Ep. 43: Finding Freedom within Limits with Ashley Hales

Ashley Hales joins Sarah to talk about the seemingly upside-down freedom she’s found within the goodness of God’s limits.

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Ep. 42: The Hunt for Validation with Heather Lobe Johnson

Heather Lobe Johnson tells her story of looking for her worth in external validation, resulting in a string of broken relationships.

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Ep. 40: Loneliness, Leadership, & the Church with Jay Y. Kim

Pastor and author Jay Y. Kim shares his experience not only leading a church through a pandemic, but also launching a book about the church’s need for physical presence at a time when everything went digital.

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Ep. 37: “A Great Pause” with Meredith McDaniel

Meredith McDaniel, licensed counselor and author, sits down with Sarah to talk about the “great pause” of 2020.

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Ep. 35: "Rewrite Your Story" with Latasha Ferguson

Latasha Ferguson—educator and podcast host—shares her story of becoming a teen mom, navigating life as a single parent, and discovering the determined love of God.

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Ep. 27: Motherhood & the Value of Friends with Julie Short [you + me series]

Julie Short—a higher ed professional, Enneagram Coach, and co-host of the Momnesia Podcast—joins Sarah to talk about what hasn’t gone as planned in motherhood and how friendships have made all the difference.