Spoonfuls of Honey

Hala Sahlman
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If you’re a Christian mom who loves Jesus but feels stretched thin, distracted, or quietly longing for more of Him, Spoonfuls of Honey is for you. Through honest solo episodes, practical teaching, and conversations with trusted Christian voices, Hala shares simple spiritual rhythms that help you move from striving to abiding and from performing to being deeply loved. “Spoonfuls of honey” are the small, sweet moments where God meets you right in the middle of your busy life, the kind of moments that stick to you and change you. Let's notice our spoonfuls of honey together!

  1. May 19

    Choosing a Life With God: Obedience, Healing & the Courage to Slow Down

    In this final episode before summer sabbatical, Hala reflects on the journey God has taken her on over the past year — from heartbreak, confusion, and striving to a life marked by obedience, healing, intentionality, and deep connection with the Lord. Through a vulnerable spoken word poem written during one of the hardest seasons of her life, Hala shares how God has transformed her through daily choices to walk closely with Him. This episode explores what it means to: hear God in everyday lifelive differently as a Christianbecome a good steward of your callingslow down and notice God’s goodnesschoose obedience even when it’s hardrest with God without guiltfollow the rhythms of Jesus in a busy worldYou’ll also hear reflections from Hala’s recent women’s retreat, the meaning behind “spoonfuls of honey,” and why healing, discipline, repentance, and intentional living are all part of walking with Jesus. If you’ve been longing to feel closer to God, overwhelmed by life, craving rest, or wondering how to truly live out your faith in everyday moments, this episode is for you. Topics covered:Christian podcast for women, hearing God’s voice, listening prayer, Christian encouragement, spiritual growth, slowing down, Christian rest, obedience to God, healing with Jesus, faith journey, women of faith, walking with God, spiritual disciplines, Christian motherhood, surrender, stewarding your calling, Christian life coaching, intimacy with God. Connect with Hala:Website: spoonfulsofhoneycoaching.comPodcast: Spoonfuls of HoneyResources: Conversations With God devotional + listening prayer tools

  2. May 12

    You Don’t Have to Chase God — He’s Already Pursuing You with Whitney Lowe

    Have you ever felt far from God… or wondered if He’s still pursuing you after everything you’ve walked through? In this deeply moving episode of the Spoonfuls of Honey Podcast, Hala sits down with author and content creator Whitney Lowe to talk about God’s relentless love, prayer, shame, revival, motherhood, healing, and what it really means to be pursued by Him. Whitney vulnerably shares her story of walking through an eating disorder, wrestling with faith, experiencing miscarriage, and rediscovering the heart of God through the book of Hosea. Together, we talk about: ✨ How to recognize God’s pursuit in everyday life✨ Why prayer helps us notice God’s goodness✨ What revival actually looks like✨ How shame keeps us from intimacy with God✨ Reading Scripture through the lens of God’s love✨ Finding God in motherhood, suffering, and unanswered questions This episode is for the woman who wants to feel close to God again… the woman who feels spiritually tired… and the woman longing to hear His voice and recognize His sweetness in her everyday life. One of Whitney’s most powerful reminders:“Stop chasing God and turn around to see that His goodness and mercy are following you.” (Psalm 23) 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube📖 Featuring Whitney Lowe, author of Called Back to Who You Are Follow Whitney on Instagram Here! Get her book here! Connect with Hala here! #ChristianPodcast #HearingGod #ChristianWomen #FaithPodcast #PrayerLife #BibleStudy #ChristianMotherhood #GodsLove #Revival #ChristianEncouragement #WomenOfFaith #ChristianLiving #SpiritualGrowth #Jesus #WhitneyLowe #SpoonfulsOfHoney

  3. Apr 28

    God Asked Me “What Do You Want?” — Hearing His Voice Through Fasting, Letting Go, and Becoming a Peacemaker

