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. 2d ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. Jun 24

    100 Days Creating with God

    Send us Fan Mail What if one small act of faithfulness each day could change your life? In this episode, I share the story behind a practice that first began in 2015 and has found its way back into my life again. After feeling the Lord nudge me during a recent retreat, I began a new journey: 100 Days Creating with God. For the next 100 days, I'll spend time reading Scripture, writing Scripture, journaling prayers, and creating simple watercolor paintings as a way of slowing down, listening, and making space for God. This isn't about creating perfect art. It's not about accomplishing something impressive. It's about showing up. Together we'll explore why small beginnings matter, how creativity helps us hear God's voice, the power of recording His faithfulness, and why consistent obedience often produces fruit we can't yet see. We'll also talk about the beauty of choosing a fixed season of faithfulness and how God often meets us in the ordinary moments we might otherwise overlook. Whether your creative expression looks like painting, gardening, baking, writing, photography, knitting, or simply taking a walk with God, this episode is an invitation to begin. Not perfectly. Just faithfully. In this episode you'll discover: • Why 100 days can be a powerful catalyst for spiritual growth • How creativity helps us slow down and pay attention to God's presence • The importance of recording God's faithfulness through journaling • Why small daily practices often lead to significant transformation • How God uses simple acts of obedience to grow our confidence and faith What might God do in your life if you simply showed up for 100 days? Grab your journal, your Bible, and a cup of coffee, and let's begin this journey together. Because a harvest is rarely produced in a single day. But 100 days of faithfully showing up with God just might change everything. https://stan.store/sarathurman/p/100-days-of-creating-with-god-psol9qtc

  5. Jun 18

    God’s Presence Is the Greatest Present

    Send us Fan Mail What if the greatest gift God wants to give you today isn’t a solution, a breakthrough, or an answered prayer—but His presence? In this episode, I share stories of unexpected encounters with God, from a tiny hummingbird that appeared outside my window in Cozumel to simple moments of loving and serving others. Together we'll explore how God often shows up in the ordinary, the unexpected, and the spaces we intentionally leave open for Him. We'll talk about why slowing down matters, how God's presence often comes through people, and why creating margin in our lives allows us to recognize His fingerprints all around us. If you've been feeling rushed, overwhelmed, or distracted, this episode is an invitation to pause, be still, and ask a simple question: "God, where are You today?" Because wherever His presence is, there is fullness of joy. Scriptures:  Psalm 16:11  Psalm 46:10  Matthew 25:40  1 John 4:16  Ephesians 5:16-17 God is still speaking. Sometimes we just need to slow down enough to hear Him.

  6. Jun 10

    The Battle Is the Lord's

    Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of Small Beginnings with Sara, we're talking about a truth many of us need to hear: The battle is not yours. It belongs to the Lord. Maybe you're facing a diagnosis, a strained relationship, a difficult decision, financial pressure, grief, or a situation that feels completely beyond your control. You've prayed, worried, planned, and tried to figure it all out—but what if God is inviting you to stop carrying a burden that was never yours to carry alone? Through the stories of Moses at the Red Sea and David facing Goliath, we'll discover two very different expressions of faith. Moses was told to stand still and watch God move. David was called to step forward and face the giant. One battle required waiting. The other required action. The wisdom is knowing the difference. We'll explore what it means to trust God in impossible situations, how to stop fighting in your own strength, stand on God's promises, and take the next step of obedience while leaving the outcome in His hands. If you've ever wondered whether God sees your struggle or if He's still working in the middle of your battle, this episode is for you. Key Scripture: "Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's." — 2 Chronicles 20:15 Wherever you find yourself today—standing at a Red Sea, facing a giant, or simply weary from carrying too much—I pray this conversation reminds you that God is faithful, God is present, and God is still fighting battles on behalf of His people.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

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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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