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Send us Fan Mail We share how a surprise DNA match revealed Troy’s living father and how that miracle reshaped our marriage, business, and leadership. Identity healed, boundaries flexed, communication deepened, and our pace slowed so we could honor what God is building. • healing identity after abandonment • genetics, family ties, and daily joy • flexible boundaries to protect connection • communi...

Send us Fan Mail What if serving your local church together could transform your marriage, clarify your calling, and ignite a movement beyond Sunday? We open up about the unexpected path from kids’ check-in and security shifts to leading couples, preaching through grief, and accepting a pastoral mantle we never planned to wear. Along the way, we share the uncomfortable lessons—performing versus be...

Send us Fan Mail We unpack how a year of simplicity reshaped our faith, marriage, and business, then reveal our new word: all in. Doing less opened space for peace, presence, and bold, God-sized goals we’re ready to pursue together. • why a single word beats resolutions for direction  • how we discerned “simple” and pruned our commitments  • one-step goals and 20-minute daily wins  • resisting soc...

Send us Fan Mail We're back after a year, and our year away didn’t make us quieter; it made us clearer. We came back with video, fresh ministry fruit, and a conviction that shifted everything: faith only transforms your outcomes when it reorders your life. What began as a long-awaited sabbatical turned into a divine reset—sobriety, simpler schedules, and a renewed commitment to put marriage b...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could transform how you communicate with proven strategies that strengthen both your marriage and business partnership? Join us as we share our personal journey and the valuable lessons we've learned from working together as a couple. We promise you'll gain practical strategies for overcoming the communication challenges posed by stress, time, and responsibil...

Send us Fan Mail What would happen if you could merge your faith with your business journey seamlessly? On today's episode, we reconnect with you, our beloved listeners, and share the remarkable origin story of "Spartners," a unique blend of marriage ministry and business driven by a divine calling. We open up about the struggles and blessings we've encountered while balancing...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine navigating life’s toughest challenges with unwavering faith and joy. Over the past 18 months, we’ve faced significant trials but remained anchored in peace and joy, guided by scriptures such as Hebrews 11:1 and 2 Corinthians 5:6-7. Hear how these verses have kept us grounded, and discover how we stayed anchored while God called us to Spartners—our unique approach to bringi...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you lose your way and then find a divine calling that changes your life forever? Join us as we vulnerably share our faith journeys, from early religious experiences to profound spiritual awakenings. We share Troy’s tale of growing up in a Lutheran church, drifting away, and returning with a deeper sense of purpose is juxtaposed with Shantel’s story of exploring v...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when an entrepreneurial spirit meets a quest for stability? On this episode of the Spartners Podcast, we explore this very conundrum through our own life stories. Troy takes us back to his flea market roots and paints a vivid picture of his journey through the exhilarating worlds of nightlife promotion and fitness. Meanwhile, Shantel offers a contrasting narrative dri...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when childhood friends reconnect and discover a profound love that endures through life's toughest challenges? Join us in this heartwarming episode as we share the extraordinary journey of Troy and Shantel Brooks. From middle school friends to soulmates, their story reflects the beauty of personal growth, faith, and finding a love that feels divinely ordained. He...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Spartners Podcast, where faith, marriage, and business align. Join hosts Troy and Shantel Brooks as they share their journey of enriching their marriage and glorifying God through business.  Married for 10 years with two children, the Brooks are content creators, marriage coaches, authors, and pastors who’ve earned over half a million in brand deals. Discover how be...