The Church & Marriage/Ministry Balance

I had the pleasure of interviewing an amazing couple, Shea & Michelle Watson about how to balance marriage and ministry. They dropped some great nuggets about this topic, including advice for singles seeking a balanced marriage. You don't want to miss this conversation!

Shea and Michelle Watson love Jesus and host The Pantry Podcast together. They serve up spiritual nutrition for your eternal storehouse with every Wednesday episode. The Watsons met one Sunday Service and grew to know each other better because of how involved they both were (and still are) in various ministries in their local assembly. Combined, the two are involved in the outreach, design, technical, logistical, men's, women's, mother's, and life group ministries of Greater Grace Christian Fellowship. Additionally, Shea works full time away from their home just outside of DC, while Michelle stays home with their daughter, Calia, to freelance design for clients and run Thirtyone25—a faith blog and apparel store. They're passionate about empowering people to understand one's identity in Christ and an eternal mindset.

Interview Highlights

The Watsons share the potential threats ministry can have on a marriage and how to avoid them.

“Marriage is a ministry.” – Michelle Watson

“I need to know who’s in my ministry. I need to know my wife.” – Shae Watson

The Watsons share tips on how we can prioritize our time.

“It’s called scheduling. It’s called organizing.” – Shae Watson

“I don’t need to find my own busy work. I can trust Him to give me things that fit in my day.” – Michelle Watson

“When we number our days and we take it away from our own laziness, our own desires, man, the Lord establishes our steps.” – Shae Watson

We talk about working in ministry together and separately.

“A wife has to allow or let her husband be a part of the ministry. A husband needs to be able to release and let his wife be a part of the ministry.” – Shae Watson

“Why aren’t you addicted to quality time with God?” – Michelle Watson

The Watsons share how serving in ministry has strengthened their marriage.

“People forget that we were married to God first.” – Shae Watson

“You get to encourage each other when it gets hard.” – Michelle Watson

The Watsons share encouraging words to Singles.

“You don’t have to consider your life a failure if you never get married to a human being.” – Michelle Watson

"So men, seek God." - Shae Watson

Relevant Links & Resources

* Listen to The Pantry Podcast at https://thepantrypodcast.com/.

* Follow The Pantry Podcast on Facebook & Instagram.  

* Follow Shae on Instagram and email him at [email protected].

* Follow Michelle's blog and shop her appeal at https://thirtyone25.com/. 

* Follow this podcast on Instagram and Twitter.

*Connect with your host, Sherry Jones, and learn about her books, coaching program, etc at https://linktr.ee/sherryspeakslife.

*I would love to hear from you! Email me at [email protected] to share your thoughts on today's episode, be a guest, and/or advertise your business, products, or services on this podcast. 

Take care. be blessed, be safe, and remember, the church is not a building. We are the church!