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94. If You Only Have 5 Minutes to Warm up—Do This

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:11:00 +1100

Maybe you’ve been wanting to make progress with your voice… but what you’ve been trying isn’t really working.

I’m usually a big advocate for singing right where you are—around the house, in the car, while doing the dishes. That everyday singing really matters. But sometimes it helps to take just five focused minutes and work on something specific.

That small pocket of time can make a surprising difference.

In this episode, I’m sharing the simple warm-up I used recently when I sang at church after not singing for a while. I used this exercise during the week and right before worship band rehearsal.

The exercise is a series of gentle glides on “ee–oo.” It’s simple, gentle, and acts like a vocal reset. I’ve seen it help many reconnect with their voice when things feel stiff, tired, or uncertain.

If you only have five minutes to warm up, start here.

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

EPISODES REFERENCED:

93. Where Most Moms Hold Tension—and Two Quick Releases for Singing

65. Vocal Warm Up - Here’s A Quick Lip Trill Routine for Busy Moms

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93. Where Most Moms Hold Tension—and Two Quick Releases for Singing

65. Vocal Warm Up - Here’s A Quick Lip Trill Routine for Busy Moms

85. Vocal Registers Simplified: Your Head Voice and Chest Voice Explained for Singing

86. Balance Your Vocal Registers - Practical Ideas to Smooth Out Your Range

82. Sing High Notes With Less Strain—Two Vocal Tweaks for Christian Moms

81. Here’s How to Release Jaw Tension and Sing Freely Again

78. Warm Up With Me! (Part 1) Energizing Stretches to Improve Your Singing Voice

79. Warm Up With Me! (Part 2) Gentle Vocal Exercises for Busy Moms

76. Release Your Tummy—The Brave Step Moms Need for Vocal Freedom

Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

93. Where Most Moms Hold Tension—and Two Quick Releases for Singing

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 23:03:34 +1100

Hey Tired Mama,

Are you holding tension in your body today?

Do a quick body scan - where do you feel the most tense right now? Jaw? Neck? Shoulders? Belly? Hips?

So many of us are walking around gripping without even realizing it. And that tension doesn’t just affect how we feel—it shows up in our singing. A tight jaw. A locked belly. Raised shoulders. Suddenly your voice feels strained, tired, or stuck.

So where do you even begin to release?

In this episode, I’ll show you two simple starting points that will bring some instant relieve to your well-being and also help your singing.

First, the quick 2-second release I use all the time—yes, even while washing the dishes.

And then I’ll unpack what I focus on first when I have 5-10 minutes to stretch - the shoulders. This can have a positive domino effect of release through the whole body.

Happy releasing!

Blessings,

Sarah

My Favorite Trigger-Point Release Tool for stretching.

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RELATED EPISODES

82. Sing High Notes With Less Strain—Two Vocal Tweaks for Christian Moms

81. Here’s How to Release Jaw Tension and Sing Freely Again

76. Release Your Tummy—The Brave Step Moms Need for Vocal Freedom

78. Warm Up With Me! (Part 1) Energizing Stretches to Improve Your Singing Voice

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Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

92. Your Voice Isn’t Broken—It’s Just Been Carrying a Lot

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:04:00 +1100

Have you been wondering, Is something wrong with my voice?

Maybe singing feels harder than it used to. Maybe you’ve felt unsure. Fearful of damaging your voice. The fear that you don’t have what it takes to “get it back.”

Friend, what if your voice isn’t broken at all? What if it’s just been carrying a lot?

Motherhood. Responsibility. Stress. Long seasons of serving your family, and perhaps feeling burnt out. Our voices mirrors, well… us! And sometimes what we call a “vocal problem” is really tension, pressure, or fears that need releasing.

So lets take a step back. Let’s reframe the story. Let’s ask a deeper question: What does God say about your voice? The truth is—you were designed to sing. And he created you with a voice. He loves and WANTS to hear you sing. And the best news is that where He calls you, He also equips you.

Friend, you are not “broken.”
Your voice is not broken.

You’ve just been carrying a lot.

Let’s lay it down together. 🌟

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

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80. Feeling Insecure About Singing? God Says, “Let Me Hear Your Voice!”

77. The World Needs Your Voice—Dry Bones Come Alive!

74. The Recipe for Vocal Confidence—Restoring and Rebuilding Trust in Your Voice

61. God is Giving New Vision to Musician Moms!

54. Heart Flow = Singing Flow: Come Unstuck in the Name of Jesus!

Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

91. Vocal Fatigue After Kids? Try This Pelvic Floor Alignment Reset

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:06:03 +1100

If your voice feels tired, unsupported, or strained—especially after singing or even just talking for a short time—you’re not alone. Many moms are faithfully doing pelvic floor exercises and still feel disconnected from real vocal support. In this episode, I want to gently shift the focus away from “trying harder” and toward something that often gets overlooked: alignment. When your body is aligned, your pelvic floor and breath can actually work together the way they were designed to.

I’ll walk you through a simple, restful floor position using the wall and a few pillows that helps reset your ribcage, diaphragm, and pelvic floor. This isn’t about effort or force—it’s about giving your body the space it needs so you can finally feel pelvic floor engagement. If you’re a tired mama, postpartum singer, or feeling frustrated with vocal fatigue, this gentle practice can bring more ease, support, and confidence back into your voice in just a few minutes a day.

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

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88. Get Your Pelvic Floor Sorted For Better Singing This Christmas

58. Get Curious About How to Breathe for Better Singing

59. No Time to Practice? 6 Habits to Support Your Singing Voice as a Busy Mom

55. No Motivation to Sing? 3 Babysteps to Vocal Rehab

28. Are You Accidentally Holding Your Breath? Change This One Thing for a More Powerful Singing Voice

71. Say Goodbye to Vocal Strain—Quick Tips for a Stronger Voice

CONTACT: hello@sarahetoth.com

90. How to Sing More This Year as a Mom—Even If You Feel Insecure

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:04:30 +1100

As a mom, it’s easy to feel discouraged about your singing—especially if your voice doesn’t feel the way it used to, you don’t have time to practice, or lessons feel out of reach. If you can relate, then I invite you into a perspective shift that will help you sing more this year. Instead of focusing on insecurities or limitations, you’ll be encouraged to see singing as a tool for joy, service, connection, and passing something meaningful on to others.

Through real-life stories from the holiday season—caroling with great-grandma, singing on road trips, meal-time prayers, and spontaneously joining a church choir—this episode offers examples of an imperfectly perfect plan for singing as a mom. You’ll reflect on four guiding questions that can help reshape your relationship with your voice and open the door to more music-making with your family, your community, and unto the Lord. This is an invitation to stop waiting until the circumstances are perfect and start singing right where you are.

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

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62. Strengthen Your Family Relationships Through Singing Together

64. How to Start Singing Again (Even If You Don’t Like Your Voice Right Now)

84. The Playlist Habit Every Christian Mom Needs to Boost Mood, Energy, & Connection

89. Why Singing Christmas Carols at Home Matters—and 3 Steps to Keep the Tradition Alive

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Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

89. Why Singing Christmas Carols at Home Matters—and 3 Steps to Keep the Tradition Alive

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:03:51 +1100

Do your kids know the classic Christmas carols you grew up singing? In this episode, we explore why singing Christmas carols at home matters and how easily this rich tradition can slip away if we’re not intentional. From "Silent Night" to "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," these songs carry theology, worship, church history, and family memory. As moms, we can become the gatekeepers of what is sung in our homes—and this conversation invites you to reflect on the value of passing down these Christmas carols.

You’ll learn three simple steps to keep the tradition alive: deciding why Christmas carols matter to you, when to sing them at home, and which types of carols you want your children to grow up knowing. Mama, even if you are feeling insecure about your voice right now —your kids won’t remember what's not perfect. They’ll remember the rich heritage of singing together, and hide in their hearts the songs themselves. This Christmas, you’re invited to reclaim singing carols at home and pass on a legacy your family will carry for years to come.

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

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88. Get Your Pelvic Floor Sorted For Better Singing This Christmas

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 01:22:13 +1100

Let’s talk about the pelvic floor. Yep—we’re going there. We all know pelvic floor health matters, but did you know it’s also *deeply connected* to your singing voice? If you’re a busy mom who wants to sing more this Christmas—but feels like you have zero time to practice—this episode will show you why just five minutes a day of pelvic floor work can give you a surprising boost in breath support, stamina, and vocal strength.

We’ll talk about the importance of pelvic floor health, and how simple *habit stacking* can help you fit this into even the busiest mom-life schedule. If you want to sing Christmas carols confidently, worship without strain, and feel more like yourself again, this tiny daily habit may be your easiest win of the season. Let’s dig in!

