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The Glass House with Ben and Lynley Mandrell136. Through the Decades with Kathy LittonSend us a textWhat does it look like to serve faithfully in ministry through the decades? In this special episode of our "Through the Decades" series, Lynley Mandrell sits down with Kathy Litton—a pastor’s wife who has dedicated years to ministry, experiencing the highs and lows that come with a lifetime of service.Kathy’s journey is a testament to the resilience and grace required to navigate ministry through various seasons of life. From the early years of enthusiasm to the challenges of grief and loss, Kathy shares her story of personal growth...2025-03-3135 min

Seismic Soundoff250: Bridging Science and Society – The Impact of Geoscientists without Borders"Humanitarian geophysics isn’t separate from the industry – it’s part of what makes our profession so valuable to the world." In this episode, Geophysical Society of Houston Honoree Craig Beasley discusses the importance of the Geoscientists without Borders (GWB) program for companies interested in aligning with the UNSDGs and achieving their CSR goals. He also shares insights on how geoscientists can use their skills and experience from traditional (O&G) exploration work to contribute to solving humanitarian challenges globally. KEY TAKEAWAYS > The Origins of GWB – Craig shares how a personal connection to the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami and early skepticism from uni...2025-02-2027 min

The Mike Litton ExperienceVA Expert Teaches Success!Kathy Goughenour was born in St. Louis, Missouri and raised in Ferguson, Missouri. She and her siblings had a rough childhood. Her grandmother was the bright spot in her childhood and was the person that taught her values and work ethic. She went to work for the phone company and eventually for real estate agents. They told her that she was a virtual assistant and she loved it. She then discovered her love for teaching others how to succeed as a virtual assistant and now that is her business! Thank you for being our guest on The Mi...2024-02-2943 min

The Glass House with Ben and Lynley Mandrell80. Our Biggest Mistakes featuring Ed and Kathy Litton & Tyler LittonSend us a text All of us, including pastors and pastor’s families, need God’s grace every day. The question is not whether we will fail, but where will we turn when we do? On today’s episode Ben and Lynley have a candid conversation with Dr. Ed and Kathy Litton as they share their unique challenges and the mistakes they made in pastoral ministry. Ed and Kathy Litton live in Mobile, Alabama where Ed pastors Redemption Church. Kathy is the Director of Planter Spouse Development at the Send Network. Both lives took unexpected twists...2023-10-1631 min

Ministry Wives PodcastDiscouragement in Ministry (an interview with Kathy Litton)The difficulties of life as a ministry wife can often leave us feeling discouraged, and sometimes, when our expectations for life and ministry go unmet, we may even find ourselves feeling deep disappointment with God. My guest today, Kathy Litton, understands this feeling and joins me to discuss how we can face discouragement in ministry. Kathy lives in Mobile, AL with husband Dr. Ed Litton, pastor of Redemption Church. She knows the sting of death and the journey of loss against the backdrop of a loving Savior who proved to be faithful and good. Kathy is the...2022-08-1500 min

New Churches PodcastPastors are Professional ForgiversEpisode 690: Pastors often are criticized unfairly and need to forgive the sin, yet they also find themselves in the position of making mistakes that need to be forgiven. Host Clint Clifton explores various aspects of that challenge with Dave Harvey and Kathy Litton. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: How to fight the tendency to become hardhearted and thin-skinned How your response to others reveals your true grasp of the gospel That forgiving sets you free from bondage to resentment The most difficult part of extending forgiveness How conflict can help you identify toxic elements in you...2022-08-0923 min

New Churches PodcastChurch Planter Kids in a Secular SchoolEpisode 689: Church planting families face complex issues in today’s increasingly secular social environment, especially when it comes to children in school. Host Clint Clifton tackles the multilayered topic with Noah Oldham and Kathy Litton. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: How issues affect both planter families and church members Why there’s no one solution for these heart-wrenching and difficult decisions How to evaluate various schooling options How kids’ struggles with secular issues can galvanize Christian convictions Problems that can develop when parents over-isolate their children Helpful Resources: Interested in learning more? Check out our...2022-08-0423 min

New Churches PodcastPastoring at HomeEpisode 681: Sometimes church planters feel tension between being a pastor and a husband and father. Host Clint Clifton and guests Kathy Litton and Noah Oldham discuss how to deal with the practical issues “Pastor Dad” can face. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: What makes a church planting couple thrive Common struggles church planting families face How church planning families release pressures What a planting wife can do if her husband’s service is harming the family Questions planters need to ask their families regularly Helpful Resources: Books mentioned in this podcast: Pastor D...2022-07-0722 min

New Churches PodcastLeading and Loving Difficult Team MembersEpisode 650: Church leaders, at some point, will have a difficult time with a team member, which can lead to frustration, stress, anxiety or worry. Host Ed Stetzer discusses the challenges of leading difficult team members with Adam Muhtaseb of Redemption City Church in Baltimore and Kathy Litton, who leads NAMB’s planter spouse development team. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: What church planters need to remember as they approach conversations with difficult teammates The value of taking time to identify the strengths and weaknesses of difficult team members The role different temperaments play in understanding the...2022-03-1718 min

