On this episode of SPARK the Podcast, Jana Klosowsky shares more about God’s plan for community and connection in our lives. God uses other people to encourage us, speak to us and refresh each other! The importance of intentionally seeking community with other Christians is HUGE. The people we choose to do life with, that inner circle, those people…

Today on SPARK the Podcast we are going to be talking all about the hope the resurrection gives us! We just finished celebrating Easter and the good news that death could not hold our Lord. After being put to death on the cross, Jesus rose on the third day, defeating death and sacrificing himself for our sins so that we can have relationship with H…

We’re back for another Coffee Talk on SPARK the Podcast with Jenna + Mekina. This time we’ll be discussing who influences us, Jonah + the whale, and God working in us verses through us. We’re also excited to share some quiet time techniques and a little Christian music that has really moved us over the years. We hope you enjoy this episode! Connect…

Today on SPARK the Podcast, we are talking all about worship and praise with our wonderful guest, Annie Herrmann! The Bible calls us to praise God! Psalm 150:6 says “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!” Psalm 100:2 says “Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!” Psalm 95:1 calls us to “come, let us sing to the …

Today on SPARK the Podcast, we are talking about big life intersections and following God's direction with Rebecca Haymes! Becca shares, "Recognizing these big intersections- whether in the moment or in hindsight - gives me such an appreciation for how great and vast and good God is. If we pay attention it also shows how intimately He cares for us …

On this episode of SPARK the Podcast, we are so excited to welcome Stephanie Herrera back to share her thoughts about developing a vision board for the year! Stephanie shares, "A vision board isn’t about just quantity or checking things off a list. It's about developing a deeper relationship with God so you can get to know him and hear his voice an…

Welcome to our first SPARK the Podcast of the New Year! We have spent the first few weeks of 2023 praying for God’s will, asking for Him to give us a vision, and we have started setting goals for the year. Today, we are excited to share more about what is in store for the podcast and what we feel God is calling us to share more about this year. Thi…

At Christmas we find ourselves longing for home, nostalgia, the traditions and people that make it feel like Christmas. While those things can be good—our true longing is not for a place but for a person at Christmas. We hear it in the songs we sing… The joy of every longing heart Let every heart prepare Him room. So today on SPARK the Podcast, tha…

We are so excited to be back for another episode of Coffee Talk on SPARK the Podcast - this time to discuss our favorite BOOKS that would make great Christmas gifts! Whether you are looking for books for yourself as you snuggle up this winter or you are looking for gifts for people, we wanted to sit back and help you out. Listen in to the podcast t…

On this episode of SPARK the Podcast, we sit down with hosts Mekina and Jenna for another episode of Coffee Talk. On this special Thanksgiving episode we dive into what thankfulness means to them, memories of Thanksgivings past, and a recent miracle story. Grab a cup of coffee and listen in! Connect with the Hosts: Jenna Shotmeyer- https://www.inst…

On this episode of SPARK the Podcast, Cassi Claire shares about seasons of change. Cassi takes us through the recent launch of her online clothing boutique, Love, Odette, and how it grew from the dream stage into a reality! She talks through the pressures of trying to run the business on her own strength, and shares the rest and peace that came fro…

Today we are so excited to have Alexandra Kaval of Grace Space Christian Coaching on SPARK the Podcast! Alexandra is a professional certified master life coach for purpose driven women who are feeling scattered & overwhelmed and want to live a more prioritized, intentional, and Christ centered life. She personally knows what it feels like for life …

The main question I get asked is "HOW?" How did your mother get through it? How was she able to wake up each day and go to doctors? On this episode of SPARK the Podcast, Darlene Shotmeyer shares how her faith in God and trust in Him helped her live with hope in a season where two of her children returned home from college, one battling cancer, and …

Welcome to our first "Coffee Talk" on SPARK the Podcast! On this episode, Amy and Jenna chat about recent events in their lives where they have seen God answer prayers. Amy shares a story about obedience and God's faithfulness in watching over her and her family during a difficult situation when overseas, and Jenna shares what God is teaching her n…

Today we are so excited to have Kindle Smyth on SPARK the Podcast! Kindle is a lifelong learner and educator. A few years ago she was months from a milestone birthday and feeling like she hadn’t experienced all God has designed her for. This led to a year of trust, risk and adventure traveling the world. She's taken the lessons she learned on that …

Mary Cayten Brakefield is the cofounder of Brakefields, a universally designed clothing label that focuses on fashion and function. She, along with her cofounder/mom, work to design vibrant pieces that solve the problems created by traditional fashion. Whether due to disability, motherhood, a demanding job, or an on the go lifestyle, we all need cl…

