The Interview With First Lady Patrice Kirksey
From Growing The Leader Within by Dr Gayla Holley
May 8, 2026 · 38 min · Season 7 · Episode 4
About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges faced by a pastor's wife after her husband's passing, focusing on grief, identity, and faith in leadership.
When a Pastor goes to Heaven, his wife is often left carrying not only the weight of deep personal grief, but also the responsibility of continuing to lead and shepherd the church they built together. In the midst of mourning the loss of her husband, she may also struggle with the loss of identity, purpose, and the life she once knew as a ministry partner. Yet even in this painful season, God remains faithful to guide her steps, strengthen her heart, and remind her that her calling and her li...
People in this episode
Host: Dr Gayla Holley
Guest: Patrice Kirksey
Topics covered
- grief
- leadership
- faith
- identity
- ministry
Keywords
- pastor's wife
- grief
- leadership
- faith
- identity
- ministry
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