Sarah Ann Speaks

What does it mean to be "under grace"? Does that mean we can disregard the entire Old Testament? Check out this podcast for more on that and also, pick up Knowing God through the Old Testament on Amazon for deeper study. 

Chronic pain and illness are debilitating and if you're not careful, the enemy can use those things to steal the call of God on your life. Find out my story of chronic pain and illness and be encouraged as well. 

Have you ever felt like you're six feet under? This is your podcast! God is calling you to come out and live! Check out the full post here. 

Some New Testament believers have a tendency to skip studying the Old Testament thinking it's outdated or not relevant but in today's podcast, I'm going to share with you why that is not the case. To dive in deep and really study the Old Testament, check out my Old Testament Survey course!

Do you think God thinks you're a bad person? If you've grown up an environment where you've been told how bad you are-this message is for you! You are worthy of love and the abundant life Christ died for you to have! To view the post with this podcast click here. 

Growing up, shame and condemnation were some of the most popular methods used to bring people to Christ. Those methods created a "shame cycle" that has lasted through adulthood for many of us. Today, we're going to talk about that and we're going to talk about the Jesus who brings freedom, grace, mercy and love and not shame and condemnation. For more on this, visit SarahAnnSpeaks.com. 

Did you know it is possible to be a Christian and still have a different view of creation? Yep, that's a thing. Today, we explore five of the more popular creation beliefs within the Christian faith. For more on these, visit SarahAnnSpeaks.com.

This is the intro episode, it explains why I love theology and why I began to study theology at the age of fifteen. I am launching a series of Biblical Studies, a branch of theological studies that makes some usually hard and difficult topics, easier to understand and apply to your own personal life. I pray this series deepens your walk with God and not only has you asking questions but also, finding answers. For more information and/or posts that follow up on each podcast, visit SarahAnnSpeaks.com. 

The grace of God does not just cover the sin of others, it covers yours too. Maybe it's time to receive the grace of God, forgive yourself and start to heal. 

Have you ever been told to have an "attitude of gratitude?"Makes for a great sermon title, doesn't it? Here's the thing, it doesn't translate well to real life.I believe this is because we are not merely called to have an "attitude of gratitude" especially since attitudes can fluctuate with the wind, but we are called to something more than that-to live and walk and breathe gratitude.Today, we're going to talk about five ways you can practice gratitude in your daily life. For the full post, visit SarahAnnSpeaks.com. 

Anxiety.Can we talk about this for a minute?I started having panic attacks at age 17 mostly triggered by stress, overthinking-trying to figure out the world’s problems.Fast forward, I’m 40 and it’s still here. It’s like a creepy uncle that won’t go away. It comes out of nowhere, the middle of the night or day, it has no regard for time or commitments.Fear and stress always underline anxiety and now people who never felt it before are feeling it. The uneasiness in your stomach, hands shaking, urge to clean everything with a toothbrush kind of anxiety.Find out how to handle such anxiety and make it through COVID-19. For the full post, visit SarahAnnSpeaks.com. 

Sometimes (as Christians) we think we must endure everything from everyone for the sake of being a witness. Today, we are talking about how to be a light to others and show the love of Christ while protecting your mental and emotional health. Being a doormat to manipulative people is not a witness, it's a weakness and today, we're going to talk about how to overcome that. 

Today, I sat down with Joanna Beck, author of Where God Met Me. Joanna's amazing testimony of overcoming a "war zone" marriage, divorce and making the decision to follow the Holy Spirit no matter where He leads will leave you inspired and hopeful that God has a purpose for whatever you might be facing right now! Don't miss this episode and be sure to check Joanna out at BushelandaBeck.com. 

Have you ever believed God for healing and it just never came? Or maybe you believed God would work miracles in your marriage but it fell apart anyway? Have you ever prayed for finances to come through then you lost your job?What about all those times when you think to yourself, “my faith doesn’t work.” What do you do with the doubt? With the heartache?There are many questions and most would say there are few answers but, I am not sure that is the truth.Visit the whole post here --> https://sarahannspeaks.com/2019/11/12/when-faith-doesnt-work/

Do you know who you are in Christ or have you let other people decide who you are? If we're not carefully guarded,  we can let someone else's opinion of us shape our lives. Today, we're talking all about how to protect ourselves from becoming paralyzed by someone else's opinion. You won't want to miss this episode! Check out more information at SarahAnnSpeaks.com. Also, use the code SARAH ANN SPEAKS on Ascent516.com for free shipping!  

Do you find confrontation difficult? Do you feel like your faith has made you a doormat? Today, we're talking about how to confront in love. We are tackling this difficult subject today and asking the question, how did Jesus handle confrontation. For more information, visit SarahAnnSpeaks.com.

This next birthday is coming sooner than I'd like it to, it will be my 40th birthday. I remember in my 20s thinking 40 was so far away, it seemed as though I would never reach it, but, here it is. Lately, I've been reading letters people write to their younger selves (it's a thing-google it). Originally, I thought I would create one as a blog post and read it on the podcast but the more I thought about it the more I realized I only had one thing to say to my younger self...Girl, you wouldn't recognize me now.For the entire post, visit SarahAnnSpeaks.com.

I spent the better part of two years being stalked in person and online. Hundreds of messages, threats and countless people contacted and told a fictitious story all in the name of revenge. Today, I am sharing some of that story in hopes of helping others. If you are interested in sharing your story with a national audience or receiving help while dealing with a stalker yourself, contact Kim Clevenger at 816-661-4929 or via e-mail at kclevenger@pilgrimmediagroup.com.To read about my personal story, visit SarahAnnSpeaks.com.

Have you ever lost a job, a marriage or a relationship and needed a do over? Or, have you just hit that wall in your life where you are ready to start something different? In this podcast, I share my personal story of reinvention and share some of my favorite tips for starting over again while also dealing with (or overcoming) your past.For more information, visit the blog post at SarahAnnSpeaks.com.

In the Old Testament, God promised to take the Israelites from bondage to prosperity. The only problem was, they would have to cross a wilderness to get there. God has made that same promise to us but many times, we get stuck in the wilderness. Alex Himaya says, "Don't let your mind keep you stuck in what was meant to be a season." Today, we're going to talk about changing seasons and how to get "unstuck" and keep moving forward.For more on this topic, visit SarahAnnSpeaks.com. Also, visit Ascent516.com for the latest faith based clothing and enter the code SARAHANNSPEAKS for free shipping. 

 What does obsessing over someone else on social media really look like?It could like like an ex-spouse you just can't get over, it could look like wanting to constantly one-up the new wife, it could look like constantly checking the facebook page of the girl at work that got the promotion you wanted, it could look like watching every post of a former friend then posting "quotes" to say back at that person. It could look like a lot of things but mostly, it looks like a lot like self-destruction.Let's talk about it! Visit the post on SarahAnnSpeaks.com and be sure to check out Sarah Ann Speaks on facebook and instagram! 

Recently, I told a friend of mine a story about something that had happened to me at a local church. She reacted exclaiming, "I would never go to church again!" and, I'll admit, it shocked me because that thought had never occurred to me. This podcast is real (just like we like it) and goes through my personal journey of being kicked out of a church and having church leadership play a major role in destroying my marriage. And, I also talk about why I have never left the church and why my relationship with Christ is still going strong. For more information, visit SarahAnnSpeaks.com and be sure to follow Sarah Ann Speaks on facebook, instagram and YouTube. Also, visit Ascent516.com bold fashion and enter the code SARAHANNSPEAKS for free shipping.  

