Welcome back to Spark Influence, the podcast that delves deep into living a life with intention in marriage, family, ministry, and as business leaders. Today we have an important topic to discuss - legacy. Together, we'll explore the concept of legacy and its significance in shaping our lives and influencing future generations. We'll touch on personal and professional legacies, discussing the importance of passing down stories, family history, and wisdom to our children. Plus, we'll explore how our values, integrity, and compassion can create a lasting impact in our professional lives. So, if you're ready to learn how to leave a meaningful legacy, stick around for this insightful episode of Spark Influence.

Key takeaways from this episode:

Personal Legacy: Our actions, decisions, and interactions shape our personal legacies. Passing down stories, family history, and imparting wisdom to the next generation are essential for creating a lasting impact.

Professional Legacy: It's not just about your job title or financial success. Your professional legacy lies in the influence and inspiration you provide to others in your field. Live your faith in your business, treat others with kindness and bring them along on your journey.

Legacy Beyond Ourselves: Legacy goes beyond what we leave behind—it's about the kind of faith and charitable works we instill in future generations. Wise men plant trees they'll never sit under. Are you setting up a fruitful and honorable legacy for your children and their children?

In this episode

Legacy is more than what we leave behind when we're gone; it's about how we live our lives to influence others, not just in the present, but for generations to come.

Tune in to the Spark Influence Podcast and start thinking about the legacy you want to leave. Let's inspire each other to make a lasting impact! We hope that this episode sparks a flame within you and encourages you to consider the legacy you are leaving for your loved ones and the world.

Thank you for your continued support and for being a part of the Spark Influence community. Don't forget to visit sparkmedia.ventures for more inspiring podcasts within the Spark Media podcast network.

Welcome to another episode of Spark Influence, the podcast where we explore intentional living at the intersection of faith, family, business, and leadership. I'm your host, Misty Philip, and today, we have a thought-provoking topic to discuss. Joining me is my co-host and husband, Peter Philip, as we dive into the question, "How do we respond when Christians don't act like Christians in the business world?"

As believers, we are called to walk in a manner worthy of our calling, as Paul teaches in Ephesians. However, we often encounter situations where fellow Christians, fall short of this expectation. We observe a lack of integrity, greed, and self-serving attitudes in the Christian community, which can be disheartening and puzzling.

In this episode, we share our personal experiences and perspectives on this issue. We discuss how society has influenced the compartmentalization of faith in the business world, and the consequences of Christians not standing up for their beliefs. We also explore the blurred lines between Christian and secular business practices, and the importance of addressing these issues with wisdom and grace. If you've ever struggled with the behavior of Christians in the business world or have wondered how to navigate these challenging situations, this episode is for you.

Topic: How to respond when Christians don't act like Christians in the business world.

Thank you for listening to the Spark Influence podcast with Spark Media Founders, Peter, and Misty Philip. Spark Influence is a podcast about living a life with intention in marriage, family, ministry, and as business leaders. This show is brought to you by the Spark Media podcast Network. Visit www.sparkmedia.ventures for more inspiring podcasts. Join us as we spark conversation and seek to inspire change in our community.

Welcome back to another inspiring episode of Spark Influence! In Episode 42, your hosts Peter Phillip and Misty Phillip dive deep into the power of collaboration and the intersection of business and ministry. They discuss how leveraging personal networks can amplify messages and support impactful causes. Drawing from their own experiences in reaching new markets and attracting enthusiastic responses, they explain why combining networks can lead to compound leverage and expand reach. Join us as we explore the ways in which businesses and ministries can join forces, use their unique talents and resources, and make a lasting impact on communities and lives. Get ready to be empowered and inspired to be intentional in marriage, family, business, and leadership. Let's spark some influence!

00:03:53 Ministry and business can collaborate for impact.
00:08:47 Business collaboration to support ministries and charities.
00:11:57 Consulting and alliances can benefit ministries and businesses.
00:17:26 Leverage your network for maximum impact.
00:20:27 Organizations provide infrastructure for other organizations. Supply chain management, HR, and payroll services offered. Enables efficient operations and cost savings.
00:24:29 Share your resources to benefit ministries.
00:27:51 Find ways to integrate business and ministry, collaborate, take action, share on social media.

