Ep. 332: Caring for pastors wives and pastors kids with Bethel Webb
Brian Croft interviews Bethel Webb, leader of Practical Shepherding Women, about caring for pastors’ wives and kids. Bethel shares her ministry background from the Philippines, her call to counseling, and how she joined Practical Shepherding. They address isolation, expectations, and cultural pressures on pastors’ wives, along with challenges facing pastors’ kids. Bethel explains their three pillars—care, content, and cohorts—plus counseling, mentoring, and global book groups designed to create safe, gospel-centered support.
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(01:45) Introducing Bethel Webb & Practical Shepherding Women
(03:15) Bethel’s Background in the Philippines & Ministry Family
(06:15) Call to Counseling & Move to Southern Seminary
(08:15) Connecting with Kara Croft & Joining Practical Shepherding
(10:25) Two Types of Pastors’ Wives
(11:50) The Deep Struggle of Isolation for Pastors’ Wives
(15:00) Finding a Place in the Church & Expectations
(17:30) Cultural Differences in Expectations of Pastors’ Wives
(19:15) Global Patterns & Unique Church Contexts
(20:55) Three Pillars of the Women’s Ministry: Care, Content, Cohorts
(23:00) Counseling, Writing, and Upcoming Book Studies
(24:45) Global Cohorts & Safe Spaces for Pastors’ Wives
(26:45) Mentoring Pastors’ Wives & Need for Seasoned Leaders
(29:00) Challenges Facing Pastors’ Kids & Deconstruction
(31:15) Giving PKs Freedom, Voice, and Honest Conversation
(32:43) Final word and Prayer