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by Sarah K. Butterfield
Theology on Purpose is a podcast for women who want to deepen their knowledge of God, explore matters of theology, and live out a robust faith. Each episode equips and empowers you to grow spiritually, strengthen your relationship with God, and make a meaningful impact in the world around you. Tune in for thoughtful conversations, practical insights, and tools to live your faith with intention.
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- 6 days ago37 min
Rethinking Faith, Food, and Control with Anna Rollins
If you don't think your body has much to do with your faith, think again! In this episode, Sarah sits down with Anna Rollins, author of Famished, to explore how purity culture and diet culture have shaped women's relationships with their bodies, desires, and God. Anna explains the "rhyming scripts" that taught a generation of women to stay small, silent, and self-controlled (and how those messages can distort both self-image and theology!) Anna shares her journey toward a more integrated, grace-filled faith—one that embraces the body as good and invites a more compassionate, curious way of living. In this episode, you'll learn: How purity culture and diet culture reinforce similar messages about control and worth Why these systems function like a "prosperity gospel" How rigid rules can distort your view of God and yourself Practical ways to discern between health and control What it looks like to reconnect with your body in a healthy, faith-filled way Get the show notes here. Looking to go deeper? Take the Connect with God quiz here.
- 1 weeks ago8 min
What Seagulls Taught Me About Encountering God
In this solo episode, Sarah reflects on an unexpected encounter with a few very determined seagulls, and how it reshaped her understanding of silence and attention in the spiritual life. What started as a noisy, ordinary moment became an invitation to release expectations and simply keep quiet company with God. This episode explores why silence can feel uncomfortable, what it reveals beneath the surface, and how it forms us in deeper trust. Along the way, you'll discover a new way to approach encountering God in the middle of everyday life. Join the Practicing Together community!
- 2 weeks ago38 min
A Rule of Life For a More Intentional Faith with Jen Pollock Michel
In this episode of Theology on Purpose, Sarah welcomes returning guest Jen Pollock Michel to explore the beauty and practicality of a "rule of life." In her explanation, a rule is a grace-filled framework for living with intention, rather than a rigid, spiritual to-do list. A rule helps you align your daily habits with love for God and neighbor right in the midst of your real, everyday life. Jen shares how spiritual formation is already happening all around us, often without our awareness, and how a thoughtful rule of life can help us resist those cultural currents. Jen also shared great insights about the role of desire, the importance of community, and how constraints can actually lead to greater freedom, and peace. In this episode, you'll learn how to: Reframe a "rule of life" as a flexible, life-giving practice rather than a rigid system Recognize the cultural forces already shaping your habits and desires Begin building spiritual practices that fit your current season and limitations Understand the role of desire in your spiritual formation (and how God reshapes it) Experience greater freedom by reducing decision fatigue and focusing on what matters most Lean into community as a vital part of sustaining your faith For shownotes, click here. To join the Practicing Together community on Substack, click here
- 3 weeks ago9 min
Finding God in the Winds of Change
Change rarely happens on our timetable. Whether a transition is welcomed or painful, the in-between can leave us feeling unsettled and disoriented. In this episode, Sarah reflects on a summer day when shifting winds unexpectedly changed her family's plans, and what that experience taught her about navigating seasons of transition. She shares three practices for finding our footing when life changes. If you're walking through a season of change, this episode offers encouragement to slow down, pay attention, and trust that God is present even in the uncomfortable middle. Ready to go deeper in your faith? Take the Connect with God quiz here
- Aug 18, 202636 min
From Striving to Abiding in Prayer with Monika Kirkland
In this episode, Sarah talks with author Monika Kirkland about her book Ever With You and how prayer becomes a lifeline in the middle of busy, overwhelming seasons. In this episode, you'll hear: How exhaustion and anxiety became a turning point toward deeper dependence on God Three common barriers to prayer Why waiting seasons can cultivate deeper trust and intimacy with God The shift from chasing "mountaintop" moments to encountering God in everyday life The balance of praying boldly while surrendering outcomes to God How hustle culture impacts our spiritual lives, and why rest is an act of trust Simple, practical ways to begin abiding with God in prayer Get the show notes here Take the Connect with God quiz here
- Aug 11, 202610 min
What Coffee Taught Me About Knowing God
In this solo episode, I share a story from my teenage years that unexpectedly shaped how I think about faith, spiritual practices, and knowing God. What began as a reluctant cup of coffee became a metaphor for how our spiritual appetite develops over time—and how many of us settle for a limited experience of God without realizing there is more. Together, we explore what it means to "taste and see" for ourselves, how our formation influences our relationship with God, and why expanding our spiritual practices can deepen both our faith and our connection with others. Join the Practicing Together community here: https://sarahkbutterfield.substack.com/subscribe
- Aug 4, 202631 min
Making Space for God with Cindy S. Lee
In this episode, Sarah sits down with spiritual director and author Cindy S. Lee to explore a more expansive, embodied approach to knowing God. Drawing from her book Our Unforming, Cindy unpacks the difference between knowing about God and experiencing the sacred in everyday life, while gently challenging the Western assumptions that often shape our faith. Tune in to hear how awareness, humility, and simple spiritual practices can open us to deeper connection with God—and how the ongoing work of "unforming" helps us release what no longer serves us so we can grow in freedom, trust, and authenticity. In this episode, you'll gain: • A fresh, accessible starting point for engaging your faith • Insight into how Western culture has shaped your view of God • Permission to trust your experiences and desires in your spiritual life • A framework for letting go of limiting beliefs and practices • Practical encouragement to slow down and become more attentive to God Click here for the shownotes: https://sarahkbutterfield.substack.com/s/podcast Take the Connect with God quiz here: subscribepage.io/BtMXx4
- Jul 28, 20267 min
An Invitation to Practice (Not Perform)
This episode invites listeners to rethink what freedom in Christ is for: not self-focus or spiritual striving, but love. Through everyday examples and a gentle challenge, Sarah reflects on how our freedom is meant to be lived out in service to one another—and how even good things like spiritual practices can become burdens when they are disconnected from love. She also shares an invitation to go deeper through a new monthly practice-based community connected to her newsletter, offering space to grow, reflect, and pursue faith together. Check it out here, and if you join before August 9, 2026, get a 20% discount with this link.
About Theology on Purpose
Theology on Purpose is a podcast for women who want to deepen their knowledge of God, explore matters of theology, and live out a robust faith. Each episode equips and empowers you to grow spiritually, strengthen your relationship with God, and make a meaningful impact in the world around you. Tune in for thoughtful conversations, practical insights, and tools to live your faith with intention.
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