By Faith With Christine Hoover

Christine is joined by Kirstie Dates, who shares about the joys and challenges of being a pastor's wife, including how she's learned to say no, what she'd say to women who are new to ministry, and what her mentor told her that's stuck with and helped her in her role. LINKS FROM THE SHOWPreacher Monday // Charlie Dates' sermon at MLK50 // Progressive Baptist Church Answer This Episode's Closing Question on Instagram Christine's Ministry-Related BooksThe Church Planting Wife // Partners in Ministry // Partners in PlantingArticles Related to Today's EpisodeThe Unique Challenges of Being a Church Planting WifeNuggets for Those New to MinistrySeven Things I Wish I'd Known Earlier About Being a Pastor's WifeThe Best Seat in the HouseLearn how you can support Christine's workSubscribe to the "By Faith" PodcastiTunes // Stitcher // Google Play // Spotify Connect with Kirstie Website // Instagram // Twitter  Connect with Christine Blog // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Books 

Welcome to a special mini-season designed specifically for women in ministry! In today's episode, I share some foundational truths that have challenged, convicted, settled, and sustained me in my own ministry. They’ve become truths I repeat back to myself and often share with other women in ministry. May they help and encourage you! LINKS FROM THE SHOWAnswer This Episode's Closing Question on InstagramChristine's Ministry-Related BooksThe Church Planting Wife // Partners in Ministry // Partners in Planting Articles Related to Today's EpisodeConfidence in Your CallingPastor's Wife, Don't Just Give to the ChurchGod Sees YouThe Gift of Being LimitedWhat To Do When You're Doing It All Learn how you can support Christine's workSubscribe to the "By Faith" Podcast iTunes // Stitcher // Google Play // Spotify Connect with ChristineBlog // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Books 

You asked, I answered! Listen in as my friend Amy and I discuss your most pressing questions, some related to past episodes and some about life, ministry, and writing. Links from the ShowAthletes in Action // Zack Eswine's episode // Spurgeon's Sorrows // Taylor Harris' episode // Kathy Litton's episode Order Your Copy of Christine's Newest Book, Searching For Spring  Amazon // Barnes & Noble // Target // Christianbook.com // Books-a-Million // Baker Books Download the Discussion Guide for Searching for SpringLearn how you can support Christine's workSubscribe to the "By Faith" Podcast iTunes // Stitcher // Google Play Connect with Amy  Instagram // Twitter Connect with Christine Blog // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Books 

Christine talks with Jason Duesing about how we can have hope in a time when cynicism is at a high. Links from the ShowJason's book, Mere Hope // Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman Win a Copy of Jason's Book Mere Hope! Order Your Copy of Christine's Newest Book, Searching For Spring  Amazon // Barnes & Noble // Target // Christianbook.com // Books-a-Million // Baker Books Download the Discussion Guide for Searching for SpringLearn how you can support Christine's workSubscribe to the "By Faith" Podcast iTunes // Stitcher // Google Play Connect with JasonBlog // Instagram // Twitter Connect with Christine Blog // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Books 

Rachel Welcher shares with Christine about her first marriage ending in divorce, what she'd want the Church to know about divorce, and what promises of God have carried her through her darkest hours. Links from the ShowRachel's book of poetry, Blue Tarp // Rachel's TGC articles Order Your Copy of Christine's Newest Book, Searching For Spring  Amazon // Barnes & Noble // Target // Christianbook.com // Books-a-Million // Baker Books Download the Discussion Guide for Searching for SpringLearn how you can support Christine's workSubscribe to the "By Faith" Podcast iTunes // Stitcher // Google Play Connect with RachelBlog // Instagram // Twitter Connect with Christine Blog // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Books 

Christine talks with Kristen Wetherell about her battle with chronic Lyme disease, the truths that have anchored her in her ongoing suffering, and how we too can trust the Lord when we have circumstances we can't change. Links from the ShowThe Orchard Church // Kristen and Sarah's book, Hope When It Hurts // Passages mentioned: Romans 5:1-5; 2 Corinthians 4:16-17; Psalm 119:68; Romans 8:28-32; 2 Corinthians 12:8-10 Order Your Copy of Christine's Newest Book, Searching For Spring  Amazon // Barnes & Noble // Target // Christianbook.com // Books-a-Million // Baker Books Download the Discussion Guide for Searching for SpringLearn how you can support Christine's workSubscribe to the "By Faith" Podcast iTunes // Stitcher // Google Play Connect with KristenBlog // Instagram // Twitter Connect with Christine Blog // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Books 

