Summary: Don’t be fooled by the title of this podcast. Even if you’re not a pastor’s wife you’re gonna be glad you listened to this episode.<br> Like other “That’s Me” episodes I am chatting with a listener. And interspersed with our conversation, a mentor comes on and answers the listener’s questions.<br> Today, those two ladies, Mary Beth and Kathy Litton, are both pastor’s wives. In fact, Kathy is the NAMB National Director of Ministry to Pastor’s Wives. (In this episode you’ll hear a little of her hard story. . . of being a pastor’s wife, then widow, then how God unexpectedly brought her into the pastor’s wife role again). <br> Both women are wise leaders who share great thoughts on: friendships, vulnerability, mentors, and time commitments.<br> Have you ever wondered when to be authentic and when to keep info to yourself? How much of a situation to share with a friend? How to find a safe mentor, one who will give insight but not share your story with others?<br> Then this episode is for you.<br> <br> This quote from Kathy helps answer the question of when to be transparent:<br> <br> Vulnerability is a risk we take for a greater good.<br> <br> Boom. If it’s not helpful, don’t put it out there.<br> And then Mary Beth shares this quote:<br> <br> God has promised to supply all of your needs. What we don’t have now, we don’t need now. -Elisabeth Elliot<br> <br> Now I needed to hear those words.<br> The episode ends with both women reminding us to seek first the Kingdom of God and all else will follow.<br> Sounds pretty God-centered to me.<br> Connect with Kathy Litton (& Flourish):<br> <a href="http://flourish.me/" target="_blank">Site </a>:: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/flourish.me" target="_blank">Facebook</a> :: <a href="https://twitter.com/flourish_me" target="_blank">Twitter</a> :: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/flourish_me/" target="_blank">Instagram</a><br> What we chat about:<br> MaryBeth’s Questions: <br> <br> <br> * How do you know when it’s appropriate to share a struggle and when to stay guarded?<br> * Should a mentor come from within the church or should she go without one?<br> * How should she handle wanting to be a part of a regular group of women but not wanting to lead the group?<br> * What does it look like to have a friend in or outside the church when you are a pastor’s wife?<br> <br> <br> Kathy’s Answers: <br> <br> <br> <br> * The unexpected road God has taken Kathy on, from Pastor’s wife to widow to Pastor’s wife again.<br> * Discerning a church culture’s transparency and vulnerability.<br> * How our maturity in leadership frees us from the burden of setting an example.<br> * Vulnerability is a risk we take for the greater good.<br> * Taking time to discern a safe person to be a mentor.<br> * What makes a person a safe person.<br> * The lack of available mentors.<br> * Being willing to have friendships at different levels.<br> * Look for friends in a variety of places, surrounding your interests.<br> * Being aware of your capacity when evaluating taking on responsibilities.<br> <br> <br> <br> Other topics we cover: <br> <br> <br> <br> * Leaning on God to meet your needs.<br> * Investing in the people who are in your life.<br> <br> <br> <br> Links Mentioned:<br> <br> * <a href="http://katieorr.me/" target="_blank">Katie Orr</a> — Hear about her 15 minute a day, inductive Bible Study method on<a href="http://godcenteredmom.com/2015/12/28/know-god-by-studying-his-word-in-15-minutes-a-day-katie-orr-ep-101-giveaway/" target="_blank"> Episode 101</a><br> * <a href="http://flourish.me/" target="_blank">Flourish</a> –an equipping community for ministry wives<br> * Matthew 6:33 “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteo...
