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Let's Talk with Sanctuary is a podcast for women, specifically women in ministry. It's our firm belief at Sanctuary that isolation is the Number One tool that the enemy is using to take down women in leadership. Through this platform it is Sanctuary's endeavor to open the conversation with off-limits topics, share some love, laughter, and encouragement, and inspire more authentic conversation among ministry wives. Let's talk.

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Let's Talk Episode 100 | Hosting God's Presence--Personally + Corporately

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01/24/25 • 44 min

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Today we celebrate Let's Talk with Sanctuary's 100th EPISODE!!! As we launch into a brand-new year, we see that there are some challenges before the Church, and understandably so. Scripturally, we know it’s slated to get a little tougher, the closer we get to the coming of our Lord and Savior. Spiritual leaders must prepare themselves, and rally others, to be ready for Christ's return. So, what does it take to sustain until the end? And how does the minister of the Gospel prepare the way, cultivate an environment where the Spirit of God can do what He desires, and remain steadfast in our convictions, belief systems, and daily living in a way that pleases God? Let’s talk about it all! In this episode, host Bridgette Tomlin welcomes her husband, Chresten Tomlin, back to the podcast to talk about a variety of things—subject matter that makes up the couple's conversations on the back patio, hot tea and coffee in hand, solving all the world's problems.
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Connect with today's featured guest, Chresten Tomlin:

Website: www.ctministries.com
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: @chresten.tomlin
Facebook: @tomlinministries

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Let's Talk Episode 36 | Married to Strength + Weakness

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02/18/22 • 44 min

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For many women who are married to the minister, there must be intentional effort in striking a balance between the strengths and weaknesses of the driven leader husband. The temptation is to compare ourselves, our talents, our gifts with our husbands. Today's guest Ashley Simmons shares openly about her own experiences of being married to a talented, strong, and driven husband and what she's learned through more than two decades of ministry life. How do you keep from comparing? And even more importantly, how do you avoid competing with your spouse? Let's talk today about being married to strength and weakness.
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Ashley Simmons has been in ministry with her family for 23 years. After meeting her husband Tim at Central Bible College they began their life in ministry as youth pastors in Birmingham, AL. The Lord then opened a door in Fairhope, AL. After pastoring there for six years they moved to North Mississippi where they served on staff at a multi-site church (Life Fellowship/ now Compel Church) for seven years. Ashley served in several different capacities during her time there as Guest Services Director, Next Steps Director and Campus Coordinator. After a time of growth, the Lord opened an opportunity to go home.

They now have the privilege of serving at Coastal Church in Daphne, AL. Ashley's role is Coastal Counseling Coordinator and Coastal Women's Director. She has two beautiful children who have been the center of her calling as a mother. Cole is 20, he attends Mississippi College in Clinton, MS as a Pre-Med student and Kennedy, 18, attends Highlands College in Birmingham, AL studying Biblical Studies and is a part of the Worship Leaders practicum. Ashley has recently entered a new stage of "empty nester".
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Let's Talk Episode 43 | Ministry to Women, Part 2

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06/03/22 • 50 min

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Today we welcome special guest Kelli Ferguson back to the podcast as we roll out Part Two of our four-part series this year on Ministry to Women. [If you haven't had a chance to listen to Part One, don't miss out! Check out Episode 37] In this episode host Bridgette Tomlin and her guest Kelli dig just a little deeper to discover why connection is so important to women, how to lead your women's ministries toward it, and what the pitfalls are along the way. As Kelli reminds us, "We can’t wait until we are in a crisis to develop a plan for it", we as leaders must be aware that we also can't shy away from connection personally if the goal is to lead our followers to it.
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Kelli Ferguson serves alongside her husband, Benny, as Lead Pastors at Calvary Church in Frederick, MD. She is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God. Kelli serves on the Potomac Ministry Network 'Women Who Lead' Team and is a Field Team Speaker for AG Women. Benny and Kelli have four children: Elaina (16), Malia (13), Benny (11), & Laci (8).

