Stained Glass Kids

Stained Glass Kids Stained Glass Kids is a podcast bringing light to our stories as PK’s/ministry kids. Hosted by Yancy. I love Jesus and His Church. StainedGlassKids.com

Hosted by Yancy: Author, Dove Award winning music artist, and chart-topping songwriter. But of all the things she could include in her bio, there is one thing she has been since the day she was born: a pastor’s kid. "Along my journey as a ministry kid, I’ve realized how much isn’t being talked about, both good and bad, and through this series I aim to change that. I want you to know my heart in th

ese conversations. This isn’t me swinging a baseball bat around to be hurtful or destructive. This isn’t about buzz words like Church hurt or deconstruction. I’m not here to drag names and places through the mud. Think of it like a historical home or property. You don’t just take down a wall or make major changes without some critical care and TLC. I want to see the Church capital C thrive. It is a historical treasure, worth celebrating but also worth stewarding, honoring and supporting in the years to come” Yancy shared.

“I don’t like seeing my parents hurt. Even as a kid. I wouldn’t wanna see my parents hurt. I don’t like that now. And I ...
06/06/2026

“I don’t like seeing my parents hurt. Even as a kid. I wouldn’t wanna see my parents hurt. I don’t like that now. And I don’t know that a lot of people realize how, how challenging that can be, not just on the pastor, but their entire family. I had a hard time being open about how I was feeling even to my parents. ‘Cause I knew they were hurting. I didn’t wanna add onto it…I’ve spent a lifetime of practicing putting on the face and not letting people see what’s going on inside, because of that pressure.”

Episode 83: Perfectly Perfect Perfectionism with Angela Bainter is full of honest confessions you’ll identify with and recognize pieces of your own story in hers. Push play this week. Be sure to share it with a friend. All it takes is one text or message sent. Let’s encourage someone else that their story matters and God is with them through all of it.

These insights are valuable whether you’re a parent, Pastor of any kind or a PK. Let’s lean in, learn, grow and build healthier churches and ministries. That’s the heart of this podcast. Healing and rebuilding. Be sure to share these messages with a peer you have. Help us spread the word about our family.

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“There are few careers where the work you do is also the basis of your belief system. My husband and I, last year when w...
06/04/2026

“There are few careers where the work you do is also the basis of your belief system. My husband and I, last year when we were on vacation, we met this man. There was something different about him. And, the more we talked, I could just tell that the way he was communicating, he was this person of faith…He’s not doing it for a paycheck. You know, their calling is real. The ministry. And you do it because you so deeply believe that God wants you to do this work- to bring people closer. You know that Jesus wants to be closer to people, and you are helping to facilitate that here on Earth. And that’s the belief system. A paycheck’s important. We have to eat. But you’re not doing it just to, to get paid. You’re doing it because you so deeply believe and feel called that that’s what God wants you to do.”

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with Angela Bainter about her life as a PK and how she carried that into her workplace and career. Always looking for harmony in relationships and a lifetime of putting on the face began a journey of anxiety. After an uninvited exodus from a 35-year-history while her Mom battled cancer, she had to reconcile “they lost their friend too.” This conversation is about exploring at college, the silver spoon of faith, calling and learning to have confidence in who God made you to be.

Take a listen then be sure to subscribe, rate and review these conversations so more ministry families can heal, learn and grow.

“I thought about the term born with a silver spoon in your mouth, and that's for people of wealth. And I felt like I was...
06/04/2026

“I thought about the term born with a silver spoon in your mouth, and that's for people of wealth. And I felt like I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth spiritually. My parents just have this, my mom especially, has this simple, sweet, and steady faith. In God. And it doesn't waver. She is just so strong.” Angela Bainter

Episode 83: Perfectly Perfect Perfectionism with Angela Bainter is this week’s conversation. It’s full of so many special moments we know you will identify with and be able to learn from. Take a listen. Subscribe and then share it too.

These stories are for you whether you’re from a ministry family or currently are parenting PK’s. Whether you need to heal and exhale or listen and learn, this is our story as Stained Glass Kids.

I caught a glimpse of something this morning. It wasn’t the numbers of those who listen to the podcast. It was the multi...
06/03/2026

I caught a glimpse of something this morning. It wasn’t the numbers of those who listen to the podcast. It was the multiplication of those impacted BECAUSE someone listened to the podcast. Whether it be the PK that lives at your house or the ministry kid that is part of a ministry that you lead and care for. There are ripple effects from all of our lives.

A friend posted this verse today. Funny enough I share it in a different translation in an upcoming episode. But today as I read Psalm 27:13 in the NKJV I realized it describes my life till now as someone that has seen behind the scenes and has been on the front lines myself. There’s a reason why I stay. There’s a reason why I look beyond the person in front of me, to keep my eyes on Jesus. Here’s what this verse says: “I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.”

I’m thankful for the multiplication of God like He opened my eyes to see today. 💚
I’m also thankful for the faithfulness of God. Because of Him, I am still here. You’re invited to join me. Every week. New conversations of real life people that have a story to tell as Stained Glass Kids.

“Don’t tell yourself you’re alone because what you say becomes what you think. What you think becomes what you believe, ...
06/02/2026

“Don’t tell yourself you’re alone because what you say becomes what you think. What you think becomes what you believe, and what you believe becomes how you act, and how you act is how you live.”

We LOVED having Israel Shows on the podcast this week. He shared so many good things. Swipe for some of these favorites:
1. Shout out to the homeschooled pastor’s kids.
2. God has so much better planned for you than a stereotype of a church kid.
3. I love being who I was born to be but why do I wanna kill myself?
4. Either this dude laced me with something or God is real!
5. There’s a uniqueness about YOU that matters but plenty of people have very similar feelings, sin and valleys.

