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Small Beginnings with Sara

Sara Thurman

142 episodes

2 weeks ago

Send us a text In today’s episode of Small Beginnings with Sara, I’m talking about what it truly means to be favored by God—and why favor is often misunderstood. When we look at the lives of Mary and Jesus, we see that God’s favor didn’t remove uncertainty or difficulty, but it did bring purpose, presence, and peace. We’ll reflect on Luke 1 and Luke 2, where favor found Mary in an ordinary moment and rested on Jesus long before His public ministry began. God’s favor came before clarity, befor...

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Send us a text In today’s episode of Small Beginnings with Sara, I’m talking about what it truly means to be favored by God—and why favor is often misunderstood. When we look at the lives of Mary and Jesus, we see that God’s favor didn’t remove uncertainty or difficulty, but it did bring purpose, presence, and peace. We’ll reflect on Luke 1 and Luke 2, where favor found Mary in an ordinary moment and rested on Jesus long before His public ministry began. God’s favor came before clarity, befor...

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Religion & Spirituality,

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Episodes (20/142)

Small Beginnings with Sara

Favored by God, Finding Peace, and Trusting What Follows

Send us a text In today’s episode of Small Beginnings with Sara, I’m talking about what it truly means to be favored by God—and why favor is often misunderstood. When we look at the lives of Mary and Jesus, we see that God’s favor didn’t remove uncertainty or difficulty, but it did bring purpose, presence, and peace. We’ll reflect on Luke 1 and Luke 2, where favor found Mary in an ordinary moment and rested on Jesus long before His public ministry began. God’s favor came before clarity, befor...

2 weeks ago

27 minutes

Small Beginnings with Sara

Letting Go and Moving Forward, Walking Into the Unknown With God

Send us a text In today’s episode of Small Beginnings with Sara, I’m sharing the very real, very personal journey I’m walking right now — a journey of letting go, of releasing what has held history and meaning for decades, and of trusting God as He leads me into a new season. I open my heart about packing up my life, releasing the bookcases I bought in 1986, saying goodbye to my beloved studio, and stepping into a new identity as a traveling artist. These aren’t just physical changes — they’r...

3 weeks ago

33 minutes

Small Beginnings with Sara

Waiting With Hope, Listening With Faith, Lessons From Zechariah

Send us a text What does it look like to wait with hope when the waiting stretches into years, decades, or feels altogether impossible? In this episode, I’m walking with you through the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1 — two righteous, faithful people who loved God, served Him, and still lived with unfulfilled prayers. Their story has been ministering to my heart in this season, especially as I look back on my own unexpected miracle: two years ago I was waiting for a husband, and I ...

1 month ago

29 minutes

Small Beginnings with Sara

A Season of Thanks, A Life of Presence

Send us a text As we move through this full and beautiful Thanksgiving season, I’ve been asking myself, What is truly most important? In all the busyness, gatherings, cooking, and coming and going, God keeps bringing me back to one simple truth: thankfulness aligns my heart with His presence. In today’s episode, I’m sharing three powerful scriptures that have been anchoring me, especially after spending the weekend with my grandchildren and feeling my heart overflow with gratitude. We’ll talk...

1 month ago

30 minutes

Small Beginnings with Sara

This Is the Season for Courage: What God Is Asking of Us Now”

Send us a text In this episode of Small Beginnings, we’re talking about the kind of courage God is calling His people into right now. Over the past week, I’ve found myself in conversation after conversation with people facing change, loss, transition, new assignments, and big decisions. And in all of it, I’ve sensed one thing clearly: God is strengthening His people to be brave and courageous in this season. Together, we walk through 10 expressions of godly courage, each anchored in...

