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42. The 7 Things I Did to Accomplish My Weekly Goal for a Whole Year

The 7 Things I Did to Accomplish My Weekly Goal for a Whole Year
Have you ever been afraid to start something because you weren’t sure you’d follow through? I get it. That was my biggest fear when I launched this podcast exactly a year ago. But here I am—52 episodes later, ranked in the top 10% of podcasts globally, with listeners in 29 countries!
In this special anniversary episode, I’m sharing seven key strategies that helped me stay consistent, overcome doubt, and show up every single week. If there’s something on your heart—whether it's starting a creative project, stepping into a new season, or returning to what you love—these strategies will help you stay the course.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ How I made my goal non-negotiable
✨ The power of community and coaching ✨ Why letting go of perfection is essential
✨ Practical ways I streamlined my workflow
✨ The biggest key: Surrendering it to God
 
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Let’s keep showing up—together. See you next week! 🌟
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51. Is Your Calling on Pause? 5 Journal Prompts to Find Clarity and Move Forward as a Classically-Trained Singer (LENT SERIES)

Is Your Calling on Pause? 5 Journal Prompts to Find Clarity and Move Forward as a Classically-Trained Singer
 
Have you stepped away from singing, unsure if your calling in the Performing Arts still stands? Maybe you once felt God’s direction clearly, but now you’re in an in-between season, wondering what’s next. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.
 
Through five powerful journal prompts, we’ll explore the calling that first received from the Lord, the dreams that didn’t unfold the way you expected, the unexpected gifts hidden in your waiting season, and what God might be asking you to step into again - or let go of.

If you’ve ever questioned your path as a singer, this is your invitation to pause, reflect, and seek God’s direction. Grab your journal, find a quiet space, and let’s process together. Need the journal prompts in writing? Download them inside The Heart of a Singer Facebook group.
 
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Blessings, Sarah 🌟
 
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50. You Already Know How to Sing Spontaneously - Here’s How to Tap Into It (LENT SERIES)

You Already Know How to Sing Spontaneously - Here’s How to Tap Into It
 
If you’re a trained classical singer, you might think improvisation isn’t for you—but I’m here to tell you that you already have the tools to do it. Whether you’ve sat at a piano singing worship songs, tucked a child in with a lullaby, or interpreted an art song, you’ve been preparing for this without even realizing it.
In this episode, I’ll show you how to take what you already know and lean into improvised singing in a way that deepens both your vocal freedom and your connection with God. It’s easier than you think, and it might just bring new life to your singing.
 
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49. Scared to Sing? 3 Simple Steps to Revive Your Voice and Reignite Your Calling (LENT SERIES)

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Scared to Sing? 3 Simple Steps to Revive Your Voice and Reignite Your Calling
Have you found yourself hesitant or even afraid to sing, despite all your training and experience? If opening your mouth to sing feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. But it is possible to break through that fear and reawaken your voice!
Through three simple steps—movement and breath work, singing for fun, and journal prompts—you can begin to shake off this fear and starting enjoying using your voice. As we continue this Lent series, let this be a season of returning—to your voice, your calling, and the One who gave you the gift of song.
 
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48. Feeling Stuck in Your Singing? Reactivate Your Voice in a Surprising Way (LENT SERIES)

Have you lost motivation to sing or feel stuck vocally?
I’ve noticed a trend—those with the most training and experience in singing are often the ones who struggle most with self-doubt and burnout. With Easter just around the corner, a time when musicians are frequently called upon to use their gifts, you might find yourself feeling weighed down rather than inspired. If that’s you, let’s reframe your relationship with your voice and get unstuck.
I want to challenge you to bring a Sacrifice of Praise to God—to sing to Him even when, especially when, it costs you something. As you engage with this discipline, you may start to experience greater ease in your voice, a reawakened heart, and a deeper connection with God.
This Lenten season, put His praise on your lips throughout your day. Let your voice become an offering.
 
“Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.” – Hebrews 13:15 (NKJV)
“…be filled in the Spirit, speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks for all things...” – Ephesians 5:19 (LSV)
 
 
RELATED EPISODES:
 
47. Singing the Psalms to Reignite Your Heart and Voice
10. Release What’s Inside of You by Bringing Your Singing Voice into Your Prayer Time
21. Three Tips for Relieving Stress Through Improvisational Singing
 
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47. Singing the Psalms to Reignite Your Heart and Voice

47. Singing the Psalms to Reignite Your Heart and Voice
 
Have you ever felt like your singing has lost its spark? In this episode, we explore a powerful way to reconnect with your voice and your heart—singing the Psalms. This ancient yet deeply personal practice can help you experience greater vocal freedom, spontaneous expression, and a renewed sense of joy in your singing.
Join me as we break down a simple three-step method to start singing the Psalms today. You’ll  learn how to choose a Psalm, find the right moment to engage with it, and begin singing from the overflow of your heart. Whether you’re a seasoned singer or just looking for a fresh way to engage with scripture, this episode will inspire you to let go, experiment, and glorify God with your voice.
 
Blessings,
 
Sarah 🌟
 
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46. Ready For More Vocal Freedom? How Singing in the Spirit Can Turn Things Around

Are you a singer who is craving more vocal freedom and spontaneity? To be able to imagine something and be able to sing it? The key for finding this for me didn’t involved complicated exercises or more warmups. I found breakthrough when I started singing in the spirit. Stay tuned and I’ll tell you how.
 
"...be filled continually with the Holy Spirit. And your hearts will overflow with a joyful song to the Lord. Keep speaking to each other with words of Scripture, singing the Psalms with praises and spontaneous songs given by the Spirit!"
Ephesians 5:18-19, TPT
 
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45. Is It Possible to See God’s Kingdom Come in the Opera Space?

I want to share with you some vision for the opera space, and what God might be inviting you into as a Christian who is a classically trained opera singer.
 
 
Blessings,
 
Sarah 🌟
 
 
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RELATED EPISODES:
 
9. A Vision for the Performing Arts When Partnered with God
35. It’s Time to Activate Your Creative God Dream Within the Performing Arts
36. Singers Are Creators: Reimagine What You Can Do as a Classically-Trained Singer
 
 
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44. Every Opera Singer Should Learn to Improvise

Why would I ever want to improvise as a Classical Singer? Does that sound scary and like a crazy thing to learn to do? I see three amazing reasons that Improvisation is Important for Opera Singers:
 
1. Improvising helps us better understand composed material
2. Improvisation helps us listen and connect with other musicians
3. Improvisation is a Heart Rate Monitor for Classical Singers
 
Our God is a creator - out of the abundance of who he is, he created the world and every living thing! We are made in His image, and it is also in our nature to create! “Out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.” (Luke 6:45) I can’t wait for you to experience the flow of music coming from your heart!
 
Blessings,
 
Sarah 🌟
 
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43. Steal Two of These To Create an Original Piece as an Opera Singer

Have you ever wanted to create an original piece? Here are the only 3 Elements you need to create your very own classical piece of music! And the twist? You can steal atleast 2 of them!!! I’ll show you how.
 
Here are the Three Elements:
1. Text/Story
2. Music
3. Audience
 
Blessings,
 
Sarah 🌟
 
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