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. 1d ago

    Refuse to Live Tomorrow Today: Learning to Be Present With God

    Send us Fan Mail How much of your life are you actually present for? It’s easy to physically be in one place while our minds are somewhere else—replaying yesterday, worrying about tomorrow, or rushing through today without noticing what God has placed right in front of us. In this episode of Small Beginnings, Sarah talks about the gift of being fully present and what Scripture teaches us about releasing yesterday, trusting God with tomorrow, and receiving today. Inspired in part by Scottie Scheffler’s approach to staying present—one shot, one moment at a time—Sarah explores what it could look like to practice that same kind of presence in our everyday lives and our walk with God. Jesus tells us not to worry about tomorrow. He teaches us to ask for our daily bread. Scripture reminds us that God’s mercies are new every morning. There is grace for today. There is provision for today. There are people to love today. There is obedience for today. And there is a life God has given you to actually live today. In this episode, Sarah shares three simple practices: Release yesterday. Refuse to live tomorrow today. Receive the moment in front of you. Because you can learn from yesterday, but you can’t live there. You can prepare for tomorrow, but you can’t live there either. The only moment you can actually receive is the one God has given you right now. So put down the phone. Look at the person in front of you. Notice the flowers. Listen to the laughter. Feel the breeze. Pay attention to the ordinary places where God’s goodness is already meeting you. Yesterday is in God’s hands. Tomorrow is in God’s hands. And today is His gift to you. Be here for it. Key Scriptures: Matthew 6:11, Matthew 6:34, Philippians 3:13–14, Lamentations 3:22–23, Psalm 118:24

  2. Aug 20

    When God Gives You Favor: Can We Ask God for Favor With People?

    Send us Fan Mail Is it okay to ask God for favor—not only His favor, but favor with other people? Maybe you’re walking into an important meeting, interviewing for a job, trying to sell a house, having a difficult conversation, launching something new, or waiting for someone else’s decision to open a door. Can you actually pray, “God, would You give me favor with this person?” In this episode of Small Beginnings with Sarah Thurman Price, Sarah looks at what Scripture teaches about favor through the lives of Nehemiah, Joseph, Daniel, Esther, and even Jesus. Again and again, we see God working through people to accomplish His purposes. Nehemiah needed the king to say yes. Esther needed the king to extend the scepter. Joseph was granted favor with the prison warden. Daniel received favor and compassion from an official. But there’s an important distinction: the person was never the source. God was. We’ll talk about what it means to ask God for favor without trying to manipulate an outcome, why God’s favor doesn’t always look like an open door, and how even a “no” can sometimes be His protection. If you’re facing a situation that feels dependent on someone else’s response, this episode is an invitation to remember who ultimately holds the outcome. You can ask God to go before you. You can ask Him to prepare hearts. You can ask Him to establish the work of your hands. And yes—you can ask Him to give you favor with people. “May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us.” — Psalm 90:17 In this episode: Is it biblical to pray for favor with another person?What Nehemiah teaches us about asking God for favorHow God gave Daniel, Joseph, and Esther favor with peopleThe difference between favor and popularityWhy favor doesn’t mean every door will openHow to pray for favor while surrendering the outcome to GodRemembering that people may be the vessel—but God is the sourceKey Scriptures: Nehemiah 1:11 Daniel 1:9 Genesis 39:21 Esther 5:1–2 Luke 2:52 Psalm 90:17 A truth to carry with you this week: People may be the vessel through which favor comes—but God is the source.

  3. Aug 6

    The Plans God Has for Us: What I Would Tell My Younger Self

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wished you could sit down with your younger self for just one conversation? What would you say? Would you warn yourself about the hard seasons... encourage yourself to take more risks... or simply remind yourself to trust God? In this episode of Small Beginnings, I reflect on that very question through the lens of Scripture. Together we'll explore what it means to trust God's plans even when life doesn't unfold the way we imagined, why some of our hardest seasons become the places where God shapes us most, and how looking back often reveals His faithfulness in ways we couldn't see at the time. We'll spend time in Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 3:5–6, Romans 5, Psalm 139, and other passages that remind us God has been writing our story all along. Whether you're just beginning a new chapter or looking back over many years, I pray this conversation encourages you to trust the Author of your story, embrace the season you're in, and find joy in the ordinary gifts God has placed before you. At the end of the episode, I'll leave you with two simple questions that just might change the way you see both your past and your future. I hope you'll join me.

  4. Jul 30

    Blessed Assurance: Learning to Trust God in the Hard Places

    Send us Fan Mail Why is it so difficult to trust God when life doesn't make sense? In this episode of Small Beginnings, I share a personal journey I've been walking as God has gently whispered two simple words to my heart: "Trust Me." Together, we'll explore what it means to have blessed assurance—not because we have all the answers, but because we know the One who does. We'll look at the incredible story behind the beloved hymn "Blessed Assurance," unpack powerful Scriptures that anchor us in uncertain seasons, and discover practical ways to keep trusting God when we're waiting, grieving, praying, or holding onto hope. If you're facing unanswered questions, walking through a difficult diagnosis, grieving a loss, or simply longing for God's peace in the middle of uncertainty, I pray this conversation reminds you that His character never changes—even when your circumstances do. You don't have to understand everything to trust the One who understands everything. I hope you'll join me for this encouraging conversation.

