Daily Spark with Dr. Angela (radio)
"Daily Spark with Dr. Angela" is a vibrant and inspirational radio show hosted by Dr. Angela Butts Chester The show features engaging discussions on topics ranging from personal development and spirituality to health and wellness. With a mission to inspire and empower, Dr. Angela brings a blend of motivational interviews, insightful commentary, and practical advice to help listeners spark their inner potential and lead fulfilling lives. Tune in to start your day with positivity, encouragement, and actionable wisdom, delivered by a trusted voice in personal and spiritual growth.
EP 679 | Griff Ruby The Resurrection of the Roman Catholic Church
For nearly twenty centuries, the Roman Catholic Church withstood all the currents of change and history and maintained a closely guarded orthodoxy. Join Dr. Angela and Griff as he talks about his new book and what it means about the church.
EP 678 | Sede Vacante Book 2 with Griff Ruby
Sede Vacante Part Two: The Lumen Gentium Theory About Our Present Ecclesial Circumstance
What happens when we take a closer look at Vatican II, Lumen Gentium, and the questions surrounding authority, hierarchy, and the structure of the modern Church?
Dr. Angela welcomes author Griff Ruby for a thought-provoking conversation about his latest book, the theological implications of Lumen Gentium, and what his research reveals about the Church's present ecclesial circumstances.
EP 677 | Trust the Check in Your Spirit
Most of us have had moments when everything looked right on paper. The opportunity seemed perfect. The relationship appeared healthy. The partnership made sense. The numbers added up. The timing seemed ideal. Yet despite all the logical reasons to move forward, something within us felt unsettled. We couldn't quite explain it. We couldn't point to a specific problem. We simply sensed that something wasn't aligned.
Key Scripture: Colossians 3:15 — “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts…”
EP 676 | What Is Your Inner World Trying to Tell You
Some call it discernment; others call it intuition or a gut feeling. No matter its name, it's there and working for your good.
EP 675 | Stop Waiting for the Old You to Build the New Life
🎙️ Talk It Out Tuesday -- Stop Waiting for the Old You to Build the New Life
Do it now. Make the change. Be the difference.
EP 674 | You Can’t Heal What You Won’t Admit
🎙️ Motivation Monday | You Can’t Heal What You Won’t Admit.
It starts at the beginning.
EP 672 | Courage: Where Have I Been Holding Back
Stop holding back and make it happen!
EP 673 | Aligned Action What Is Mine To Move On Now
You've heard the phrase "what's mine is mine" over the years, but what does it really mean? How do we apply it to our lives and get the "all" that God has in store for us?
EP 671 | Clarity: What This Season is Calling Forward
Are you ready for Summer? When you walk with clarity, you can see exactly where you should be. Let's walk in clarity!
EP670 | Pastor Lerone Dinnall: National Day of Prayer 2026
Together, we explore the role of prayer in leadership, daily life, and spiritual growth. Pastor Lerone shares encouraging insight on remaining grounded in faith, navigating challenges with wisdom, and creating lasting impact through purpose-driven living.
Rooted in the message of 1 Chronicles 16:24, this conversation highlights how prayer continues to strengthen individuals, families, communities, and future generations.
⏱️ Chapters
0:00 — What National Day of Prayer Means in Today’s World
2:30 — How Faith Shows Up in Everyday Life and Leadership
5:00 — Living Out “Glorify God Among the Nations” in Real Life
7:30 — Applying Biblical Principles to Modern-Day Decisions
10:00 — How Prayer Influence...
EP 669 | Prophetess Katherine Free: National Day of Prayer 2026
Together, we discuss the importance of prayer, spiritual growth, and living with purpose in today’s world. Katherine shares thoughtful insight on remaining grounded in faith, encouraging others through example, and allowing prayer to shape everyday decisions and direction.
Inspired by 1 Chronicles 16:24, this conversation reminds us that faith can influence every area of life, from leadership and relationships to personal growth and community impact.
EP 668 | Pastor Dawn Damon: National Day of Prayer 2026
Pastor Dawn | Faith, Prayer, and Encouragement for Every Generation
In this uplifting episode, Pastor Dawn joins us for a special conversation in honor of the National Day of Prayer. Centered around this year’s theme, “Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations,” Pastor Dawn shares heartfelt insight on the importance of prayer, spiritual leadership, media, and remaining connected to God through every season of life.
