1 Peter 5: Called to Lead, Equipped to Serve

Welcome to Bedroom and Bible, a podcast hosted by April and John Foster, where we invite you into real, Spirit-led conversations about marriage, family, and identity—all rooted in the truth of God’s Word. In this episode, we turn our hearts toward 1 Peter 5, where the apostle calls us to lead with humility, endure with hope, and shepherd with love.

We reflect on how God has shaped our 30-year journey through the lens of spiritual leadership—especially in the sacred work of mentoring young adults in the foster care system. These relationships have taught us what it means to be watchful, compassionate leaders, just as Peter urges elders to serve not out of obligation, but with a willing and eager heart.

We also open up about the challenges we’ve faced in different seasons of life and the sustaining grace of God that has held us through each one. The call to cast our cares on Him is not just comforting—it’s essential. From anxiety and uncertainty to joy and breakthrough, we've seen how submitting ourselves under God’s mighty hand leads to exaltation in due time.

Whether you’re raising a family, guiding others in faith, or simply learning how to stand firm in the face of suffering, this episode will encourage you to lead from a place of humility and strength. Tune in and let the truth of 1 Peter 5 renew your vision, and challenge you to be a shepherd after God’s own heart.

Listen now—and be equipped to walk boldly, serve faithfully, and love deeply.