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

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Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

87. Vocal Break Demo—Understand Your Head Voice & Chest Voice Transitions

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 20:12:00 +1100

If you struggle with a vocal break—that spot where your voice flips, cracks, or suddenly changes—this episode will bring clarity. We will delve into where the transition between your head voice and chest voice typically happens, and why it feels different depending on whether you’re singing classically or in a contemporary style.

You’ll hear helpful demonstrations, learn what’s happening in your middle voice, and understand why certain notes feel like your “ceiling.” This episode is perfect for moms wanting to strengthen their voice, smooth out vocal transitions, and sing with confidence again.

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

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Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

86. Balance Your Vocal Registers: Practical Ideas to Smooth Out Your Range

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 01:26:27 +1100

In this episode, I break down vocal registers in a simple, practical way so you can finally understand why your voice may feel limited, inconsistent, or “stuck.” I’ll help you figure out which register needs strengthening—your head voice or your chest voice. And I give you tools to blend your registers, so that your voice feels stronger, smoother, and more reliable.

Enjoy!

Sarah 🌟

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82. Sing High Notes With Less Strain—Two Vocal Tweaks for Christian Moms

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85. Vocal Registers Simplified: Your Head Voice and Chest Voice Explained for Singing

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 23:26:49 +1100

Have you ever wondered why your singing range feels limited? Or why your voice changes or breaks when you try to sing higher or lower? Maybe you’re craving more power in certain parts of your voice.

Understanding your vocal registers—your head voice and chest voice—and how they work together is a key to unlocking confidence in your singing.

In this episode, I’ll give you simple, approachable language to understand these registers and explain how to identify the parts of your voice that may be holding you back. We’ll also talk about why your long-term goal is to sing in a “mix,” so your voice feels smoother, stronger, and more reliable.

If you're a mom longing to reclaim your voice and sing without strain, breaks, or fear — this is your starting place!

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

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84. The Playlist Habit Every Christian Mom Needs to Boost Mood, Energy, & Connection

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 23:14:26 +1100

If you're a mom, I’m guessing you wouldn’t say “no” to more energy. What about a better mood, deeper connection with your kids, and a heart that feels centered on God? You may not realise it, but all of these things I just listed are benefits of…. yes, singing!

And one of the easiest ways to get yourself singing again—without pressure, guilt, or overthinking—is by building a simple playlist you can turn on and sing with at any moment.

In this episode, I’ll show you how to create a monthly playlist that becomes almost like a heart journal—a place where you gather the songs God keeps bringing to mind and use them to pray, worship, reflect, and reconnect with your voice.

By the end, you’ll have a practical system that helps you:
* remove decision fatigue
* make singing feel effortless
* connect with God in the middle of mom life
* and enjoy more moments of peace, prayer, and worship throughout your day

Let’s dig in!

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

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83. How to Teach Your Kids to LOVE Your Favorite Worship Music

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 00:57:31 +1100

Do you ever wish you could sing along to your favorite worship songs at home — but your kids keep begging to turn on "their" music instead?

In this episode, I’m sharing what I did in my own home to change that dynamic. Now when I put on a worship playlist, my daughter lights up and says with genuine excitement, “Mom! I LOVE this song!”

I’ll show you how to cultivate that same love for worship music in your young kids — so you can sing out freely at home right along with them.

Here’s the heart of the strategy:
→ Kids fall in love with what feels familiar, recognizable, and repeatable.
→ When you lean into repetition and memorable experiences, your kids will start to love the worship songs you love too.

I’ll walk you through a simple step-by-step process which makes this accessible in your own home.

My hope is that this encourages you and helps you build a space at home where singing and worship feels joyful, natural, and shared.

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

*** Access my Spotify Playlist of some of our favorite songs here: FAVORITE FAMILY WORSHIP & FUN SONGS ***

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82. Sing High Notes With Less Strain—Two Vocal Tweaks for Christian Moms

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:19:00 +1100

Hey mama, are you straining to reach those high notes—especially in worship songs? This can be a common vocal challenge! In this episode, we’ll talk about the two game-changers for singing higher with freedom: releasing your jaw and spitting out your consonants. These tiny tweaks will make your upper range feel easier, clearer, and more resonant.

We’ll unpack how jaw tension creeps in when you sing, why some parts of words we sing might actually be holding you back, and how to bring release and ease back into your voice. Whether you’re singing worship, singing in the car, or harmonizing while folding laundry, you’ll learn how to sing higher without strain—and love your voice again.

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

TIME STAMPS:
(2:49) The importance of a released jaw — and how to find it
(4:32) How consonants can sometimes block your airflow (and how to fix it)
(6:21) A quick “spit out your consonants” exercise you can try at home
(7:08) Applying these techniques to worship songs (ex: Forever by Kari Jobe)
(11:45) Bonus tip: how vibrato helps prevent vocal strain

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56. Three Solutions to Increase Your Vocal Range

57. Should I Open My Mouth More for a High Note? Yes…and No

71. Say Goodbye to Vocal Strain—Quick Tips for a Stronger Voice

74. The Recipe for Vocal Confidence—Restoring and Rebuilding Trust in Your Voice

Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

81. Here’s How to Release Jaw Tension and Sing Freely Again

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:13:18 +1100

Is jaw tension holding back your singing voice?

If your voice has been feeling tight, tired, or restricted, you’re not alone. As singers (and especially as moms), we often hold more tension than we realize—and it can keep our voices from sounding free and resonant.

In this episode we’ll cover:

Common causes of jaw tension
How it can affect your singing
Easy exercises to release jaw tension

Timestamps:
(3:14) My story with jaw tension and what helped me
(7:48) Common causes of jaw tension
(10:54) How jaw tension affects singing
(12:43) Exercise 1: Chewing & humming
(14:10) Exercise 2: Masseter release massage
(18:07) Exercise 3: “Yah” exercise for tongue–jaw independence

I hope you have fun finding new vocal freedom as you release your jaw!

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

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80. Feeling Insecure About Singing? God Says, “Let Me Hear Your Voice!”

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 22:39:14 +1100

Are you a mom who wants to sing but feels too tired, too unsure, or too out of practice to start again? Maybe you’ve lost confidence in your voice — or you’ve convinced yourself that singing outloud is for someone else, someone more “qualified.”

But what if I told you that God has already given you permission to sing?

Not just permission — a command.

In Psalm 96, we’re told:

“Sing to the Lord a new song. Sing to the Lord, all the earth.”

That means you, mama. Not just the polished voices on stage, not just the people who “sound good” — you. The mom in the kitchen. The mom in the car. The mom who feels tired and discouraged.

In this episode, we dive into:

The biblical mandate to sing (and why it’s for every believer)
How your singing matters to God
How worship and singing breaks through stress, fear, and silence
How to step past insecurity and step into God’s invitation

You don’t need flawless technique. You don’t need more time or energy. You just need to open your mouth and respond to His invitation:

“Let me hear your voice, for your voice is sweet.” — Song of Solomon 2:14

Dear mama, your voice was designed to glorify God. It’s time to open your mouth again — right where you are.

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

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33. Starting Singing Again as a Busy Mom - Say YES to What God Has Placed Inside of You

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79. Warm Up With Me! (Part 2) Gentle Vocal Exercises for Busy Moms

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 18:12:00 +1100

Feeling tired, vocally tight, or unmotivated to sing lately—especially as a mom? This week’s episode is part two of our warm-up series! Last week we prepared the body, and today we’re focusing on the vocal warm-up — a simple, energizing routine to help you find freedom and ease in your singing again.

You can do this right from home — during nap time, with your kids, or in the car. No special equipment needed, just your voice and a few minutes.

These exercises are designed to:

Wake up resonance and airflow
Connect you to your breath support
Smooth breaks in your voice
Increase your range

Vocal Warm-Up Breakdown:

(3:32 ) – Apple Bites

(4:58) – Lip Trills (or Alternatives: V or Sh): 1-2-3-4-5-4-3-2-1

(7:16) – “Bee” Exercise: descending pattern: 5-3-1 5-4-3-2-1

(8:46) – “Mum” Arpeggio: 1-3-5-5-5-3-1

(10:19) – “Ney” Arpeggio: 1-3-5-5-5-3-1

By the end of this short warm-up, you’ll feel energized, and vocally free — ready to sing, speak, or worship with ease.

HINT: Pair this episode with last week’s Physical Warm-Up (Episode 78).

Enjoy!

