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

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 n…

A Look at Being Overwhelmed and Overbooked with Author Tara Sun

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 mo…

Overcoming Alcoholism, Divorce and Remarriage with Carol McCracken

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 marr…

A Mother's Day Special

This week on Sparkle Speak, we’re celebrating upcoming Mother’s Day in a special way — Kathryn's amazing former cohost is back as a guest! 💐 We’re diving deep with Alli into the real, raw, and beautiful journey of motherhood. From sleepless nights to soul-shaping moments, we’re unpacking the chall…

Thoughts on Hypocrisy

In this episode we sit down for a "fireside chat", discussing the idea of hypocrisy: What is it? How does it effect us and present in our lives? What can we do about it? Can we separate the holiness of God from the brokenness of humanity, while upholding the standard of a holy calling? We explore …

3 Questions to Ask When Making a Change

In this episode of the Sparkle Speak Podcast, we dive into the powerful decision-making framework that can help us as we navigate life’s choices with confidence and clarity. We explore three questions (credited from The Courageous Parenting Podcast). Is this good?  Is this keeping me from something…

The Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments

Our guest, Rachel Wojo, discusses her new book "Desperate Prayers; Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments". Rachel Wojo is an inspirational author, speaker, and podcaster. Through her biblical approach and personal life experiences, Rachel empowers women to discover strength and ho…

3 Reasons to Write God's Words on Our Doorframes

In today's episode, we speak on the command God gives us to write His words on our doorframes. We explore three reasons he may have us do this, and some practical ways in which we can execute this in our homes! We end on Scripture from Proverbs and 2 Corinthians which reminds us that our hearts are…

Praying for Loved Ones to Know Jesus

Join us in this heartfelt episode as we welcome Maria Mukrdechian, author of The Return: Believing the Faithfulness of God in Calling Your Prodigal Home. Maria’s powerful story began in her living room, where a sincere prayer for healing from a cigarette addiction led her to a profound faith in Jes…

Finding Peace During Career Transitions

In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Assistant Worship Director and former Labor and Delivery Nurse, Cat Gibson, who shares her inspiring faith story that began in her early childhood. Growing up in a Christian family, Cat found solace in Psalm 23 during life’s toughest moments. As she refl…