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The Lion Inside Your Husband (and How to Call It Out ) with Stacie Wood

October 06, 2025

 There is a lion inside your husband and one of our missions as wives is to help call it out. This week on the Gather Moms Podcast, Kate sits down with Stacie Wood — wife, mom of three, teaching pastor, and co-leader of Saddleback Church alongside her husband, Andy.

Stacie opens her heart about the real struggles and victories of marriage, motherhood, and ministry. From the early days of church planting in Texas and the Bay Area to stepping into leadership at Saddleback, she shares lessons learned about leaning on God, embracing your gifts, and encouraging your spouse.

In this episode, we talk about:

  • Why a husband’s greatest need is respect (and how culture often gets it wrong)
  • What it means to “call out the lion” in your husband
  • Pitfalls many wives fall into — and how to avoid them
  • How to encourage your husband in a slump without nagging
  • The power of perseverance in motherhood when you feel weary
  • Practical rhythms for protecting family time in the middle of ministry and busyness

This conversation is filled with wisdom, encouragement, and practical steps you can start today to strengthen your marriage and family. Whether you’re a new mom just starting out or a seasoned mama navigating teenage years, this one will bless you!

Tune in, be encouraged, and share this with another mom who needs hope today.

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