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

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58. Get Curious About How to Breathe for Better Singing

28. Are You Accidentally Holding Your Breath? Change This One Thing for a More Powerful Singing Voice

7. Are You a Singer Who’s Not Singing? 5 Quick Ways to Step Out of Your Silence and into Your Voice Again

30. Dance Out Your Overwhelm - Come Unstuck By Moving Your Feet First!

69. Can’t Find Your Singing Voice After Becoming a Mom? 4 Reasons Why It Can Feel Hard

Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

78. Warm Up With Me! (Part 1) Energizing Stretches to Improve Your Singing Voice

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 22:37:13 +1000

Before you even warm up your voice, you need to warm up your body. In this episode, I’ll guide you through a quick physical warm-up for singers that helps release tension, open up your breath, and get your voice ready to go. These are simple, energizing stretches you can before singing, to start your day, or even when you need an energy boost.

Here’s what we’ll do together:

Big sighs with arm drops – release stress and reset your breath
Torso twists – loosen your midsection and get the breath flowing
Elbow pumps – open your chest and activate torso space
Forward fold or chair stretch – stretch shoulders, back, and legs while breathing deeply
Bunny sniffs – sniffing exercise to activate your pelvic floor

Next week, we’ll add the vocal warm-up so you can put the two together for a complete pre-singing routine!

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

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58. Get Curious About How to Breathe for Better Singing

28. Are You Accidentally Holding Your Breath? Change This One Thing for a More Powerful Singing Voice

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30. Dance Out Your Overwhelm - Come Unstuck By Moving Your Feet First!

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77. The World Needs Your Voice—Dry Bones Come Alive!

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 00:48:08 +1000

Dear Mama, I see you—tired, depleted, struggling to find your voice. I know what it feels like to be completely dry, lifeless, just going through the motions without joy.

But God wants to breathe new life into you again!

It’s time to come out of your dry season.
It’s time to lay down the hurts, burdens, and shame you’ve been carrying.
It’s time to let God restore and revive you.

Dry bones, come awake!
Come awake in Jesus’ Name!

It’s time to arise and lift your voice to the Lord. To cry out in repentance. To cry out in seeking Him. He will do it—He will restore you. The One who called you is faithful!

The world needs what you carry. Your voice and testimony, right there in the middle of motherhood, is what God wants to revive and activate. Will you say yes to the invitation?

“Dry bones, listen to the word of the Lord! This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Look! I am going to put breath into you and make you live again!”
—Ezekiel 37:5 (NLT)

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

Song to Engage With: Always Good (Hannah and Paul McClure)

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76. Release Your Tummy—The Brave Step Moms Need for Vocal Freedom

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:04:00 +1000

Hey singer friend—if you’ve been longing to sing with more freedom but feel stuck, this episode is for you. Maybe you think you need more lessons, more practice, or more technique, but I want to let you in on a truth I’ve seen again and again with moms: your biggest breakthrough today starts by releasing your tummy.

I know—this is one of the most vulnerable areas of our bodies as women. It’s where we carry new life, scars, stretch marks, and sometimes even trauma. No wonder we hold it tight, protect it, and disconnect from it. But here’s the thing: until we learn to soften and release our abdominal area, we can’t breathe fully to support our voice. And without that support, your voice won’t be able to function in the ways that you would like.

In this episode, I’ll walk with you through the physical and emotional reasons this area is so tender—and why God may be inviting you to loosen your grip here in order to step into vocal freedom. You don’t need a hundred more voice lessons to start singing better. You need bravery, healing, and the willingness to release.

Friend, I believe your voice is a gift. Let’s talk about how to find it again.

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

75. Want to Be More Present at Home? Try This Simple Prayer Song

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:46:00 +1000

Ever wish you could pray more throughout the day, but get caught up in the endless rhythm of meals, housework, and caring for your kids? You’re not alone. I’ve struggled with that too—and I found such a surprising solution in a simple prayer song.

In this episode, I’ll teach you a short song that helps you thank the Lord right in the middle of daily life. It’s easy to sing while you’re driving, doing laundry, or just being with your kids. This little song puts gratitude on your lips, helps you stay present in your home, and even gives your voice a gentle workout.

Friend, you don’t need to wait until the kids are asleep to connect with God. Try this prayer song, and let it become a reminder—like it was for me—that we can be content in the Lord right where we are.

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Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

74. The Recipe for Vocal Confidence—Restoring and Rebuilding Trust in Your Voice

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 23:44:34 +1000

Have you lost confidence in your singing voice? Maybe when you open your mouth, you don’t know what’s going to come out—or you’re afraid you won’t like the sound you hear. For many Christian moms, especially after stepping away from singing during pregnancy or postpartum, this is a real struggle.

In this episode, I share what I call the recipe for vocal confidence. True confidence comes from learning to trust your instrument again. And that trust is built through two things: restoration—identifying and healing what broke down in your voice or your relationship with it—and repetition—choosing to sing, practice, and reinforce those positive changes day after day.

We’ll talk about:

Why rebuilding trust in your voice is a lot like rebuilding trust in a relationship
Common places where trust gets broken (physical changes, critical words, vocal injuries, or just years of silence)
Simple first steps to begin restoring your confidence—even if your voice feels shaky right now

Friend, I believe God designed you to sing. He’s given you a voice for a reason, and it is possible to rebuild trust with your instrument. My prayer is that the Holy Spirit would reveal your “first step” today as you begin the journey back to vocal confidence.

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

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73. Can Moms Make Music at Home and Stay Present With Their Kids?

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:53:00 +1000

Have you ever wished you could sing at home but felt like you had zero capacity—with kids hanging off you, asking for snacks, and food messes to clean up again and again? Maybe you used to have time to sit at the piano and sing, but now that kind of personal time feels like an unattainable luxury.

At the same time, you’d love for your kids to grow up around music and learn to sing. But whenever you put on your favorite music to sing along, they really don’t like it! You might find yourself wishing for kid-free time to make music, yet when that time comes, there are always other priorities waiting.

So how do you balance all of this? Is it even possible to make meaningful music with your kids around? I believe it is—but it starts with a mindset shift. I invite you into this important conversation so that you can engage in the life-giving act of making music again.

Blessings, 

Sarah 🌟

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Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

72. Staying Hydrated as a Singer and a Mom—My Daily Drink Lineup

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 22:37:30 +1000

Want some tips on staying hydrated for singing, and while also supporting your energy and health as a mom? Then this episode is for you. I’m pulling back the curtain on my daily drink lineup and sharing how I keep my vocal folds happy, my energy steady, and my body supported.

I talk about the three staples I rely on every day—water (and why I remineralize it), adrenal cocktails for electrolyte support, and my ongoing conversation with caffeine.

I also share the story of how I first realized lack of hydration was impacting my singing, what I’ve learned since then, and how these simple choices make a real difference in my everyday life as a mom and a singer. I hope this gives you some practical ideas you can take into your own routine.

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

Mentioned in this Episode:

Katrina Oakley: www.corefitnessformoms.com
Redmond Real Salt: www.redmond.life
Adrenal Cocktails: www.therootcauseprotocol.com/faq-adrenal-cocktail-recipes
Root Cause Protocol: wwww.therootcauseprotocol.com

Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

71. Say Goodbye to Vocal Strain—Quick Tips for a Stronger Voice

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:03:00 +1000

If you’ve been away from singing for a while—especially after becoming a mom—you might feel like you can’t trust your voice anymore. Maybe it is breathy and weak, maybe it feels tight and stuck, or maybe you keep losing your voice altogether.

In this episode, I’m sharing three of the most common vocal challenges I see in moms—and a quick, doable “today fix” for each one.

You’ll learn:

How to stop breathiness and get a clear, supported tone
How to find resonance and “ring” in your sound again
How to reconnect your voice to your whole body for lasting strength

These are small but powerful shifts that you can start right now—no matter how long it’s been since you last sang. Once you make a few small changes, you’ll be amazed at how quickly your vocal confidence will build. Let’s go!

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

70. How Overthinking Kills Your Singing Voice—and What to Do About It

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 18:14:00 +1000

If you’re constantly in your head when you sing—analyzing every note, second-guessing your sound, or worrying about what others might think—you’re not alone. Especially as a mom, after time away from singing or big changes in your body, it’s easy to slip into fear and overthinking.

In this episode, I explain what’s *actually* happening in your body when you overthink while singing, and how it can cause your breath, and subsequently your voice to shut down. I walk you through five practical steps to help you shift out of that shame spiral and back to reclaiming your voice.

We’ll talk about how to stay present, reconnect with why you sing, and make a plan to address the technical things at the right time. You were designed to sing! I can’t wait to help you overcome overthinking while you sing, so you can step into more vocal confidence!

