When Your Family Needs You More Than Your Ministry Does with Kasi and Shane Pruitt

The needs of ministry are real and constant—but what happens when your own family needs you more than the church does right now?

In this episode of the Ministry Wives podcast, host Amy Petersen talks with husband-and-wife duo Kasi and Shane Pruitt about navigating the tension between family and ministry demands. Shane serves as NAMB's National Next Gen Director, and Kasi serves with The Bucket Ministry, and together they share candidly from over 20 years of marriage and ministry—including walking through the loss of their son—about learning to trust each other's voice, communicating expectations clearly, and choosing harmony over an impossible standard of balance.

If you've ever felt like ministry and family are competing for the same limited hours, this episode is a reminder that seasons shift, sacrifice is part of the calling, and God can be glorified in both the good days and the hard ones.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode with Kasi & Shane Pruitt:

Why "harmony" is a healthier goal than "balance" between family and ministryWarning signs that it's time to reprioritize toward your familyPractical ways to stay emotionally present, not just physically presentWhy your spouse and kids need you to follow Jesus, not be perfectAnd more!

Resources & Links Mentioned:

The Bucket MinistryGenSendShane’s WebsiteCSB Teen Study BiblePlanting Wives ResourcesNAMB Women’s EvangelismWant to give a shout-out to a ministry wife in your life? Tell us about her by emailing us at resources@namb.net.

CONNECT

Connect with Amy
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Connect with the Pruitts
Kasi's Instagram // Shane's Instagram // Shane's Facebook

Connect with NAMB
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