From Hollywood high-lights to Holy Light: Seeking God’s reflection in the everyday.
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Behold Her Beauty: Where regrets become seeds of hope.
Welcome to the Sanctuary.
Trading the shadows of anxiety for the beauty of His peace. One conversation at a time.
I am Deborah Rutherford—a film makeup artist and agented author who discovered that true beauty is a reflection of the soul. Whether you are here to listen to the Behold Her Beauty Podcast, read my latest poetry, or find encouragement on the blog, my mission is to help you live free in Jesus.
Together, we seek beauty in the everyday and watch our regrets become seeds of hope. We’d like to welcome our new sponsor, Women Like Esther Magazine.
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This episode is brought to you by our friends at Women Like Esther Magazine.
Many of you may remember my story, “Beauty For Ashes, Second Chances, and New Beginnings,” which was recently featured in their publication. That experience gave me a deep appreciation for their mission: helping women walk in grace and purpose.
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Welcome to the Behold-Her Beauty Podcast, new The Identity Series. From broken to beloved: Seeing ourselves as God’s beautiful daughters.
This Thursday, March 12, 2026, I am welcoming our lovely guest author, Mary Rooney Armand, to the chair to discuss her book, Uniquely Made.
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Welcome to Behold-her Beauty where we talk about all things Beauty.
Giving a voice to the journey from broken to beloved. 🕊️ Today I am sharing a special episode of Behold-Her Beauty Podcast with author, Sarah Freymuthto discuss her book, All the Hard Things: 50 Days Through the Valley.
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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.
You can pick up her book here: https://amzn.to/3Zdtr5W
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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With love, Deborah (residing in Georgia) 🕊️✨🌿
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To start the year, I have created the Hush Collection Scripture & Reflection Cards for you.
“The Hush Collection is a sacred invitation to trade the sprint for the pace of the Shepherd. Designed for the unhurried soul, these cards serve as a sanctuary for your heart—reminding you to listen for the melody of grace in the ‘still small voice’ of the Shepherd.”
You will find the first four of the collection here:
Lovely friend, may this be the year we trade our noise for His melody of grace. 2026 is waiting—all we need to do is get still and listen for His lovely voice.
Much Love,
— Deborah
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May the Lord bless you and keep you,
Deborah
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