Sparkle Speak

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.comYou can also find similar faith-based podcasts at www.lifeaudio.comFind 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.

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/id1500408829Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GCj0NnLVrkEqeSraSxJYxLifeAudio: https://www.lifeaudio.com/faith-over-fearKathryn 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.

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. We beging the episode by talking about Jenna's personal faith journey, and then towards the end of the recording Jenna walks us through the basics of the Listening Prayer - a simple yet effective way of speaking to God; allowing him to heal broken and unexplored parts of ourselves. Please enjoy hearing from Jenna!Find us on the web: https://www.sparklefaith.com Check out Living Army: https://www.livingarmy.com Find us on insta: @_sparklefaith_ & @jenna_wilson2 @livingarmyTell 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.

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.comYou can also find similar faith-based podcasts at lifeaudio.comFind us on insta: @_sparklefaith_ & @carterchristina91Tell 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.

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 @mkmcilrathwww.sparklefaith.comwww.lifeaudio.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.