The Small Beginnings with Sara Thurman Price

Sara Thurman
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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.

  1. 6D AGO

    Love With Intention, Part 2: Leading With Love, Listening With Purpose

    Send us Fan Mail This is Part 2 of our conversation on loving your spouse with intention, and this time, you’ll hear more from Earl. In Part 1, I shared what has made me feel loved. In this episode, Earl shares from his heart what that actually looks like in action. We talk about things like choosing to listen with intention, even when it means turning off distractions… taking initiative in the small, everyday moments… and learning how to lead in a way that serves, not controls. This episode isn’t about having a perfect marriage. It’s about being willing to learn, to deny yourself in the small ways, and to love your spouse with consistency and intention. If you’re a husband, I think this will speak to you in a really practical way. If you’re a wife, I think it will help you understand the heart behind how your husband may be trying to love you. And for both of you, my prayer is that this encourages you to keep growing together. Because we’re still learning too.

    26 min

  2. MAY 4

    Love With Intention, Part 1: Feeling Seen, Heard, and Deeply Loved

    Send us Fan Mail This episode is really special to me. For the first time, my husband Earl is joining me on the podcast, and we’re starting a two-part conversation about what it looks like to love your spouse with intention. I share from my heart what has made me feel the most loved in our marriage, not from a place of perfection, but from real life. The kind of love that makes you feel seen, heard, and truly known. We talk about the power of being noticed in the everyday moments, the importance of listening without trying to fix, and how consistent, thoughtful actions can completely change the way your spouse feels. I also open up about the hard moments, when I didn’t feel heard, and how we worked through it. Because every marriage will have those moments, but they don’t have to break you. They can actually make you stronger when you invite God into them. One of the biggest shifts in our marriage has been committing to pray together daily. It’s created a deeper connection than I can even fully explain, and it’s become something we truly depend on. Marriage is not about getting it all right. It’s about showing up with intention, keeping a soft heart, choosing forgiveness, and letting God shape your love over time. If you’re a husband, my prayer is that something in this episode helps you love your wife in a deeper way.  If you’re a wife, I hope you feel seen and encouraged in your own journey. This is just the beginning of the conversation, and I’m so grateful you’re here. Scripture referenced: Ephesians 5:25 1 Corinthians 13 James 1:19 Galatians 5:13

    27 min

  3. APR 23

    Less of Me, More of You

    Send us Fan Mail What if the life you’ve been longing for isn’t found in doing more for yourself… but in quietly pouring yourself out for others? In this episode, I’m sharing what it really looks like to live “less of me, more of You.” Not as a lofty idea, but as a daily, practical way of walking with God. Jesus didn’t just teach service, He lived it. And I’ve found that when I follow His lead, even in the smallest acts, something shifts in my heart. The text message, the phone call, the card, the moment of stopping for someone else, it becomes more than kindness, it becomes an encounter with God. We’ll talk about how serving others pulls us out of our own thoughts, softens our hearts, and becomes one of the clearest ways we reflect His love to the world. Scriptures like Acts 20:35, Philippians 2, and Matthew 5 remind me that this kind of life isn’t about recognition, it’s about obedience… and there is so much blessing in it. I want to gently challenge you this week:  Ask God each morning, “Who needs Your love through me today?”  And then simply say yes. You might be surprised how He answers… and how He meets you right there in the middle of it. 🎙️ If this speaks to you, I’d love for you to tune in to this week’s episode of Small Beginnings with Sara. And if you’re in a season where your heart needs healing or refreshing, come join me inside one of my courses like Refreshing the Soul or Divine Creativity: Healing Through Painting. Sometimes the simplest act of creating with God is where He meets us most deeply.

    27 min

  4. APR 16

    He Will: Reflections at 68 on God’s Faithfulness

    Send us Fan Mail In this deeply personal episode, I pause to reflect on turning 68—not with regret, but with overwhelming gratitude and renewed expectation. Rooted in Psalm 37:5, “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act,” I share the evidence of God’s faithfulness woven through every season of my life. From love found again, to the gift of family, to the healing power of creativity, this is a testimony of a life held by God. I also open my heart to what’s ahead—six intentional invitations for this next year, including deeper communion with God, loving well, stewarding health, and continuing to create with purpose. This episode is a reminder: you don’t have to strive—just walk with the One who is faithful to act.

