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Crystal Sparks' Podcast
Crystal Sparks
200 episodes
2 weeks ago
Hope doesn’t live behind us; it’s being prepared ahead. We dive into Advent as a season of patient, forward-looking formation, pushing back on the rush to celebrate early and the nostalgia that quietly tells us the best days are gone. From Mary’s courageous yes to the early church’s costly love, we trace a simple thread: God meets us in the middle of ordinary life, and hospitality is how hope takes shape. We unpack Luke 2 with cultural clarity: the “no room” moment likely refers to a full gu...
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Hope doesn’t live behind us; it’s being prepared ahead. We dive into Advent as a season of patient, forward-looking formation, pushing back on the rush to celebrate early and the nostalgia that quietly tells us the best days are gone. From Mary’s courageous yes to the early church’s costly love, we trace a simple thread: God meets us in the middle of ordinary life, and hospitality is how hope takes shape. We unpack Luke 2 with cultural clarity: the “no room” moment likely refers to a full gu...
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Crystal Sparks' Podcast
200. Make Room For Him
Hope doesn’t live behind us; it’s being prepared ahead. We dive into Advent as a season of patient, forward-looking formation, pushing back on the rush to celebrate early and the nostalgia that quietly tells us the best days are gone. From Mary’s courageous yes to the early church’s costly love, we trace a simple thread: God meets us in the middle of ordinary life, and hospitality is how hope takes shape. We unpack Luke 2 with cultural clarity: the “no room” moment likely refers to a full gu...
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2 weeks ago
32 minutes

Crystal Sparks' Podcast
199. Worship While You Wait
What if the way we tell time shapes the way we love God? We trace the deep roots of Advent and Candlemas to show how the early church used feasts to form memory, kindle joy, and carry light from the sanctuary into ordinary homes. Along the way, we meet Anna in Luke 2—a widow of great age whose quiet devotion becomes a loud sermon about steadfast hope. Her story pushes back on the myth that only big platforms change the world, revealing how staying, fasting, worshiping, and praying can open ou...
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3 weeks ago
30 minutes

Crystal Sparks' Podcast
198. Five Stages Of Prayer
What if the pace you live at is starving the person you’re becoming? We explore why a culture of acceleration cannot produce a deep soul, and how real spiritual formation requires a slower, steadier path. Using a simple visual of four concentric circles, we show why the inner life—personal growth, healing, and spirituality—sets the ceiling for everything public and visible. When the outer expands faster than the core can sustain, life forms sinkholes. The antidote isn’t more polish or better ...
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2 months ago
34 minutes

Crystal Sparks' Podcast
197. [Philippians Study] The Biggest Threat to Your Ministry
What if the biggest reward for your life isn’t a title or a win—but the people who cross into eternity because you stayed faithful and chose unity over pride? We dive into Philippians 4:1–3 with a clear lens: joy follows the mind, unity fuels mission, and spiritual maturity is measured by how quickly we reconcile rather than how loudly we insist we’re right. We start by tracing Paul’s pattern—orthodoxy before orthopraxy—showing how belief shapes practice and why surface fixes never stick wit...
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2 months ago
27 minutes

Crystal Sparks' Podcast
196. [Philippians Study] Citizens of Heaven
What if the real test of faith isn’t what you believe in theory, but how you walk it out with other people—especially the ones who rub you the wrong way? Journeying through Philippians 3, we explore why Paul refuses to let belief stay abstract. He moves us from orthodoxy to orthopraxy, from ideas to daily habits, and he roots the entire shift in one provocative claim: Christians don’t live fragmented lives. Our heavenly citizenship informs everything—work, politics, relationships, desires—bec...
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3 months ago
32 minutes

Crystal Sparks' Podcast
195. [Philippians Study] Counting All as Loss
What's worth more than your most impressive accomplishments, your proudest moments, your deepest knowledge? According to the Apostle Paul in Philippians 3, absolutely nothing compares to knowing Jesus Christ. Paul's credentials were impeccable: properly circumcised, pure Israelite lineage, from the prestigious tribe of Benjamin, Hebrew-speaking, Pharisaically trained, zealously religious, and legally blameless. By all cultural standards, he had every reason to boast. Yet he declares all thes...
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3 months ago
30 minutes

