Faith Fueled Living: Christian Mindset, Purpose, Wellness and Biblical Encouragement for Women

On today's episode Kristin talks about how we let shame, embarassment and fear keep us from telling our truth and often keeps us from opening up about what we are walking through, sturggling with or believe about ourselves. And she talks about how confiding in a trust friend or small group and the Lord and confessing what we need to bring light to has the power to release so much worry, lessen our burdens and allow us to step through what we are going through.#confession #smallgroups #fellowship #christianliving #speakingourtruth #worship

On today's Spark of Faith episode Kristin talks about are longing to experience the feeling of home and how truly we are being pointed to Heaven. She also talks about how many of us often feel out of place in our church or faith community and why it's ok to feel this way and we should look for a faith home that fits or create a community ourselves. The most important thing is finding a way to be in connection with God and follow the example of Jesus as we walk through life.#churchplanting #housechurch #denomination #faith #christianliving #worship #christianworship #Onlinechurch #fellowship #

On today's Spark of Faith Encouragement episode Kristin talks about how slowing down, take time to reset and get in connection with the Lord and having a joyful heart as we go into our work, our interactions with the people around us and day can allow us to feel lighter, more connected to God and is a form on worship- bring on the singing, listening to music, dancing, walking and listening to God and more.#christianinspiration #christianencouragement #christianliving #encouragement #scripture #dailyencouragement #jesus

On today's Spark of Faith episode Kristin shares some of the messages of the Book or Esther and how she followed God's plan even when she didn't know the whole story or what the outcome would be. She had to prepare, and wait and then act even when it was dangerous but in the end she and her family and the Jews were saved by her being faithful and loyal to God's promptings and timing.

On today's episode Kristin talks about how easy it is to get comfortable playing it safe in our faith. Are we missing the call, the promptings God has for us to step into the world, to step into new experiences and new adventures that will shine a light on his love, his word, his promise and his Kingdom. Kristin shares ideas on how we can listen to this call and move towards a bigger, bold Christian life we've been invited into. Kristin challenges each of us to accept the challenge and live a bit more like Jesus- add in more new connections, and invitations, and new places we're meant to be a part of.#fellowship #connection #faith #christianinspiration #bibleverse #scripture #kingdombuilders #ministry

On today's episode Kristin talks about the importance of slowing down, and the need to understand what our priorities are, especially our spiritual priorities so we can access where we might be filling our days with mindless distractions and entertainment or busyness that we could edit in order to make time for prayer, hearing God and living a calmer, more joyful life by living by Jesus' example- he was never in a hurry and was clear on his focus and made time to get quiet with God daily. This is a great episode to encourage you to edit your schedule to align with a life that allows us more space and grace to live in the present, find more communion with God and feel lighter and less anxious.#christianliving #christianencouragement #christianity #faith #scripture #encouragingwords #ministry #jesus

On today's episode Kristin talks about being there for each other and the need to connection, have deeper conversations, give hugs and the need to be encouragers, sharers of hope and connection. Kristin's son's university and college nearby have recently experienced loss and grief and that experience prompted her to share this message with you today.#grief #loss #upliftothers #hope #christianinspiration #givemorehugs #connection #community #checkuponothers #faith #encouragement

Let's be honest often our joy and peace aren't front in center in our lives because we let busy run the show. Well we can be encouraged that through the Holy Spirit we can experience the fruits of the Holy Spirit, two of which are Joy and peace. And through our connection to the Holy Spirit we can be a vehicle of the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the world- this is a short but great episode about how to find Joy, Peace and the other fruits of the Holy Spirit waiting for us when we follow Christ.#ChristianInspiration #Scripture #HolySpirit #jesus #christianity #christianpodcast#faith