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

69. Can’t Find Your Singing Voice After Becoming a Mom? 4 Reasons Why It Can Feel Hard

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 01:10:04 +1000

Are you struggling to reconnect with your singing voice after becoming a mom? You're not alone—and there are good reasons it can feel so hard. In this episode, we’re sitting down mom-to-mom to unpack *why* using your voice might feel out of reach right now—and how naming those reasons can help you move forward.

Singing is so highly personal because our voice is inside of us. And when we become a mom, all of the shifting roles and priorities, and especially our physical changes can have a huge affect on our voices. Let's unpack those together.

I believe that God has purpose for you in this season! I believe he wants to awake your voice again from inside of you! Let’s go!

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

68. How Vacation Helped my Singing Voice as a Mom of Littles

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 01:13:15 +1000

Are you struggling to find a way to use your singing voice day-to-day as a busy mom of littles? In this episode, I share a story of how I unexpectedly got a chance to sing fun things, and get a little confidence boost—all while on vacation. How did this happen? You guessed it - it was KARAOKE for the win! I’ll unpack the specific reasons why karaoke might just be the thing you need if your life right now to reclaim your singing voice—and how you can find the courage to try it. Let’s dig in!

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

67. Overthinking While You Sing? 3 Things You Can Think About Instead as a Christian Mom

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 23:10:32 +1000

Are you feeling nervous and self-conscious when you use your singing voice these days? When you’ve been away from singing for a while, it’s easy to get in your head—overthinking every note, sound, and wondering what people might be thinking about you.

In this episode, I want to show you how to flip that narrative. We’re talking about what you’re letting your brain be occupied with while you sing—essentially, your subtext. Changing what you focus on while you sing can help you let go of overthinking, make a bigger impact, and even cause your singing to be better than before— without even trying.

I’ll give you through three practical ways to reframe your thoughts and “change the channel” in your mind—so you can stop obsessing over how you sound and instead jump straight to connection, worship, and genuine expression.

If you’re a trained singer getting back into it or a mom wondering if your voice still has a place—this episode is a gentle nudge to reconnect with your gift in a life-giving way.

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

Connect: hello@sarahtoth.com

66. A Quick No-Sound Vocal Warm Up for Better Tone

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 02:20:08 +1000

If singing feels out of reach, this gentle vocal warm-up is the perfect way to ease back in—without making a sound.

In this short and practical episode, I’ll walk you through Apple Bites—a simple stretch that targets the soft palate, helping your voice feel brighter, more resonant, and ready to go. No piano, no vocalizing—just a few seconds to reset your voice.

Perfect for early mornings, car rides, or nap time—this is your go-to warm-up when practice time is short. Let’s go!

Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

65. Vocal Warm Up - Here’s A Quick Lip Trill Routine for Busy Moms

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:48:58 +1000

Feel stuck starting to sing again? No time or motivation to warm up your voice? Let’s warm up together with simple lip trills to gently get ready to sing.

This short vocal warm-up will help:

Activate your breath support
Reconnect with your voice
Ease back into singing with confidence

Perfect for busy days, car rides, or to do along with your kids—press play and let’s sing!

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

Connect: hello@sarahtoth.com

64. How to Start Singing Again (Even If You Don’t Like Your Voice Right Now)

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:10:05 +1000

Have you stopped singing for a while—and now you're not sure how to begin again? Maybe you’ve been through a big life change which has left you with no desire to sing. If opening your mouth feels vulnerable or discouraging, you’re not alone.

In this episode, I share the honest first step to getting your voice back: giving yourself permission to sound “bad” at first. I walk you through the two stages of returning to your voice, offer encouragement from my own postpartum story, and remind you that starting small is still starting.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign that it’s okay to begin again—this is it.

Blessings, Sarah 🌟

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63. Increase Vocal Resonance, Volume, & Range with This Diction Hack

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 23:14:11 +1000

Want to increase your vocal range, clarify your tone, and unlock more confidence in your singing voice—even on high notes?

In this practical episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite diction tricks from years of classical and operatic training. This will help you improve your vocal resonance, find more volume in your singing voice, and make your high notes feel easier - just by adjust when you sing consonants in a word.

You’ll discover:

How certain consonants could be stealing your sound
Why vowels carry your singing voice and how to lean into them even more
How to navigate high notes on tricky words

We’ll even apply this technique together as we sing “Happy Birthday”!

Whether your singing with your kids in the car, or practicing at home for your next performance, this episode will help you have a quick win to get you singing better. Let’s go!

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

62. Strengthen Your Family Relationships Through Singing Together

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 01:38:25 +1000

Do you feel like your singing voice doesn’t have a place in this season of motherhood? You may even feel self-conscious and stuck when it comes to getting started again. The good news is that there is meaningful connection and music making waiting for you. But you'll have to let go of perfection, and embrace connection instead.

In this episode, I share six benefits that I see naturally flow from prioritising singing together in your family. And also some simple ideas to start new family traditions of your own. I believe that your singing carries the potential to shape your household and strengthen your relationships.

Singing together with your family can deepen connection, reinforce faith and values, and create lasting multi-generational memories. I encourage you to embrace the opportunities right in front of you and intentionally connect with your through singing!

🌟 This episode is dedicated to my grandfather, Papa Jack, who died this week at the age of 95. I celebrate the musical legacy that he gave to our family. 🌟

At the end of the episode you'll get to hear a special music clip of four generations singing together: Me together with my grandfather, father, and 3-year old daughter. 🌟

Audio Clip: "In My Heart There Rings a Melody"

words and music by Elton M. Roth, Copyright PUBLIC DOMAIN

Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

61. God is Giving New Vision to Musician Moms!

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 03:17:19 +1000

I truly believe God is breathing life into moms again. You might have felt stagnant, stuck, and disappointed as a musician after you became a mom. You might have even been scared to ask God for what he has for you next, feeling like you have no time or capacity. You might even feel like your dry, desert season might never end. But I believe God wants to show you his vision for what to put your hand to next. I believe his next season for you is right around the corner. In this episode, I unpack 10 reasons why embracing God's vision and promise over your life will make your busy, day-to-day life even better than before! I encourage you to lean in, and embrace what God might be whispering to you about how to use your voice and your musical talents during this busy time of motherhood.

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

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60. Can I be a Mom and a Musician? Here’s a Roadmap for your New Season

Thu, 29 May 2025 16:15:32 +1000

Do you feel stuck and disappointed that you're not able to perform now that you've become a mom? Are you worried that you're wasting your gift and throwing away countless hours invested in your life as a musician? Do you wish there was a way you could feel a sense of balance in your life with kids, and feel peace about how to how to spend your time in a meaningful way.

I have a roadmap for you - a few prompts that help you process your old life, so that you can embrace God's best for you as a musician while also loving your family well. I'd love for you to learn from my journey so that you embrace what God is calling you to and who God is calling you to serve in this season of motherhood. Let's dig into this together!

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59. No Time to Practice? 6 Habits to Support Your Singing Voice as a Busy Mom

Wed, 21 May 2025 23:09:00 +1000

If you're in a season where finding time to sing feels impossible, you're not alone. Whether you’re caring for little ones, rebuilding after a break, or simply juggling a lot, this episode is packed with practical, low-effort ways to improve your voice—even when formal practice isn’t an option.

I’m sharing 6 habits that gently strengthen your voice and reconnect you with the joy of singing, right in the flow of your real life.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

Why your pelvic floor matters more than you think for vocal support
How movement and dance can unlock breath and vocal ease
The value of singing with your kids in the car
Simple ways to care for your nasal passages and support healthy breathing
How bedtime routines or playing an instrument can unexpected gems for vocal progress

If you're feeling stuck but still called to sing, let this be your gentle nudge back into motion—no practice room required.

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

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CONTACT: hello@sarahtoth.com

58. Get Curious About How to Breathe for Better Singing

Wed, 14 May 2025 22:15:03 +1000

If your goal is to get back into singing and strengthen your voice, breathing is the place to start. While breathing is something all humans instinctively know how to do, breath for singing can be highly individualized.

In this episode, I’ll show you three ways to get curious about how breath works in *your* body. Whether you're already working with a teacher or just easing back in on your own, these three areas will help you recognize where change is needed, how to make improvements, and how to let your breath start working *for* you as you rebuild your singing voice.

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

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57. Should I Open My Mouth More for a High Note? Yes…and No

Wed, 07 May 2025 23:09:30 +1000

If you’re looking for easy high notes, and optimal space for your voice, we need to have a conversation about opening your mouth. But do we up it up even more for a high note? The answer is yes, but also, let’s nuance that conversation a bit more. We’re going to talk about when to open, how to open, and what to do with your jaw. You’ll leave knowing exactly what to work on next to make it easier to access your upper register. Let’s go!

