Brite New Star

Step into the boots of a West Point cadet navigating a high-stakes night mission, where fear and discomfort become catalysts for growth. From chaotic ambushes to after-action reviews, this episode reveals how embracing challenges—whether in military training, parkour, or life—unlocks the freedom to grow and excel. As America nears its 250th anniversary, we celebrate the liberty to push past fear,...

Discover the art of influence and the power of knowing your audience with Sparks to Freedom. Join in today’s quick episode as we explore how understanding who you're speaking to—whether a child, peer, or emperor—can amplify your message and inspire change. Through stories like Martin Luther’s bold stand for truth and his mastery of communication, we uncover timeless lessons for preserving liberty...

Join Avery and Charity on Sparks to Freedom as they explore inner liberation through honesty, humility, and embracing emotions. Inspired by timeless principles like Benjamin Franklin’s 13 virtues, this episode unpacks how shedding masks and setting boundaries ignites true freedom. Tune in for heartfelt stories and tools to live boldly and authentically! Music Credit: Intro/Outro Music: Music from...

Welcome to a revitalized podcast season with Sparks to Freedom, rebranded to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of America’s founding in 2026—a Year of Jubilee! This season dives into the enduring principles of liberty, inspired by Leviticus 25:10, which calls for proclaiming liberty throughout the land. We’ll explore the sparks of freedom within us, our ancestors, and the founders who built...

Endurance & celebration go hand in hand! If you want to be an adventurer and we all are in one way or another then you need tools in your toolbelt to help you through the endurance piece. Come join us as we discuss Ernest Shackleton, Elbridge Gerry and their amazing abilities to press on despite the hard and still make it an adventure! Doing any worthwhile thing takes endurance. We’ll see you here...

Sit and reflect! Life’s lessons can be missed if we don’t! What blessings come from regularly examining our lives? Why should we examine the pain, rather than distract ourselves from it? And most important…when, where and how do you actually do it? Come join us as we discuss why we should examine our lives, not to judge ourselves, but rather to understand, discover patterns and learn ways to impro...

Whether in prosperity or adversity, we need friends. But what is friendship? How do we stay connected to our friends? What boundaries should we establish? And how can we truly build and lift each other? Come join us in a discussion of different levels of friendships, their value and explore lessons learned from some famous friendships.

Do you want a tried and true method to change your life for the better? Do you struggle to be present in the moment? Have you ever noticed that changing your posture can literally change your perspective? Taking charge of your life and perspective is all about choosing your Attitude! Abigail Adams modeled this in her life and it can change your life for the better too. Come join our conversation a...

A salt covenant. Marriage proposal. Kitchen table. What does your scholarship here on earth look like? Come join us as we discuss the amazing & yet humbling opportunity to raise our children with a covenant view.

What do time and money have in common? Are there miracles you’ve seen with time? Do you have an abundance mentality regarding time? Join us as we discuss God’s time, the miracle of today’s manna & the choices we can make each day to fully utilize our time so that we can live a life of joy & meaning.

Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us to trust in the Lord and that as we do so, He will direct us. What a beautiful message! But what does it mean to Trust in Him? Is this something we can we learn to do? Is trusting in God worth working towards? This week Charity and Marie team up with special guest Ruth as they discuss these compelling questions, and share how learning to trust God has brought joy and clar...

A man encased in ice. Looking thru a lens from a boy’s point of view. Finding understanding. All of these are included as we discuss why story is so important. What principles & life lessons can be taught through fiction? Did the Founders read fiction? Do you? Come join us in this fascinating conversation!

A beautiful garden takes preparation and work just as a beautiful mind does. Come join us on a wonderful journey of discovery as we discuss what we can plant, what the results can look like and how we each can become what we truly would like to be.

What did the Founding Fathers have to say about keeping records? What form of journaling do you use? Is there a simple way to consistently write? Why is journaling so important anyway? Come join us as we explore the why, what & how of journaling!

A beautiful tapestry is formed when we connect with the world, our nation, community & home. Come join the conversation as we discuss Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand, Patrick Henry, the importance of connection today and the beautiful consequences of choosing to truly connect.

What do playing and super powers have in common? How are menu plans and a man missing both hands alike? What is the difference between spiritual and physical creation? Want to find out? Then come join us as we discuss different ways of creation, why creation is so important & joying in the successful creation of our own works and others!

How do you view hope in our world today? Where does your power lie? What are you putting in place to keep hope in your life? Come join our conversation as we discuss where many in the world are today, how one person can influence generations & what you can do to keep hope!

What did Winston Churchill, Nehemiah and George Washington have in common? How do building and protecting work hand in hand? What weighs on your heart? Come join us as we discuss the principles of creating, protecting & connecting in the sciences, arts, education & YOU!

Have you ever felt called to do something that makes you shake in your boots? Welcome! We are here because of the calling in our hearts to share principles through stories. Come join us for a motivating chat!

Car wrecks, different cultures, alma maters-this world is full of learning and choices. Today we discuss one of the most important themes that make all the difference in living the life you were meant to live. Join me as we discuss principles, missions & what & why Brite New Star is here & how you too can become a part of it. Come join the discussion!

I’ve yet to meet anyone whose life has gone perfectly at all times. It can be rough but mostly life is real, very real. At times when life is more real than we could have imagined there is a way to move forward and see through the chaos. My friend, Kim Simmerman, speaks to just that. It’s called Praising God and through it miracles occur that you never would have imagined. See you inside!

Have you ever noticed when a person’s eyes light up? What about when you feel light & full of life? Today’s podcast covers just that-our amazing bodies, the principle of creation & light! Join us as Kelle shares the knowledge she has learned from studying a millennia old practice that still applies so much today.

In this busy world it is so important to take time to quiet the mind, to meditate and recenter. Brenda, Nathan and Charity share some great reasons and ways to once again find solace. Come join as we explore the truth of a quiet mind. Try it and see how much more you can live a fulfilled life.

Have you ever considered the power of your words? Today's show delves into the literal power that words hold both on the person saying them as well as the person receiving them & what can be done to be more purposeful in everything that comes out of our mouths. Charity and Angela share some fantastic ideas as well as insights as to why our words are so important.  Each word can be used for bui...

Have you ever met a hero? What character traits did that person exemplify? Were they famous or just someone from your everyday life? We have found that many heroes who we have come in contact with were your ordinary person doing extraordinary things. Come listen to the Houston floods, Joan of Arc's courage, Nathan Hale's famous words and much more and then tell us the heroes who you have seen.