⏱️ Chapters
0:00 — What National Day of Prayer Means in Today’s World
2:30 — How Faith Shows Up in Everyday Life and Leadership
5:00 — Living Out “Glorify God Among the Nations” in Real...
EP 667 | Dr Nikki Starr: National Day of Prayer 2026
As we reflect on this year’s theme, “Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations,” Dr. Nikki shares thoughtful insight on how prayer provides clarity, direction, and strength in both personal and professional life.
Together, we explore the importance of remaining grounded, leaving room for meditation and prayer while navigating today’s fast-paced world.
EP 665 | Denley McIntosh: National Day of Prayer 2026
In this meaningful episode of DAILY SPARK TV, Denley joins us for a special conversation honoring the National Day of Prayer and this year’s theme, “Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations.”
Together, we explore how faith and prayer continue to shape everyday life, leadership, and personal purpose. Denley shares thoughtful perspectives on remaining spiritually grounded, navigating life with intention, and encouraging others through faith-filled living.
EP 664 | Mark K Olsen: National Day of Prayer 2026
In this inspiring episode of DAILY SPARK TV, Mark Olsen joins the conversation in honor of the National Day of Prayer to discuss faith, leadership, and the importance of staying spiritually grounded in today’s world.
As we reflect on this year’s theme, “Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations,” Mark shares practical insight on how prayer influences leadership, decision-making, education, and personal growth.
This conversation explores what it means to live with purpose, lead with integrity, and create impact through everyday actions.
EP 663 | Dr Anita Jack Davies: National Day of Prayer 2026
In this special episode of DAILY SPARK TV, Dr. Anita joins us in honor of the National Day of Prayer for a thoughtful and empowering conversation on faith, purpose, and spiritual alignment.
Centered around this year’s theme, “Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations,” Dr. Anita offers insight into how prayer shapes education, clarity, strengthens decision-making, and helps us stay grounded in a fast-moving world.
EP 662 | Suzanne Horton MA, NCC, LMHC: National Day of Prayer 2026
Suzanne Horton joins the conversation in honor of the National Day of Prayer. Together, we reflect on this year’s theme, “Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations,” and explore how faith, prayer, and purpose show up in everyday life. Suzanne shares thoughtful insight on staying spiritually grounded, making intentional decisions, and living out your faith in a way that creates meaningful impact.
EP 661 | Janet Taylor: National Day of Prayer 2026
This year’s theme, “Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations,” invites us to reflect on how faith, prayer, and purpose show up in our everyday lives. Janet shares powerful insights on staying grounded spiritually, making faith-led decisions for self and family, and creating impact within your personal and professional sphere.
Together, we explore what it truly means to live out the call of the scripture 1 Chronicles 16:24: “Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.”
Whether you are strengthening your prayer life or simply looking for encouragement, this conve...
EP 660 | Access Is Not Entitlement
In this bold and eye-opening episode of Daily Spark with Dr. Angela (radio), we’re redefining how access works in your life, your leadership, and your relationships. “Access Is Not Entitlement” challenges the idea that everyone deserves unlimited time, energy, or proximity to you. Dr. Angela unpacks how high-capacity women, leaders, and purpose-driven individuals often overextend themselves—and how to reset expectations without guilt. If you’ve ever felt drained, overcommitted, or constantly “on,” this episode will help you understand the importance of boundaries, energy management, and intentional presence. In this episode, you’ll learn:Why access is a privilege, not a rightHow o...
EP 659 | Lead Yourself First
Before you lead a team, a platform, or a purpose… are you leading yourself well?
Everything changes when leadership starts within.
In this empowering episode of Daily Spark with Dr. Angela (radio), we explore the foundation of true leadership: self-leadership. “Lead Yourself First” is a powerful reminder that how you manage your thoughts, emotions, habits, and discipline directly impacts how others experience you—in business, media, ministry, and everyday life. Dr. Angela breaks down the connection between internal alignment and external influence, showing why leadership is not just about visibility or authority, but about co...
EP 658 | When Everything Looks Right But Feels Off
Have you ever had something look perfect on the outside… but inside, it just didn’t sit right?