1. How can businesses and ministries collaborate to have a greater impact in their communities?
2. What are some practical ways that businesses can support ministries beyond simple monetary donations?
3. In what ways can businesses use their resources and infrastructure to help ministries overcome bureaucratic challenges and licensing issues?
4. How can businesses leverage their skills, talents, and networks to benefit ministries and expand their reach?
5. Have you ever been part of a joint venture or alliance between a business and a ministry? Share your experience and the impact it had.
6. What are some potential challenges or obstacles that arise when businesses and ministries collaborate? How can these be overcome?
7. How can businesses contribute to not only financially supporting ministries but also providing essential resources, services, and expertise?
8. Why do you think it's important for businesses and ministries to come together and support one another in their respective missions?
9. Have you ever considered using your business or professional skills to support a ministry or do good works beyond simple donations? If so, how did you go about it?
10. How can businesses and ministries benefit from networking and collaborating at events like networking luncheons? Share any experiences or ideas you have.

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Welcome back to "Spark Influence," the podcast that explores the power of connection and influence in relationships. In today's episode, we dive deep into the topic of intimacy and communication within a partnership. Our speaker sheds light on the misconception that full intimacy means sacrificing privacy, emphasizing the importance of intertwining while maintaining individuality. They share personal anecdotes and practical tips on how to create a dynamic connection in your relationship. Join us as we uncover the secrets to effective communication, the role of support in building a strong foundation, and the importance of keeping the spark alive. Get ready to ignite your influence with episode 41 of "Spark Influence"!

- Introduction to the concept of full intimacy and privacy
- Clarification that full intimacy does not mean lack of privacy
- Examples of couples maintaining some level of separation in their relationship
- The importance of a deep connection and intertwining in relationships
- Emphasis that deep connection does not mean lack of privacy
- Description of the speaker's own intimate and intertwined relationship
- Example of the speaker's daily routine with their partner
- The significance of quiet time together for effective communication
- Importance of having a strong connection before the kids wake up
- Communication as the key to a strong relationship
- Actively listening to your partner and being present
- Setting aside distractions like phones
- Challenges in communication due to busy schedules and stress
- Open lines of communication to express needs and find solutions
- The development of deep intimacy over time in a relationship
- Contrast between excitement and insecurity in the early stages
- Comfort and security after being together for 31 years
- Acceptance of flaws and quick reconciliation after arguments
- Addressing issues and conflicts in a relationship
- Importance of how something is said in a conversation
- Need to immediately address issues and not let them build up
- Impact of small issues becoming bigger problems
- Supporting each other and creating a strong foundation
- Championing each other's causes and providing support
- Appreciation for emotional support and skills in business
- Importance of deferring to and supporting each other's needs
- The importance of forgiveness and letting go of mistakes
- Confessing and forgiving wrongdoings to keep the relationship strong
- Emphasis that love does not keep score
- Learning how to fight effectively in a relationship
- Understanding each other's needs and boundaries
- Negative behaviors to avoid, such as bringing up past issues and being selfish
- Giving space and not suffocating during arguments
- Keeping love alive and maintaining the spark
- Celebrating 31 years of marriage
- Observations of successful and failed marriages among friends and family
- Coping with stress and the pace of everyday life in relationships
- The first step towards maintaining love in a relationship
- Transformation of how disagreements are handled
- Building each other up and being supportive
- Support in different family circumstances (both parents working or one staying home)
- Showing love through actions and gestures of appreciation
- Gratitude, support, affection, and fun in the relationship
- Teasing and playfulness to keep the relationship alive
- Words of affirmation and regular check-ins
- Nurturing the connection and remembering why they fell in love
- Quality time together and staying connected
- Avoiding becoming roommates in the relationship
- Engaging in activities together to nurture the connection
- Upcoming trip and anniversary celebration
- Playing golf and enjoying each other's company on the trip

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Welcome back to another episode of Spark Influence! We're your hosts, Peter Phillip and Misty Phillip, founders of Spark Media. Today, we dive into the power of prayer and how it can spark influence in our lives. Prayer is often misunderstood, but we're here to explore its true meaning and importance. From individual prayer to praying as a couple, as a family, and even incorporating fasting, we'll uncover the secrets to deepening our connection with God. Join us as we navigate the ins and outs of prayer and learn how it can truly transform our lives. So grab your headphones and get ready for another enlightening episode of Spark Influence!