Kelli is passionate about reaching the lost and discipling the found. She believes every person can have an authentic, life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ. She loves connecting women to God and to one another and believes Sisterhood is for every girl. She loves date nights, being a momma, strong coffee, dark chocolate, and confetti!
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Connect with today's guest, Kelli Ferguson:
Facebook: @kelliaferguson
Instagram: @kelliferguson
Email: [email protected]
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Learn more from our guest bloggers throughout the month of June as they bring their fresh perspectives to this often overcooked and overlooked topic of women's ministries. A brand new microblog entry will go live on Sanctuary's site each Wednesday!
Discover more details on this year’s Acts 6:4 Conference dates, speakers and sessions by visiting www.theacts64.com

Let's Talk Episode 99 | Facing Your Fears, Walking Through Grief, + New Year’s Goals

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01/10/25 • 57 min

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Today we welcome guest Kelly Preston of True Horizons to kick off the new year with a fresh set of opportunities to reboot! Kelly shares from her recent experience of running the NYC marathon to raise money for a grief camp, as well as her ministry family's grief journey through the loss of their oldest son and a cancer diagnosis for their youngest son. You'll grow from Kelly's expertise in naming and facing your core fears and personal growth coaching that's actually "user-friendly". Bonus, you'll find out about some incredible virtual coaching that's accessible and affordable for women in ministry.
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With over 25 years of dedicated experience, Kelly Preston is a certified life coach specializing in various areas of expertise. Her extensive journey in leadership and counseling has encompassed a wide spectrum of roles, from guiding marriages to assisting parents, leaders, and individuals who are eager to embark on a transformative journey toward discovering and nurturing their full potential.

Kelly's unwavering passion lies in helping individuals unlock their hidden potential, enabling them to step into the best version of themselves. Her commitment to personal growth and empowerment is reflected in her work as a certified life coach and mental health coach.
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Connect with today's featured guest, Kelly Preston:

Email: [email protected]
IG: @lifecoach.kellypreston
FB: Kelly Rowles Preston
Website: www.truehorizons.net
Phone: 435.840.3872

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Let's Talk Episode 88 | Bi-Vocational & Co-Vocational Ministry

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07/26/24 • 50 min

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Today's conversation is going to be an encouragement for all our friends who are serving in the ministry, like pastoring a church, or preaching out on the weekends when invited, or serving as a lay youth pastor or worship pastor, while also carrying the weight of a full-time job in the secular arena. But we also hope to encourage so many others who may be considering this prospect in the near, or distant, future. Bi-vocational ministry often gets overlooked by vocational ministers, or even laity whose pastor is bi-vocational, as it can be misunderstood as being “part-time”. But our guest today, Rev. Robert Miller, is going to debunk this, and other myths about bi-vo ministry, easily from his own personal experience.
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Rev. Robert L. Miller has served as the Chief Operating Officer of the North Texas District of the Assemblies of God and Lakeview Camp since December 2023, and Executive Director of the NTD Church Loan Fund and NTD Foundation since January 2018. Prior to serving in the North Texas District, Robert was the Lead Pastor at New Life Assembly in Collinsville, OK for eight years and has served in Pastoral Leadership for 20 years. Robert was a bi-vocational pastor while working in the financial services industry for 18 years prior to coming to the North Texas District. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management and an MBA from Southwestern Assemblies of God University. He also co-leads an intentional interim pastoral ministry and is currently serving a church as lead pastor through a season of transition since August 2023. Robert serves as Chairman of the Board for Adult and Teen Challenge of Dallas, on the Board of Directors for Assemblies of God Credit Union, is the Founding Chair of the Spanish advanced degree program for Global University, on the Teacher Education Supervisory Board at SAGU, and was just nominated to serve on the board for the National Association of Church Business Administrators. Robert and his wife, Haley, have been married for 25 years and have four children, one son-in-love, two dogs, and one grandson! He is an avid golfer, loves traveling with his family, and playing Monopoly.
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Email: [email protected]
Web: churchloanfund.ag
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Let's Talk Episode 94 | Kids Min, Effective Parenting, + More