New Churches PodcastFriendship With Team MembersEpisode 649: Some people think pastors shouldn’t be friends with members of the congregation. Others think that’s a horrendous statement. Host Ed Stetzer discusses the challenges of having close friendships in church with Adam Muhtaseb of Redemption City Church in Baltimore and Kathy Litton, who leads NAMB’s planter spouse development team. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Why it’s important for church planters to have life-giving friendships with their planting team Advice about forging friendships with teammates without the perception of favoritism Cautions about forming deep friendships with those serving on your team How to “gu...2022-03-1522 min

Poitras PonderingsTeachability Trumps Talent“There is a noticeable common thread in most successful people—they are teachable. And correspondingly the opposite is true—the unteachable are stunted, ineffective or lack measurable success” (Kathy Ferguson Litton, “Teachability: An absolute necessity for effective leadership”). A global representative recently said, "Teachability trumps talent!" I’ve designed and developed a teachability quotient exercise for you. Please take it byfollowing the hyperlink below. TeachabilityQuotient If for some reason the shortened hyperlink doesn’t work then: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflVQWUX6D2...2021-11-0211 min

T Time: Spiritual conversations For, With and About Women.The journey of a pastor's wifeWhat is easily believed in the light is not easily seen in the dark. Today on T Time, we get to glean wisdom from the unique story of a two-time pastor's wife, Kathy Ferguson Litton, who shares her story of loss, grief and purpose all while church planting, parenting and surviving with faith. 00:23 Twanna introduces guest speaker, Kathy Ferguson Litton. 01:07 Twanna asks Kathy to share her story of being a second-time pastor's wife. 01:34 Kathy shares details of her first marriage to Rick Ferguson and how during a thriving season of ministry, her husband was...2021-10-0627 min

Disciple Her PodcastS04E03: The Spiritually Healthy Minister’s WifeSUMMARY: On this episode of Disciple Her, Julie Woodruff and Kandi Gallaty hear Kathy Litton’s story and what a spiritually healthy minister’s wife looks like. Kathy Litton is married to Pastor Ed Litton, is a former widow, and mother. She’s been in ministry for 45 years and is also the director of planting spouse development for NAMB. She and her husband currently live in Mobile, Alabama. You can find the ebook of “Five Markers of Healthy Planting Wives” here: https://www.namb.net/send-network/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/11/Five_Markers_of_Healthy_Planting_Wives.pdf TIME STAMPS:...2021-06-1534 min

Disciple Her PodcastS04E02: The Calling of a Minister’s WifeSUMMARY: On this episode of Disciple Her, Julie Woodruff and Kandi Gallaty discuss the calling of pastor’s wives with Kathy Litton, the director of planting spouse development at NAMB. TIME STAMPS: 0:24 – Welcome to Disciple Her 4:24 – What is NAMB? 6:04 – The calling of pastor’s wives 7:14 – The compatible call 7:53 – The shared call 8:30 – The supportive call 16:00 – When you don’t feel called to your husband’s ministry 25:30 – How to support your husband’s ministry when you work or watch kids full time LINKS: If you are a church leader, join our Replicate Network at ReplicateNetwork.com 2021-06-1533 min

Chair 2 LeadersThe Leader's Spouse Part 2 - Guest: Kathy Litton (EP 13)Ben & Danny continue their conversation with Kathy Litton about the roles of the leader's spouse. This week they explore how that role may look and ways to encourage the spouse within their unique gifting. And there's a little about the Denver Broncos too. EPISODE SPONSOR: www.cbc.edu/online The PACE college degree program at Central Baptist College in Conway, AR has a proven in-class, online or hybrid course format and multiple degrees to fit your busy schedule. They understand that you can't quit your full-time job, which is why they have developed a flexible format that has helped adults...2021-04-1529 min

Chair 2 LeadersThe Leader's Spouse - Guest: Kathy Litton (Ep 12)This week is our first of two episodes visiting with Kathy Litton who is Director of Planter Spouse Development with North American Mission Board (NAMB) . Hear her story and discuss ways leaders can love their spouse well. EPISODE SPONSOR: www.cbc.edu/online The PACE college degree program at Central Baptist College in Conway, AR has a proven in-class, online or hybrid course format and multiple degrees to fit your busy schedule. They understand that you can't quit your full-time job, which is why they have developed a flexible format that has helped adults for 20 years earn their degree while...2021-04-0829 min

The Priority Now PodcastConversation with Kathy Litton Part 2Carmen continues her conversation with Kathy Litton of the North American Mission Board about God's design in suffering. website: ibsa.org/women Facebook: Illinois Baptist Women 2020-06-1920 min

