Behold-Her Beauty with Deborah Rutherford

✨ ——— ✨ ——— ✨Welcome to the Behold-Her Beauty Podcast, The Identity Series, a special five-episode run with new episodes dropping monthly. From broken to beloved: Seeing ourselves as God’s beautiful daughters.Today, I am welcoming our lovely guest author, Jennifer Dukes Lee, to the chair to discuss her book, How To Love Your Morning: Faith-Filled Habits to Build a Life of Joy and Purpose One Day at a Time (Develop Rituals, Routines, and Prayers to See New Mercies Every Sunrise).A Gift for You: Receive your free resource and carry this truth with you throughout your day. Download your free resource: the “You are Chosen by Your King” Phone Lockscreen/Wallpaper.Join the Conversation: Support Behold-Her Beauty by subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing your thoughts in the comments. We would love it if you would leave a ❤️ to let us know you’re listening!Hi friend,What if being a “morning person” isn’t about when you wake up, but how?So good, right?That’s why I am so excited to share my lovely guest with you, Jennifer Dukes Lee. You may remember she joined us on the podcast for her last book, Stuff I’d Only Tell God. We are celebrating the release of her brand-new book, How to Love Your Mornings, which came out yesterday! This is a wonderful and engaging book. For me, it is revolutionizing my mornings, helping me live each day with God’s perspective and purpose. And as you probably know, I do love morning sunrises.In our latest episode of the Behold-Her Beauty podcast, I sat down with my friend Jennifer. We dove deep into How to Love Your Morning, where she offers a perspective that shifted something in my own soul: everyone is a morning person because God is.From Grudging Routines to Sacred RitualsJennifer makes a beautiful distinction between a “routine” (the Pinterest-Instagramish perfect images that often leave us feeling inadequate) and a “ritual” (a sacred, soul-filling connection with the Creator).We explored the “archetypes” of morning people—whether you’re a Daybreak Doer, a Morning Mover, a Meditative Mind, or a Social Seeker—and how Jesus himself modeled a morning practice rooted in the Shema: loving God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.We talk about everything from the more than 200 mornings in the Bible to the simple, three-word prayer that can change your day: “Good morning, Jesus.” 🙏✨I invite you to listen in on our conversation as Jennifer breaks down what it really means to be a morning person, how to love our mornings, and most importantly, how to love the Lord our God with our whole heart, mind, soul, and strength. SO good!Join the ConversationI’d love to hear from you in the comments today: Which part of Jennifer’s story resonated most with you? Is it possible to be a morning person? Which archetype do you think you are?👇📖 Get Jennifer’s book: How to Love Your Morning & How to Love Your Morning Bible StudyDeborah’s Goodreads How to Love Your Morning Book Review🕊️ ——— 🕊️ ——— 🕊️ABOUT JENNIFERJennifer Dukes Lee is a bestselling author, speaker, and morning evangelist from Iowa. She is the author of several books, including Growing Slow, It’s All Under Control, and Stuff I’d Only Tell God. She wants to live her life in such a way that you can’t help but want more of Jesus. Follow Jennifer on social media @JenniferDukesLee.SHOW NOTES:00:00 Meet Jennifer Dukes Lee01:24 Everyone Is a Morning Person03:38 Ritual Not Routine06:29 200 Biblical Mornings11:43 Jesus And The Shema14:28 Four Morning Archetypes17:45 Evening Rituals Matter20:02 When Mornings Feel Impossible23:29 Three Words Good Morning Jesus24:49 Rituals In Dark Seasons30:00 Good Overwhelm And Gratitude34:52 Morning Beauty And Self Care40:09 Closing Thoughts And QuoteMusic by Samuel F. Johanns from PixabayWatch the whole episode on my Youtube Channel and be sure to subscribe and follow.✨ Sponsor Spotlight: Women Like Esther MagazineThis episode is brought to you by our friends at Women Like Esther Magazine.If you resonate with the themes of restoration and identity we discuss here on the podcast, you will find a home in their pages. They are dedicated to celebrating the “Esthers” of our day—women walking in faith, courage, and beauty.Explore their beautiful community and find your next favorite story here:👉@womenlikeestherYou can come home again! The door is open for you to join my launch team, where we’ll share free gifts, resources, community, and friendship. This isn’t just about a book release; it’s about gathering a community to say that no one is ever too lost for Love to find them. Please take the next step with me by clicking the link below:📖 Join the “Prodigal Daughter” Launch Team:With love, Deborah (residing in Georgia) 🕊️✨🌿Website Books On InstagramPodcaster, Author, Poet, and SpeakerIf you enjoy my Substack, I welcome your appreciation and encouragement on Buy Me A Coffee. Whether it’s a one-time or ongoing gift, every contribution is a blessing to my family and me. God bless you!. Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the Behold-Her Beauty Podcast, The Identity Series, a special five-episode run with new episodes dropping monthly. From broken to beloved: Seeing ourselves as God’s beautiful daughters. Today, I am welcoming our lovely guest author, Mary Rooney Armand, to the chair to discuss her book, Uniquely Made: Understanding & Embracing Identity in Christ.A heartfelt thank you to our sponsor, Women Like Esther Magazine. Please find the Sponsor Spotlight and links to their beautiful communities in today’s show notes below!Join the Conversation: Support Behold-Her Beauty by subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing your thoughts in the comments. We would love it if you would leave a ❤️ to let us know you’re listening!Have you ever felt like you were looking for your worth in all the wrong places? My guest this week, Mary Rooney Armand, knows this struggle intimately—so well that she wrote a 35-day study to help us navigate it. I am thrilled to share my chat with Mary, author of Uniquely Made: Embracing Your Identity in Christ. Mary is a beautiful soul who breaks down these concepts so clearly; you’ll definitely want to pick up her study.In this episode, we explore:* The “Katrina Rose”: A stunning story of beauty from ashes and resilience after the devastation in New Orleans.* The CORE Method: How focusing on Christ, Ourselves, Relationships, and External purpose helps us resist shame and find true contentment.* Beauty & Aging: Mary shares soulful tips for navigating life’s seasons with confidence.These are just some of the gems packed inside our conversation. Are you ready to live free and confident in who you were created to be?Join the ConversationI’d love to hear from you in the comments today: Which part of Mary’s story resonated most with you? Are you navigating a season of transition or searching for your identity in all the wrong places?This is a safe place to share our struggles. Sharing mine.👇📖 Get Mary’s Book: Uniquely Made🕊️ ——— 🕊️ ——— 🕊️Mary Rooney Armand is an author, speaker, and the founder of ButterflyLiving.org, a faith‑based community dedicated to helping women embrace their identity in Christ and live with confidence, humility, and freedom. With a heart for discipleship and spiritual growth, Mary encourages others to deepen their relationship with Jesus and thrive in their God‑given purpose.Her passion for identity formation led her to write the Bible study Uniquely Made: Understanding and Embracing Your Identity in Christ, available on Amazon. She also created the devotional Life Changing Stories, a collaborative work featuring 33 authors sharing powerful testimonies of God’s transforming grace.Through her writing, teaching, and online ministry, Mary walks alongside those seeking to grow in faith, strengthen their relationships, and live out their calling with joy. She invites readers to join her journey at ButterflyLiving.org, where she continues to explore what it means to live fully and freely as God’s beloved.SHOW NOTES: 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:39 Meet Mary Rooney Armand 01:25 The Aha Identity Moment 03:23 Why Christians Still Struggle 05:17 Butterfly Living Explained 07:59 Unique Design Comes First 11:11 Katrina Rose Origin Story 13:46 The CORE Method Overview 16:52 Confidence, Contentment, and Offense 19:15 Guarding Your Identity 19:35 Handling Hurtful Words 21:10 Secure in Christ 22:15 Shame and Forgiveness 23:41 Beauty and Self Image 27:47 Aging and Eternal Beauty 30:13 Confidence in Any Room 31:22 Sunscreen and Scripture 32:49 Final Encouragement 34:10 Book and Community 35:40 Closing PrayerMusic by Samuel F. Johanns from PixabayWatch the whole episode on my YouTube Channel and be sure to subscribe and follow.✨ Sponsor Spotlight: Women Like Esther MagazineThis episode is brought to you by our friends at Women Like Esther Magazine.Many of you may remember my story, “Beauty For Ashes, Second Chances, and New Beginnings,” which was featured in their publication. That experience gave me a deep appreciation for their mission: helping women walk in grace and purpose.If you resonate with the themes of restoration and identity we discuss here on the podcast, you will find a home in their pages. They are dedicated to celebrating the “Esthers” of our day—women walking in faith, courage, and beauty.Explore their beautiful community and find your next favorite story here:👉@womenlikeestherStay tuned for next month’s guest author, Jennifer Dukes Lee, on April 8, 2026. If you’d like to support my work, you can do so by buying me a coffee here.A fellow traveler from broken to beloved with gratitude for the journey,Deborah 🕊️✨🌿Author, Poet & Host of Behold-Her BeautyWebsite Books On InstagramThank you for being part of the Behold-Her Beauty community!New here? Subscribe to receive weekly reflections on beauty & faith delivered straight to your inbox Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Behold-Her Beauty Podcast, where we talk about beauty, faith, and the difficult things in life. Today, I am welcoming our lovely guest author, Eve Harrell, to the chair.Receive your Free Resource: You Are Wonderfully Made Phone Lockscreen.Support Behold-Her Beauty by subscribing, leaving a review, and commenting.In this episode of the Behold-Her Beauty Podcast, I’m joined by my friend and Atlanta-based author, Eve Harrell.Eve shares her powerful transition from a self-proclaimed “non-writer” to the creator of the Revealed series. We dive deep into the reality of navigating family trials—including her son’s incarceration—and how those “broken” moments became the soil for a ministry focused on helping young women find their worth as the Imago Dei.In this episode, we explore:* Surrendering Control: Moving from “helicopter parenting” to trusting God’s plan.* Overcoming Anxiety: Finding peace and identity in Christ amidst heavy family trials.* The Creative Calling: How God transformed a “non-writer” into a fiction author for His glory.Join us as we explore what it looks like to move from broken to beloved and watch our regrets become seeds of hope.Read, listen, and soar. 🕊️✨Key Highlights & Time Stamps* [04:15] The Volunteer Pivot: How one “yes” to high school ministry changed Eve’s life trajectory.* [12:30] Finding Words in the Dark: Writing songs and poems through the challenge of a son’s incarceration.* [22:45] The Revealed Series: Why Eve uses fiction and “end times” themes to tackle very real teenage anxiety.* [35:10] The Beauty of Rest: Eve’s perspective on cyclical creativity and why “iron sharpens iron” in community.* [42:00] Simple Beauty: Why water and lip balm are the ultimate tools for reflecting natural beauty.Featured Quotes“I delivered research skills akin to finding needles in haystacks, but God wanted me to find the hearts of young women.” — Eve Harrell“Your story holds a unique power. Even if you just journal one line today, you are lending a voice to your journey.” — Eve HarrellShow Notes00:00 Introduction to Beholder Beauty00:08 Meet Eve Harrell: Author and Devoted Christian00:27 Eve's Journey in Writing and Faith02:34 Serving High School Students and Discovering Purpose04:36 Beauty Tips and Personal Struggles06:02 The Impact of Psalm 139 and Hello Beautiful10:44 Writing Journey and Overcoming Insecurities15:48 The Birth of the Revealed Series26:09 Understanding Tribulation27:52 The Role of Scripture in Life30:06 Personal Testimony of Faith36:46 Advice for Aspiring Writers40:02 The Journey of Writing and Rest42:10 Releasing the Audiobook44:33 Upcoming Projects and Final ThoughtsAbout Our GuestHi! I’m Eve, an author and encourager who loves words and The Word. I am a daughter of the King who believes in God’s great Love and His desire to draw us near Him.I love to take long walks through the garden of God’s creation with the Master Gardener and find the little blessings He leaves for us. It is my prayer that you will, too.My favorite things are playing board games with the Fam, singing sweet tunes of inspiration, writing, and helping others find freedom in Christ as they realize He loves them. My passion includes helping the next generation find Jesus as we encourage them that they were made for such a time as this. May we all bloom where we are planted!You can follow my Fun Fact Friday writing journey at evemharrell.com/subscribe.* Latest Release: The Revealed Series (Now available in Audiobook!)Podcast Music by GrandProject from PixabayWatch the whole episode on my Youtube Channel and be sure to subscribe and follow💬 Now, It’s Your Turn...Eve’s journey from a reluctant writer to a vessel of hope is such a testament to God’s timing.* Which of Eve’s “revealed” truths resonated most with you today?* Are you a “one-line-a-day” journaler, or are you still waiting to find your voice?I’ll be in the comments all afternoon—I’d love to hear from you!✨ Unexpected Blessings: Launching Feb 11“Trusting God in the details of the journey from Broken to Beloved.”This episode is brought to you in celebration of my upcoming collaboration book, Unexpected Blessings: 40 Days of Trusting God in the Details.If today’s conversation with Eve inspired you to look for God’s hand in your own “haystack” moments, this devotional was written for you.* 🚀 Launch Team: You can still join:* 🛒 Pre-Save/Order: Mark your calendars for February 11th on Amazon.* 📖 The Heartbeat: Follow the journey on Instagram @deborahrutherfordwrites for daily snippets of grace.“Prodigal Daughter” TeaserBefore I go, I want to leave you with a small whisper of what’s coming next. As we journey together from broken to beloved, I’m preparing a special home for the verses that have carried me through the dark. My debut poetry collection, Prodigal Daughter: Poems of Light for the Lost, is arriving at the end of March. I can’t wait to share these pieces of my heart with you soon.Subscribe to the Behold-Her Beauty PodcastMay the Lord bless you and keep you,DeborahWebsite Books On InstagramBehold-Her Beauty | Seeking God’s reflection in the everyday. 🎙️ Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend who needs a seed of hope today. 💬 Join the Conversation: Leave a comment below and share your "broken to beloved" journey. Read, listen, and soar.If you enjoy my Substack, I welcome you to show your appreciation and encouragement on Buy Me A Coffee. Whether it’s a one-time or ongoing contribution, all contributions are a blessing to my family and me. God bless you! Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Behold-Her Beauty Podcast, where we talk about beauty, faith, and the difficult things in life. Today, I am welcoming our lovely guest author, Rosa Lía Gilbert, to the chair.Receive your Free Resource: You Are Wonderfully Made Phone Lockscreen.Support Behold-Her Beauty by subscribing, leaving a review, and commenting.🎉 2025 Wrap-Up: Beauty, Faith, and Poetry with Rosa Lia GilbertI’m SO excited to share our final episode of the year! We are wrapping up 2025 on a truly beautiful, uplifting note with the phenomenal poet, Rosa Lia Gilbert! 🎙️✨Rosa joined us for a gorgeous conversation diving into the heart of inner and outer beauty, her faith, and her stunning, highly-praised poetry collection, Under the Samán Tree: Poems on Home, Longing, and Belonging.🌿Join us as Rosa shares her powerful journey from the Dominican Republic to the U.S., opening up about immigration, cultural belonging, and the pressure of beauty standards. We discuss how she balances her roles as a writer and mother, and you’ll hear her read her exquisite poem, Lessons from a Hermit Crab. Don’t miss her heartfelt closing prayer! ❤️Key Takeaways You’ll Love:* Rosa’s inspiring story of immigration and cultural belonging.* Her honest reflections on traditional beauty standards.* The deep inspiration and themes of Home, Longing, and Belonging in her work.* Achieving success in poetry and exploring future writing plans.Listen to our final episode of the year now! 🎧Podcast Music by GrandProject from PixabayWatch the whole episode on my Youtube Channel and be sure to subscribe and followSHOW NOTES:00:00 Introduction to Beholder Beauty00:10 Meet Rosa Lía Gilbert01:08 Rosa’s Journey from the Dominican Republic03:54 Beauty Tips and Cultural Insights04:36 Struggles with Beauty Standards09:50 The Inspiration Behind Under the Samán Tree: Poems on Home, Longing, and Belonging10:49 The Journey of Writing and Publishing14:22 Themes of Home, Longing, and Belonging21:00 Reflections on Blessings and Family21:45 Balancing Roles: Writing and Motherhood23:40 Support and Encouragement from Loved Ones25:38 Achieving Success in Poetry29:15 Exploring Heritage and Future Writing Plans33:38 Lessons from a Hermit Crab: A Poem Reading37:22 Upcoming Projects and Final ThoughtsBIORosa Lía Gilbert is a believer, wife, mother, and poet. Her work has been published in Fare Forward, Inkwell, America Magazine, and Prosetrics Literary Magazine, among others. She was born and raised in the Dominican Republic but now lives in Washington, alongside her husband and three-year-old daughter. Whenever she’s not juggling family life, she is writing bilingual poems on whatever piece of paper she can find. She considers herself to be a hope-filled and sojourn-minded poet. Rosa was formerly part of the Calla Press Publishing team as their publishing assistant and has recently stepped into a new role at Vessels of Light Literary Journal as their Spanish poetry translator and assistant editor. She has also been selected as a fellow for Christianity Today’s Young Storytellers Fellowship. You can find Rosa’s writing on her Substack newsletter, In Light of Eternity, as well as her Instagram @rosagilbertpoetry and https://substack.com/@rosagilbert.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.I am now a brand ambassador with Living Truth Collective because I believe in their beautiful message. I think you will too! Check out their whole collection here at Living Truth Collective.Pick up: UNEXPECTED BLESSINGS: 40 DAYS OF DISCOVERING GOD’S BESTSubscribe to the Behold-Her Beauty PodcastMay the Lord bless you and keep you,DeborahWebsite Books On InstagramIf you enjoy my Substack, I welcome you to show your appreciation and encouragement on Buy Me A Coffee. Whether it’s a one-time or ongoing contribution, all contributions are a blessing to my family and me. God bless you! Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Behold-Her Beauty Podcast, where we talk about beauty, faith, and the difficult things in life. Today, I am welcoming our lovely guest author, Elise Tegegne, to the chair.Receive your Free Resource: You Are Wonderfully Made Phone Lockscreen.Support Behold-Her Beauty by subscribing, leaving a review, and commenting.✨ A Beautiful Chat with Author Elise Tegegne: Holiness in the EverydayOh, what a joy to sit down with author and mama Elise Tegegne for a lovely conversation. She shared so much warmth and insight as we talked about beauty, faith, life’s little quandaries, and the profound wisdom she gained in her time in Ethiopia. Elise’s engaging book, In Praise of House Flies: Meditations on the Gifts and Everyday Quandaries, is inspiring many readers, and we dove into the beautiful themes that shape her writing and her life.🌟 Key Takeaways: If you only remember three things from this beautiful conversation, let them be these:* The way Ethiopian women saw beauty helped Elise with her own struggles, teaching her to embrace and define her own unique beauty.* You can find the Divine in everyday acts—even a “house fly” can spark a moment of meditation!* Holding onto God with faith makes all of life’s little and big challenges feel manageable and purposeful.Elise’s insights on beauty, faith, and turning household duties into spiritual connection were truly uplifting. I encourage you all to pick up a copy of In Praise of House Flies and start your own meditation on the gifts in your everyday quandaries!What helps you find the Divine in your everyday tasks? Share your thoughts in the comments below!Podcast Music by GrandProject from Pixabay Music by music_for_video from PixabayWatch the whole episode on my Youtube Channel and be sure to subscribe and followSHOW NOTES:00:00 Welcome to Beholder Beauty00:12 Meet Elise Tegegne: Author and Editor00:50 Elise’s Journey: From French Passion to Writing02:27 Beauty Tips from Ethiopia03:45 Struggles with Beauty Standards05:23 Inner Beauty and Faith10:15 The Sacredness of Home and Body15:39 Embracing Interruptions and Changes24:02 Living Out the Book’s Ideals28:16 In Praise of House Flies: The Title’s Meaning35:11 Closing Thoughts and PrayerBio: Mama, editor, and writer Elise Tegegne has published articles at Risen Motherhood, Christian Parenting, and (in)courage, among others. Her first book In Praise of Houseflies: Meditations on the Gifts in Everyday Quandaries is now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Calla Press, and wherever books are sold. In addition to serving as the Director of Communications for missions organization Synergie Francophone, she also writes a monthly blog, which inspires readers to cultivate eyes for the divine in their own daily difficulties. After teaching at a mission school for four years in Ethiopia, she now lives stateside with her husband and energetic four-year-old. Read more of her words at elisetegegne.com or reach out on Instagram and Facebook @elisetegegne.Those who subscribe to her substack “In Praise of Houseflies” receive a 10-day journal guide to practice new vision for seeing God’s grace in everyday quandaries--in addition to quiet monthly reflections, book recommendations, and more!UPCOMING PODCAST SCHEDULE: Upcoming guests Rosa Gilbert, Eve Harrell, and TBA.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.I am now a brand ambassador with Living Truth Collective because I believe in their beautiful message. I think you will too! Check out their whole collection here at Living Truth Collective.Pick up: UNEXPECTED BLESSINGS: 40 DAYS OF DISCOVERING GOD’S BESTSubscribe to the Behold-Her Beauty PodcastMay the Lord bless you and keep you,DeborahWebsite Books On InstagramIf you enjoy my Substack, I welcome you to show your appreciation and encouragement on Buy Me A Coffee. Whether it’s a one-time or ongoing contribution, all contributions are a blessing to my family and me. God bless you! Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