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

56. Three Solutions to Increase Your Vocal Range

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:36:11 +1000

Feel like you're hitting a ceiling with your voice? You're not alone. Many women returning to singing struggle with their vocal range. In this episode, I unpack the most common cause I see and share three practical solutions to help you extend your range.

What you’ll learn:

Why your voice might feel stuck at the top
The importance of balancing chest and head resonance
3 key solutions:
- Use descending lines
- Sing syllabically (use vocal exercises that begin with “bee”)
- Breathe in your highest note and vowel shape

As a bonus, I share a few worship songs and kids songs that fit these criteria!

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

PS - Need help implementing these concepts? Get in touch to see if working together would be right for you.

Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

55. No Motivation to Sing? 3 Babysteps to Vocal Rehab

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:18:14 +1000

55. No Motivation to Sing? 3 Babysteps to Vocal Rehab

Even with years of training, there may be seasons where you don’t feel like singing—and you’re not even sure *why*. Here’s 3 areas to address that might help move from a place of vocal silence to singing freely again:

1. Vocal and Physical Challenges – “My voice is not like what it used to be.” Where to start getting back on track with body alignment and vocal technique.

2. Heart Hurt – “People don’t want to hear me sing.” Past experiences, traumas, or negative comments that might have stayed with you, resulting in a loss of confidence.

3. Crushed Spirit – “I’m not sure I can still go after my dreams.” Disappointments, lost opportunities, or unfulfilled promises from God might leave you feeling hesitant to dream again.

This episode will help you form an action plan - both for a practical baby-step you can do today to start singing again, along with bigger next steps to finding growth and freedom in your voice long-term!

Blessings, Sarah 🌟

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54. Heart Flow = Singing Flow: Come Unstuck in the Name of Jesus! (LENT SERIES)

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 23:46:09 +1000

54. Heart Flow = Singing Flow: Come Unstuck in the Name of Jesus!

Have you ever felt like your voice is stuck—and no matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to have ease in singing anymore? What if the issue isn’t just vocal... but is at the heart-level as well?

In this episode, we explore the connection between your heart and your voice. When your heart feels guarded, hurt, or overwhelmed, it often shows up in your singing too. You can think of your voice like a thermometer for your heart - paralleling what is going on inside of us.

We need heart transformation to change the trajectory. God enables us, by His Spirit, to bring Him praise - and simple praise and thanksgiving begins to change us deep inside. Let’s journey this together!

Blessings, Sarah 🌟

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50. You Already Know How to Sing Spontaneously - Here’s How to Tap Into It (LENT SERIES)

51. Is Your Calling on Pause? 5 Journal Prompts to Find Clarity and Move Forward as a Classically-Trained Singer (LENT SERIES)

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BONUS:
Want to explore this with a community of like-minded singers? Join The Heart of a Singer Facebook Group for encouragement and resources.

Join here: www.facebook.com/groups/theheartofasinger

CONTACT: hello@sarahtoth.com

53. Finding it Hard to Connect with God? Turn a Simple Drive into a Worship Time (LENT SERIES)

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:36:51 +1000

Are you finding it challenging to regularly connect with God in this season? Maybe its time to make a sacrifice. And what better than a sacrifice of praise! In this episode, I’ll show you a simple but powerful way to do just that—right from your car.

Whether you’re in a dry season spiritually or just feeling distracted, this episode will help you reconnect with the Lord by intentionally using your voice to praise Him, even when it costs you something.

BONUS:
Want to explore this with a community of like-minded singers? Join The Heart of a Singer Facebook Group for encouragement and resources.

Join here: www.facebook.com/groups/theheartofasinger

Connect: hello@sarahtoth.com

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

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:53:57 +1100

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

🎉 Help Celebrate One Year! The best gift you could give the podcast is a quick review on Apple Podcasts—your words help others find this show and be encouraged.

Let’s keep showing up—together. See you next week! 🌟

Connect: www.facebook.com/groups/theheartofasinger

Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

51. Is Your Calling on Pause? 5 Journal Prompts to Find Clarity and Move Forward as a Classically-Trained Singer (LENT SERIES)

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:33:34 +1100

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 you 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.

Blessings, Sarah 🌟

Contact: hello@sarahetoth.com

50. You Already Know How to Sing Spontaneously - Here’s How to Tap Into It (LENT SERIES)

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 23:05:30 +1100

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.

BONUS:
Want to explore this with a community of like-minded singers? Join The Heart of a Singer Facebook group for encouragement and resources.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/theheartofasinger

Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

49. Scared to Sing? 3 Simple Steps to Revive Your Voice and Reignite Your Calling (LENT SERIES)

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:30:19 +1100

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.

-> Download the free resource accompanying this episode inside the new The Heart of a Singer Facebook Group!! (Click to join)

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48. Feeling Stuck in Your Singing? Reactivate Your Voice in a Surprising Way (LENT SERIES)

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 23:51:55 +1100

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)

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47. Singing the Psalms to Reignite Your Heart and Voice

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:18:47 +1100

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 🌟

Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

46. Ready For More Vocal Freedom? How Singing in the Spirit Can Turn Things Around

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:50 +1100

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

Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

45. Is It Possible to See God’s Kingdom Come in the Opera Space?

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 23:46:29 +1100

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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44. Every Opera Singer Should Learn to Improvise

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:40:55 +1100

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

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:46:00 +1100

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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42. Ready to Make Original Music? Process Your Week by Creating a Quick Song Mashup

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:46:00 +1100

Are you ready to get started creating original material to perform? Creating a Song Mashup is a great place to start! This is perfect for Opera Singers who don’t have experience composing or arranging, and you don’t even need piano skills! In this episode, I give you the step-by-step process to creating a Song Mashup in less than an hour. Seriously - you can be done in less than 60 minutes. This is a great way to process what you’ve been thinking or feeling, or alternatively, you could use it to get inside the head of a character! I can’t wait for you to get started. Let's go!

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

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41. Four Objections Opera Singers Have to Creating New Music

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:40:00 +1100

Do you feel like you want to create an original piece of music, but find that something keeps holding you back? In this podcast episode, we briefly look at four objections that I've seen trained opera singers have to creating their own new music. And we'll look at a "remedy" for each of these! Hint: You have PERMISSION to break all of the rules!! Get ready to be inspired to start making stuff. Let's go!

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

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40. Three Reasons to Create an Original Piece as a Christian Opera Singer

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 21:31:00 +1100

Do you feel like God is placing something on your heart to share musically? Do you have a creative idea as an opera singer, but you’re not quite sure where to start? Why not creative an original piece! Here is 3 reasons why I think ALL Christian Opera Singers should create original pieces:

1. It's Therapeutic

2. It's Vocally Freeing

3. It Can be Glorifying to God

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

Referenced:

36. Singers Are Creators: Reimagine What You Can Do as a Classically-Trained Singer

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39. Can the Performing Arts Look Like God? New Vision for a New Year

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 21:02:00 +1100

What could the Performing Arts look like when partnered with God? What if people could get healed while seeing an opera? What if God’s presence was tangibly felt in theaters? What if new works were written, inspired by Holy Spirit? Could God be calling you to listen in to what is on His heart for the Arts? As we enter a new year, lets unpack together what might be possible. My prayer is that faith rises up within you to partner with God in a new way in your artistry. Let’s dig in!

- Sarah 🌟

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38. “Be Not Afraid!” God Empowers the Creative Idea He Puts Inside of You

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 20:34:00 +1100

You’re in for a treat today, because I felt an urging to revisit today one of my favorite episodes from this year. Do you have something burning inside of you that you feel like the Lord has given you to do? Does it feel completely terrifying, yet also like something you can’t ignore?

You’re in good company with Mary, who carried in her God’s promise: the birthing Jesus, The Light of the World! The Angel said to Mary: “Do Not Be Afraid!”

So I ask you: What would you do if you had no fear?

The Thing that God has put inside of you to do or to start or to create or to sing or to write - it feels like jumping off of a cliff. It feels terrifying and also a little bit exciting.

This episode was originally released earlier this year, but the message couldn’t be more timely:

Are you afraid of doing the thing burning in your heart from the Lord? The good news is that you carry the Light of the World inside of you. This Christmas season, every time you see a string of lights, or the stars out in the sky tonight, or hold a candle during a Christmas Eve service, remember WHO lives inside of you! Remember who’s power is living in you to see his Word fulfillled!

