Crystal Sparks' Podcast

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 our eyes to recognize Christ when He draws near. Duration: 00:30:44

What if the whole of Advent could be summed up in one question: what are you seeking, and how precious is it to you? In Luke 2, we meet a chorus of seekers—shepherds, Simeon, Anna, the temple teachers, and even Mary and Joseph—each revealing a different way hearts move toward Jesus. 

We start with the shepherds, overlooked but chosen, who drop the lesser assignment to run toward the greater one. Joy meets them in a manger, reminding us that impact is measured by proximity to Christ, not platform. Then Simeon teaches us to see the end in th...

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 systems; it’s a return to presence.

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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 without a transformed heart. From there, we look at his tender yet urgent app...

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—because Jesus is not a weekend identity; he’s the organizing center.

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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 these achievements as worthless—literally "dung" or "rubbish"—compared to knowing Christ.

The episode traces Paul's spiritual journey from intellectual knowledge of Christ to intimate relationship with Christ to fully expe...

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 looking ahead to the future. This isn't just theoretical theology; it's practical wisdom for anyone who feels defined by their history or st...

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 mastering foundational ones. Just as championship games often come down to free throws, our spiritual effectiveness depends on consistently returning to basi...

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 distinctions aren't just theological concepts but practical guideposts for how we relate to one another in ministry contexts.

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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 defend our reputation, "clap back" at critics, or vindicate ourselves when wronged. Through personal stories and biblical insights, we see how taking the high road is...

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, while tromos (trembling) acknowledges our dependence on divine guidance for tasks beyond our na...

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 relativism that subjectively redefines sin to syncretism that blends Christianity with other religious practices, these repackaged ancient errors undermine biblical truth in subtle but devastating ways...

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, filled with the Spirit, and practicing mercy, the expressions of encouragement, comfort, fellowship, and compassion naturally overflow. This challenges our Western tendency to focus on ma...

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 disposable vessel meant to serve others and carry something far more valuable than itself.

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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 "breath prayers" scattered throughout our day and deep, consecrated times of focused intercession. Both are es...

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. 

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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. 

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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!

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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 to explore your calling, this episode will equip and encourage you. From the importance of being teachable to learning how to lead wit...

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.

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This episode is taken from a gathering of leaders and staff. Throughout this session, we discuss the divine providence of Isaiah's prophecy of the coming of the Messiah. God chooses to bring us victory through a child! It's not just the Christmas story, it's our story of victory! 

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This episode is taken from a gathering of leaders and staff during the advent season. Throughout this discussion we compare the lives of Jesus and Moses to expose the greatness of Jesus over all others - past, present, and future.

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In this podcast we talk around how we look for external influences to be the source of our joy. For joy that is sustained we can find all we need in Christ!

How to get your joy back: 

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This episode is a message from our First Wednesday service titled "The Battle Plan is Changing". We can't fight today's battles with yesterday's strategies. Seek the Lord today for a fresh word for this year! 

For this year, we need: 

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This episode is a discussion and extension of a message I spoke on a Sunday at One Church called "Arise & Return." You can listen to that message here.

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In this episode I discuss the book of Nehemiah and the call to arise to who you are. It's time we answer the call to build what God has called us to build without giving ear to the enemy and his distractions. 

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No one plans to live a life in a cycle of burnout, but many of us find ourselves in one. The twelve steps of burnout will help you recognize whether you're on the way to rest or burnout! 

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This episode is a discussion and extension of a message I spoke on a Sunday at One Church called "Don't ." You can listen to that message here.  Bait is meant to look attractive to the one that's being hunted. However, when we allow the bait of the enemy to lure us in it always leads to destruction. 

Don't take the Bait of: 

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Come along with me as I talk through my recent experience in Israel. Stay tuned for more details coming soon! 

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Come along with me as I talk through my recent experience in Israel. Stay tuned for more details coming soon! 

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The faith movement taught me more than what I could divulge in a short podcast episode, but here are three parts I wanted to share with you today. 

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This episode is a discussion and extension of a message I spoke on a Sunday at One Church called "Jesus is Restoring." You can listen to that message here. 