I recently sat down with my friend Tammy Kennington—who is an amazing mental health coach, award-winning author, and podcaster—for a deeply personal conversation that truly touched my heart.Tammy shared so openly about the heavy things she’s overcome:* Childhood abuse.* Struggles with self-image.* The daily reality of chronic illness.What struck me most is how she found her way through these hardships. Her faith wasn’t just a part of her healing; it was the key that unlocked it, and it continues to fuel the incredible work she does today to help others.The heart of our conversation came down to one powerful message: the importance of seeing yourself through God’s eyes.Podcast Music by GrandProject from PixabayWatch the whole episode on my Youtube Channel and be sure to subscribe and followSHOW NOTES:00:07 Meet Tammy Kennington: Author and Podcaster00:41 Tammy’s Podcast: From Hardship to Hope01:24 Beauty Tips and Personal Struggles03:42 Finding Beauty in Faith06:45 Tammy’s Journey with Mental Health13:00 Overcoming Childhood Abuse15:45 Writing and Creative Pursuits26:01 Future Plans and Opportunities27:52 Where to Find Tammy KenningtonMEET TAMMY KENNINGTON:Tammy Kennington is a multi-genre author, podcaster, dually certified life and mental health coach, and inner healing prayer practitioner familiar with the impact of trauma, mental health issues, and parenting in hard places. She desires to lead women from hardship to hope and shares the love of Christ with the young and young at heart.An award-winning writer, Tammy has been featured in numerous magazines and online forums including Focus on the Family, Crosswalk.com, and Refresh Magazine.A preschool director and reading therapist, Tammy is an author of five children’s nonfiction books. Her work has been featured by publications such as Focus on the Family, Crosswalk.com, and Starlight magazine. She speaks regularly at women’s groups, educational venues, and church events.Besides enjoying playing with her two grandbabies, Tammy enjoys reading, kayaking, and connecting with other women over a cup of tea. She and her husband and high school sweetheart, David, live in Colorado Springs where they raised their four children.You can connect with Tammy at tammykennington.substack.com or listen to From Hardship to Hope on Apple, Substack, or your favorite podcast app.Receive your Free Resource: You Are Wonderfully Made Phone Lockscreen.Support Behold-Her Beauty by subscribing, leaving a review, and commenting.UPCOMING PODCAST SCHEDULE: Upcoming guests Elise Tegegne and Rosa Lia Gilbert.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 BESTSubscribe to the Behold-Her Beauty PodcastMay the Lord bless you and keep you,DeborahWebsite Books On Instagram Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

🎉 I signed a book contract! 🎉I have been holding onto sharing this exciting news with you, captured in this reel: the signing of my book contract with The Way Back Books!This book is the story of my years as a prodigal daughter and God’s unwavering pursuit to woo me home. Told in poetry, it’s not just a collection of verses—it’s a deeply personal love song from God to me, capturing His love through nature, miracles, people, and His Word. 🤍 If you feel that your life is in ashes and wonder whether there is any beauty, second chances, or new beginnings, I hope my story can assure you of the transformative power of Jesus and how His love turns even the darkest moments into beautiful testimonies. Thank you to my publisher and dear friend Kimberly Phinney of @thewayback2ourselves & The Way Back Books and to all of you for your encouragement. I wouldn’t be here without you!Soon, I will share many other exciting details about this book, including my cover and the endorsements from my lovely endorsers.The book is scheduled to be released in late Fall 2025. I hope you will join me on my journey and be part of my launch team. 🙏 Here’s a little form (Prodigal Daughter Book Launch Team or comment ‘launch’).Full of gratitude for God’s goodness,Deborah#TheWayBackBooks #ProdigalDaughter #SecondChances #BeautyFromAshes #NewBeginnings #ChristianPoetry #ComingFall2025 #GodsLoveWebsite Books On Instagram Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

Receive your Free Resource: You Are Wonderfully Made Phone Lockscreen.Support Behold-Her Beauty by subscribing, leaving a review and commenting.This is a special episode of Behold-Her Beauty, where my friend and author Michele Vrabel, and I discuss the beauty of standing in God’s current. Michele’s new book, “Outloud: The Sound of Healing,” with an “Outloud Healing Companion” Workbook, is out now. My poetic memoir, ‘Prodigal Daughter: Poems of Light for the Lost will be released soon as well. So, we sat down for a sister-to-sister conversation about saying yes to God, redemption, and our shared experiences as authors. We hope our friendship highlights the significance of supportive Christian sisterhood and the transformative power of God’s love and guidance in their lives and work. Plus, we love hanging out.Podcast Music by GrandProject from PixabayWatch the whole episode on my Youtube Channel and be sure to subscribe and followSHOW NOTES:00:00 Introduction to Beholder Beauty00:21 Building a Sisterhood Through Social Media02:39 Divine Appointments and Supportive Community05:15 Overcoming Challenges and Embracing God’s Will07:32 The Power of Testimony and Redemption10:59 Walking in Faith and Finding Peace20:24 Embracing God’s Plans and Growing in Faith28:34 The Power of Forgiveness30:35 Sharing Our Stories31:11 Introducing ‘Prodigal Daughter’33:10 The Healing Power of Poetry35:03 A Journey of Faith and Writing42:52 Launching ‘Out Loud, the Sound of Healing’51:01 The Importance of Community and Support54:53 Final Thoughts and Call to ActionMichele Vrabel is the author of Butterfly Stitches: The Metamorphosis of Healing and Outloud: The Sound of Healing, two powerful memoirs chronicling her journey of healing through emotional, spiritual, mental, and physical restoration. With unflinching honesty and deep faith, Michele invites readers to witness how Jesus met her in the rawest places of her story—transforming wounds into sacred testimonies of grace.When she's not writing, Michele serves others through her work as a bookkeeper, offering clarity and order to businesses and ministries alike. She also hosts a soul-nourishing podcast, where she speaks candidly about healing, identity, and what it means to live authentically in God’s truth.Whether on the page, behind the mic, or in everyday spreadsheets, Michele’s calling is the same: to help others find freedom in the places they’ve been silenced, and to remind them that healing is not only possible—it’s holy.Connect with Michele at https://michelevrabel.com/, https://www.facebook.com/michele.vrabelhernandez/, https://www.instagram.com/sweetartbyshelly/, Old School with Michele Vrabel Podcast.UPCOMING PODCAST SCHEDULE: Tammy Kennington, Eve Harrell, Elise Tegegne 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 BESTSubscribe to the Behold-Her Beauty PodcastMay the Lord bless you and keep you,DeborahWebsite Books On Instagram Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Behold-Her Beauty Podcast where we talk about beauty, faith and the difficult things in life. Today we are welcoming to the chair our lovely guest author Dawn Ward.Receive your Free Resource: You Are Wonderfully Made Phone Lockscreen.Support Behold-Her Beauty by subscribing, leaving a review and commenting.🕊️🌟Join me and author Dawn Ward as we explore her journey from guilt to grace, discussing addiction support, boundless hope, and skincare secrets. A must-listen for anyone seeking encouragement and transformation! This episode is packed with wisdom and inspiration. Don't miss it! 🎙️💖 #HopeAndHealing" #FromGuiltToGrace" #FaithToFlourish"From Guilt to Grace with Dawn Ward.In this episode, we dive deep into a heartfelt conversation with Don Ward, an author, speaker, writer, and Bible teacher who founded The Faith to Flourish ministry. Dawn discusses her journey from working in the beauty industry to founding a ministry that supports Christian mothers of children struggling with addiction. She discusses her book, 'From Guilt to Grace,' and shares beauty tips, her skincare routine, and her personal experience reintegrating faith into her life. The discussion touches on dealing with addiction within the family, maintaining hope, and the importance of faith and prayer. She also provides practical advice for those supporting loved ones dealing with addiction, equipping them with tools to focus on their spiritual well-being, seek support, and rely on faith rather than fear. The episode concludes with a heartfelt prayer for the audience.Podcast Music by GrandProject from PixabaySHOW NOTES:00:00 Introduction to Beholder Beauty00:13 Meet Dawn Ward: Author and Bible Teacher01:08 Dawn's Personal Journey and Family Life02:23 Beauty Tips and Industry Insights08:03 Navigating Beauty Standards and Faith19:57 Transitioning Careers: From Aesthetician to Ministry29:08 Opening Up: Sharing Family Stories29:40 The Writing Process: Challenges and Growth30:10 Heart Work and Healing30:24 God's Perspective: Multifaceted Diamonds30:48 The Journey of Publishing and Personal Growth31:14 Encouragement for Writers and Those in Healing31:42 Struggles and Breakthroughs in Writing32:44 The Story Behind the Book33:53 Biblical Boundaries and God's Love41:14 Practical Steps for Dealing with Addiction44:36 Faith Over Fear: A Mother's Journey50:30 Trusting God with Our Loved Ones56:49 Final Thoughts and PrayerMEET DAWN WARD:Dawn Ward is a speaker, writer, and Bible teacher. She is the founder of The Faith to Flourish, a ministry equipping women to live transformed lives through inspiring teaching, mentoring, and biblical resources. The ministry also offers support and encouragement to women with addicted loved ones. She is married to Steve and mom to three adult children. Dawn lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she prefers scenic mountain hikes over the lure of the city lights. When she is not busy writing or serving in the Women's Ministry of her local church, you will find her hanging out with her dogs and reading a good book. Dawn’s new book, From Guilt to Grace: Hope and Healing for Christian Moms of Addicted Children, published September 2024, is available for order.Social Media links:HTTPS://www.thefaithtoflourish.comHTTPS://www.Facebook.com/thefaithtoflourishHTTPS://www.instagram.com/thefaithtoflourishbloghttps://youtube.com/thefaithtoflourishwithdawnwardhttps://linkedin.com/in/dawn-ward-93975b266UPCOMING PODCAST SCHEDULE: Upcoming guests Michele Vrabel, Tammy Kennington, Eve Harrell, @elisetegengne Elise Tegegne 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.May the Lord bless you and keep you,DeborahWebsite Books On InstagramPick up: UNEXPECTED BLESSINGS: 40 DAYS OF DISCOVERING GOD’S BESTSubscribe to the Behold-Her Beauty Podcast Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