I urge you this Christmas season to STEP OUT and allow God to enable you to do thing he has called you to do!

Let’s go!!!

Sarah 🌟

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37. Move from Loneliness into Fruitfulness for Christian Opera Singers

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:02:00 +1100

Do you struggle sometimes with a sense of loneliness or not quite fitting in? Perhaps you're a Christian in a secular art form and you feel like you might be a bit of the odd one out at times or you might be living in a different country and culture.

Maybe you have longings from God about something that he wants to birth in you and through you. And you might find that those around you don't really understand that. And you might just be feeling this deep sense of longing in your heart for something that you can't quite put your finger on.

I’ve got good news for you today! In this episode, I unpack how God is in the business of taking the lonely, the outcast, the abandoned, the rejected and turning it around. He is bringing new life into you, giving you identity and purpose, putting you in community and causing you to flourish. Let’s unpack all of this today! We will take a deep dive into Psalm 68:6.

"God sets the solitary in families;
He brings out those who are bound into prosperity.”

Psalm 68:6, NKJV

Blessings,

Sarah 🌟

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36. Singers Are Creators: Reimagine What You Can Do as a Classically-Trained Singer

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:08:00 +1100

I want to highlight something that I believe is naturally in us from birth that we may have forgotten as musicians. And that is:

SINGERS ARE CREATORS

We are born with ideas, curiosity, and the ability to think of a melody and speak it forth - to sing it forth.

I believe we were created, yes, for singing beautiful music composed by others, but even beyond that, I believe we can use our classically trained voices for expression and new sound creation. I believe we have melodies, words, and concepts we are meant to share, sing and declare over people and into the world.

Are you intrigued? I invite you to prepare your heart to listen in for the MORE that God has for you today. Let’s go!

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35. It’s Time to Activate Your Creative God Dream Within the Performing Arts

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:07:08 +1100

In today's episode, I want to share with you more about the vision that I feel like the Lord has given me over many years for the performing arts when partnered with Him. Especially for opera and for singing.

Vision for opera companies and singers when surrendered and led by Holy Spirit
Vision for a coming Renaissance on the earth - a renewal of the arts, and innovation, and creativity.
And much more!

I believe that God wants to ignite something in the hearts of His singers! He is calling YOU to be a part of what he wants to do on earth as it is in Heaven!

Does this sound like something you’re longing for too?

Let’s keep talking.

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34. Three Clues You Are Pregnant with a God-Sized Creative Dream

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 21:17:00 +1100

How do you know if God has given you a creative dream for within the Performing Arts?

1. It feels impossible - bigger than you!
2. You feel overwhelmed, but you can’t stop thinking about it and writing about.
3. You start to feel pregnant with a promise and you need to get it out!

SCRIPTURES QUOTED

Luke 1:30
“Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God.”

Luke 1:37

“For with God, nothing is impossible"

Isaiah 54:13

“All your children will be taught by the Lord,
And great will be their peace.
In righteousness you will be established.”

Free Discovery Calls - In the next 2 Weeks

Do you feel like you’re pregnant with a dream or idea from God in the Performing Arts, but don’t know what to do next? I would love to process this with you to figure out 1) What it is and 2) What to do next. I am making time during the next 2 weeks for free Discovery Calls.

Email me: hello@sarahtoth.com. I would love to walk along side you as you discover what God would like to birth through you!

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33. Starting Singing Again as a Busy Mom - Say YES to What God Has Placed Inside of You

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:14:00 +1100

Are you a busy mom who has no time to sing, and you feel like you struggle to find time to connect with God? But maybe you feel a tug deep down inside of you to start singing again and to worship the Lord with your voice. I invite you on a journey of saying YES to the Lord, even if it feels scary and inconvenient! He is waiting to spark something alive in you again. But here’s where we start. We start small. We start by saying yes, and opening up our mouths to sing again - right in the middle of real life. Let’s go!

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32. Stewarding a Prophetic Word for Spiritual Breakthrough

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:31:00 +1100

I love the moment when God speaks to us, and deposits a promise into our lives. This might be a promise directly from the Bible, or through a prophetic word spoken from another believer who is listening in to the heart of God.

Do we have any responsibility to help see this promise come to fruition? Mary’s response in Luke, Chapter 1 teaches us about agreeing with God's promise, and aligning ourselves with the testimony of others who have walked a similar journey!

→ Email me below for a copy of the "Stewarding A Prophetic Word" playlist!

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31. "I'll Sing On!" 3 Steps to Peace When Your Circumstances Feel Out of Your Control

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 21:07:00 +1100

Do you feel like there’s something in your life that feels out of your hands? Do you feel like your circumstances are not what you would wish, but you know you can’t do anything to change it? I have felt that way too recently, in several areas of my life. And the Lord has showed me time and again the road to His peace. In today’s episode, we will unpack 3 tools for processing our circumstances and re-orienting our heart around God’s perspective. 1. Journaling 2. Worshiping 3. Re-orient around the Word.

Scriptures mentioned:

John 3:16
Ephesians 1:18-23, The Passion Translation

WHAT WONDROUS LOVE IS THIS

1. What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul!
What wondrous love is this, O my soul!
What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss
to bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul,
to bear the dreadful curse for my soul!

2. When I was sinking down, sinking down, sinking down,
when I was sinking down, sinking down,
when I was sinking down beneath God's righteous frown,
Christ laid aside his crown for my soul, for my soul,
Christ laid aside his crown for my soul.

3. To God and to the Lamb I will sing, I will sing;
to God and to the Lamb I will sing;
to God and to the Lamb, who is the great I AM
while millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing,
while millions join the theme, I will sing.

4. And when from death I'm free, I'll sing on, I'll sing on,
and when from death I'm free, I'll sing on.
And when from death I'm free I'll sing and joyful be,
and through eternity I'll sing on, I'll sing on,
and through eternity I'll sing on.

(Public Domain)

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30. Dance Out Your Overwhelm - Come Unstuck By Moving Your Feet First!

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 21:08:00 +1100

Are you feeling stuck, and can’t see clarity because of feeling overwhelmed? Being in this position can often leave a mark on the body, affect our relationships, and our productivity. Where to start? Dance it out! I’ll show you how dancing helps you mentally let go, physically release the tension you were holding, and spiritually hand it over to God. You’ll be able to move forward with more clarity, and with solutions from God. Ready to dance like no one’s watching? King David in 1 Chronicles 15:29 did it, and so can you! Let’s get our dance on!!

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29. Should I Sing Out? Celebrate With Singing and Dancing! Really - Do It!!

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:04:00 +1100

Celebrate with me! We’ve just passed 1000 downloads, and at the same time, The Heart of a Singer turned 6 months old! Thank you for engaging as a listener of the podcast.

Here are 3 Celebration situations where you can choose to sing or not to sing. I encourage you to sing out!

1. Happy Birthday - 3 ways you could join in Happy Birthday as a trained singer; and a fun alternative way to sing this song with your loved ones!

2. Celebrate your wins with Family! Sing and Dance to mark landmarks in your life. Psalm 149:3 “Break forth with dancing! Make music and sing God’s praises with rhythm of drums!”

3. Celebrate Before It Has Happened - Are you still waiting to see the fruit of what God has promised in your life? Celebrate it before it has happened! Isaiah 54:1 “Sing, barren woman, you who never bore a child; burst into song, shout for joy”

Celebration Worship Music Playlist I Used for my 1000 Downloads Dance Party:

Access Spotify Playlist Here

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28. Are You Accidentally Holding Your Breath? Change This One Thing for a More Powerful Singing Voice

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 21:01:00 +1100

Do you find that you are accidentally holding your breath throughout the day? Do you find yourself loosing your singing or speaking voice sometimes, or have less power than you used to? Your unintentional shallow breathing might be causing the diaphragm’s path to be shortened, and your pressure system and support system not working as it should. I explore some reasons that we unintentionally hold our breath throughout the day and what we can do about! When you get your diaphragm and pelvic floor working together better, it will result in more power and longevity for your voice!

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27. Victory Through Redefinition: Solve Your Problem by Changing the Question

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 21:06:00 +1100

Do you have a problem or circumstance that seems like its at an impasse? Solve your problem by changing the question! I call this "Victory Through Redefinition." I'll teach you how to examine both the question and the potential answer to challenge the "should be's" or the way things usually are. As an example, let's take a look at the challenge you may have of finding time to spend with the Lord. We examine how what you're actually looking for is communion with the Lord, and how it can be found in many different "out-of-the-box" ways. Let's dig in!

