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Sparkle Speak
by Kathryn Calibeo
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
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"Let the Biscuits Burn" - Abby Kuykendall Talks All Things Hospitality
In a culture obsessed with curation, Abby Kuykendall dares to suggest that burnt biscuits and mismatched plates might actually be the beginning of something beautiful. Through heartfelt storytelling and biblical reflection, she helps readers move from performance to presence—reframing hospitality...
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A Look at Being Overwhelmed and Overbooked with Author Tara Sun
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...
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Overcoming Alcoholism, Divorce and Remarriage with Carol McCracken
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...
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A Mother's Day Special
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...
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Thoughts on Hypocrisy
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...
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3 Questions to Ask When Making a Change
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…
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The Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments
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...
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3 Reasons to Write God's Words on Our Doorframes
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…
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Praying for Loved Ones to Know Jesus
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...
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Finding Peace During Career Transitions
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...
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The Battle for Our Souls (Spiritual Warfare)
(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. www.sparklefaith.com www.lifeaudio.com Instagram:...
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An Artist's Perspective on Christianity
[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...
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Healing After Miscarriage
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. Find Us on Instagram: @_Sparklefaith_ @lifeaudio Share your story of faith with us to be featured on an episode of Sparkle Speak:...
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Sowing Seeds to Achieve Our Desires
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…
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Reconnecting with God When Spiritually Disconnected
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…
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The "Secret Sauce" to the Christian Walk (Repost)
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...
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Getting "Unstuck" with Pastor and Author Kimberly Jones
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.…
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Taming the Tongue with Author/Speaker Karen Ehman
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...
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Living as Close to the Earth as Possible
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...
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Praying Powerfully For Those Who Don't Believe
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…
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Four Ways to Manage Disappointment When Life Doesn't Go According to Plan
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...
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“If I Don’t Laugh I’ll Cry” with Author Molly Stillman
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...
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The Balancing Act
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...
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Encountering God in the Rock Bottom with Counselor Diana Asaad
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...
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What Does it Look Like to Neighbor Well? (With Author Dr. Emily Smith)
Dr. Emily Smith, global health expert and creator of the popular Facebook page Friendly Neighbor Epidemiologist, joins us on the Podcast today! Her new book, The Science of the Good Samaritan: Thinking Bigger About Loving Our Neighbors, outlines her own experience of witnessing global injustices,...
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"Stay in Psalms Until you Feel Better" (with Founder of Moe Mountains)
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...
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Are You Ready to Move from Victim to Victor? (Ft. Author/Speaker Cynthia Garrett)
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...
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New Age (Tarot Cards, Mediums) & Christianity
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…
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"Moving Beyond Brokenness to Build a Beautiful Life" with Author Anh Lin
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...
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57: Back to the Basics: Loving God & Loving Others
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...
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56: Physical and Spiritual Healing with Stroke Survivor Kelly Campbell
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...
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55: Mental Health, Intrusive Thoughts, and Finding Healing
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…
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54: Raising Boys and "Watching in Wonder" with Author Catherine Claire Larson
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…
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53: Can We Trust God with our Finances?
Molly MacDonald, Founder and CEO of the Pink Fund, joins us to discuss surviving cancer, trusting God with finances, and praying specific prayers. https://pinkfund.org/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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52: From Homeless to Found with Author Jennifer Slattery
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...
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51: "Christian Parent / Crazy World" with Author Catherine Segars
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…
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50: Extracting the Precious with Host of the “Hearing Jesus” Podcast
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....
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49: Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage with Author Jodie Berndt
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). Jodie is the bestselling author of the Praying the Scriptures book series, and has been a trusted author and speaker for over…
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48: Surviving the Unsurvivable with Author Sonya Hunter
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…
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47 : Viewing God As Father This Lent Season
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…
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46: How Does a Good God Allow Bad Things to Happen? (with Author, Michele Cushatt)
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...
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45: Near Death, Miracle & Birth Delivery Story
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...
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44: "Team Us" & "Braving Sorrow Together"
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."…
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43: How to Trust God with your "Nineveh"
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...
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42: Battling Anxiety & The Daily Walk Bible
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…
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41: Moving from Intimidation to Intimacy with God Through Prayer
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…
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40: How Can We Be a Part of Transforming Dark to Light?
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…
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Faith Over Fear: Having The Courage to Process Past Traumas
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…
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39: Finding Healing Through Listening Prayer
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...
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38: How Do We Engage in the Fight for Equality?
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…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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!
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