- Prayer as a two-way conversation with the Lord
- Importance of individual prayer, praying together, and prayer and fasting
- The power of a praying couple
- Taking action to help others in need
- Faith and works going hand in hand
- Teaching children how to pray
- Prayer as a daily integrated practice
- Specific instances of answered prayers
- Struggles and obstacles in starting a bible study
- Enemy's attempt to discourage and create division
- Importance of praying for pastors and leaders
- Communion and its significance
- Frustrations with denominational differences
- Personal experience of conducting communion at home
- Treating communion with solemnity and gravity
- Misunderstandings of the purpose of prayer
- Aligning ourselves with God's will
- Incorporating God in our daily lives
- Praying without ceasing
- Arrow prayers as quick expressions of need or frustration

00:00:01 Spark influence podcast: intentional living, prayer.
00:03:37 Prayer and fasting have powerful effects.
00:07:53 Family altar, praying together, action, powerful combination.
00:12:08 Communion: Importance, bread blessing, obstacles, representative.
00:16:15 "The enemy tries to create division, but we can see it. Struggle is real, but so is God. Pray for leaders."
00:19:27 Praying: misunderstood as finite, confusion on unceasing worship.
00:23:08 Prayer and fasting are important for faith.

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On this episode of Spark Influence, Misty and Peter Philip dive into the evolving concept of parenting. They discuss how parenting has changed over the years, from more relaxed rules like coming home when the streetlights are on to the heightened awareness and situational security that parents must now have in multiple aspects of their child's life.

The focus of this episode is on the importance of electronics and online safety, education, situational security in public, and vetting friendships. Misty and Peter explore various tools and platforms that parents can use to protect their children, such as tracking devices, while also acknowledging that there are many avenues of potential threat that parents may be unaware of. They emphasize that parenting is a full-time job that requires constant effort to keep children safe in today's digital age.

In addition to discussing the challenges of modern parenting, Misty and Peter promote the importance of engaging children in positive activities and limiting their screen time. They provide insights on how to manage screen time effectively, including setting limits and using electronics as rewards. They caution against relying on electronics as babysitters and highlight the significance of providing children with constant access to books.

Misty and Peter also share their own experiences as parents, including their involvement in their children's various activities and the importance of making time for children to go outside and play.

Misty and Peter congratulate Angel Studios and their friends for the movie Sound of Freedom, which sheds light on the issue of child sex trafficking. They discuss the movie's success and emphasize the importance of protecting children against harm. Misty and Peter share their belief that God feels strongly about safeguarding children and punishing those who harm them. They discuss the need for parents to explain safety precautions to their children and teach them to be aware of their surroundings.

Towards the end of the episode, Misty and Peter reflect on the role of music in their lives and their children's musical talents. They discuss the valuable lessons they learned about putting their children's interests first and the importance of engaging in conversations with them. They also touch on the addictive effects of technology and the need to use social media wisely and protect our children from its potential dangers. Misty and Peter encourage regular monitoring of content and interactions on devices to stay informed and ensure the safety of children.

As the episode comes to a close, Misty and Peter highlight the value of teachable moments at the dinner table. They share personal experiences of bonding with their families over meals and emphasize the power of the dinner table as a tool for family connection. They reiterate the importance of discussing challenging topics like child trafficking, acknowledging that it may not be pleasant but is necessary to stay involved and informed.

This episode of Spark Influence is an enlightening and thought-provoking exploration of modern parenting and the measures necessary to keep children safe in today's complex world. Thank you for listening to the Spark Influence podcast. We love to hear from you. Let us know what you would like to hear in future episodes. Leave a us a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts.

