Spoonfuls of Honey

In this heartfelt episode, Hala invites you into a tender conversation about fear — the kind that lingers beneath the surface, whispering what if I’m not enough? or what if this doesn’t work out? Through honest reflection and a few real-life stories, she shares how fear can become a holy space when we bring it to God instead of running from it. You’ll hear gentle encouragement to slow down, listen...

What do you do when your heart doesn’t feel like worshiping? In this vulnerable episode, Hala shares a story from her own life—a moment of tension in marriage that turned into a revelation of God’s faithfulness. Through honest reflection and listening prayer, she explores how praise can become the very doorway to peace, even when life feels heavy. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to wor...

In this episode of Spoonfuls of Honey , Hala shares what it really means to walk with the few — to choose the narrow road with Jesus and let Him lead the dance of your life. Through heartfelt stories, listening prayer reflections, and the metaphor of dancing with God, Hala invites you to lift your eyes from the steps and focus on the One who leads. You’ll hear how she’s learning to notice God’s mo...

What if the pace of your life is keeping you from hearing the peace of God? In this episode, Hala Ruth Sahlman shares a tender story about a praying mantis, a question from her daughter, and a gentle reminder that God’s voice often comes in stillness. If you’ve been running on empty, wondering how to slow down enough to really hear Him again—this conversation will invite you back to rest, to liste...

How often do we leave politically, socially, or spiritually charged conversations feeling defensive, drained, or divided? What if we could leave them feeling full, loved, and healed instead? In this episode, Hala Sahlman explores what it means to respond like Jesus — with curiosity instead of criticism, and compassion instead of correction. Through the story of the healing of the blind man in John...

In this episode of Spoonfuls of Honey , Hala shares what God has been teaching her about friendship, community, and overcoming loneliness . If you’ve ever wondered why making friends as an adult (or as a mom) is so hard , or longed for deeper Christian friendship , this conversation will encourage you. Through Scripture—especially Jesus’ words in John 15—Hala reflects on God’s design for friendshi...

Prayer isn’t just talking to God—it’s talking with Him. In this episode of Spoonfuls of Honey , I share how I’ve learned to treat prayer like a cup of coffee with God: pouring out my heart, asking Him questions, and pausing to listen to what He has to share in response. You’ll hear our family’s journey of long seasons of prayer, God’s surprising provision, and how to start recognizing the sweetnes...

Have you ever known what God was asking you to do, but everything in you resisted? In this episode of Spoonfuls of Honey , Hala shares her own wrestling with obedience and how the story of Jonah reveals what it means to trust God’s heart when His plans don’t match our own. If you’ve ever struggled with surrender, control, or wanting life to go your way, this episode will encourage you to lean into...

Have you ever felt torn between faith and doubt at the same time? In this episode, Hala Sahlman shares her own journey of learning to bring both belief and unbelief honestly before God. Drawing from Mark 9:24 and Psalm 73, she explores what it looks like to wrestle with comparison, envy, and striving—and how God’s presence brings clarity, peace, and deeper trust. Whether you’re a mom in the middle...

Do you ever feel caught between striving in your own strength and surrendering to God’s lead? In this episode, Hala Sahlman shares how God did “heart surgery” on her striving and gently revealed what it means to live by the fruits of the Spirit. From the tension of motherhood to the pressure of achievement, Hala opens up about her own wrestle with control and how listening prayer shifted her persp...

Welcome to the very first episode of Spoonfuls of Honey ! In this introduction, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing my own story of learning how to embrace the gospel, notice Jesus in the middle of everyday life, and practice listening prayer in simple, doable ways. I’ll tell you why I started this podcast, how “spoonfuls of honey” moments with God changed me, and what you can expect each wee...