Sparkle Speak
This is a podcast sponsored by Sparkle: a Christian Women’s ministry designed to connect women with the purpose of inspiration and encouragement. Each week, your imperfect host (Kathryn) will interview an imperfect guest who will share her personal experience with Christianity. Whether you identify yourself as a Christian or not; this Podcast is for you! Our intent is always to inspire one another through our own, unique and individual stories of how God has moved and shaped us. Wherever you are listening today, we hope you enjoy this story of faith!
Episodes
In this episode of Sparkle Speak, we dive into what drove author, speaker, and podcaster Tara Sun to write her new book "Overbooked and Overwhelmed".
Her book addresses the issue of spiritual burnout, especially among Christians striving to deepen their faith in a world that constantly demands more. Through a blend of relatable personal stories and biblical wisdom, she offers practical strategies to cultivate spiritual resili...
Carol McCracken, host of the "Faith Over Fear" and "Your Daily Bible Verse" podcasts, shares her dynamic story of redemption and peace.
She shares her experience with raising a child with a difficult diagnosis and the stress that led to alcoholism, ultimately leading to the dysfunction in her marriage. After arriving at divorce and "rock bottom" from her addiction, Carol surrendered bits of her life that she had never before surren...
This week on Sparkle Speak, we’re celebrating upcoming Mother’s Day in a special way — Kathryn's amazing former cohost is back as a guest! 💐 We’re diving deep with Alli into the real, raw, and beautiful journey of motherhood. From sleepless nights to soul-shaping moments, we’re unpacking the challenges, the unexpected joys, an...
In this episode we sit down for a "fireside chat", discussing the idea of hypocrisy: What is it? How does it effect us and present in our lives? What can we do about it? Can we separate the holiness of God from the brokenness of humanity, while upholding the standard of a holy calling?
We explore how we can combat hypocrisy by leaning into a grace mentality for ourselves and others, while simultaneously asking the Holy Spirit to le...
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).
- Is this good?
- Is this keeping me from something better?
- What is the Holy Spirit saying?
Join us as we unpack how these questions can transform the de...
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....
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 ...
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 w...
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 candid...
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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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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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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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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 b...
Join us for a fireside chat about getting our hearts reconnected to God when we feel like we are in a spiritual "desert".
- Get Quiet
- Repentance
- Read the Word
- Therapy Tools
“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 th...
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).
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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 spe...
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...
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. S...
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 ...
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...
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