On today's Spark of Faith episode Kristin talks about what the bible says about marriage and love and what it takes to keep a marriage alive and well. Marriage i requires we continue to show up each day by being respectful, honest, open, caring, and loving. Is it always easy- nope but it's possible when we choose to show up each and everyday and when we ask God to be a part of helping us have a thriving marriage and to help us when things get hard.#marriage #marriageadvice #christianmarriage #maritaladvice #love

On today's episode Kristin talks about God's right time and right place-that we are exactly where God will use us for his purpose and how we can get discouraged in our job or current situation or neighborhood or other circumstance and that often it takes reframing our situation to see that if we show up where we are with an open heart, and ready to serve we wil often see the impact we are meant to have right now not in the next job or next place or when the next opportunity arrives. Of course we all want life to happen on our timing but often we get impatient and want the next door to open, or a different job before it's time. This is a great episode about allowing ourselves to be used for God's purpose right here right now.#christian Living #christian inspiration #bible #scripture #encouragement #religion #faith

On today's episode Kristin talks about the deepth that God knows you- just how intimately he knows your thoughts, motivations, struggles, sins, your hurt and burdens and how much he still desires to have a relationship with you just as you are. And even in our weakness, and our insecurities and our lacking he wants to work through us and with us in the world. He has called us to him- he is waiting- what a reassuring message this is. In this episode we talk about Psalm 139 and how God knows us and 2 Corinthians 12:9 about how God uses us in even our weakness to Give Glory to God and his work.TO learn more about the Spark of Faith Podcast or other faith-focused efforts Kristin is working on go to SparkofFaith.com or to connect with Kristin got to KristinFitch.com

On today's episode Kristin talks about a signal she got from God this week witha message to Give Gloryto God. She shares her story and shares scripture about Giving Glory to God in our day, work and lives. She also talks about God winks, or God nudges and God appointments and how we often miss them because we are so busy and rushing. We also can miss God winks because we aren't open to seeing them or willing to notice who is beside us, what message is right in front of us or whatsomeone speaks into us.This is an encouraging message about Giving the Glory to God and why we should pay more attention to the people, things and words all around us. God still performs miracles and still gives signs but often we miss them because they can be whispers, or subtle signals.#christianliving #scripture #christianinspiration #liveinfaith #godwinks #walkbyfaith #GiveGlorytoGod #Jesus

On today's Spark of Faith episode Kristin talks about the state of the world- the constant fear that is being spun, the censorship, and rights being threatened, parental rights being challenged, possible military conflict with other countries, masks, mandates and even religious freedoms and free speech and viewpoints are being threatened. During such hard, dark days it's sometimes hard to know what we can do- well God tells us we can pray- we can turn away from sin and we can ask him to heal our lands- well that is one thing we can do- we can ask God to fight for us- to fight for our families and our land and our rights- he is bigger than anything we are walking through right now but we have to turn towards him to fight for us. We should stand up but we must also take to our knees and pray for him to fight these battles for us.Kristin also shares ideas from Pastor Mark Batterson about how we prayer is how we get God to fight for us.#prayer #christianliving #bibleverse #christianinspiration #faithtalk #ministryoffaith #encouragement #christian

On today's podcast episode Kristin shares how an invitation to welcome others in, to join others in fellowship, and prayer, and creating a space for openness, love and faith is an act of hospitality. She shares examples of simple but meaningful hospitality and an open invitation to welcome others into your home and heart.If you need to be encouraged to invite others in and to extend hospitality and care for others this is a great episode to listen to. Kristin shares words from Bob Goff in his book Love Does and from author Kristen Schell in The Turquiose Table.To learn more about Kristin and Spark of Faith Podcast please go here-https://kristinfitch.com/spark-of-faithChristian Living- Bible Verses- Christian Authors - Christian Encouragement - Faith- Hospitality - Jesus

