Sparkle Speak

Welcome back to Sparkle Speak! In today's episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Anh Lin, author and interior stylist living in LA, who discusses her new book “Forever Home: Moving Beyond Brokenness to Build a Strong and Beautiful Life.'"– releasing on September 26th 2023. "In 'Forever Home,' Anh speaks on resilience, healing, and transformation. With wisdom born from her own experiences, she unveils the essence of our common desires as humans– the desire for lasting peace and finding our safe haven amidst life's storms. In this conversation, we discuss the concepts of her book; removing the patterns that no longer serve us, renewing our foundation, rebuilding the  framework, reinforcing boundaries; and finally, restoring the beauty within and around us. So, if you've ever asked 'why does this keep happening to me?' – this episode is for you. You can find Anh and follow her on instagram @girlandtheword. Also, at the end of this interview I go on a little rant about my personal journey with boundaries and therapy – so stay tuned if you want a little more insight into that – but for now- after a few words from our sponsors – let’s hear from Anh and what inspires her "cozy"! Find us on Instagram @_sparklefaith_ or www.sparklefaith.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Our newest Sparkle Board Member, Carla Chennault, joins us to discuss her faith. Carla is a former school Principal, and a current Education Director. She is a speaker, mother, educator, and writer, who specializes in "optimizing others". In this episode we discuss the division our country is facing, as well as topics such as race and the LGBTQ community. Carla shares how God has been putting it on her soul to talk about getting back to the basics: loving God and loving others. We discuss the topic of how exactly DO we love our neighbor? Especially if that neighbor holds different values or beliefs? Valuable quotes from this episode: "Hurt people hurt people, whole people help people." "Loving means repsecting everyone with dignity." "Intention is important, but words and actions hold impact." Connect with us: @lifeaudio @_sparklefaith_ www.lifeaudio.com or www.sparklefaith.com   Have a faith story? Share with us here to be featued on our Podcast: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1I7tr-d5D2RiqvXSR-Jx2mGBwK_W28UgwuphJlUq6ijQ/edit Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Kelly Campbell survived a massive stroke at age 40 that left her physically disabled but with a passion for prayer and other survivors. She holds a Master of Divinity in Healthcare Chaplaincy and serves on the Board of Directors for Wholly Loved Ministries and for the Brain Injury Association of Georgia (BIAG). She is a single mother of adult sons and has two beautiful daughters-in-law. She leads a number of serve teams at her church and loves to use her testimony to help others. (https://whollyloved.com/meet-the-team/) In this episode, we talk about finding healing after a stroke, how Kelly changed her perspective and attitude towards healing, and moving out of a victim's mindset into a victorious one.     Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

On today's episode we have our very special guest, Amy Fabian. Amy currently lives in Nashville and works for Catholic Charities, where she helps place refugees into housing locations. We discuss Amy's journey with mental health healing, the facility she found to help her, and we chat about moving from a victim's mentality towards a place of ultimate healing. We dialogue over the ultimate question: "Are we going to choose to heal?" Scripture in this episode: "Peter spoke up and said, 'But Lord, where would we go? No one but you gives us the revelation of eternal life'." - John 6:68 The Passion Translation (TPT) Psalm 139: 1-6:  O Lord, you have searched me and known me!You know when I sit down and when I rise up;    you discern my thoughts from afar.You search out my path and my lying down    and are acquainted with all my ways. Even before a word is on my tongue,    behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.You hem me in, behind and before,    and lay your hand upon me.Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;    it is high; I cannot attain it. Rogers Behavioral Health: https://rogersbh.org/ Find us: @_sparklefaith_ @amylynnfabian1st Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

