Crystal Sparks' Podcast

In this podcast I talk about how we all battle with stress from time to time. I give 4 reasons why I think we are living stressed and then give 4 practical questions on how to take an inventory of what is happening in your life!  Scriptures mentioned: Proverbs 10:22 and Psalm 90:12 To get the shirts I mentioned: http://www.crystalsparks.org/product/right-girl-shirts/ For my monthly coaching I ment...

There are five things that fear avoids. I talk about them in this podcast.  1. Action 2. Truth 3. Community 4. Hope 5. Prayer Scriptures mentioned: Psalm 34:18-19, Psalm 40:1-3, Psalm 34:17, and 1 Peter 5:8 To get the shirts I mentioned: http://www.crystalsparks.org/product/right-girl-shirts/ For my monthly coaching I mentioned: https://crystalsparks.teachable.com/p/in-the-lead/?preview=logged_out...

Having a compelling vision for your life is so important! In this podcast I talk about the four things I think are important about vision in our lives. Vision: 1. Reveals the unknown 2. Inspires us to persevere 3. Gives discipline to obtain it 4. Pulls you to the finish line If this podcast inspired you can you share it with a friend or on social media? Crystal's website to get the shirts she...

In this podcast we talk about having a character that is good vs. a reputation. Our world celebrates reputation, but God celebrates a good character. Be sure and subscribed so you always get a podcast when it is uploaded! Follow Crystal on: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crystal_sparks/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/crystalsparksministry My hope is that this podcast helps grow your...

In this podcast I talk about why I quit YouTube. You can be one small pivot away from where you should be in life. I talk about the few things that were happening in my life and journey that helped me know when it was time to quit. Podcast from Alison mentioned: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-therapy/id1467944767#episodeGuid=tag%3Asoundcloud%2C2010%3Atracks%2F654779771 Follow Cryst...

This is a message I shared with our CRTV CLCTV at our  church. CRTV CLCTV is our department that does worship, photography, production and arts at our church. They are incredible. This message isn't polished, but I think it will speak to your heart Follow me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystal_sparks/?hl=en   Find  more information about Crystal Sparks on: www.crystalsparks.org  B...

Would you say you live a peaceful life? Living in peace requires us to have a transformed and renewed mind, we must be peaceful on purpose. In today's podcast, I want to share with you what peace is and how we can protect our peace and live and lead a peaceful lifestyle the way Jesus did! Scripture Mentioned: Romans 12:1-2 Isaiah 26:3 John 14:27 Psalm 46:1 Mark 11:23 Monthly coaching availabl...

Welcome! In today's podcast, I want to talk to you about hope. There are many ways we can grow and become mature in Christ but how we get to full maturity is by living in hope. I want to digest Acts 4:13 with you and reveal how to grow in Christ by having a renewed mind and living in hope. I hope this podcast encourages you and helps you grow in your faith and not to lose hope! Scripture Ment...

In today's podcast, I want to talk to you about the miracles of Jesus and how Jesus heals! I've been doing a bible study in Mark 1 and I believe there are some lessons we can learn from the healing of the leper in Mark 1:40 . 1. We are all the leprous man. 2. Fight the good fight of faith. 3. God is compassionate towards you. 4. The man came humbly. Thank you for listening! Monthly coach...

Are you busy or are you being productive? Doing more is not the answer to your problems. So what are you saying no to in order to turn your busy time in productivity? It's time to be productive and not just busy and do the things only you can do! Today I want to talk to you about how to be productive vs being busy.  The life you have is the life you've built! Free to Focus by Michael Hya...

Anything you want to be in life you already are! Most of our life we are chasing the image of what success is or should be when in fact success never feels like success when you are in it. In today's podcast, I want to help you define what success is and what that looks like for you in your life. Whether you are in a season of needing encouragement or maybe know someone who does, I hope this...

We live in a generation that is overwhelmed with anxiety, stress, and worry. We all go through it at some point in our lives. I love in 2 Timothy 1:7, where the Bible tells us "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline." In a world where we are surrounded by anxiety and depression I want to share with you what I do when I start to fee...

