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SPARK: Igniting Faith, Family, and Revival

SPARK is a faith-filled podcast created to ignite revival in families, communities, and hearts around the world. Hosted by Maria Termotto-Horwitz, each episode is rooted in biblical wisdom, strengthened through encouragement, and marked by prayer—bringing listeners back to the presence of God and the power of His Word.

You’ll hear real testimonies of God’s transforming love, Scripture-based teaching, and practical, faith-building conversations that help you walk with Jesus in everyday life. From restoring marriages and healing family wounds to growing in spiritual maturity and learning to trust God through every season, Maria shares what the Lord is teaching—simply, boldly, and with a heart for renewal.

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SPARK: Igniting Faith, Family, and Revival

For Such a Time as This — The Birth of Eliana Shalom

March 09, 2026 • Maria Termotto-Horwitz • Season 2 • Episode 3

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In this deeply personal episode, Maria shares the incredible story of how a ruptured appendix, emergency surgery, seven days of nonstop contractions, and an unexpected early delivery all became part of a powerful testimony of God’s faithfulness. During the week of Purim, baby Eliana Shalom was born at 29 weeks at St. Mary’s Hospital—exactly 70 days early, mirroring a beautiful part of Maria’s own story before birth. Through every contraction, prayer, and moment of uncertainty, God gave supernatural peace, protection, and deliverance. This is a story of faith in the middle of crisis, the miracle of life, and the goodness of God through it all.

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