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 Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to my Summer Series to cultivate beauty in your soul, mind, and body. Today we have a lovely guest author, podcaster, and speaker Amanda Schaefer.Receive your Free PDF Resource: A Summer To Cultivate Beauty🎙️ Dive into an inspiring conversation with Amanda Schaefer as she shares her journey of faith, beauty, and holy plot twists. 📚✨ Discover how her latest book, "Holy Plot Twists: God is Still Writing Your Story," encourages us to see God's hand in our stories. #Faith #HolyPlotTwists #BeholderBeauty #Testimony #Podcast #GodsStory #FaithJourneys #AmandaSchaeferWe’re also doing a book giveaway of Amanda’s new book “Holy Plot Twists.” To enter please listen and put DONE in the comments.See you in the commentsPodcast Music by Grand_Project from PixabaySHOW NOTES:00:00 Welcome to Beholder Beauty00:12 Meet Amanda Schaefer00:44 Amanda's Faith Journey01:54 The Power of God's Presence06:59 Struggles with Beauty11:59 Amanda's Writing Journey15:54 Holy Plot Twists30:47 Sharing Your Story33:44 The Power of Sharing Your Story34:40 Remembering God's Faithfulness36:07 The Importance of Christian Community37:17 A Personal Journey to Christ44:17 Finding Hope in Worship45:41 God's Unexpected Plans50:32 The Birth of a Podcast Ministry59:36 Encouragement for Sharing Your Story01:01:20 Closing Thoughts and PrayerMEET AMANDA SCHAEFERAmanda Schaefer is a podcast host, award-winning author, and speaker. She carries with her the goodness of looking through a lens of gratitude. The “A Cup of Gratitude” podcast is global, reaching over 122 countries and 3.K cities. As a speaker, Amanda teaches the Bible while challenging audiences to live the way God intends. She has a way of making scripture come alive through everyday examples. Amanda’s books include “Crumbled, A Place for Broken People,” “Daily Instaration,” and “Holy Plot Twists: God is Still Writing Your Story.” She is a contributing author of “Life Changing Stories,” “One Chance, One Dance, Don’t Miss the Moments in Your Life,” and “Courageous Voices Unlocked.” Her books are down-to-earth and packed with Biblical truth. Amanda has also written articles for “The Brave Women Series,” “The Uncommon Normal Gratitude Series,” “The Love Offering,” “The Warrior Women Series,” “Butterfly Living, “The Empty Nest Mom Series,” and “The Season Series.”Connect with Amanda at www.acupofgratitude.org or on Social media.www.instagram.com/acupof_gratitudewww.facebook.com/amanda.f.schaeferwww.acupofgratitude.orghttps://youtube.com/@acupofgratitude?si=PF55x6T4ecrs7jdgUPCOMING PODCAST SCHEDULE: Upcoming guests Amanda Hayhurst, Dawn Ward, Michele Vrabel, Tammy Kennington 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.Wonderfully Made, DeborahSubscribe to the Behold-Her Beauty PodcastBecome a subscriber and you will receive Behold-Her Beauty’s new Obnoxiously Happy apparel. Also leave a review after you listen for a chance to win some of Behold-Her Beauty’s new Obnoxiously Happy apparel! Just leave a ‘done’ in the comments.As an award-winning Emmy recipient makeup artist, I spent year talking to actors in my makeup chair. This prepared me for my future as a podcaster. So welcome to the chair on the Behold-Her Beauty Podcast where my guest and share beauty and faith. Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to my Summer Series with Essays and Podcasts to cultivate beauty in your soul, mind, and body. Today we have a lovely guest author and podcaster Katie Sampias.Become a subscriber and you will receive Behold-Her Beauty’s new Obnoxiously Happy apparel. Also leave a review after you listen for a chance to win some of Behold-Her Beauty’s new Obnoxiously Happy apparel! Just leave a ‘done’ in the comments.As an award-winning Emmy recipient makeup artist, I spent year talking to actors in my makeup chair. This prepared me for my future as a podcaster. So welcome to the chair on the Behold-Her Beauty Podcast where my guest and share beauty and faith.Receive your Free PDF Resource: A Summer To Cultivate Beauty🎙️ Get ready for an enlightening episode on the Beholder Beauty Podcast! This week, we're thrilled to have author and podcaster Katie Sampias with us, diving deep into the profound topics of beauty, faith, and the power of storytelling through her new book, “Her Story of Jesus.” 📚🌟 Tune in and be part of the conversation! # PodcastLife # FaithAndBeauty # BeholderBeauty # KatieSampias # PodcastEpisode # PodcastLove #AuthorInterview # HerStoryOfJesus ✨In this episode of the Beholder Beauty podcast, I chat with Katie Sampias, an author and podcast host from Brisbane, Australia, about her new book, 'Her Story of Jesus,' and her podcast, 'The Profound Moments Podcast.' I first met Katie on Substack, and was excited to learn about her new book coming out on Calla Press.Katie shares personal insights about her dual life in Australia and the USA, her family, and balancing a public service job with her passion for writing. Our conversation delves deeply into themes of inner beauty, self-acceptance, and the profound transformative power of faith. She shares her struggles with postpartum body image and her experiences with anxiety during and after pregnancy. Katie also discusses her experiences with the Holy Spirit and how they have shaped her writing. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion on the intersection of beauty, motherhood, faith, and the eternal love of Jesus.So, grab a favorite beverage, find a cozy spot, and prepare for an inspiring conversation with my lovely guest, Katie Sampias. I look forward to having you join us. Don't forget to tune in to the full episode! Please feel free to share this episode, join the conversation in the comments, and follow or like on your favorite platforms.See you in the commentsPodcast Music by Grand_Project from PixabaySHOW NOTES:00:56 Meet Katie Sampias: Author and Podcaster02:07 Beauty Tips and Personal Struggles10:34 Faith and Inner Beauty13:19 Katie's Faith Journey and Writing Process30:20 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts33:08 Prayer, Closing Remarks and Next Episode PreviewMEET KATIE SAMPIASKatie Sampias lives in Brisbane, Australia, with her husband Matthew and their three children (two girls and a boy). From a very young age she fell in love with writing. She always dreamed of writing a book and having it published and her book, Her Story of Jesus, which has just been released, is the realization of that dream!UPCOMING PODCAST SCHEDULE: Upcoming guests Amanda Schaefer, Amanda Hayhurst, Dawn Ward, Michele Vrabel 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 Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to my Summer Series with Essays and Podcasts to cultivate beauty in your soul, mind, and body. Today we have a lovely guest author, speaker, podcaster, wife, and former actress in the Broadway theater world Katie Battistelli.Become a subscriber and you will receive Behold-Her Beauty’s new Obnoxiously Happy apparel. Also leave a review after you listen for a chance to win some of Behold-Her Beauty’s new Obnoxiously Happy apparel! Just leave a ‘done’ in the comments.As an award-winning Emmy recipient makeup artist, I spent year talking to actors in my makeup chair. This prepared me for my future as a podcaster. So welcome to the chair on the Behold-Her Beauty Podcast where my guest and share beauty and faith.Receive your Free PDF Resource: A Summer To Cultivate Beauty🌟✨ Dive into a heartfelt conversation with author, speaker, podcaster, and former actress in the Broadway theatre world Katie Battistelli, and your host, me, Deborah, on the Beholder Beauty podcast. We explore faith, beauty, and finding purpose beyond the empty nest. We dive into her new book, The After Party of the Empty Nest: Mom is Not Your Only Name.🎶Tune in to be inspired and uplifted! 🎧💖 #FaithAndBeauty #EmptyNest #Podcast 📚 #BeholderBeauty❤️ #NewBeginningsGod doesn't look at the size of our obedience, he just looks at whether we obey. So whatever that thing is that God is telling you to do, step out and do it because we need that. The world needs whatever it is he's telling you to do, the world needs it or he wouldn't tell you to do it.So consider: Ask yourself, how can I build the kingdom? And don't think you're disqualified because you are not. That is a lie.—KATE BATTISTELLIThis is a powerful episode featuring author, speaker, podcaster, and former Broadway actress Kate Battistelli. She shares a wealth of wisdom with us as we discuss beauty, her latest book, The After Party of the Empty Nest: Mom is Not Your Only Name, and God's divine plans for our lives.You'll find out why I felt so unqualified to meet with her because I thought my past disqualified me. This lovely, lovely, godly woman ministered to my heart, and she will to yours. Whatever God calls us to do, He is the one who qualifies us.This is a hopeful conversation pointing all glory to God. We discuss Kate's favorite beauty tips inside and out. Additionally, we delve into how to prepare for the empty-nest season and overcome life's challenges. Kate offers encouragement for women at various stages of motherhood, emphasizing the importance of stepping out in obedience and seeking community support.So, grab a favorite beverage, find a cozy spot, and prepare for an inspiring conversation with my lovely guest, Kate Battistelli. I look forward to having you join us. Don't forget to tune in to the full episode! Please feel free to share this episode, join the conversation in the comments, and follow or like on your favorite platforms.Be sure to pick up her books: The After Party of the Empty Nest: Mom is Not Your Only Name and The After Party Devotional Companion.See you in the comments!Podcast Music by Grand_Project from PixabaySHOW NOTES:00:00 Introduction to Beholder Beauty Podcast00:32 Meet Kate Battistelli: Author and Speaker01:07 Kate's Journey to Authorship02:24 Beauty Tips and Self-Care06:16 Struggles with Beauty and Self-Image12:49 The Empty Nest and New Beginnings15:41 Kate's Transition from Broadway to Homeschooling19:05 The God Dare: Embracing New Challenges23:02 Advice for Moms Preparing for the Empty Nest24:36 Identifying Your Empty Nest Bird Type27:54 Personal Journey and Struggles29:05 Dealing with Past Mistakes30:30 Finding Purpose and Obedience33:34 The Power of Prayer39:09 Embracing the Empty Nest42:35 Strengthening Marriages46:17 Overcoming Hindrances51:50 Final Thoughts and EncouragementMEET KATE BATTISTELLIKate Battistelli is the author of The After Party of the Empty Nest: Mom is Not Your Only Name, the bestseller, The God Dare: Will You Choose to Believe the Impossible, and Growing Great Kids: Partner with God to Cultivate His Purpose in Your Child’s Life. She is a contributing writer to the (in)courage Bible for Women and The Spirit-Led Woman’s Bible, and her writing has appeared in Guideposts, The Joyful Life magazine, The Better Mom, Mici magazine, and more. She is one-third of the popular Mom to Mom Podcast. In addition, she is an honoree with She Leads Tennessee.Links: X, www.katebattistelli.com/, Instagram: @katebattistelli/UPCOMING PODCAST SCHEDULE: Upcoming guests Katie Sampias, Michele Vrabel, Amanda Schaefer, Dawn Ward. Amanda Hayhurst, 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.How do I make my podcast? I use Descript for editing for video and audio. If you would like to try it out please use my affiliate number by pressing on DESCRIPT.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!May the Lord bless you and keep you,DeborahWebsite Books On InstagramSubscribe to the Behold-Her Beauty PodcastDeborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to my Summer Series with Essays and Podcasts to cultivate beauty in your soul, mind, and body. Today we have a lovely lovely guest author, podcaster, wife, speaker, champion to other writers, Rebecca George.Make sure to leave a review after you listen for a chance to win some of Behold-Her Beauty’s new Obnoxiously Happy apparel!As an award-winning Emmy recipient makeup artist, I spent year talking to actors in my makeup chair. This prepared me for my future as a podcaster. So welcome to the chair on the Behold-Her Beauty Podcast where my guest and share beauty and faith.Receive your Free PDF Resource: A Summer To Cultivate Beauty🎙️Join me on the latest episode of Beholder Beauty, where I chat with the incredible Rebecca George about beauty, faith, and embracing God's timing. We delved into her new book, "You're Not Too Late: Trusting God’s Timing in a Hurry-Up World," discussing the power of waiting, faith, and finding beauty in every season of life. Don't miss it! 🌟 Discover how waiting can be a blessing in disguise! Tune in now. #BeholderBeautyPodcast #FaithInAction#PodcastLife #FaithandBeauty #GodsTiming🎧I am so excited about this episode of Behold-Her Beauty as I welcome my friend friend Rebecca George to the Behold-Her Beauty Chair. She wears many hats, as many of us do, including being a pastor's wife in East Tennessee, authoring books, hosting the Radical Radiance podcast, and her passion for coaching and championing creatives. She is here to discuss her new book 'You Are Not Too Late: Trusting God’s Timing in a Hurry-Up World.'As we do here on Behold Her Beauty, I asked Rebecca for her beauty tips for both inside and out beauty.So you'll get the inside scoop from Rebecca on her beauty tips, faith, and life's challenges. We cover a lot of ground here with a deep dive into her new book, "You're Not Too Late" which I worked through, scribbling notes everywhere!Do you want to know how to balance waiting and trusting God's timing?Rebecca shares her own personal anecdotes and spiritual practices. We also discuss our own personal struggles with rejection and jealousy, as well as how to handle and manage jealousy and the importance of being transparent before God. Rebecca and her book illustrate the importance of living fully in the present and recognizing God's hand in every season of life.So, grab a favorite beverage, find a cozy spot, and prepare for an inspiring conversation with my lovely guest, Rebecca George. I look forward to having you join us. Don't forget to tune in to the full episode! Please feel free to share this episode, join the conversation in the comments, and follow or like on your favorite platforms.See you in the comments!Podcast music “Everlasting Covenant” by Don Rutherford.SHOW NOTES:00:00 Introduction to Beholder Beauty00:13 Meet Rebecca George00:53 Rebecca's Background and Passions02:33 Beauty Tips and Favorite Products07:11 Struggles with Beauty and Body Image12:44 Navigating Social Media and Self-Care15:02 Trusting God's Timing17:01 The Power of Honest Prayer23:22 Longing and Fulfillment24:19 Struggles with Performance and Idolatry24:55 The Never-Ending Cycle of Longing25:34 God's Plan and Our Waiting26:41 Facing Rejection and Finding Acceptance28:11 Dealing with Jealousy31:31 Navigating Personal Questions34:04 The Importance of Rest and Being a Beginner36:26 Overcoming Rejection and Trying Again39:48 Trusting God's Timing40:26 Rebecca's Personal Story of Faith and Marriage46:24 Upcoming Projects and Final ThoughtsMEET REBECCA GEORGE:BIO: Rebecca George is an author (Do the Thing and You're Not Too Late), podcaster (Radical Radiance Podcast), coach, and speaker whose greatest joy in life is discipling others to pursue their passions in a way that builds the Kingdom. Her work has been featured on outlets such as LIFE Today, HomeLife Magazine, and Moody Radio. In her free time you can find her running outside, writing, or trying a new recipe with 90s country playing in the background. Rebecca and her husband, Dustin, live in East Tennessee. You can connect with her on IG at @rebeccageorgeauthor or at radicalradiance.live!UPCOMING PODCAST SCHEDULE: Upcoming guests Kate Battistelli, Katie Sampias, Michele Vrabel, Amanda Schaefer, Dawn Ward 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 Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

🌟Dive into a heartfelt conversation with Theresa M. Miller and your host, Deborah Rutherford, on the Beholder Beauty Podcast! Discover Theresa’s insights on embracing God's vision for us and her latest book release, The Posture of Victory: Finding Peace Amidst Our Everyday Battle. We explore beauty, faith, and finding balance in life's challenges. Join us on this journey of faith and inspiration! Don't miss this episode; listen now! 📖✨ #BeholderBeautyPodcast #FaithAndBooks 🎙️🙏 # Podcast # NewEpisode 🌸📖 # BeholderBeauty # PodcastCommunity # FaithJourney 🎤✨I've never really looked at Psalm 63 in this way before because it takes you through all the postures that David had before the Lord, which we see throughout the entire Psalms. But here they were in 11 verses, and by the end of it, he's confidently proclaiming victory.And that's where I recognized the disconnect: we're proclaiming and using our authority in Jesus' name. Still, we're not living into or leaning into these spiritual postures and practices, yet we expect something to happen automatically.The disconnect often happens when we rush to claim victory without inviting Jesus into our struggles, our pain, and our reality.—Theresa M. MillerI am thrilled to introduce you to my friend and author, Theresa M. Miller, today. She is a writer, podcaster, and mother, and in this episode, we discuss beauty, faith, and the challenges of life. Plus, we go into detail about her new book, The Posture of Victory: Finding True Peace Amidst Our Everyday Battles, a 6-week bible study and our collaborative book, Unexpected Blessings, 40 Days of Discovering God's Best, co-authored with five other women.The big takeaway for me, beautifully demonstrated in Theresa's story, is the value of faithful little steps of obedience when God calls us to do something. When we feel the Holy Spirit's nudging.You'll love Theresa's unique journey as a homeschooling mother and writer, focusing on her commitment to early morning writing and the challenges of balancing multiple roles.She shares her personal struggles with beauty ideals and how she overcame them through faith. Theresa's wise words resonate deeply: "We don't have to look a certain way or like another person. Comparison needs to be completely eliminated from that. However, we just need to take care of ourselves and strive to be the best version of ourselves."Theresa offers us numerous nuggets of wisdom. I am so blessed by her friendship and this lovely conversation, and I know you will be, too.So, grab a favorite beverage, find a cozy spot, and prepare for an inspiring conversation with my lovely guest, Theresa M. Miller. I look forward to having you join us. Don't forget to tune in to the full episode! Please feel free to share this episode, join the conversation in the comments, and follow or like on your favorite platforms.See you in the comments!Podcast music “Everlasting Covenant” by Don Rutherford.SHOW NOTES:00:00 Welcome to Beholder Beauty00:50 Meet Theresa M. Miller01:32 Balancing Motherhood and Writing03:28 Theresa's Beauty Tips04:28 Struggles with Beauty and Self-Image07:25 Finding True Beauty in God's Eyes09:17 The Journey of Trust and Surrender13:39 The Birth of 'Unexpected Blessings'15:47 The Power of Collaboration22:06 Theresa's Marathon Metaphor26:02 Introducing 'The Posture of Victory'27:26 Unexpected Blessings and Obedience27:51 The Journey to Writing a Bible Study30:20 Developing the Bible Study Format36:11 The Inspiration Behind the Study40:50 Exploring Spiritual Postures43:56 Future Plans and Generational Healing45:30 Collaborative Projects and Poetry51:32 Final Thoughts and PrayerMEET AUTHOR THERESA MILLERABOUT THERESA M. MILLER: Theresa M. MillerTheresa Miller is adventurous at heart and dedicated to pursuing spiritual, mental, and emotional healing for the betterment of future generations. Originally from the wooded East, Theresa now resides in the wide-open spaces of Wyoming, nestled near the Big Horn Mountains. She cherishes her role as a wife to Rob and mother to their four children. Weaving words has been her creative outlet since childhood, bringing clarity to life’s complexities. Theresa is the author of the Bible study, The Posture of Victory: Finding True Peace amidst Our Everyday Battles. She actively serves in women’s ministries as a Bible teacher and a MomCo Mentor in her community. She co-founded Dandelions, Potholes, & Wrinkles and The Sisters on Purpose Podcast. In addition to guest appearing on several podcasts and blogs, she has been published in Calla Press Literary Journal, Moms Ezine, (in)courage, and various other publications. You can find Theresa encouraging women to dig deeper to reach higher in their faith and calling on Instagram and Facebook @theresammillerauthor, www.theresammiller.com, and on the podcast she hosts with her sisters, The Sisters on Purpose Podcast.UPCOMING PODCAST SCHEDULE: Upcoming guests Rebecca George, Kate Battistelli, Katie Sampias, Michele Vrabel, Amanda Schaefer, Dawn Ward and TBA’s.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 PodcastDeborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty is a reader-supported publication. 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 I was trying so hard to just get rid of that chronic illness, not knowing that what I really needed was just to find a way to carry it. And I, it occurred to me one day that, faith was not designed to stop our bodies from being human.— Lori Ann Wood🎙️ This week on the Beholder Beauty Podcast: A heart-to-heart with @LoriAnnWood. Dive into her book "Divine Detour" and discover how the path we never choose can lead to the faith we've always wanted. Let's talk beauty, faith, and resilience! 💪✨ #BeholderBeauty #PodcastLife #DivineDetour 🙏💡 #Podcast #Inspiration #HeartHealth 💖🎧 #FaithJourney #DivineDetour #BeholderBeautyPodcastBeholder Beauty Podcast: A Devine Detour: A Conversation with Lori Ann WoodWhat do we do when our life drastically takes a detour?We have all experienced this in some way. For me, it was when my hearing went out. So, when I read Lori Ann Wood's book, "Divine Detour: The Path You’d Never Choose Can Lead to the Faith You’ve Always Wanted ," I had to sit down with her. I had so many questions to ask.....So don't miss this episode of Behold-her Beauty, where I do get to sit down with author Lori Ann Wood. A serious heart condition forever changed her life and faith. This is a beautiful testimony of how God met her in her suffering. Lori Ann had to come to terms with the fact that she wasn't going to fix her condition, yet God gave her a way to carry it.She shows us how bringing our difficult questions to God actually tether us to Him.I asked her my signature questions about her favorite beauty tip and whether she has ever struggled with her beauty, which led us to discuss routines, confidence, the importance of faith, and the role of questions in spiritual growth.We then dive deep as Lori Ann shares her life story, including the warning signs of heart failure she missed, her sudden diagnosis and the faith struggles she endured. She not only shares her story but also provides practical advice on recognizing heart health symptoms and how to approach a chronic illness with faith and resilience. Our conversation covers insights from her book, her ongoing health challenges, and her efforts to help others through writing and speaking.So, grab a favorite beverage, find a cozy spot, and prepare for an inspiring conversation with my lovely guest, Lori Ann Wood. I look forward to having you join us. Don't forget to tune in to the full episode! Please feel free to share this episode, join the conversation in the comments, and follow or like on your favorite platforms.SHOW NOTES:00:00 Introduction to Beholder Beauty Podcast00:15 Meet Lori Ann Wood: Author of Divine Detour00:42 Lori Ann's Personal Journey and Writing01:56 Beauty Tips and Fun Questions05:35 Struggles with Beauty and Self-Confidence07:10 Raising Daughters and Beauty Perceptions08:20 Reflecting on Parental Influence09:54 The Impact of Media on Beauty Standards10:52 Confidence and Personal Style11:43 Introduction to Divine Detour13:01 Lori Ann's Heart Failure Diagnosis16:49 Faith and Chronic Illness18:58 Personal Stories of Illness and Faith23:29 Living with Chronic Illness25:23 The Gift of Diagnosis26:09 Recognizing Heart Failure Symptoms27:18 The Importance of Awareness28:16 Personal Experiences with Symptoms29:12 Sharing and Educating33:29 Writing Through Illness37:49 Faith and Doubt41:23 Current Health and Future Plans46:21 Final Thoughts and ResourcesMEET Lori Ann WoodLori Ann Wood lives with her husband in an empty nest in beautiful Northwest Arkansas. Having discovered a serious heart condition almost too late, Lori Ann writes and speaks to encourage deep faith questions along the detours of life. Her book, Divine Detour: The Path You’d Never Choose Can Lead to the Faith You’ve Always Wanted, was published in paperback, hardcover, ebook, and audiobook by CrossRiver Media. It is being released in 2025 in Spanish. The book has won nine national and international book awards.Connect with Lori Ann: Website: https://loriannwood.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/loriannwood/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DivinelyDetoured Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClsYrW5KIUqMBVvRxzNZG5QFree resources available: 5 Prayers & Promises When You Can’t Talk to God: https://loriannwood.com/hope/ The Heart Failure Warning Signs I Missed: https://loriannwood.com/heartDevine Detour Book Trailer and First Chapter Free: https://loriannwood.com/books/UPCOMING PODCAST SCHEDULE: Upcoming guests Theresa M. Miller, Rebecca George, Kate Battistelli, Katie Sampias, and TBA’s.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 PodcastDeborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

