S2, EP 8: She Never Wanted to Pastor… Then God Changed Everything | Pastor Tish Dixon-Williams

S2, EP 8: She Never Wanted to Pastor… Then God Changed Everything | Pastor Tish Dixon-Williams

In this powerful episode of Keep Standing, we sit down with Pastor Tish Dixon-Williams, the esteemed pastor of First Baptist Church in Bridgehampton, New York, and one of the most compelling voices emerging in faith and culture today.

Pastor Dixon-Williams shares the remarkable journey of becoming the first woman to lead a 100-year-old congregation, the moment she felt God ask her to choose her path, and why stepping into leadership often requires courage beyond comfort.

This conversation explores:

• What it means to answer a calling you never asked for

• The challenges and opportunities of being a woman in ministry

• How faith shapes leadership and influence in culture

• The power of purpose, obedience, and spiritual discernment

Whether you're navigating leadership, discovering your purpose, or simply looking for encouragement in your faith journey, this conversation will inspire you to keep standing.

00:00 Intro

00:19 Welcome to Keep Standing

00:38 Introducing Pastor Tish Dixon-Williams

01:25 Becoming the First Woman Pastor of a 102-Year Church

02:46 “I Never Wanted to Pastor”

05:52 The Hard Part of Leadership: Confrontation

08:39 Balancing Ministry, Life, and Leadership

11:36 Church Culture, Community & Impact

16:46 Personal Struggles and the Human Side of Leadership

19:37 A Defining Moment in Her Journey

22:38 Why Authenticity Opens Doors

25:20 How She Approaches Preaching

27:30 Closing Thoughts

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