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Spiritual Gifts: Using Motivational Gifts When She Serves Podcast Host: Brenda Leavenworth Guests: Krista Fox & Christy Duff In this episode of the When She Serves Podcast, Brenda Leavenworth is joined by Krista Fox and Christy Duff for a practical and biblical conversation about motivational gifts and how God uniquely equips His people to serve the Body of Christ. Drawing from Romans 12 and the broader biblical teaching on spiritual gifts, the discussion explores how understanding our God-given motivations can help us serve more effectively, build healthier ministry teams, and grow in our calling. The conversation encourages listeners to identify their spiritual gifts, embrace the unique ways God has wired them, and use those gifts faithfully in ministry and everyday life. Whether you're serving in church leadership, volunteering behind the scenes, or simply seeking greater clarity about your purpose, this episode offers encouragement and practical insight for discovering and using your spiritual gifts. What motivational gifts are and why they matter The difference between gifting, personality, and calling How spiritual gifts strengthen the Body of Christ Recognizing the ways God has uniquely wired you Common challenges that arise when we misunderstand our gifts Learning to appreciate and collaborate with people who are gifted differently Practical ways to begin serving within your areas of gifting Encouragement for women serving in ministry and leadership ✨ God has uniquely gifted every believer for service. ✨ Understanding your motivational gifts can bring clarity to your calling and ministry role. ✨ Healthy ministry teams thrive when diverse gifts work together rather than compete. ✨ Spiritual gifts are intended to build up others and glorify God. ✨ Discovering your gifts often happens through serving, community, and spiritual growth. Romans 12:3–8 1 Corinthians 12 Ephesians 4:11–16 1 Peter 4:10–11 When She Serves Podcast When She Serves Conference & Ministry Resources Krista Fox serves alongside the When She Serves ministry team and is passionate about equipping women for effective ministry leadership through biblical teaching, discipleship, and practical ministry training. Christy Duff brings years of ministry experience and a heart for encouraging women to discover their God-given purpose, gifts, and calling within the local church and beyond. For additional podcast episodes, conference information, resources, and encouragement for women in ministry, visit: When She Serves If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who is seeking to better understand and use her spiritual gifts in service to Christ. Episode SummaryIn This EpisodeKey TakeawaysScripture ReferencesResources & LinksAbout the GuestsKrista FoxChristy DuffConnect with When She Serves 00:00 Stop Striving Solo 00:35 Show Intro And Series Setup 01:52 Why Motivational Gifts Matter 04:06 Romans 12 Gifts Overview 06:10 Gift Of Prophecy Explained 08:35 Where Prophecy Shows Up 11:24 Gift Of Serving And Martha 14:25 Gift Of Teaching And Training 18:22 Gift Of Exhortation In Love 22:29 Truth in Love 23:46 Gift of Giving 24:58 Spirit Led Generosity 28:59 Leadership and Administration 31:08 Compassion and Mercy 35:06 Every Role Matters 38:45 Helps and Closing Charge Connect Whensheserves.com Facebook Group Instagram

In this episode of When She Serves, Brenda and guest Janie Alford begin a three-part series on spiritual gifts by focusing on the manifestation gifts in 1 Corinthians 12:1–11, emphasizing that these are visible works of the Holy Spirit given “for the profit of all,” not badges of spirituality or tools for entertainment or profit. They discuss how the Spirit distributes gifts as He wills and why they must operate under Scripture, with discernment to guard against misuse, false prophecy, celebrity culture, and manipulative or fraudulent practices. The conversation defines and distinguishes word of wisdom, word of knowledge, faith, healings, miracles, prophecy, discerning of spirits, tongues, and interpretation of tongues, including biblical guidelines for order in corporate worship (especially 1 Corinthians 14) and encouragement to desire and practice these gifts in the church and everyday ministry. 00:00 Fake Prophets Warning 00:52 Series Overview 01:40 Purpose of Gifts 04:04 Misuse and Discernment 05:37 Reading 1 Corinthians 12 07:30 Gifts as He Wills 08:55 Word of Wisdom 12:21 Word of Knowledge 15:48 Gift of Faith 19:53 Healing Gift Abuses 24:31 Miracles Defined 25:06 What Counts as Miracles 26:34 Salvation as Miracle 27:33 Gift of Prophecy 29:24 Discerning of Spirits 31:56 Tongues Explained 34:16 Order in Worship 36:05 Prayer Language Benefits 39:30 Singing in Tongues 39:54 Interpretation and Testing 42:47 Gifts for Today 44:59 Scripture Wrap Up 45:39 Final Encouragement

