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I think that’s one reason why all of these nameless women’s stories made it into the Bible. Because we don’t know their names, but it’s their stories that continue to speak to us. Paige Allen #Heknownsyournamebook #womanofthegospel #known
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Sarah is the author of All the Hard Things: 50 Days Through the Valley, a devotional journey shaped by her own experiences of long COVID, anxiety, depression, and the repeated hardships that quietly reshape a life.
In our conversation, she opens up about what it means to find God’s presence not after the hard things—but in the middle of them. Through her story, we talk about what it looks like to anchor identity in Christ when everything else feels uncertain, and how God often speaks through unexpected “trail markers” of hope—like friendships, nature, music, and even the small reminders we almost overlook.
We also talk about beauty, soul care, and what it means to believe God is still good when life feels heavy.
If you’ve ever found yourself in a season where the “valley” feels long or confusing, this conversation will gently meet you there.
Because sometimes hope doesn’t arrive as a rescue from the valley—but as a companion within it.
The episode closes with a beautiful heartfelt prayer from Sarah to guide you through your week.
A Reflection For You
Where in your life do you feel like you are in a “valley” season—and what might God be inviting you to notice right there? I’ll meet you in the comments.
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Sarah Freymuth is the content and storytelling manager for Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and she writes for numerous platforms, including Proverbs 31 Ministries, YouVersion, (in)Courage, and She Reads Truth. Sarah loves unearthing God’s goodness in places that don’t feel good, with a heart especially for faith and mental health. She enjoys a simple Wisconsin life by Lake Michigan with her husband, Eric, and Beaglier pup, Alfie.
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Episode Summary:
Church on the Rock’s Executive Pastor’s Journey
Paige shares her personal and professional journey. She is the author of “He Knows Your Name.” ENTER BOOK GIVEAWAY HERE
Women’s Stories and Ministry Podcast
Paige 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 Responses
The participants discussed recognizing and acknowledging God’s value in oneself and others, regardless of the world’s distractions.
Human Connection and Jesus’ Role
Paige and Deborah discuss the importance of human connection and the role of Jesus in their lives.
God’s Recognition Over World’s Approval
They 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 Times
They 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 Stories
Paige shares a personal story about Wanda, who had a strong faith and faced many challenges.
Favorite Quotes:
My value comes from my relationship with God.
Paige Allen
We began to see ourselves through the lens of, what Jesus is doing and how he’s responding to the women.
Paige Allen
If anyone had a reason to be in a rush, it was Jesus, but he didn’t. He took his time. He didn’t see interruptions as a nuisance, but he saw them as an opportunity to speak value and bring healing to people who needed it. And that’s something I think, though, believers were called to do as well.
Paige Allen
I want to have a Christlike response but it’s hard. It’s just a constant staying as sensitive as we can to the voice of the Holy Spirit.
Paige Allen
There was a season when I almost felt like my prayers were like a ceiling over my head, you know, and they would bounce off the ceiling and come back down. But actually, it was a season when God was so close.
Paige Allen
What then happens is that because we are his creations, as we get to know him, it really informs us about who we are. So all of a sudden, when I get to know Jesus as my shepherd, then I discover, Oh, I am a sheep.
Paige Allen
It’s hard on the best of days to really believe sometimes that I’m secure. I’m good. You know? But when the fire is raging, and the water is rising, and we feel so helpless. I think all the more that’s when we desperately need to know that he has us and what I love about Jesus.
Paige Allen
As soon as we call out, “help”, like that’s all we have to do. Itt doesn’t have to be this, you know, grandiose prayer.
Paige Allen
I believe that with my whole heart. He will send things away to say, I am with you. You’re still walking through this fire but will not be burned. I am with you. It is painful. I know, but I am with you, and you are going through it.
Paige Allen
I think that’s one reason all of these nameless women’s stories made it into the Bible. Because we don’t know their names, but it’s their stories that continue to speak to us.
Paige Allen
I think there’s something really powerful, too when we get over having our name known, and we’re more focused on just making his name now,
Paige Allen
MEET OUR GUEST AUTHOR, PAIGE ALLEN
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.net
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This is such a powerful message! When we know where our value comes from, it truly changes everything! Thank you, ladies! This blessed me today!