Registered dietitian, sports nutrition specialist, and founder of ‘Purposeful Fueling,’ Beth McCall has announced the release of her debut book, Hello Peace, inviting women to trade fear, comparison, and shame for lasting peace in Christ. Published by Lucid Books, the book combines a deeply personal narrative with biblical truth, practical reflection, and guided journaling prompts to help readers embrace God’s design for their lives and rediscover an identity rooted in His love rather than appearance or performance.
In a culture that often imposes impossible standards on women, Hello Peace offers a refreshing alternative: laying down the pursuit of perfection and experiencing freedom in Christ. McCall draws from her own journey through an eating disorder, pregnancy, and motherhood, speaking with vulnerability to women who have struggled with body image or identity. ‘I’ve always felt closest to Scripture and to Jesus through journaling,’ said McCall. ‘This book was born during a season of deep prayer while I was pregnant with my 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.’
More than a memoir, Hello Peace serves as an interactive spiritual companion, inviting readers to reflect on their own stories through journaling prompts and Scripture-based application. McCall’s transparent storytelling creates space for women to process their experiences while discovering that true peace comes not from self-change but from heart transformation by God. ‘This book doesn’t simply tell my story,’ McCall explained. ‘It invites readers into their own. My hope is that every woman who opens these pages walks away knowing she is not alone, that she is deeply loved by God, and that He is not calling her back to who she used to be. He’s calling her forward into who she is becoming.’
With over a decade of experience serving high school, collegiate, and professional athletes as a registered dietitian and sports nutrition specialist, McCall has focused on physical wellness. Yet she believes 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 family for inspiring her writing and ministry. While writing Hello Peace, she learned that vulnerability is obedience. ‘One of the greatest challenges was having the courage to share the parts of my story that are still tender,’ she said. ‘But I’ve learned that God often uses the places where we’ve experienced healing to help bring healing to others.’ For aspiring authors, McCall advises: ‘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.’
Whether readers are navigating pregnancy, motherhood, body image struggles, or seeking a deeper understanding of their identity in Christ, Hello Peace reminds them that peace is found by surrendering to the One who created them. For more information on the publisher, visit Lucid Books.