"Sitting with her there that day and her holding my hand and saying, thank you for taking care of me, sweetheart, and saying, I love you. It reduced me to this. It's about love. The whole thing is about love or the meaning and purpose of our lives is about love."— Dr. Mikala Albertson Beholder Beauty Podcast: Holding Hearts: A Conversation with Dr. Mikala AlbertsonThis year has been a lot about hearts-whether mine or another. This week's guest on Behold-Her Beauty Podcast actually held a real heart in her hands as a young doctor. God would also teach her to hold women and her reader's hearts too.In this episode of the Beholder Beauty Podcast, I welcome Dr. Mikala Albertson, a board-certified family practice doctor, author, and wellbeing advocate, to discuss the nuances of midlife, beauty perceptions, and inner healing. Get ready to be inspired and uplifted as we join the conversation on embracing life's changes with love and acceptance.…I sat down with Dr. Mikala Albertson to explore her new book Everything I Wish I Could Tell You about Midlife: A Woman's Guide to Health in the Body You Actually Have (Stories & Scientific Insights to Navigate Menopause, Stress, Hormones & Common Changes). This is the book I wish I would have had as a young woman to point me up ahead to the middle years and as a middle-years woman to help me navigate this season of life. She points us to how much we are loved by God. Yes, love really is the answer.Our conversation delves into Dr. Mikala Alberton's clinical experiences, struggles, triumphs, and crucial insights into midlife health and well-being. Her wisdom, will lift your heart as we discuss the impact of trauma and share practical preventative health tips. I felt so understood talking with her on these important topics and know you will too.So, grab a favorite beverage, find a cozy spot, and prepare for an inspiring conversation with my lovely guest, Dr. Mikala Albertson. I can't wait for you to join us. Don't forget to tune in to the full episode! Please feel free to share this episode, join the conversation in the comments and follow or like on your favorite platforms.SHOW NOTES:00:00 Introduction to Dr. Mikala Albertson00:44 Dr. Mikala’ Albertson's Journey and New Book01:49 The Midlife Experience04:27 The Heart Story08:46 Signature Questions and Beauty Tips10:42 Body Image and Self-Acceptance17:19 Healing from Trauma19:39 Empathy and Patient Stories29:37 Coping with Loss and Healing30:28 Daily Faith and Turning to Jesus31:42 The Power of Service in Recovery32:19 A Husband's Journey to Sobriety35:03 The Serenity Prayer and Acceptance40:00 Practical Health Tips for Midlife Women45:00 Understanding and Managing Stress49:00 The Story of Betty and the Essence of Love55:45 Final Thoughts and Staying ConnectedMEET Dr. Mikala Albertson Dr. Mikala Albertson is a board-certified family practice doctor, author, and well-being advocate passionate about women’s health and healing the imperfect bodies we actually have in the middle of the ordinary lives we are living. She’s the author of the book Ordinary on Purpose. She inspires readers to stop striving for “perfect” lives or some unattainable cultural ideal of “beauty and wellness” and instead aim for wholehearted living in a life exactly as it is. She and her husband of 23 years are raising five children near Salt Lake City, UT. She has also authored the new book, “Everything I Wish I Could Tell You About Midlife: A Woman’s Guide to Health in the Body You Actually Have.”Keep in touch with Dr. Mikala Albertson at https://www.instagram.com/mikalaalbertsonmd/ and https://www.mikalaalbertsonmd.com/UPCOMING PODCAST SCHEDULE: Upcoming guests Lori Ann Wood, Theresa M. Miller, Rebecca George, Kate Battistelli, Katie Sampias, and TBA’s.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 newsletter, text a friend, or leave a review!Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

Author Deborah Rutherford reads her devotional "The Unexpected Blessing of A Road Block" from the new book "Unexpected Blessings: 40 Days of Discovering God's Best."A man’s heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.–PROVERBS 16:9 NKJVGod asks me to hold my plans loosely, for He is the one who establishes my steps.What do you do when your path is blocked, disrupted, or changed?One morning, I was on a bike ride, and an enormous tree blocked the path. It had fallen the night before as winds blew up to 80 miles an hour. Soon, the city would be there to clear the way, but I had to turn around.Part of me was happy because I didn’t have to ride farther. I was also in awe of the storm’s power, which had brought down the massive tree before me. Surprisingly, I discovered something unexpected—the liberating freedom of adjusting my schedule because of an interruption that altered my course.Sometimes, I hold my plans, schedules, and to-do lists tightly with closed fists, but God asks me to hold my plans loosely, for He establishes my steps. When there is a disruption, I often find myself trying to fix the situation rather than depending on God.But today, on the bike path, God taught me to see His blessings in disruptions, direction changes, roadblocks, not-yets, and turnarounds.Because I know that God has the best intentions for my life, I can follow Him through the twists and turns, ups and downs, and this way and that way.God always leads us in the best possible way. But we have a choice whether to let an interruption knock us off course by realizing that the storm lasts only a while. Our setbacks, trials, and adversities reorient us to God and remove our self-sufficiency, which is also a roadblock. When we depend only on God, we receive all the blessings He has prepared for us.How do you handle disruptions, changes, roadblocks, and fallen trees?Just think about how calm and peaceful life will be when we embrace God’s path, even though we may not understand it as the day turns this way or that way. We can put worries aside and know that we are under God’s wing, where He protects and guides us.Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for establishing my steps and teaching me to hold my plans with open hands to receive Your best. Your way is my way. You lead, and I follow. I know no roadblock or fallen tree can stop what You have for me, and I lean into Your divine guidance, protection, and provision. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.When disruptions occur, do you see them as setbacks or believe they could be opportunities in disguise? First, meditate on Proverbs 16:9. Are you holding tightly onto your plans? If so, confess and repent, and then surrender to God, praising Him for all the wonderful blessings He has in store for you.We'd love to hear in the comments below.Our prayer is that in these 40 days, you will shift your perspective, trust God’s timing, lean into Jesus, and recognize His blessings in ways you never expected. Grab your copy today on AMAZON!ABOUT DEBORAH:Deborah Rutherford explores themes of faith, nature, healing, and grace. Her published works are Unexpected Blessings: 40 Days of Discovering God's Best, Prodigal Daughter: Poems of Light for Lost Ones" (2025 The Way Back Books), The Way Back to Ourselves, Vessels of Light, Calla Press, and Austur, Aletheia Today, The Truly Co., and Prosetrics Literary Magazine. Deborah loves sharing stories, singing hymns, and long walks to find inspiration and peace. www.deborahrutherford.com/; https://deborahrutherford.substack.com; @deborahrutherfordwrites.Author Series upcoming guests Mikala Albertson, MD , Theresa M. Miller, Lori Ann Wood, Katie Sampias, Rebecca George and TBAPodcast music “Everlasting Covenant” by Don Rutherford. Thank you for being here. Doing a podcast is fun but a lot of work. If you would like to support this podcast please consider being a paid subscriber, signing up for newsletter: If you can have them subscribe to the podcast newsletter.BIG NEWS!!! Poetry book news:The Way Back Books is the new boutique publishing imprint from The Way Back to Ourselves, focusing on soul-care, authentic relationships, creative excellence, and telling “beauty from ashes” stories that beautify the Kingdom. My debut poetry collection, Prodigal Daughter: Poems of Light for the Lost Ones will be released with Kimberly Phinney’s second poetry collection, Exalted Ground: Poems of Praise and Lament for the Living and Rosa Gilbert debut poetry collection.You can preorder Kimberly Phinney Book Exalted Ground: Poems of Praise and Lament for the Living NOW. Book releases Monday April 7, 2025. Don’t miss this one friends.AND DON’T MISS:CULTIVATE 2025 EXCLUSIVE VIRTUAL RETREAT with the Way Back to Ourselves Community.I am so excited to attend my friend Kimberly Phinney and the The Way Back To Ourselves for the Cultivate Retreat again this year. Come join faithful creative and leaders from all over the world in this exclusive virtual even taking place June 20-21. ON SALE TIX.May your days be full of God's goodness and love!DeborahDeborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Thank you for supporting my work. Please consider being a paid subscriber for upcoming community and discounts. Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

Author Traci Shnider reads her devotional "The Unexpected Blessing of Pushing Through Imposter Syndrome" from the new book "Unexpected Blessings: 40 Days of Discovering God's Best."“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 ESVGod is teaching me that feelings of imposter syndrome are a signal that He’s about to do something powerful through us.Do you ever feel unqualified for the doors God opens for you? I’ve been there.This past summer, my son found me standing in the dining room in a tear-soaked meltdown. Through blubbering words, I explained that I felt completely inadequate to join a monthly accountability group of writers. I knew I had some strengths, but I felt I lacked the technical skills needed to belong to such a talented circle of women.Imposter syndrome often convinces us we’re unqualified, even when evidence shows otherwise. But it’s more than self-doubt; it’s a spiritual attack. When we step into Kingdom work, the enemy works hard to make us feel hypocritical and unworthy.Honestly, I recognized the enemy was fighting hard against me, and I knew better than to buy his lie. Yet, here I was, ready to bow out of the group and throw in the towel on encouragement writing altogether. And that’s when my son pulled me into a hug and prayed over me. Later, I reached out to a friend who sweetly spoke the words of encouragement I needed to hear.God is teaching me that feelings of imposter syndrome are a signal that He’s about to do something powerful through us. Our job is to push through the doubt—and He doesn’t expect us to fight alone.Here’s how we fight back:* Pray: Ask God to remind you of who you are in Him. He equips you for everythingHe calls you to do.* Seek Support: Reach out to trusted Christian friends or family for prayer andencouragement. Even encouragers need encouragement sometimes.* Question the Enemy: When doubt creeps in, ask, What powerful thing is Godpreparing to do through me that you’re trying to stop? What are you scared of?If our efforts for God’s Kingdom didn’t matter, the enemy wouldn’t fight so hard against us. By joining that group, I gained friendship and accountability, new skills, and the unexpected blessing of contributing to this devotional.Friend, push through the battle. You never know what unexpected blessing God has waiting for you.Father, thank You for the power of prayer and encouragement from others to help me fight back against the enemy’s lies. I praise You for the doors You have opened in my life that have led to Your beautiful, unexpected blessings. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.We'd love to hear in the comments below.What powerful thing might God be preparing to do through you that the enemy is trying to stop?Take a moment and write a prayer and ask Him for the courage to push through the doubts of imposter syndrome.Traci Shnider is a passionate encourager, sharing hope and inspiration drawn from her journey of faith and resilience in the face of adversity. Her mission is to help others experience true freedom by deeply rooting their lives in Jesus, growing in His grace, and blooming into their God-given purpose.As a motivational speaker, Traci inspires women at Christian conferences and events, empowering them to walk boldly in faith. She is a devotional writer that’s been featured in RenewYour Mind: 40 Days to Quiet the Lies Inside Your Head throughProverbs 31 Ministries.Traci is married to Eric, and together they have one adult son,and a quirky little terrier. In her downtime, she loves collecting seashells, painting, and unwinding with a good book on the breathtaking North Carolina coast she’s blessed to call home.You can connect with Traci and read more of her work on her website: tracishnider.com, on Facebook: @Traci Shnider-Writer and on Instagram: @traci_shnider.Have you picked up your copy of Unexpected Blessings: 40 Days of Discovering God's Best?Our prayer is that in these 40 days, you will shift your perspective, trust God’s timing, lean into Jesus, and recognize His blessings in ways you never expected. Grab your copy today on AMAZON!Readings from the book Unexpected Blessings: 40 Days of Discovering God’s Best with* March 6: Nichole Suvar* March 13: Theresa M. Miller* March 20: Susan Davidson* March 27: Traci Shnider* April 2: Deborah Rutherford.Make sure you listen to our March 18 episode of the Author Series with with Rosann Coulon on March 18 plus upcoming guests Mikala Albertson, MD, Theresa M. Miller, Katie Sampias and Lori Ann Wood and TBA.BIG NEWS!!! Poetry book news:The Way Back Books is the new boutique publishing imprint from The Way Back to Ourselves, focusing on soul-care, authentic relationships, creative excellence, and telling “beauty from ashes” stories that beautify the Kingdom. My debut poetry collection, Prodigal Daughter: Poems of Light for the Lost Ones will be released with Kimberly Phinney’s second poetry collection, Exalted Ground: Poems of Praise and Lament for the Living and Rosa Gilbert debut poetry collection.Be sure to sign up for Kimberly Phinney Book Launch Team for Exalted Ground at [email protected] to sign up with your name, email, and any social media handles and links to your writing you’d like to share.AND DON’T MISS:CULTIVATE 2025 EXCLUSIVE VIRTUAL RETREAT with the Way Back to Ourselves Community.I am so excited to attend my friend Kimberly Phinney and the The Way Back To Ourselves for the Cultivate Retreat again this year. Come join faithful creative and leaders from all over the world in this exclusive virtual even taking place June 20-21. ON SALE TIX.May your days be full of God's goodness and love!DeborahDeborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

Author Susan Davidson reads her devotional "The Unexpected Blessing from our Cracks and Flaws" from the new book "Unexpected Blessings: 40 Days of Discovering God's Best."The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever.Do not forsake the work of your hands.–PSALM 138:8 ESVDespite our many cracks and flaws, God still finds us worthy of His great love.I admiringly store a small strawberry cookie jar on top of one of my kitchen cabinets. I turn it so you can’t see the visible crack on one side. Despite its apparent imperfection, it is one of my most prized possessions. It is special because it once belonged to my sweet grandmother, who passed away many years ago.This cookie jar not only reminds me of my grandmother but also encourages me because I often struggle with perfection. It reminds me that despite our shortcomings and frailties, we have been given great purpose in God’s kingdom. We all were created to showcase the beauty of Jesus.Despite our many cracks and flaws, God still finds us worthy of His great love. He never throws us away because we are less than the world’s standards or we fall short of the goals we often set for ourselves. He has a history of taking the things we usually see no value in and turning them into beautiful testimonies of His grace and goodness.It always amazes me that the most uncomely parts of my life story I desire to hide from the world are the ones God chooses to use. In my weakest and most homely parts, God’s sufficiency, grace, and mercy shine the brightest.Psalms 138:8 (ESV) teaches us this endearing lesson, “The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands.” Knowing I don't have to stress and strive over all my less-than-perfect places is a blessing. He is taking this clay vessel called me with all my chips and flaws and transforming me into a vessel of honor, pleasing Him.Dear Father, I thank you that You love me beyond measure and that your love for me is not based on my being perfect in this life. You count me worthy and will use even the most imperfect parts of my story for your glory. Let every part of my life be a testament to how your grace and mercy transform me to be more like Jesus. In Jesus' name, AmenDo you find freedom in knowing God counts you worthy of His great love?How does it make you feel knowing God has a purpose for even your flaws andimperfections?We'd love to hear in the comments below.Our prayer is that in these 40 days of reading “Unexpected Blessings: 40 Days of Discovering God’s Best,” you will shift your perspective, trust God’s timing, lean into Jesus, and recognize His blessings in ways you never expected. Grab your copy today on AMAZON!ABOUT SUSAN DAVIDSON:Susan Davidson is a freedom-from-striving pursuer and sharer of encouragement enthusiast. God placed a pen in her hand to share His word and encourage others during one of her most discouraging and challenging seasons. She learned thatencouraging others helps her live her own life more encouraged.She is a devotional writer featured in Clear Mind, Peaceful Heart: 50 Devotions for Sleeping Well in a World Full of Worry. She has also been featured in the Proverbs 31 Ministry’s publication entitled Hope When Your Heart is Heavy. She hasbeen featured in the Calla Press online journal and Her View from Home.She calls the mountains of Virginia home. She is a wife, mother, Gran Gran, daughter, and friend who counts spending time with her special people as some of life’s greatest blessings. She is most content when she has coffee in her cup, pen in hand, and a great worship song in her heart. She loves going for dog walks in the park and spending quiet moments sitting on her porch swing with a good book in hand.When she is not sharing words on her blog, she shares encouragement on https://www.facebook.com/ruth216girl and https://www.instagram.com/ruth216girl/Readings from the book Unexpected Blessings: 40 Days of Discovering God’s Best with* March 6:Nichole Suvar* March 13:Theresa M. Miller* March 20: Susan Davidson* March 27: Traci Shnider* April 2: Deborah Rutherford.Special Bonus podcast of the Author Series with with Rosann Coulon on March 18 plus upcoming guests Mikala Albertson, MD, Theresa M. Miller, Katie Sampias and Lori Ann Wood.BIG NEWS!!! Poetry book news:The Way Back Books is the new boutique publishing imprint from The Way Back to Ourselves, focusing on soul-care, authentic relationships, creative excellence, and telling “beauty from ashes” stories that beautify the Kingdom. My debut poetry collection, Prodigal Daughter: Poems of Light for the Lost Ones will be released with Kimberly Phinney’s second poetry collection, Exalted Ground: Poems of Praise and Lament for the Living and Rosa Gilbert debut poetry collection.Be sure to sign up for Kimberly Phinney Book Launch Team forExalted Groundat [email protected] to sign up with your name, email, and any social media handles and links to your writing you’d like to share.AND DON’T MISS:CULTIVATE 2025 EXCLUSIVE VIRTUAL RETREAT with the Way Back to Ourselves Community.I am so excited to attend my friend Kimberly Phinney and the The Way Back To Ourselves for the Cultivate Retreat again this year. Come join faithful creative and leaders from all over the world in this exclusive virtual even taking place June 20-21. ON SALE TIX.May your days be full of God's goodness and love! Much love and God's blessings to all of you,DeborahDeborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty is a reader-supported publication. Doing a podcast is a lot of fun but a lot of work. If you would like to support this podcast please consider being a paid subscriber, signing up for newsletter, and purchasing a copy o f Unexpected Blessings. Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