    What happens when God stops pointing out what needs to change… and instead asks you a question? In this deeply personal episode of Spoonfuls of Honey, Hala shares a powerful week of encountering God through listening prayer, fasting, and surrender—and the moment everything shifted. After sensing God invite her into a fast, Hala experienced a vivid image of her heart being cleansed—revealing hidden areas that were keeping her stuck. But instead of giving her a list of what to fix, God led her to Matthew 7:7 (“Ask, Seek, Knock”)… and then gently asked: “What do you want to ask Me for?” In this episode, you’ll hear: How to hear God’s voice through fasting and listening prayerWhat spiritual resistance can feel like—and how to push through itWhy God may not always give you answers… but instead invite you deeperHow asking God for the right thing can transform your life and callingThe moment Hala realized she is called to be a peacemaker—and how it’s changing everythingA powerful picture of releasing emotional burdens and finally experiencing freedom and rest in GodIf you’re a Christian woman who: Feels spiritually stuck or disconnectedIs craving clarity, peace, or directionWants to grow in hearing God’s voice in a real, personal wayIs carrying things you were never meant to hold aloneThis episode will meet you right where you are—and gently invite you into deeper surrender. You don’t need to strive for God’s voice.Sometimes, you just need to slow down enough to hear the question He’s already asking. ✨ Next Steps:Download Hala’s free resources to help you grow in listening prayer and start recognizing your own “spoonfuls of honey”: Spoonfuls of Honey GuideListening Prayer Guide Connect with Hala here

  4. Apr 21

    From Winter to Spring: How God Renews Your Heart When You Stay Obedient

    In this episode of Spoonfuls of Honey, Hala Sahlman shares a powerful reflection on what it looks like to stay faithful to God through busy, distracting, and even spiritually “dry” seasons—and how those seasons often lead to unexpected breakthrough. Through a personal story of walking through winter into spring, Hala unpacks the spiritual parallel of obedience, perseverance, and trusting God’s timing. She also shares how listening prayer helped her surrender her plans, quiet distractions, and receive clarity from the Lord in the middle of a full and overwhelming season. If you’ve been feeling pulled in a million directions, struggling to hear God clearly, or wondering if your faithfulness is making a difference—this episode will remind you that spring always comes. You’ll learn: How to practice listening prayer in the middle of a busy lifeWhy obedience to God matters more than “good” ideasWhat it means to let God purify your thoughts and wordsHow to recognize spiritual “springtime” after a hard seasonWhy following Jesus is actually the easier way to liveThis episode will encourage you to slow down, notice God’s voice, and trust that your consistency is producing a harvest—even when you can’t see it yet. ✨ Free resources mentioned: Listening Prayer GuideSpoonfuls of Honey reflection practice30-Day Conversations with God DevotionalLearn more about coaching, resources, and retreats here!

  5. Apr 14

    People Change in the Presence of Jesus: Letting Go of Control, Choosing Kindness & Hearing God in Everyday Life

    What if the way people change… starts with you? In this episode of the Spoonfuls of Honey Podcast, Hala shares a powerful and convicting truth: people are changed in the presence of Jesus. And sometimes the way they experience His presence is through you. Through real-life stories—from a distracted, overwhelming day to the dynamics of marriage and motherhood—Hala unpacks what it looks like to stop trying to control others and instead let God be God. You’ll hear biblical encouragement from the story of David and Saul, a fresh perspective on the popular “let them” mindset, and a simple but life-changing shift:👉 What if it’s not “let them”… but “let Him”? This episode will help you: Let go of control and trust God in difficult relationshipsRespond with kindness instead of frustrationRecognize how the Holy Spirit works through your daily choicesCreate a more peaceful, Christ-centered homeHear God more clearly in the middle of everyday lifeIf you’ve been feeling distracted, reactive, or disconnected from God, this conversation will gently guide you back to His presence—and remind you that transformation starts there. 💛 FREE RESOURCES:Download your Listening Prayer Guide + Spoonfuls of Honey Guide to start hearing God and noticing His goodness daily. 📲 CONNECT:Follow along on Instagram @spoonfulsofhoneypodcast and share your “spoonful of honey” from this episode!

  6. Apr 7

    Nothing Is Wasted: How to Hear God in Disappointment, Motherhood & Everyday Life

    Have you ever felt like a week didn’t go as planned—or even felt wasted? In this episode of Spoonfuls of Honey, Hala Sahlman shares a deeply personal reflection on hearing God through disappointment, motherhood, and unexpected change. After missing Easter celebrations, navigating a sick child, and processing the closing of her church, Hala brings one powerful truth to the surface: 👉 Nothing is wasted. Through listening prayer, scripture (John 21), and real-life moments, she walks you through how to: Hear God in your everyday lifeRecognize His presence in missed expectationsRespond to God instead of reacting to your circumstancesFind meaning in motherhood, interruptions, and hidden momentsPractice “Spoonfuls of Honey” to notice where God is speakingIf you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure if God is speaking to you—this episode will help you slow down and recognize His voice again. ✨ Reflection Questions from this episode: God, what do You want me to know about this week?What was Your favorite part of this week?How do You feel about being with me?🎁 Grab Hala’s free guides: Listening Prayer GuideSpoonfuls of Honey GuideJoin Hala at the Spring Retreat! Click here for more info 💛 If this episode encouraged you, be sure to follow, leave a review, and share with a friend who needs this reminder: nothing in your life is wasted.

