Do we need to slow down? In my conversation with author Jodi H. Grubbs, she shows us the beauty of slow living. 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.
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People say, well, Do we have to slow down? I’m like, well, your body will tell you when to slow down. So don’t worry about that. Jodi H. Grubbs #slowliving #slowingdown #Encouragement
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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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Summary
In 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 letting go and trusting in a higher power. Jodi shared her plans for celebrating her upcoming book, “Live Slowly.”
Slow Living in a Fast-Paced World: Jodi shared her journey of learning to slow down, inspired by her childhood on an island in the Caribbean and her experiences as a mother.
Slow Living Advocate Discusses Coffee Preferences: Jodi introduced herself as a slow-living advocate who encourages women to slow down and evaluate the pace of their lives. They also shared their favorite coffee drinks, with Deborah revealing her preference for a strong coffee in the morning and black tea later, while Jodi enjoys an orange blossom latte when out with friends.
Barefoot Hospitality, Savoring, and Beauty Discussion: Jodi discussed the concepts of ‘barefoot hospitality’ and ‘savoring,’ emphasizing the importance of being present, fully engaged with others, and appreciating life’s simple pleasures. The conversation further delved into beauty, with Deborah and Jodi agreeing that true beauty lies in honesty and authenticity and can be a comfort and anchor during difficult times. They ended the conversation by sharing Jodi’s own beauty tips.
Creative Writing Discussion on Poems: Jodi and Deborah engaged in a creative discussion focusing on poems. Jodi read her poem about what God was thinking as he made her.
Trusting in Higher Power and Resetting: Jodi and Deborah discussed the challenges and importance of letting go and trusting in a higher power, with Jodi sharing her struggles with control and anxiety. They also discussed the idea of a “reset and clear” during the pandemic, which allowed them to rediscover themselves and emerge with a new perspective.
The metaphor of sea glass and personal transformation: Jodi delved into the metaphor of sea glass, representing the process of personal transformation.
Jodi’s Creative Writing and Book Launch Discussion: Deborah and Jodi talked about Jodi’s background, her creative writing, and her upcoming book, Live Slowly, which will be released today, April 30th.
Favorite Quotes
I have to put ourselves in the path of beauty because we live in a tough world. We’re all either going through something or walking with someone suffering. So bringing beauty in is really important, but knowing it doesn’t have to be perfect—just awakening to beauty helps us to slow down.
Jodi H. Grubbs
Once you see beauty, you can’t unsee it. It’s one of these anchoring things: we’re awakened by it and then anchored in it.
Jodi H. Grubbs
I think we don’t know what we’re missing sometimes. Our society is such a hustle culture that we’ve sort of lost that ability to sit on the porch and watch the sunset. You know, we don’t have to wait until we go on a beach vacation to watch a sunset.
Jodi H. Grubbs
The Bible tells us that we’re his masterpiece, but we’re also always going to be a work in progress while we’re human, while we’re on this earth. And so, it frees us because God created us. We didn’t create ourselves, and we don’t have as much control over it.
Jodi H. Grubbs
It’s so hard to take our hands off our own life. And we forget we have a master Creator who knows all things and knows us very well.
Jodi H. Grubbs
Meet our Author, Jodi H. Grubbs
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.com
Follow her on Instagram: @Jodi.Grubbs
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I came across your blog on Pinterest. Great post! I’ve adopted a more simple way of living over the recent years.