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10/25/24 • 57 min

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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!
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Brian Dollar is a pastor, author, and speaker who has been in ministry since 1992. He currently serves as Associate Pastor at First NLR in North Little Rock, Arkansas where he leads over 500 volunteers in nearly a dozen ministries. In 1998, he founded High Voltage Kids Ministry Resources, which creates cutting-edge, multi-media Elementary and Preschool Kids Church Curriculum. These resources have been used in more than 20,000 churches around the world. He is also the author of Talk Now and Later: How to Lead Kids Through Life’s Tough Topics.

Brian and his wife, Cherith, have two amazing children – Ashton (son-in-law, Nick) and Jordan. They currently reside in Sherwood, Arkansas.

Connect with today's guest, Brian Dollar:

X: @briandollar1
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Let's Talk Episode 95 | There's No Such Thing as 'Just a Pastor's Wife'

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11/15/24 • 63 min

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Throughout their multi-decade tenure in vocational ministry, predominantly as lead pastors, Bryan and Haley Jarrett have come to the conclusion: Haley prefers the shadows to the spotlight. She's uncomfortable with platform ministry and, despite her many efforts to "grow into the part", has come to recognize that she is called to her husband, and not quite as much to the traditional roles with which the title of "pastor's wife" has often been culturally linked. Cultural expectations, Bryan reminds us, are not Scriptural expectations. In this episode both Bryan and Haley join host Bridgette Tomlin to discuss unhealthy demands, the conversations ministry couples should be having privately, and how to promote women in leadership roles without demeaning those who thrive behind-the-scenes.
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Abuse, abandonment, and addiction defined Bryan’s early life. After meeting Jesus, God’s grace not only dealt with his sin, but also began to heal the hurts of his past. This experience with grace forged in him a passion for broken people. Pastor Bryan serves in leadership roles in multiple universities, missions agencies, church planting networks, and global financial institutions. He has a B.A., an M.A., and an earned Doctorate. He is an author and sought-after speaker, both in the U.S. and internationally. In 2015, he and Haley founded Lonesome Dove Ranch, a place of healing for abused children and a place of rest and resourcing for America’s small-town pastors.
According to Bryan, his most honorable professional title is being called “Pastor” by the great people of Northplace Church. Pastor Bryan is married to his high school sweetheart, Haley. They have three young adult children. In August, Bryan and Haley became grandparents for the first time to grandson, Lincoln James Jarrett.
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Haley IG: @hjarrett
Bryan: @drbryanjarrett

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Let's Talk Episode 19 | Church Planting

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06/01/21 • 61 min

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A 2014 Forbes Magazine feature named being a spiritual leader as #5 on their 9 Toughest Leadership Roles. “Being a pastor is like death by a thousand paper cuts,” says Rev. Dr. Ken Fong, senior pastor at Evergreen Baptist Church in Rosemead, California and a program director at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena. “You’re scrutinized and criticized from top to bottom, stem to stern. You work for an invisible, perfect Boss, and you’re supposed to lead a ragtag gaggle of volunteers towards God's coming future. It's like herding cats, but harder.”
Our guests today have served in a variety of ministerial roles, not the least of which is their most recent church-planting journey, during their more than two decades of ministry. Chad & Jennifer Stafford have not only survived the process but are here to share their own personal victories and defeats with us as they continue to grow and cultivate disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Upon graduating from Central Bible College (Springfield, MO), Chad & Jennifer Stafford have been in full-time ministry for over 20 years having served in almost every area of church work.
Chad grew up in Daphne, Alabama and played football and baseball at Daphne High School. He was a youth pastor in Daphne from 1999-2004 where the youth ministry became recognized as one of the largest in the nation. He served as a football coach, baseball coach, and chaplain at Daphne High School as he and Jennifer poured their lives into the Eastern Shore community.
Following their time in Daphne, Chad and Jennifer served as Executive Pastors in south Atlanta, Georgia and then Lead Pastors in Bentonville, Arkansas.
They returned to Daphne in 2009 and launched Coastal Church in January 2010.
On October 12, 2007, Chad & Jennifer welcomed their son, Evan Charles Stafford.
The Staffords feel called by God to spend the rest of their lives on the Eastern Shore. Coastal Church is the church they want to pastor and Daphne is where they want to live and raise Evan. "When you’ve been all around the world, there is only one place left that you want to go. Home."
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Insta: @cstafford54
Insta: @jtstafford
Facebook: Jennifer Stafford
Facebook: Chad Stafford
Email : [email protected]
Website: www.coastalchurch.tv
Chad’s new book, 40 Day with the Holy Spirit, just released. Visit www.40dayswiththeholyspirit.com or Amazon

