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In this powerful episode of the Sparks of Gratitude podcast, host Randy Sparks sits down with Christian author and speaker Megan Fate Marshman to explore how gratitude can transform even the deepest grief. Megan opens up about losing her husband to a heart attack and shares vulnerable insights from her book Relaxed: Walking with the One Who Is Not Worried About a Thing.

🔥 You’ll learn:

🌿 How grief can become a doorway to gratitude

🙏 What true surrender looks like in hard seasons

🧠 Why can’t you feel anxiety and gratitude at the same time

📖 Biblical truths from 1 Thessalonians 5 and James 1

💡 How negative emotions—like shame, insecurity, and apathy—can point us toward God's heart

Whether you're struggling with loss, anxiety, or seeking a deeper connection with God, this episode offers practical wisdom, emotional depth, and spiritual encouragement.

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction

03:46 - Grief as a Doorway to Gratitude

08:17 - Surrender: From Letting Go to Opening Up

15:38 - Discovering Self Through Pain and Grief

19:53 - Scripture: Give Thanks in All Circumstances (1 Thess. 5:16–18)

21:24 - James 1: Pure Joy in Trials – What Does That Mean?

25:12 - Philippians 4:6–7 – Gratitude, Prayer, and God's Peace

27:52 - Where to Find Megan: meganfate.com

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In this inspiring episode of the Sparks of Gratitude podcast, host Randy Sparks welcomes Ruchi Shah, an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist, intuitive coach, and creator of the groundbreaking book We Humans. Together, they unravel one of the most universal questions of our time: Why is humaning so difficult?

Ruchie shares how leaving corporate life led her to a deeper understanding of what it means to be truly successful. Instead of chasing titles or money, she now values time, kindness, connection, and purpose. Through her book We Humans, she helps us explore who we are, who we’re becoming, and why inner awareness and surrender can lead to real strength.

🔥 You’ll learn:
✔️ The difference between inner voice and inner noise—and how to listen well
✔️ Why approval must come from within, not the outside world
✔️ How gratitude helps close the painful gap between what is and what could be

If you've ever struggled with identity, burnout, relationships, or simply finding stillness in the chaos, this episode will speak straight to your heart.

📍 Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
01:50 - Experiencing the Book “We Humans”
03:23 - “Why is Humaning So Difficult?”
12:05 - The Voice vs The Noise
14:11 - The Power of Pause and Stillness
18:28 - Seeking Approval Outside vs Trusting the Inner Self
21:29 - Letting Go of Control and Assumptions
30:26 - Awareness AI: Attention to Intention
34:45 - The Gap Between What Is vs. What Can Be
42:31 - The Power of Gratitude in Relationships
50:24 - Identity: Who Am I?
55:37 - What’s Next for Humaness?

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In this deeply moving episode of the Sparks of Gratitude podcast, we welcome Brian Coleman—healthcare veteran, purpose-driven leader, and the heart behind A Heart 2 Help, a global care-sharing app connecting those in need with those ready to serve. With over 33 years in surgical healthcare and a life shaped by quiet sacrifices, Brian shares the profound story behind his mission: to create a world where kindness is as accessible as technology.

Together, they explore the emotional cost of being “the strong one,” the ripple effect of small acts of service, and the belief that no one should struggle in silence, especially when a helping hand may be just a tap away.

🔥 You’ll learn:
✔️ How a moment of witnessing his mother’s hidden pain changed Brian’s life forever
✔️ Why real help starts with intention, not perfection
✔️ How A Heart to Help is shifting the way we give, receive, and connect

Whether you’re someone who longs to give back or someone quietly in need of support, this conversation is a powerful reminder that compassion is a calling we all carry.

📍 Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
03:15 - What is A Heart 2 Help?
05:08 - How the App Works: Getting and Giving Help
08:09 - Growing a Global Community of Kindness
10:02 - First Major Story: Helping a Man in Pakistan
14:48 - Why People Struggle to Know How to Help
17:10 - The Story That Changed Brian: Seeing His Mom Cry
24:52 - Conversations with His Mom, Looking Back with Gratitude
28:12 - Being the One Everyone Leans On – But Where Do You Go?
31:15 - Choosing the Air Force & Becoming a Surgical Tech
36:45 - How Gratitude Shows Up in the Operating Room
40:12 - Heart-Wrenching Stories: Children, Gratitude, and Resilience
44:32 - Building A Heart 2 Help – The Vision Becomes Reality
48:08 - Kindness as a Ripple Effect

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