The Foundational Dysfunction: Overcoming the Absence of Trust on Ministry Teams In this episode, the hosts begin a five-part series on Patrick Lencioni’s The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by focusing on the foundational issue: the absence of trust. They discuss how unmet expectations can breed suspicion, and define trust as believing the best about others, especially when mistakes, lateness, or failures occur. The conversation emphasizes that trust grows through leader-initiated vulnerability, honest communication, and creating a culture of grace rather than performance, where people feel safe admitting weakness, asking for help, receiving correction, and taking risks. They outline consequences of low trust—self-protection, filtered conversations, dangerous feedback, performative meetings, buried conflict, and breakdown of collaboration—and suggest practices like direct conversations, defending teammates, clear expectations, valuing discipleship, using strengths and personality tools, investing personal time, and apologizing quickly.

Today, Krista sits down with Sheila Sells of Poimen Ministries for a rich conversation about her life and calling to minister across remarkably diverse settings. Sheila has served as an assistant chaplain during her tenure as an officer in the Wyoming Air National Guard, and has walked faithfully alongside her husband as he stepped into the role of lead pastor at Calvary Chapel Cheyenne. Whether you're in ministry, exploring your own calling, or simply in need of encouragement, Sheila's hard-won wisdom and gracious spirit are sure to leave you uplifted. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. --- When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠info@whensheleads.org⁠

In this episode, Rosemary chats with Amy Nunnally to talk about her experience as a pastor's wife as they stepped into the new role of leading Legacy Christian Fellowship. She opens up about the faith it takes to leave the familiar, find your footing in a new congregation, and discover how God is uniquely calls people to lead and serve in seasons of unknown. Whether you're in a season of transition yourself or simply need encouragement to trust God's placement in your life, this conversation is filled with wisdom, vulnerability, and hope for every woman walking a path of purpose. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. --- When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.Email us at ⁠⁠⁠info@whensheleads.org⁠

In this episode, Brenda and Krista sit down to discuss the real, and often painful experience of entering the empty-nester phase of life after your children move out. They reflect on how your identity, purpose, and calling shift when daily motherhood changes, and how God often uses this season to deepen calling rather than diminish it. Listeners will be encouraged to embrace the season with trust, seeing it as a time for renewal, deeper dependence on God, and fresh opportunities to serve. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. --- When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠info@whensheleads.org⁠⁠

In this episode, Brenda, Kelly, and Christy discuss the process and reasons for crafting their own original Bible studies for the women in their communities. They candidly share the challenges of developing biblically sound content and thought-provoking discussion questions, while also celebrating the profound impact of creating materials that speak directly to the unique needs and experiences of the women in their respective churches. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. --- When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.Email us at ⁠⁠⁠info@whensheleads.org⁠

In this episode, Brenda sits down with Shannon Deane to discuss her experience and role as her husband Andy (Cornerstone Community Church) transitioned to the role of lead pastor right before the COVID pandemic of 2020. She shares some of the challenges, identity shifts, and spiritual growth that came with learning to support her husband while discovering her own place in the life of this church. Her story offers honest insight and encouragement for anyone walking through a season of change in ministry. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. --- When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.Email us at ⁠⁠info@whensheleads.org⁠

In this breakout session from the 2024 West Coast Conference, Robin Lewis explores how Christian women can navigate tension while remaining grounded in truth. You’ll be encouraged to sit in uncertainty without striving for quick resolution and approach hard conversations with courage, humility, and a steady confidence rooted in Christ. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. --- When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell.Email us at ⁠info@whensheleads.org⁠

In this episode, Brenda sits down with Kelly and Shannon to explore how women in church leadership can steward their time with wisdom, clarity, and grace. They discuss practical, faith-centered strategies for setting boundaries, prioritizing family and ministry, and aligning your schedule with God’s calling rather than constant demands. If you’re juggling meetings, mentoring, family, and personal devotion, this conversation will help you lead with intention instead of exhaustion. We pray that this conversation encourages you to continue to lead with humility and transparency by the filling and empowerment of the Spirit. --- When She Leads is a podcast for women in ministry hosted by Brenda Leavenworth, Krista Fox, Rosemary Cady, and Kelly Bell. Email us at info@whensheleads.org Follow us on Instagram at @whensheleads