  7. Mar 31

    From Performance to Grace: ANTM Shannon Stewart on Identity, Shame & Coming Back to God

    If you’ve ever felt like you have to earn God’s love… this conversation will set you free. In this powerful episode of Spoonfuls of Honey, Hala sits down with Shannon Stewart—former runner-up on America’s Next Top Model—to talk about identity, failure, and the life-changing reality of God’s grace. From being known as “the good girl” on national television to walking through a season that nearly cost her everything, Shannon shares how small compromises led her away from God—and how His grace met her in the middle of her mess and brought her home. This conversation is for the Christian woman who is: Exhausted from trying to be perfectStruggling with shame or feeling disqualifiedStuck in a performance mindsetLonging to hear God and feel close to Him againWe talk about:✨ The difference between performance and grace✨ How “small decisions” can lead us out of focus spiritually✨ Overcoming shame through God’s truth✨ Rebuilding your identity as a daughter of God✨ How to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus in everyday life✨ Practical ways to notice God in the small moments Shannon also shares behind the scenes of her upcoming memoir Out of Focus—a redemptive story of failure, identity, and the overwhelming grace of God. 💛 If you’ve ever wondered, “Can God still use me after this?” — this episode is your reminder: you are not too far gone. Connect with Hala: Website: spoonfulsofhoneycoaching.com Email: hala@spoonfulsofhoneycoaching.com Instagram: @halasahlman TikTok: @halasahlman Connect with Shannon: Website: https://www.shannonstewartmodel.com/ Podcast: Out of Focus Instagram: @_shannon_stewart Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonniquette

  8. Mar 24

    Saved by Grace, Not Works: How to Break Free from Chains & Experience God’s Freedom

    Have you ever felt like you need to do more to be worthy of God? In this episode of the Spoonfuls of Honey podcast, Christian life coach Hala Sahlman shares a powerful and personal revelation about what it truly means to be saved by grace, not by works—and how striving, comparison, and envy can quietly keep believers stuck. Through Scripture, listening prayer, and real-life reflection, Hala unpacks how trying to earn what God never asked us to chase can lead to frustration and disconnection. This episode invites Christian women to step out of performance-based faith and into the freedom, peace, and clarity that come from a relationship with God. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck in comparison, or wondering if you’re “doing enough” for God, this conversation will help you experience a deeper understanding of grace and walk in true freedom in Christ. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: What “saved by grace not works” really means in everyday Christian lifeHow to overcome envy and comparison through a biblical lensWhy striving and performance-based faith keep you stuckHow to experience freedom in Christ instead of pressure and burnoutPractical ways to hear God’s voice and notice His presence dailyThis episode is an invitation to stop striving, release pressure, and live fully in the grace of God. Want to practice Listening Prayer? Get Hala's free Listening Prayer guide where she walks you through the exact steps she takes to hear from God: → Get the Free Guide 💛 Want to go deeper?Hala hosts in-person Christian retreats for women who want to slow down, hear God clearly, and experience breakthrough, healing, and spiritual growth. → Learn more here 🙏 Next Steps:Subscribe for more Christian podcast episodes on faith, hearing God, and spiritual growth.Share this episode with a friend who needs encouragement.Leave a review to help more women grow in their relationship with God. ✨ Let’s make heaven crowded by sharing the goodness and freedom found in Jesus.

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If you’re a Christian mom who loves Jesus but feels stretched thin, distracted, or quietly longing for more of Him, Spoonfuls of Honey is for you. Through honest solo episodes, practical teaching, and conversations with trusted Christian voices, Hala shares simple spiritual rhythms that help you move from striving to abiding and from performing to being deeply loved. “Spoonfuls of honey” are the small, sweet moments where God meets you right in the middle of your busy life, the kind of moments that stick to you and change you. Let's notice our spoonfuls of honey together!

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  • Creator
    Hala Sahlman
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hala Sahlman
  • Show Website
    Spoonfuls of Honey