{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Sarah Stokes: Feel Deeply, Love Deeply","description":"What if the key to living fully\u2026 is allowing yourself to feel deeply? In this episode of Why I Believe, I sit down with Sarah Stokes\u2014former news anchor, business owner, wife, and mom\u2014to talk about a faith that has evolved from \u201cgetting it right\u201d to truly living it. Sarah shares how her relationship with God shifted from performative, gold-star faith to a deeply personal, ever-growing connection rooted in choice, curiosity, and presence. But this conversation goes even deeper. After surviving a serious car accident that could have changed everything, Sarah was faced with a powerful realization: life is fragile, time is a gift, and we are here for a reason. We talk about:  The difference between performing faith and truly living it How nature can become a powerful place to connect with God Why choosing your person\u2014and your faith\u2014daily matters  What it means to be spared\u2026 and how that changes you The importance of feeling grief so you can expand your capacity for joy  Sarah\u2019s perspective is raw, honest, and incredibly grounding. This isn\u2019t about having a \u201cperfect\u201d faith\u2014it\u2019s about having a real one. If you\u2019ve ever felt disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure how to deepen your relationship with God\u2014this episode will meet you right where you are. Feel deeply. Love deeply. Live fully. You can reach Sarah at Sarah Stokes | LinkedIn Want to share your story? Michelle is currently accepting guest applications for&amp;nbsp;Why I Believe.  \ud83d\udc49&amp;nbsp;Apply here: https:\/\/www.michellevonruden.com\/whyibelieve-apply Ready to take the next step? If you\u2019re feeling called to grow deeper in your faith, identity, or purpose, Michelle would be honored to walk alongside you.  \ud83d\udc49&amp;nbsp;Book a conversation:&amp;nbsp;Book Your Discovery Call with Michelle Von Ruden  \ud83d\udc49&amp;nbsp;Learn more about coaching:&amp;nbsp;Von Ruden Coaching and Consulting LLC- INDIVIDUALS Remember, you don\u2019t have to be perfect to be called. You don\u2019t have to have it all figured out to say yes. God will meet you right where you are. ","author_name":"Why I Believe","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/WhyIBelieve","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40702485\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40702485"}