We Are Send Network (Video)EPISODE TAKEOVER: Emotionally supporting your husbandPastors and church planters are wearing a lot of hats these days. And while most people see only one side of their lives, their wives see it all—the good days and the bad. This special episode of We are Send Network features Kathy Litton, director of planting spouse development for Send Network, and Angie Lewis, a church planting spouse and Send Network vice president, Dhati Lewis’ wife, to talk about how spouses can emotionally support their husbands in this season and beyond. Related Blog Post: When your husband needs emotional support 2020-05-0700 min

We Are Send NetworkEPISODE TAKEOVER: Emotionally supporting your husbandPastors and church planters are wearing a lot of hats these days. And while most people see only one side of their lives, their wives see it all—the good days and the bad. This special episode of We are Send Network features Kathy Litton, director of planting spouse development for Send Network and Angie Lewis, a church planting spouse and Send Network vice president, Dhati Lewis’ wife, to talk about how spouses can emotionally support their husbands in this season and beyond. Related Blog Post: When your husband needs emotional support 2020-05-0700 min

We Are Send Network (Video)Navigating COVID-19 as a church planting wifeSupporting your husband, taking care of the kids and their schoolwork, following up with members in your church and sharing the gospel — planting wives do a lot. And now, with the COVID-19 outbreak, they do it all from their home. In this episode, Dhati Lewis sits down with Kathy Litton, director of planter spouse development for Send Network, and planting wife Seané Rice, who along with husband, Ryan, serve Connect Church in New Orleans, to talk about the unique challenges and fears COVID-19 presents for planting wives, how their church has continued to serve the community and practical ways the...2020-04-0900 min

We Are Send NetworkNavigating COVID-19 as a church planting wifeSupporting your husband, taking care of the kids and their schoolwork, following up with members in your church and sharing the gospel — planting wives do a lot. And now, with the COVID-19 outbreak, they do it all from their home. In this episode, Dhati Lewis sits down with Kathy Litton, director of planter spouse development for Send Network, and planting wife Seané Rice, who along with husband, Ryan, serve Connect Church in New Orleans, to talk about the unique challenges and fears COVID-19 presents for planting wives, how their church has continued to serve the community and practical ways the...2020-04-0900 min

Arkansas Baptist Women PodcastBonus Show: Kathy Litton Workshop, ECON 2020Just like we promised, here is the very first Bonus Show! Kathy Litton spoke to ministers wives and women in ministry at ECON 2020 in January. We recorded her session on the importance of positive emotional health in women in ministry!2020-02-1028 min

Arkansas Baptist Women PodcastA Conversation About Women's Ministry - Kathy LittonIn this episode, Andrea talks to Kathy Litton, Planter Spouse Development at Send Network apart of the North American Mission Board. She talks about her journey in ministry through losing her husband and how she helps women in ministry through the Send Network.2020-02-0323 min

SBC This WeekSBC Executive Committee Announces Possible Revision of Sex Abuse Prevention Proposal https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode218.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #218 The SBC Executive Committee and President J.D. Greear announced this week that there will be some potential revisions to their bylaw and amendment recommendations at the SBC Annual Meeting. We also sat down with President Greear to discuss his first year in office. News Recap: SBC EC may revise sex abuse prevention proposal http://bit.ly/2MurGhQ Missiona...2019-06-0153 min

ERLC PodcastKathy Litton on women in ministry and leadershipBetter Together captures our desire to partner together as men and women in the church and beyond to advance the kingdom with mutual support and care. Better Together will address a wide range of topics from sexual abuse, leadership, women and work, women’s ministry, and more. Today’s podcast features Kathy Litton. Litton is the Director of Planter Spouse Development at the North American Mission Board. Listen in as we discuss women in ministry and leadership. 2019-05-2118 min

Church Planter Coaching PodcastDeep Dive into Planter Wives’ Coaching with Cathie HeardWhat does church planter wives’ coach look like? How is it different from the coaching their husbands’ receive? Planter wives’ coaches ask questions in a gospel framework that result in action. Lean the value of coaching for planter wives and the challenges developing their coaches. Dino Senesi and Planter Spouse Care Director, Kathy Litton, interview Cathie Heard about planter wives’ coaching. Show notes: Geneva Push Coaching Resource page: https://genevapush.com/coach/ Kathy Litton&rsquo...2018-05-2200 min

Church Planter Coaching PodcastMy Coaching Story: Cathie Heard, director of coaching, Geneva PushHear the story of Geneva Push, a church planting network in Australia. See how coaching wives became a part of the DNA of the network. Kathy Litton and Cathie Heard discuss the needs of a church planter wife and how coaching can help. Dino Senesi and Spouse Care Director, Kathy Litton, of the Send Network interview Cathie Heard about planter wives’ coaching. Cathie Heard’s church planter wives’ encouragement videos: https://genevapush.com/resources/tag/cathie-heard/ Kathy Litton interview about planter wives’ care: ...2018-05-0800 min

Send North America Conference 2012The Sacred Influence of a WifeKathy Litton. Wives have tremendous influence in their husbands' lives. A ministry wife has the capacity to influence her husband's soul and his ministry to help advance the kingdom of God. Kathy identifies five ways to create positive influence and five things to avoid that create negative influence.2001-05-1000 min