As they pass through the Valley of Baca,They make it a spring;The rain also covers it with pools.—Psalm 84:6 NKJVThis is the valley of weeping. So it’s all of our hardships and struggles and pain. But in those dark valleys, through the Lord’s grace, we can make a well of His goodness to drink from.—Rosann CoulonDo you struggle with seeing God as your good Father?Is your own relationship with your earthly father full of heartache?In this episode of Behold-Her Beauty Podcast, I sat down with my friend author Rosann Coulon to explore her new book 40 Days to God, My Father: Finding Shelter in the Heart of God. This book chronicles Rosann's personal journey through her earthly father's medication dependence, her chronic illness, and her turning to God for His comfort. It is a love story of the goodness of the Lord where we can find refuge in God the Father's heart.Our conversation was not just an interview, but a heartfelt exchange where Rosann shared her book journey, her experience with chronic illness, and how her faith was impacted by her father's struggle with chronic pain and pain medication addiction. We delved into the challenge of trusting God, dealing with body image issues, and finding joy in life's trials. Rosann also shared about her ministry work, the significance of understanding God as a loving Father, and the importance of scripture and counseling in healing. The episode concludes with Rosann's heartfelt prayer, a moment that truly touched me.SHOW NOTES:00:00 Introduction to the Beholder Beauty Podcast00:09 Meet Rosann Coulon00:29 Rosann's Background and Ministry02:14 Fun Beauty Questions03:22 Struggles with Beauty and Self-Image04:15 Trusting God as Our Father07:49 Introduction to Rosann's Book11:08 Personal Stories and Inspirations12:47 The Importance of Trust and Faith23:29 Coping with Chronic Illness27:35 God's Little Miracles30:33 Final Thoughts and Prayer35:43 Conclusion and AnnouncementsMEET ROSANN COULONRosann Coulon is the author of the book 40 Days to God, My Father: Finding Shelter in the Heart of God. She has contributed articles to The Gospel Coalition, The Daily Grace Co., Hosanna Revival: WHEN blog, and other publications. She is the founder of Leaving a Well Ministries whose mission is to share biblical hope with hurting hearts by providing Christ-centered resources. Rosann and her husband call North Carolina home. Visit her at www.leavingawell.com to receive free inspirational content. You can also connect with her at instagram.com/rosann_coulon.UPCOMING PODCAST SCHEDULE: Today we begin Behold-Her Beauty’s Author Series with our first Author Guest Rosann Coulon. We’ll be talking about Rosann’s new book “40 Days to God, My Father: Finding Shelter in the Heart of God.” Upcoming guests Mikala Albertson, MD, Theresa M. Miller, Katie Sampias, Lori Ann Wood and TBA’s. Plus there are three more episodes of Unexpected Blessings: 40 Days of Discovering God's Best: March 20: Susan Davidson, March 27: Traci Shnider, and April 2: Deborah Rutherford.UNEXPECTED BLESSINGS: 40 DAYS OF DISCOVERING GOD’S BEST is out now.Our 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 newsletter, text a friend, or leave a review!BIG NEWS!!! Poetry book news:The Way Back Books is the new boutique publishing imprint from The Way Back to Ourselves, focusing on soul-care, authentic relationships, creative excellence, and telling “beauty from ashes” stories that beautify the Kingdom. My debut poetry collection, Prodigal Daughter: Poems of Light for the Lost Ones will be released with Kimberly Phinney’s second poetry collection, Exalted Ground: Poems of Praise and Lament for the Living and Rosa Gilbert debut poetry collection.Be sure to sign up for Kimberly Phinney Book Launch Team for Exalted Ground at [email protected] to sign up with your name, email, and any social media handles and links to your writing you’d like to share.AND DON’T MISS:CULTIVATE 2025 EXCLUSIVE VIRTUAL RETREAT with the Way Back to Ourselves Community.I am so excited to attend my friend Kimberly Phinney and the The Way Back To Ourselves for the Cultivate Retreat again this year. Come join faithful creative and leaders from all over the world in this exclusive virtual even taking place June 20-21. ON SALE TIX.May your days be full of God's goodness and love! Much love and God's blessings to all of you.From my heart to yours,DeborahSign up for the Behold-Her Beauty Podcast- Don't miss an episode.https://deborahrutherford-com.kit.com/18a8f0d137 SIGN UP.Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Upcoming discounts, exclusive contents and gatherings for paid subscribers. Sign up in March to receive on my personal ‘snail’ mail distribution. Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

Author Theresa Miller reads her devotional "The Unexpected Blessings of a Shattered Screen" from the new book "Unexpected Blessings: 40 Days of Discovering God's Best." (PLUS EXCITING PUBLISHING NEWS! KEEP READING….)And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.–ROMANS 8:38 NLTThe truth is that God cares more about our hearts than tallying up our mistakes.As I stroll through the front door after returning home from a quick errand, myeleven-year-old son walks out of the home office, crying.“What is it?” I ask, worry evident in my voice.He directs me back into the office to reveal the shattered screen of our home cell phone.Through whimpers, he confides he intended to text me when the phone slipped from his hands to the floor, and he’s afraid his dad will be upset with him. My heart melts over his distress. Even more so, it stirs over how deeply he desires his father’s approval. I wrap my arms around his frame.“Son, even if your dad is upset, remember he is good, fair, and loves you. That is his character, so you don’t have to be afraid.”That evening, I was on the phone with his dad, who was out of town for work, when my son approached and asked if he could speak with him. I handed over the phone and overheard him explain the incident, adding that he would work to pay for a new screen.Soon after, he returned the phone with a hint of a smile.“Dad said it would be okay.”This scene spoke volumes to my heart. How often have I avoided God, convinced He is disappointed in me? How many times have I felt He must be throwing His hands up over yet another mistake?Yet Romans 8:38 assures us that nothing can separate us from the Father’s love. One thing we can depend on is when we courageously turn to our heavenly Father with our fears or mistakes, He will love us unconditionally through them.Do you feel God is disappointed in you? Friend, our heavenly Father may very well be the Almighty Judge, but like I reminded my son, He is good, fair, and loves us to no end. That is His character, so we don’t have to be afraid to confide in Him.When we turn our hearts toward God, He assures us it will be okay. He trades beauty for ashes, joyful blessing for mourning, and praise for despair (Isaiah 61:3). The truth is that God cares more about our hearts than tallying up our mistakes.Even as we endure the consequences of this broken world, we will never need to earn our Father’s love. He holds our tender hearts secure, assuring us that His Son, Jesus, already paid the unaffordable price for God’s immeasurable love so we can walk freely in Him.Thank you, Father, for Your immeasurable and unconditional love. I am in awe of Your invitation to come to You in my mess and with my mistakes. You are so good to me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. Friend, have you ever avoided God over something you felt he might be disappointed about?Do you feel unworthy to run to him when you find yourself in a dilemma that you got yourself into?Talk to him about it. He already knows and is waiting for you to trust him with your heart.We'd love to hear in the comments below.ABOUT THERESA MILLER: Theresa M. MillerTheresa Miller is adventurous at heart and dedicated to pursuing spiritual, mental, and emotional healing for the betterment of future generations. Originally from the wooded East, Theresa now resides in the wide-open spaces of Wyoming, nestled near the Big Horn Mountains. She cherishes her role as a wife to Rob and mother to their four children. Weaving words has been her creative outlet since childhood, bringing clarity to life’s complexities. Theresa is the author of the Bible study, The Posture of Victory: Finding True Peace amidst Our Everyday Battles. She actively serves in women’s ministries as a Bible teacher and a MomCo Mentor in her community. She co-founded Dandelions, Potholes, & Wrinkles and The Sisters on Purpose Podcast. In addition to guest appearing on several podcasts and blogs, she has been published in Calla Press Literary Journal, Moms Ezine,(in)courage, and various other publications. You can find Theresa encouraging women to dig deeper to reach higher in their faith and calling on Instagram and Facebook@theresammillerauthor and on the podcast she hosts with her sisters, The Sisters on Purpose Podcast.SCHEDULE: Unexpected Blessings: 40 Days of Discovering God's Best with* March 6: Nichole Suvar* March 13: Theresa M. Miller* March 20: Susan Davidson* March 27: Traci Shnider* April 2: Deborah Rutherford.Our 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 newsletter, text a friend, or leave a review!UNEXPECTED BLESSINGS: https://amzn.to/3XNNR4Q BIG NEWS!!! Poetry book news:The Way Back Books is the new boutique publishing imprint from The Way Back to Ourselves, focusing on soul-care, authentic relationships, creative excellence, and telling “beauty from ashes” stories that beautify the Kingdom. My debut poetry collection, Prodigal Daughter: Poems of Light for the Lost Ones will be released with Kimberly Phinney Kimberly’s second poetry collection, Exalted Ground: Poems of Praise and Lament for the Living and Rosa Gilbert debut poetry collection. God is so good and I am praising Him for dream of a lifetime coming true. Thank you God, thank you Kimberly and her beautiful community The Way Back To Ourselves who has given my writing a second change, a new beginning and a harvest.May your days be full of God's goodness and love! Much love and God's blessings to all of you.From my heart to yours,DeborahSign up for the Behold-Her Beauty Podcast- Don't miss an episode.https://deborahrutherford-com.kit.com/18a8f0d137 Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

I wanted to update you on Unexpected Blessings: 40 Days of Discovering God's Best, which is officially out in the world! We received the unexpected blessing of the book reaching Amazon's Number One Release category. Readers are also including the book in their Lenten Season readings and Summer Book Clubs. If you are interested in a book club, let me know how we can bring one to your community.Why 40 days? Unexpected Blessings: 40 Days of Discovering God's Best provides a framework for spiritual growth through devotions, prayer, reflection, and journaling. We believe Lent is the perfect season for this book as we prepare for Easter. As we reflect on Jesus' sacrifice, we recognize He is the greatest blessing that God has given us.Over the next month, on my podcast, ​Behold-Her Beauty​, we will have readings from the book and an opportunity to communicate with us. You can read or listen and then let us know your thoughts, reflections, and what's on your mind. We will also have a book giveaway, including a copy of Unexpected Blessings and one of my favorite books. First up is author Nichole Suvar with her devotional "The Unexpected Blessing of A Lost Coat." If you want to enter the giveaway, please listen to or read Nichole's devotion and comment below.Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?—MATTHEW 6:26-27 ESVHe holds the whole world in His hands and commands the universe, but He also cares about a stressed-out mom who wonders how it will all get done and just wishes her kids would keep track of their coats.“Where’s your coat?”After arriving home from track practice, I hugged my 11-year-old daughter as she entered the house. I immediately noticed she didn’t have the coat she was wearing when she walked out the door this morning.“Oh no! I think I left it at the track.”My daughter’s track team practices at a local college, where several other schools train.The track area is busy with foot traffic, so the chances of seeing that coat again were pretty slim.We checked with the coaches with no luck. No one had seen it or picked it up. I was bummed. Though we were at the end of winter, we still had another season of wear we could get out of it. Plus, it was a really nice coat.I felt a bit silly, but I started praying for that coat.“God, please let that coat be there. Please don’t let anyone take it.”As I prayed, the Lord reminded me of Matthew 6:26-27 (ESV) “Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?”The next day, I was driving by the college campus on my way to an appointment. The Lord prompted me: go check. There, in the middle of a track field all by itself, a child's coat.Some may call it luck. But I call it a little love note from the Father telling me He cares even about the little things. He holds the whole world in his hands and commands the universe, but he also cares about a stressed-out mom who wonders how it will all get done and just wishes her kids would keep track of their coats.This unexpected blessing of the lost and found coat reminded me that God cares about the small things in our lives, just like He promised in Matthew 6.Father, give me eyes to see your little reminders of your love even amid inconveniences like a lost coat. I know you promise to always care for me. Help me trust you in that promise. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.Think of a time when something small but important to you seemed lost or out of reach. How did you feel during that situation?Did you experience a sense of God's care or provision in resolving it?How does knowing that God cares about the little things in your life change how you approach daily challenges or moments of anxiety?We'd love to hear in the comments below.ABOUT NICHOLE SUVAR:Nichole Suvar is a recovering perfectionist, anxiety and depression survivor, and Intentional Living Strategist. With over 30 years of lived experience, she writes, coaches, and speaks on the topic of mental health and how we can quiet thedistraction of anxiety to live with purpose.Nichole has contributed to several devotionals, including Freedom from Worry, through Proverbs 31 Ministries. She has written four devotionals, including her best-selling book, Numbering Our Days: Combating Anxiety in the Power of SmallIntentional Moments. Nichole is a writer for RemedyLive, a mental health non-profit focusing on Soul Care and wellness with mental health. She has also been a guest on numerous podcasts and blogs and a speaker on empathy for Great Kids Make Great Communities, an initiative in Fort Wayne, IN.Nichole lives in the Midwest with her high school sweetheart husband Paul, and their three teen children. When she’s not speaking or writing, she can be found discovering new hiking paths, curling up with a good mystery novel, collecting cozy cardigans, and snacking on pickles with sharp cheddar cheese. She writes about living an overcoming life for Jesus, one intentional moment at a time, on her website livewithintent.org, Instagram @mrs_nichole_suvar, and Nichole Suvar.SCHEDULE: Unexpected Blessings: 40 Days of Discovering God's Best with* March 6: Nichole Suvar* March 13: Theresa M. Miller* March 20: Susan Davidson* March 27: Traci Shnider* April 2: Deborah Rutherford.Our 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 newsletter, text a friend, or leave a review!Our Author Series starts on March 18 with Rosann Coulon plus upcoming guests Mikala Albertson, MD, Theresa M. Miller, Katie Sampias, and Lori Ann Wood.My guests and I talk candidly about faith, beauty, writing and poetry, and difficult things in life like suffering, grief, and comparison, yet we point to God's hope in it all. The message is that you are not alone in this big, crazy world. What's lovely is that you can join in the conversation, and together, we stir up good works for God's Kingdom.Poetry book news: I would love to know if you like to read poetry. I will soon share my title and exciting information about my book and its publishing journey. Oh, it is so good, and I am so grateful to Jesus, the Author of my story, and my creative editor ​​, Kimberly Phinney​​.A SPECIAL LIST OF GOODNESS CURATED FOR YOU:BEHOLDING THE LAMB: Pick up my dear friend Donna Bucher's ​"Beholding the Lamb"​ Lenten Resource.CULTIVATE 2025 EXCLUSIVE VIRTUAL RETREAT with the Way Back to Ourselves Community.I am so excited to attend my friend Kimberly Phinney and the The Way Back To Ourselves for the Cultivate Retreat again this year. Come join faithful creative and leaders from all over the world in this exclusive virtual even taking place June 20-21. ON SALE TIX.NEW BOOKS TO READ:40 Days to God, My Father: Finding Shelter in the Heart of God by my friend Rosann Coulon. Take comfort in the perfect Fatherhood of God in this forty-day devotional.Purchase 40 Days to God, My FatherYou're Not Too Late by my friend Rebecca George. When you buy the book you will receive access to a FREE 50-day digital devotional called God's Timing in Your Story (written by 50 authors, including me!). Simply purchase the book ​HERE​, then sign up below to claim your gift.Sign up here!May your days be full of God's goodness and love! Much love and God's blessings to all of you.From my heart to yours,Deborah Sign up for the Behold-Her Beauty Podcast- Don't miss an episode.LINKS TO VISIT:Deborah's Amazon Book StoreDeborah's Clean Beauty ShopDeborah's Creative ServicesVISIT MY CREATIVE SERVICES PAGEif you would like to work with me on your book launch, creative development on your projects, book marketing, podcasting, graphic design, and content creation and editing.Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Thank you for being here. Doing a podcast is fun but a lot of work. 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This year's podcast season opens with my poem, "Winter Nap." I wrote this while watching the trees fall asleep in the wintertide. Was I like these trees?Podcast music is Desert Dance by Don Rutherford.Upcoming on the podcast for 2025:* Readings of Devotional from the book Unexpected Blessings: 40 Days of Discovering God’s Best with Nichole Suvar, Theresa M. Miller, Traci Shnider, Susan Davidson and myself, Deborah Rutherford.You can preorder the E-book now on Amazon or mark your calendars for the hard copy book on February 26. * Author Series with conversations with Roseann Coulon, Theresa M. Miller, Mikala Albertson, MD, Katie Sampias Katie Sampias, and more.Thank you for being here. Doing a podcast is fun but a lot of work. If you would like to support this podcast please consider being a paid subscriber, signing up for my newsletter, and buying a copy of Unexpected Blessings: 40 Days of Discovering God’s Best. Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. I am creating special content and discounts for my paid subscribers. What would you like to receive from me? Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

In this heartfelt episode of Beholder Beauty, I interview Robin Gerblick, the author of Giving Up Grace: A Spiritual Rebranding of the Soul. Robin shares her deeply personal journey through abortion, healing, and eventual adoption. We discuss the challenges and consequences of abortion, finding forgiveness, and rediscovering faith. The conversation touches on the complexities of inner and outer beauty and the transformative power of God's grace. Robin also highlights her work with women's retreats and provides valuable resources for those seeking post-abortion healing. This episode offers hope, healing, and inspiration for anyone navigating similar struggles.Redemption Press has kindly given me a copy of Giving Up Grace to give away. Enter by responding in the comments after you have listened to the episode. Write ‘Done’.The book is available everywhere online books are sold (not in major bookstores… yet!:))God's grace is the beginning and the end of everything.I love my story and my journey that it all goes full circle from abortion to adoption.I think knowing that you're God's daughter is his most intimate gift that he can give to us.My friend said was, “What is different about you? You look so different and so good. It's just like you're radiating. And I said, I got Jesus.Robin GerblickEpisode 23: The Beauty of Grace: A Conversation with Robin GerblickWatch on YouTube our whole episode.Listen on SpotifyListen on AppleListen on SubstackIntroduction music Everlasting Covenant by Don Rutherford.Show notes00:00 Introduction to Beholder Beauty00:18 Meet Robin Gerblick00:51 Robin's Personal Journey03:22 Beauty Tips and Self-Care08:17 Struggles with Beauty13:33 Finding Identity in Christ18:57 The Impact of Abortion30:15 Sharing Personal Stories and Finding Healing32:02 Emotional Scars and Healing After Abortion34:47 Forgiveness and Self-Healing39:40 Adoption Journey and Challenges46:58 Honoring the Unborn and Finding Closure49:50 Resources for Post-Abortion Healing52:46 The Importance of Choice and Pro-Life Advocacy55:41 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsMeet our Author, Robin GerblickA Certified Personal Trainer/Pilates Instructor and Biblical Life Coach, Robin meets women wherever they are on their spiritual journey. She is fulfilling her lifelong passion of helping women to realize their true, lasting, and influencing beauty. She wrote Giving Up Grace to help women discover what it means to be in the presence of the One who speaks through us and to us in our Spirit, Soul, and Body. Robin is married to her best friend and soul mate, and is mom to their adopted daughter, and also Grammy to her granddaughter. She is the Founder of www.exoduswomensretreat.com. https://www.instagram.com/robingerblick/Substack: Robin’s Substack Connect with Robin: robingerblick.comRemember, you are Beautiful!Join the Behold-Her Beauty Movement:A Table Is Prepared for You.Together, we delve into the beauty of life. Our God is our redeemer, and it is an ashes-to-beauty kind of story. STAY AWHILE.I would love to connect more with you and give you my FREE gift - The Behold-Her Beauty Manifest: You Have Permission to Be Beautiful. You can also sign up HERE for my newsletter and receive the FREE Manifesto, recent blog posts, book reviews, giveaways, and personal details only delivered to my lovely email tribe. From my heart to yours, DeborahSUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER BY PRESSING ON THE IMAGE OR PRESS HERE.Follow Also on Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest - Thank you!Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. I would so be overjoyed to have you. Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of Beholder Beauty, Michelle S. Lazurek Michelle’s Substack , a seasoned author and literary agent, shares her journey of faith, writing, and overcoming anxiety. Michelle discusses her calling to write, inspired by scripture and the intimate relationship between John and Jesus. She provides beauty tips, including her favorite skincare products, and speaks on the importance of self-care. Michelle also opens up about her struggle with identity, performance-based approval, and her discovery of surrendering to God's will. As a multi-genre award-winning author, she offers practical advice for aspiring writers and emphasizes the significance of prayer, community, and seeking help in times of mental health struggles. This episode is filled with profound insights and relatable experiences, encouraging listeners to embrace their faith and take steps of obedience.Be sure to pick up her book, “I Surrender All (Sort of).”What areas of your life do you need to lay down so that God can do the impossible in your life?It doesn't matter what I do, but rather who He is, what He's done for me on the cross, and that His love covers everything.Surrendering control over our lives is the number one way to achieve a more intimate relationship with Christ. We can yield our entire lives to the Lord and watch Him work.Feelings are deep, and they can aid you just as badly as a bad foundation. So if you don't grieve the things in life that are great losses to you, including your health and outward appearance, you know, you can really waste a lot of what God has given you for life on this earth.Michelle S. LazurekEpisode 22: Embracing Faith, Beauty, and Surrender: A Conversation with Michelle S. LazurekWatch on YouTube our whole episode.Listen on SpotifyListen on AppleListen on SubstackIntroduction music Everlasting Covenant by Don Rutherford.Show notes:00:00 Introduction to Beholder Beauty00:22 Michelle Lazurek's Writing Journey02:16 Becoming a Literary Agent04:08 Beauty Tips and Skincare Routine07:10 Struggles with Beauty and Self-Esteem10:57 Embracing Aging and God's Purpose17:02 Overcoming Anxiety and Writing 'I Surrender All'21:52 The Struggle of Surrendering to God22:46 Overcoming Performance-Based Identity24:59 The Power of Prayer in Surrender26:37 Seeking Help and Normalizing Mental Health29:33 Finding Community and Support30:07 Lessons Learned from Writing the Book31:40 Advice for Aspiring Writers37:49 Personal Insights and Hobbies40:24 Final Thoughts and PrayerMeet our Author, Michelle S. LazurekMichelle S. Lazurek is a multi-genre award winning author, speaker, pastor's wife and mother. She is a regular contributor for ibelieve.com and crosswalk.com and is a movie reviewer for Movieguide Magazine. She also is a literary agent for Wordwise Media Services. When not working, she enjoys sipping a Starbucks latte, collecting 80s memorabilia and spending time with her family and her crazy dog, Cookie. For more info, please visit her website www.michellelazurek.com.Remember, you are Beautiful!Join the Behold-Her Beauty Movement:A Table Is Prepared for You.Together, we delve into the beauty of life. Our God is our redeemer, and it is an ashes-to-beauty kind of story. STAY AWHILE.SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER BY PRESSING ON THE IMAGE OR PRESS HERE.Follow Also on Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest - Thank you!Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Upcoming special get together for paid subscribers. Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

