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  • S3E2: Loneliness & Isolation
    on June 16, 2026 at 11:26 am

    Season 3, Episode 2: Loneliness & Isolation 🎤 Pastor Daniel Williams | March 12th, 2025Bottom Line:You were never meant to lead alone—intentional relationships and vulnerability are essential to overcoming isolation in […]

  • S3E1: Burnout and Exhaustion
    on June 16, 2026 at 11:20 am

    Season 3, Episode 1: Burnout & Exhaustion 🎤 Billy | February 12th, 2025Bottom Line:You were not created to carry everything—rest, reliance on God, and healthy rhythms are essential to avoid burnout.Overview:Burnout and […]

  • Meet Our Newest Co-Host: Mary Pero Part 2
    on June 16, 2026 at 7:00 am

    Welcome Mary Pero, our newest co-host here at Women Worth Knowing! Mary is a certified ghostwriter and book coach, worship leader, and former missionary to Poland and Ireland who loves a good story. When she’s not filling in for […]

  • Running for the Prize Part 1
    on June 16, 2026 at 7:00 am

    1 Corinthians 9:24-27

  • S2E10: Community and Accountability
    on June 15, 2026 at 8:00 pm

    December 11, 2026 | 🎙️NeilSeason 2, Episode 10: Community & AccountabilityBottom Line:You can’t lead well alone—community and accountability keep you grounded, healthy, and growing.Overview:Ministry was never meant to be […]

  • S2E9: Physical and Emotional Health
    on June 15, 2026 at 7:00 pm

    November 13th, 2026 | 🎙️ MikeSeason 2, Episode 9: Physical & Emotional Health + Community & AccountabilityBottom Line:Healthy leaders don’t go it alone—they care for themselves and stay connected to […]

  • S2E8: Spiritual Practices
    on June 15, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    October 9th, 2024 🎙️ BillySeason 2, Episode 8: Spiritual Practices & Personal HealthBottom Line:Healthy leaders build healthy rhythms—spiritually, physically, and emotionally.Overview:Ministry demands more than output—it […]

  • S2E7: Work/Life Balance
    on June 15, 2026 at 3:00 pm

    Season 2, Episode 7: Work–Life Balance📅 September 11, 2024 | 🎙️ DanielBottom Line:If you don’t create healthy rhythms, ministry will consume what matters most.Overview:Balancing ministry responsibilities with personal […]

  • S2E6: Surrounding Yourself With The Right People
    on June 15, 2026 at 12:30 pm

    August 14th, 2024 🎙️ DanielSeason 2, Episode 6: Surrounding Yourself With the Right PeopleBottom Line:Who you surround yourself with will shape your leadership—and your future.Overview:Leadership doesn’t happen in isolation. […]

  • S2E5: Taking The First Step
    on June 15, 2026 at 11:45 am

    📅 July 14th 2024 | 🎙️ BillySeason 2, Episode 5: Taking the First StepBottom Line:If you want longevity in ministry, you must learn to take care of yourself.Overview:Healthy ministry starts with a healthy leader. In this […]

  • S2E4: Hitting the Reset Button on a Ministry.
    on June 15, 2026 at 9:00 am

    🎙️BillyHitting the Reset ButtonBottom Line:Never recognizing the need for change is a recipe for forced change.Overview:Seasons shift—and healthy leaders recognize when it’s time to reset. In this episode, we look at Luke 10 […]

  • All Things to All People for the Sake of the Gospel Part 2
    on June 15, 2026 at 7:00 am

    1 Corinthians 9:1-23

  • S2E3: Leaning On the Wisdom of Others
    on June 14, 2026 at 9:27 pm

    🎙️DanielLeaning on the Wisdom of OthersBottom Line:We are better together—God often delivers wisdom through community.Overview:Ministry was never meant to be done alone. In this episode, we explore the power of surrounding […]

  • S2E2: Rethinking Your Challenges
    on June 13, 2026 at 12:49 am

    🎙️ BillyEpisode Summary:Ministry challenges are unavoidable, but your perspective is a choice. In this episode, we explore how wise leaders respond to difficulty by seeking God, staying grounded in truth, and refusing to let […]

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