Sparkle Speak (Sparkle Speak)
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| 04 Apr 2022 | 19: Ruth Anderson / Permission to be honest with God & dealing with loss. | 00:23:27 | |
Ruth shares her story and talks about giving ourselves (and others) permission to be our authentic selves in front of God and others. She talks abou tthe death of her husband and how that has impacted her life and walk with God. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 21 Sep 2021 | 10: Maryann Laboe/ Relying on the truth of Scripture | 00:34:53 | |
Maryann Laboe comes on to share her story of how she found her faith in God. She shares about what her travels overseas and moving to San Francisco have taught her, as well as how she moved from seeking God as a "feeling" and started relying on the truth of His word. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 08 Jul 2021 | 1: Elle Lambadarios / Overcoming shame & finding community | 00:38:53 | |
Kathryn sits down with Elle to hear how she came to know God in her 20's. Elle shares how she has overcome shame, found solid community in NYC, and how God has met her in her marriage and life in her 30's. Tune in and enjoy this conversation of faith! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 29 Jan 2025 | 3 Questions to Ask When Making a Change | 00:21:41 | |
In this episode of the Sparkle Speak Podcast, we dive into the powerful decision-making framework that can help us as we navigate life’s choices with confidence and clarity. We explore three questions (credited from The Courageous Parenting Podcast).
Join us as we unpack how these questions can transform the decision-making process, and empower us to make choices that honor God’s calling in our lives. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 18 Apr 2024 | Living as Close to the Earth as Possible | 00:39:55 | |
In honor of Earth Day, today's episode features our special guest, Suze Bertsch, a wife/ mother, and creative engineer living in Michigan. Suze embodies a philosophy of mindful consumption and ethical living. She breaks down what "sustainability" actually means, and talks about her passion for reducing waste and consumption, emphasizing the importance of products that align with our values and support ethically sourced materials. She highlights some of her favorite products, and reminds us of the significance of considering the impact of our purchases on the planet and human quality of life. Suze advocates for a lifestyle that embraces simplicity, avoiding processed foods and synthetic materials, and instead, choosing products that honor our connection to the earth. Scripture: "Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” - Genesis 1:26 NIV "The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it." Genesis 2:15 ESV Products and Resources: *This is not an ad for these products mentioned above
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| 09 Jun 2023 | 52: From Homeless to Found with Author Jennifer Slattery | 00:29:10 | |
Join us as we speak to Jennifer Slattery (Author, Speaker and Ministry Leader of WhollyLoved Ministries). Jennifer is also the Podcast Host of "Faith Over Fear" and "Your Daily Bible Verse". Jennifer shares her experience with substance abuse/ trauma, homelessness, and the healing she found in Jesus. https://whollyloved.com/beliefs Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 14 Mar 2022 | 18: Christa Dodge / Healing after miscarriage & walking through greif with God. | 00:27:17 | |
Christa shares her story of walking through a season of grief after miscarriage. Her beautiful story talks about hope and God's love in the midst of pain. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 28 Feb 2022 | 17: Anna and Anna / Spiritual Healing | 00:26:59 | |
Anna and Anna both share their unique stories of finding Jesus amidst personal struggle. They talk about spiritual AND physical healing and how God has met them right where they were. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 10 Aug 2021 | 5: Betsy Laboe / Vision of Sparkle | 00:16:17 | |
Founder of Sparkle Betsy Laboe talks about how she came to know God and why she calls herself a Christian. She also shares her heart for Sparkle and why she wanted to start a women's ministry that focuses on connecting women. Tune in to the conversation! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 12 Jun 2024 | The "Secret Sauce" to the Christian Walk (Repost) | 00:36:55 | |
Let's revisit one of our earlier episodes of Sparkle Speak! Sara Kreig, wife, mother of two, and full- time Women's Ministry Director, discusses her personal faith journey. She shares what she believes is the "Secret Sauce" to Christian living ; “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer” (Romans 12:12). Find us: www.sparklefaith.com IG: @_sparklefaith_ @LifeAudio
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| 15 Aug 2023 | 57: Back to the Basics: Loving God & Loving Others | 00:35:41 | |
Our newest Sparkle Board Member, Carla Chennault, joins us to discuss her faith. Carla is a former school Principal, and a current Education Director. She is a speaker, mother, educator, and writer, who specializes in "optimizing others". In this episode we discuss the division our country is facing, as well as topics such as race and the LGBTQ community. Carla shares how God has been putting it on her soul to talk about getting back to the basics: loving God and loving others. We discuss the topic of how exactly DO we love our neighbor? Especially if that neighbor holds different values or beliefs? Valuable quotes from this episode:
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| 13 Jul 2021 | 2: Lina Ruvolo / Complete surrender & discovering the joys of the Christian life | 00:35:56 | |
Lina shares her story of how she started to walk with God in her life. She shares how it took a breakup from her fiancé, and turning to complete surrender to discover the joys of the Christian life. Tune in now to hear her story of faith! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 17 May 2024 | Getting "Unstuck" with Pastor and Author Kimberly Jones | 00:30:34 | |
Pastor and best-selling Author, Kimberly Jones, joins us on this episode to discuss her new book - "Unstuck: 90 Days of Inspiration, Encouragement, and the Promise of New Life." We'll explore what it means to break free from being "stuck" and how to embrace a life of purpose and possibility. Pastor Kimberly Jones, also known as Real Talk Kim on Instagram. She wears many hats — mother, pastor, entrepreneur, mentor, motivational speaker, and best-selling author. But above all, she's on a mission to love people back to life. With her infectious energy and unwavering faith, she travels the world spreading messages of hope and empowerment. You might have seen her on shows like Preachers of Atlanta, and Dr. Oz. She’s also a Senior Pastor at her church in Atlanta and a mother to two sons.
