When Life Feels Like a Valley: Finding God in the Hard Things with Sarah Freymuth

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 our identities in Christ when everything else feels uncertain, and how God often speaks through unexpected “trail markers” of hope—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. 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. Links: Website, Substack, Instagram, Facebook Join the conversation by subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing your thoughts in the comments. We would love it if you would leave a ❤️ to let us know you’re reading and listening!