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26. No Time to Sing? 4 Ideas to Incorporate Singing into the Events of Your Day

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 20:11:00 +1000

Are you wishing that you had more time to sing, but can’t find any time for it in your schedule? Here’s some quick ideas you can use to bring singing into some of the things you’re already doing! Plus, you’ll find yourself connecting with others at the same time, and start to singing as less of a chore, and more of a joy!!

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25. A Dangerous Prayer to Fuel Hunger for God for Singers in the Performing Arts

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:02:00 +1000

Do you have a desire to see God's direction in your life? To start to see clear solutions for problems you're facing in your life? Maybe you wish you could spend time with God, without feeling like you're just going through the motions. Do you wish you could see more fruit of his presence in your life? If you're looking for a change, you might be ready to pray this dangerous prayer that will fuel a deeper hunger for God in your life. Are you ready for your life to be disrupted in the best possible way? Let's go! "Lord, give me a hunger for you!" Let's unpack these things: 1). what is a hunger for God, 2). what it looks like, and 3). how you start to see it in your life.

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24. Do You WANT to Be Well? 2 Mindset Shifts You Need for Embracing Healing as a Performing Artist

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 20:07:00 +1000

Are you longing to see the circumstances of your life change? Maybe you're afraid to move out of your current state, because atleast its something that's familiar. Perhaps you feel that you deserve the pain you feel, or that you're being punished. You might even feel nothing in your life will ever change! I invite you to listen to these two truths about God and yourself that, when embraced, you'll start to experience things shift inside of you and in your life! Let's dig in!

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23. Sinking Feeling of Fear? Surround Yourself with This Psalm to Receive God’s Peace

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 20:03:00 +1000

Are you finding yourself in a place of fear? Listen in to allow the words of Psalm 91 wash over you. Replace your fear with the peace and presence of God! Place yourself under God’s shadow and protection!

How? Give him your fear. Look to him instead of looking at your problem or your fear. Put your thoughts on him, instead of your fear. Trust that He is holding you and has good things for you.

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22. Use This One-Minute Tool TODAY to Cultivate Joy and Disarm Disappointments

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 03:16:00 +1000

Are you looking for a way to be more present, cultivate joy, disarm disappointments that come your way, and laugh at life's surprises? Implementing this simple, accessible tool into your life will help you do all of this, as well as connect deeper to people around you. And the beauty is that it only takes one minute to start to see the benefits! Listen in for how to implement this great tool into your life as a performing artist.

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21. Three Tips for Relieving Stress Through Improvisational Singing

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 20:12:00 +1000

Are you looking for a way to let stress melt away? Learn to improvise with your voice in order to engage your creativity in a different way and give your perfectionist streak a break! With improvised singing, you don't need to worry about "messing up"or getting it wrong. Listen in for my top tips to getting started in this freeing practice. Even if it feels a bit scary to start improvising, the benefits will be great as you jump into new waters!

Christian Soaking Music:

William Augusto: Soaking in His Presence

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20. Can I Prophesy? Yes! How to Hear from God to Encourage Others

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 03:21:00 +1000

Do you see others hurting around you? Do you wish you could help and encourage a friend? Learn to tune in to the Father's heart for your friend, by cultivating the gift of Prophesy!

At its core, prophesy is encouraging someone by hearing the heart of God for them. When you share an encouraging word from the Lord, you can will see their mindset and circumstances change, as well as your own faith strengthened. As we see in 1 Corinthians 14, prophesy is accessible to ALL believers! And it is Holy Spirit who empowers us.

In this episode, you will learn the WHY and HOW of hearing a word from the Lord for others, work through your possible objections, and also receive prayer and impartation for prophesy!

RELATED EPISODES

3. Dry season with God? Five Unique Ways to Hear From God Again as a Singer in the Performing Arts

13. How to Create a Prayer Journal

16. Two Extremes of What it’s Like to Hear from God for Performing Artists

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19. Three Steps For Performers to Move On After Disappointment

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 17:03:48 +1000

Processing in order to move forward into what God is calling you into.

1. Brain Dump
* Invite Holy Spirit
* Identify what to process

2. Lamenting Prayer
* Start to give voice to the disappointment
* Be verbal: allow yourself to cry, sing, moan over it
* you could also write, paint, dance, etc.

3. Heart Healing
* Ask God to speak into your disappointing situation
* Ask God what he would like to say about you
* Ask God what would he like to give you in place of your disappointment?

RESOURCES:

William Augusto: Soaking in His Presence, Vol 13

RELATED EPISODES:

15. Feeling Stuck? Two Ways to Let Go of the Past for Performing Artists

2. Start Here - Escape Your Desert Season by Plotting Your Journey as a Singer

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18. Five Things I Learned About Singing From My 4-Year Old

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 16:37:23 +1000

Increase joy and ease in your singing!

Five Things I Learned About Singing From My 4-Year Old:

5. Change song lyrics to fit your needs
4. Sing like you speak
3. Move while you sing
2. Sing high with abandon (sometimes it takes a few times)
1. Sing all the time

RELATED EPISODES:

7. Are You a Singer Who’s Not Singing? 5 Quick Ways to Step Out of Your Silence and into Your Voice Again

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17. Ten Habits to Integrate Into Your Day as a Singer to Eliminate Anxiety

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:23:40 +1000

Ten Habits to Integrate Into Your Day as a Singer to Eliminate Anxiety:

1. Breathe
2. Plan and systemise your day
3. Sing in the car
4. Get off your phone
5. Journal / Morning Pages
6. Help someone
7. Pick up the floor and make your bed
8. Declarations / Scriptures / Prophetic Words
9. Speaking in Tongues
10. Create (paint, improvise singing / playing, draw, write, dance)

* Don’t rehearse your worry - change the channel! *

Still Feeling Stuck? --> Follow the Fun!!!

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16. Two Extremes of What it’s Like to Hear from God for Performing Artists

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 16:43:32 +1000

16. Two Extremes of What it’s Like to Hear from God for Performing Artists

Are you seeking to understand if you're really hearing from God? Are you confused about different ways he may be speaking to you? Join me as I unpack hearing from God in a bold, clear way, and also hearing from him in a quiet, intimate way. Examples from the Bible and also from my own life.

Unique Ways of Hearing From God: Episode 3

3. Dry season with God? Five Unique Ways to Hear From God Again as a Singer in the Performing Arts

Hearing From God over time in a Prayer Journal: Episode 13

13. How to Create a Prayer Journal

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15. Feeling Stuck? Two Ways to Let Go of the Past for Performing Artists

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 15:16:47 +1000

15. Feeling Stuck? Two Ways to Let Go of the Past for Performing Artists

Journey Mapping: Looking Backward

Where are you coming from?

Describe what brought you to this place in time
Brainstorm major things or markers that led up to where you are right now.
Narrow it down to 5 and give them a title
Plot them on your timeline

Activation:

1. Ask God to highlight what you might still be holding onto from the past. You may get a picture, or a flashback, or a memory of something that happened.

"What do I need to let go of?"

2. "What can I now embrace? What are you giving me in return?"

RELATED EPISODES:

Journey Mapping: Episode 2

2. Start Here - Escape Your Desert Season by Plotting Your Journey as a Singer

Heart Scan: Episode 5

5. 10-Minute Heart Scan with God for Singers

Pivot Season: Episode 8

8. Embrace and Name Your “Pivot Season” as a Singer in the Performing Arts

Dreaming: Episode 11

11. Feeling Burnt Out? I Dare You To Dream!

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14. Permission to Pivot - A Call for Singers to Recalibrate in these Four Areas

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 17:49:07 +1000

14. Permission to Pivot - A Call for Singers to Recalibrate in these Four Areas

A CALL TO PIVOT

1. Permission to adjust your HEART posture

Allowing God to change the desires of your heart

2. Permission to Adjust How you Use Your Gifts

Yielding your gifts - You Faith and Your Training Can Work Together

3. Permission to adjust your GOALS and DREAMS

Giving your goals and dreams to the Lord (family, career, ambitions)

4. Permission to Change your MIND

Allowing your ideas and opinions to adjust

-> The world needs your gifts YIELDED to the Father.

There is REST on the other side of a messy transition!

Another Episode about PIVOT:

8. Embrace and Name Your “Pivot Season” as a Singer in the Performing Arts

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13. How to Create a Prayer Journal

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 00:50:06 +1000

13. How to Create a Prayer Journal

Elements to Include:

Guide for Communion
Monthly Prayer Lists with Answers to Prayer
Lists: Declarations, Promises from the Lord

Sarah's Favorite Pens:

America: Click Here

Australia: Click Here

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12. Do The Thing! Your Voice Is Important!

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 23:57:05 +1000

12. Do The Thing! Your Voice Is Important!

Your voice is important.

