If you’ve ever left youth group feeling discouraged because you’re not as close to the students as you hoped you’d be, this episode is for you.

Showing up week after week can feel exhausting when relationships don’t come easily or as quickly as you expected. It’s easy to start wondering if you’re doing something wrong...or if it would be easier to quietly step back altogether.

In this episode, I’m sharing a story from my own journey in youth ministry that reminded me why perseverance matters more than we often realize. We’ll also talk through a few gentle, practical reminders for staying present and encouraged when the fruit of faithfulness feels slow.

If you’re tempted to give up, my hope is that this conversation feels like someone sitting next to you, reminding you that your presence matters more than you think, and that what’s being built may not be visible yet.

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If you’re in a season where everything feels different...your routine, your community, your sense of normal...this episode is for you.

Maybe you’ve experienced change you didn’t ask for. Maybe you’re in the middle of a transition and trying to figure out how to feel steady again. Or maybe you’re just tired of feeling like you’re behind while everyone else seems to have it together.

As we step into a new year of this podcast, I wanted to take a moment to reconnect and share a brief update on where things have been lately. And then, more than anything, I want to talk about what it looks like to rebuild simple rhythms when life feels unsettled, without rushing yourself or putting pressure on this season to look a certain way.

This episode is less about having answers and more about sitting together and naming what this middle space actually feels like. If you’re navigating change in ministry, marriage, or just everyday life, I hope this conversation feels like a deep breath and a reminder that it’s okay to take things one step at a time.

Want to book a Ministry Life Coaching Call with me? Email me at youthpastorswifepodcast@gmail.com and we'll schedule a call!

Don’t forget to hit subscribe and leave a rating and review if you found this episode helpful!

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This week’s episode is a little different—just a quick, heartfelt message from me to you. If you’re feeling the weight of the season or needing a breath of fresh air, this short update is for you. Take a moment to tune in, pause, and reset with me.

Don’t forget to hit subscribe and leave a rating and review if you found this episode helpful!

Join the Facebook group - The Youth Pastor's Wife Podcast Community - to connect with Kristen and other youth pastors' wives!

Have a question or topic suggestion for a future episode? Share your idea with me here!

Follow me on Instagram - @kristenalexiscave