Our guest, Michelle McTaggart, joins us in this episode to share how her faith helped lead her parents to believe in God. Her father encountered a miracle "dream" in a near death experience that turned him from a hater of God, into a lover of God. In this conversation we touch on aspects of praying for those we love who don't believe, and how praying specifically, powerfully, and consistently can make a a bigger difference than we could ask for or imagine!



Ephesians 3:20: "Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think."



Find us at:

@LifeAudio & @_sparklefaith_

www.sparklefaith.com

www.lifeaudio.com

Our guest, Michelle McTaggart, joins us in this episode to share how her faith helped lead her parents to believe in God. Her father encountered a miracle "dream" in a near death experience that turned him from a hater of God, into a lover of God. In this conversation we touch on aspects of praying for those we love who don't believe, and how praying specifically, powerfully, and consistently can make a a bigger difference than we could ask for or imagine!
 
Ephesians 3:20: "Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think."
 
Find us at:
@LifeAudio &amp; @_sparklefaith_
<a href="http://www.sparklefaith.com">www.sparklefaith.com</a>
<a href="http://www.lifeaudio.com">www.lifeaudio.com</a>

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 listening today, we hope you enjoy this story of faith!

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...

Sparkle Speak

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 listening today, we hope you enjoy this story of faith!

67: Praying Powerfully For Those Who Don't Believe

Pastor and best-selling Author, Kimberly Jones, joins us on this episode to discuss her new book - "Unstuck: 90 Days of Inspiration, Encouragement, and the Promise of New Life."  We'll explore what it means to break free from being "stuck" and how to embrace a life of purpose and possibility.

Pastor Kimberly Jones, also known as Real Talk Kim on Instagram. She wears many hats — mother, pastor, entrepreneur, mentor, motivational speaker, and best-selling author. But above all, she's on a mission to love people back to life. With her infectious energy and unwavering faith, she travels the world spreading messages of hope and empowerment.

You might have seen her on shows like Preachers of Atlanta, and Dr. Oz.  She’s also a Senior Pastor at her church in Atlanta and a mother to two sons.



Find Us on Instagram:

@RealTalkKim

@_Sparklefaith_

@lifeaudio



Kim's Website:

https://realtalkkim.com/



Share your story of faith with us to be featured on an episode of Sparkle Speak:

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Pastor and best-selling Author, Kimberly Jones, joins us on this episode to discuss her new book - "Unstuck: 90 Days of Inspiration, Encouragement, and the Promise of New Life."  We'll explore what it means to break free from being "stuck" and how to embrace a life of purpose and possibility.
Pastor Kimberly Jones, also known as Real Talk Kim on Instagram. She wears many hats — mother, pastor, entrepreneur, mentor, motivational speaker, and best-selling author. But above all, she's on a mission to love people back to life. With her infectious energy and unwavering faith, she travels the world spreading messages of hope and empowerment.
You might have seen her on shows like Preachers of Atlanta, and Dr. Oz.  She’s also a Senior Pastor at her church in Atlanta and a mother to two sons.
 
Find Us on Instagram:
@RealTalkKim
@_Sparklefaith_
@lifeaudio
 
Kim's Website:
<a href="https://realtalkkim.com/">https://realtalkkim.com/</a>
 
Share your story of faith with us to be featured on an episode of Sparkle Speak:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1I7tr-d5D2RiqvXSR-Jx2mGBwK_W28UgwuphJlUq6ijQ/edit#responses

70: Getting "Unstuck" with Pastor and Author Kimberly Jones

Michigan based author and speaker, Karen Ehman, joins us to talk about her books "Keep It Shut: What to Say, How to Say It, and When to Say Nothing at All" and "Zip It: The Keep It Shut 40-Day Challenge". 

We discuss her motivations for writing this book, as well as her inspiration for avoiding gossip. Karen provides us with some practical advice through stories on how to handle gossip in a godly way, and some wisdom learned on how to make our words "sweet like honey", rather than damaging and unwholesome. 