And your voice is under attack.

What would you do if you had no fear?

The devil doesn’t want you to use your voice or for you to step out.

Do the thing. The first time you won’t feel prepared.

Jesus - the Light of the World is inside you!

Bible References: John 8:12, Matthew 5:14, John 1:9 (KJV)

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11. Feeling Burnt Out? I Dare You To Dream!

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 23:41:55 +1000

11. Feeling Burnt Out? I Dare You To Dream!

Ideas to Capture Your Dreams / Hopes / Desires:

1. Master Brain Dump
2. Brainstorm in Categories
3. Notes your phone
4. Dream Folder
5. Sit and Encounter God: Ask Him Questions!

Addressing Obstacles to Dreaming:

* Fear of Disappointment and Cycles of Disappointment
* Controlling Tendencies: i.e. Perfectionism, Hustle Culture
* Shame

Best Practices for Dreaming:

* Be Unfiltered
* Dream Big
* Be Specific

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10. Release What’s Inside of You by Bringing Your Singing Voice into Your Prayer Time

Fri, 31 May 2024 22:09:51 +1000

10. Release What’s Inside of You by Bringing Your Singing Voice into Your Prayer Time

Join me as I unpack 5 ideas for bringing singing into your prayer time. Have the courage to go "off script" in order to unpack what's going on inside of you. You can grow closer to God as you release your inner life and prayers in new, creative ways.

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9. A Vision for the Performing Arts When Partnered With God

Fri, 24 May 2024 22:03:25 +1000

9. A Vision for the Performing Arts When Partnered With God

What if we partnered with God to see his presence filling our performing spaces? What if we saw more artists led by Holy Spirit in these spaces? I have a vision to see revival and healing breakout in the performing arts! Let's pursue this together.

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8. Beat Anxiety by Embracing and Naming Your “Pivot Season” as a Singer in the Performing Arts

Fri, 17 May 2024 20:36:20 +1000

8. Beat Anxiety by Embracing and Naming Your “Pivot Season” as a Singer in the Performing Arts

Some Signs you may be starting to Pivot:
* Not drawn to the same things anymore
* You might start to feel things are “expiring,” loosing favor, or changing
* Unfulfilled with where you are at
* Possibly a sense of shame and anxiety - You don't feel aligned with what you've invested in up until now. But yet you’re not sure what the alternative is yet.

Remember:

* It's important to acknowledge the change
* You may not know what you’re pivoting to, but that’s ok

JOURNAL PROMPT

***Name Your “Messy Middle” Pivot***

1. Describe where you are at right now - in real life
2. Brainstorm words and adjectives associated with what you've described
3. Capture what God has been saying to you or working with you on (i.e.: surrender, stepping out, going deeper, laying things down). Allow Holy Spirit to bring things to mind.
4. Craft a Phrase. Examples: A Desert Season; An Emerging; The Major Re-shifting
5. Sit with the name and description of your current pivot season. Allow God to speak to your heart about where he has you and his promises about you.

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7. Are You a Singer Who’s Not Singing? 5 Quick Ways to Step Out of Your Silence and into Your Voice Again!

Fri, 10 May 2024 23:26:49 +1000

7. Are You a Singer Who’s Not Singing? 5 Quick Ways to Step Out of Your Silence and into Your Voice Again!

I was in a place of not wanting to sing - anywhere. Not in the car, not in the shower, not at church. I share how I got to that point, and what brought me out of it.

Here are 5 things you can do today to help you enjoying singing again:

1. Sing fun, silly things for fun for no one in particular

2. Find a place to show up and sing regularly

3. Check In - How are you doing in this moment?

4. Move your body! - Have fun, dance, stretch

5. Breath - find deep, easy breathing again

BONUS - Give it away! Sing for someone to love and nurture them.

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6. We Can Do What Jesus Did - 6 Ways This Changed My Life

Fri, 03 May 2024 22:20:03 +1000

6. We Can Do What Jesus Did - 6 Ways This Changed My Life

Everything that Jesus did on earth, he did to model what WE would do too, as his followers, as Children of God.

We are called to life WITH God, not just FOR God. We are invited into a partnership to see God's realm here on earth.

We are called to life like Jesus did:

Union with God
Be filled with Holy Spirit and have the power of God flowing through us for:
- Miracles
- Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Healing
- Deliverance from Demonic Oppression

How has this changed my life?

I expect things to happen when I pray
I can Partner with God's authority - speak directly to command change.
I protect the presence of God in me
My life goals are framed by what it looks like to bring heaven to earth
I take what God says as truth, rather than my current experiences
I steward what God says about me - my identity and my calling

-> How would this change how you lived today?

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5. 10-Minute Heart Scan with God for Singers

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:01:52 +1000

5. 10-Minute Heart Scan with God for Singers

Goal: Wholehearted Living!

Psalm 51:10

“Create in me a clean heart, O God;
and renew a right spirit within me.”

Psalm 51:6

“You desire truth in the inward parts,
And in the hidden parts You will make me to know wisdom.”

What's Required?

Honesty about where you’re at
Curiosity
Openness to hear from God ***

10-Minute Heart Scan:

1. Ask Yourself:

"How’s your heart?"

Write down your thoughts.

2. Speak it Outloud:

Take a few moments to sit in stillness and just breath. Reflect on what you’ve just written about your heart and start to describe out loud that state of your heart right now, summarizing what you’ve written.

3. Invite Holy Spirit into the Process:

Ask Outloud:

"Holy Spirit, what would you like to reveal to me today about my heart?"

OR Pray this Scripture Outloud (Psalm 139:23-24 TPT):

INVITE: “God, I invite your searching gaze into my heart"
RECOGNIZE: “See if there is any path of pain I’m walking on"
RELEASE: “Lead me back to your glorious, everlasting ways - the path that brings me back to you”

Implement:

Grab one thing Holy Spirit highlighted to you today - write it on a sticky note to put somewhere prominent.
Share with a friend or your spouse this week.

*** Trouble Hearing from God? Listen to Episode 3:

3. Dry season with God? Five Unique Ways to Hear From God Again as a Singer in the Performing Arts

Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

4. Singing is Your Superpower: Using Your Voice as a Tool to Do Hard Things

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4. Singing is Your Superpower: Using Your Voice as a Tool to Do Hard Things

You can use your singing voice as a processing tool - to help you move from one thing to another! Examples from my recent birth story.

"HARD" is not the same thing as "BAD."

Recorded: April 12, 2024

Released: April 19, 2024

Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

3. Dry season with God? Five Unique Ways to Hear From God Again as a Singer in the Performing Arts

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3. Dry season with God? Five Unique Ways to Hear From God Again as a Singer in the Performing Arts

1. Variations on Journaling:

* Voice Journaling

* Asking God Specific Questions

* DM-ing with God!

2. During Worship

3. The Bible

* Reading Scripture Outloud

* Singing Scripture

4. Ministry - Drawing on Giftings

* Praying for people

* Encouraging Others

5. Dreams and Interpretation

Which are you going to try this week?

Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

2. Start Here - Escape Your Desert Season by Plotting Your Journey as a Singer

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2. Start Here - Escape Your Desert Season by Plotting Your Journey as a Singer

Ask Yourself and Give a Title for Each Season:

1. Where are you now?

2. Where have you been?

3. Where are you going? / What are your Hopes and Dreams?

Then plot these on a map!

Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

1. The Elusive Heart: Unpacking Your Heart with God as a Singer in the Performing Arts

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 02:44:31 +1100

The Elusive Heart: Unpacking Your Heart with God as a Singer in the Performing Arts

Learn about:

* My Journey

* Why I Started this Podcast

* The Importance of the State of your Heart

* A Vision for the Arts Partnered with God

* My 4 Goals for this Podcast

Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

Trailer: Singers! Inviting You on a Spiritual Heart Journey with God

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Welcome to The Heart of a Singer Podcast. I’m Sarah Toth, Heart Coach, mom of 2, trained opera singer, and passionate lover of Jesus.

This podcast is a home for Christian women who have trained and worked in singing, opera, and musical theater; but maybe you’ve found yourself in a place of unrest, bottled-up emotions, and even feeling far from God. But through the hurt of your circumstances, you might be feeling an invitation from the Lord - to learn to hear his voice more clearly and to open up yours in a new way.

It’s time to move out of your desert season, musically, spiritually, and emotionally so that you can move forward in a healthy way and step out into the next chapter that God has for you.

So I invite you to open up your journal, grab your favorite pen, and then join me, as we move from Stuck to Thriving, while unlocking your heart again to beat for His Kingdom Purposes.

Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com