After graduating with a masters degree in biblical studies, Catherine Claire Larson spent 7 years writing with Chuck Colson for Breakpoint Radio, Christianity Today, and Newsweek Online. Today, she writes amidst the clatter and curiosity of six young children. She is also the author of "Waiting in Wonder: Growing in faith while you’re expecting.” On this episode we discuss her new book called "Watching in Wonder: Growing in faith during your baby's first year" – a weekly devotional journal that will inspire you to record stories and prayers for your newborn as you create a memory book that you (and they) will treasure for years to come. If you like what Catherine has to share, you can head to the links in our show notes to purchase a copy!  "He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young." -Isaiah 40:11 NIV "Now I say it again — this Christ is more of an artist than the artists — he works in living spirit and flesh, he makes men instead of statues" - Vincent Van Gogh. "God invites us to be a part of shaping a living soul of inestimable worth. Our houses are going to fall apart, but these souls are going to last forever." Website & Social Media: Catherineclairelarson.com and @catherineclairelarson Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Molly MacDonald, Founder and CEO of the Pink Fund, joins us to discuss surviving cancer, trusting God with finances, and praying specific prayers.   https://pinkfund.org/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Join us as we speak to Jennifer Slattery (Author, Speaker and Ministry Leader of WhollyLoved Ministries). Jennifer is also the Podcast Host of "Faith Over Fear" and "Your Daily Bible Verse".  Jennifer shares her experience with substance abuse/ trauma, homelessness, and the healing she found in Jesus. https://whollyloved.com/beliefs  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Catherine Segars is an award-winning actress and playwright––––turned stay-at-home-mom––––turned author, speaker, podcaster, blogger, and motherhood apologist. This homeschooling mama of five is the host of CHRISTIAN PARENT/CRAZY WORLD, a Life Audio podcast about being a godly parent in an ungodly world, which was named the 2022 Best Kids and Family Podcast by Spark Media . She is author of "Five Myths About Motherhood That Make You Feel Mere, and Why They're Wrong,"  which delves into critical cultural issues that affect families and marginalize mothers. She is a contributing writer for Crosswalk and iBelieve, where her articles reach tens of thousands of readers every month, and she has been published by Focus on the family, Christian Headlines, inCourage, and Arise Daily.  Catherine has a B.A. and an M.A. in Communications and is earning an M.A. in Christian Apologetics to help parents navigate through dangerous secular landmines and establish a sound Biblical foundation for their kids.  In this episode we discuss how wrestling with God allows us to model the Christian walk to our kids. We also discuss the redemptive power of God, and how we can trust him with our dreams, desires, and born/unborn children. Websites: https://catherinesegars.com www.sparklefaith.com  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Welcome back to a VERY special episode of sparkle speak ~ our 50th episode!  We are honored to have been able to share 50 incredible stories - with hopefully many more on the horizon! Today’s episode features our special guest, Rachael Groll, who is the voice behind the Hearing Jesus Podcast. Rachael is the author of "She Hears: Learning to Listen to Jesus and Go". Rachael and her husband Tim live in PA, where they are part of a church plant in a neighboring community. They have three beautiful daughters: and Rachael serves as a staff pastor of a non-denominational church. We discuss what it looks like to encourage women to harness the value God places on our voices and “go tell your brothers”.   website: https://shehears.org/   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Hello Sparkle Squad! This week on Sparkle Speak, we have author Jodie Berndt on to discuss her new book "Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage" (releasing April 25th).Jodie is the bestselling author of the Praying the Scriptures book series, and has been a trusted author and speaker for over 30 years. She and her husband have been married 37 years, share four children together, and reside in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In this episode, Jodie shares with us what she believes to be the power of prayer, the power of praying scripture, how to pray with/for a spouse that might not be "into" prayer, and more!Tune in and join us for this inspiring conversation - you won't want to miss it! Find us on the web: https://www.sparklefaith.com or https://jodieberndt.com/You can also find similar faith-based podcasts at www.lifeaudio.comFind us on insta: @_sparklefaith_ @lifeaudio @jodie_berndtTell us about your faith journey!:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1I7tr-d5D2RiqvXSR-Jx2mGBwK_W28UgwuphJlUq6ijQ/viewform?edit_requested=true Pick up your copy of "Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Scriptures-Your-Marriage-Relationship/dp/0310367093     Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.