The Pastor Wife Life

Ashley McLoud

Encouragement, connection, and practical wisdom for the unique journey of life and ministry being married to the Pastor.

  1. Apr 16

    Trusting God in Every Season with Shannon Trigos | Episode 168

    Send Ashley a text! Trusting God in Every Season Some stories just stay with you—and this one will. In this episode of The Pastor Wife Life Podcast, I sat down with Shannon, whose journey took her from college in Canada to living in a dangerous region of Colombia as a missionary’s wife. In the middle of uncertainty, she experienced God’s protection, provision, and power in ways that forever shaped her faith. But what impacted me most wasn’t just what God did there—it was what came after. When Shannon and her husband returned to the States, ministry looked very different. The urgency and intensity were gone, and in their place were quieter, more ordinary seasons—ones that felt harder in a different way. And yet, God was just as present. Through the ups and downs, Shannon learned that faithfulness isn’t just about the big, life-changing moments. It’s about showing up in the everyday, even when it feels unseen. If you’re in a hard or quiet season of ministry, this is your reminder: God is with you there, too. You don’t have to carry the weight of expectations. You don’t have to prove your worth. Just stay rooted, stay faithful, and let Him pour back into you. CONNECT WITH SHANNON Grace Christian Church Email Shannon: Shannontrigos [at] gmail [dot] com LINKS WE MENTIONED Overhearing the Gospel by Fred B. Craddock - - - - - Join the Private Facebook Community The Pastor Wife Life group on Facebook is a private group just for you! We'd love to connect with you. Be A Guest on The Pastor Wife Life Go to the FAQ page to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!

    55 min
  2. Feb 26

    Guarding Your Marriage in the Midst of Ministry | Episode 166

    Send Ashley a text! Ministry is sacred. It’s beautiful. It’s powerful. But so is your marriage. In this solo episode, I’m sharing practical encouragement about protecting your marriage in the middle of ministry life. Because if we’re not intentional, the very calling God placed on our lives can slowly begin to erode the covenant He gave us first. Your marriage is not secondary to ministry.  It’s foundational to it. If you’ve ever felt the pressure of leadership, the weight of expectations (spoken and unspoken), or the constant pull of being “on call,” this episode is for you. In This Episode, We Talk About: Why marriage must come before ministryThe subtle ways ministry can overtake your relationshipHow to guard your time together (even in busy seasons)Becoming your husband’s safe placeSetting healthy, biblical boundaries with the churchProcessing ministry challenges wiselyWarning signs that ministry may be overtaking your marriageWhy protecting your marriage is stewardship—not selfishness4 Practical Ways to Protect Your Marriage 1. Guard Your Time Together If you don’t schedule connection, it won’t happen.  Protect date nights, family dinners, vacations, and simple moments of laughter and conversation. 2. Be His Safe Place Your husband carries a heavy leadership load. Let home feel like refuge—not evaluation. Ask how you can pray for him. Listen without always correcting. Protect tenderness and unity. 3. Set Clear Boundaries Not every request requires a yes.  Not every text requires an immediate response.  Boundaries are wisdom, not unspiritual. 4. Process Ministry Wisely Guard confidentiality. Protect unity.  If you need to process something difficult, choose one mature, trusted, biblically grounded person—not an audience. Warning Signs to Watch For You only talk about churchYou feel more like coworkers than companionsYou’re more patient with church members than with your husbandQuiet resentment is growingA Truth to Remember Calling cannot replace covenant. A healthy marriage strengthens ministry far more than constant availability ever will. Protecting your marriage is not selfish.  It’s wise.  It’s biblical.  It’s necessary. LINKS I MENTIONED: Quiet Waters - Pastors Vacation Program  - - - - - Join the Private Facebook Community The Pastor Wife Life group on Facebook is a private group just for you! We'd love to connect with you. Be A Guest on The Pastor Wife Life Go to the FAQ page to find out how you can be on an episode of the PWP. I promise - it's painless!

    36 min
4.9
out of 5
55 Ratings

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