That feeling isn’t confusion—it might be discernment.
In this insightful episode of Daily Spark with Dr. Angela (radio), we’re diving into a powerful and often overlooked topic: spiritual discernment and inner alignment.
“When Everything Looks Right But Feels Off” explores those moments when life appears successful, aligned, and even blessed on the surface—but internally, something feels unsettled. Dr. Angela unpacks how to recognize the difference between fear and discernment, and why trusting your spi...
EP 656 | You’re Not Burnt Out, You’re Disconnected
In this eye-opening episode of Daily Spark with Dr. Angela (radio), we take a deeper look at what many people call burnout—and uncover what may really be happening beneath the surface.
“You’re Not Burnt Out, You’re Disconnected” explores the difference between emotional exhaustion and spiritual misalignment, especially for high-capacity women who lead, serve, and give consistently.
If you’ve been feeling drained, unmotivated, or disconnected from the joy and clarity you once had, this conversation offers a powerful reframe. Dr. Angela shares how burnout isn’t always about doing too much—it can also be a...
EP 657 | Give Yourself Permission to Pause
Are you constantly moving, producing, and showing up—but secretly feeling drained?
What if the most powerful move you could make right now… is to pause?
In this empowering episode of Daily Spark with Dr. Angela (radio), we’re reframing one of the most misunderstood concepts in high-performance culture: rest. “Give Yourself Permission to Pause” is a timely message for high-capacity women, leaders, and visionaries who are used to doing it all—but are ready to lead and live more sustainably. Dr. Angela breaks down why pausing is not a sign of weakness, but a strategic de...
EP 655 | Who Told You To Shrink?
Are you playing small when God called you to stand bold?
In this episode of Daily Spark with Dr. Angela (radio), we’re asking the question that changes everything: Who told you to shrink?
Have you ever felt the pressure to dim your light, play small, or hold back who you truly are? In this powerful episode of Daily Spark with Dr. Angela (radio), we’re asking a bold question: Who told you to shrink? Dr. Angela unpacks the subtle ways women, especially women of faith and leaders, are conditioned to minimize their voice, their pres...
EP 654 | RISE Symposium featuring Mark K Olsen
The Renewed in Spirit and Empowered Symposium, R.I.S.E., returns in 2026 with a powerful and timely theme: Rooted in Truth, Rising in Authority.
This year’s symposium is designed for women of faith, leaders, creatives, and vision carriers who are no longer searching for their voice but are ready to stand firmly in it.
R.I.S.E. 2026 is not about becoming someone new; it is about embodying what has already been formed.
Mark K Olsen, educator, author, and Christian mystic.
Following several years working in construction, he transitioned into...
EP 653 | RISE Symposium featuring Julie D'Ann
The Renewed in Spirit and Empowered Symposium, R.I.S.E., returns in 2026 with a powerful and timely theme: Rooted in Truth, Rising in Authority.
This year’s symposium is designed for women of faith, leaders, creatives, and vision carriers who are no longer searching for their voice but are ready to stand firmly in it.
R.I.S.E. 2026 is not about becoming someone new; it is about embodying what has already been formed.
Julie D'Ann Illumination Guide, Energy Healer, Inspirational Speaker & Author
A certified DreamBuilder Life Transformation Coach, Julie has...
EP 652 | Women Who Lead Salon featuring Wendy Gunn
Women Who Lead Spiritual Salon | Featuring Wendy Gunn
In this episode of Women Who Lead Spiritual Salon, Dr. Angela Chester is joined by Wendy Gunn for a meaningful conversation on leadership, mindset, and spiritual alignment.
Together, they explore what it takes for women to lead with clarity and confidence while staying grounded in faith. Wendy shares insights from her leadership journey, offering perspective on trusting your voice, navigating responsibility, and doing the inner work required to lead well.
This episode speaks to women in ministry, business, and community spaces who are seeking to...
EP 651 | Women Who Lead Salon featuring Dawn Damon
Leadership is sacred, and when you hold many roles, it is easy to pour out more than you pour in. The Salon was created to help you reconnect to your spiritual identity and revive your leadership presence.
