In this powerful episode of A Reason For Hope Podcast, host Alanis Gonzalez sits down with Catholic worship leader, songwriter, and author Sarah Kroger for an honest conversation about identity, fear, calling, humility, and worship.

Sarah shares her journey from childhood bullying and insecurity to leading worship around the world — and how discovering her belovedness in Christ transformed her faith, ministry, and personal life. Drawing from Catholic spirituality, Scripture, and her own testimony, she unpacks what it means to say “yes” to God even when fear, comparison, and self-doubt are loud.

In this episode, we explore:

• Catholic worship beyond the Mass
• Identity and healing through Jesus Christ
• Discernment of vocation and calling
• Fear, humility, and surrender in ministry
• What it’s really like being a Catholic worship leader
• The inspiration behind Belovedness (song, devotional & children’s book)

This episode is for anyone seeking hope, clarity, and renewal in their Catholic faith.

🙏 “You are my beloved.” — Mark 1:11

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⏰Timecode⏰

00:00 Introduction

01:31 Start of Interview

07:54 Confronting the fear of stepping into our calling

11:37 How do you prepare spirituality to Lead Worship?

22:05 Did you ever feel pulled to make more ecumenical music?

23:23 Staying humble in the spotlight

27:03 Belovedness

33:33 Biggest Misconception about Touring

34:30 Sarah's Desert island prayer

35:10 How Sarah navigates humilitiy

36:17 How do you push through spiritual dryness

37:45 Final remarks