Crystal Sparks' Podcast
194. [Philippians Study] Already But Not Yet
What are you truly trying to attain in your spiritual journey? This question anchors our exploration of Philippians 3:12-14, where Paul reveals the delicate balance between who we already are in Christ and who we're becoming. The spiritual life isn't about finding some secret formula or hidden path—it's about the gradual transformation into Christ's image. Paul gives us a three-part framework that revolutionizes our approach to discipleship: forgetting the past, embracing the present, and lo...
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3 months ago
30 minutes

Crystal Sparks' Podcast
193. [Philippians Study] Free Throws of Faith
The study of Philippians 3 offers a refreshing counterpoint to our culture's constant pursuit of novelty. When Paul writes, "For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe," he strikes at the heart of effective spiritual leadership. Drawing from basketball analogies, this episode explores how the greatest NBA players—Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan—never outgrew practicing free throws. Similarly, spiritual maturity isn't about discovering exotic new truths but mast...
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3 months ago
25 minutes

Crystal Sparks' Podcast
192. [Philippians Study] The Five Roles of a Faithful Servant
What makes someone willing to risk their life for people who don't even appreciate them? This powerful examination of Philippians 2:25-30 unpacks the extraordinary example of Epaphroditus, a man whose faithful service nearly killed him—yet he was ready to do it all again. The passage reveals five critical roles that define authentic Christian service: brother (shared identity), coworker (shared purpose), soldier (shared fight), messenger (shared message), and minister (shared burden). These ...
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4 months ago
20 minutes

Crystal Sparks' Podcast
191. [Philippians Study] Find Me Blameless
What if your everyday complaints were actually a form of blasphemy? In this powerful exploration of Philippians 2:15-18, we discover the radical call to become "blameless and harmless children of God" in a world that values self-defense and righteous anger. The ancient Greek word "akareos" paints a striking picture of Christians as defenseless lambs without horns – completely vulnerable yet protected by the ultimate Shepherd. This counterintuitive approach challenges our natural instinct to ...
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4 months ago
35 minutes

Crystal Sparks' Podcast
190. [Philippians Study] Holy Fear and Trembling
The tender balance between God's work in us and our active response to Him forms the heart of Paul's message in Philippians 2:12-18. Diving deep into this rich passage, we explore what it truly means to "work out your salvation with fear and trembling" while recognizing that "it is God who works in you." What does it look like to handle your spiritual calling with reverence? The Greek words Paul uses paint a vivid picture—phobos (fear) describes carrying something precious with extreme care,...
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4 months ago
33 minutes

Crystal Sparks' Podcast
189. [Philippians Study] Modern Heresies
What happens when we reduce Jesus to merely a powerful deity rather than our sovereign Lord? While exploring Philippians 2:5-11, we dive into why this passage became the most quoted text among early church fathers as they defended essential Christian doctrine against dangerous heresies. This episode examines how the early church confronted four major heresies—Docetism, Arianism, Nestorianism, and Gnosticism—and why their modern versions continue threatening orthodox faith today. From moral r...
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4 months ago
34 minutes

Crystal Sparks' Podcast
188. [Philippians Study] Who's Keeping Score?
What truly sets Christian community apart from other social groups? In this episode of our Philippians series, we dive deep into chapter 2:1-4, uncovering Paul's four distinctive markers of authentic church life: encouragement in Christ, comfort of God's love, fellowship of the Spirit, and affection and mercy. The original Greek structure reveals something profound—these virtues aren't self-manufactured but flow naturally from divine sources. When we're rooted in Christ, walking in love, fil...
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4 months ago
28 minutes

