In this empowering and thought-provoking episode of The F.E.E.L. Podcast, host Melissa Crook welcomes Kaley Ihfe—educator, retreat leader, writer, and ministry encourager—for a heartfelt conversation about living out of personal convictions rather than cultural pressures. Kaley shares her journey of embracing God-given identity, spiritual authenticity, and inner freedom in a world full of competing expectations.
With advanced degrees in Christian Ministry, Counseling, and Communication, Kaley has spent her life guiding others through faith-based growth, emotional healing, and spiritual discernment. As the director of Lavish Hope Retreats and co-author of groundbreaking work on women in church leadership, Kaley offers practical wisdom and soul-nourishing encouragement for anyone longing to break free from roles they never chose.
How to live from your soul’s purpose instead of society’s expectations
Kaley’s experience leading as a woman in Christian ministry
How faith, justice, and authenticity intersect in spiritual growth
Why embracing emotional honesty leads to deeper connection with God
Tools for staying grounded in who God says you are—not who others expect you to be
📖 Lavish Hope Retreats – Spiritual retreats nurturing ministry wives
🗣️ Retreat Speaker: “Will You Be My Neighbor?” – UA Church of Christ, Austin, TX
📝 Published Study: Oneness in Christ: Women Leading in Public Worship – Broadway Church of Christ
📚 Bible Teacher, Small Group Leader, & Curriculum Writer
🌐 Kaley’s involvement includes NAACP, Children’s Home of Lubbock, Open Door, and local education/PTA leadership.
The Road Back to You – Ian Cron & Suzanne Stabile
The Path Between Us – Suzanne Stabile
Invitation to Silence and Solitude – Ruth Haley Barton
Spiritual Direction – Henri Nouwen
living authentically as a Christian woman
breaking free from cultural expectations
spiritual identity and emotional healing
women in church leadership
Christian retreat speaker
Lavish Hope Retreats
Bible study for ministry wives
faith and social justice
Christian women and self-worth
emotional wellness through spirituality
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