Let's Talk Episode 59 | Not On My Watch

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02/10/23 • 44 min

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Buckle up because today we are issuing a clarion call, a challenge, to the women of God across this nation and around the world! Today’s guest, Pastor Rochelle Ferguson, and host Bridgette Tomlin unpack what is at stake for our culture, for the Church, for our families, and for the next generation without divine intervention of the saints. It is time to stand up and declare, "Not on my watch".
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Rochelle Ferguson is a woman who desires to know God, hear His instructions, obey His voice and exude His joy! Rochelle has been married to Jeff Ferguson for the last 18 years and they have three children – Madelynn (13), Joy (9) and Olivia (6). She and her husband co-pastor First Assembly of God in Henderson, KY and Rochelle is a Presbyter in the Kentucky Ministry Network. She is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God, a graduate of Butler University and recently finished her Master’s Degree from North Central University with an emphasis on leadership and parenting the next generation. Rochelle’s heart’s desire is to see families and the church equipped and mobilized to experience revival. Her “Not On My Watch” movement has been established to encourage and challenge parents and ministry leaders to see the next generation passionately following Christ. Rochelle and her husband host “The Deep Rooted” podcast where believers are encouraged to live deep lives in a shallow world.
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Connect with today's guest, Rochelle Ferguson:

Web: www.thedeeprooted.com
IG: @rochelleferguson
FB: @rochelleferguson
Podcast: The Deep Rooted Podcast

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Let's Talk Episode 80 | Silently Bleeding

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03/29/24 • 41 min

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While there are many seasons in the life of a ministry wife, undoubtedly there are seasons where it may feel like she's silently bleeding--isolated with no one who seems to understand the life she leads. In this episode, host Bridgette Tomlin welcomes her guest Jan McIntyre to share candidly about her own journey as a ministry wife, the nudge from the Holy Spirit to create community for ministry wives, and the practical decisions she's made to break out of isolation and shake off the sabotage that can come with church hurt. You'll be encouraged by her sweet, southern spirit and the tenacity with which she has forged through challenging times to love and serve Jesus faithfully.
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Jan McIntyre is an ordained minister and a short term missionary. She is married to her best friend, Tim. They serve as the pastors of Marion Oaks Assembly of God in Ocala, FL and have been there for 19 years. They have two precious daughters and three beautiful granddaughters. Jan is the founder of Silently Bleeding: Hope for the Pastor’s Wife, an online ministry for pastors’ wives. Jan’s motto is “Love God, love people.”

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Silently Bleeding: Hope for the Pastor’s Wife
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Silently Bleeding: Hope for the Retired Pastor’s Wife
Silently Bleeding: Hope for the Broken Hearted (for abused & or abandoned pastors’ wives)

Web: silentlybleeding.com
Podcast: Silently Bleeding | Apple, Google Play, and Spotify
YouTube: Silently Bleeding: Hope for the Pastor’s Wife
Radio: WNWR The Word in Philadelphia, PA [7:15 PM | Sat]
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