A Pastor's Wife on Ministry & Motherhood: Raising Kids, Marriage & Serving the Church with Valerie Murray

A Pastor's Wife on Ministry & Motherhood: Raising Kids, Marriage & Serving the Church with Valerie Murray

In this guest episode, Abby and Faith sit down with Abby's mom, Valerie Murray, for a conversation about ministry, marriage, motherhood, and what it looks like to faithfully serve the Lord through various seasons of life. As a pastor's wife, mother of four, teacher, and active member of her local church, Valerie shares stories from her family's journey through ministry—from seminary with young children to raising a family while planting a church. We discuss how she and her husband have approached ministry as a team, prioritized their marriage and children, and navigated the unique challenges that come with raising pastor's kids. Throughout the conversation, Valerie offers practical wisdom for young moms, ministry families, and anyone seeking to live a life of steady faithfulness. This episode is full of encouragement, perspective, and a beautiful reminder that God works through our obedience to follow the expectations He's laid out for us to live faithfully. Shop Sacred Ordinary apparel: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SacredOrdinaryHome Read our blog: https://sacredordinary.wixsite.com/blog Follow along: https://www.instagram.com/sacredordinarypod/

Finding a Church Home: What We Look For, Red Flags & Denominations

In this episode, we're talking all about finding a church home as an adult. We each share our church backgrounds, our experiences navigating church transitions, and where we're currently at in the process (Abby after a year at her church home and Faith as she searches for a church after moving). We discuss the criteria we've used to evaluate churches, what matters most when discerning where to plant roots, and how to balance doctrine, community, leadership, and personal preferences. We also share some of the lessons we've learned along the way and encouragement for anyone currently in a season of church searching. We briefly hit on our denominational backgrounds, as well as some of the benefits and challenges we see within denominations more broadly. Whether you're moving, graduating, newly married, or simply looking for a church where you can grow and serve, this conversation is full of practical wisdom and honest reflection on finding a healthy church home 🤍 Shop Sacred Ordinary apparel: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SacredOrdinaryHome Read our blog: https://sacredordinary.wixsite.com/blog Follow along: https://www.instagram.com/sacredordinarypod/

From Cottagecore to Coastal Grandma: Finding Our Style, Designing on a Budget & Thrifting Timeless Pieces

In this episode, we're chatting all about personal style—both in our homes and in our closets—and how our tastes have evolved over the years. From cottagecore to coastal grandma and everything in between, we share where we've landed, what has influenced our style journeys, and how we're leaning into trends while also holding on to what we genuinely love. We also talk about designing and decorating on a budget, thrifting timeless pieces, avoiding trend fatigue, and learning to create spaces and wardrobes that feel authentic to us and keep up with the fun of the times. Whether you're in your early twenties trying to figure out your aesthetic or simply looking for permission to embrace what you love, this episode is a fun, encouraging conversation about finding confidence in your preferences and creating an aesthetic life that feels like you. 🤍 Shop Sacred Ordinary apparel: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SacredOrdinaryHome Read our blog: https://sacredordinary.wixsite.com/blog Follow along: https://www.instagram.com/sacredordinarypod/

What We Wish We Knew: Graduating College, Getting Married Young, & Starting a Family

In this episode, we’re sharing the things we genuinely wish someone would have sat us down and told us before graduating college, getting married young, and starting a family. We talk about the transition from community-heavy Christian college life into the “real world,” navigating loneliness and change, learning communication early in marriage, practical wedding and registry advice, and the realities of stepping into adulthood faster than expected. We also dive into motherhood — what Abby wishes she knew before becoming a mom and how we as friends, family, and community can better support new moms in a tangible way. This episode feels like a big sister conversation full of practical wisdom, encouragement, and honest reflections for anyone stepping into a new season of adulthood. Shop Sacred Ordinary apparel: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SacredOrdinaryHome Read our blog: https://sacredordinary.wixsite.com/blog Follow along: https://www.instagram.com/sacredordinarypod/

God Still Does Miracles: Moving Out of State, Expecting A Baby Soon, & Trusting God in the Unknown

This week’s episode is a life update from both of us as we step into big, unknown seasons. Faith shares about moving out of state, Abby shares about preparing to welcome a new baby soon, and we both reflect on what it looks like to trust God when the future feels uncertain. We talk honestly about prayers that aren’t answered the way we expect, how sometimes God provides shelter in the storm rather than removing the storm itself, and the quiet ways He proves His faithfulness in transition. This is a hopeful, faith-filled conversation about change, trusting the Lord in the in-between, and looking ahead with expectation for what He’s doing in both of our lives. Shop Sacred Ordinary apparel: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SacredOrdinaryHome Read our blog: https://sacredordinary.wixsite.com/blog Follow along: https://www.instagram.com/sacredordinarypod/