On today's episode Kristin talks about the Ministry of You or another way to put that is the ministry of your life. She wants to remind each of us that how you choose to show up and encourage others, how you choose to share love and hope, how you choose to be a example of Christ in the world and how we choose to build a legacy and impact in the world with our words, our money and message matters and we don't have to be a pastor, or in a formal ministry or even call it a ministry or some other churchy word but our life is a ministry- the question becomes as we grow in our faith journey are we an outreach for Jesus' ministry or are we building a ministry for something else?Faith- Christian living- Encouragement- Christian Podcast- Scripture- Bible VerseLearn more at https://kristinfitch.com/spark-of-faith

On today's episode Kristin talks about being worn out and tired and asks the question- are you worn out and tired because your days are overbooked with life-draining activies? Maybe it's time to access what things are life-giving and do those things and do less of the things that drain us. We were made to be curious, creative and adventurous and when we get stuck in routine and mundane living it can make us feel less than joyful- let's look to God to help us live a better story.Spark of Faith podcast brings bite-sized daily episodes to you to lift you up, encourage you with inspiring words and stories, and scripture so we can reset, and step into the day feeling a little lighter and a lot more hopeful. We will also welcome guests to come on share their stories and ideas around faith, love, gathering, fellowship, adventure and ministry with us. Christianity- Faith- Jesus- Love- Hope- Joy- Encouragement- Daily Affirmations – ScriptureSign up for the Spark of Faith Encouragement Email at SparkofFaith.com to be encouraged, inspired and get some great faith-filled and loving life freebies.

On today's podcast Kristin wishes each of you a Merry Christmas and invites you to take the time to reflect of the birth of Jesus and our faith. The story of Jesus' birth is in Luke 2: 1-20 and it's lovely to revisit and read on Christmas. While we enjoy food and gifts and each other's company let's not forget to make space for us to feel renewed in our spirit and faith.Spark of Faith podcast brings bite-sized daily episodes to you to lift you up, encourage you with inspiring words and stories, and scripture so we can reset, and step into the day feeling a little lighter and a lot more hopeful. We will also welcome guests to come on share their stories and ideas around faith, love, gathering, fellowship, adventure and ministry with us. Christianity- Faith- Jesus- Love- Hope- Joy- Encouragement- Daily Affirmations – ScriptureSign up for the Spark of Faith Encouragement Email at SparkofFaith.com to be encouraged, inspired and get some great faith-filled and loving life freebies.

On today's Christmas Eve episode Kristin shares words by Christian author, Shauna Niequist about being present during the holidays instead of chasing the idea of perfect or a commercial Christmas. Let's slow down, and connect with our loved ones, renew our souls and faith in God and people as we step into the Christmas holiday.Spark of Faith podcast brings bite-sized daily episodes to you to lift you up, encourage you with inspiring words and stories, and scripture so we can reset, and step into the day feeling a little lighter and a lot more hopeful. We will also welcome guests to come on share their stories and ideas around faith, love, gathering, fellowship, adventure and ministry with us. Christianity- Faith- Jesus- Love- Hope- Joy- Encouragement- Daily Affirmations – ScriptureSign up for the Spark of Faith Encouragement Email at SparkofFaith.com to be encouraged, inspired and get some great faith-filled and loving life freebies.

On today's episode Kristin talks about how the holidays can be a hard time for many people- they can bring up strained relationships, or money struggles, missing a loved one who has passed, or being alone for the holidays. Kristin shaes a few ideas to try to navigate those feelings during this season to acknowledge those feelings, and to also focus on small things we are thankful for and practices that may help us enjoy the season a little more or at least moments during this season. We are sending love to each of you and know we are thinking of you and sending love your way.Spark of Faith podcast brings bite-sized daily episodes to you to lift you up, encourage you with inspiring words and stories, and scripture so we can reset, and step into the day feeling a little lighter and a lot more hopeful. We will also welcome guests to come on share their stories and ideas around faith, love, gathering, fellowship, adventure and ministry with us. Christianity- Faith- Jesus- Love- Hope- Joy- Encouragement- Daily Affirmations – ScriptureSign up for the Spark of Faith Encouragement Email at SparkofFaith.com to be encouraged, inspired and get some great faith-filled and loving life freebies.

