who joined in, and of course, a huge thank you to everyone who tunes in. It's nice to have some sort of community, especially right now.

30/03/2020

In less than an hour we'll be Zooming and discussing how a pandemic affects being a pastor's spouse! Join us - follow this link at 8:45pm EST/7:45pm CST

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27/03/2020

Just a reminder that we will be doing our first ever call-in episode on Monday night (8:45pm EST/7:45pm CST). We'd love to hear all about your experiences as a pastor's spouse during a pandemic, so please don't hesitate to Zoom with us! The link is in the comment section of this post. We can't wait to meet some new people in the time of social distancing! :D

27/03/2020

25/03/2020

A great reflection - and adorable duck - for you, friends.

23/03/2020

We are looking for clergy spouses interested in joining us to chat for our upcoming “call in” episode. The topic for this episode is the experience of clergy spouses during the current Coronavirus outbreak, and will be recorded on Monday March 30th at 8:45pm Eastern Time. We will be available until at least 9:30 EST, so feel free to pop in anytime during that time frame.

We edit the podcast before it is posted, which allows for removal of content if you say something you immediately decide shouldn’t be broadcast. We record via Zoom, to join us, follow this link: https://zoom.us/j/981382208.

If you are interested in hearing some of our previous you can find the podcast directly at: https://anchor.fm/unpastorspouse/episodes/Introductions-e950id
Comment here with any questions, or feel free to PM us through this page.

We're living the pastor's spouse life one day at a time - and surviving! Our new podcast explores what it's like to be the pastor's other half, with candid honesty and plenty of humor.