The Small Beginnings with Sara Thurman Price
Religion & Spirituality
About
Welcome to my Small Beginnings with Sara podcast. Each episode I will be sharing my personal journey with you, a journey full of new beginnings, from tears of joy to tears of grief. I will be sharing how God has been right in the middle of my own journey. God will be right in the middle of your story, too. My prayer is you will become brave and courageous in your own small beginnings. Get ready to be inspired and encouraged as I share my heart and my life with you. Together, let's discover God's goodness.
Episodes
- Love With Intention, Part 2: Leading With Love, Listening With Purpose
This episode, part 2 of 'Love With Intention', features Earl discussing practical ways to love a spouse, including intentional listening, taking initiative, and leading with service.
- Love With Intention, Part 1: Feeling Seen, Heard, and Deeply Loved
Sara Thurman Price and her husband Earl discuss intentional love in marriage, emphasizing the importance of feeling seen, heard, and known through everyday actions, listening, and prayer, and sharing personal experiences of overcoming diff…
- Less of Me, More of You
This episode of The Small Beginnings podcast explores the concept of "less of me, more of You" through serving others, drawing parallels to Jesus's life and teachings. Host Sara Thurman Price discusses how acts of service can lead to perso…
- He Will: Reflections at 68 on God’s Faithfulness
In this episode, Sara Thurman Price reflects on turning 68 with gratitude, citing Psalm 37:5 as a foundation for trusting God's faithfulness through various life experiences. She shares reflections on love, family, creativity, and outlines…
- God Is Good… Even Here
In "God Is Good... Even Here," Sara Thurman Price discusses maintaining faith and trusting God amidst life's uncertainties and pain. The episode focuses on surrendering control and holding onto belief even when circumstances are difficult…
- Carrying the Fragrance of Jesus, The Beauty of Being Broken and Poured Out
This episode reflects on carrying the fragrance of Jesus, using the story of the woman breaking an alabaster jar. It explores how surrender, sacrifice, and creativity allow our lives to become a pleasing aroma to God.
- This Is Enough: Finding Rest in a World That Says More
This episode discusses finding rest and contentment in a world that pressures you to do more. It explores the concept of Sabbath rest as an invitation to slow down and be present, drawing on scripture and personal reflection to find peace…
- Two Waters, One God: Learning to Trust His Different Ways
This episode explores two biblical instances where God made a way for His people, the Red Sea and the Jordan River, highlighting how His methods differ. It draws parallels to modern-day seasons of faith, encouraging listeners to trust God'…
- Living With Intention: Discovering Your Purpose in Every Season
Sara Thurman Price reflects on living intentionally by identifying the God-given purposes for each season of life. She shares six guiding purposes for her current season: communion with God, loving her husband, investing in children and gr…
- The First Signs of Spring, Noticing the New Things God Is Growing
Sara Thurman Price connects the changing seasons to spiritual growth, discussing how the first signs of spring mirror God's renewal in our hearts. The episode encourages listeners to notice new beginnings, tend to their spiritual 'gardens,…
- Living with Margin: Making Room for Divine Interruptions
This episode discusses the concept of 'margin' – the space between one's load and limit – and how Jesus modeled it for ministry. It explores how divine interruptions can be assignments and how living too full can lead to missing opportunit…
- Come Away With Me
In this episode of Small Beginnings with Sara, Sara Thurman Price explores the invitation to rest during busy life transitions. She emphasizes that rest is a relationship with Jesus, who restores and redirects, rather than a reward for acc…
- Open My Lips: The Power of Speaking God’s Word
Sara Thurman Price discusses the power of speaking prayers and God's Word aloud on Small Beginnings. She explains that vocalizing prayers isn't for God's benefit, but for the speaker's, as spoken truth carries authority, shifts atmospheres…
- Breaking Creative Resistance: Reclaiming Your God-Given Creativity
This episode explores creative resistance, identifying it as fear or spiritual opposition. It emphasizes that creativity is God's idea, not optional, and encourages overcoming resistance through spiritual truth and practical action, viewin…
- Finding God’s Rhythm, One Day at a Time
In this episode of Small Beginnings, Sara Thurman Price shares five Scripture-rooted thoughts on finding God's rhythm for daily life, focusing on slowing down, listening, and trusting His grace instead of striving.