Three things Jesus says He  is NOT:

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This episode is a discussion and extension of a message I spoke on a Sunday at One Church called "Jesus is Restoring." You can listen to that message here. 

So many of us have a formula made up of how God moves, but Lazarus is an amazing example that He works outside of our own logic. In this episode, Emalee and I discuss how Jesus is okay with our questions and disappointment. 

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This episode is a clip taken from my message at Sisterhood 2023. A lot of us aren’t experiencing freedom because we don’t feel like we can fully trust the cause that brought Jesus here.

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In this episode I discuss the joys of parenting with special guest, my daughter, Brailey Sparks! I pray that this episode encourages you to lead your family with purpose, peace, and grace. 

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In this episode we discuss four benefits of the testimony of the righteous. When we share what God has done in us it brings boldness, multiplies miracles, brings us closer, and imparts faith to others. We have to be bold and excited to share our testimony! 

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This episode is from a message I spoke at Sisterhood Workshop 2023. There are three different seasons explained in this message: planting, cultivating, and harvesting. Every stage matters, and every stage requires you to show up in a different way. 

Questions to ask yourself: 

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In this episode I cover seven signs that come with experiencing a season of growth. I pray this episode encourages you to press into the areas that God is growing you in! 

7 Signs of Growth: 

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In this episode I discuss Joseph's experience with both having dreams and interpreting them. God makes up for every single thing that Joseph missed out on while in prison. Through Joseph's story we see his divine providence and perfect timing! 

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This podcast is continued from a Q & A series I began from a prompt on Instagram. The question we discuss in this episode is, "how does a godly wife practically serve her husband?"

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This podcast is continued from a Q & A series I began from a prompt on Instagram. The question we discuss in this episode is, "if you walk away, can you walk back?" 

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This episode is the first of a new series I am doing of Q&A! I asked you all on my instagram account what you want to talk about, and the first is 'How to Hear God's Voice.' 

How to Hear God's Voice: 

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CHARACTERISTICS OF WISDOM

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This episode is from a message I spoke at 414 Church. I hope this encourages those who find themselves in a transitional season.  There aren’t a lot of things that are guaranteed in this life, however change is one of them! 

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This episode is a behind-the-scenes type of conversation around the previous episode titled, "What Shall We Do?"

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This episode is a message from our First Wednesday service. In the message, there are 5 different groups of people who are baptized then ask the question, "what shall we do?" They all knew that baptism wasn't the final step in their faith journey, but just one of the steps in their faith journey. It's important that we too ask the question, "do the people in my workplace know I am a Christ follower without telling them?"

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In this episode we discuss the different types of gift givers and gift receivers and how it relates to our relationship to God. Could it be that the way we receive gifts from people correlates with how we receive gifts from God?

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In this episode I study the song of Mary in Luke 1. The true message of Christmas is that God wants to change us from the inside out! Mary sang because the Lord had made such a deep impact on her life that she couldn't help but sing and exclaim who He was. God desires to change our lives in a profound way that impacts not only us but the generations to come.

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In this episode I encourage listeners to stir up a heart of gratitude. Criticism is almost always easier to remember because it's given with more detail. When we criticize, we say exactly why we didn't like something, but oftentimes our praise is given generically. Following this podcast, I want to encourage you to find someone you're thankful for, tell them why, and be very specific!

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In this episode I talk about the difference between anointing and gifting. The gifting does not go away it is without repentance. The anointing can go away and it can increase. Anointing is not how long a service is or how loud you speak. It isn’t when people fall out under the power of God.

Recipe for Anointing (Exodus 30:22-24): 

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This episode is a behind-the-scenes type of conversation around the previous episode titled, "Happy New Year."

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This episode is a clip taken from my message at our Wednesday Night Revival Service.  Could it be that God is about to do something so monumental in your life that it creates a complete calendar reset? 

When the enemy says: 
You’ll never get out of this, we declare: HAPPY NEW YEAR
You’ll always be addicted, we declare: HAPPY NEW YEAR
You will never be free, we declare: HAPPY NEW YEAR
You will never get your breakthrough, we declare: HAPPY NEW YEAR

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In this mini series I talk about symptoms of someone who is drifting from their faith. No one ever begins their faith journey with the intent to one day backslide away from the Church. Even though we might not have deliberately set out to become distant from God, circumstances can cause us to slowly drift from our faith.