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| 20 Sep 2024 | Finding Peace During Career Transitions | 00:37:27 | |
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Assistant Worship Director and former Labor and Delivery Nurse, Cat Gibson, who shares her inspiring faith story that began in her early childhood. Growing up in a Christian family, Cat found solace in Psalm 23 during life’s toughest moments. As she reflects on her journey, Cat opens up about her significant career shift from a labor and delivery nurse to embracing the unknown. She candidly discusses the identity shifts that accompany such a transition, exploring how faith played a crucial role in redefining her purpose and navigating uncertainty. Join us for a conversation filled with vulnerability, hope, and the profound ways faith can guide us through life’s changes. Whether you're facing your own crossroads or seeking inspiration, Cat's story is sure to resonate. Don’t miss this uplifting episode!
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| 18 Oct 2021 | 14: Jayla Gracey / Encountering grace in Christ & leading women | 00:33:49 | |
Jayla shares her story of encountering grace in Christ, as well as what God has taught her through becoming a leader in the church. Grab your cup of coffee and tune in! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 11 Jul 2022 | 26: Rachel and Lois / Mom & Daughter share their story! | 00:29:55 | |
Lois and Rachel join us to share their powerful story about a challenging prenatal diagnosis that led Lois to trust God even further with her daughter Rachel's life. By trusting God, they both have seen his GREAT plans, and they share how he has shown them how to view our weaknesses as our ultimate strengths. "Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong." - 2 Corinthians 12: 8-10 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 23 Feb 2024 | Four Ways to Manage Disappointment When Life Doesn't Go According to Plan | 00:15:14 | |
Have you ever had to deal with disappointment after failed plans or a "re-route" in your daily routine? It can sometimes be tough to overcome those emotions and move forward in peace ~ a challenge we certainly have all faced from time to time! In this episode, we discuss "4 Ways to Manage Disappointment When Life Doesn't Go According to Plan".
Philippians: 4: 6-7 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Proverbs 16:9 "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
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| 26 Jan 2024 | The Balancing Act | 00:24:59 | |
Do you ever feel like you are spinning multiple plates - with one always falling? Do you ever feel like you "can't do it all" the way other people seem to be able to? Your host Kathryn has been feeling this lately, and has some tips to share! Listen to hear what God has been speaking through the lies and disappointment when life seems to be overwhelming.
Matthew 19:26 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing."
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| 03 Nov 2023 | "Stay in Psalms Until you Feel Better" (with Founder of Moe Mountains) | 00:40:54 | |
Welcome back to another episode of Sparkle Speak! We are joined by our special guest, Lauren, who shares her journey navigating grief after unexpectedly losing her mom in college. She walks us through some of the best advice she has received, reads Psalm 23, and shares about her business, Moe Mountains (a backpacking tour available to women in Montana!) Find us below: Websites https://moe-mountains.my.canva.site/
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| 22 May 2023 | 51: "Christian Parent / Crazy World" with Author Catherine Segars | 00:23:02 | |
Catherine Segars is an award-winning actress and playwright––––turned stay-at-home-mom––––turned author, speaker, podcaster, blogger, and motherhood apologist. This homeschooling mama of five is the host of CHRISTIAN PARENT/CRAZY WORLD, a Life Audio podcast about being a godly parent in an ungodly world, which was named the 2022 Best Kids and Family Podcast by Spark Media . She is author of "Five Myths About Motherhood That Make You Feel Mere, and Why They're Wrong," which delves into critical cultural issues that affect families and marginalize mothers. She is a contributing writer for Crosswalk and iBelieve, where her articles reach tens of thousands of readers every month, and she has been published by Focus on the family, Christian Headlines, inCourage, and Arise Daily. Catherine has a B.A. and an M.A. in Communications and is earning an M.A. in Christian Apologetics to help parents navigate through dangerous secular landmines and establish a sound Biblical foundation for their kids. In this episode we discuss how wrestling with God allows us to model the Christian walk to our kids. We also discuss the redemptive power of God, and how we can trust him with our dreams, desires, and born/unborn children. Websites: Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 08 May 2023 | 50: Extracting the Precious with Host of the “Hearing Jesus” Podcast | 00:29:54 | |
Welcome back to a VERY special episode of sparkle speak ~ our 50th episode! We are honored to have been able to share 50 incredible stories - with hopefully many more on the horizon! Today’s episode features our special guest, Rachael Groll, who is the voice behind the Hearing Jesus Podcast. Rachael is the author of "She Hears: Learning to Listen to Jesus and Go". Rachael and her husband Tim live in PA, where they are part of a church plant in a neighboring community. They have three beautiful daughters: and Rachael serves as a staff pastor of a non-denominational church. We discuss what it looks like to encourage women to harness the value God places on our voices and “go tell your brothers”.
website: https://shehears.org/
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| 30 Aug 2024 | The Battle for Our Souls (Spiritual Warfare) | 00:31:19 | |
(Repost) Our guest, Angie Pryor, comes on to share her story of how she became a believer in Jesus, through a powerful dream during a potentially fatal illness. In her dream, she experienced the battle for her soul between good and evil.