- A New Year Doesn’t Change Your Life, a Renewed Mind Does
This episode of Small Beginnings explains that true life transformation comes from a renewed mind, not a new calendar year. Focusing on Romans 12:2, it explores how the Holy Spirit facilitates change by renewing our thought patterns, leadi…
- Entering the New Year With God’s Presence, God’s People, and God’s Favor
This episode discusses starting the New Year with God’s presence, people, and favor. It emphasizes pausing to listen and prioritizing communion with God, drawing parallels with Moses’ request for God’s presence over a strategy. The discuss…
- Favored by God, Finding Peace, and Trusting What Follows
Sara Thurman Price explores the true meaning of being favored by God, noting that it brings purpose, presence, and peace, rather than removing difficulties. The episode reflects on biblical examples and encourages listeners to find rest in…
- Letting Go and Moving Forward, Walking Into the Unknown With God
Sara Thurman Price discusses her personal experience of letting go of familiar surroundings and possessions to embrace a new identity as a traveling artist, trusting in God's guidance. The episode draws parallels with biblical figures and…
- Waiting With Hope, Listening With Faith, Lessons From Zechariah
This episode discusses waiting with hope through the biblical story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, highlighting lessons on serving during waiting, God's interruptions, belief, and finding beauty in the process.
- A Season of Thanks, A Life of Presence
This episode focuses on thankfulness as a key to experiencing God's presence, especially during busy seasons. It discusses scriptures and offers reflections to cultivate gratitude and intentionality.
- This Is the Season for Courage: What God Is Asking of Us Now”
In this episode of Small Beginnings, Sara Thurman Price discusses the courage God is calling His people into during a season of change and transition. The episode explores 10 expressions of godly courage.
- Letting Go and Leaning In: Trusting God in a Season of Simplicity
This episode discusses simplifying and trusting God during the holiday season, focusing on letting go of possessions and finding peace. It encourages listeners to trade striving for gratitude and hurry for stillness, shifting focus from th…
- Stepping Into the Healing River: The Power of Full Surrender
Sara Thurman Price explores the metaphor of a river from Ezekiel 47, representing God's Spirit, healing, and restoration. She shares her personal experience of letting go of control and trusting God for full surrender, emphasizing that tru…
- When God Works Behind the Scenes
This episode discusses how God often works subtly in unseen ways, even when prayers feel unanswered or progress seems slow. It references Exodus 14:14 and Romans 8:28 to encourage listeners in seasons of waiting, emphasizing that God's sil…
- The Providence of God, A Testimony of Faithfulness and Trust
In this episode, Sara Thurman Price shares a personal story about God's providence as she prepares to sell her Wimberley home, reflecting on His guidance and faithfulness.
- Do Not Be Anxious About Anything—Is This Possible? A Guide to Lead Us to Peace
This episode of Small Beginnings explores how to overcome anxiety by understanding Philippians 4:6-7. It guides listeners on how to talk with God, present requests with trust, and cultivate gratitude to achieve peace.
- People Get Ready: Living from Victory, Not for It
This episode focuses on living from the victory already provided in Christ, rather than striving to earn it, referencing biblical passages like 2 Corinthians 10:5. It shares a personal story of finding refreshment and presence, and encoura…
- From Longings to Fulfillment: Emili Broyles on God’s Next Steps
Emili Broyles discusses fulfilling desires by following God's direction, sharing personal anecdotes about her path to becoming a nurse midwife and the wisdom found in taking life's next steps.
- Growth from the Greenhouse: Awakening My Creative Identity
Sara Thurman Price discovered her creative identity at age 56, realizing creativity is an inherent birthright. Her experience encourages listeners to uncover their own dormant creative potential, regardless of age, and take the first step…
- Grief, Peace, and the Call to Draw Near to God
In this episode, Sarah discusses grief and spiritual awakening, referencing scriptures about God's proximity to the brokenhearted and His transcendent peace. She encourages listeners to grieve honestly, guard against negative influences, a…
- When Love Confronts Evil: Honoring Charlie Kirk and Seeking God’s Truth
In this episode, Sara Thurman Price honors Charlie Kirk, reflecting on his legacy and weaving personal stories of grief and faith with scripture. She issues a call to action for listeners to reject evil, pursue righteousness, and live bold…
- Strong in Spirit for the Unexpected
In this episode of Small Beginnings, host Sara Thurman Price recounts a recent health emergency, discussing her family's history of heart disease, the role of prayer, and reliance on faith. She shares six lessons on seeking prayer, living…
- Are You Reaping What You Are Sowing?