Christine talks with her husband Kyle about working as unto the Lord. Kyle shares what it's like in his work and calling as a pastor and how he works through discouragement and weariness, but he also speaks to others who are working (which, by the way, is all of us!) and shares what perspectives we must keep in order to endure in our work by faith. Links from the ShowOur Church // Zack Eswine's book, The Imperfect Pastor Order Your Copy of Christine's Newest Book, Searching For Spring  Amazon // Barnes & Noble // Target // Christianbook.com // Books-a-Million // Baker Books Download the Discussion Guide for Searching for SpringLearn how you can support Christine's workSubscribe to the "By Faith" Podcast iTunes // Stitcher // Google Play Connect with ChristineBlog // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Books

Christine talks with Jackie Taylor about how, when we experience painful life circumstances, we don't have to fear the future. Jackie shares about the early hardships that instilled fear in her heart, how coming to faith in Christ changed her perspective about the future, and how that faith was refined when her young daughter was diagnosed with leukemia. Links From the ShowConnect with JackieThe Taylor's Church // Instagram // Twitter // Facebook Order Your Copy of Christine's New Book, Searching For Spring  Amazon // Barnes & Noble // Target // Christianbook.com // Books-a-Million // Baker Books Download the Discussion Guide for Searching for SpringLearn how you can support Christine's workRegister for the Enjoy the Word online conference. Christine's speaking!Submit a question for the upcoming "Ask Me Anything" episodeSubscribe to the "By Faith" Podcast iTunes // Stitcher // Google Play Connect with ChristineBlog // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Books

Jamee Brick shares with Christine about the moment she realized she had a problem with alcohol, how God has acted in her life since she confessed and repented of her dependence upon alcohol, and how friendship and community has been an important component in her growth. Links from the showCelebrate Recovery Order Your Copy of Christine's New Book, Searching For Spring  Amazon // Barnes & Noble // Target // Christianbook.com // Books-a-Million // Baker Books Download the Discussion Guide for Searching for SpringLearn how you can support Christine's workRegister for the Enjoy the Word online conference. Christine's speaking!Submit a question for the upcoming "Ask Me Anything" episodeSubscribe to the "By Faith" Podcast iTunes // Stitcher // Google Play Connect with ChristineBlog // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Books

Christine talks with fellow Charlottesville resident Taylor Harris about the racially motivated events that unfolded in their city on August 12, 2017 and were broadcast around the world. Listen as Taylor shares about how she experienced that day, the moment she realized she'd have to explain racism to her young daughter, and what opportunities these difficult moments offer those of us who are in Christ. Links from the show Taylor's article, "Talking to My Daughter About Charlottesville" Order Your Copy of Searching For Spring  Amazon // Barnes & Noble // Target // Christianbook.com // Books-a-Million // Baker Books Download the Discussion Guide for Searching for SpringLearn how you can support Christine's workRegister for the Enjoy the Word online conferenceSubmit a question for the upcoming "Ask Me Anything" episodeSubscribe to the "By Faith" Podcast iTunes // Stitcher // Google Play Connect with TaylorTwitter // Website Connect with Christine Blog // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter 

Christine talks with wife, mom, and grandmother BJ Garrett about her experience with sexual abuse, sexual sin, and abortion. She also shares about how she came to understand who God is, how she finally embraced His forgiveness, what she’d want women to know who have chosen abortion for themselves, and what she'd want those to know who haven't. Links from the showCARE Ministry // Forgiven and Set Free // Surrendering the Secret // I'll Hold You in Heaven Order Your Copy of Searching For Spring  Amazon // Barnes & Noble // Target // Christianbook.com // Books-a-Million // Baker Books Download the Discussion Guide for Searching for SpringRegister for the Enjoy the Word online conferenceSubmit a question for the "Ask Me Anything" episodeSubscribe to the "By Faith" Podcast iTunes // Stitcher // Google Play Connect with Christine Blog // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter 

Christine talks with Sandra Peoples about the rewards and challenges of parenting a child with autism. She describes the day the diagnosis came, what the most common fear parents have regarding their special needs kids, what true hope is for all moms, and what truths she clings to in her deepest doubts and questions. Links from the show Key Ministry // Sandra's Bible study, Held // Sandra's book, Unexpected Blessings Order Your Copy of Searching For Spring  Amazon // Barnes & Noble // Target // Christianbook.com // Books-a-Million // Baker Books Download the Discussion Guide for Searching for SpringRegister for the Enjoy the Word online conferenceSubmit a question for the "Ask Me Anything" episodeSubscribe to the "By Faith" Podcast iTunes // Stitcher // Google Play Connect with SandraInstagram // Twitter // Website Connect with Christine Blog // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter 