You know you're drifting when: 

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In this episode I talk about symptoms of someone who is drifting from their faith. No one ever begins their faith journey with the intent to one day backslide away from the Church. Even though we might not have deliberately set out to become distant from God, circumstances can cause us to slowly drift from our faith.

You know you're drifting when: 

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In this episode a friend and I discuss topics that I have preached in the past that I now share contrasting views on. Topics include walking on water, Jesus healing the paralytic, and Moses leading the Israelites. 

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This episode is the third part of a message I spoke at Sisterhood Workshop 2022. The entire message is titled, "Invitation to Freedom," and the third and final part explains how the hurts we receive can block us from experiencing the freedom that is available to us. I have to trust what I do know about God vs. what I don’t know about the future.

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This episode is the second part of a message I spoke at Sisterhood Workshop 2022. The entire message is titled, "Invitation to Freedom," and the second part explains how the sins we can't leave block us from experiencing the freedom that is available to us.

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This episode is the first part of a message I spoke at Sisterhood Workshop 2022. The entire message is titled, "Invitation to Freedom," and the first part explains how the lies we believe block us from experiencing the freedom that is available to us. Every lie that the enemy tells us can fit into these three things:

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This episode is a clip taken from my message at Sisterhood 2022. Have we gotten so busy doing everything in our lives that we have stopped answering the God invitation to our hearts? This message encourages listeners to hear the invitation God is giving us and let our hearts respond. 

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In this episode I talk about two mindsets that all our thoughts can be categorized into: the scarcity mindset and the abundance mindset. Scarcity says "there's not enough to go around," and abundance says, "there's MORE than enough to go around." Scarcity will always skew your perspective. God is a God of abundance. In Him there is no lack! 

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This episode is the seventh part of a series I started on the life of David. During this episode I talk about how David understood that God would defend him from his enemies, he knew that he didn’t have to protect himself. David had a history with God that confirmed time and time again God’s faithfulness. He knew how important it was to honor those God has appointed, and God would take care of the rest. 

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In this episode I look at the story of the Prodigal Son from the perspective of the older brother. Here are three different questions for self-evaluation: 

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This episode is a clip taken from my message at our First Wednesday service.  The message includes six points that describe the place of Ziklag.

Ziklag is the place of: 

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This episode is the sixth part of a series I started on the life of David. During this episode I talk about the difference between "God friends" and "good friends," and how friendship is modeled by David and Jonathan. Have you ever met someone who you instantly feel a deep connection with? It often feels like you’ve known the person your entire life even if they haven’t been around very long. This is what God-endorsed, covenant friendships are like, and that’s how it was for Jonathan and David. 

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This episode is the fifth part of a series I started on the life of David. During this episode I talk about how David's wife, Michal, who was notorious for judging David's extravagant worship. Michal should have been down celebrating with everyone else, but instead she chose to sit in a place of judgement. Religion has the same effect on a person, and often judges other’s freedom because they lack the experience of freedom themselves. 

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This episode is a clip taken from my message at our First Wednesday service. I use the story of Elijah and Elisha to demonstrate the difference between being "marked" and being "marketed." We have a generation that is full of inspiration without impartation. The four parts of this message include: 

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This episode is the fourth part of a series I started on the life of David. During this episode I talk about how Saul had a mighty advocate in David, a mighty warrior who’s heart was to serve Saul with humility. Instead of basking in that advantage, Saul became jealous and insecure in his position when David was around. He began to compare himself to David, take the score of every win and loss, and despise David’s victories. 

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This episode is the third part of a series I started on the life of David. During this episode I talk about how we also face giants just as David faced Goliath.  We must have victorious mindsets when approaching the battlefield of life. For David to be successful in battle, he had to learn to value God’s opinion above all others. 

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This episode is the second part of a series I started on the life of David. During this episode I talk about how God was preparing David’s heart in the field. David enhanced his craft in the field. He played his harp in front of the Sheep before he played in front of Kings. It was the field that prepared him to skillfully play before the King, and it was his skillful playing that brought God’s spirit upon Saul. Every single thing was for a reason. David was described in this way: