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. May 28

    Anchored in the Storm

    Send us Fan Mail This week on Small Beginnings with Sara, I’m sharing what God has been showing me through the storms. After weeks of heavy rain, flooding creeks, lightning, and strong winds here in Texas, a massive walnut tree behind our home lost several huge branches. The landscape changed overnight. The canopy opened. The birds and squirrels noticed it immediately. And standing there beneath those broken branches, I felt God whisper something so deeply to my heart: “Sometimes when the storms come, they remove what was blocking your view of Me.” In this episode, I share about the reality that storms will come in life. Grief comes. Loss comes. Disappointment comes. But the question is not if storms will come. The question is: What are we anchored to when they do? We dive into the powerful words of Habakkuk 3:17–19: “Though the fig tree does not bud… yet I will rejoice in the Lord.” Even when nothing visible looks fruitful… Even when prayers feel unanswered… Even when the fields feel empty… Yet I will rejoice. I talk about the difference between thanksgiving and praise, how thanksgiving remembers God’s faithfulness, and how praise declares who He is, regardless of our circumstances. Sometimes praise is a sacrifice. Sometimes it is worship in the middle of heartbreak. Sometimes it is thanking God before the breakthrough ever comes. This episode is a reminder that storms may change the landscape, but they never change the faithfulness of God. If you are walking through uncertainty, grief, waiting, or a hard season, I pray this episode encourages you to anchor yourself in thanksgiving and praise and reminds you that God is still steady in the middle of the storm. New episodes every Thursday on Small Beginnings with Sara.

    23 min

  2. May 21

    5 Things God Has Been Teaching Me This Week

    Send us Fan Mail This week, I’ve been reflecting on something I believe so deeply right now: Do not despise your small beginnings. Sometimes we think God only moves in the big moments, the breakthrough moments, the dramatic moments… but so often, He is working quietly in the small, hidden places first. In this episode, I’m sharing five things God has been teaching me lately, from returning to exercise after almost two years away, to walking alongside friends through grief, to learning the importance of margin and making room for His presence. I talk about how strength returns, how grief reminds us of the nearness of Jesus, why overflow only happens when we stay connected to the Vine, and how gratitude changes the way we see everything. Scriptures woven throughout this episode include: • Isaiah 40:31 • Zechariah 4:10 • Romans 12:15 • Psalm 34:18 • John 15:5 • 2 Corinthians 2:15 • 1 Thessalonians 5:18 If you’ve been feeling weary, stretched thin, discouraged by slow progress, or wondering if the small things matter… this episode is for you. God rejoices to see the work begin. And friend, He is not finished with your story yet. Be sure to subscribe to Small Beginnings with Sara, and if you’re longing to reconnect with God through creativity, my courses and creative devotionals are linked for you as well.

    35 min

  3. May 14

    Finding God in Poland and North Cyprus

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Small Beginnings with Sara, I’m sharing reflections from my recent trip to Poland and North Cyprus, and all the unexpected ways I encountered God’s presence along the way. There were moments of beauty, moments of grief, moments of stillness, and moments where I had to trust God in places that felt unfamiliar and uncertain. I found myself thinking so much about the scripture in Deuteronomy 31:8, “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you.” Sometimes we walk into new seasons carrying questions, exhaustion, grief, or even fear of the unknown. But I’m reminded again that God never asks us to go somewhere He hasn’t already gone before us. In this episode, I talk about what it means to mourn with those who mourn, to find rest in Jesus, and to slow down long enough to recognize God’s voice and presence, even while traveling across the world. If you’re walking through a season that feels uncertain, heavy, or stretching you beyond what feels comfortable, I pray this conversation reminds you that you are not alone. God is already there. Scriptures referenced: Deuteronomy 31:8 Romans 12:15 Matthew 5:4 Matthew 11:28–30 Psalm 46:10 Listen now wherever you stream podcasts.

    47 min

  4. May 7

    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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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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