On today's episode your host, Kristin Fitch, talks about the need to find minutes or an evening to regularly slow down and let our minds and bodies decompress and destress- so we can process our thoughts, here our own voice and desires and here the whispers from God.Spark of Faith podcast brings bite-sized daily episodes to you to lift you up, encourage you with inspiring words and stories, and scripture so we can reset, and step into the day feeling a little lighter and a lot more hopeful. We will also welcome guests to come on share their stories and ideas around faith, love, gathering, fellowship, adventure and ministry with us. Christianity- Faith- Jesus- Love- Hope- Joy- Encouragement- Daily Affirmations – ScriptureSign up for the Spark of Faith Encouragement Email at SparkofFaith.com to be encouraged, inspired and get some great faith-filled and loving life freebies.

On today's episode Kristin talks about making time for prayer and scheduling it on my calendar- of course that doesn't mean we dont pray and give thanks throughout the day but she talks about scheduling an appointment to meet with God and how beneficial that practice and consistency can be in your life.She also shares a quote and idea from Fervent, a book by Priscilla Shirer.Spark of Faith podcast brings bite-sized daily episodes to you to lift you up, encourage you with inspiring words and stories, and scripture so we can reset, and step into the day feeling a little lighter and a lot more hopeful. We will also welcome guests to come on share their stories and ideas around faith, love, gathering, fellowship, adventure and ministry with us. Christianity- Faith- Jesus- Love- Hope- Joy- Encouragement- Daily Affirmations – Scripture

On today's episode Kristin shares her experience of starting a faith-based Christian podcast and how she stepped through the feelings of not feeling ready, qualified and worrying that some people who criticize her and her messages. You see she isn't a pastor, minister or in church ministry but she has felt called to be an encourager and share messages of hope, and encouragement with others and she decided it was time to step out in faith and move towards what God has called her into. She reminds us that God has put a dream on our heart or a prompting towards our next steps and we need to be willing to follow those promptings.Spark of Faith podcast brings bite-sized daily episodes to you to lift you up, encourage you with inspiring words and stories, and scripture so we can reset, and step into the day feeling a little lighter and a lot more hopeful. We will also welcome guests to come on share their stories and ideas around faith, love, gathering, fellowship, adventure and ministry with us. Christianity- Faith- Jesus- Love- Hope- Joy- Encouragement- Daily Affirmations – Scripture

On today's episode Kristin shares words by Pastor and author Mark Batterson from his book Whisper about our view of God and what he's capable of and how the bible and God's promises and miracles are as available to us today as they were during the times of the prophets and will be available in the future- on this Sunday the hope if you will remember the bible is a living, breathing Word of God. And that if we want to experience miracles and the promises of God we have to listen to the promptings he is asking us to do. Have a beautiful Sunday and I hope you'll take time to reflect about how you view God and the bible in your life.Spark of Faith podcast brings bite-sized daily episodes to you to lift you up, encourage you with inspiring words and stories, and scripture so we can reset, and step into the day feeling a little lighter and a lot more hopeful. We will also welcome guests to come on share their stories and ideas around faith, love, gathering, fellowship, adventure and ministry with us.Christianity- Faith- Jesus- Love- Hope- Joy- Encouragement- Daily Affirmations – Scripture- How Big is God- Reading the Bible

