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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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- 2 days ago7 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.
- Jun 9, 202635 min
Reading Our Way Back to God with Doug Basler
In this episode of Theology on Purpose, Sarah talks with pastor and author Doug Basler about how fiction can become a powerful spiritual practice. Drawing from his book All Swirling and Weaving, Doug shares how stories can awaken our hearts, deepen our faith, and reshape how we see God and the world. In this episode, you'll learn: What the "Christian imagination" is and why it matters How fiction can form us in ways nonfiction sometimes can't A story about how a novel revealed hidden ambition in Doug's life How reading expands empathy and helps us love others well Practical ways to incorporate fiction into a busy life Whether you love reading or want to rediscover it, this conversation will inspire you to see stories as more than entertainment—they can be a means of spiritual growth.
- Jun 2, 20267 min
The Stories That Form Us (and Fail Us)
We all live by stories—about who we are, who God is, and what it means to live a faithful life. But what if some of those stories aren't actually true? In this episode, we explore the subtle narratives that shape our identity and faith, how they can fail us, and what it looks like to realign our lives with what is actually true.
- May 26, 202630 min
How to Enjoy Your Time With God with Cara Ray
What if time with God felt less like a task to complete and more like a place of rest? In this conversation, Cara Ray invites us into the practice of "holy leisure"—a way of relating to God marked by delight, attentiveness, and peace rather than pressure and performance. Drawing on the themes of truth, goodness, and beauty, she shares how shifting our mindset can transform our spiritual rhythms and help us experience deeper joy in God's presence. Cara also introduces her simple DWELL framework for engaging Scripture and offers a vision of fruitfulness that isn't driven by productivity, but by abiding in Christ. Whether you're feeling spiritually dry, busy, or burdened, this episode will encourage you to rediscover time with God as a gift—not a checkbox. In this episode, you'll learn: What "holy leisure" means and why it matters How to move from duty to delight in your time with God A simple framework for slowing down and savoring Scripture How meditation fits into a vibrant spiritual life The difference between a productive life and a fruitful one Take the Connect with God quiz here Get the show notes here
- May 19, 20267 min
How Play Draws Us Closer to Jesus
In this solo episode of Theology on Purpose, I share how an unexpected interruption became an invitation to slow down and rediscover joy. In a season marked by full schedules and creeping productivity, I began to notice how difficult it had become to truly rest—and even harder to remember how to play. This episode explores the connection between spiritual formation and delight, and how practices like creativity, leisure, and embodied rest can draw us closer to Jesus. Through small, intentional changes, I found a renewed sense of freedom, spaciousness, and joy in my everyday life. You can too! Just listen in. Take the Connect with God quiz here
- May 12, 202634 min
The Tenderness of God in Anxious Seasons with Lara d'Entremont
In this tender conversation, Lara D'Entremont, author of A Mother Held: Essays on Anxiety and Motherhood, shares her journey through postpartum anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and OCD, and how motherhood brought both deep love and deep vulnerability. We explore how anxiety can challenge our understanding of God's goodness and sovereignty, and what it looks like to rebuild trust in God when fear feels overwhelming. Lara offers a compassionate vision of God as one who draws near to us in our suffering with tenderness and care. This episode is an invitation to practice "theology from the floor"—coming to God in the middle of exhaustion, doubt, and uncertainty, and learning to receive God's grace right there. In this episode, you'll hear: How motherhood can magnify anxiety and our sense of lack of control Lara's experience with postpartum anxiety, OCD, and intrusive thoughts Wrestling with God's sovereignty and goodness in seasons of fear What it looks like to bring honest questions to God Engaging faith in the midst of real life Simple spiritual practices for anxious and weary seasons Reframing God's character as compassionate, not condemning The role of community, therapy, and honest conversation in healing Get the show notes here Take the Connect with God quiz here
- May 5, 20267 min
The Faith That Forms Us Over Time
What begins as an ordinary evening at a writers conference becomes a meaningful moment of reflection. In this solo episode, I share how encountering my younger self in memory revealed a deeper truth about spiritual growth: that the life of faith isn't a straight line, but a slow circling toward the heart of God. This is a story about anxiety, belonging, and the quiet, persistent grace that forms us over time. Take the Connect with God quiz here
- Apr 28, 202633 min
Where Motherhood Meets the Heart of God with Elizabeth Berget
In this episode of Theology on Purpose, Sarah talks with Elizabeth Berget, author of Love Like a Mother, about how the sacred, everyday work of motherhood can reveal the heart of God. Together, they explore how Scripture holds both paternal and maternal imagery for God—inviting us into a richer, more expansive understanding of who He is and how He meets us in our daily lives. Elizabeth shares how seeing God through a maternal lens transformed her own faith, especially in the demanding early years of motherhood, reframing ordinary moments as meaningful encounters with God's presence. In this episode, you'll hear: How maternal imagery for God is rooted in Scripture Why seeing God as both Father and Mother deepens our theology How motherhood can be a context for spiritual formation—not a barrier Encouragement for releasing guilt around spiritual disciplines in busy seasons What foster and adoptive motherhood reveal about God's love and attachment A fresh perspective on interruptions as invitations to encounter God Get the show notes here Take the Connect with God quiz here
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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