On this episode of Spark Influence, the hosts, Peter and Misty Philip, delve into the importance of believers standing up for what is good, right, and true. They discuss the potential censorship of speech by social media and large corporations, emphasizing that believers have both the right and responsibility to be bold in their faith and counter cultural trends.

Peter and Misty share how the Bible is linked to the founding principles of the United States. They highlight that the Constitution reflects principles from the Bible, such as equality and the right to freely pursue one's beliefs. They acknowledge that these principles have been barriers in other countries, but the US has successfully implemented them, thanks in part to the First Amendment.

The hosts express gratitude for the freedoms they enjoy, such as being able to openly go to church without fear or persecution. They caution against complacency, pointing out that many people never had the opportunities and freedoms we have now. They reflect on the sacrifices made by individuals who fought for these freedoms and emphasize the importance of not taking them for granted. 

They suggest reflecting on the significance of freedom and how faith can shape our understanding of it. They encourage listeners to use their freedom to make a difference in the world through actions like advocating for truth.

In addition to discussing freedom, Peter and Misty touch on other topics such as the impact of extreme liberalism, the normalizing of criminal behaviors, and the manipulation of the narrative by the enemy. They highlight the need to protect free speech and argue that countries that restrict it have never fully recovered without an armed citizenry.

The hosts also encourage listeners to appreciate and celebrate the freedoms in the country by showing gratitude to veterans and police officers. They discuss the perception of a decrease in pride in the United States, but emphasize that there are still many individuals who are extremely proud of the nation and celebrate its unique freedoms.

Throughout the episode, Peter and Misty share their personal opinions and experiences, weaving in stories of people like a woman who escaped North Korea and critiques of young people rioting over student debt not being forgiven.

Overall, this special episode of Spark Influence explores the celebration of Independence Day in the United States and emphasizes the importance of freedom for believers. The hosts aim to connect the celebration with the ultimate freedom found in faith, reminding listeners of the sacrifices made and the need to protect and appreciate these freedoms. 

"For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery." - Galatians 5:1 ESV

Tune in to this thought-provoking episode of Spark Influence on the Spark Media Podcast Network.

Letting Go of What's Out of Our Control: Strategies for Stress-Management

On this episode of Spark Influence, Peter Phillip and Misty Phillip talk about the importance of maintaining strong relationships even amidst busy schedules and unexpected crises. They discuss  the importance of prioritizing self-care, the role of faith in coping with stress, and the value of taking small steps to tackle overwhelming issues. Overall, this episode emphasizes the need for couples to communicate and work together to overcome difficult periods in their lives while staying grounded in their values.

Topics covered in this audio session:

Use analogy of reading an elephant "one bite at a time".

Share example of being diagnosed with cancer and breaking it down into manageable steps.

Encourage taking small steps and seeking support from family, friends, and professionals to work through difficult situations.

Argue that having a strong foundation in a relationship can help couples overcome large issues
Importance of self-care in maintaining a healthy relationship.

Use analogy of putting on an oxygen mask first on a plane.

Acknowledge some women struggle with feeling selfish for prioritizing their self-care.

Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have given me relief when I was in distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer! - Psalm 4:1 ESV

Life with Intention: "We explore spiritual growth, leadership development, and the art of influencing others positively at home and work."

"Syncing Up in Stress: How do we maintain our stress levels when we're juggling all the things?"

"Dealing with Stress: It's in these moments when it's crucial for us to check-in on ourselves and with one another."

The Importance of Daily Quiet Time: "For me in particular, I know that that daily quiet time, prayer, all of that helps to keep the stress at bay."

Stress Relief: "I like to feather my nest. Like, that is something that when I do that, it sort of helps me to let go of of whatever."

"The Importance of Community Support: It helps me to process some of my problems with my friends as opposed to bombarding you with every little thought I have."

"The Power of Women's Friendship: Sometimes we share our burdens with others or we seek advice or we just have a listening ear that can provide that perspective that we need because talking to one of my girlfriends is gonna give me a different perspective."

Letting Go: "You can compartmentalize your mind in ways where it things don't bother you. You don't think about it."

