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Become a paid subscriber or leave a review and you will receive Behold-Her Beauty’s new Obnoxiously Happy apparel. Just leave a ‘done’ in the comments.Receive your Free PDF Resource: A Summer To Cultivate Beauty🌸🙏 Embark on a journey of beauty, faith, and grace in this uplifting episode of #BeholderBeauty featuring author and speaker Amanda Hayhurst. Uncover the profound impact of prayer and community in transforming lives, and be inspired by Amanda's powerful story of faith. Tune in now and let the transformative power of prayer and community fill your heart with hope and encouragement!Don't forget to pick Amanda's best seller devotionals, "Pray for Him" and "Pray for Her." These resources are a powerful tool to guide your prayers and deepen your relationship with God.Join me for a deeply personal and sensitive conversation with my friend, author and speaker Amanda Hayhurst. We explore beauty, both physical and spiritual, as well as Amanda's personal journey with faith, marriage, and overcoming hidden shame. Amanda reveals her motivations behind her writings and the significance of daily repentance, prayer, and godly community in personal and relational healing. She also talks about the importance of seeing beauty in others beyond physical appearance and shares insights into her upcoming book deal, focusing on shedding shame. Amanda emphasizes the power of prayer in transforming oneself and relationships, offering practical advice and encouragement to the listeners, empowering them to take control of their spiritual growth.So, grab a favorite beverage, find a cozy spot, and tune in for a heartfelt discussion on the intersection of beauty and faith with my lovely guest, Amanda Hayhurst. Please feel free to share this episode, join the conversation in the comments, and follow or like on your favorite platforms. Your engagement is what makes our community strong.Podcast Music by GrandProject from PixabaySHOW NOTES:00:00 Introduction to Beholder Beauty00:13 Meet Amanda Hayhurst01:22 Amanda's Family and Life in Georgia02:34 Beauty Tips and Self-Care03:52 Struggles with Beauty and Identity05:56 Healing from Father Wounds07:22 Journey of Forgiveness and Grace09:54 Writing and Helping Others22:45 Finding Community in Writing26:07 The Power of Prayer in Marriage30:14 Writing a Devotional35:14 Daily Repentance and Prayer39:08 Concluding Thoughts and PrayerMEET AMANDA HAYHURSTAmanda Hayhurst is a Christian author and speaker with a Master’s in Biblical and Theological Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary. She has been featured in Guidepost, Chicken Soup for the Soul, and Focus on the Family. She is the author of the best-selling devotionals Pray for Him and Pray for Her, which have helped thousands of couples move from fix and control to surrender and prayer. She has a passion for encouraging others and considers herself a hype woman for other women. She has been married to her husband, Marcus, for fifteen years and gives God all the glory. They cherish every moment spent with their two young boys and adult bonus daughter. You can connect with Amanda at www.AmandaHayhurst.com on Instagram: amandahayhurstwrites/.UPCOMING PODCAST SCHEDULE: Upcoming guests Dawn Ward, Michele Vrabel, Tammy Kennington, Eve Harrell and TBA’s.If you would like to have your book or brand advertised on the Behold-her Beauty Podcast and in my newsletter please contact me too.Pick up: UNEXPECTED BLESSINGS: 40 DAYS OF DISCOVERING GOD’S BESTOur prayer is that in these 40 days, you will shift your perspective, trust God's timing, lean into Jesus, and recognize His blessings in unexpected ways. So join us on the podcast here and grab your copy of the book today on Amazon! Could you help us spread the word? Share this, text a friend, or leave a review!Bless you dear friend and thank you for being here.Love, DeborahSubscribe to the Behold-Her Beauty Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe