SPARK: Conversations that Ignite Kingdom Impact

In this powerful episode, Maria sits down with Davy Liu of Kendu Kids, a former Disney animator who worked on beloved classics like The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast . Davy shares his incredible testimony of working in the world of Disney animation, experiencing a near-death encounter, surrendering his life to Jesus, and discovering a greater Kingdom purpose. Through Kendu Kids, Davy is now c...

For the first time ever, Maria interviews her husband, Joshua Horwitz, as he shares his powerful testimony — from growing up agnostic and feeling dead inside, to accepting Yeshua as Messiah and discovering true life in God. In this heartfelt conversation, Joshua opens up about his faith journey, the baggage he had to release, the healing God brought into his heart, and the fulfillment he now finds...

From Trauma to Overflow: Sandra’s Story is a powerful conversation about healing, faith, and stepping into purpose after deep pain. Sandra shares her journey of overcoming adversity, walking through trauma, and allowing God to restore the places that once felt broken. In this episode, we talk about healing your inner child, filling your own cup so you’re not pouring from empty, and the biblical tr...

In this deeply personal episode, I share my testimony of pain, redemption, grief, healing, and the faithfulness of God through every season. From childhood loss to spiritual breakthrough, from hardship and depression to a miracle pregnancy and NICU journey, this story is about the God who never leaves us in the fire or the valley. My prayer is that this episode encourages you to be bold, share you...

In this powerful episode of The Spark Show, Kaylin shares her testimony of walking through some of the darkest moments of her life—rejection, heartbreak, betrayal from close friends, depression, and suicidal thoughts. But through it all, Jesus never left her. What could have destroyed her became a testimony of God’s faithfulness, healing, and redemption. Kaylin opens up about the pain she faced, h...

In this episode of The Spark Show, Maria sits down with her friend Taylor Piazza, a Florida native, mother of two, and a woman deeply passionate about Jesus, freedom, and deliverance. Taylor shares her powerful testimony — beginning with her childhood and the ways God was working in her life even before she fully understood it. She opens up about her journey of faith, the challenges she faced alon...

In this deeply personal episode, Maria shares the powerful story of how God met her in one of the most difficult and holy seasons of her life. What began with a ruptured appendix, emergency surgery, and a life-threatening infection became the backdrop for an unmistakable miracle: the premature birth of her daughter, Eliana Shalom, at just 29 weeks. Woven through this testimony are themes of Purim,...

In this honest and powerful conversation, Maria and Natalie dive into a topic many women experience but few openly discuss — jealousy, competition, and betrayal among women. Why is it that sometimes the deepest wounds come not from strangers, but from people close to us? Why can sisterhood sometimes turn into comparison, insecurity, or quiet hostility? Maria and Natalie share personal reflections...

In this special episode, we share a raw recording from a Shabbat gathering at Admirals Cove where Rabbi Curt Landry spoke about One New Man—bridging the gap between Christians and Jews. During the evening, Rabbi Landry asked if anyone needed a prophetic word. Maria raised her hand, and without knowing anything about her story, he described a vision of her standing in a wheat field and declared tha...

In this deeply personal episode, Maria shares the incredible story of how a ruptured appendix, emergency surgery, seven days of nonstop contractions, and an unexpected early delivery all became part of a powerful testimony of God’s faithfulness. During the week of Purim, baby Eliana Shalom was born at 29 weeks at St. Mary’s Hospital—exactly 70 days early, mirroring a beautiful part of Maria’s own...

What if revival doesn’t start on a stage… but at your kitchen counter? In this episode, we connect sourdough to Scripture and the life of Jesus—the Bread of Life. From daily feeding and dependence, to stretch-and-fold surrender, quiet fermentation seasons, and the “discard” moments we need to release to God, this is a faith-filled reminder that what’s alive will grow. And just like once you taste...

What do you do when you’ve had a mountaintop breakthrough… and then you find yourself in the valley again? In this episode of Spark: Igniting Faith, Family, and Revival, we reflect on the lives of Joseph and Elijah—two men who walked in God’s favor and power, yet still faced betrayal, exhaustion, fear, and long seasons of waiting. From Joseph’s pit and prison to Elijah’s wilderness, we see a God w...

Two sparks ignite a global flame in this powerful conversation between Maria Termotto-Horwitz and Adrienne Raptis, who share how a divine appointment transformed into Amanda Termotto’s, Right from the Heart Foundation—a nonprofit supporting orphanages across continents. Their story begins with matching necklaces at a local event that sparked a conversation revealing God's intricate plan decad...

The world changed on September 10th, 2025, when Charlie Kirk was taken from us at just 31 years old. Yet in that moment of profound loss, something remarkable began to unfold—a great awakening, a line drawn in the sand that continues to reveal hearts and transform lives. Born in 1993 in Arlington Heights, Illinois, Charlie demonstrated extraordinary conviction from his youth. At 18, he founded Tur...

Two voices silenced. Two witnesses fallen. The deaths of Charlie Kirk and Irina Zarutska reveal a prophetic pattern straight from Revelation that few have noticed until now. Their very names tell a divine story: Charlie (meaning "free man") Kirk (meaning "church") – a free man carrying the voice of the church. Irina (meaning "peace") Zarutska (tracing to "beyond...

Few moments in history call for both mourning and mobilization. The assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, is precisely such a moment—a flashpoint demanding we pause to honor a fallen warrior while simultaneously picking up his mantle with renewed determination. This tribute episode explores the extraordinary life of a young man who, at just 18 years old, founded what would become on...

Spiritual warfare isn't just biblical history—it's happening right now in our families, workplaces, and culture. Drawing from Hebrew insights and scriptural foundations, this episode confronts seven specific demonic spirits by name and reveals how they operate in modern society. The spirit of perversion profanes what God made sacred, manifesting in pornography addiction, hook-up culture,...

The morning ritual that transforms your entire day begins with clothing yourself in Scripture's powerful promises. This guided prayer journey takes you through the Bible's most profound declarations of identity, protection, and purpose—creating a spiritual shield before you face the world's challenges. Starting in Genesis, you'll reclaim your created purpose as someone formed i...

What if the true value of womanhood was woven into creation itself? Discover the revolutionary truth that women were designed as divine reflections of God's own spirit and strength. The Hebrew reveals something stunning – when God created woman as a "helper" for man, He used the word "ezer" – the very same term He uses for Himself as Israel's help and deliverer. This...

Have you ever felt trapped between obeying God and honoring family members who walk in darkness? You're not alone. The commandment to "honor your father and mother" has been twisted for generations, weaponized to silence victims, enable abusers, and perpetuate cycles of family dysfunction. God never intended this. The same Scripture that tells us to honor parents also commands us to...

What happens when God calls you to do something you swore you'd never do? For Candice Daniel Beck, a homeschool mom of four children ages 16, 12, and 10-year-old twins, that calling came unexpectedly during a mom's retreat where she first glimpsed what homeschooling could offer her family. Though initially resistant, a series of troubling incidents at her children's Christian privat...

Some of life's most illuminating moments come when we glimpse our parents through the eyes of those who knew them before we existed. In this deeply personal episode, I sit down with Wendy, my mother's childhood best friend, to uncover memories and stories about who my mom truly was. Wendy paints a portrait of an extraordinary young woman – brilliant, athletic, and universally adored. Gro...

The darkest corners of human experience often remain unspoken – especially when they involve family systems warped by cultic control and ritualistic abuse. This episode pulls back the curtain on these realities not to glorify evil, but to expose it to the healing light of truth. A survivor shares her harrowing journey growing up in a satanic family system, enduring unspeakable trauma including rit...

Have you ever trusted someone completely, only to watch them betray that trust in devastating ways? Our family's testimony of betrayal and restoration reveals a powerful truth: God sees what others try to hide. What began as a promising joint venture to remodel a home quickly became a nightmare when the equity was drained before the house could sell. Cut off from the family trust and mocked f...

"This episode is dedicated to my mother, whose light was never meant to be extinguished. May her story remind us all to speak life, give love freely, and never withhold encouragement.” The devastating truth about my mother's passing pains me to this day—she didn't die by suicide, but rather because her light was systematically extinguished through neglect and the intentional withhol...