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| 26 Oct 2021 | 15: Abi Hughes / Filling up with Jesus & seeing His faithfulness | 00:27:42 | |
Abi joins us this week to share how God filled "the hole" in her heart, how we remember His constant faithfulness- and we chat motherhood feelings! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 11 Oct 2021 | 13: Karen Melby / Finding delight in the Lord through grief and loss | 00:37:27 | |
Karen shares her story of how she walked through the loss of her husband. She shares how God gave her special glimpses into finding delight in the Lord through grief and loss, and how she saw the gospel brought to life. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 13 Oct 2023 | Are You Ready to Move from Victim to Victor? (Ft. Author/Speaker Cynthia Garrett) | 00:46:14 | |
Welcome back to another episode of Sparkle Speak! Listen to our guest - Cynthia Garrett - share about her books: "Prodigal Daughter : A Journey Home to Identity” and “I Choose Victory: Moving from Victim to Victor”. Cynthia is a LOVELY human – we discuss moving from a victim’s mindset towards one of victory. She quotes: “We are the sum total of the choices that we make in Christ who created us." We discuss what it means to transform our minds so we can win mental battles, and choose victory despite our trials. We discuss forgiveness and what it means to honor the gift of forgiveness that Jesus gave the world. Disclaimer: One of the topics we discuss is sexual abuse and the healing Cynthia experienced. At the end, Cynthia also shares a couple interesting moments from her time spent in Hollywood! "Cynthia began her career in television on VH1 before going on to host LATER w/Cynthia Garrett on NBC, making her the first African American woman to ever host a network late night show. She now travels the world speaking, teaching, preaching and sharing life and Jesus in her own unique and powerful way". (Taken from Cynthia Garrett Ministries - https://www.cynthiagarrett.org/)
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| 11 Apr 2022 | 20: Marilena Ruvolo / Trusting God with Financial Peace | 00:37:42 | |
Marilena talks about how God has changed her heart from one of not understanding the full picture of what it meant to have a relationship with God, to one that trusts God with BIG things... like financial faith. Tune in and take a listen to this beautiful story full of awesome answers to prayer. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 20 Jul 2023 | 55: Mental Health, Intrusive Thoughts, and Finding Healing | 00:36:38 | |
On today's episode we have our very special guest, Amy Fabian. Amy currently lives in Nashville and works for Catholic Charities, where she helps place refugees into housing locations. We discuss Amy's journey with mental health healing, the facility she found to help her, and we chat about moving from a victim's mentality towards a place of ultimate healing. We dialogue over the ultimate question: "Are we going to choose to heal?" Scripture in this episode: "Peter spoke up and said, 'But Lord, where would we go? No one but you gives us the revelation of eternal life'." - John 6:68 The Passion Translation (TPT) Psalm 139: 1-6: O Lord, you have searched me and known me! Rogers Behavioral Health: https://rogersbh.org/ Find us: @_sparklefaith_ @amylynnfabian1st Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 13 Sep 2021 | 9: Sara Kreig / The "secret sauce" : being joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer | 00:40:16 | |
Sara works in women's minsitry and shares her story of how she grew up in a home with no spiritual influence. As that quickly changed, she shares her experience of learning about God and how He has since changed her life. She shares the "secret sauce" about being joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer - a story you don't want to miss! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 05 Jul 2023 | 54: Raising Boys and "Watching in Wonder" with Author Catherine Claire Larson | 00:28:01 | |
After graduating with a masters degree in biblical studies, Catherine Claire Larson spent 7 years writing with Chuck Colson for Breakpoint Radio, Christianity Today, and Newsweek Online. Today, she writes amidst the clatter and curiosity of six young children. She is also the author of "Waiting in Wonder: Growing in faith while you’re expecting.” On this episode we discuss her new book called "Watching in Wonder: Growing in faith during your baby's first year" – a weekly devotional journal that will inspire you to record stories and prayers for your newborn as you create a memory book that you (and they) will treasure for years to come. If you like what Catherine has to share, you can head to the links in our show notes to purchase a copy! "He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young." -Isaiah 40:11 NIV "Now I say it again — this Christ is more of an artist than the artists — he works in living spirit and flesh, he makes men instead of statues" - Vincent Van Gogh. "God invites us to be a part of shaping a living soul of inestimable worth. Our houses are going to fall apart, but these souls are going to last forever." Website & Social Media: Catherineclairelarson.com and @catherineclairelarson Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 25 Apr 2022 | 21: Susan Sorensen/ God confidence and praying through cancer | 00:25:12 | |
Susan shares her story of how God helped her live out her truest personality, and how he has walked with her in her experience with cancer, infertility, adoption, and even publishing a book called "Praying Through Cancer: A 90-Day Devotional for Women". https://www.christianbook.com/praying-through-cancer-devotional-for-women/susan-sorensen/9780785241584/pd/241584?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=christian-living-0-20%7C241584&p=1179710&utm_source=google&dv=c&gclid=CjwKCAjwjZmTBhB4EiwAynRmD9JHKYxwXaK-l4ZnK_nJtwRU1UVmY0_JlwFh6u0vqR60CwkYmCkI-RoC2JIQAvD_BwE Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 09 May 2022 | 22: Alli Tjernlund / Navigating Motherhood | 00:29:38 | |
Alli, Kathryn's old co-host for Watered Wednesdays, comes back on the pod! The two reunite to talk about Alli's faith story, and how in motherhood we often times "don't know where we are going, but we know where to turn". Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 26 Apr 2023 | 49: Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage with Author Jodie Berndt | 00:32:25 | |
Hello Sparkle Squad! This week on Sparkle Speak, we have author Jodie Berndt on to discuss her new book "Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage" (releasing April 25th). Pick up your copy of "Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Scriptures-Your-Marriage-Relationship/dp/0310367093
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| 03 Aug 2021 | 4: Haley Woodcock / Rebuilding trust in the Lord through a challenging health situation | 00:21:19 | |
Haley shares her personal story of what Christianity means to her. She shares the step by step journey she took to rebuild her faith and trust in the Lord through challenging health situations. Grab a cup of joe and tune in for some encouragement! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 01 Nov 2021 | 16: Nikki Catherincchia / Finding Jesus and experiencing healing through loss and heartbreak. | 00:24:16 | |
Nikki Catherincchia shares her powerful story of how God revealed Himself to her. Her story centers on how God showed himself to her as a seeking young adult, and then further healed her heart as she experienced loss and grief- showing us that God ALWAYS redeems brokenness and is close to the broken hearted. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 30 Aug 2023 | "Moving Beyond Brokenness to Build a Beautiful Life" with Author Anh Lin | 00:40:53 | |
Welcome back to Sparkle Speak! In today's episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Anh Lin, author and interior stylist living in LA, who discusses her new book “Forever Home: Moving Beyond Brokenness to Build a Strong and Beautiful Life.'"– releasing on September 26th 2023. "In 'Forever Home,' Anh speaks on resilience, healing, and transformation. With wisdom born from her own experiences, she unveils the essence of our common desires as humans– the desire for lasting peace and finding our safe haven amidst life's storms. In this conversation, we discuss the concepts of her book; removing the patterns that no longer serve us, renewing our foundation, rebuilding the framework, reinforcing boundaries; and finally, restoring the beauty within and around us. So, if you've ever asked 'why does this keep happening to me?' – this episode is for you. You can find Anh and follow her on instagram @girlandtheword. Also, at the end of this interview I go on a little rant about my personal journey with boundaries and therapy – so stay tuned if you want a little more insight into that – but for now- after a few words from our sponsors – let’s hear from Anh and what inspires her "cozy"! Find us on Instagram @_sparklefaith_ or www.sparklefaith.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 26 Jul 2024 | Healing After Miscarriage | 00:25:50 | |
REPOST: Christa shares her story of walking through a season of grief after miscarriage. Her beautiful story talks about hope and God's love in the midst of pain.
