Sparkle Speak

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 @mkmcilrath www.sparklefaith.com www.lifeaudio.com Discover more Christian podcasts at...

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 i...

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 adv...

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 a...

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 brokennes...

Romans 2 and Romans 8 are the main players in this week's podcast, where our friend Jo comes on and shares with us her journey of how she has seen God's kindness towards her in life! This kindness has served as a motivation of hers for wanting to share Jesus with others. Tune in to listen to us speak on what it's like mothering and discipling two young boys, leading a youth ministry at a church in...

If you enjoy listening to Sparkle Speak, we've got another great show that you'll want to add to your playlist. Let us introduce you to Cynthia Garrett's Girl Club! GIRL CLUB is Real Girls having Real Talk about Real Issues and applying their very Real Faith! Join Cynthia Garrett, Christina Reynolds, Nova Page and Christina Boudreau every week for inspiring messages and thoughtful conversations. T...

Kathryn's good friend Deirdre comes on to share her story!  We talk about enjoying God’s presence through the good and the bad, wrestling with spiritual questions, working through depression, holding fast to truth, and how we can sometimes find ourselves in a place where we have everything we had ever hoped for...but really what we need most is Jesus... and only Jesus. “My faith rests not upon wha...

Kim shares her story of healing after a WHIPPLE surgery, and what God has taught her through that season of healing. Depending on what God is trying to achieve in us will determine the specifics of how and when he chooses to heal us (loved this insight!) She talks about the process of persevering through a hard time using the metaphor of sowing and reaping, ultimately leading to a harvest and the...

Kathryn's friend, Shauna Garneau, comes on to share about all the things she has learned about choosing not to live in fear, what it looks like delighting in God, and a big tip for positive thinking: "what you focus on amplifies". Enjoy hearing from Shauna! "If you walk in my statutes and are careful to obey my commands, I will send you rain in its season, and the ground will yield its crops and t...

Emily comes on the podcast to share her experience with relationship challenges, infertility before becoming pregnant, and walking through a serious health scare with her sister during labor. Through it all, Emily has seen how people often fall short of our expectations, but God does not fail us. She also has learned that peace often follows an act and heart of obedience.  Scripture woven within h...

Lois and Rachel join us to share their powerful story about a challenging prenatal diagnosis that led Lois to trust God even further with her daughter Rachel's life. By trusting God, they both have seen his GREAT plans, and they share how he has shown them how to view our weaknesses as our ultimate strengths. "Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me.  But he said to me, 'My gra...

Our guest Angie shares with us a powerful story of what she experienced during a near death experience when she was young (12 min). She had a dream during a battle with pnedmonia that changed her life! Her story reminds us that there are two forces at war for our souls, and one is by far the greatest. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at...

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 drawing clouds in the sky! Check out her work at https://www.sadiewilsonart.com/ or @sadiewilsonart on Instagram!...

Kathryn talks to her very special guest... her own GRANDMA! They chat about finding peace in any circumstance. They also unwrap the idea of keeping our eyes on God, first and foremost, to keep on course. "Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into th...

Alli, Kathryn's old co-host for Watered Wednesdays, comes back on the pod! The two reunite to talk about Alli's faith story, and how in motherhood we often times "don't know where we are going, but we know where to turn". Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

Susan shares her story of how God helped her live out her truest personality, and how he has walked with her in her experience with cancer, infertility, adoption, and even publishing a book called "Praying Through Cancer: A 90-Day Devotional for Women". https://www.christianbook.com/praying-through-cancer-devotional-for-women/susan-sorensen/9780785241584/pd/241584?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=christian...

Marilena talks about how God has changed her heart from one of not understanding the full picture of what it meant to have a relationship with God, to one that trusts God with BIG things... like financial faith. Tune in and take a listen to this beautiful story full of awesome answers to prayer. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeau...

Ruth shares her story and talks about giving ourselves (and others) permission to be our authentic selves in front of God and others. She talks abou tthe death of her husband and how that has impacted her life and walk with God. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

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

Anna and Anna both share their unique stories of finding Jesus amidst personal struggle. They talk about spiritual AND physical healing and how God has met them right where they were. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

Nikki Catherincchia shares her powerful story of how God revealed Himself to her. Her story centers on how God showed himself to her as a seeking young adult, and then further healed her heart as she experienced loss and grief- showing us that God ALWAYS redeems brokenness and is close to the broken hearted. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunit...

Abi joins us this week to share how God filled "the hole" in her heart, how we remember His constant faithfulness- and we chat motherhood feelings! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

Jayla shares her story of encountering grace in Christ, as well as what God has taught her through becoming a leader in the church. Grab your cup of coffee and tune in! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .