How Perseverance Reveals Gratitude (Happy Thanksgiving!)

In this moving episode, my guest Wendy Smith joins me as we explore her profound journey as she faced the unthinkable -- her son’s serious car crash leading to a coma.  “Experiencing God’s Faithfulness Amidst the Wreckage: A Mother’s Story” reveals a powerful narrative of resilience and faith.  Through the broken pieces of pain, Wendy discovered God’s unwavering presence in the midst of life’s darkest moments.  Listen in on this emotional episode as we witness the intersection of human fragility and the enduring faithfulness of God.

Wendy’s book, “Pressing In”, is available on Amazon!  Check out this devotional to be inspired by the nuggets of wisdom and truth that God provided to her during this trial.  Find out more by visiting her website:

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Join us in this powerful episode as my guest, Stephanie Chambers, shares her incredible journey of survival and spiritual resistance after facing two SCADs and a carotid artery dissection leading to a stroke.  Discover how faith became her anchor, transforming her fear of death into a profound understanding of eternal life as a Christian.  As you listen to her story, you’ll find a testament to God’s glory and the strength He provides when faith meets adversity.

If you are listening to me in real-time, we are at the end of February, which is GO RED FOR WOMEN month with the American Heart Association. Chest pain is nothing to mess around with.  Even when the signs are subtle, the consequences can be deadly, especially if the person doesn’t get help right away.  That’s why so many women die of heart disease, in fact it is the number one killer of women. Don’t be one of them. 

If you have any of these signs, call 911 and get to a hospital right away:

• Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of your chest.  It lasts more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back. 
• Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach
• Other signs such as breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness

For more information, visit the American Heart Association’s website at heart.org or Go Red for Women’s website at goredforwomen.org.  I want to encourage my listeners to donate to that cause to support the innovative research, education, and prevention services that protect the women we love.  Let’s win this together!

This year on the Stained Glass Podcast, we will dive into God’s story.  In each of these episodes, scattered throughout this season, we’ll look at different stories in the Bible where it seems like all hope is lost.  In each of these stories, we will see how God has kept his promises and how each of these stories points to redemption. 

This episode is part 1 of our Broken Pieces, Kept Promises series here on the podcast.  In today’s episode, we’ll focus on the story of Adam & Eve.  We’ll unravel the profound promise God made in the Garden of Eden and how it echoes through the ages, finding fulfillment in the redemption brought by Jesus Christ.  Discover the hope in this story and how it intertwines with your own journey.

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In this transformative episode of The Stained Glass Podcast, we delve into the raw and relatable theme of brokenness. Join host Jessica Spurlock as we explore the universal experience of acknowledging brokenness, finding solace in the promises of God, and practical steps toward healing. Discover how even in the darkest moments, our stories can be woven into narratives of triumph, resilience, and grace.  Whether you're seeking comfort, inspiration, or guidance, this episode is a beacon of hope. 

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Join me on The Stained Glass Podcast as we uncover the empowering journey through the story of my engineering career, while discovering biblical insights for thriving in male-dominated fields. Explore how biblical principles guide identity, courage, and advocacy, empowering individuals to excel in their careers while staying rooted in their faith.  

Here are the scriptures that are referenced in the podcast, for your use (ESV):

Genesis 1:27 - So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.

Psalm 139:14 - I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.  Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.

Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a hope and a future.

Esther 4:16 - Go, gather all the Jews to be found in Susa, and hold a fast on my behalf, and do not eat or drink for three days, night or day.  I and my young women will also fast as you do.  Then I will go got the king, though it is against the law, and if I perish, I perish.

Proverbs 27:17 - Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.

Micah 6:8 - He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

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Happy New Year! Welcome to a new chapter! In this episode, join me, Jessica Spurlock, as we embark on a transformative journey through the broken pieces of the Bible’s narratives, unveiling the resounding echoes of God’s faithful promises.  As we greet the new year, discover how seemingly shattered stories intertwine to reveal the unyielding faithfulness of God throughout history.  Through this insightful preview of our upcoming series, explore how these fractured tales ultimately manifest into divine assurances, offering hope, wisdom, and inspiration for the year ahead.  Join us for an enriching exploration into the beauty of brokenness and the unwavering certainty of God’s kept promises.

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Hello friends and welcome to episode 25 of The Stained Glass Podcast.  I’m your host, Jessica Spurlock.  

Join us for a special episode diving into the heartwarming promises of Isaiah 9:6 and the hope they bring during this holiday season.  Uncover the true meaning of Christmas through the titles given to Jesus: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.  Embrace the encouragement and comfort these titles offer during tough times.

Wrapping up this incredible season, I want to thank you for tuning in! I’ll be back with season 2 in the New Year, bringing in more uplifting messages and inspiring stories to show how the broken pieces of your story reveals God’s glory.  Wishing you all a Merry Christmas filled with joy, and a prosperous New Year!

Don’t forget to follow the podcast to hear all episodes from Season 1 and to be notified when Season 2 launches in early January 2024!

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Hello friends and welcome to episode 24 of The Stained Glass Podcast.  I’m your host, Jessica Spurlock.  Join me as we explore scriptures, personal stores, and uplifting insights to help you find strength when you need it most.

Join me as we explore how gratitude is revealed through persistence in prayer, trials, faith, and cultivating a consistent attitude of gratitude.  Packed with scriptural wisdom and inspiration, this episode invites you to uncover the beauty of resilience and gratitude.  Tune in for a dose of encouragement! 

Go be a blessing!

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Hello friends and welcome to episode 23 of The Stained Glass Podcast.  I’m your host, Jessica Spurlock.  Join me as we explore scriptures, personal stores, and uplifting insights to help you find strength when you need it most.

We’re thrilled to welcome back Sarah Frazer to the podcast as she continues with an incredible chapter in her story.  Join us as she recounts the moments when their missionary journey to Honduras took an unexpected turn and how the unwavering sovereignty of God was revealed.  Through her experience, she discovered that even though we don’t understand the path we’re on, God’s goodness shines through.  This and other experiences led her to write the book, “I Didn’t Sign Up for This” and is available at bookstores everywhere.

Tune in to be encouraged by the beauty that emerges when our stories shift.  Go be a blessing!

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Hello friends and welcome to episode 22 of The Stained Glass Podcast (yes, it's really #22... I messed up the intro! :D).  I’m your host, Jessica Spurlock.  Join me as we explore scriptures, personal stores, and uplifting insights to help you find strength when you need it most.

Join me as Sarah Frazer is back on the podcast recounting her family’s journey to the mission field of Honduras right before the pandemic struck.  Discover how Psalm 90 became her source of strength, reminding her that the Lord is her dwelling place.  From these challenging experiences and others she faced, Sarah authored her new book, “I Didn’t Sign Up for This”, which is available now!

Tune in to be encouraged by Sarah’s remarkable story of faith, resilience, and finding home in the Lord, all amid the pandemic’s chaos.  Go be a blessing!

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