  5. Jul 23

    Walking the Wide Plank of Faith

    Send us Fan Mail What do you do when you've prayed... waited... and nothing seems to be changing? In this episode of Small Beginnings, I want to encourage anyone who finds themselves in that space between God's promise and its fulfillment. After waiting seven long months for my husband's house to sell, the Lord gently shifted something in my heart. Instead of focusing on what I couldn't see, I began thanking Him each day for the buyer—even though I had no idea who that person was. Just days later, God answered in a way only He could. We'll explore what Hebrews 11:1 really means, why honest prayers like, "Lord, I believe; help my unbelief," matter so much, and how thanksgiving can transform our waiting into worship. I'll also share a simple picture that has forever changed the way I think about faith: we're not walking a tightrope, trying not to fall—we're walking a wide plank, securely held by the hands of a faithful God. If you're waiting for healing, provision, restoration, direction, or an answer that seems delayed, I pray this conversation reminds you that God is already at work, even when you can't yet see it. Sometimes all it takes is one phone call. One opportunity. One open door. One moment of God's favor to change everything. Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1, Mark 9:24, Proverbs 3:5–6, Isaiah 40:31, 2 Corinthians 5:7 If this episode encourages you, I'd love for you to share it with a friend who is in a season of waiting. And if you've never read my book Small Beginnings: A Journey to the Impossible, I hope it reminds you that God often does His greatest work through our smallest steps of faith.

  6. Jul 16

    Trusting God When the Jar Looks Empty

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever looked at your life and thought, I don't have enough? Not enough money. Not enough strength. Not enough answers. Not enough time. In this episode of Small Beginnings, I want to encourage you with one of my favorite stories in Scripture from 1 Kings 17. During a devastating drought, God provided for Elijah in ways no one could have imagined—sending ravens to bring him food, leading him to a widow with only a handful of flour and a little oil, and then performing an even greater miracle by raising her son back to life. These powerful stories remind us that God's provision rarely looks the way we expect, but it is always exactly what we need. Together we'll explore: Why God often provides through unexpected people and circumstances.What to do when the "brook" in your life dries up.Why obedience often comes before the miracle.How God teaches us to trust Him one day—and one handful of flour—at a time.If you're walking through a season that feels dry, uncertain, or impossible, I pray this episode reminds you that the God who filled the widow's jar is the same God who still provides today. He hasn't forgotten you. He hasn't run out of resources. And He isn't finished writing your story. So grab your Bible, settle in, and let's discover what it means to trust God when the jar looks empty. Key Scripture: 1 Kings 17

  7. Jul 9

    Seven Simple Invitations for a Memorable Summer

    Send us Fan Mail Summer has a way of slipping through our fingers. We wait all year for the longer days, fresh fruit, family gatherings, beautiful sunsets, and slower evenings—and then suddenly, the season is gone. But what if a memorable summer isn’t about doing more? What if it’s about noticing more? In this episode, we’re exploring Seven Simple Invitations for a Memorable Summer—practical ways to slow down, embrace the gifts God has placed around you, and become more aware of His presence in the ordinary moments of everyday life. From creating a soundtrack for the season and enjoying the beauty of God’s creation to making something beautiful, finishing what’s been weighing on you, giving away joy, and ending each day looking for God, these simple invitations will help you live the rest of your summer with greater intention, gratitude, and joy. Summer isn’t measured only by vacations, adventures, or everything you accomplish. It’s measured by the moments you fully receive—the meals shared, the sunsets noticed, the laughter enjoyed, the beauty created, and the people you love well. My prayer is that when summer comes to an end, you won’t simply say, “It went by so fast.” Instead, you’ll be able to look back and say, “God was so present this summer.” “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” — Psalm 118:24

  8. Jul 2

    What if God has been whispering all along?

    Send us Fan Mail There are seasons when I've wondered why God seemed so quiet. Maybe you've felt that too. You've prayed. You've waited. You've asked for direction. And yet it feels like heaven is silent. But lately I've been asking myself a different question. What if God isn't silent? What if He's been whispering all along, and I've simply been surrounded by too much noise to hear Him? Our world is loud. Notifications, schedules, endless responsibilities, and even good things can crowd out the quiet places where God so often speaks. One verse has stayed with me this week: "It stood still... and I heard a hushed voice." — Job 4:16 Stillness came before the whisper. In this week's episode of Small Beginnings, we're talking about learning to get quiet enough to hear God. We'll explore why God often speaks in whispers, how to quiet the noise inside our hearts, and four simple practices that can help you make space for His presence each day. One of the things I've discovered over the years is that some of my sweetest moments with God haven't happened when I was trying harder. They've happened when I slowed down enough to listen. Whether I'm journaling, painting, or simply sitting quietly with my Bible open, I've found that God is faithful to meet us when we make room for Him. This week, I want to encourage you to try something simple. Spend just five quiet minutes with the Lord. Before reaching for your phone... Before your to-do list... Before the world tells you what matters... Simply ask: "Lord, what do You want me to know today?" Then listen. I believe you may be surprised by what He whispers. 🎙️ Listen to this week's episode, "The Whisper After the Wind," and let's learn together how to recognize the gentle voice of our Good Shepherd. Thank you for being part of this journey with me. My prayer is that you discover His presence in the quiet and the peace that comes from simply being with Him.

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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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