In this episode of Sparkle Speak, we dive into what drove author, speaker, and podcaster Tara Sun to write her new book "Overbooked and Overwhelmed". 

Her book addresses the issue of spiritual burnout, especially among Christians striving to deepen their faith in a world that constantly demands more. Through a blend of relatable personal stories and biblical wisdom, she offers practical strategies to cultivate spiritual resilience, find lasting peace, and prioritize a relationship with God amidst life’s chaos. Our conversation offers practical wisdom and heartfelt solutions to this pervasive topic of burnout. 

 

 

In this episode of Sparkle Speak, we dive into what drove author, speaker, and podcaster Tara Sun to write her new book "Overbooked and Overwhelmed".&nbsp;
Her book addresses the issue of spiritual burnout, especially among Christians striving to deepen their faith in a world that constantly demands more. Through a blend of relatable personal stories and biblical wisdom, she offers practical strategies to cultivate spiritual resilience, find lasting peace, and prioritize a relationship with God amidst life&rsquo;s chaos. Our conversation offers practical wisdom and heartfelt solutions to this pervasive topic of burnout.&nbsp;
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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!

A Look at Being Overwhelmed and Overbooked with Author Tara Sun

In this deeply personal episode of Sparkle Speak, host Kathryn together with her mom, Shelly, share a story woven across two generations — the journey of forgiving when forgiveness felt complicated.

This episode explores what unconditional love really looks like when it’s tested, how forgiveness can be an act of faith rather than feeling, and the freedom that comes from choosing to release judgment and let God be the ultimate judge — not ourselves.

This conversation invites listeners to consider where they may be holding onto resentment, and what might happen if they laid it down — not to forget, but to trust God with justice, truth, and restoration.

In this deeply personal episode of Sparkle Speak, host Kathryn together with her mom, Shelly, share a story woven across two generations &mdash; the journey of forgiving when forgiveness felt complicated.
This episode explores what unconditional love really looks like when it&rsquo;s tested, how forgiveness can be an act of faith rather than feeling, and the freedom that comes from choosing to release judgment and let God be the ultimate judge &mdash; not ourselves.
This conversation invites listeners to consider where they may be holding onto resentment, and what might happen if they laid it down &mdash; not to forget, but to trust God with justice, truth, and restoration.

A Family Story We Never Thought We’d Tell

In a culture obsessed with curation, Abby Kuykendall dares to suggest that burnt biscuits and mismatched plates might actually be the beginning of something beautiful. Through heartfelt storytelling and biblical reflection, she helps readers move from performance to presence—reframing hospitality not as a Pinterest-perfect production, but as a spiritual discipline rooted in love, welcome, and transformation. Her grace-filled message invites us to make space for others in the middle of our real, messy lives—and it’s one that resonates across generations!

Our conversation centers around the difference between hosting and practicing hospitality, how we can be intentional with guests, and how a home of "perfection" actually doesn't change the most hearts. 

In a culture obsessed with curation, Abby Kuykendall dares to suggest that burnt biscuits and mismatched plates might actually be the beginning of something beautiful. Through heartfelt storytelling and biblical reflection,&nbsp;she helps readers move from performance to presence&mdash;reframing hospitality not as a Pinterest-perfect production, but as a spiritual discipline rooted in love, welcome, and transformation.&nbsp;Her grace-filled message invites us to make space for others in the middle of our real, messy lives&mdash;and it&rsquo;s one that resonates across generations!
Our conversation centers around the difference between hosting and practicing hospitality, how we can be intentional with guests, and how a home of "perfection" actually doesn't change the most hearts.&nbsp;

"Let the Biscuits Burn" - Abby Kuykendall Talks All Things Hospitality

Carol McCracken, host of the "Faith Over Fear" and "Your Daily Bible Verse" podcasts, shares her dynamic story of redemption and peace.

She shares her experience with raising a child with a difficult diagnosis and the stress that led to alcoholism, ultimately leading to the dysfunction in her marriage. After arriving at divorce and "rock bottom" from her addiction, Carol surrendered bits of her life that she had never before surrendered. This increasingly comprehensive surrender resulted in a new-found peace, AND eventually remarriage to her ex-husband! Carol's story is a true example of Gods redemptive hand in our lives. Please tune in to listen to her incredible story!

 

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Carol McCracken, host of the "Faith Over Fear" and "Your Daily Bible Verse" podcasts, shares her dynamic story of redemption and peace.
She shares her experience with raising a child with a difficult diagnosis and the stress that led to alcoholism, ultimately leading to the dysfunction in her marriage. After arriving at divorce and "rock bottom" from her addiction, Carol surrendered bits of her life that she had never before surrendered. This increasingly comprehensive surrender resulted in a new-found peace, AND eventually remarriage to her ex-husband! Carol's story is a true example of Gods redemptive hand in our lives. Please tune in to listen to her incredible story!
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Show Jingle: Mark Kanitz

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