Isn't betrayal the hardest? A friend "outing" you for something you did or didn't do, someone turning their back on you, someone saying the worst things about you, someone publicly humiliating you after you trusted them so much. Betrayal creates one of the deepest wounds not only is it hard to forgive, it is equally hard to recover.Today, we're going to talk about that-betrayal and sitting down with your Judas. What does it really mean to love your enemies and is it even possible? For more on this topic, visit the post at SarahAnnSpeaks.com. Be sure to follow Sarah Ann Speaks on all of your favorite social media channels and visit Sarah's clothing line on Ascent516.com.

Dear Divorced Woman...I have a few things to say. I have read what feels like a million blog posts on marriage and I've noticed many of them are somewhat disheartening to the divorced woman. It's not that they mean to be, it's just that it's hard to read a "perfect" marriage post when you've lived through a very imperfect marriage.So, this podcast is for you from someone who has been there and done that. You can read the entire post on SarahAnnSpeaks.com and be sure to follow Sarah Ann Speaks on Facebook & Instagram! 

Everyone has been in a situation where forgiveness is needed, grace and mercy and everything in between. But, today, we're talking about situations that have ripped you apart. We're talking about the hard to forgive situations, relationship breakers and things that simply rock your world. In this episode, you'll receive real-life tips that will help you walk out the process of forgiveness even when it hurts the worst. This podcast will break chains and remind you, you have hope! For the whole post, visit SarahAnnSpeaks.com.Be sure to follow Sarah Ann on:InstagramFacebookYouTubeAscent516.com

I was a porn addict. Yep, you read that correctly.Why am I sharing that with you? Because 1 out of every 3 women watch porn and most of them are addicted. In fact, 40 million Americans visit porn sites every single dayand over 1/3 of those are female.Do you think that's not happening in the church? Well, it is. It's been at least 14 years now and I have met many, many women who have struggled with the same thing, in secret. I feel like God just allows our paths to cross, paths that lead to healing. Today, I am sharing my testimony with you to help you break free. If you are dealing with addiction or know someone who is, share this podcast with them. If you would like to view the entire post plus resources for help, please visit SarahAnnSpeaks.com.

Have you been to 30A? I'm talking about the beautiful scenic highway in Florida, just past Destin, it includes Blue Mountain Beach, Grayton Beach, Seaside, Alys Beach, Seacrest, Rosemary Beach and more! It is beautiful and it's my absolute favorite place to go! Today, I'm sharing my favorite tips for saving money on a beautiful beach vacay and I have secret tip too but you'll have to tune in to find out!Save $40 on your first Airbnb rental by clicking my referral link here.If you want to check out the post with all of the information in the podcast, visit SarahAnnSpeaks.com.

Have you been stuck in your story for far too long? Are you tired? Exhausted? Today, we're going to talk about what it means to write a new story plus, Sarah will give you practical tips to help you step out and change your life. Yep, that's right, CHANGE your life. For more information, visit SarahAnnSpeaks.com. 

Today, Sarah shares five things you must do when you find yourself single again. Speaking from her own experience and the experience of others, Sarah shares her heart and believes these five things will help you heal, thrive and grow in Christ in the midst of waiting. For more information, please visit SarahAnnSpeaks.com.

On today's episode, Sarah shares a little bit of her backstory as Money Saving Queen, being on television daily and sharing her life online. Sarah also reveals a question the Holy Spirit laid heavily on her heart, "Who are you waiting for to give you permission to step out into your call?" Today, you'll hear Sarah's heart and desire to build a community of women who are free to be who Christ has called them to be. Be sure to visit SarahAnnSpeaks.com for more. 

Find out my BEST money saving tips for saving money on road trips all over the United States! There's still time to plan that perfect vacay and guess what? You don't have to end up broke! For all of these tips and more, visit SarahAnnSpeaks.com. 

Have you been hurt by the church? You are not alone. Today, we'll talk about those deep wounds and what we are to do when it's the church that breaks our hearts. For more information, be sure to visit SarahAnnSpeaks.com.