1 month ago

31 minutes

Small Beginnings with Sara

Letting Go and Leaning In: Trusting God in a Season of Simplicity

Send us a text In the middle of the holiday rush, when our homes fill with decorations, to-dos, and expectations, God gently invites us into something different — simplicity, peace, and trust. In this episode, I’m sharing our very real, very current journey of moving and letting go of “stuff” from three different houses… right in the holiday season. As we sort, pack, release, and simplify, God has been whispering reminders about what truly matters: His presence, His peace, and the people He’s...

1 month ago

26 minutes

Small Beginnings with Sara

Stepping Into the Healing River: The Power of Full Surrender

Send us a text Have you ever found yourself standing at the edge of what God is asking — hesitant to step deeper? In Ezekiel 47, the prophet sees a river flowing from the temple — ankle-deep, knee-deep, waist-deep — until it becomes a river so deep it can only be swum in. That river represents the Spirit of God, flowing with healing, life, and restoration. In this episode, I’m sharing what it’s looked like in my own life to let go of control and trust God enough to step where I can no longer ...

1 month ago

23 minutes

Small Beginnings with Sara

When God Works Behind the Scenes

Send us a text Have you ever felt like your prayers are met with silence? Like you’re standing still while everyone else seems to be moving forward? In this episode, I’m sharing how God often does His deepest work in the quiet, unseen places. Even when it feels like nothing is happening—He’s aligning hearts, shifting circumstances, and preparing paths we can't yet see. We’ll reflect on Exodus 14:14, “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still,” and hold tightly to the truth in Ro...

2 months ago

32 minutes

Small Beginnings with Sara

The Providence of God, A Testimony of Faithfulness and Trust

Send us a text In this episode, I share a personal story of watching God’s providence unfold in real time as I prepare to sell my Wimberley home—a place filled with memories, ministry, and miracles. From the moment God led us there to the lives touched within its walls, I’ve seen His hand in every detail. We’ll explore what the providence of God really means—how He sustains, governs, provides, and works all things together for our good. Even when we can’t see it, He’s behind the scenes, align...

2 months ago

28 minutes

Small Beginnings with Sara

Do Not Be Anxious About Anything—Is This Possible? A Guide to Lead Us to Peace

Send us a text Have you ever wondered how to actually live out Philippians 4:6–7—“Do not be anxious about anything”? It sounds impossible in a world full of uncertainty, doesn’t it? In this episode of Small Beginnings with Sara, I walk through what Paul really meant when he wrote those words and how we can practically receive the peace of God that transcends all understanding. Together, we’ll unpack what it looks like to: 💬 Talk with God through prayer—turning every worry into conversat...

2 months ago

25 minutes

Small Beginnings with Sara

People Get Ready: Living from Victory, Not for It

Send us a text This week’s episode is all about stepping into the victory that’s already ours in Christ—not striving to earn it. Anchored in 2 Corinthians 10:5, 1 Corinthians 15:57, and Acts 17:28, we’re reminded that our thoughts, emotions, and actions must align with the truth that we already live, move, and have our being in Him. Victoria shares how God surprised her with refreshment in North Cyprus—teaching her the beauty of simply showing up, giving, and being present. Through painting, ...

2 months ago

38 minutes

Small Beginnings with Sara

From Longings to Fulfillment: Emili Broyles on God’s Next Steps

Send us a text You’re going to love my conversation with Emili Broyles. This episode may just become your favorite! Emili shares from the heart of God on how to fulfill our longings with the plate right in front of us, no matter our circumstances. Her real-life stories will make you laugh, cry, and stand in awe of our great big loving God. Today, you’ll hear Emili talk about rollercoasters, a ten-course meal with Jesus, answered prayers on airplanes, and her journey toward becoming a nurse mi...

3 months ago

47 minutes

Small Beginnings with Sara

Growth from the Greenhouse: Awakening My Creative Identity

Send us a text Have you ever dismissed your creative potential because you believed the lie that artists are born, not made? I sure did. For most of my life, I thought I couldn’t even draw stick figures—until age 56 when God interrupted my story in the most unexpected way. In this special Rooted & Rising conversation with Denise Jackson, I share how one simple painting session turned into a divine encounter where God whispered to my heart: “You’re an artist for Me.” Even though I didn’t b...