In today's episode Kristin shares an experience she recently had with a homeless man she spoke with. She talks about the experience and what she's learned from going up and asking his/her name and finding out what is going on with him/her and the situation they are in. She talks about helping in our communities and as importantly about connecting with people- letting them be seen and listened to. She challenges us to be givers and consider our views on homelessness and others in need right around us- do we have an open heart or have we become septical and cynical about who needs help and who might not. She chooses to approach the world and people with an open heart and a heart of giving instead of worrying about if the person is truly in need or being truthful.Spark of Faith podcast brings bite-sized daily episodes to you to lift you up, encourage you with inspiring words and stories, and scripture so we can reset, and step into the day feeling a little lighter and a lot more hopeful. We will also welcome guests to come on share their stories and ideas around faith, love, gathering, fellowship, adventure and ministry with us.Christianity- Faith- Jesus- Love- Hope- Joy- Encouragement- Daily Affirmations – Scripture- Homelessness- Helping Others- Giving Back- Servant Heart - Christian Living

On today's episode Kristin shares a message the busy world we live in- the noise, the filled calendars, the constant bombarding of messages, texts, emails, to-dos and how we can take the time to access our lives and make changes to determine what truly aligns with our values and heart instead of culture and how we can begin to live a life that is less anxious, stressful and loud. She shares a wonderful quote by Pastor John Ortberg about Hurry and our schedules and how it's trulya heart issue. Come listen in for a quick exercise you can do to start pairing down your overcommitted schedules.Spark of Faith podcast brings bite-sized daily episodes to you to lift you up, encourage you with inspiring words and stories, and scripture so we can reset, and step into the day feeling a little lighter and a lot more hopeful. We will also welcome guests to come on share their stories and ideas around faith, love, gathering, fellowship, adventure and ministry with us.Check out SparkofFaith.com for more information and connect with your host Kristin Fitch. Want to get bite-sized emails of encouragement in your inbox? Sign up today on the website.Christianity- Faith- Jesus- Love- Hope- Joy- Encouragement- Daily Affirmations - Scripture

On today's episode Kristin talks about feeling worn out and tired and how connection, sharing food around the table and true bible-like hospitality can be transformative and good for the soul- she hopes you will both accept the invitation to join others around their table and be the one to welcome others in.Spark of Faith podcast brings bite-sized daily episodes to you to lift you up, encourage you with inspiring words and stories, and scripture so we can reset, and step into the day feeling a little lighter and a lot more hopeful. We will also welcome guests to come on share their stories and ideas around faith, love, gathering, fellowship, adventure and ministry with us.Check out SparkofFaith.com for more information and connect with your host Kristin Fitch.Christianity- Faith- Jesus- Love- Hope- Joy- Encouragement- Daily Affirmations - Scripture- Hospitality

On today's episode Kristin remembers when her sons were young and the feeling of love that filled her arms and her house- boys in onesies with covered feet snuggled around her neck- but now with a house full of teens and a young adult son it's become a season that is harder to connect with her boys- it's a work in progress- Kristin shares a message of hope for anyone who has a strained, heart-breaking or less than ideal relationship with a son or daughter or someone they've been close with- there is hope in the Lord for that relationship to be repaired in time.Spark of Faith podcast brings bite-sized daily episodes to you to lift you up, encourage you with inspiring words and stories, and scripture so we can reset, and step into the day feeling a little lighter and a lot more hopeful. We will also welcome guests to come on share their stories and ideas around faith, love, gathering, fellowship, adventure and ministry with us.Christianity- Faith- Jesus- Love- Hope- Joy- Encouragement- Daily Affirmations – Scripture- Strained Relationships- Christian Parenting

On today's episode, host Kristin Fitch shares with you why she created the show, a little bit about herself and who the show is for and not for. Kristin shares her desire to uplift others with encouraging messages, stories, conversations with everday folks, pastors, authors and more as well as bite-sized scripture.Spark of Faith podcast brings bite-sized daily episodes to you to lift you up, encourage you with inspiring words and stories, and scripture so we can reset, and step into the day feeling a little lighter and a lot more hopeful. We will also welcome guests to come on share their stories and ideas around faith, love, gathering, fellowship, adventure and ministry with us.Check out SparkofFaith.com for more information and connect with your host Kristin Fitch.Christianity- Faith- Jesus- Love- Hope- Joy- Encouragement- Daily Affirmations - Scripture