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with Israel Shows about his life as a PK. This 18-year-old already has a rich testimony that took him from believing lies, living life online as an LGBT activist and headed towards taking his own life. However, one experience at the altar changed everything for this teen. Followed by a healing that proved to him Jesus was real. This conversation is about identity, friend groups, seeing colors in worship and why he changed his name. If you’ve ever struggled with your PK identity, Israel has a word for you in this conversation.

Take a listen then be sure to subscribe, rate and review these conversations so more ministry families can heal, learn and grow.

“I feel like it’s so common, one of the biggest things with really just young people today is like, “I’m so alone. No on...
05/31/2026

“I feel like it’s so common, one of the biggest things with really just young people today is like, “I’m so alone. No one’s dealing with what I’m dealing with.” And I feel like to that I would say you’re right. No one’s dealing with what you’re dealing with because you have your own specific life. You have your own specific circumstances. You have parents with their own names and maybe pets, maybe no pets. But there’s there’s a uniqueness about you that matters to the point where no one’s going through what you’re going through, but there’s plenty of people who have gone through very similar feelings, very similar sin, very similar valleys.”

We love learning from all the ages and seasons of PK’s over the years. Episode 82: Something Better For Your Life with Israel Shows is the true story of a an 18 year old Pastor’s Kid and you’ll be better for having listened to what he shares.

These insights are valuable whether you’re a parent, Pastor of any kind or a PK. Let’s lean in, learn, grow and build healthier churches and ministries. That’s the heart of this podcast. Healing and rebuilding. Be sure to subscribe, like and share the podcast.

Israel found himself at an altar, reluctantly and the speaker ended up reading his mail by the Spirit of God naming even...
05/31/2026

Israel found himself at an altar, reluctantly and the speaker ended up reading his mail by the Spirit of God naming even the untold details of his story…”That was the beginning of one of, if not the most important moment in my entire life. I remember thinking, “I did not do this. Obviously, God is real to an extent.” And I’m kind of a logical thinker about certain things. And I remember going, “Okay, either this dude laced me with something or God is real…People don’t believe me when I tell them this, but it’s the coolest thing. I began to see the music that they were playing visibly in different colors, shapes, textures, tones, all this stuff, and it was like the music was trying to literally paint what it looked like to worship God in that song. And it was like these sound waves and frequencies, praising God.”

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with Israel Shows about his life as a PK. This 18-year-old already has a rich testimony that took him from believing lies, living life online as an LGBT activist and headed towards taking his own life. However, one experience at the altar changed everything for this teen. Followed by a healing that proved to him Jesus was real. This conversation is about identity, friend groups, seeing colors in worship and why he changed his name. If you’ve ever struggled with your PK identity, Israel has a word for you in this conversation.

These stories are for you whether you’re from a ministry family or currently are parenting PK’s. Whether you need to heal and exhale or listen and learn, this is our story as Stained Glass Kids.

“It got to a point where I was living this lifestyle where I thought, like, “I love being who I was born to be and all t...
05/29/2026

“It got to a point where I was living this lifestyle where I thought, like, “I love being who I was born to be and all this stuff, but man, why do I wanna kill myself?”
Just straight up. Like, “Man, why do I wake up every day wishing I didn’t,” only being 12 years old. “Why does nothing make me truly happy right now?”

An app led him to a community that led him to a different set of beliefs and even identity. He was famous online and miserable in his own skin. Take a listen to Episode 82: Something Better For Your Life with Israel Shows. This testimony is worth hearing and may help you be able to help someone else out there.

We are so grateful for these confessions from PK’s. We learn something every week. How are these conversations shaping you? We’d love to hear from you about it. Send us a DM.

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“I think being a PK is so much more than just your parents’ job. God has a very specific calling and a very specific wan...
05/28/2026

“I think being a PK is so much more than just your parents’ job. God has a very specific calling and a very specific want for each of us. God has so much better planned for you than a stereotype of a church kid. But instead it’s how deep are you willing to go to find out who you are in Christ?”

In this episode of the Stained Glass Kids Podcast, Yancy talks with Israel Shows about his life as a PK. This 18-year-old already has a rich testimony that took him from believing lies, living life online as an LGBT activist and headed towards taking his own life. However, one experience at the altar changed everything for this teen. Followed by a healing that proved to him Jesus was real. This conversation is about identity, friend groups, seeing colors in worship and why he changed his name. If you’ve ever struggled with your PK identity, Israel has a word for you in this conversation.

We know you will LOVE this episode. Whether you’re a PK, come from a ministry family or are working full-time in ministry: there is so much to learn from in the powerful conversations we call Stained Glass Kids. Be sure to share it with someone you know that needs to hear this message too.
 

“Shout out to the homeschooled pastor’s kids.” Raise your hand and comment below if that’s YOU! shared “My family’s just...
05/27/2026

“Shout out to the homeschooled pastor’s kids.” Raise your hand and comment below if that’s YOU!

shared “My family’s just like any other family. We’re just at church all the time or doing these other things. It’s not like a my family is holier than thou kind of vibe…the more that I learn about honestly the privilege it has been to be a PK and the more I learn about God’s character just in general, learning about who He is and what He wants for us- it’s never really been about the normal teenage life or whatever. God just calls all of us to a higher purpose.”

Episode 82: Something Better For Your Life with Israel Shows is this week’s episode. He’s 18 years old and has an action packed testimony….the wisdom that overflows from him throughout this episode is worth your listen.

These insights are valuable whether you’re a parent, Pastor of any kind or a PK. Let’s lean in, learn, grow and build healthier churches and ministries. That’s the heart of this podcast. Healing and rebuilding.

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