This episode delves into Galatians 6:7-10, emphasizing the principle that actions yield corresponding results. Discover practical applications through personal reflections on rest, attention to detail, and kindness, encouraging consistent…
- Am I Willing to Dig a Hole in a Roof for My Friend?
This episode reflects on the biblical story of friends who dug through a roof to reach Jesus, questioning the listener's own friendships and willingness to support others in faith. It explores the concept of lending faith to a friend in ne…
- Are You Willing Hearted
This episode discusses living with a willing heart, inspired by Exodus 35. Host Sara Thurman Price challenges listeners to examine their own willingness to give time, resources, and relationships to God, and to act on the Spirit's stirring.
- Call to Me, He Still Answers
This episode of The Small Beginnings discusses the promise in Jeremiah 33:3, "Call to Me, and I will answer you." Host Sara Thurman Price shares personal anecdotes about encountering God's voice in everyday activities and moments of praise…
- Do I Believe to See or See to Believe?
In this episode, Sara Thurman Price discusses the question of believing before seeing, referencing Psalm 27:13. She shares reflections on nurturing faith during difficult times, choosing belief over despair, and affirming God's goodness ev…
- Becoming Brave: What It Really Takes
This episode discusses the meaning of bravery in a fearful world, rooted in God's Word and scriptures like Joshua 1:9. It unpacks four key truths about courage: bravery takes time, requires others, needs confidence, and grows through repet…
- Increase Is Here: Build, Believe, and Belong"
This episode of The Small Beginnings with Sara Thurman Price focuses on the concept of divine increase, emphasizing community building, stewardship, and trust in God's faithfulness. It encourages listeners to prepare for new opportunities…
- Grief and Grace: Meeting God in the Valley
This episode reflects on grief following devastating floods, sharing lessons on managing sorrow, praying when words fail, and witnessing pain, drawing on Romans 12:15, 2 Corinthians 1:4, and Psalm 23:4 for comfort and hope.
- Letting Go, Leaning In: Lessons in Love, Loss, and Living Full
Sara Thurman Price discusses recent life lessons on being present, listening, and letting go of regrets to embrace new experiences. The episode covers creating new memories after loss, the importance of marital communication, and embracing…
- Passing Through, Not Out — The Promise in the Fire, Flood, and Storm
This episode discusses the promise found in Isaiah 43:1-3, focusing on God's presence during trials like fire, flood, and storm. It highlights that God's presence offers deliverance, perspective, strength, and peace, reminding listeners th…
- Hearing God’s Voice & Embracing His Design for You
This episode of Small Beginnings with Sara discusses hearing and obeying God's voice, referencing the Hebrew word "shama." It explores how God uniquely designs each person to connect with Him and encourages listeners to embrace their desig…
- Trusting God in the Waiting: Feasting on His Faithfulness
In this episode of Small Beginnings, Sara Thurman Price explores trusting God during uncertain times, referencing Psalm 37:3. She shares personal experiences with change and encourages listeners to have faith during seasons of waiting, emp…
- Face the Shot: Finding Grace in Mistakes, Rest in the Storm, and Joy in the Everyday
In this episode, Sarah Thurman discusses finding grace in mistakes, rest during difficult times, and joy in everyday moments. She shares personal stories and biblical encouragement, emphasizing that rest and grace are freely offered and th…
- Pulling the Weeds: Repentance, Renewal & Returning to First Love
This episode of Small Beginnings with Sara Thurman Price discusses spiritual growth, using Revelation 2:5 as a guide. It explores how repentance offers freedom and renewal, encouraging listeners to identify spiritual "weeds" and return to…
- From Surrender to Strength: Trusting God in Every Season
In this episode, Sara Thurman Price explores the themes of surrender, obedience, and trusting God's timing, drawing from personal experiences of overcoming challenges. The podcast offers encouragement to listeners worldwide, emphasizing Go…
- Where Two or Three Gather: God in Our Small Beginnings
This episode of Small Beginnings with Sara Thurman Price focuses on Matthew 18:20 TPT, encouraging listeners that God is present in new ventures and quiet seasons, reminding them that small beginnings are significant with divine presence.
- Legacy of a Proverbs 31 Mama
In The Small Beginnings, Sara Thurman Price discusses the legacy of influential women in her life, emphasizing faith, love, and everyday moments as core components of a lasting heritage.