Self Care in Relationships: "I wanna just encourage you to stay synced up with yourself by by giving yourself self care coming into your relationship with your spouse or your family members or even your coworkers if you're not married."

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On this episode of Spark Influence, host Misty Phillip talks about cultivating a resilient mindset during challenging times. As she flies solo this episode, Misty shares strategies for accepting the unpredictability of life and focusing on what we can control. The episode also includes a review of the movie Sound of Freedom and strategies for achieving goals and aspirations during uncertain times. Listeners are encouraged to prioritize self-care, compassion, and family time while maintaining a positive outlook. Tune in to learn more about these motivational messages on Spark Influence, part of the Spark Media Podcast Network.

In this episode, the following topics are covered: 

Encouragement to turn to scripture to find peace, joy, patience, and other fruits of the Spirit - Importance of humility and casting anxieties on God

Advice to be sober-minded and support those who are hurting

Emphasis on the power of prayer

Importance of flexibility in pursuing goals during uncertain times

Holding goals and plans loosely

Having backup options available

Embracing change and having a positive mindset

Overall, the podcast provides strategies for maintaining resilience, consistency, and momentum during challenging times and emphasizes the importance of focusing on what we can control, caring for loved ones, and embracing change. It also highlights the power of prayer, supporting movies with strong messages, and being flexible in pursuing our goals.

Sound of Freedom

A film with a strong message about modern-day slavery and child trafficking. Release on July 4 and tickets available through Angel Studios.

On this episode of Spark Influence, we explore the power of partnerships in mission-driven organizations. Our hosts discuss how partnerships can amplify impact and the importance of finding partners who align with your values and beliefs. Peter and Misty Phillip draw analogies from marriage, highlighting the need for clear communication, appreciation, and scheduling time for each other. They also provide insights on working with clients and third-party vendors. Listen in to hear real-life success stories of Christian partnerships and how they can help achieve more results faster and with more efficiency.

The importance of clear communication and over-communication in relationships is discussed in this episode. The speakers believe in nurturing relationships by scheduling time, expressing appreciation, and showing the importance of one another. They emphasizes that partnerships are essential for mission-driven organizations to achieve greater results and efficiency, especially those with shared values and beliefs. The importance of marriages as equal partnerships where both partners prioritize each other's perspectives and desires is discussed. The discussion also touches on the challenges of finding Christian partners in the business world, as some may not prioritize faith in their businesses.

Finally, the podcast's sponsored event, the 2023 Spark Media Ignite Conference and Award Ceremony, is promoted, which will cover the power of partnerships and collaborations for mission-driven organizations.

[00:02:55] Marriage is complex and God sanctifies it for years. Society imposes unrealistic roles and expectations on couples, but in reality, their hearts are merged. The partnership in marriage is important and provides a foundation for anything else in life.

[00:07:41] Person praised for their efficiency in ordering DoorDash and meal planning, while their partner is seen as impulsive during shopping trips together.

[00:10:56] Over communicate with your spouse like you do with your clients and business partners. Make time for them, express appreciation and importance.

[00:12:06] Partnerships are crucial in business and can exist in various forms like client relationships, third-party providers, and collaborations. Aligning with partners who share your vision is important for success.

[00:13:54] Being a Christian business owner comes with challenges when seeking partnerships due to differing beliefs. Christianity should not be left at the door when entering the workplace.

[00:16:32] Partnerships with Christian businesses can significantly enhance and amplify your own business by tapping into a network of shared values and beliefs, leading to deeper connections and greater support. Partnering with Christian businesses that align with your values can create a powerful alliance that resembles the concept of a barn raising in Amish or Jewish communities.

[00:19:15] Partnerships can lighten the load and help business grow.

[00:20:09] Partnerships should be complementary and driven by a shared mission, not personal gain, to truly be effective and valuable. The partnership option should not just exist because of purchasing requirements. A genuine partnership is inspired by a clear and valid mission that people want to help further.

[00:22:51] Be open to unexpected help and seek partnerships to further your mission.

[00:23:31] Continual learning is essential, and humility is necessary to recognize that there is always more to know.

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