Laura Murray: Becoming a Person of Welcome: The Spiritual Practice of Hospitality

Laura Murray: Becoming a Person of Welcome: The Spiritual Practice of Hospitality

Author: Cheryl Scruggs April 2, 2026 Duration: 34:41

Join me today as I chat with the beautiful  Laura B. Murray who gives us a lifeline to THRIVING!

Laura joins Cheryl Scruggs on Thriving Beyond Belief to talk about the deeper meaning of hospitality and why it's about far more than opening your home. Drawing from her book Becoming a Person of Welcome, Laura shares how true hospitality begins with the heart and becomes a spiritual practice of making others feel seen, valued, and loved.

In this conversation, Laura challenges the idea of hospitality as performance and offers a richer vision rooted in God's welcome of us. Through stories from her Armenian heritage, everyday community life, and church leadership, she invites listeners to embrace authentic belonging, meaningful connection, and a life shaped by generosity and grace.

Related Links:


Life has a way of becoming a series of obligations, leaving many women feeling stretched thin and disconnected from a sense of deeper purpose. Thriving Beyond Belief with Cheryl Scruggs addresses this reality head-on, offering more than just simple encouragement. Hosted by Cheryl Scruggs, this podcast creates a space for honest conversations about navigating the complexities of modern womanhood through a lens of faith. Listeners will find episodes that delve into the practical challenges of stress management, the intentional work of building healthy relationships, and the spiritual foundation required to move from merely surviving to genuinely flourishing. The discussions are rooted in Christian principles, exploring how spirituality intersects with everyday culture and personal struggles. It’s a resource for those seeking to untangle the chaos and cultivate a life marked by resilience and joy. By engaging with this podcast, you join a community focused on tangible support and authentic growth, where the goal is to build a sustainable, thriving existence that feels both attainable and extraordinary.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Thriving Beyond Belief with Cheryl Scruggs
Podcast Episodes
Erin Kerry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:50
Erin Kerry is an integrative health coach and functional nutritionist. She is the host of the top-ranked podcast Sparking Wholeness and the owner of the coaching company Sparking Wholeness. As a survivor of mental illnes…
Amy Daughters: You Cannot Mess This Up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:30
It's 2014 and Amy Daughters is a forty-six-year old stay-at-home mom living in Dayton, Ohio. She returns to her hometown of Houston over the Thanksgiving holiday to discuss her parents' estate—and finds herself hurled ba…
Leslie Means [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:55
On today's episode of Thriving Beyond Belief, Cheryl is joined by the incredibly inspiring Leslie Means — a wife, mama of three, former TV anchor, storyteller, and the founder of Her View From Home, a vibrant online comm…
Cally Logan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:25
Meet Cally! Unveil the hidden potential within and discover your true identity at the lunch table of life with The Wallflower That Bloomed by Cally Logan. Cally invites readers to break free from the labels society place…
Cheryl Scruggs (Solo Episode) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:15
Solo episode with Cheryl Scruggs! Related Links: WEBSITE: Thriving Beyond Belief: Courageous, Rooted, Thriving Women (Paperback)
Carol McLeod [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:23
Carol McLeod is a best-selling author, Bible teacher, and the vibrant voice behind The Significant Women Podcast. With 18 books to her name—including the upcoming Overflowing and the prison ministry–inspiring Meanwhile—C…
Dr. Kevin Chapman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:57
Dr. Chapman is the founder and director of the Kentucky Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (KYCARDS) where he specializes in the assessment and treatment of anxiety and related disorders. Dr. Chapman is a Diplomate…