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| 17 May 2022 | 23: Carol Ford / Maintaining Peace & Staying the Course | 00:33:40 | |
Kathryn talks to her very special guest... her own GRANDMA! They chat about finding peace in any circumstance. They also unwrap the idea of keeping our eyes on God, first and foremost, to keep on course. "Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory." Romans 5: 1-2 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 01 Nov 2024 | 3 Reasons to Write God's Words on Our Doorframes | 00:19:50 | |
In today's episode, we speak on the command God gives us to write His words on our doorframes. We explore three reasons he may have us do this, and some practical ways in which we can execute this in our homes! We end on Scripture from Proverbs and 2 Corinthians which reminds us that our hearts are the ultimate landing place for God's words to dwell. "These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates." Deuteronomy 6:6-9 "Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates." Deuteronomy 11:18-20 "You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts." 2 Corinthians 3:3 "Do not let truth and mercy leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will find favor and good understanding, in the sight of God and people. Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding." Proverbs 3: 3-6 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 20 Jul 2021 | 3: Kathryn Calibeo / Finding spiritual healing in dark times | 00:30:21 | |
Get to know your host Kathryn better as she shares her personal story of how she came to make her faith a priority. As a Junior at MSU, she fell into a low place - and through that - learned to seek Jesus as the source of life and light in her life. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 12 Jul 2024 | Sowing Seeds to Achieve Our Desires | 00:15:06 | |
Galatians 6: 7-10 : Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. 2 Corinthians 6: 7-10: Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses; in beatings, imprisonments and riots; in hard work, sleepless nights and hunger; in purity, understanding, patience and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; in truthful speech and in the power of God; with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left; through glory and dishonor, bad report and good report; genuine, yet regarded as impostors; known, yet regarded as unknown; dying, and yet we live on; beaten, and yet not killed; sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything. Jeremiah 17: 5-8 This is what the Lord says: “Cursed is the one who trusts in man, “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, Psalm 1: Blessed is the one Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 11 Apr 2023 | 48: Surviving the Unsurvivable with Author Sonya Hunter | 00:22:25 | |
Sonya Hunter has launched her debut book Unsurvivable, which encourages readers to look for the rainbow through their darkest storms. Sonya walks us through how God showed up for her and her son after a fatal car accident that left them battling for life and healing. As we go through some of life's greatest storms, it's nice to know we are not alone, but also that Jesus is in control through it all.
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| 16 Aug 2021 | 6: Carol Martin / Holy Spirit Power | 00:25:18 | |
Carol shares her beautiful story of redemption through tapping into the Holy Spirit. She talks about how that impacted her life 6 years ago specifically, and how it continues to transform her life today. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 27 Jun 2022 | 25: Angie Pryor / Spiritual Warfare | 00:31:13 | |
Our guest Angie shares with us a powerful story of what she experienced during a near death experience when she was young (12 min). She had a dream during a battle with pnedmonia that changed her life! Her story reminds us that there are two forces at war for our souls, and one is by far the greatest. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 20 Jun 2024 | Reconnecting with God When Spiritually Disconnected | 00:22:15 | |
Join us for a fireside chat about getting our hearts reconnected to God when we feel like we are in a spiritual "desert".
“If you repent, I will restore you that you may serve me" - Jeremiah 15:19 "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land." -2 Chronicles 7:14
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| 29 Nov 2023 | What Does it Look Like to Neighbor Well? (With Author Dr. Emily Smith) | 00:37:32 | |
Dr. Emily Smith, global health expert and creator of the popular Her new book, The Science of the Good Samaritan: Thinking Bigger Dr. Emily Smith is an assistant professor in the department of emergency medicine/surgery at Duke University and at the Duke Global Health Institute (DGHI) and previously spent four years at Baylor University in the department of public health. During the COVID-19 pandemic, her Friendly Neighbor Epidemiologist Facebook page reached over 10 million people during 2020-2021. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 09 Feb 2024 | “If I Don’t Laugh I’ll Cry” with Author Molly Stillman | 00:36:03 | |
Molly Stillman joins us to discuss her new book, “If I Don’t Laugh I’ll Cry : How Death, Debt, and Comedy Led to a Life of Faith, Farming, and Forgetting What I Came Into this Room For...”. She talks about discovering her faith in Christ, and how that brought her to a place of peace more than any “self-help” method could. She discusses personal loss, crawling out of debt after irresponsible financial decisions, and how it’s “possible to gain everything if we are willing to surrender it all to Jesus”.
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| 03 May 2024 | Taming the Tongue with Author/Speaker Karen Ehman | 00:34:26 | |
Michigan based author and speaker, Karen Ehman, joins us to talk about her books "Keep It Shut: What to Say, How to Say It, and When to Say Nothing at All" and "Zip It: The Keep It Shut 40-Day Challenge". We discuss her motivations for writing this book, as well as her inspiration for avoiding gossip. Karen provides us with some practical advice through stories on how to handle gossip in a godly way, and some wisdom learned on how to make our words "sweet like honey", rather than damaging and unwholesome. Scripture: Proverbs 10:19: "Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues." Proverbs 15:4: "The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit." Ephesians 4:29: "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen". Colossians 4:6: "Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone." Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey - sweet to the soul, and healthy for the body".