This engaging dialogue with author, speaker, and podcaster Sarah E. Westfall explores the beauty of belonging, loss, and faith.Sarah reflects on her journey in community development, her experiences as a mother when she lost her son, Carter, how God drew near her, and the biblical story of Hagar and the concept of 'El Roy'—the God who sees. The conversation explores the emotional complexities of seeking internal and external belonging, emphasizing the importance of reflecting on personal needs, practicing patience, and building genuine connections. Practical strategies like the 'circles of belonging' exercise are discussed for fostering authentic and reciprocal relationships while highlighting the balance between transparency and gradual trust-building. The session underscores the power of reciprocal generosity, creativity in everyday life, and intentional spiritual practices for cultivating love and connection. The discussion concludes with insights into Sarah's book 'The Way of Belonging,' her 'Liturgy of the Little Things challenge on Instagram, and heartfelt prayer, inviting the audience to embrace a life of deeper spiritual awareness and connection.Sarah’s publisher, IVY PRESS is kindly offering me a book to giveaway to one of our listeners. Please sign up: The Way of Belonging Book Giveway. Also, you can join Sarah for her ‘Liturgy of the Little Things’ challenge at Instagram: sarah_westfall.That is one of the hardest things for me is to receive God's goodness,  to say and to, to let myself actually taste it of His goodness.Sarah E. WestfallI began to experience the nearness of God amidst my darkest days and began to speak to God in very uncensored, unfiltered, raw rawest of raw kind of ways.Sarah E. WestfallSomething shifts in us when we aren't just out to receive, but we are also willing to give, to give without expectation and simply allow ourselves to become containers of the love that we have been given and who get to just pour it out wherever we go.Sarah E. WestfallEpisode 21: The Beauty of Belonging: A Conversation with Sarah E. WestfallWatch on YouTube our whole episode.Listen on SpotifyListen on AppleListen on SubstackIntroduction music Everlasting Covenant by Don Rutherford.00:00 Introduction to Beholder Beauty00:15 Meet Sarah E. Westfall00:33 Sarah's Professional and Personal Life02:12 Beauty Tips and Personal Preferences04:13 Struggles with Beauty and Self-Acceptance08:27 The God Who Sees: Finding Belonging13:08 The Journey of Belonging22:10 The Parable of the Prodigal Son25:15 A Mother's Grief and Faith32:15 Defining Belonging: A Heartfelt Conversation32:53 The Four Values of Home36:29 Navigating Authenticity and Transparency42:56 Circles of Belonging: An Exercise50:43 Embracing Creativity in Everyday Life57:24 Cultivating Relationships and Belonging58:19 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsMeet our Author, Sarah E. WestfallSarah E. Westfall is a writer, speaker, and host of the Human Together podcast. Her previous work includes serving as director of community for online writing groups and as a student development professional on college campuses. She has been published in RELEVANT, Fathom Mag, and (in)courage. Sarah lives in Indiana with her husband, Ben, and four sons.Sarah E. Westfall Visit her website at sarahewestfall.com.Follow her on Twitter: @sarah_westfall and Instagram: sarah_westfall Remember, you are Beautiful!Join the Behold-Her Beauty Movement:A Table Is Prepared for You.Together, we delve into the beauty of life. Our God is our redeemer, and it is an ashes-to-beauty kind of story. STAY AWHILE.SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER BY PRESSING ON THE IMAGE OR PRESS HERE.Follow Also on Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest - Thank you!Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Upcoming special get together for paid subscribers. Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Beholder Beauty, where we explore the intersections of faith, beauty, and the challenging moments life hands us. Today, I'm delighted to share with you a profound conversation with Donna Bucher, the founder of Serenity and Suffering. Donna is a passionate writer, poet, speaker, and advocate with experiences that have beautifully shaped her unique perspective on life. Let's dive into the heart of our discussion, which is about embracing serenity amidst suffering, understanding the true essence of beauty, and recognizing God's transformative love in our lives.Introduction music Everlasting Covenant by Don Rutherford.Episode 20: Serenity and Beauty: A Conversation with Donna BucherThis is what life looks like when you're 65, and you've lived life, and you've had losses, and you have laughed, and cried, and been abused, and bounced back, and you're still going, and there's no filters, no filters, no effects, no nothing, this is just what life looks like, and it's beautiful, it's beautiful.Donna BucherKnowing that even though the suffering meant to break us, God reforged us into new creatures, and He doesn't remove those scars because those scars testify to the transformation and to His love. And so that is the serenity and suffering is seeing that.Donna BucherWatch on YouTube Watch the whole episode here.Listen on SpotifyListen on AppleListen on SubstackSummary:In this heartfelt episode of Beholder Beauty, I sit down with Donna Bucher, founder of “Serenity and Suffering.” Donna shares her journey as a writer, poet, and retired missionary, reflecting on her blog dedicated to spiritual growth and finding purpose amidst trials. We delve into topics of authenticity and self-acceptance. Donna reads her poem 'Beloved,' inspired by Psalm 2, and emphasizes the significance of inner beauty and faith. The discussion moves through personal stories of loss and grieving, highlighting how suffering can shape and transform individuals, offering hope and strength through God's redemption and love. We touch upon Donna's experiences living in a third world country, her upcoming projects, and her aspiration to release a poetry collection centered on themes of redemption and hope. Throughout the episode, the importance of embracing both suffering and serenity is underscored, along with encouragement for listeners to find comfort and love in their faith.Show Notes:00:00 Introduction to Beholder Beauty00:14 Meet Donna Bucher00:47 Donna's Journey as a Writer02:32 The Birth of Serenity and Suffering Blog03:56 Donna's Poem: Beloved05:37 Reflections on Psalm 206:45 Donna's Experience at the Cultivate Retreat08:14 The Importance of Authenticity in Writing09:35 Debra and Donna's Beauty Journey11:31 Redefining Beauty Through God's Lens17:07 The Struggle with Self-Image25:28 True Beauty: A Life of Sacrifice26:24 Redefining Beauty Beyond the Surface28:40 Finding Purpose in Suffering35:36 A Personal Story of Loss and Faith43:07 The Intersection of Grief and Hope48:14 Future Plans and Final ThoughtsMeet our Author, Donna BucherDonna is a passionate creative, writer, poet, speaker, retired missionary, CASA volunteer, experienced counselor and hospice and palliative care support personnel. Founder of Serenity in Suffering blog, and author of the Serenity in Suffering newsletter on Substack, where she shares articles, resources and counseling designed to help readers grow personally and find spiritual intimacy with Christ; ultimately finding purpose in the trials they face.Her writings have appeared in various online sites, literary journals, digital and print magazines, and published devotional journals.Follow her at:https://serenityinsuffering.com/https://www.instagram.com/serenityinsuffering/Substack: Donna Bucher Remember, you are Beautiful!Join the Behold-Her Beauty Movement:A Table Is Prepared for You.Together, we delve into the beauty of life. Our God is our redeemer, and it is an ashes-to-beauty kind of story. STAY AWHILE.SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER BY PRESSING ON THE IMAGE OR PRESS HERE.Follow Also on Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest - Thank you!Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. I so appreciate you! Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of the Beholder Beauty Podcast, I welcome screenwriter and author Jaclyn Whitt to discuss her new book 'In the Beginning, Middle, and End: A Screenwriter's Observations of Life, Character, and God.' Jaclyn shares her background, including her upbringing in Canada, her move to Mexico, and her journey into writing and podcasting. Our conversation delves into the therapeutic nature of writing, the importance of recognizing God as the author of our lives, and Jaclyn's personal testimony of overcoming deep depression and suicidal thoughts through faith. This interview also touches on the concept of character arcs in screenwriting and personal growth, the significance of miracles and crises, and the value of respectful, open-minded listening. Jaclyn encourages listeners to pursue their God-given gifts and trust in God's plan, highlighting God's power to guide and transform lives through even the darkest times.Don’t miss this one or Jaclyn’s powerful testimony.Pick up Jaclyn Whitt’s new book 'In the Beginning, Middle, and End: A Screenwriter's Observations of Life, Character, and God.'Also, for this weeks giveaway for Behold-Her Beauty’s Anniversary please respond to the following question in the comments and you will be entered. This weeks giveaway is a print of my Beautiful Daughter poem in Calligraphy by Divine Ink.To enter the give away answer this question in the comments: After listening to the podcast let us know how seeing God as the Author of our story resonates with you.Previous winners announced belowIntroduction music Everlasting Covenant by Don Rutherford.It doesn't matter if you're 20 or 50 or 90,  God gave you this amazing body and and he gave you all the features that he gave you—and to be able to just appreciate that.I think I felt like I didn't even have the right to call on God because I had made such a mess of my life.I've actually heard that testimony from other people who were literally about to choose to commit suicide, and they heard a voice speak to them that gave them some kind of a wisdom to make them to think twice.And then they chose to give their life to God.Jaclyn WhittEpisode 19 Unveiling Divine Storytelling: A Conversation with Jaclyn WhittWatch on YouTubeListen on SpotifyListen on AppleListen on SubstackShow Notes:00:00 Welcome to Beholder Beauty Podcast00:42 Jaclyn Whitt's Background and Journey01:52 The Intersection of Faith and Writing04:06 Exploring True Beauty11:33 Jaclyn Whitt's Powerful Testimony29:53 Understanding Character Arcs33:30 Taking the Leap: Moving to Mexico34:09 Trust and Obedience in Faith34:52 Pursuing Creative Passions36:27 The Importance of Time Management40:09 Overcoming Regret Through Writing43:16 Exploring Mental Health in Screenwriting54:13 The Power of Perspective01:00:31 Goals and Crisis: Bonding Opportunities01:03:31 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsMeet our Author, Jaclyn Whitthttps://www.jaclynwhitt.comhttps://www.faffassociation.comhttps://faffpodcast.com/listenhttps://www.instagram.com/faffassociation/A performer by nature, Jaclyn Whitt is always ready to use her creative gifts to inspire people toward the Kingdom of God. Her identity is firmly grounded in her faith and calling as a wife, mother, step-mother and grandmother. Jaclyn is an award-winning screenwriter, the Education Coordinator of Faith and Family Screenwriting Academy, and the co-host of the Faith and Family Filmmaker's podcast. BEHOLD-HER BEAUTY ANNIVERSARY GIVEWAY WINNERS:1st Week winners are first-place LINDA STANEY (lipstick and book) and second-place KELLY MAY (book). Congratulations ladies, and please email back your address.2nd Week winner: Jeanne Takenaka for Book Giveaway of "She Believed He could, So She Did" by Becky Beresford. Congratulationsand please email me your address.​​4thrd Week winner of the Behold-Her Beauty T-shirt Wonderfully Made is EVE Harrell. Congratulations and please email me your address.Blessings and love, DeborahRemember, you are Beautiful!Join the Behold-Her Beauty Movement:A Table Is Prepared for You.Together, we delve into the beauty of life. Our God is our redeemer, and it is an ashes-to-beauty kind of story. STAY AWHILE.I would love to connect more with you and give you my FREE gift - The Behold-Her Beauty Manifest: You Have Permission to Be Beautiful. You can also sign up HERE for my newsletter and receive the FREE Manifesto, recent blog posts, book reviews, giveaways, and personal details only delivered to my lovely email tribe. From my heart to yours, DeborahSUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER BY PRESSING ON THE IMAGE OR PRESS HERE.Follow Also on Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest - Thank you!Deborah Rutherford with Behold-Her Beauty is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

