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When going through rough circumstances in your life, how often does your life seem broken beyond repair? The Stained Glass Podcast is here to show you how the broken pieces of our story can reveal God’s glory. Join your host, Jessica Spurlock, every other Tuesday for a 15-30 minute episode of encouragement. Hear her personal testimony of difficulty, perseverance, and success during her journey. You will also hear interviews with others to hear about their journeys as well. Each episode is ri ...
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Talented stained glass artists from around the world share their personal journeys and tips for working with stained glass.
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Stained Glass Stories is a podcast centered around telling the stories of God's chosen people, focusing on a single character at a time, from Adam all the way to Jesus. Our desire is to effectively retell these stories in a new and refreshing way - providing the historical and theological context to each narrative and thereby enabling a deeper and more intimate understanding of the Word of God. Contact us at stainedglassstoriespodcast@gmail.com for more information.
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In this inspiring episode of The Stained Glass Podcast, “How Broken Pieces of OUR Stories Reveal God’s Glory,” we take a heartfelt look back at the powerful stories shared by our guests, along with some of my own personal reflections. Through real, raw moments of brokenness, each story reveals how God’s grace and purpose shine through life’s shatte…
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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…
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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…
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In this heartfelt episode, I invite you to join me in a powerful prayer, seeking God’s presence strength in our moments of brokenness. Through this prayer we can see how our struggles and pain can reveal His glory and bring us closer to Him. Whether you’re living through your own brokenness or seeking to grow spiritually, this episode offers a comf…
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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…
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In this episode of The Stained Glass Podcast, I welcome writer & speaker Lori Schumaker to share her powerful journey of turning past regrets into present redemption. Lori opens up about the difficult choices she made earlier in her life, including an abortion, and how she found healing and a renewed purpose through God’s unwavering love. Discover …
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In this episode of The Stained Glass Podcast, we discuss the challenges of managing food allergies and learn how these troubles can turn into faith-filled triumphs. Join me as I share the story of discovering my son’s food allergies, as well as my own allergy struggles. Along the way, we found hope through building resilience, as stated in Romans 5…
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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…
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From Empty Nest to Entrepreneur: Discovering New Passions After the Kids Leave Home (w/ Ruthie Gray)
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On this episode of The Stained Glass Podcast, I sit down with Ruthie Gray, who transformed her empty nest phase into a thriving online marketing consultation business. Ruthie discusses her new book, sharing valuable insights from her experience of finding purpose and glorifying God through life’s transitions. Find Ruthie on Instagram at ruthie_gray…
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As we celebrate Independence Day, we dive into the true meaning of freedom and its connection to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Whether you’re seeking a deeper understanding of freedom or looking for spiritual guidance, this episode is an encouragement. Don’t miss this captivating episode that will ignite your faith and help you experience the true me…
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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…
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In this episode of The Stained Glass Podcast, we welcome author Alyson Rockhold as she shares her incredible journey from serving as a medical missionary in Tanzania to becoming a thriving content creator in America. Discover how unexpected changes in her path revealed God's purpose and glory in her life. Connect with me on social media! @thestaine…
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This episode of The Stained Glass Podcast is a little different - I go totally off-script! Talk about stepping out of my comfort zone! In this episode, titled “Breaking the Mold: Embracing God’s Design Over Worldly Expectations”, we explore the ways in which we often break off pieces of ourselves to fit the molds imposed by society. Through my pers…
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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…
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Join me as I talk with author and speaker, Laura Acuña, about her courageous battle against her body image struggles she faced for over five decades. Laura shares her transformative story of acceptance and love in this profound episode. Through her experiences, with the help of the Holy Spirit, she learned to silence the voice of shame, recognizing…
