SPARK: Conversations that Ignite Kingdom Impact

In this powerful episode, Maria sits down with Davy Liu of Kendu Kids, a former Disney animator who worked on beloved classics like The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast. Davy shares his incredible testimony of working in the world of Disney animation, experiencing a near-death encounter, surrendering his life to Jesus, and discovering a greater Kingdom purpose.

Through Kendu Kids, Davy is now creating books and films that bring the beauty, excellence, and storytelling quality of animation to the Bible—impacting children, families, and future generations for Jesus Christ.

This conversation is an inspiring call for Christians to rise up, reclaim creativity, and redeem the arts for the King of Kings.

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For the first time ever, Maria interviews her husband, Joshua Horwitz, as he shares his powerful testimony — from growing up agnostic and feeling dead inside, to accepting Yeshua as Messiah and discovering true life in God.

In this heartfelt conversation, Joshua opens up about his faith journey, the baggage he had to release, the healing God brought into his heart, and the fulfillment he now finds in marriage, fatherhood, business, and living for the glory of God.

This episode is a beautiful reminder that Jesus does not just improve our lives — He gives us life. Joshua’s story is one of surrender, transformation, abundant life, and what it truly means to live your Blessed Life Ever.

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From Trauma to Overflow: Sandra’s Story is a powerful conversation about healing, faith, and stepping into purpose after deep pain. Sandra shares her journey of overcoming adversity, walking through trauma, and allowing God to restore the places that once felt broken.

In this episode, we talk about healing your inner child, filling your own cup so you’re not pouring from empty, and the biblical truths that help us move from survival mode into overflow. Sandra also shares about her ministry work and the Daughters Come to the Table events she is bringing around the country to help women gather, heal, and encounter God in a deeper way.

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In this powerful episode, Netta shares her journey through unimaginable loss after the tragic passing of her son and how that heartbreak became the fuel for a new mission. What began in brokenness turned into passion, discipline, and a calling to help others transform their bodies and lives from the inside out. This is a story of grief, resilience, faith, legacy, and the kind of strength that inspires others to rise.

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In this deeply personal episode, I share my testimony of pain, redemption, grief, healing, and the faithfulness of God through every season. From childhood loss to spiritual breakthrough, from hardship and depression to a miracle pregnancy and NICU journey, this story is about the God who never leaves us in the fire or the valley. My prayer is that this episode encourages you to be bold, share your testimony, and remember that your story has the power to help set someone else free.

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In this powerful episode of The Spark Show, Kaylin shares her testimony of walking through some of the darkest moments of her life—rejection, heartbreak, betrayal from close friends, depression, and suicidal thoughts. But through it all, Jesus never left her.

What could have destroyed her became a testimony of God’s faithfulness, healing, and redemption. Kaylin opens up about the pain she faced, how Christ carried her through it, and the hope she found on the other side.

This episode is for anyone who has ever felt rejected, overwhelmed, broken, or alone. Kaylin’s story is a reminder that even in the darkest valley, God is still present, still faithful, and still able to restore.

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In this episode of The Spark Show, Maria sits down with her friend Taylor Piazza, a Florida native, mother of two, and a woman deeply passionate about Jesus, freedom, and deliverance.

Taylor shares her powerful testimony — beginning with her childhood and the ways God was working in her life even before she fully understood it. She opens up about her journey of faith, the challenges she faced along the way, and how the Lord led her into deeper healing, freedom, and relationship with Him.

The conversation then turns to a recent retreat in Tampa where Taylor experienced something unforgettable — including a moment involving gold glitter that she believes pointed to the presence and beauty of God in a profound way.

Together, Maria and Taylor explore what it means to pursue God wholeheartedly, how spiritual breakthrough can happen in unexpected ways, and why testimonies like these continue to strengthen faith and encourage others.

Whether you’re curious about the supernatural, searching for deeper healing, or simply longing to hear how God is moving in people’s lives today, this episode is filled with encouragement and hope.

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In this deeply personal episode, Maria shares the powerful story of how God met her in one of the most difficult and holy seasons of her life. What began with a ruptured appendix, emergency surgery, and a life-threatening infection became the backdrop for an unmistakable miracle: the premature birth of her daughter, Eliana Shalom, at just 29 weeks.

Woven through this testimony are themes of Purim, prophetic words, grief, generational healing, spiritual warfare, surrender, and harvest. Maria opens up about the fire her family walked through, the healing God has brought, and the ways He turned suffering into a living testimony of His faithfulness.

This episode is for anyone walking through pain, waiting, loss, or uncertainty and needing to be reminded that God is still present in the fire, still writing redemption stories, and still bringing life out of what looked like death.

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In this honest and powerful conversation, Maria and Natalie dive into a topic many women experience but few openly discuss — jealousy, competition, and betrayal among women.

Why is it that sometimes the deepest wounds come not from strangers, but from people close to us? Why can sisterhood sometimes turn into comparison, insecurity, or quiet hostility?

Maria and Natalie share personal reflections on navigating jealousy, recognizing unhealthy dynamics, and learning to discern the difference between counterfeit relationships and true, God-centered community.

This episode explores:

• Why jealousy can show up in female friendships

• How competition can disguise itself as sisterhood

• The pain of betrayal from those close to you

• Biblical insight about enemies within our own circles

• How to guard your heart without becoming hardened

• The beauty and blessing of real, life-giving community

If you’ve ever felt hurt, misunderstood, or betrayed by other women — this conversation will remind you that true sisterhood still exists. And when you find it, it’s one of God’s greatest blessings.

Because real women of God don’t compete with your calling — they celebrate it.

And sometimes, all it takes is one spark of genuine community to change everything.

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In this special episode, we share a raw recording from a Shabbat gathering at Admirals Cove where Rabbi Curt Landry spoke about One New Man—bridging the gap between Christians and Jews.

During the evening, Rabbi Landry asked if anyone needed a prophetic word. Maria raised her hand, and without knowing anything about her story, he described a vision of her standing in a wheat field and declared that it was harvest time.

This moment came just two weeks after Maria experienced a life-threatening appendix rupture and the premature birth of her daughter, Eliana Shalom, at 29 weeks.

Listen to the prophetic word that was spoken over healing, restoration, and harvest.

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