Crystal Sparks' Podcast
187. [Philippians Study] Be a Paper Plate
What story are you telling about the painful chapters of your life? In this powerful exploration of Philippians 1:12-18, we discover how Paul transformed his imprisonment into a platform for the gospel. The apostle who endured five brutal whippings, multiple beatings, stoning, and three shipwrecks didn't view these as obstacles but as opportunities to blaze new trails for God's kingdom. His secret? The "paper plate perspective" - seeing his life not as precious china to be preserved but as a...
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5 months ago
33 minutes

Crystal Sparks' Podcast
186. [Philippians Study] Are You Giving People Your Head or Your Heart?
What would leadership look like if we truly held people in our hearts? When the Apostle Paul wrote to the Philippians from prison, he made a radical statement—"I have you in my heart." Not just in his thoughts or on his ministry checklist, but in his heart. This wasn't passive sentiment but a conscious choice that transformed his leadership even in chains. This episode explores how prayer evolves from obligation to joyful communion as we mature spiritually. Paul distinguishes between quick "...
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5 months ago
28 minutes

Crystal Sparks' Podcast
185. Philippians Study (Part One)
In this series, originally shared at our Staff Chapel, Crystal Sparks invites you to walk through the book of Philippians like never before — verse by verse, uncovering the deep, life-changing message at its core. From a prison cell, Paul writes about a joy that can’t be shaken by circumstances — a joy that flows from knowing Christ and living fully surrendered to Him. In this introductory episode, Crystal shares the heart behind the series and explains our identity as saints. My ...
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5 months ago
30 minutes

Crystal Sparks' Podcast
184. The Power of Blessing
In this powerful episode, Crystal Sparks unpacks the second verse from the book of Jude and reminds us that blessing isn’t just something we receive —it's something we give. This episode explains how the words you speak can shift atmospheres, break generational patterns, and bring heaven’s power into everyday life. Whether you’re blessing your family, your team, or your coworkers, this episode will stir your spirit and remind you: there's power in a blessing. My hope is that this podcas...
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6 months ago
12 minutes

Crystal Sparks' Podcast
183. Dig it, Dung it
In this episode, Crystal breaks down Luke 13:6–9 and the parable of the fig tree. God isn’t quick to cut you down—He’s committed to cultivating something beautiful in you. Repentance isn’t a one-time event—it’s a daily decision to come back to God and say, “Take me, shape me, grow me.” If you’ve ever felt stuck, dry, or spiritually barren, this episode will remind you that God is digging in, not giving up. It might get messy, but fruit is on the way! My hope is that this podcast helps grow yo...
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6 months ago
29 minutes

Crystal Sparks' Podcast
182. Eight Leadership Essentials
In this powerful and practical episode, Crystal dives into the book of 2 Peter to uncover eight essential leadership principles that every believer should emulate. Peter wasn’t perfect—he was impulsive, outspoken, and often misunderstood—but Jesus still chose him to help lead the early church. Through Peter’s highs and lows, God shapes leaders not through perfection but through growth, surrender, and obedience. Whether you're leading in ministry, your workplace, your family, or just beginning...
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6 months ago
24 minutes

Crystal Sparks' Podcast
181. What Is A Bondservant?
Join Crystal Sparks as she unpacks Jude 1 and the powerful identity found in being a servant of Jesus Christ. In this episode, Crystal explores how Jude—though the brother of James and Jesus—chose to identify himself first as a bondservant. Through personal stories and biblical insight, Crystal challenges listeners to embrace a life of humility and service, reminding us that no matter how far we go in our faith, we never grow out of serving others. My hope is that this podcast helps grow your...
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6 months ago
22 minutes

Crystal Sparks' Podcast
Hope doesn’t live behind us; it’s being prepared ahead. We dive into Advent as a season of patient, forward-looking formation, pushing back on the rush to celebrate early and the nostalgia that quietly tells us the best days are gone. From Mary’s courageous yes to the early church’s costly love, we trace a simple thread: God meets us in the middle of ordinary life, and hospitality is how hope takes shape. We unpack Luke 2 with cultural clarity: the “no room” moment likely refers to a full gu...