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| 14 Jun 2022 | 24: Sadie Wilson / An Artist's Perspective on Holding Dreams with an Open Hand | 00:35:04 | |
Sadie shares her story of how she stepped out in faith to pursue a career as an artist. She talks about the power of prayer, holding every opportunity and choice losely with an open hand, and what God has shown her through different moments in life. She also shares why she is drawn to drawing clouds in the sky! Check out her work at https://www.sadiewilsonart.com/ or @sadiewilsonart on Instagram! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 04 Oct 2024 | Praying for Loved Ones to Know Jesus | 00:36:29 | |
Join us in this heartfelt episode as we welcome Maria Mukrdechian, author of The Return: Believing the Faithfulness of God in Calling Your Prodigal Home. Maria’s powerful story began in her living room, where a sincere prayer for healing from a cigarette addiction led her to a profound faith in Jesus. Through her journey, she’s discovered the unwavering faithfulness of God and the transformative power of prayer for our loved ones who may be wandering away from belief. Tune in as Maria shares her insights on embracing hope, the importance of persistent prayer, and the beautiful journey of welcoming prodigals back home. Whether you're a believer or seeking answers, this conversation promises to inspire and uplift your spirit!
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| 12 Sep 2022 | 27: Emily Holland / Trusting God through relationship challenges, infertility, and expectations | 00:33:23 | |
Emily comes on the podcast to share her experience with relationship challenges, infertility before becoming pregnant, and walking through a serious health scare with her sister during labor. Through it all, Emily has seen how people often fall short of our expectations, but God does not fail us. She also has learned that peace often follows an act and heart of obedience. Scripture woven within her story: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." - Romans 8:28 "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us..." Ephesians 3:20 Find us on the web: https://www.sparklefaith.com/ Find us on insta: @_sparklefaith_ Tell us about your faith journey here! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 22 Sep 2023 | New Age (Tarot Cards, Mediums) & Christianity | 00:35:33 | |
Our special guest, Kathy Marie, comes on to share about her experience as a passionate creative (owning her own Etsy shop for Christian inspired home goods and Podcast host of the show Bold and Beautiful). Kathy grew up Catholic, transferred to New Age practices (tarot cards, etc) but soon realized she wanted to recognize herself as God's daughter. She now finds joy in evangelism and using her gifts of prophesy to glorify the Lord.
Related Resource from Christianity.com: Are Tarot Cards Evil? What Should Christians Know?
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| 30 Aug 2021 | 8: Rita Howard / Loss of child and finding Jesus | 00:26:55 | |
Rita shares her testimony of how the loss of her first child after birth propelled her into a deep relationship with God, which led her to start a Christian daycare in the area. Grace Christian Learning Center has since impacted and loved on thousands of children! Her story truly speaks into how God turns all things into something beautiful; even the most heartbreaking. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 09 Aug 2024 | An Artist's Perspective on Christianity | 00:35:04 | |
[REPOST] Sadie shares her story of how she stepped out in faith to pursue a career as an artist. She talks about the power of prayer, holding every opportunity and choice losely with an open hand, and what God has shown her through different moments in life. She also shares why she is drawn to drawing clouds in the sky! Check out her work at https://www.sadiewilsonart.com/ or @sadiewilsonart on Instagram!
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| 27 Mar 2023 | 47 : Viewing God As Father This Lent Season | 00:21:53 | |
Jodie Niznik, host of the "So Much More: Creating Space for God" Podcast, joins us to share her story of faith. We discuss how often times, our own personal views of our earthly fathers, as well as the cultural view of God, hinders the way we experience him as "Abba" (Father). Jodie also points us towards her free Lent Journal, which can help prepare our hearts to receive the message of Easter this season. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 21 Jun 2023 | 53: Can We Trust God with our Finances? | 00:34:39 | |
Molly MacDonald, Founder and CEO of the Pink Fund, joins us to discuss surviving cancer, trusting God with finances, and praying specific prayers.
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| 06 Dec 2024 | The Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments | 00:31:01 | |
Our guest, Rachel Wojo, discusses her new book "Desperate Prayers; Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments". Rachel Wojo is an inspirational author, speaker, and podcaster. Through her biblical approach and personal life experiences, Rachel empowers women to discover strength and hope in everyday situations. Despite enduring the loss of her mother, adult special needs daughter, and father, Rachel remains resilient. Rachel is deeply in love with her husband, Matt, and cherishes her motherhood with six children on earth and two in heaven. In this episode we discuss how simple 3-word payers can make an impact, Bible characters called “desperados", and how sometimes God’s protection over us "looks like a limp".
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| 02 Aug 2023 | 56: Physical and Spiritual Healing with Stroke Survivor Kelly Campbell | 00:21:08 | |
Kelly Campbell survived a massive stroke at age 40 that left her physically disabled but with a passion for prayer and other survivors. She holds a Master of Divinity in Healthcare Chaplaincy and serves on the Board of Directors for Wholly Loved Ministries and for the Brain Injury Association of Georgia (BIAG). She is a single mother of adult sons and has two beautiful daughters-in-law. She leads a number of serve teams at her church and loves to use her testimony to help others. (https://whollyloved.com/meet-the-team/) In this episode, we talk about finding healing after a stroke, how Kelly changed her perspective and attitude towards healing, and moving out of a victim's mindset into a victorious one.
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| 05 Jan 2024 | Encountering God in the Rock Bottom with Counselor Diana Asaad | 00:25:27 | |
Diana Asaad joins us to share her story. Diana's family is originally from Cairo, Egypt– her grandfather helped pioneer the Protestant church there. Her parents eventually moved to America and started their life in a new land where Diana was born. From an early age she knew Jesus and walked with Him throughout life. Later on, Diana and her husband found themselves at true rock bottom. Standing in line at a food bank, she had a "moment" with God where her perspective changed. Tune in to listen more, and to learn about Diana's coaching workshops, where she helps others the way she herself has been helped!
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| 23 Aug 2021 | 7: Jill Wilkinson / God's Faithfulness | 00:26:01 | |
Sparkle member Jill Wilkinson shares her story of connecting with her faith in Jesus Christ, and also speaks into some exciting adventures she's up to lately - like producing a Broadway play! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 15 Mar 2024 | Praying Powerfully For Those Who Don't Believe | 00:18:19 | |
Our guest, Michelle McTaggart, joins us in this episode to share how her faith helped lead her parents to believe in God. Her father encountered a miracle "dream" in a near death experience that turned him from a hater of God, into a lover of God. In this conversation we touch on aspects of praying for those we love who don't believe, and how praying specifically, powerfully, and consistently can make a a bigger difference than we could ask for or imagine!
Ephesians 3:20: "Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think."
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| 04 Oct 2021 | 12: Amanda Vernaci / "Come Stay Awhile" blogger and seeing God's faithfulness | 00:33:23 | |
Amanda comes on to share her personal story of connecting to God through Christianity. She talks about how He has proven faithful over and over again in her life, and how He recently led her to start her own blog "Come Stay Awhile". Her blog blesses other women by providing homemaking and DIY ideas while also enocuraging us to pick up our own tools and make the changes we wish to see! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 27 Sep 2021 | 11: Shelly Ford / Hearing God's Voice | 00:26:30 | |
Kathryn talks to her mom Shelly, who shares how she accepted Christ into her life at a young age. As she became older, she began to learn more about how to accept God's grace through the peaks and vallets, and how to hear His voice in a noisy world through reading His word and listening to dreams. Take a listen! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 19 Sep 2022 | 28: Shauna Garneau / "What we focus on amplifies" | 00:30:59 | |
Kathryn's friend, Shauna Garneau, comes on to share about all the things she has learned about choosing not to live in fear, what it looks like delighting in God, and a big tip for positive thinking: "what you focus on amplifies". Enjoy hearing from Shauna! "If you walk in my statutes and are careful to obey my commands, I will send you rain in its season, and the ground will yield its crops and the trees their fruit. Your threshing will continue until grape harvest and the grape harvest will continue until planting, and you will eat all the food you want and live in safety in your land.” Leviticus 26 :3-5 "Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4 "Trust in the lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6 Find us on the web: https://www.sparklefaith.com/ Find us on insta: @_sparklefaith_ & @shaunagarneau Tell us about your faith journey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1I7tr-d5D2RiqvXSR-Jx2mGBwK_W28UgwuphJlUq6ijQ/viewform?edit_requested=true Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 26 Sep 2022 | 29: Kim Merrefield / Cancer diagnosis, healing after a WHIPPLE surgery, & viewing challenges as blessings | 00:32:32 | |
Kim shares her story of healing after a WHIPPLE surgery, and what God has taught her through that season of healing. Depending on what God is trying to achieve in us will determine the specifics of how and when he chooses to heal us (loved this insight!) She talks about the process of persevering through a hard time using the metaphor of sowing and reaping, ultimately leading to a harvest and the subsequent seasons of pruning. Kim shares that she believes we are blessed when we are in difficult situations because the goal is to be sanctified and grow. Scripture mentioned in this episode: Psalm 126: 5-6: "Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them." Isaiah 28: 27-29 "Caraway is not threshed with a sledge, nor is the wheel of a cart rolled over cumin; caraway is beaten out with a rod, and cumin with a stick. Grain must be ground to make bread; so one does not go on threshing it forever. The wheels of a threshing cart may be rolled over it, but one does not use horses to grind grain. All this also comes from the Lord Almighty, whose plan is wonderful, whose wisdom is magnificent." Kim's instagram handle: @cupcakes.and.carrots Kim's website: www.cooksomelove.com Find us on the web: https://www.sparklefaith.com/ Find us on insta: @_sparklefaith_ Tell us about your faith journey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1I7tr-d5D2RiqvXSR-Jx2mGBwK_W28UgwuphJlUq6ijQ/viewform?edit_requested=true Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 03 Oct 2022 | 30: Performance Mentality vs. Saved by Grace | 00:22:30 | |
Kathryn's good friend Deirdre comes on to share her story! We talk about enjoying God’s presence through the good and the bad, wrestling with spiritual questions, working through depression, holding fast to truth, and how we can sometimes find ourselves in a place where we have everything we had ever hoped for...but really what we need most is Jesus... and only Jesus. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 05 Oct 2022 | Your Identity vs. The Lies with Cynthia Garrett's Girl Club | 01:14:21 | |
If you enjoy listening to Sparkle Speak, we've got another great show that you'll want to add to your playlist. Let us introduce you to Cynthia Garrett's Girl Club! GIRL CLUB is Real Girls having Real Talk about Real Issues and applying their very Real Faith! Join Cynthia Garrett, Christina Reynolds, Nova Page and Christina Boudreau every week for inspiring messages and thoughtful conversations. To hear more episodes of Cynthia Garrett's Girl Club, listen and subscribe for free at https://www.lifeaudio.com/cynthia-garretts-girl-club. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cynthia-garretts-girl-club/id1614082014 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04Bk2iD0OLk6OfCH3Auvt0 Kathryn will be back next week with a brand new episode of the Sparkle Speak! Thanks for listening. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 10 Oct 2022 | 31: Joanna Herman/ God's kindness, motherhood, and building our lives on solid rock rather than sinking sand | 00:27:04 | |
Romans 2 and Romans 8 are the main players in this week's podcast, where our friend Jo comes on and shares with us her journey of how she has seen God's kindness towards her in life! This kindness has served as a motivation of hers for wanting to share Jesus with others. Tune in to listen to us speak on what it's like mothering and discipling two young boys, leading a youth ministry at a church in Iowa, and encouragement to build our lives on solid ground that will sustain us through any storm. Find us on the web: https://www.sparklefaith.com/ Find us on insta: @_sparklefaith_ Tell us about your faith journey here! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 17 Oct 2022 | 32: Brittany Whelan / Praying for our Church Leaders | 00:23:07 | |
Brittany Whelan joins us to share her story and reminds us that praying for our spiritual leaders is critical for us to partake in as believers. We discuss how people are are broken, but God is not. So, what does that mean? Brittany shares about her experience and encourages us to pray for our church leaders, to expect brokenness in the church, and to partner with God in praying for that brokenness to heal. Please enjoy this story of faith! "The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds." 2 Corinthians 10:4 "I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth." 1 Timothy 2 :1-4 "Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith." Hebrews 13:7 Find us on the web: https://www.sparklefaith.com/ Find us on insta: @_sparklefaith_ Tell us about your faith journey https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1I7tr-d5D2RiqvXSR-Jx2mGBwK_W28UgwuphJlUq6ijQ/edit Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 24 Oct 2022 | 33: Dayna Voetberg / Is there even such thing as "mediocre"? | 00:29:16 | |