3 months ago

19 minutes

Small Beginnings with Sara

Grief, Peace, and the Call to Draw Near to God

Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of Small Beginnings with Sarah, Sarah reflects on the grief and spiritual awakening following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. She shares anchor scriptures from Psalms, Isaiah, Philippians, and Lamentations, reminding listeners that God is close to the brokenhearted and that His peace transcends all understanding. Through personal stories, she encourages us to grieve honestly, close spiritual “windows and doors” that allow the enemy in, and emb...

3 months ago

21 minutes

Small Beginnings with Sara

When Love Confronts Evil: Honoring Charlie Kirk and Seeking God’s Truth

Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of Small Beginnings with Sara, Sarah Thurman Price opens up about her deep grief over the assassination of Charlie Kirk and reflects on what his life and legacy mean for believers today. She shares personal stories, including her own near-loss on 9/11 and the later passing of her husband, weaving them together with scripture, prayer, and a call to reject evil and pursue righteousness. With urgency and conviction, Sarah challenges listeners to rep...

3 months ago

27 minutes

Small Beginnings with Sara

Strong in Spirit for the Unexpected

Send us a text In this vulnerable episode of Small Beginnings with Sara, Sara shares a recent health scare that sent her to the ER with dangerously high blood pressure. With honesty and faith, she reflects on her family history with heart disease, the power of prayer, and the importance of trusting God when the unexpected happens. Through scripture and personal reflection, Sara offers six powerful lessons on asking for prayer, living without regrets, cherishing blessings, caring for your heal...

4 months ago

23 minutes

Small Beginnings with Sara

Are You Reaping What You Are Sowing?

Send us a text In this episode, we dive into Galatians 6:7–10 (NLT) and the timeless truth that we harvest what we plant. Scripture reminds us that living to please the Spirit leads to everlasting life, and that perseverance in doing good brings a harvest of blessing at just the right time. Through reflections from my own week—learning the importance of rhythms of rest, noticing how the smallest movements in my golf game impact the results, and leaning into the ripple effects of kindness—we’l...

4 months ago

16 minutes

Small Beginnings with Sara

Am I Willing to Dig a Hole in a Roof for My Friend?

Send us a text In this week’s episode of Small Beginnings with Sara, I’m reflecting on a powerful story from Mark 2:1–5 where four friends dug through a roof to bring a paralyzed man to Jesus. Their faith opened the way for a miracle. It leaves me asking: Do I have four friends who would carry me to Jesus when I can’t carry myself?Am I willing to be that kind of friend for others?What is my faith quotient right now—and could I lend my faith to a friend in need?Sometimes faith looks like diggi...

4 months ago

17 minutes

Small Beginnings with Sara

Are You Willing Hearted

Send us a text In Exodus 35, we read about men and women whose hearts were stirred and whose spirits were made willing—so willing, they brought their finest treasures to God for the work of the Tabernacle. Their generosity wasn’t forced. It was a response to His stirring. This week, I’m asking myself—and you—some challenging questions: Am I holding anything back from God? My time, my resources, my relationships? Do I sense a new stirring in my spirit? And if so, will I act on it? We’ll ...

4 months ago

28 minutes

Small Beginnings with Sara

Call to Me, He Still Answers

Send us a text This week, I’m leaning into one of my favorite promises from Jeremiah 33:3—“Call to Me, and I will answer you.” But here’s the question: Are we still calling? Are we slowing down long enough to invite God into the hidden places of our hearts—the spaces where we desperately need wisdom, peace, or direction? In this episode, I’m sharing how God’s voice met me in both the ordinary and the miraculous: ✨ Folding laundry with a friend in need ✨ Learning to praise before ...

5 months ago

30 minutes