Holly Silva is a singer and song writer of pop country and contemporary Christian music. She loves expressing herself in her writing by pulling from life experiences. Her most recent song, Jesus Eyes, was written about the passing of her beloved mother, Marianne Silva, who entered Heaven August 7th, 2021. Through her hardships, specifically the los…

Today on SPARK the Podcast, Deanna shares her testimony! Deanna is the founder of ‘Resilience is Beautiful’. A platform dedicated to sharing her journey with a rare neuromuscular disease and the importance of Medical Service Dogs. Her speaking events include motivation speaking, relationship building and communication in the wake of trials, awarene…

Watercolorist Michele E. Struss was born with a form of dwarfism, causing short stature and orthopedic complications. Despite the challenges and setbacks, her physical disability is what God has used to shape her faith and perspective on life. Michele is confident in who God is and who He has made her to be. Despite the many challenges and limitati…

On this episode of SPARK the Podcast, Megan Faulkner shares her testimony! Originally from Delaware, Megan Faulkner is a motivated relational change agent with proven expertise in leadership and programmatic development. She is a passionate communicator committed to processes and ideas that result in transformation for ministries, organizations, an…

Welcome to a brand new season of SPARK the Podcast! We are so excited to introduce Jenna Shotmeyer as a host, and to tell you about what we are going to be sharing in the upcoming episodes. This season on SPARK the Podcast, we will be centering our conversations around sharing testimonies. In Revelation 12:11 it says, "And they overcame him by the …

On this episode of SPARK the Podcast, we chat with Jenna Shotmeyer about the launch of her new book Are You Drowning?. A personal account of injury, depression, growth, life, and healing, Are You Drowning? chronicles Jenna Shotmeyer’s uphill battle of recovering from a traumatic brain injury that took place at the start of her college career. Jenna…

Have you ever stopped to think that maybe you’re not on the path God wants you to be on? We’re driven people. Driven by passions, interests and purpose. Too often our purpose can be confused with career goals. Your Soul Purpose is about finding balance in work, play and meaningful relationships by intentional planning. Today on SPARK the Podcast, L…

We are so excited to welcome Entrice Rowe back to the podcast to share about her journey into motherhood! Entrice has four beautiful children, one entering high school, one in middle school and twins in elementary school. Entrice shares how can we, as mothers, can rely on God for guidance and wisdom in bringing up our kids to follow Him and to trus…

We are so excited to welcome Natasha Drisdelle of the Wise Wife Blueprint back to SPARK the Podcast! Natasha had so many wonderful things to share about marriage that we decided to make this conversation a two part series. Today you will hear part two of our conversation on marriage with Natasha. If you haven't gotten a chance to listen to part one…

We are so excited to welcome Natasha Drisdelle of the Wise Wife Blueprint to SPARK the Podcast! Natasha had so many wonderful things to share about marriage that we decided to make this conversation a two part series. Today we are going to be hearing part one as Natasha shares her marriage story and talks about the importance of biblical submission…

This month on SPARK the Podcast we are going to be talking all about marriage! We are honored to have Christopher and Nadine Holewski on first to share about theirs. Christopher and Nadine have been married for 13 years and have been together for 17 years. On this episode, they share their story of how the met and got engaged, along with what have …

This week on SPARK the Podcast, we are going to be talking all about baptism. Baptism is an outward sign of our inward decision to follow Christ. We are accepting Jesus’ sacrifice to have our sins washed away, putting to death and burying our old life of sin and separation from God, and being raised to a new life of following Him. Peter said in Act…

On this episode of SPARK the Podcast, Laura K Eldredge shares the importance of knowing and sharing our testimony. Laura used to be a full-time musician. She traveled and played, living her dream, building her kingdom. At the height of her career, she sensed God asking her to lay it down as she heard, "It's going to be difficult for your to glorify…

On this episode of SPARK the Podcast, Caroline Shea shares her testimony and about forgiveness. When Jesus died on the cross for us, He forgave our debt of sin and took our place, giving us life through Him. One thing God calls us to do is to forgive others as He forgave us. Forgiving ourselves can often be even harder than forgiving others. Caroli…

This week on SPARK the Podcast, Jenna Shotmeyer shares all about forgiveness. Jenna was only 18 and in her first semester of college when someone dropped a cooler from a balcony and onto her head, giving her a traumatic brain injury and completely changing her life. Over the years, God radically healed Jenna physically. Through His grace and forgiv…

This week on SPARK the Podcast, Stephanie Herrera shares about her and her husband’s journey to financial peace, and about how she found true contentment in God and growth in her relationships through the process. Stephanie explains how they practically managed their money on a weekly and monthly basis, the importance of creating a budget, and what…

This month on SPARK the Podcast, Amy and Mekina chat all about finding true contentment in God, not in things. Amy shares about the contentment challenge she has been on (through Nancy Ray) a challenge where she committed to give up all unnecessary shopping for three months from January - April. Amy explains what God has been showing her through th…

This week on SPARK the Podcast, Mackenzie Grace shares all about what it looks like to have her heart radically changed by the grace of God. Mackenzie shares her thoughts on how we as Christians can run our business without falling into the traps of being prideful or boasting in our successes, and how can we focus on the path God has laid before us…

This month on SPARK the Podcast we are going to be talking about the Freedom of Self Forgetfulness! This short book by Tim Keller (it is only aa 45 minute read) had a big impact on us, and we highly recommend it! In a world that is constantly telling us to focus on ourselves, forge our own paths, and not worry about what anyone else thinks, the con…

On this episode of SPARK the Podcast, Debbie Ryan shares her experience with reading through the Bible! Debbie has read through the entire Bible seven times, and is reading through now for an eight! Debbie explains how she approaches reaching the Bible, what she does when she comes across challenging passages, and how she knows what the Bible says …

Amy and Mekina share all about reading the bible; the challenges and triumphs that come from studying God's word, and practical resources if you want to cultivate a daily habit of reading the bible too! It is an honest and open conversation, and we hope you enjoy it! Resources: She Reads Truth Bible- https://shereadstruthbible.com Dwell Bible App- …

The new year is right around the corner and we are chatting about goal setting and resolutions! While goals can be important, today we want to talk about one decision you can make that will not only change 2021 for you, it has the power to change your entire life. If you haven’t made the decision to invite Jesus into your heart, and it is something…

Christmas is almost here, and what a wonderful time of year this is! On this episode of SPARK the Podcast, Amy and Mekina share all about their final preparations, chat through the exciting news of Mekina's engagement, and focus in on the true meaning of Christmas. They read three beautiful passages about the birth of Jesus from the Bible, and talk…

This week we have asked our SPARK girls to share what Christmas means to them, what the true meaning of Christmas is, how to keep Christ at the center of Christmas and what brings true light and joy to this season. John 1:4-5 says “In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has no…

On this episode of SPARK the Podcast, we celebrate advent, the beautiful season of waiting for our savior. Jessica Olivero shares more about the heart behind advent, her thoughts on Jesus coming into the world as a baby instead of a conquering king, and how the birth of our savior brings hope. Come celebrate this beautiful season of advent with us …

The Christmas season is here! The season of Advent, the anticipation of the coming Savior. This is such an exciting time, and one we look forward to every year. It is a time to pause and orient our hearts, homes, and minds to the true meaning of Christmas. The birth of Jesus is such a beautiful gift from God, the gift of hope in a dark world. In th…

On this special Thanksgiving episode of SPARK the Podcast, the women (and even a few children) of SPARK give thanks to God and sing His praises! We have a good father, He is the one who brings joy! This year especially, let’s all come together and give thanks to God in all circumstances, for He alone is worthy of our praise. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Con…

On this episode of SPARK the Podcast, Suzanne Kraai shares her story of loss and miscarriage. Suzanne has two beautiful babies here on earth and two in heaven. She shares about her journey into motherhood, where God was through her loss and the pain, and what she has come to realize about God and His desires through it all. Suzanne also beautifully…

On this episode of SPARK the Podcast, Jessica OH shares about losing her mom 10 years ago. Jess explains, "Grief doesn’t end, it doesn’t truly abate, it is impossible to forget. But Jesus, His comfort and His goodness never ends either." Jess talks through the beautiful moments God gave her with her mom before she passed, where God was in her pain,…

It is November and the holidays are just around the corner! While this can be a wonderful time of anticipation and joy, it can also be a really tough time for many. The holidays naturally bring about memories from our past and our childhood, and that can be difficult if we have lost loved ones, or if our family dynamics have changed. This week on S…

On this episode of SPARK the Podcast, Kathryn Rei shares her testimony! Kathryn accepted God into her heart when she was a young girl, and even through challenging circumstances, Kathryn always held firm to the fact that God is good and God is faithful. He is the one thing that never changes, He is our good and loving Father. Through everything, Ka…

In this episode of SPARK the Podcast, Cassi Claire talks through finding purpose in your business, no matter what career you are in. Before Cassi started her wedding photography business, she actually worked in ministry! She shares how God used her to glorify Him there, and how she sees God using her to spread the good news of His love and joy to o…

On this episode of SPARK the Podcast, Cinnamon Wolfe shares her thoughts about including faith in your business! She explains the steps she took to make faith a focus in her own business, along with practical ways to begin talking and sharing about your faith in your business too! Cinnamon explains how her relationship with God affects the way she …

This month on SPARK the Podcast, Mekina and Amy dive into faith and business! They talk through their thoughts on including faith in business and chat openly about what it looks like for them. Mekina and Amy also take a look at what God calls us to as business owners. We have talked about it before, but we know we are not meant to put God in a box.…