Ep 95 with Rachel Hughes: Beyond Permission: Living Boldly in Your God-Given Authority

You were created for influence—not by grasping for power, but by walking in the authority God already placed inside you. In this episode, host Christine Caine sits down with Anglican pastor and leader Rachel Hughes for a profound conversation on calling, spiritual warfare, women’s leadership, and learning to partner with the Holy Spirit in everyday life. Rachel shares her journey from BBC television to pastoring a thriving church, the unseen battle that keeps women small, and why embracing the supernatural is essential for spiritual formation. If you’re longing for clarity, courage, or fresh fire—this episode is for you.

SHOW NOTES:

From TV Sets to Church Leadership

Rachel shares her surprising journey from studying film, working at the BBC, and walking away from faith—to rediscovering Jesus, marrying into ministry, and discerning a call she never expected.

Calling, Marriage, and Co-Leadership

How Rachel and her husband Tim learned to lead side-by-side, honor one another’s gifts, and build a church rooted in authenticity, unity, and mutual calling.

Leading in the Anglican Church in 2025

A candid look at liturgy, tradition, structure, and accountability—and how Gas Street Church embraces both spiritual depth and contemporary expression.

The Battle for Women’s Voices

Rachel speaks directly to the internal and spiritual barriers women face, why misogyny is a spiritual strategy of the enemy, and how Scripture dismantles limiting theology.

Intercession, Wailing Women & Spiritual Awakening

A deeper dive into Jeremiah’s “skillful wailing women,” the prophetic moment at Empower21, and why God is calling women to a new level of intercession and authority.

Find Rachel on Instagram at @remhughes78