The Israelites took longer than they should of to get to the Promised Land. The truth is a lot of us are experiencing the same thing! In today's podcast, I want to share with you how a wilderness mindset is keeping you from the Promised Land and how we can change that to see all the God has promised us! 1. Complaining 2. Fear 3. Self Centeredness 4. Isolation Scripture Mentioned: Exodus 16:8...

We've all heard the saying God is good all the time and all the time God is good! But how many of us truly believe that? That the goodness of God is in all circumstances of our life. In all the set backs, disappointments, and failures does your life reflect the goodness of God. In today's podcast, I want to share with you how no matter what we face in life we can stand on the core value...

Today I want to talk with you about giving up! If you're anything like me there have been times in my life when I've wanted to quit and move on but how do we know when we should or if we should keep pressing forward? Here are 3 tips to guide us in this season of feeling like giving up: 1. Know your season. 2.  Measure progress. 3. Pursue peace. Scripture Mentioned: Ecclesiastes 3:1 Prove...

I believe God wants to do big things in your life but most of the time we hold ourselves back due to our victim mentality! There are 3 things that we can get out of John 5:3-9 from the lame man at the pool of Bethesda. 1. A victim mentality will never lead to a victorious life. 2. God wants to give you new victories in old battle grounds. 3. One word from God can change everything. Order your Righ...

Today I want to share with you why Jesus came to Earth. I believe there are 5 reasons Jesus came that we can learn through John 5:1-2. 5 reasons whyJesus came: 1. To bring Salvation /  Ephesians 1:7 2. To bring healing / 1 Peter 2:24 , Psalm 103:2-3 3. For baptism /  Acts 2:38 , Acts 1:8 4. To be our provider / 2 Corinthians 8:9, Philippians 4:19 , Galatians 3:13 -14 5. To be our soon coming king...

Just like a puzzle, our life has pieces that fit together as well. Today I want to share a message with you that I spoke at our church, One Church, regarding being in different seasons of life and that every piece counts no matter what season of life you are in. Scripture Mentioned: 2 Timothy 4:10 -11 Colossians 1:15 -20 Isaiah 43:19 Hebrews 13:5 You can subscribe to my YouTube Channel here: https...

Prayer changes things! The problem is we often wonder how to pray. In fact most people want answers to prayers but don't spend much time actually praying. I want to give you the practicals of how to pray and how to have a powerful prayer life found in Matthew 7:7-8. Practical tips for prayer: 1. We should be asking. 2. We should be seeking. 3. We should be knocking. You can subscribe to my Yo...

Today I want to share a message with you that I spoke at our church, One Church, about having uncommon relationships! This message is not just for married couples but also those hoping to have a healthy relationship and marriage one day! There are 5 stages of a relationship that we go through: -Attraction -Emotion -Difficulty -Stability -Commitment I want to dive into what each of these look like...

Let's talk about disappointment. Maybe you have been believing for something and then it turned out to be a disappointment and not what you thought, so how do we deal with disappointment? God told us we were to ask and receive but what happens in between the ask and the receive is where the enemy comes in and tries to tell us lies. I want to discuss how to deal with disappointment and overcom...

If you're​ like me, I'm sure you've questioned before, what is my purpose? Or what is God's plan for your life? God has a plan and purpose for every person and in today's podcast I want to share with you what that looks like and how to know Gods purpose for your life through your daily routine. 1.God has called us to a feast and not a famine. 2. It's time to fasten ou...

Are you ready to see a new thing in your life? Are you tired of looking at the pain of your past? I have good news for you friend, in Psalm 96:1 the Bible tells us to sing to the Lord a new song! He is ready to sing a new song into your life! I love in Joshua 1:18 when the Bible tells us we only need to be strong, vigorous, and be of good courage. Be strong and courageous and sing a new song to th...

There is power in our words and God's blessings are available for all of us. It's up to us if we receive those blessings or not. Words matter and the power of our words can either destroy or build up your life. Friend, it's time to take inventory of the words you are saying. Your life is as good or as bad as you say it is! How to change your words? -Declaring what you want -Speak Go...

Do you feel overwhelmed with not having enough time to do things? Most Americans would say so, in fact 80% have said so! I'm excited to be talking about time management with you today and how Jesus was an example of this in the Bible. In order to manage your time, I believe we need to: - Own the language you are saying - Own your time - Defend what God has called you to do You can subscribe t...