Beth McCall, a registered dietitian, sports nutrition specialist, and founder of 'Purposeful Fueling', has released her debut book, Hello Peace, inviting women to trade fear, comparison, and shame for lasting peace in Christ. Published by Lucid Books, the book weaves McCall's personal journey through an eating disorder, pregnancy, and motherhood with biblical truth, practical reflection, and guided journaling prompts.
In a culture that often pressures women to meet impossible standards, Hello Peace offers a refreshing alternative: laying down the pursuit of perfection and embracing the freedom found in Christ. McCall shares her own struggles and victories, aiming to help readers rediscover an identity rooted not in appearance or performance but in God's unchanging love.
McCall explained that the book originated during a season of deep prayer while she was pregnant with her son. 'I was wrestling with fear, identity, and old wounds, and I sensed the Lord gently leading me to take what He was teaching me in private and turn it into something that could encourage other women,' she said. More than a memoir, Hello Peace serves as an interactive spiritual companion, inviting readers to reflect on their own stories through Scripture-based application and journaling exercises.
As a registered dietitian and sports nutrition specialist with over a decade of experience working with athletes, McCall has long focused on physical wellness. However, she emphasizes that lasting health extends beyond nutrition and fitness. 'Our culture spends so much time teaching women how to change their bodies,' she said. 'God wants to transform our hearts. Real freedom comes when our identity is anchored in Christ instead of our reflection in the mirror.'
McCall credits her faith and the encouragement of her family for inspiring her writing and ministry. She noted that one of the greatest challenges was sharing tender parts of her story, but she learned that vulnerability can be an act of obedience that helps others. 'God often uses the places where we've experienced healing to help bring healing to others,' she said.
For aspiring authors, McCall offers simple advice: 'Just begin. I never started journaling because I planned to write a book. I simply had something on my heart and followed where God was leading.' Hello Peace is now available, offering women a path to peace not through striving but through surrendering to the One who created them.
