The Female Church Leaders Podcast

FCLP 29 | Why People Can Attend for Years and Still Feel Unknown (Spiritual Gifts: Mercy & Shepherding)

In this thoughtful leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole explores two spiritual gifts that quietly shape the health of every ministry: Mercy and Shepherding. While these gifts often work behind the scenes, they play a vital role in helping people feel seen, cared for, connected, and supported over time. This episode helps female church leaders recognize the difference between caring for tasks and caring for people. You'll learn how to identify these gifts on your team, why they are often undervalued, and how developing them can strengthen discipleship, belonging, and long-term ministry health. TIMESTAMPS 1:58 - Understanding the gift of mercy  2:58 - How mercy reflects the heart of Jesus  3:26 - Challenges of measuring mercy ministry  5:11 - Supporting those with the gift of mercy  5:52 - Understanding the gift of pastor/shepherd  6:32 - Biblical imagery of shepherding Resources mentioned: The Spiritual Gifts Leadership Toolkit: kadicole.com/spiritualgifts [https://www.kadicole.com/spiritualgifts] Next Steps and Resources: * Take the Quiz: Identify your growth gap with our Sticky Floor Quiz at femalechurchleaders.com [http://femalechurchleaders.com/]. * Join a Cohort: Be part of our next Closing the Leadership Gap cohort for guided coaching and monthly Q&A with Kadi. Visit closingtheleadershipgap.com [http://closingtheleadershipgap.com/] to learn more. * Stay Connected: Follow us on Instagram @femalechurchleaders [https://www.instagram.com/femalechurchleaders/] for daily encouragement and leadership tools. * Spread the Word: If you found this episode helpful, please follow, rate, and share the podcast to help us reach more female church leaders. Tune in and get ready to lead with clarity, strength, and joy. Your calling matters, and we're here to support you every step of the way!

FCLP 28 | Why Some People Feel Like They're Failing at Leadership (Spiritual Gifts: Knowledge & Leadership)

In this practical leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole continues the Spiritual Gifts Summer Series by exploring two highly valued, but often misunderstood, gifts: Knowledge and Leadership. This episode examines how some people help keep ministries anchored in biblical truth while others naturally create direction, alignment, and momentum. You'll gain a clearer understanding of how these gifts function, why leadership is not the standard for spiritual maturity, and how to identify and develop people who strengthen both the theological foundation and future direction of your ministry. TIMESTAMPS 0:47 - People problems vs. systems problems  1:49 - The gift of knowledge and biblical insight  3:24 - How the gift of knowledge can be misunderstood  5:40 - The gift of leadership explained  6:56 - Leadership as a spiritual gift vs. cultural expectation  7:23 - How leadership expectations differ for men and women Resources mentioned: The Spiritual Gifts Leadership Toolkit: kadicole.com/spiritualgifts [https://www.kadicole.com/spiritualgifts] Next Steps and Resources: * Take the Quiz: Identify your growth gap with our Sticky Floor Quiz at femalechurchleaders.com [http://femalechurchleaders.com/]. * Join a Cohort: Be part of our next Closing the Leadership Gap cohort for guided coaching and monthly Q&A with Kadi. Visit closingtheleadershipgap.com [http://closingtheleadershipgap.com/] to learn more. * Stay Connected: Follow us on Instagram @femalechurchleaders [https://www.instagram.com/femalechurchleaders/] for daily encouragement and leadership tools. * Spread the Word: If you found this episode helpful, please follow, rate, and share the podcast to help us reach more female church leaders. Tune in and get ready to lead with clarity, strength, and joy. Your calling matters, and we're here to support you every step of the way!

FCLP 27 | Why Some Ministries Feel Like Family - and Others Don't (Spiritual Gifts: Hospitality & Intercession)

In this important leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole continues the Spiritual Gifts Summer Series by exploring two gifts that often operate quietly but shape the health of a ministry in profound ways: Hospitality and Intercession. This episode helps leaders recognize the difference between cultural expectations and spiritual gifting while uncovering why some ministries naturally foster deeper connection and support than others. You’ll gain practical insight into how these gifts strengthen belonging, provide spiritual covering, and create healthier ministry environments where people feel connected to both one another and to God. TIMESTAMPS 1:50 - Understanding the spiritual gift of hospitality  3:17 - Hospitality creates belonging, not just events  4:36 - Common confusions about hospitality and women's roles  6:09 - Introduction to the gift of prayer/intercession  6:58 - How intercessors experience prayer differently  8:23 - The spiritual dimension of ministry leadership Resources mentioned: The Spiritual Gifts Leadership Toolkit: kadicole.com/spiritualgifts [https://www.kadicole.com/spiritualgifts] Next Steps and Resources: * Take the Quiz: Identify your growth gap with our Sticky Floor Quiz at femalechurchleaders.com [http://femalechurchleaders.com/]. * Join a Cohort: Be part of our next Closing the Leadership Gap cohort for guided coaching and monthly Q&A with Kadi. Visit closingtheleadershipgap.com [http://closingtheleadershipgap.com/] to learn more. * Stay Connected: Follow us on Instagram @femalechurchleaders [https://www.instagram.com/femalechurchleaders/] for daily encouragement and leadership tools. * Spread the Word: If you found this episode helpful, please follow, rate, and share the podcast to help us reach more female church leaders. Tune in and get ready to lead with clarity, strength, and joy. Your calling matters, and we're here to support you every step of the way!

FCLP 26 | Why Not Everyone Wants to Lead - and Why That Matters (Spiritual Gifts: Healing/Miracles & Helps)

In this relevant leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole continues the Spiritual Gifts Summer Series by exploring two gifts that are often misunderstood in very different ways: Healing & Miracles and Helps & Service. This episode challenges common assumptions about influence, contribution, and what healthy ministry leadership actually looks like. You'll gain perspective on how these gifts strengthen the Church, why some of the most impactful people are often overlooked, and how leaders can better recognize, develop, and steward the people God has already entrusted to their care. TIMESTAMPS 02:12 - Overview of spiritual gifts of healing and miracles  03:15 - How to recognize someone with the gift of healing  4:01 - Healing spiritual gifts operate in specific moments 5:32 - Learning to hold outcomes with open hands  6:53 - The gift of helps and service explained  7:15 - Identifying people who genuinely enjoy serving  Resources mentioned: The Spiritual Gifts Leadership Toolkit: kadicole.com/spiritualgifts [https://www.kadicole.com/spiritualgifts] Next Steps and Resources: * Take the Quiz: Identify your growth gap with our Sticky Floor Quiz at femalechurchleaders.com [http://femalechurchleaders.com/]. * Join a Cohort: Be part of our next Closing the Leadership Gap cohort for guided coaching and monthly Q&A with Kadi. Visit closingtheleadershipgap.com [http://closingtheleadershipgap.com/] to learn more. * Stay Connected: Follow us on Instagram @femalechurchleaders [https://www.instagram.com/femalechurchleaders/] for daily encouragement and leadership tools. * Spread the Word: If you found this episode helpful, please follow, rate, and share the podcast to help us reach more female church leaders. Tune in and get ready to lead with clarity, strength, and joy. Your calling matters, and we're here to support you every step of the way!

FCLP 25 | The Difference Between Faith and Overfunctioning (Spiritual Gifts: Faith & Giving)

In this thoughtful leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole continues the Spiritual Gifts Summer Series by exploring two often-misunderstood gifts: faith and giving. This episode unpacks the difference between biblical faith and overfunctioning, while also reframing how leaders think about generosity, provision, and financial stewardship in the Church. You’ll gain perspective on how these gifts strengthen ministry momentum, why they can create tension for leaders, and how understanding them more clearly can expand both trust and leadership effectiveness. TIMESTAMPS 1:49 - Understanding the spiritual gift of faith  3:15 - How to identify people with the gift of faith on your team  4:30 - The difference between biblical faith and magical thinking  5:51 - Warning signs of over-functioning disguised as faith  7:49 - The spiritual gift of giving explained  8:29 - Why the gift of giving is often misunderstood in church culture Resources mentioned: The Spiritual Gifts Leadership Toolkit: kadicole.com/spiritualgifts [https://www.kadicole.com/spiritualgifts] Next Steps and Resources: * Take the Quiz: Identify your growth gap with our Sticky Floor Quiz at femalechurchleaders.com [http://femalechurchleaders.com/]. * Join a Cohort: Be part of our next Closing the Leadership Gap cohort for guided coaching and monthly Q&A with Kadi. Visit closingtheleadershipgap.com [http://closingtheleadershipgap.com/] to learn more. * Stay Connected: Follow us on Instagram @femalechurchleaders [https://www.instagram.com/femalechurchleaders/] for daily encouragement and leadership tools. * Spread the Word: If you found this episode helpful, please follow, rate, and share the podcast to help us reach more female church leaders. Tune in and get ready to lead with clarity, strength, and joy. Your calling matters, and we're here to support you every step of the way!