Theology on Purpose

In this solo episode, I share three fresh and practical ways to deepen your intimacy with God, especially if your spiritual life has started to feel dry or routine. From leaning into what makes you come alive, to cultivating awareness of God's constant presence, to embracing the gift of community, this episode will encourage you to rediscover that basic doesn't have to mean boring.

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In this episode, I'm joined by author and pastor Meredith Ann Miller to talk about raising kids with a faith that can bend without breaking. Drawing from her books Woven and Wonder, Meredith invites us to move beyond rigid, behavior-focused Christianity and instead cultivate a resilient trust in a good and near God. In this conversation, we explore how curiosity, storytelling, and "wondering questions" can transform the way we read Scripture with our children—and renew our own faith in the process.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why faith is better pictured as a flexible web than a fragile wall

How to teach the Bible without pressure to "get it right"

The difference between moralism and building trust in God

How wondering questions create space for curiosity and resilience

Simple, practical ways to talk about Scripture in everyday life


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We say we want to grow closer to God. We long for deeper faith, greater intimacy, real transformation. But what happens when getting closer to God actually costs us something?
In this solo episode of Theology on Purpose, I'm talking about the power of desire—why wanting isn't always enough, what keeps us from acting on our deepest spiritual longings, and how God gently invites us to reorder our loves. If you've ever wondered why your life doesn't always reflect what you say you want most, this conversation is for you!
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Reverend Courtney Ellis joins Theology on Purpose to talk about navigating life's toughest transitions with honesty, gentleness, and hope. Drawing from her book Weathering Change, Courtney explores how God meets us in seasons of uncertainty through small, sustaining practices, deep self-awareness, and even the wisdom of the natural world. Tune in to be inspired by this grace-filled vision for faith that can hold anxiety, doubt, and change without rushing toward easy answers.
In this episode, you'll hear about:
Why change often reshapes our faith—and how God meets us in that process

Curiosity as a spiritual practice during anxiety, grief, and uncertainty

How creation reveals God's character and invites deeper attentiveness

"Krill-sized nourishment": small practices that sustain us in overwhelming seasons

Reimagining spiritual practices through delight, embodiment, and everyday life

Get the show notes here: https://sarahkbutterfield.substack.com/s/podcast
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Faith doesn't always look like courage. Sometimes it looks like choosing, again and again, where to fix our gaze. In this solo episode of Theology on Purpose, I reflect on a moment of fear on a snowy hill, the wisdom of Scripture—from Hebrews to the crossing of the Red Sea—and what it means to look honestly at darkness without letting it determine our direction.
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