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Sparkle Speak

Kathryn Calibeo

This is a podcast sponsored by Sparkle: a Christian Women’s ministry designed to connect women with the purpose of inspiration and encouragement. Each week, your imperfect host (Kathryn) will interview an imperfect guest who will share her personal experience with Christianity. Whether you identify yourself as a Christian or not; this Podcast is for you! Our intent is always to inspire one another through our own, unique and individual stories of how God has moved and shaped us. Wherever you are

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46: How Does a Good God Allow Bad Things to Happen?...

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2023/03/13

Hello Sparkle Squad! This week on Sparkle Speak, we have author Michele Cushatt on to discuss her new book "A Faith That Will Not Fail: 10 Practices to Build Up Your Faith When Your World Is Falling Apart" (releasing March 28th).Hear her incredible story of surviving cancer, why a good God would allow "bad things" to happen, and how to view our troubles as experiences never wasted for those who trust in the Lord.Tune in and join us for this inspiring conversation - you won't want to miss it

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45: "I was never afraid"- Near Death, Miracle & Birth...

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2023/02/27

Elle Lambadarios (our first episode guest) shares her story of literally coding on an operation table after giving birth, to running a full marathon in NYC. She recounts how she was never afraid, because she knew God was with her on a deep level. As she crossed the finish line, she said "it was You, God, who saved me". Elle shares with us the miracles she experienced as God literally saved her life right before her eyes (even when she literally, could not see). Prayer, forgiveness, and perseverance

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44: "Team Us" & "Braving Sorrow Together"

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2023/02/14

This week we are joined by Ashleigh Slater, the co-host of the Podcast "Team Us", as well as the author of the books, "Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage" and "Braving Sorrow Together: The Transformative Power of Faith and Community When Life Is Hard." In her writing, she loves to unite the power of a good story with biblical truth and practical application to encourage readers. For more information visit AshleighSlater.com.Ashleigh and Kathryn dive into

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43: How to Trust God with your "Nineveh"

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2023/01/30

In this episode, we are joined by the former Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, Gina Sheets (2013). Gina is a born Hoosier, and maintains a small farm in Clinton County Indiana. Gina and her husband, Travis, are a part of the founding team of Hope in the Harvest Missions International, where they spent five years living and volunteering in Liberia, West Africa.We talk about how Gina knew she felt called to serve in Liberia, the beginnings of Hope in the Harvest Missions

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42: Battling Anxiety & The Daily Walk Bible

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2023/01/16

Rachel Cottrell joins us this week and shares about her faith journey; which includes a challenging event in college that sparked her desire to pursue obedience. She also shares about an intense struggle with anxiety, and how God showed her Scripture was the remedy.We also discuss a great tool for personal bible study: The Daily Walk BibleFind us on the web: https://www.sparklefaith.comYou can also find similar faith-based podcasts at www.lifeaudio.comFind us on insta: @_sparklefaith_ @lifeaudioTell

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41: Moving from Intimidation to Intimacy with God...

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2023/01/09

Kathryn is joined by Donna Bur (wife, mom of three grown children, and hair stylist/ salon owner). Donna talks about her experience growing up Catholic and how God pursued her in small moments along the way, changing her intimidation of God to one of "crawling into his lap" and being loved by Him. Donna talks about a significant accident her husband experienced, and how that shook up her life. Donna also acknowledges a specific time where her prayer life was ignited, specifically from a book called,

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40: How Can We Be a Part of Transforming Dark to Light?

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2022/12/26

This episode features and interview with former field hockey player and current Athletes in Action staff member, Lauren Bonness.We discuss her transformation into someone who called herself a believer, to someone who really saw the beauty in surrendering her desires over to Jesus to let him be in control of her heart and thoughts.She shares a powerful insight from Scripture, which highlights how we can transform the dark parts of our hearts. We discuss how much of that is choosing our words wisely

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Faith Over Fear: Having The Courage to Process Past...

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2022/12/21

We live in a broken world filled with broken people. Because of this, everyone experiences some level of trauma. Unfortunately, past trauma experiences can greatly impact our lives, perceptions, and interactions in the present. This special bonus episode (a preview of Faith Over Fear) sheds a light on this topic and offers valuable resources you can use in your life to gain courage. To hear more episodes of Faith Over Fear, please check out the links below!Apple Podcasts:

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39: Finding Healing Through Listening Prayer

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2022/12/12

This episode features and interview with Jenna Wilson, where we chat about specific ways we can engage with God in Listening Prayer. Jenna grew up in the Metro Detroit area, played volleyball at Central Michigan University, is a mom to two young kiddos, and currently is helping to launch a church and disciple-making movement (Living Army) with her husband and another couple. We beging the episode by talking about Jenna's personal faith journey, and then towards the end of the recording Jenna walks

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38: How Do We Engage in the Fight for Equality?

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2022/12/06

Kathryn and Alli interview Christina Carter, a single black mother of two children who uses her voice to fight for diversity and inclusion for everyone in the room.Christina shares with us the heart she has for dance and using movement to praise and worship as a ministry. She also talks about how she felt compelled to join a protest to protect the sanctity of black lives. Topics we address: How do we talk to our kids about diversity? Where do we start to engage in the fight for diversity?Our

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37: Mel McIlrath / Spiritual Motherhood

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2022/11/28

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

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36: Mikayla Scheibe / God's Hand is on Everything

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2022/11/14

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 inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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35: Gabrielle Grenell/ Sensitive to the Spirit vs....

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2022/11/07

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.

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34: Rachel Arthur / Our Circumstances Don’t Change...

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2022/10/31

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 advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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33: Dayna Voetberg / Is there even such thing as...

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2022/10/24

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 as "mediocre", when in fact, if we've decided to follow Jesus, we can expect anything BUT that. He

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32: Brittany Whelan / Praying for our Church Leaders

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2022/10/17

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 brokenness to heal. Please enjoy this story of faith!"The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world

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31: Joanna Herman/ God's kindness, motherhood, and...

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2022/10/10

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 Iowa, and encouragement to build our lives on solid ground that will sustain us through any storm.Find

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Your Identity vs. The Lies with Cynthia Garrett's...

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2022/10/05

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. To hear more episodes of Cynthia Garrett's Girl Club, listen and subscribe for free at

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30: Deirde Eberly / Performance Mentality vs. Saved...

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2022/10/03

Kathryn's good friend Deirdre comes on to share her story! Deirdre works for a Christian ministry organization on a college campus and lives with her family of 3 (plus a dog!) in Michigan. 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

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29: Kim Merrefield / Cancer diagnosis, healing after...

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2022/09/26

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 subsequent seasons of pruning. Kim shares that she believes we are blessed when we are in difficult

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