Episode 227: Hannah Kurtz Interview - Divine Detours From College Campus to Church Home - Pastors' Wives Tell All

In this episode, we sit down with Hannah Kurtz, a pastor’s wife, homeschool mama, and soon-to-be mom of six, to share the twists and turns of her family’s ministry journey. Hannah and her husband, Thor, began full-time ministry in 2017, eventually following a mission-trip “divine detour” to Lincoln, Illinois, where Thor now serves as the youth pastor at Open Arms.Hannah opens up about their transition to a new church—including the unique challenge of living on a college campus in the middle of being converted into their church campus. She shares honestly about grieving the move, navigating ministry on unfamiliar ground, and the quiet emotional weight pastors’ wives often carry.With humor (yes, Thor collects strange items just to scare people), warmth, and deep faith, Hannah talks about community support, prayer, and the unexpected joy of watching God’s provision—like her son praying for a baby brother before they even knew one was coming. Her story is full of resilience, hope, and the reminder that ministry transitions are hard… but never walked alone.Key Takeaways

A mission trip led them to an unexpected new calling in Lincoln, IL.
They lived on a college campus while it was being transformed into the church campus.
Transitioning to a new church brought emotional challenges and grief.
Community support is essential for pastors and their families.
Prayer played a major role in their family’s story—from ministry decisions to a son praying for a baby brother.
Having a strong network of pastors’ wives makes all the difference.
God’s faithfulness is evident in every twist, detour, and new beginning.

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