In this special edition of Behold-Her Beauty Podcast, I interview Michele Vrabel, a prolific writer who is about to release her memoir 'Butterfly Stitches' and host of the 'Old School podcast. Michele, a survivor of abuse, shares her inspiring life story, her spiritual journey, and how she found healing and purpose. She discusses her writing journey, her role as a podcaster, and her upcoming speaking engagements. The conversation also delves into beauty routines, the importance of inner beauty, and integrating faith into all aspects of lifeSign up for Michele’s Book Launch Team for her upcoming memoir ‘Butterfly Stiches”by pressing here.Also, for this weeks giveaway (4th week) for Behold-Her Beauty’s Anniversary please respond to the following question in the comments and you will be entered. This weeks giveaway is a set of custom made notecards plus A Wonderfully Made Baseball cap. To enter the give away answer this question in the comments: What is your favorite beauty secret, inside or out?Previous winners announced belowIntroduction music Everlasting Covenant by Don Rutherford.Look back now and see that healing and that comforting and take hold of it. You can take hold of it and you can lay claim to it.It did not occur to me, nor did it ever occur to me through any abuse I experienced that I did something to make that happen ever. And that's unheard of. And I mean, people could say that can't possibly be true, but it is. And I feel it's because His presence was there.So there is a healthy middle ground where we acknowledge our beauty in Christ and in our creator. And then we can do as they say, jokingly put a little paint on the barn.Michele VrabelEpisode 18 Healing and Beauty: A Conversation with Michele VrabelWatch on YouTubeListen on SpotifyListen on AppleListen on SubstackSummaryIn this episode of the Beholder Beauty podcast, Michele Vrabel, a writer and podcaster, shares her journey of overcoming abuse and finding healing through faith. Michele discusses her upcoming memoir 'Butterfly Stitches,' which delves into her experiences of physical and sexual abuse, her recovery journey, and her strong relationship with God. The conversation also touches on beauty routines and the importance of self-care, reflecting the podcast's focus on inner and outer beauty. Michele's story highlights resilience, faith, and the significance of surrounding oneself with supportive and motivational people.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:56 Michele's Background and Journey06:28 Writing and Podcasting Journey16:00 Beauty Secrets and Self-Care25:41 Balancing Health and Finances27:04 Finding Middle Ground in Beauty Standards27:43 Spiritual Reflections on Beauty30:30 The Importance of Self-Care31:42 Transition to Personal Stories33:35 Discussing the Second Book34:24 Healing Through Faith41:20 Forgiveness and Imperfection45:33 Final Thoughts and FarewellMeet our Author, Michele VrabelMichele is an expert bean counter by day. In addition to her work as a bookkeeper, her superpowers and side hustles include pastry chef and author in training. She has been told she has “sass,” which she deploys regularly. She is nearing the finish line with her first book, Butterfly Stitches, and according to her King apparently has several others in her. At 60, she has launched a podcast and is having the time of her life.Michele lives in Mesa, Arizona with her daughter who is lovingly known as Peanut. She is an enthusiastic traveler, foodie, smart alec and lover of her King Jesus.Sign for Michele’s Book Launch Team for her upcoming memoir ‘Butterfly Stiches”by pressing here.GET IN TOUCH WITH MICHELE VRABEL:www.michelevrabel.comhttp://www.youtube.com/@oldschoolwithmichelevrabelBEHOLD-HER BEAUTY ANNIVERSARY GIVEWAY WINNERS:1st Week winners are first-place LINDA STANEY (lipstick and book) and second-place KELLY MAY (book). Congratulations ladies, and please email back your address.2nd Week winner: Jeanne Takenaka for Book Giveaway of "She Believed He could, So She Did" by Becky Beresford. Congratulationsand please email me your address.​​3rd Week winner of the Behold-Her Beauty T-shirt Wonderfully Made is EVE Harrell. Congratulations and please email me your address.Blessings and love, DeborahRemember, you are Beautiful!Join the Behold-Her Beauty Movement:A Table Is Prepared for You.Together, we delve into the beauty of life. Our God is our redeemer, and it is an ashes-to-beauty kind of story. STAY AWHILE.I would love to connect more with you and give you my FREE gift - The Behold-Her Beauty Manifest: You Have Permission to Be Beautiful. You can also sign up HERE for my newsletter and receive the FREE Manifesto, recent blog posts, book reviews, giveaways, and personal details only delivered to my lovely email tribe. From my heart to yours, DeborahSUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER BY PRESSING ON THE IMAGE OR PRESS HERE.Follow Also on Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest - Thank you!Deborah Rutherford with Behold-Her Beauty is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to a special edition of Beholder Beauty, where we delve into the intersection of faith, beauty, and overcoming life's challenges. Today, we are blessed to host Nichole Suvar, a follower of Jesus Christ, wife to Paul, mother of three teenagers, and a guiding light for those struggling with anxiety. Nichole is also an author, speaker, and podcaster who enriches lives with her profound insights.Nichole's powerful testimony reminds us that God's presence offers peace and purpose amid anxiety and life's challenges. She encourages us to live intentionally, connect with nature, and focus on true beauty. Her life is a tapestry woven with decades of experience and wisdom.Sign up for Nichole’s free resource: Quieting the Distraction of Anxiety - https://livewithintent.myflodesk.com/theintentionallife.Also, for this weeks giveaway for Behold-Her Beauty’s Anniversary please respond to the following question in the comments and you will be entered. GIVEAWAY QUESTION: What helps you when you feel anxious?Introduction music Everlasting Covenant by Don Rutherford.My view that is, if you use excellent skincare, then you're makeup and cosmetics, those become an accessory.There's the art of noticing, and it's just noticing what is around me. How God has put creation together. What is the season right now? What are the smells that I'm experiencing? What am I seeing? What am I feeling? And just reconnecting to creation in that way.Colossians 1:17, And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist, is another sweet verse for me that he's before all things and he holds all things together. So even before creation, he put creation together and he's still holding it all together now, even me. So, when I feel like everything's falling apart, even myself, I have to remind myself that God is holding it all together and that I don't have to be the one to do it. Nichole SuvarEpisode 17: Finding Beauty and Peace: A Conversation with Nichole SuvarWatch on YouTubeListen on SpotifyListen on AppleListen on SubstackShow NotesNichole Suvar shares her journey of overcoming anxiety, detailing her life in Indiana, her family, and her passion for outdoor activities and cooking. She discusses her book 'Numbering Our Days: Combating Anxiety and the Power of Small Intentional Moments,' chronicling her experience with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and the healing process that followed. Nichole's powerful testimony reminds us that God's presence offers peace and purpose amid anxiety and life's challenges. She encourages us to live intentionally, connect with nature, and focus on true beauty. Her life is a tapestry woven with decades of experience and wisdom.00:00 Introduction to Beholder Beauty00:12 Meet Nichole Suvar02:02 Nichole's Journey with Anxiety04:01 Understanding Anxiety and Faith09:17 Breath Prayers and Coping Mechanisms15:09 The Importance of Proper Diagnosis17:36 Connecting with Nature and Finding Peace28:37 Mindful Moments in Daily Routines29:38 Embracing Stillness and Boredom30:56 Rediscovering Simple Joys31:39 Beauty Tips and Skincare Secrets35:33 True Beauty and Self-Worth44:36 Navigating Anxiety with Faith47:26 Practical Tips for Managing Anxiety50:42 Supporting Others with Mental Health Struggles54:34 Upcoming Projects and Resources56:24 Closing Prayer and Final ThoughtsPractical Advice for AnxietyNichole emphasizes recognizing when worry is more than just a fleeting thought. Symptoms like racing heartbeats, difficulty concentrating, and a general sense of unease can indicate anxiety that needs addressing.* Breath Prayers: Nichole practices breath prayers, combining deep breathing with scripture. For instance, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart" is used in the in-breath, and "Lean not on your own understanding" is used in the out-breath. This method helps calm the mind and focus on God's word.* Kitchen Therapy: Nichole finds the simple act of preparing meals therapeutic. The repetitive nature of chopping vegetables can shift focus from anxious thoughts to the present task, offering a sense of calm and accomplishment.* Grounding Techniques: When anxiety strikes, Nichole recommends grounding techniques such as identifying objects around you, noting smells, or sucking on a strong mint like an Altoid. These actions help tether the mind to the present moment.* Embracing the Outdoors: By spending time outdoors, observing the seasons, and practicing the art of noticing, we can find peace and a deeper connection with God.Meet Nichole SuvarNichole is a recovering perfectionist and intentional living strategist who lives in the Midwest US, with her husband and their three teenage children. She seeks to encourage others to overcome the distraction of anxiety in the power of small intentional moments. Nichole has been published in Proverbs 31 devotionals, several online magazines, as well as her newest book, Numbering Our Days: Combating Anxiety in the Power of Small Intentional Moments. You can connect with her on her website, livewithintent.org, and on Facebook and Instagram @mrs_nichole_suvar.website: www.livewithintent.orgIntentional Life Community: https://www.patreon.com/TheIntentionalLifeFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrs_nichole_suvar/Sign up for my free resource: Quieting the Distraction of Anxiety - https://livewithintent.myflodesk.com/theintentionallifeone more link! I forgot about my link for Rodan+Fields :)https://nsuvar.myrandf.com/en-usRemember, you are Beautiful!Join the Behold-Her Beauty Movement:A Table Is Prepared for You.Together, we delve into the beauty of life. Our God is our redeemer, and it is an ashes-to-beauty kind of story. STAY AWHILE.I would love to connect more with you and give you my FREE gift - The Behold-Her Beauty Manifest: You Have Permission to Be Beautiful. You can also sign up HERE for my newsletter and receive the FREE Manifesto, recent blog posts, book reviews, giveaways, and personal details only delivered to my lovely email tribe. From my heart to yours, DeborahSUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER BY PRESSING ON THE IMAGE OR PRESS HERE.Follow Also on Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest - Thank you! Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Beholder Beauty, where we talk about God, beauty, and the difficult things in life to stir up God's kingdom together. Today, we have a special guest, Becky Beresford. She's an author with Moody Publishers, a mother, a Jesus lover, and she helps women embrace Christ-centered empowerment. Becky is known for her book, "She Believed He Could, So She Did."Enter the Behold-Her Beauty Book Giveaway of "She Believed He Could, So She Did" by Becky Beresford. The publisher, Moody Publishers, is so kind to give us this book to give to one of you. ENTER THE BOOK GIVEAWAY HERE.I really feel that when God gives us a message to share, he's going to make us live it out. Otherwise, we're a hypocrite and we're not practicing what we're preaching. So, I feel like the Lord has given me so many opportunities to step away from what culture says I need to be. Or what culture says women need to be to experience this female empowerment.If we have closed hands, we can't receive from God. We have to open our hands to him to receive what he has for us.Becky BeresfordEpisode 16: Embracing Christ-Centered Empowerment: A Conversation With Becky BeresfordWatch on YouTubeListen on SpotifyListen on AppleListen on SubstackSummaryIn this episode of Beholder Beauty, host Deborah welcomes Becky Beresford, an author, mother, and advocate for Christ-centered empowerment for women. Becky shares her personal journey of faith, the challenges of transitioning from the Midwest to the East Coast, her experiences as a special needs parent, and the struggles within her marriage that led to a miraculous healing. Becky discusses her book, 'she believed He could, so she did', highlighting the importance of surrender, trust in God's faithfulness, and the dangers of self-reliance. The conversation also delves into the significance of true beauty as reflected through one's relationship with Jesus and the role of women in God's kingdom. Becky offers insights on balancing life's roles, the power of confession and repentance, and practical steps on starting a journey toward Christ-centered freedom.00:00 Introduction to Beholder Beauty00:08 Meet Becky Beresford00:35 Becky's Personal Journey00:58 Challenges of Moving and Special Needs02:04 Writing 'She Believed He Could'03:09 The Message of True Empowerment04:30 Marriage Struggles and Miracles06:08 Motherhood and Self-Reliance07:01 The Turning Point in Becky's Writing08:41 The Power of Surrender15:53 The Future is Found Together30:59 Understanding Discipleship31:51 Recognizing Counterfeit Messages33:03 The Importance of Relationship with Jesus33:53 Organic and Intentional Discipleship34:55 Jesus' Approach to Discipleship35:14 Sharing the Gospel: A Personal Story39:05 Beauty Tips and True Beauty41:51 Empowering Women Through Faith47:27 Confession and Repentance53:06 Balancing Roles and Responsibilities55:55 Future Plans and Trusting God's Timing58:21 Closing Prayer and BlessingsMeet our Author, BeckyBECKY BERESFORD lives in North Carolina and is happily outnumbered by her husband and three wonderful boys. She is an author, speaker and coach with a Master's Certificate in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship from Moody Theological Seminary. Becky loves encouraging God’s Daughters to embrace Christ-centered empowerment through the truth found in the gospel. Her work has been featured in large online communities including Crosswalk, (in)courage, iBelieve, HuffPost, DaySpring, and she recently became a writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries’ First 5 writing team. Becky’s book with Moody Publishers, She Believed HE Could, So She Did, released in March.Connect with Becky at BeckyBeresford.com and become a part of her Empowered Email Tribe or follow her on Instagram and Facebook.Bio Links:Website: https://www.beckyberesford.com/Sign up for Becky's Empowered Email Tribe:  https://www.beckyberesford.com/sign-upOrder She Believed HE Could, So She Did:  https://www.amazon.com/She-Believed-Could-Did-Christ-Centered/dp/080242998XInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/becky.beresford/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/beckyberesfordauthorRead the first chapter for FREE here: https://www.moodypublishers.com/mpimages/Marketing/WEB%20Resources/ProductExcerpts/9780802429988-TOC-CH1-2.pdfRemember, you are Beautiful!Join the Behold-Her Beauty Movement:A Table Is Prepared for You.Together, we delve into the beauty of life. Our God is our redeemer, and it is an ashes-to-beauty kind of story. STAY AWHILE.I would love to connect more with you and give you my FREE gift - The Behold-Her Beauty Manifest: You Have Permission to Be Beautiful. You can also sign up HERE for my newsletter and receive the FREE Manifesto, recent blog posts, book reviews, giveaways, and personal details only delivered to my lovely email tribe. From my heart to yours, DeborahSUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER BY PRESSING ON THE IMAGE OR PRESS HERE.Follow Also on Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest - Thank you!Deborah Rutherford with Behold-Her Beauty is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 15: Finding Beauty and Purpose in Faith: A Conversation with Helia WagmakerWatch on YouTubeListen on SpotifyListen on AppleListen on SubstackIn this episode of 'Beholder Beauty,' host Deborah welcomes Helia Wagmaker, a speaker, Bible teacher, mother, wife, and author. They delve into topics of faith, beauty, and life's challenges, offering encouragement to women who feel alone in their struggles. Helia shares her personal journey, including her miraculous motherhood, overcoming infertility, and her profound encounter with Jesus at 16. She discusses her passion for teaching the Bible, her upcoming book projects, and the balance of her many roles. The conversation also touches on inner and outer beauty, humility, and the importance of seeing oneself through God's eyes. Helia concludes by praying for the listeners, emphasizing the transformative power of God’s love and grace.00:00 Introduction to Beholder Beauty00:20 Meet Helia Wagmaker01:09 Helia's Personal Journey03:30 A Life-Changing Encounter with Jesus10:34 Balancing Ministries in Two Languages16:45 Helia's Upcoming Book Projects20:04 Discussing True Beauty26:13 Healing from Rejection27:15 Embracing Natural Beauty29:43 Awakening to Beauty31:13 Reflecting God's Image40:49 Struggles and Redemption47:34 Encouragement and Testimony50:09 Balancing Roles and Ministry54:54 Closing Thoughts and PrayerMeet Helia WagmackerHelia Wagmacker, wife and mother, Bible teacher, Christian speaker, Author in progress, passionate about seeing lives transformed by Jesus. Connect with Helia at https://www.instagram.com/heliawagmacker/Join the Behold-Her Beauty Movement:A Table Is Prepared for You. Together, we delve into the beauty of life. Our God is our redeemer, and it is an ashes-to-beauty kind of story. STAY AWHILE.I would love to connect more with you and give you my FREE gift - The Behold-Her Beauty Manifest: You Have Permission to Be Beautiful. You can also sign up HERE for my newsletter and receive the FREE Manifesto, recent blog posts, book reviews, giveaways, and personal details only delivered to my lovely email tribe. From my heart to yours, DeborahSUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER BY PRESSING ON THE IMAGE OR PRESS HERE.Follow Also on Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest - Thank you!Deborah Rutherford with Behold-Her Beauty is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

SummaryIn the Beholder Beauty podcast, Deborah and Jodi discussed the importance of slow living in a fast-paced world, sharing their personal experiences and Jodi's book, "Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation to Exhale," which promotes living in harmony with nature. They also explored the value of seeking solitude, being present with others, and finding comfort and beauty in honesty and authenticity. The conversation covered personal experiences, creative writing, and the challenges of lettinggo and trusting in a higher power. IN CELEBRATION OF JODI'S NEW BOOK: Enter the Behold-Her Beauty Book Giveaway of "Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation to Exhale" by Jodi H. Grubbs. The publisher, IVP, is so kind to give us this book to give to one of you. ENTER THE BOOK GIVEAWAY HERE.ivpress.com offers 20 percent off of "Live Slowly" plus free shipping with this coupon code: IVPPOD20. Slow Living in a Fast-Paced World Slow Living Advocate DiscussesCoffee Preferences Barefoot Hospitality, Savoring, andBeauty Discussion Creative Writing Discussion on Poems Trusting in Higher Power andResetting The metaphor of sea glass andpersonal transformation.Jodi H. Grubbs is the podcast host of Our Island in the City and a slow-living advocate. She is the author of a children’s book, The Island Adventures of Lili and Oliver, and coauthor of a Bible study called The Friendship Café. Jodi, her husband, Dean, and their daughter, Lili, live in outside Raleigh, North Carolina.Visit her website at JodiGrubbs.comFollow her on Instagram: @Jodi.GrubbsWe would love to hear from you. Connect with Deborah Rutherford at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Deborahrutherford.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Behold-Her Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Community for devotionals, giveaways, resources, and makeup tips, IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@deborahrutherfordwrites⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Behold-Her Beauty youtube⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't forget to rate and review this show if you liked today's episode!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beholdherbeauty/message Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

Spring Light Light shines through the flowing dogwood, maple, and towering pine. Blooming white flowers on the elderberry with fragrant crabapple and plum tree perfumes. Glimmering on the walking path; it is just about as perfect as a Spring day can be where royal purple Iris flitter in the stiff breeze and the glory of God tops a crown of light atop the trees. The lush windbreaks over the pond shimmering. Rays slap on Spring days so magical, the way it sparkles on the tree leaves. How it bounces off the rolling green mount and slants like diamonds across the water, then walks through the window, landing in the prayer room. Glowing through tall pines, stepping in and out of the shadows in this beautiful world God made. Trees almost alive; the light now soft and a bird is quiet, now. Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

Can our painful experiences draw us nearer to God? Hadassah Treu shows us the Beauty of Hope inher new book "Draw Near: How Painful Experiences Become the Birthplace of Blessings."Show Highlights:Hadassah's Journey and Writing MinistryFaith, Adversity, and StrengthDepression as a Self-Reflection ToolExploring God's Tenderness and Provision in PainSpiritual Disciplines for Hard TimesBeauty in transformationHADASSAH TREU is an international award-winningChristian blogger, poet, speaker,  and author of Draw Near: HowPainful Experiences Become the Birthplace of Blessings. She is passionateabout encouraging people to keep trusting God in the dark valleys of life. Hadassah isa contributing writer to several faith-based platforms like Proverbs 31Ministries Compel blog and a dozen award-winning devotional and poetryanthologies. She has been featured in The Upper Room, (In)Courage, Proverbs 31Ministries, Her View From Home, Living by Design Ministries, Thoughts AboutGod, Today'sChristian Living,and other popular sites. Connect with Hadassah at onthewaybg.com.Here are the Draw Near Book links:Amazon: https://a.co/d/gWfmBE3Calla Press Publishing: https://www.callapresspublishing.com/shoppe/p/draw-near-how-painful-experiences-become-the-birthplace-of-blessings-by-hadassah-treuFollow and connect with Hadassah on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hadassahtreu-author/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/onthewaybg   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onthewaybg  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hadassahtreu  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.at/onthewaybg/  Gumroad: https://hadassahtreu.gumroad.com/  Medium: https://medium.com/@hadassah.treuAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/hadassah-treuWe would love to hear from you. Connect with Deborah Rutherford at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Deborahrutherford.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Behold-Her Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Community for devotionals, giveaways, resources, and makeup tips, IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@deborahrutherfordwrites⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Behold-Her Beauty youtube⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't forget to rate and review this show if you liked today's episode!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beholdherbeauty/message Get full access to Deborah Rutherford with Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

SUMMARYDeborah and Jenn discuss Jenn's new book, "She's Not Your Enemy: Conquering Our Insecurity So We Can Build God's Kingdom Together," and the issue of comparison and jealousy among women. They also delve into the nature of social comparison and how it can be used for motivation and inspiration. They emphasize the importance of understanding the enemy as Satan, who seeks to isolate and negatively affect believers. The conversation ends with Jenn sharing updates about her book and her podcast.Jenn Schultz is the author of She's Not Your Enemy, and she typically writes about messy faith, shaking off insecurity, and pursuing God’s purpose confidently. Her mission is to empower women to ditch shame and striving by finding identity in God and freedom in abundant grace. She is a wife and mom who reads too many books at once, drinks decaf coffee, and speaks in scriptures and movie quotes. Find her @jennschultzauthor on social media and at jennschultzauthor.com.https://instagram.com/jennschultzauthorhttps://threads.net/jennschultzauthorhttps://facebook.com/jennschultzauthorjennschultzauthor.comWe would love to hear from you. Connect with Deborah Rutherford at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Deborahrutherford.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Behold-Her Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Community for devotionals, giveaways, resources, and makeup tips, IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@deborahrutherfordwrites⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Behold-Her Beauty youtube⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't forget to rate and review this show if you liked today's episode!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beholdherbeauty/message Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

Author Paige Allen discusses the beauty in being known as God's creation, and getting to know him informs us about who we are.With a BOOK GIVE AWAY OF Paige's book "He Knows Your Name."Women's Stories and Ministry PodcastPaige discusses her passion for women's ministry and how it led them to start a podcast to provide platforms for women to share their experiences and wisdom. Paige's new book examines the stories of nameless women in the Bible and how these stories can give comfort and validation to modern women. God's Value and Christ-Like ResponsesThe participants discussed recognizing and acknowledging God's value in oneself and others, regardless of the world's distractions.  Human Connection and Jesus' RolePaige and Deborah discuss the importance of human connection and the role of Jesus in their lives.  God's Recognition Over World's ApprovalThey also highlighted the counter-cultural nature of this relationship, suggesting that true security and understanding come not from the world's approval but from God's recognition.Faith and Comfort in Hard TimesThey discuss the importance of faith and the comfort it provides in difficult times. They shared personal experiences of friends and family members going through hardships, and how these experiences have served as witnesses to God's love.  Power of Personal StoriesPaige shares a personal story about a woman named Wanda, who had a strong faith and faced many challenges. Paige Allen is an executive pastor at Church on the Rock in Lubbock, Texas, a vibrant and diverse multisite congregation. There, she pastors the staff and oversees global missions, the New Legacy Home for Women, and Bloom Women’s Ministry. Paige cohosts the podcast Bloom Talks and travels internationally to speak and teach. She and her husband, Josh, have two daughters and live in Lubbock. Learn more at PaigeAllen.netWe would love to hear from you. Connect with Deborah Rutherford at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Deborahrutherford.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Behold-Her Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Community for devotionals, giveaways, resources, and makeup tips, IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@deborahrutherfordwrites⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Behold-Her Beauty youtube⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't forget to rate and review this show if you liked today's episode!   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beholdherbeauty/message Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

Have you ever had trouble believing in who you are as Christ's daughter? Discover who you are in Episode 10 of the Behold-Her Beauty Podcast: "Beauty in Believing Who I Am."Sign up to receive Mandy's free resource "I Am Loved" at www.mandyfarmer.comSHOW NOTES:Summary:Mandy shares her journey from pastor's wife to published writer, discussing her struggles with self-esteem, her experiences with chronic pain, and her challenges. Journey From Pastor's Wife to Published Writer: Mandyshared her journey from being a pastor's wife to a published writer. She also discussed her struggle with self-esteem and chronic illness.Chronic Pain and Spiritual Encouragement: Mandy shared her personal experiences with chronic pain and the challenges she has faced. She spoke about her health issues, including central sensitivity syndrome, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoporosis. She also discussed her husband's firing from his church position and her efforts to support other pastors' wives. Writing and Self-Publishing Discussion: Mandy discussed her children's book, "Soft Hugs for Mommy," which will come out in May. Devotional Plans and Music's Role in Chronic Illness: Mandyshared her plans for her upcoming devotional, "From Dissonant toHarmony," which will be released next year. She highlighted the role of music and Scripture in providing strength and sustenance during difficult times.Mandy Farmer served as achildren’s minister for 25 years; teaching, singing, and developing curriculum.However, in 2011, her life took an unexpected turn, and she began her journeywith chronic pain. She retired but desired to share her journey with others andstarted a blog. She found that writing was great therapy and began writingdevotions relating to the struggles of illness. Encouraged to publish, shebegan her publishing journey, beginning with picture books. Her second picturebook, Soft Hugs for Mommy, will be released in the spring of ’24.Blog: www.mandyandmichele.comAuthor page: www.mandyfarmer.comFB - personal: https://www.facebook.com/GiGiMandy/FB - Chronic pain: https://www.facebook.com/ggmandy2Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandy_farmer_author/We would love to hear from you. Connect with Deborah Rutherford at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Deborahrutherford.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Behold-Her Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Community for devotionals, giveaways, resources, and makeup tips, IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@deborahrutherfordwrites⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Behold-Her Beauty youtube⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't forget to rate and review this show if you liked today's episode!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beholdherbeauty/message Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

Overcome obstacles that hinder a fulfilling life with the fruit of the Spirit in Episode 9, "Beauty of a Fruitful Life," with Gladys Childs.Dr. Gladys Childs is an author, speaker, religion professor,pastor's wife, and mom helping others be F.R.E.E. to Thrive© for the abundant life God has for them. She serves as Chaplain at Texas Wesleyan University and the Women’s Director at LifePoint Fellowship. She brings 25 years of experience and knowledge to her ministry. Gladys is frequently called authentic, witty, and candid as she shares her journey through life’s ups and downs. Her passion is meeting people at the intersection of faith and life’s difficulties. No stranger to heartache herself, she grew up in a non-church-going family with an alcoholic mother and is a trauma survivor. Gladys holds a Ph.D. in Foundations of Education, a Master’sin Religious Education, a Master of Divinity, and a B.A. with a double major in Counseling and Psychology. Also, she is an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church. Connect with her at gladyschilds.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgladyschilds/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GladysAnnChildsTwitter: https://twitter.com/GladysChildsWe would love to hear from you. Connect with Deborah Rutherford at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Deborahrutherford.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Behold-Her Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Community for devotionals, giveaways, resources, and makeup tips, IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@deborahrutherfordwrites⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Behold-Her Beauty youtube⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't forget to rate and review this show if you liked today's episode!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beholdherbeauty/message Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

How is your body image? Podcaster and Body Image Coach Heather Creekmore helps women find freedom from body shame. Heather's new book "The 40-Day Image Workbook: Hope for Christian Women Who’ve Tried Everything" is now out. Join our fascinating, encouraging, and enlightening conversation as we dive into "Beauty in Freeing Our Body Image." Body Image Coaching for Women Body Image Issues: Spiritual and Heart-Related Self-Worth and Value Discussion Beauty Standards and Self-Worth Healthy Eating Lifestyle Over Diets Eating Disorders: Personal Struggles and Pressures BMI, Weight, and Health Debate Shame, Pride, and Surrender: A Spiritual Conversation Diet Culture's Impact on Worship and Finances Celebrity Diet Challenges DiscussedHeather Creekmore writes andspeaks hope to thousands of women each week, inspiring them to stop comparingand start living. The host of the internationally popular Compared to Who?podcast, she has been featured on Fox News, Huff Post, Morning Dose, ChurchLeaders, and For Every Mom, along with dozens of other shows and podcasts. Shewas a contestant on Nailed It, the hit Netflix bake fails show. Heather and her Marine-fighter pilot-turned-pastor husband, Eric, have four children and live in Austin, Texas.Connect with Heather at:Website: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/Instagram: @ComparedToWhoFacebook: /Heather.Creekmore, /HeatherCreekmoreBlogPodcast: Compared to Who?YouTube: Compared to Who?Amazon Book Link We would love to hear from you. Connect with Deborah Rutherford at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Deborahrutherford.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Behold-Her Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Community for devotionals, giveaways, resources, and makeup tips, IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@deborahrutherfordwrites⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Behold-Her Beauty youtube⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't forget to rate and review this show if you liked today's episode!From my heart to yours, Deborah--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beholdherbeauty/message Get full access to Deborah Rutherford with Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

My conversation with Jennifer Dukes Lee was such a pleasure. I know that everyone who listens will have a moment of a slice of our life, a slice of our conversation, our deepest thoughts, and our funny ones, too. I so appreciate Jennifer being here on the Behold-Her Beauty podcast, and I know you will love her, too. Join our intimate, candid, and ruthless self-discovery conversation in Episode 7 of "The Beauty in Ruthless Self-Discovery" with Jennifer Dukes Lee.Jennifer is the author of "Stuff I'd Only Tell God: A Guided Journal of Courageous Honest, Obsessive Truth-Telling And Beautifully Ruthless Self-Discovery". What did we talk about? Jodie Foster would be a fantastic actress to play Jennifer, and for me, Deborah, Catherine Keener. We learned that we would both survive a Zombie apocalypse, and Deborah survived one (not literary but while filming "The Crazies" in Jennifer's hometown of Iowa) – imagine that! We also shared about lipstick and bold color, soundtracks of our life (you'll never believe it), bucket and anti-bucket lists, and why journaling is important and, importantly, why sharing your self-reflection with others is essential. Our sharing led to a deep conversation where we imparted our hearts about life's "thin places" and how God brought us beautiful memories of Jennifer's father and Deborah's mother's passing. Join in on our intimate, candid, and ruthless self-discovery conversation and how journaling with "Stuff I'd only tell God" will help you get to know yourself and others.Connect with Jennifer here: Website: jenniferdukeslee.com Instagram: @jenniferdukeslee Facebook: /JenniferDukesLee Pinterest: @dukeslee Twitter: @dukesleeWe would love to hear from you. In these times we need to know there is hope. We would love to hear your story too. Connect with Deborah Rutherford at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Deborahrutherford.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Behold-Her Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Community for devotionals, giveaways, resources, and makeup tips, IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@deborahrutherfordwrites⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Behold-Her Beauty youtube⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't forget to rate and review this show if you liked today's episode!Blessings, Deborah--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beholdherbeauty/message Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

Episode Summary:How do we live as confident Christian women? Michele shares her journey ofover 40 years to reach her current point of confidence. Michele and Deborahdiscuss the importance of breaking free from the lies believed and findingfreedom in God's word, identity in Christ, discipleship, daily routines,personal experiences, and interests, including a discussion about lipstick andlip balm preferences. Michele Bowman is an empty nest wife, mom, and grandma who lives full-time in an RV. She loves encouraging women to put their confidence in Christ and not things of this world.  She helps women break free from the lies they have believed and find freedom in the Truth of God’s Word You can connect with her on Instagram at Instagram.com/confidentchristianwomen and Instagram.com/chele_getshealthyTune in to her podcast on Apple or Spotify Confident Christian Women Encouraging women to be healthy mind & body in real life as Confident Christian WomenChristian Women’s Speaker/Podcaster/Author/MentorWe would love to hear from you. In these times we need to know there is hope. We would love to hear your story too. Connect with Deborah Rutherford at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Deborahrutherford.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Behold-Her Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Community for devotionals, giveaways, resources, and makeup tips, IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@deborahrutherfordwrites⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Behold-Her Beauty youtube⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't forget to rate and review this show if you liked today's episode!Blessings, Deborah--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beholdherbeauty/message Get full access to Deborah Rutherford with Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

How do young girls find friendships in today's ever-changing world? Join in our lovely conversation full of wisdom and faith in Episode 5 "Beauty in Friendship" with mother and daughter writing team Calyn and Blythe Daniel. Blythe and Calyn discussed their book "Let's Be Friends A Tween Devotional on Finding and Keeping Strong Friendships" with host Deborah. The book focuses on navigating and developing beautiful friendships, particularly for girls, in the current culture. God is our number-one go-to when it comes to friendships. Show Themes: Friendship Challenges in Current Culture Friendship Journey: Writing and Sharing Embracing Individuality: Shining Your Light Friendship Rejection Discussion Princess Diaries: Confidence and Identity Friendship and Body Positivity Honesty in Friendships Respectful Friendships: A Guide From Jesus Authenticity and Faith in Friendships Sharing Faith: Fulfilling God's Kingdom. Faith Warriors Book Discussion Mothers and Daughters Friendship BookBlythe is a coauthor of Mended and I Love You, Mom!, which she wrote with her mother, Dr. Helen McIntosh. She worked for Harper Collins Christian Publishing in marketing and publicity and now enjoys her work as a literary agent. She lives in Colorado with her husband and three teenagers.Calyn is a middle schooler and loves spending time with her friends and family, including her older sister, Maris, and twin brother, William, who is also an author. She is a competitive gymnast and enjoys cooking. Calyn believes girls need to know who they are in Christ, how to navigate friend groups - especially when they change - and how to not lose sight of who God has made them to be.Check out the "Let's Be Friends" website ⁠HERE⁠ with endorsers (Sissy Goff, Lisa-Jo Baker, and others!) You can connect with Blythe and Calyn in the Facebook group ⁠HERE⁠ or follow them on social media: Facebook: ⁠Blythe⁠ and ⁠Calyn⁠, Instagram: ⁠Blythe⁠ and ⁠Calyn⁠.We would love to hear from you. In these times we need to know there is hope. We would love to hear your story too. Connect with Deborah Rutherford at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Deborahrutherford.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Behold-Her Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Community for devotionals, giveaways, resources, and makeup tips, IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@deborahrutherfordwrites⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Behold-Her Beauty youtube⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't forget to rate and review this show if you liked today's episode!Blessings, Deborah--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beholdherbeauty/message Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

BONUS: Behold-Her Beauty is giving away one each of Christa's books - "Powerful Whispers" and "A Busy Mom's Prayer Journal." Enter here: BOOK GIVEAWAY for "Power Whispers" and "A Busy Mom's Prayer Journal" by Christa Joy Spaeth (google.com)What do we do when God whispers a new way of life and direction for us? Do we obey or say hey, this sounds too crazy? See how God blessed Christa Joy Spaeth when she obeyed and took a leap of faith that would radically reshape her life. Christa's story shows the beauty in God's whispers as He leads us to the best possible life. God blessed Christa Joy Spaeth when she took a leap of faith showing the beauty in God's whispers as He leads us to the best possible life.Show Notes: Finding Her Calling. Discerning God's Voice vs. Enemy's Deception. Christa's Writing Journey Unveiled.   Self-Love Conversations: Embracing Imperfections. Discovering God's Radiance . Journeys Into Health and Wellness. Nutrition, Growing, and Spirituality.  Overcoming Self-Doubt and the Devil's Lies. Spiritual Awakening in 2020. Transformation Journey. Faith and Creativity: Women's Ventures.Christa Joy Spaeth of Christa Joy Ministries who authored her newbook A Busy Mom’s Prayer Journal "Powerful Whispers: A 7-Week JourneyDiscovering Who You Are to God", and founder of the Podcast "PowerfulWhispers: Hearing God for the Body, Soul, and Spirit" where she sharesfaith and also a Wellness Wednesday series from her experience as a foodie anddietitian nurturing and loving her community. Follow Christa at ​https://www.instagram.com/christajoyministries/​ and her podcast ​https://open.spotify.com/show/72eBYSojsDQy0X3uuYZF43?si=1e7a8a0b518a4bae​.We would love to hear from you. In these times we need to know there is hope. We would love to hear your story too. Connect with Deborah Rutherford at⁠⁠⁠ Deborahrutherford.com⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Behold-Her Newsletter⁠⁠⁠ and Community for devotionals, giveaways, resources, and makeup tips, IG: ⁠⁠⁠@deborahrutherfordwrites⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠Behold-Her Beauty youtube⁠.⁠⁠Don't forget to rate and review this show if you liked today's episode!Blessings, Deborah --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beholdherbeauty/message Get full access to Deborah Rutherford with Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

Life is painful when we feel hopeless. But there is a way to find hope in the hard days. Join Sarah and me for a conversation about hope - "Finding Hope in the Hard Days As A Woman of Integrity," with Sarah Geringer and your host, me - Deborah. Sarah takes us back to when she knew God wanted her to be a writer at a James Taylor concert.   Sarah discusses her new book ⁠"Hope for The Hard Day."⁠ Thousands of people prayed for Sarah during her dark days beginning in January 2022. Now, God has led her to write a new book to encourage others in their hard days as many are struggling in our post-pandemic world. Sarah and Deborah discuss what it means to be a woman of integrity and how that gives us hope. Sarah explains the Proverbs 31 model and the book, "Becoming The Woman God Wants You to Be" by Donna Partow. Sarah gives tips on navigating our personal integrity in our culture while honoring God. Sarah examines what it means to you to be seen as a woman by the world, by God, and the foundational truth that you are already beautiful as a daughter of God. Sarah and Deborah discuss self-love, makeup, self-care, and grooming and how they build confidence as we care for our bodies, which are God's temple in our post-pandemic world. Sarah talks about conquering body image battles by controlling our thoughts with Christian meditation. Sarah gives insights on how to talk to the younger generation and the challenges they face growing up in today's world. Sarah is a Christian writer, speaker, poet, and creative coach who helps us find peace in God’s Word. She has just published her 7th book, Hope for the Hard Days: 100 Encouraging Devotions, on Kindle and will be in paperback on Oct. 24. She has a blog at sarahgeringer.com with spiritual growth posts and Christian book reviews every week (in fact, she reads 100 books a year). She hosts two solo podcasts: Finding Peace in God’s Word and one for adult children of divorce. Press on each book to buy.Follow Sarah at:sarahgeringer.comhttps://www.facebook.com/sarahgeringercreateshttps://www.instagram.com/sgeringerPodcasts - Sarah GeringerWe would love to hear from you. In these times we need to know there is hope. We would love to hear your story too. Connect with Deborah Rutherford at⁠⁠ Deborahrutherford.com⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Subscribe to the Behold-Her Newsletter⁠⁠ and Community for devotionals, giveaways, resources, and makeup tips, IG: ⁠⁠@deborahrutherfordwrites⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Behold-Her Beauty youtube⁠.⁠Don't forget to rate and review this show if you liked today's episode!Blessings, Deborah --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beholdherbeauty/message Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

God transforming beauty from our ashes is awe inspiring. Join me in this intimate conversation - "Beauty From Ashes with Kimberly Phinney" and your host, me - Deborah. I loved every moment, smile, and word. And that Angel's love jazz and finding holy in the mountains. Show Notes: Kimberly's story is a Beauty from Ashes story where we first-hand watch God transform her life. We learn from Kimberly's story that God's promise of Beauty from Ashes is for all of us. God showed her the vision of a path in the Blue Ridge Mountains that was a way back to herself. Only it wasn't her old self but a renewed self that only God could orchestrate. We emphasize the importance of personal connections, slow growth, and divine direction. Kimberly shares her experiences with adversity, particularly her struggle with stage 4 endometriosis, and how these trials have shaped her life and perspective. Despite the challenges, we both expressed contentment with their current situations and the blessing of showing up with faith, obedience, and joy in watching God multiply what we might have thought meager or only crumbs. We also discussed the power of offering even small contributions and the ripple effect that can occur from one person's actions. We delve into shifting from focusing on individual pursuits to community building. Our discussion highlighted the role of spirituality, personal growth, and authenticity in their healing processes. Beautifully, Kimberly reads her poem, "Angels Like Jazz."We would love to hear from you. Does it give you hope, too, that God makes beauty from our ashes? That no suffering or adversity goes unnoticed by Him. That our faith and obedience lead to the most beautiful blessings. We would love to hear your story too.Kimberly Phinney is a professor of English, counselor, and writer. She’s been published in Ekstasis, Fathom, Humana Obscura, Truly Co, Radix, The Dewdrop, and more. A doctoral candidate in community care and counseling, she holds an M.Ed. in English and studied at Goddard’s MFA program in Creative Writing. She was featured on Good Morning America for a national award and teaching her students through critical illness. Connect with Kimberly Phinney and her literary community at www.TheWayBack2Ourserlves.com and on Instagram at @thewayback2ourselves, The Way Back Podcast and Kimberly's Substack.Connect with Deborah Rutherford at Deborahrutherford.com, Subscribe to the Behold-Her Newsletter and Community for devotionals, giveaways, resources, and makeup tips, IG: @deborahrutherfordwrites, and Deborah's Substack, and Behold-Her Beauty youtubeDon't forget to rate and review this show if you liked today's episode!Blessings, Deborah--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beholdherbeauty/message Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Behold-Her Beauty where we talk about all things Beauty. Today, my guest is Melissa Louise Johnson, author of "Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless"and we are discussing redefining beauty. Melissa's journey through an eating and exercise disorder opened her eyes to the fact that the beauty and diet industry sells us a narrative that we are flawed and, therefore, need to buy their products. But also, on a spiritual level, the enemy uses shame to keep us from becoming who God made us to be. Namely, His beautiful daughters who are invited to join their Creator as He transforms the fallen into His Beauty. How do we trade in the broken beauty culture for beauty defined by God? Melissa unpacks the lies we have been sold and how to encounter the authentic beauty of God. Melissa says we can flourish in a life of authentic Beauty, which is living with God rather than a superficial, fleeting societal Beauty.Listen now and join in on our intimate and vulnerable conversation.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beholdherbeauty/message Get full access to Deborah Rutherford with Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Deborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty at deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe