The Church & Marriage/Ministry Balance

10/30/20 • 57 min

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I had the pleasure of interviewing an amazing couple, Shea & Michelle Watson about how to balance marriage and ministry. They dropped some great nuggets about this topic, including advice for singles seeking a balanced marriage. You don't want to miss this conversation!

Shea and Michelle Watson love Jesus and host The Pantry Podcast together. They serve up spiritual nutrition for your eternal storehouse with every Wednesday episode. The Watsons met one Sunday Service and grew to know each other better because of how involved they both were (and still are) in various ministries in their local assembly. Combined, the two are involved in the outreach, design, technical, logistical, men's, women's, mother's, and life group ministries of Greater Grace Christian Fellowship. Additionally, Shea works full time away from their home just outside of DC, while Michelle stays home with their daughter, Calia, to freelance design for clients and run Thirtyone25—a faith blog and apparel store. They're passionate about empowering people to understand one's identity in Christ and an eternal mindset.

Interview Highlights

The Watsons share the potential threats ministry can have on a marriage and how to avoid them.

“Marriage is a ministry.” – Michelle Watson

“I need to know who’s in my ministry. I need to know my wife.” – Shae Watson

The Watsons share tips on how we can prioritize our time.

“It’s called scheduling. It’s called organizing.” – Shae Watson

“I don’t need to find my own busy work. I can trust Him to give me things that fit in my day.” – Michelle Watson

“When we number our days and we take it away from our own laziness, our own desires, man, the Lord establishes our steps.” – Shae Watson

We talk about working in ministry together and separately.

“A wife has to allow or let her husband be a part of the ministry. A husband needs to be able to release and let his wife be a part of the ministry.” – Shae Watson

“Why aren’t you addicted to quality time with God?” – Michelle Watson

The Watsons share how serving in ministry has strengthened their marriage.

“People forget that we were married to God first.” – Shae Watson

“You get to encourage each other when it gets hard.” – Michelle Watson

The Watsons share encouraging words to Singles.

“You don’t have to consider your life a failure if you never get married to a human being.” – Michelle Watson

"So men, seek God." - Shae Watson

Relevant Links & Resources

Listen to The Pantry Podcast at https://thepantrypodcast.com/.

Follow The Pantry Podcast on Facebook & Instagram.

Follow Shae on Instagram and email him at [email protected].

Follow Michelle's blog and shop her appeal at https://thirtyone25.com/.

Follow this podcast on Instagram and Twitter.

*Connect with your host, Sherry Jones, and learn about her books, coaching program, etc at https://linktr.ee/sherryspeakslife.

*I would love to hear from you! Email me at [email protected] to share your thoughts on today's episode, be a guest, and/or advertise your business, products, or services on this podcast.

Take care. be blessed, be safe, and remember, the church is not a building. We are the church!

Interview Highlights

The Watsons share the potential threats ministry can have on a marriage and how to avoid them.

“Marriage is a ministry.” – Michelle Watson

“I need to know who’s in my ministry. I need to know my wife.” – Shae Watson

The Watsons share tips on how we can prioritize our time.

“It’s called scheduling. It’s called organizing.” – Shae Watson

“I don’t need to find my own busy work. I can trust Him to give me things that fit in my day.” – Michelle Watson

“When we number our days and we take it away from our own laziness, our own desires, man, the Lord establishes our steps.” – Shae Watson

We talk about working in ministry together and separately.

“A wife has to allow or let her husband be a part of the ministry. A husband needs to be able to release and let his wife be a part of the ministry.” – Shae Watson

“Why aren’t you addicted to quality time with God?” – Michelle Watson

The Watsons share how serving in ministry has strengthened their marriage.

“People forget that we were married to God first.” – Shae Watson

“You get to encourage each other when it gets hard.” – Michelle Watson

The Watsons share encouraging words to Singles.

“You don’t have to consider your life a failure if you never get married to a human being.” – Michelle Watson

"So men, seek God." - Shae Watson

Relevant Links & Resources

Listen to The Pantry Podcast at https://thepantrypodcast.com/.