Christine talks with Kathy Litton about the sudden loss of her first husband when she was 45. Kathy shares honestly about how she felt she didn't deserve this from God and about how her perspective on death is now changed. Listen in as Kathy shares how we can face the most difficult things in life and come through the other side with our faith intact. Links from the show Nichole Nordeman's Every Season Order Your Copy of Searching For Spring Amazon // Barnes & Noble // Target // Christianbook.com // Books-a-Million // Baker Books Register for the Enjoy the Word online conferenceSubscribe to the "By Faith" Podcast iTunes // Stitcher // Google Play Connect with KathyInstagram // Twitter Connect with Christine Blog // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter

Christine's husband Kyle turns the tables on her and asks her about what it means to "search for spring," why she wrote her new book, what her own winter seasons have been in her life, and how she is learning to walk forward by faith.

Christine talks with musician and speaker Shaun Groves about his work fighting poverty and his personal battle with debilitating depression. Listen as he shares how he fights cynicism and how he's come to see the gift in depression. Links from the showCompassion International // Shaun's music // See our prom picture Order Your Copy of Searching For Spring  Amazon // Barnes & Noble // Target // Christianbook.com // Books-a-Million // Baker Books Subscribe to the "By Faith" Podcast iTunes // Stitcher // Google Play Connect with Shaun Website // Twitter // Instagram Connect with Christine Blog // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter

Christine talks with author Sara Hagerty about infertility, how infertility taught her to turn toward God rather than away, and how those lessons are helping her now take the long view in parenting her six children. Links from the show Sara's blog: Sarahagerty.net // Every Thing Bitter is Sweet // Unseen Preorder Searching For Spring  Amazon // Barnes & Noble // Target // Christianbook.com // Books-a-Million // Baker Books Redeem Searching For Spring Preorder Gifts Subscribe to the "By Faith" Podcast iTunes // Stitcher // Google Play Connect with Sara Blog // Twitter // Instagram Connect with Christine Blog // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter

Christine talks with her longtime friend Ana Hoeksema about the day when Ana's husband confessed his unfaithfulness in their marriage. Listen as Ana tells Christine about the process of forgiveness and redemption she and her husband have experienced in the years since.Links from the show:Covenant Eyes Preorder Searching For Spring: Amazon // Barnes & Noble // Target // Christianbook.com // Books-a-Million // Baker BooksRedeem Searching For Spring Preorder Gifts Subscribe to the "By Faith" Podcast: iTunes // Stitcher // Google Play Connect with Christine: Blog // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter

Christine talks with Lore Ferguson Wilbert, one of her favorite writers, about longing, especially through the lens of singleness but also in marriage and through infertility. Lore lives in Dallas with her husband Nate, where they serve together at their church, The Village Church. She's a huge champion of thoughtful living, of Jesus, and of his church. Links from the show: Lore's blog: sayable.net // Madeleine L'engle's books // A Severe Mercy // Elisabeth Elliot's book, Be Still My Soul Preorder Searching For Spring: Amazon // Barnes & Noble // Target // Christianbook.com // Books-a-Million // Baker BooksRedeem Searching For Spring Preorder Gifts Subscribe to the "By Faith" Podcast: iTunes // Stitcher // Google Play Connect with Lore: Blog // Twitter // Instagram Connect with Christine: Blog // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter

Christine talks with pastor and author Zack Eswine about living with our "inconsolable things" as Christians. They discuss what exactly he means by "inconsolable things," how we must acknowledge them, what the wisdom literature of Scripture has to say about them, and how we can help others in their own inconsolable things. Links from the show:The Pastor's Abbey // Sensing Jesus // The Imperfect Pastor // Zack's Other Books Preorder Searching For Spring: Amazon // Barnes & Noble // Target // Christianbook.com // Books-a-Million // Baker Books Redeem Searching For Spring Preorder Gifts Subscribe to the "By Faith" Podcast: iTunes // Stitcher // Google Play Connect with Zack: Facebook // Twitter Connect with Christine: Blog // Facebook // Instagram // Twitter

Author and blogger Christine Hoover introduces Season 1 of her new podcast, "By Faith," a series of interviews with men and women who are walking forward by faith, despite their many challenges and obstacles. Find Christine online: Website: GraceCoversMe.com Instagram: @christinehoover98 Her new book, releasing March 6, is Searching For Spring: How God Makes All Things Beautiful in Time.