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Theology on Purpose

Sarah K. Butterfield
God
Prayer
Bible
Advent
Jesus
Theology On Purpose
Leadership
Jesus Christ
Maternal Imagery Of God
Motherhood
The Bible
The Pursuit Of Holy Leisure
Psalms
Lament
Delight
Christmas
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Minneapolis, United States
Colossians
Fear

Theology on Purpose is a podcast for women who want to deepen their knowledge of God, explore matters of theology, and live out a robust faith. Each episode equips and empowers you to grow spiritually, strengthen your relationship with God, and make a meaningful impact in the world around you. Tune in for thoughtful conversations, practical insights, and tools to live your faith with intention.

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In this episode of Theology on Purpose, Sarah talks with pastor and author Doug Basler about how fiction can become a powerful spiritual practice. Drawing from his book All Swirling and Weaving, Doug shares how stories can awaken our hearts, deepen o... more

We all live by stories—about who we are, who God is, and what it means to live a faithful life. But what if some of those stories aren't actually true? In this episode, we explore the subtle narratives that shape our identity and faith, how they can ... more

What if time with God felt less like a task to complete and more like a place of rest? In this conversation, Cara Ray invites us into the practice of "holy leisure"—a way of relating to God marked by delight, attentiveness, and peace rather than pres... more

In this solo episode of Theology on Purpose, I share how an unexpected interruption became an invitation to slow down and rediscover joy. In a season marked by full schedules and creeping productivity, I began to notice how difficult it had become to... more

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Recent Guests

Doug Basler
Presbyterian pastor in Des Moines, Iowa; author of All Swirling and Weaving
Douglas Basler (author)
Episode: Reading Our Way Back to God with Doug Basler
Cara Ray
Writer, Bible teacher, founder of the Writers Block Community and Podcast
Writers Block Community and Podcast
Episode: How to Enjoy Your Time With God with Cara Ray
Lara D'Entremont
Author and mother of three boys
Author, A Mother Held; The Painted Fairy Tale (author)
Episode: The Tenderness of God in Anxious Seasons with Lara d'Entremont
Elizabeth Berget
Speaker and author of Love Like a Mother
Author, Speaker
Episode: Where Motherhood Meets the Heart of God with Elizabeth Berget
Kate Boyd
Author of An Untidy Faith; founder of The Remembered Table
The Remembered Table / Brazos Press (publisher)
Episode: Rethinking Faith Without Losing It with Kate Boyd
Cally Logan
Author and senior writer for Crosswalk.com and The Rooted Truth; former teacher
Crosswalk.com, The Rooted Truth, Regent University
Episode: Becoming Who God Created You to Be with Cally Logan
Brian Zahnd
Pastor-theologian and founder/lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri
Word of Life Church
Episode: Honest Doubt, Deeper Faith with Brian Zahnd
Meredith Miller
Pastor, writer, and parent with an MDiv from Fuller Seminary; co-pastor at Pomona Valley Church
Pomona Valley Church; Fuller Youth Institute; author
Episode: Wondering Our Way Into Deeper Faith with Meredith Miller
Courtney Ellis
Pastor, speaker, author of Weathering Change; host of The Thing with Feathers podcast
Pastor; author
Episode: A Faith That Can Weather Change with Rev. Courtney Ellis

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Sarah K. Butterfield
Host of Theology on Purpose

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Theologically rich yet very approachable and practical

    I appreciate how practical Theology on Purpose is! The host Sarah is warm and inviting, and her conversations with guests feel so natural. I come for rich theological insights that actually apply and work within my everyday life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    'booboo c
    United States3 months ago
  • For women who want to go deeper with God.

    This podcasts offers practical tools and deeper insights on theology. Who doesn’t want to know God more deeply? Listen and learn how to do that.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Henkelmama
    United States10 months ago

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The show speaks to women seeking deeper faith and practical tools for spiritual growth.
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Tending Your Soul With Scripture with Mariel Davenport
Q: Do you lead workshops around the Tend Method as well?
Yes, she leads online Tend Gatherings and in-person sessions, guiding groups verse-by-verse through books like Philippians or Jude using the Tend method.
Tending Your Soul With Scripture with Mariel Davenport
Q: You didn't grow up in a Christian household—how did you come to faith?
Mariel describes a gradual awakening through being challenged with the Bible, reading Genesis and realizing the reality of God, culminating in surrender after recognizing God's grace and love as described in Scripture.
Reading Our Way Back to God with Doug Basler
Q: Are all novels fair game, or what makes a novel spiritually fruitful rather than merely entertaining?
Not every book serves the same purpose; discerning readers consider how a work engages the human condition, offers insight into truth, and whether it invites growth or reflection, balancing enjoyment with depth.
Reading Our Way Back to God with Doug Basler
Q: What do you mean by the Christian imagination and why does it matter for following Jesus?
He explains that imagination shapes how we picture God and reality; parables and fiction renew our sense of God's kingdom, inviting believers to reimagine how life could look under divine values, not worldly norms.
Reading Our Way Back to God with Doug Basler
Q: When did you first fall in love with reading, and when did you realize fiction became important to your life of faith?
Doug describes growing up as a voracious reader, being inspired by mentors like Eugene Peterson, and discovering that reading fiction could deepen his pastoral life and spiritual formation beyond mere hobby or self-help.

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This show targets women who want to deepen their understanding of God and theology while living out a purposeful, practical faith. Episodes blend thoughtful discussions with actionable spiritual practices, often centering on themes like holy leisure, motherhood, prayer, doubt, and justice within a compassionate, faith-centered worldview. A notable strength is its emphasis on personal narrative and relatable faith formation—guests frequently share lived experiences that illuminate complex ideas, making theology feel accessible and applicable to daily life. The style tends to be warm, mentorship-oriented, and invitation-driven, with an emphasis on community, wonder, and growth in both personal and family spheres.

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1. Doug Basler
2. Cara Ray
3. Lara D'Entremont
4. Elizabeth Berget
5. Kate Boyd
6. Cally Logan
7. Brian Zahnd
8. Meredith Miller

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