Follow The Pantry Podcast on Facebook & Instagram.

Follow Shae on Instagram and email him at [email protected].

Follow Michelle's blog and shop her appeal at https://thirtyone25.com/.

Follow this podcast on Instagram and Twitter.

*Connect with your host, Sherry Jones, and learn about her books, coaching program, etc at https://linktr.ee/sherryspeakslife.

*I would love to hear from you! Email me at [email protected] to share your thoughts on today's episode, be a guest, and/or advertise your business, products, or services on this podcast.

Take care. be blessed, be safe, and remember, the church is not a building. We are the church!

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The Church & Me: Surviving Domestic Violence

Join your host, Sherry Jones as she shares her experience as a domestic violence survivor. Sherry recounts the dysfunctional relationship with her abuser and the warning signs she disregarded in the name of love. Through this experience, Sherry learned what was unacceptable in relationships and found her will to fight. She hopes her story helps someone understand their worth so they can get the help they need. If you or someone you know is in a physically, mentally, emotionally, and/or financially abusive relationship, help is available. Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

Relevant Links & Resources

* Visit the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence at https://ncadv.org/ to learn about their efforts.

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Click here to learn about Sherry's coaching program for aspiring writers.

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Take care, be blessed, be safe, and remember, the church is not a building. We are the church!i

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The Church & Kingdom Writers

Today's guest, Becky Dewitt, and I had an amazing conversation about The Church & Kingdom Writers. She's passionate about sharing what God has given her to bless the masses. The tips and insight she shares can help you do the same. You don't want to miss this conversation!

Becky DeWitt is an inspiring author who captures ones attention as she speaks from the experiences and encounters of daily living. As a Christian author, Becky's writings reveal trials and tribulations as well as edification to the soul. Her books express the need to talk about Jesus Christ from the ordinary everyday perspective with titles that are uncommon and cover art that is expressive. She has published in different genres from inspiration to children's books. Her current release is a trilogy series starting with the title Contempt with sequels Reasons and Sabotage. These books are a maze of mystery with twists and turns that will keep the readers on the edge. The character connections involve murder, suicide, deception, deliverance, and salvation.

Becky has also published Destiny's Closet series for children, which teaches children the importance of developing a personal relationship with Jesus. She has several inspirational books, all of which are available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle format.

A library of her writings is stored on the Authors Den website (http://www.authorsden.com/beckydewitt). In addition, Becky has contributed articles for several websites and magazines. She also works with several writer's groups.

The vision of her company, Blood Drop Inheritance Group, is to pen those words of inspiration and revelation from the throne room for all generations. Becky is a member of Tree of Life Ministries in Charleston, S.C. Becky lives and works in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Interview Highlights

· “A Kingdom writer is one who writes for God.” – Becky Dewitt

· Becky talks about the importance of listening to God when you write.

· “I can’t write anything unless He tells me.” – Becky Dewitt

· Becky talks about the calling and anointing of a Kingdom Writer.

· “You are the pen in His hand, and He is the oil in your pen.” – Becky Dewitt

· Becky talks about the spirits of distraction and offense and how it impacts our writing.

· “You have to war for your time with Him to write what He’s given you.” – Becky Dewitt

· Becky shares her journey as a writer.

· “I started writing because of prophecy.” – Becky Dewitt

· Becky gives advice to new writers.

· “Listen to the Holy Spirit because He is speaking.” – Becky Dewitt

Relevant Links & Resources

Connect with Becky at https://www.bdig-beckydewitt.org/, Facebook, Twitter, and [email protected].

Visit Becky's Amazon Author Page to learn about her books.

Listen and subscribe to her podcast, Ready Writers on YouTube.

Learn about the How to Speak Life with Your Story Coaching Program for aspiring writers, Sherry's books, and more at https://linktr.ee/sherryspeakslife.

Share your thoughts about today's episode, inquire about being a guest, and advertise your business by sending an email to [email protected].

Take care, be blessed, be safe, and remember, the church is not a building. We are the church!