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Join me as I share my personal journey of discovering my son’s childhood hearing loss. With candid honesty and unwavering faith, I talk about navigating challenges of parenting a child with hearing loss while finding hope amidst the uncertainties. From seeking professional evaluation to advocating for my son’s rights, I offer practical advice and e…
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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…
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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’…
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Healing Beyond the Heart: Confronting Death and Embracing Life After Multiple SCAD (with Stephanie Chambers)
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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 lis…
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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…
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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 w…
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How God Revealed Empowerment Through an Engineering Career: Biblical Insights from Thriving in Male-Dominated Career Fields
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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. …
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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 faithfu…
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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, Everlas…
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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 a…
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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…
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How Pandemic Missionary Experiences Revealed the True Meaning of Home: PART 1 (w/ Sarah Frazer)
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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 j…
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Hello friends and welcome to episode 21 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. In this episode, I give a candid account of my personal journey of living with Long COVID and the remarkable resilience it h…
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Hello friends and welcome to episode 20 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. In this episode, I offer a heartfelt letter of encouragement to YOU, addressing the very struggles many of us face. Through …
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Hello friends and welcome to episode 19 of The Stained Glass Podcast. I’m your host, Jessica Spurlock. Join us as we dive deep into the transformative journey of Carmen James, a fitness and wellness coach who discovered the profound importance of balance in life the hard way. Carmen shares her powerful story of resilience, self-discovery, and a new…
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Making a Masterpiece: Part 5 - Letting God’s Light Shine Through Difficulty Reveals God’s Masterpiece
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Hello friends and welcome to episode 18 of The Stained Glass Podcast. I’m your host, Jessica Spurlock. On today’s episode, we’ll do a deeper dive into a topic introduced in the premiere episode for your encouragement. Like the intricate process of making stained glass, our journey towards spiritual growth involves several steps - planning, breaking…
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Hello friends and welcome to episode 17 of The Stained Glass Podcast. I’m your host, Jessica Spurlock. On today’s episode, I’ll talk about how God equipped me through homeschooling our children. Let’s get started. As I share personal experience and reflection, we dive deep into the spiritual journey of navigating this unexpected shift in education.…
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Hello friends and welcome to episode 16 of The Stained Glass Podcast. I’m your host, Jessica Spurlock. On today’s episode, I’ll be speaking with author and fellow podcast host Leigh Mackenzie about how God used Psalm 23 to bring her through a traumatic season of life. Let’s get started. Join me for a powerful podcast as we speak with Leigh Mackenzi…
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Hello friends and welcome to episode 15 of The Stained Glass Podcast. I’m your host, Jessica Spurlock. On today’s episode, we’ll do a deeper dive into a topic introduced in the premiere episode for your encouragement. Like the intricate process of making stained glass, our journey towards spiritual growth involves several steps - planning, breaking…
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Hello friends and welcome to episode 14 of The Stained Glass Podcast. I’m your host, Jessica Spurlock. On today’s episode, we’ll discuss how the Gospel reveals true freedom in Christ, just for your encouragement. Let’s get started. As we celebrate Independence Day, we dive deep into the true meaning of freedom and its connection to the gospel of Je…
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Hello friends and welcome to Episode 13 of The Stained Glass Podcast. I’m your host, Jessica Spurlock. On today’s episode, I’m excited to have a special guest on the podcast, Sarah Frazer. Join us as Sarah shares her remarkable story of faith, love, and the unknowns she faced during the adoption process. Discover how God’s faithfulness was revealed…