Scripture:

Proverbs 10:19: "Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues."

Proverbs 15:4: "The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit."

Ephesians 4:29: "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen".

Colossians 4:6: "Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone."

Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey - sweet to the soul, and healthy for the body". 



Websites:

https://karenehman.com/

www.sparklefaith.com

www.lifeaudio.com



Instagram:

@karenehman

@_sparklefaith_

@lifeaudio



Share your story of faith with us to be featured on an episode of Sparkle Speak:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1I7tr-d5D2RiqvXSR-Jx2mGBwK_W28UgwuphJlUq6ijQ/edit#responses

Michigan based author and speaker, Karen Ehman, joins us to talk about her books "Keep It Shut: What to Say, How to Say It, and When to Say Nothing at All" and "Zip It: The Keep It Shut 40-Day Challenge". 
We discuss her motivations for writing this book, as well as her inspiration for avoiding gossip. Karen provides us with some practical advice through stories on how to handle gossip in a godly way, and some wisdom learned on how to make our words "sweet like honey", rather than damaging and unwholesome. 
Scripture:
Proverbs 10:19: "Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues."
Proverbs 15:4: "The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit."
Ephesians 4:29: "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen".
Colossians 4:6: "Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone."
Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey - sweet to the soul, and healthy for the body". 
 
Websites:
<a href="https://karenehman.com/">https://karenehman.com/</a>
<a href="http://www.sparklefaith.com">www.sparklefaith.com</a>
<a href="http://www.lifeaudio.com">www.lifeaudio.com</a>
 
Instagram:
@karenehman
@_sparklefaith_
@lifeaudio
 
Share your story of faith with us to be featured on an episode of Sparkle Speak:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1I7tr-d5D2RiqvXSR-Jx2mGBwK_W28UgwuphJlUq6ijQ/edit#responses

69: Taming the Tongue with Author/Speaker Karen Ehman

In honor of Earth Day, today's episode features our special guest, Suze Bertsch, a wife/ mother, and creative engineer living in Michigan. Suze embodies a philosophy of mindful consumption and ethical living.

She breaks down what "sustainability" actually means, and talks about her passion for reducing waste and consumption, emphasizing the importance of products that align with our values and support ethically sourced materials. She highlights some of her favorite products, and reminds us of the significance of considering the impact of our purchases on the planet and human quality of life. Suze advocates for a lifestyle that embraces simplicity, avoiding processed foods and synthetic materials, and instead, choosing products that honor our connection to the earth.

Scripture:

"Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” - Genesis 1:26 NIV

"The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it." Genesis 2:15 ESV 

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Blueland
Bite Toothpaste
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Thank you to our Network Sponsors @LifeAudio! www.lifeaudio.com 

Find us on our website: www.sparklefaith.com

Find us on Instagram:  @_sparklefaith_

In honor of Earth Day, today's episode features our special guest, Suze Bertsch, a wife/ mother, and creative engineer living in Michigan. Suze embodies a philosophy of mindful consumption and ethical living.
She breaks down what "sustainability" actually means, and talks about her passion for reducing waste and consumption, emphasizing the importance of products that align with our values and support ethically sourced materials. She highlights some of her favorite products, and reminds us of the significance of considering the impact of our purchases on the planet and human quality of life. Suze advocates for a lifestyle that embraces simplicity, avoiding processed foods and synthetic materials, and instead, choosing products that honor our connection to the earth.
Scripture:
"Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” - Genesis 1:26 NIV
"The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it." Genesis 2:15 ESV 
Products and Resources:
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<li><a href="https://www.blueland.com/">Blueland</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://www.norwex.com/">Norwex</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ewg.org/">https://www.ewg.org/</a></li>
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*This is not an ad for these products mentioned above
 
 
Thank you to our Network Sponsors @LifeAudio! <a href="http://www.lifeaudio.com">www.lifeaudio.com </a>
Find us on our website: www.sparklefaith.com
Find us on Instagram:  @_sparklefaith_

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