Thankful Homemaker: A Christian Homemaking Podcast

Encouraging Your Husband’s Leadership in the Home with Doug Ferrell

February 20, 2026·52 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

How can we encourage our husband’s leadership in our homes? In this episode, Doug joins me for an honest conversation about spiritual leadership in the home. We talk about how wives can strengthen their husbands through prayer, encouragement, respect, and trusting God’s sovereignty. We walk through nine practical ways to build up leadership in our homes and remind ourselves that Jesus Christ is the true Head of our home. Obedience in the small, everyday moments really does strengthen a marriage — and we hope this episode encourages you in yours. Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes on all the links and resources mentioned in today's episode.  Homemaking Matters: Living for God's Glory in the Ordinary Marriage Series on the Podcast & Blog Submission Posts & Podcasts 40-Week Husband Encouragement (Free PDF for Wives) EP 179: Encouraging Your Husband: Biblical Wisdom for Building Him Up with Grace Common Struggles Wives Face in Encouraging Their Husband’s Leadership RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest & Instagram Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Subscribe to the Podcast on Your Favorite App  Online Courses & Printables Thankful Homemaker Merchandise Buy Marci a Cup of Coffee xo

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