The lights come on, the band starts, and everything looks smooth. Behind that calm is a life lived on call. We sit down with Christy to unpack the reality of being married to a pastor and what it means to carry the church when the service ends and the real work begins. From last-minute crises to midnight texts, from soundboard glitches to bathroom cleanups, she walks us through the invisible tasks that keep a community moving.

Christy opens up about sharing her spouse with a 24/7 calling and how Army chaplaincy bleeds into local ministry. She’s candid about the early sting of interruptions, the weight of parenting with an always-on schedule, and the mindset shift that turned “lost evenings” into “answered callings.” We talk boundaries that bend but don’t break, practical ways to protect mental health, and why loving people well is both the hardest and holiest part of church life.

What makes this story different is how calling meets competency. Christy’s leadership, administration, and business skills power the parts of church that rarely get a spotlight: coordination, finance, teams, and flow. She laughs about sprinting from front row to sound booth and back again, but the point is serious—small churches thrive when gifted people do humble work. Together, she and Buddy cover each other’s weak spots, proving that marriage can be a ministry partnership without losing the marriage in the process.

If you’ve ever wondered what really holds a congregation together, this conversation is your map. We dig into expectations versus reality for a pastor’s wife, the necessity of mentors, the art of not reacting, and the fine line between God, family, and church when needs collide. You’ll hear why volunteers are the lifeblood of growth, how to build systems that protect energy, and where to find joy when time is scarce but purpose is strong.

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*** This podcast was originally posted on The Way Community Church Podcast, I thought you might enjoy it, so I'm sharing it here.

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Pastor Buddy returns to discuss spiritual maturity and the importance of reading the Bible - our owner's manual for life. Bruce and Buddy explore how biblical literacy protects us from deception and strengthens our faith journey.

• The Bible serves as our owner's manual - essential for navigating life correctly
• "Buffet theology" (picking only biblical parts we like) leaves believers vulnerable to deception
• Spiritual maturity requires reading and understanding scripture in its entirety
• Most Christians have never read the Bible cover-to-cover despite its importance
• True discipleship follows Jesus's two-by-two model for accountability and growth
• Modern Bible study tools make scripture more accessible than ever before
• Heaven will far exceed our earthly understanding or imagination
• Biblical knowledge gives us confidence in our faith and helps us share with others
• Spiritual maturity provides peace during life's inevitable challenges
• Jesus can be found throughout every book of the Bible - it's a unified message system

Join us this time for another conversation with Pastor Buddy as we continue exploring spiritual maturity.

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Spiritual maturity isn't about checking religious boxes but growing in relationship with Jesus and understanding how the entire Bible points to Him. We discuss how faith becomes not just something we participate in, but something we become part of in our daily lives.

• Defining spiritual maturity as growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus
• Exploring the dangers of treating faith like a checklist rather than a relationship
• Addressing seasons of spiritual dryness and how to respond
• Understanding the Holy Spirit's role in conviction and growth
• Examining forgiveness as a crucial element of spiritual maturity
• Recognizing that spiritual growth is personal, not competitive
• Emphasizing unity among believers despite denominational differences
• Acknowledging that spiritual growth is a lifelong journey

Join us for our next episode as we continue exploring different aspects of spiritual maturity with Pastor Buddy.

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