Dayna Voetberg shares her experience of finding and walking with Jesus! We admire her fresh take on learning what it meant to follow Christ in college (this is a perfect epi. for those just headed off to study), getting connected in community again after graduation (here's to you newly grads!). We also chat a lot about social media, and how it plays into our mental state of viewing our every day as "mediocre", when in fact, if we've decided to follow Jesus, we can expect anything BUT that. He promises us the abundant life. Please enjoy this story of faith! John 10:10: "The thief comes only to steal and ekill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." Find us on the web: https://www.sparklefaith.com/ Find us on insta: @_sparklefaith_ / @dayvoety / @kathrynlynn_ Tell us about your faith journey https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1I7tr-d5D2RiqvXSR-Jx2mGBwK_W28UgwuphJlUq6ijQ/edit Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 31 Oct 2022 | 34: Rachel Arthur / Our Circumstances Don’t Change His Character | 00:19:39 | |
Rachel shares her experience growing up as a daughter of a pastor, and how God has met her in a season grief and change. We discuss how he is a “detail-oriented” God- who blows us away by how he cares for us. Rachel is a Detroit native, and currently works for Wesleyan University in Indiana. Instagram: @sparklefaith_ @rlarthur Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 07 Nov 2022 | 35: Gabrielle Grenell/ Sensitive to the Spirit vs. Checking Boxes | 00:18:59 | |
Gabbi comes on to share with us her story of growing up in the church, learning what it meant to stop “checking boxes” in Christianity and instead learn to rely on the Holy Spirit, and what it’s been like moving across the country to find a “her place”. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 14 Nov 2022 | 36: Mikayla Scheibe / God's Hand is on Everything | 00:22:42 | |
Mikayla and Kathryn talk about how Mikayla inherited her mom's faith, and what that has meant to her since her mom has gone to be with Jesus. They also discuss relying on God rather than human relationships, and how taking personal responsibility to recognize sin leads to healing. Instagram: @chebellaphotography @barbiejoy11 @_sparklefaith_ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 28 Nov 2022 | 37: Mel McIlrath / Spiritual Motherhood | 00:34:21 | |
Kathryn and her old co-host on "Watered Wednesdays," Alli, interview Mel, who shares how she came to identify herself as a Christian, what it means to "mother" spiritually, and how we can't lead where we have not yet been ourselves. Don't forget to visit us @_sparklefaith_ and give us a 5- start review! Find Mel @mkmcilrath www.sparklefaith.com www.lifeaudio.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 06 Dec 2022 | 38: How Do We Engage in the Fight for Equality? | 00:35:20 | |
Kathryn and Alli interview Christina Carter, a single black mother of two children who uses her voice to fight for diversity and inclusion for everyone in the room. Christina shares with us the heart she has for dance and using movement to praise and worship as a ministry. She also talks about how she felt compelled to join a protest to protect the sanctity of black lives. Topics we address: How do we talk to our kids about diversity? Where do we start to engage in the fight for diversity? Our favorite quote from Christina from this episode: "All of our blood is red, we are all children of God." Find us on the web: https://www.sparklefaith.com You can also find similar faith-based podcasts at lifeaudio.com Find us on insta: @_sparklefaith_ & @carterchristina91 Tell us about your faith journey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1I7tr-d5D2RiqvXSR-Jx2mGBwK_W28UgwuphJlUq6ijQ/viewform?edit_requested=true Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 12 Dec 2022 | 39: Finding Healing Through Listening Prayer | 00:27:52 | |
This episode features and interview with Jenna Wilson, where we chat about specific ways we can engage with God in Listening Prayer. Jenna grew up in the Metro Detroit area, played volleyball at Central Michigan University, is a mom to two young kiddos, and currently is helping to launch a church and disciple-making movement (Living Army) with her husband and another couple. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 21 Dec 2022 | Faith Over Fear: Having The Courage to Process Past Traumas | 00:37:09 | |
We live in a broken world filled with broken people. Because of this, everyone experiences some level of trauma. Unfortunately, past trauma experiences can greatly impact our lives, perceptions, and interactions in the present. This special bonus episode (a preview of Faith Over Fear) sheds a light on this topic and offers valuable resources you can use in your life to gain courage. To hear more episodes of Faith Over Fear, please check out the links below! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-fear/id1500408829 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GCj0NnLVrkEqeSraSxJYx LifeAudio: https://www.lifeaudio.com/faith-over-fear Kathryn will be back next time with a brand new episode of Sparkle Speak! Thanks for listening. Follow Sparkle Speak on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_sparklefaith_ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 26 Dec 2022 | 40: How Can We Be a Part of Transforming Dark to Light? | 00:25:33 | |
This episode features and interview with former field hockey player and current Athletes in Action staff member, Lauren Bonness. We discuss her transformation into someone who called herself a believer, to someone who really saw the beauty in surrendering her desires over to Jesus to let him be in control of her heart and thoughts. She shares a powerful insight from Scripture, which highlights how we can transform the dark parts of our hearts. We discuss how much of that is choosing our words wisely in how we speak; we get to bless through our words or we can bring death. We also have the opportunities in life to join God in speaking light, seeing what's good, serparating it from the darkness, and naming it. Enjoy hearing from Lauren! Find us on the web: https://www.sparklefaith.com You can also find similar faith-based podcasts at www.lifeaudio.com Find us on insta: @_sparklefaith_ Tell us about your faith journey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1I7tr-d5D2RiqvXSR-Jx2mGBwK_W28UgwuphJlUq6ijQ/viewform?edit_requested=true Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 09 Jan 2023 | 41: Moving from Intimidation to Intimacy with God Through Prayer | 00:28:47 | |