    41 min

  5. APR 9

    God Is Good… Even Here

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever walked through something hard… and quietly wondered, Is God still good in this? In this episode, I’m talking about the tension of trusting God when life feels uncertain, unfinished, or even painful. What does it really look like to say “God is good” in the middle, not just after the breakthrough? We’ll explore what it means to surrender what we’re trying to build, trust God in what we can’t see, and hold onto a faith that chooses Him… even when nothing makes sense. Because sometimes the most powerful faith  isn’t loud… it’s a whisper that still says,  “God is good.”

    28 min

  6. APR 2

    Carrying the Fragrance of Jesus, The Beauty of Being Broken and Poured Out

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever noticed how a fragrance can fill an entire room before you even see where it came from? In this episode, I’m sharing a powerful Holy Week reflection on what it means to carry the fragrance of Jesus in our everyday lives. We’ll walk through the story in Mark 14, where a woman breaks open her alabaster jar and pours out costly perfume at the feet of Jesus. In her surrender, the fragrance filled the room—and revealed something deeper about worship, sacrifice, and love. Together, we’ll explore:  • Why the fragrance is released through breaking  • How Jesus was broken and poured out for us  • How our lives become a pleasing aroma when we surrender  • The powerful role creativity plays in carrying His presence I truly believe this:  We don’t carry His fragrance by striving… we carry it by surrender. Whether it’s through painting, cooking, creating, or simply loving others well, your life can release something eternal. So I want to ask you…  What is your alabaster jar? If this message stirs something in you, come go deeper with me on the Small Beginnings with Sara podcast, and if you’re ready to step into healing through creativity, explore The Creative Healing Bundle—it’s one of the most powerful ways I’ve seen God meet people right where they are.

    26 min

  7. MAR 26

    This Is Enough: Finding Rest in a World That Says More

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever ended a full day… and still felt like it wasn’t enough? In this episode, I share what God has been gently teaching me about stepping out of the pressure to do more, achieve more, and be more… and into the freedom of enough. We’ll explore the beauty of Sabbath rest, not as a rule—but as an invitation. An invitation to slow down, to be present, and to receive instead of strive. I also share a personal moment from my time in Italy, where God met me in a question that changed everything:  “Am I not enough for you?” Through Scripture and real-life reflection, we’ll uncover a better way to live—one rooted in peace, contentment, and trust. If your heart has been feeling stretched thin or caught in the cycle of “not enough,” this episode is for you. Come breathe again.  Come be reminded… God is enough.  And in Him, you already have enough. 🎙️ Listen now to Small Beginnings with Sara and step into a slower, fuller, more present way of living.

    38 min

  8. MAR 19

    Two Waters, One God: Learning to Trust His Different Ways

    Send us Fan Mail There are moments in life when we are standing at the edge of something impossible. And in Scripture, we see this twice— once at the Red Sea, and once at the Jordan River. Both times, God made a way. Both times, His people walked on dry ground. But the way He moved was completely different. At the Red Sea, God moved before they did. He made a way where there was none. But at the Jordan River, God asked them to step first— into uncertain, overflowing waters— before the miracle came. And I believe this speaks directly to the seasons we walk through today. Sometimes God clears the path so clearly, we can’t miss it. And other times… He invites us into a deeper kind of faith— the kind that requires a step before we see. I share how this has been unfolding even in my own life— through something as unexpected as learning to play golf, and how small adjustments, a teachable heart, and simple obedience can open the door to growth we didn’t even realize we needed. Maybe you’re in a Red Sea season. Or maybe you’re standing at the edge of a Jordan River moment. Either way, God is still speaking. He is still moving. And He is still making a way. Listen to this week’s episode of Small Beginnings with Sara and be encouraged to trust Him— whether He’s parting the waters ahead of you… or inviting you to step in first.

    32 min
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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.

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