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Hello friends and welcome to episode 12 of The Stained Glass Podcast. I’m your host, Jessica Spurlock. On today’s episode, we’ll do a deeper dive into a topic introduced in the premiere episode for your encouragement. Like the intricate process of making stained glass, our journey towards spiritual growth involves several steps - planning, breaking…
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Hello friends and welcome to episode 11 of The Stained Glass Podcast. I’m your host, Jessica Spurlock. Join me in the final episode of our trilogy story series where I reveal how God guided us on the next chapter of our journey. Learn how I overcame challenges in seeking community and found purpose in raising awareness for hypereosinophilic syndrom…
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Hello friends and welcome to episode 10 of The Stained Glass Podcast. I’m your host, Jessica Spurlock. Join me as I share part 2 of my family’s heart-wrenching journey of navigating our daughter’s critical illness. In this episode, we reveal the emotional turmoil we faced as a family when our daughter hit rock bottom: we reached the end of our rope…
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Hello friends and welcome to episode 9 of The Stained Glass Podcast. I’m your host, Jessica Spurlock. On today’s episode, you will hear part 1 of my story dealing with my daughter’s chronic illness. This was a very emotional and soul searching series to write, record and produce. I had forgotten many of the things that had happened during this time…
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Hello friends and welcome to episode 8 of The Stained Glass Podcast. I’m your host, Jessica Spurlock. On today’s episode, we’ll do a deeper dive into a topic introduced in the premiere episode for your encouragement. As I stated in the first episode of The Stained Glass Podcast, there are five steps to making stained glass. There is a planning step…
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Hello friends and welcome to Episode 7 of The Stained Glass Podcast. I’m your host, Jessica Spurlock. On today’s episode, I’m excited to have a special guest on the podcast, fellow podcaster Wren Robbins. If you listened to my infertility story on Episode 6 of The Stained Glass Podcast, you probably recognized several parallels in my story with Wre…
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Hello friends and welcome to episode 6 of The Stained Glass Podcast. I’m your host, Jessica Spurlock. On today’s episode, I’ll talk about how God revealed the fruits of His spirit through the difficulty of getting pregnant. We all have a plan for our own lives. I had a mental list of what I wanted to accomplish before I was thirty years old, and th…
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Hello friends and welcome to episode 5 of The Stained Glass Podcast. I’m your host, Jessica Spurlock. On today’s episode, we’ll do a deeper dive into a topic introduced in the premiere episode for your encouragement. As I stated in the first episode of The Stained Glass Podcast, there are five steps to making stained glass. There is a planning step…
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My Heart Attack Scare: A Special Episode for Go Red for Women Month with the American Heart Association
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Hello friends and welcome to Episode 4 of The Stained Glass Podcast. I’m your host, Jessica Spurlock. On today’s episode, you will hear about how God used a high pressure season of life to teach me there’s no shame in getting help. At the beginning of 2022, a pressure-building situation was brewing in my life. Job situations, job changes, multiple …
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Hello friends and welcome to Episode 3 of The Stained Glass Podcast. I’m your host, Jessica Spurlock. On today’s episode, I’m excited to have our very first guest on the podcast, my sister, Stephanie Taylor. Stephanie is a mom, a wife, a Christian, a marketing genius, a musical theater lover and performer, and loves The Little Mermaid’s hair (ha!).…
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Hello friends! Welcome to Episode 2 of The Stained Glass Podcast. I’m your host, Jessica Spurlock. On today’s episode, you will hear the first of many personal stories on this podcast. God demonstrated His sovereignty over my life by using a national tragedy (the Virginia Tech mass shooting on April 16, 2007). One thing I would like you to do this …
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Hello friends! Welcome to the world premiere episode of The Stained Glass Podcast. I’m your host, Jessica Spurlock. On today’s episode, we’ll discuss my heart behind this new ministry opportunity and I’ll explain how the title of this podcast relates to my mission. While this is not a podcast on making stained glass, we’ll go through the process of…
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The earth is now recovering from this nearly apocalyptic event and Noah’s sons are working hard to populate the world. So, Shem, Ham, and Japheth all journey across the globe to establish their own territories. Shem and Japheth journey westward, however, Ham journeys east and by his descendent, Nimrod, eventually establishes the city of Babel in th…
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The Story of Noah is filled with chaos and destruction. From the evil deeds committed by Sons of God and the Nephilim to the Curse of Canaan we understand that humanity is still in great need of redemption and the natural order of the world must be restored. So God brings upon the Great Deluge to once again recreate what was destroyed by humanity. …
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