Kathryn is joined by Donna Bur (wife, mom of three grown children, and hair stylist/ salon owner). Donna talks about her experience growing up Catholic and how God pursued her in small moments along the way, changing her intimidation of God to one of "crawling into his lap" and being loved by Him. Donna talks about a significant accident her husband experienced, and how that shook up her life. Donna also acknowledges a specific time where her prayer life was ignited, specifically from a book called, "Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire" by Jim Cymbala. She also speaks on finding her identity in Christ - which in her case, involvles Athena, protector! Please enjoy Donna's beautiful story and have a blessed week ahead! The acronym ACTS has also helped to transform her prayer life. A- Adoration : Praise Him C- Confession - Turn from sins T- Thankfulness - Thank Him S- Supplication : Ask God for what we need! 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." Ephesians 1:17 "For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better." Romans 8:28 "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Zephaniah 3: 16-17 "In that day it will be said to Jerusalem: “Do not be afraid, O Zion; Do not let your hands fall limp.“The LORD your God is in your midst, A victorious warrior. He will exult over you with joy, He will be quiet in His love, He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy." Find us on the web: https://www.sparklefaith.com You can also find similar faith-based podcasts at www.lifeaudio.com Find us on insta: @_sparklefaith_ @lifeaudio Tell us about your faith journey!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1I7tr-d5D2RiqvXSR-Jx2mGBwK_W28UgwuphJlUq6ijQ/viewform?edit_requested=true Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 16 Jan 2023 | 42: Battling Anxiety & The Daily Walk Bible | 00:28:44 | |
Rachel Cottrell joins us this week and shares about her faith journey; which includes a challenging event in college that sparked her desire to pursue obedience. She also shares about an intense struggle with anxiety, and how God showed her Scripture was the remedy. We also discuss a great tool for personal bible study: The Daily Walk Bible Find us on the web: https://www.sparklefaith.com You can also find similar faith-based podcasts at www.lifeaudio.com Find us on insta: @_sparklefaith_ @lifeaudio Tell us about your faith journey!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1I7tr-d5D2RiqvXSR-Jx2mGBwK_W28UgwuphJlUq6ijQ/viewform?edit_requested=true Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 30 Jan 2023 | 43: How to Trust God with your "Nineveh" | 00:26:37 | |
In this episode, we are joined by the former Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, Gina Sheets (2013). Gina is a born Hoosier, and maintains a small farm in Clinton County Indiana. Gina and her husband, Travis, are a part of the founding team of Hope in the Harvest Missions International, where they spent five years living and volunteering in Liberia, West Africa. We talk about how Gina knew she felt called to serve in Liberia, the beginnings of Hope in the Harvest Missions International, and the devastation she encountered in Liberia during the Ebola outbreak. Gina reveals she often feels like Jonah being called to Nineveh. Through her story, we can all find hope (and advice) for how to navigate the seasons of life where we are being called to challenging experiences. Gina gives her take on how to: 1. Know we are being called, and 2. What to do about it. Find us on the web: https://www.sparklefaith.com You can also find similar faith-based podcasts at www.lifeaudio.com Find us on insta: @_sparklefaith_ @lifeaudio Tell us about your faith journey!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1I7tr-d5D2RiqvXSR-Jx2mGBwK_W28UgwuphJlUq6ijQ/viewform?edit_requested=true Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 14 Feb 2023 | 44: "Team Us" & "Braving Sorrow Together" | 00:21:22 | |
This week we are joined by Ashleigh Slater, the co-host of the Podcast "Team Us", as well as the author of the books, "Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage" and "Braving Sorrow Together: The Transformative Power of Faith and Community When Life Is Hard." In her writing, she loves to unite the power of a good story with biblical truth and practical application to encourage readers. For more information visit AshleighSlater.com. Ashleigh and Kathryn dive into one of the Team Us Podcast's recent episodes, "How to Rescue a Valentine's Day Gone Wrong", dealing with loss after miscarriage, and anxiety with panic attacks. Scripture Meditations: “I've told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I've conquered the world.” (John 16:33, MSG). "Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:5-7). Find us on the web: https://www.sparklefaith.com You can also find similar faith-based podcasts at www.lifeaudio.com Find us on insta: @_sparklefaith_ @lifeaudio Tell us about your faith journey!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1I7tr-d5D2RiqvXSR-Jx2mGBwK_W28UgwuphJlUq6ijQ/viewform?edit_requested=true Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 27 Feb 2023 | 45: Near Death, Miracle & Birth Delivery Story | 00:37:48 | |
Elle Lambadarios (our first episode guest) shares her story of literally coding on an operation table after giving birth, to running a full marathon in NYC. She recounts how she was never afraid, because she knew God was with her on a deep level. As she crossed the finish line, she said "it was You, God, who saved me". Elle shares with us the miracles she experienced as God literally saved her life right before her eyes (even when she literally, could not see). Prayer, forgiveness, and perseverance mark her story. We also talk about how there is no right or wrong way to feel close to Him. Find us on the web: https://www.sparklefaith.com You can also find similar faith-based podcasts at www.lifeaudio.com Find us on insta: @_sparklefaith_ @lifeaudio @ellewiklamb Tell us about your faith journey!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1I7tr-d5D2RiqvXSR-Jx2mGBwK_W28UgwuphJlUq6ijQ/viewform?edit_requested=true Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||
| 13 Mar 2023 | 46: How Does a Good God Allow Bad Things to Happen? (with Author, Michele Cushatt) | 00:23:19 | |
Hello Sparkle Squad! This week on Sparkle Speak, we have author Michele Cushatt on to discuss her new book "A Faith That Will Not Fail: 10 Practices to Build Up Your Faith When Your World Is Falling Apart" (releasing March 28th). Hear her incredible story of surviving cancer, why a good God would allow "bad things" to happen, and how to view our troubles as experiences never wasted for those who trust in the Lord. Tune in and join us for this inspiring conversation - you won't want to miss it! #SparkleSpeak #MicheleCushatt #AFaithThatWillNotFail #CancerSurvivor #GodsLove #FaithBuilding Find us on the web: https://www.sparklefaith.com or https://michelecushatt.com/ You can also find similar faith-based podcasts at www.lifeaudio.com Find us on insta: @_sparklefaith_ @lifeaudio @michelecushatt Tell us about your faith journey!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1I7tr-d5D2RiqvXSR-Jx2mGBwK_W28UgwuphJlUq6ijQ/viewform?edit_requested=true Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. | |||