Ep 69 with Sharon Hodde Miller: Rethinking Church, Calling, and What It Means to Lead with Integrity

In this episode, host Christine Caine sits down with Sharon Hodde Miller for a dynamic conversation on church leadership, calling, and trusting the Holy Spirit’s leading. Sharon shares how she and her husband planted a church after resisting the call and why leading as co-pastors has reshaped their ministry. They dive into gender roles, church hurt, theological formation, and how to reach a generation with deep skepticism toward religion. Listen in and find encouragement to pursue your calling with renewed boldness!

SHOW NOTES:
From “Never” to “Yes”
Sharon shares how God radically redirected her and her husband’s plans, calling them to plant Bright City Church in Durham, NC—even though they never saw it coming.

Co-Leading as Spouses with Complimentary Gifts
Sharon discusses the power of shared leadership and how she and her husband lead from their strengths, modeling teamwork and mutual honor.

The Gap Between the World and the Church
They talk about why so many are disillusioned with the church, how distrust has grown, and what the church must do to restore credibility and hope.

Women in Leadership: Opportunity and Resistance
In a highly educated city, women lead in every space—except the church. Sharon shares how she’s using her voice to change that.

Wine and Wineskins
Sharon and Christine explore why clinging to tradition isn’t the answer—and why only the Holy Spirit can help the church engage a changing world with lasting power.

Follow Sharon Hodde Miller, @sharonhmiller 

Follow Christine @ChristineCaine

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