Giving a voice to the journey from broken to beloved. 🕊️ Today I am sharing a special episode of Behold-Her Beauty Podcast with author, Sarah Freymuth to discuss her book, All the Hard Things: 50 Days Through the Valley.

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Sarah is the author of All the Hard Things: 50 Days Through the Valley, a devotional journey shaped by her own experiences of long COVID, anxiety, depression, and the repeated hardships that quietly reshape a life.

In our conversation, she opens up about what it means to find God’s presence not after the hard things—but in the middle of them. Through her story, we talk about what it looks like to anchor identity in Christ when everything else feels uncertain, and how God often speaks through unexpected “trail markers” of hope—like friendships, nature, music, and even the small reminders we almost overlook.

We also talk about beauty, soul care, and what it means to believe God is still good when life feels heavy.

If you’ve ever found yourself in a season where the “valley” feels long or confusing, this conversation will gently meet you there.

Because sometimes hope doesn’t arrive as a rescue from the valley—but as a companion within it.

The episode closes with a beautiful heartfelt prayer from Sarah to guide you through your week.

A Reflection For You

Where in your life do you feel like you are in a “valley” season—and what might God be inviting you to notice right there? I’ll meet you in the comments.

You can pick up her book here: https://amzn.to/3Zdtr5W 

Sarah Freymuth is the content and storytelling manager for Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and she writes for numerous platforms, including Proverbs 31 Ministries, YouVersion, (in)Courage, and She Reads Truth. Sarah loves unearthing God’s goodness in places that don’t feel good, with a heart especially for faith and mental health. She enjoys a simple Wisconsin life by Lake Michigan with her husband, Eric, and Beaglier pup, Alfie.

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Music by Samuel F. Johanns from Pixabay

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