Dawn, also known as “The BraveHeart Mentor,” hosts a podcast called " The BraveHearted Woman,” a program that calls out the vision of women who want to reach for their BRAVE. A conference with the same name will make its debut this fall, 2021.
As a popular keynote and conference speaker, Dawn is engaging and dynamic; a communicator who inspires her audien...
EP 650 | Clean Water Awareness: Aaron Ableman
Dr. Angela speaks with environmental artist and educator Aaron Ableman about how culture, storytelling, and education can inspire a deeper commitment to protecting our planet’s water.
Water connects every part of life, from the ecosystems that sustain our planet to the communities that depend on it each day. In this final conversation of the Podcasthon series, Every Drop Has a Story, Dr. Angela welcomes environmental artist, educator, and author Aaron Ableman.
With more than three decades of work in conservation, education, and watershed advocacy, Aaron shares a unique perspective on why th...
EP 649 | Clean Water Awareness: Eugene Yumshtyk of Paradigm Shift Technologies
Dr. Angela speaks with environmental innovator Eugene Yumshtyk about stopping toxic water contamination at its source and why prevention is key to protecting communities and ecosystems.
Clean water protection often begins long before contamination ever reaches a river, reservoir, or community water supply. In this episode of the Podcasthon series, Every Drop Has a Story, Dr. Angela speaks with Eugene Yumshtyk, COO of Paradigm Shift Technologies, about the ongoing environmental risks associated with Hexavalent Chrome, the toxic chemical made widely known in the Erin Brockovich case.
While many people believe the issue ended years...
EP 648 | Clean Water Awareness (PODCASTHON): Jeff Szur of Altitude Water
Dr. Angela speaks with clean water innovator Jeff Szur about disaster resilience, water independence, and how new technologies are helping communities secure safe drinking water when it matters most. A Podcasthon spotlight.
Clean water is something many communities depend on every day, yet access can become uncertain during disasters, infrastructure failures, or environmental challenges. In this episode of our clean water awareness series, Every Drop Has a Story, Dr. Angela sits down with clean water innovator Jeff Szur of Altitude Water to explore how technology and preparedness can help communities build greater resilience.
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EP 646 | Women's History Month: Dr. Anita Jack Davies
As the National Women’s History Alliance highlights the 2026 theme, Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future, this interview expands the definition of sustainability. It explores how sustainable systems are built through equity, accountability, and long-term cultural change. Dr. Jack-Davies shares insight on workplace belonging, leadership courage, intergenerational responsibility, and what it truly means to build institutions that endure.
Dr. Angela Chester sits down with Dr. Anita Jack-Davies, cross-cultural expert, consultant, and author of Lawrencia’s Last Parang: On Loss and Belonging as a Black Woman in Canada. With more than two decades of experience in diversity mana...
EP 647 | IWD: Women Who Rise - The Courage to Lead, Serve, and Stand
International Women’s Day invites the world to celebrate the achievements and influence of women across every sector of society. But beyond the headlines and public recognition, millions of women are shaping families, businesses, communities, and cultures every single day through courage, resilience, and quiet leadership.
In this special episode, Dr. Angela reflects on the deeper meaning behind International Women’s Day and what it truly means for women to rise in today’s world. Drawing from leadership experience, pastoral counseling insight, and the realities many women face in modern life, she explores the balance between ambition and purpos...
EP 645| Still We Rise Still We Lead: Dr LaNail Plummer
In this episode, we sit down with Dr LaNail Plummer, a creative force and changemaker whose work bridges innovation and impact. With a focus on empowerment and sustainable growth, she shares insights on building with purpose, navigating challenges with grace, and creating opportunities that extend beyond personal success.
This conversation is a reminder that leadership is not just about achievement; it is about legacy.
Still We Rise, Still We Lead honors leaders who turn passion into platforms that inspire and empower others.
EP 644 | Still We Rise Still We Lead: Suzanne Horton MA, NCC, LMHC
In this episode, we welcome Suzanne Horton MA, NCC, LMHC, a visionary committed to creating meaningful change through leadership and community engagement. Her work reflects a deep belief in collaboration, access, and building systems that uplift rather than exclude.
This conversation highlights resilience, intentional leadership, and the impact of showing up consistently for the communities we serve.
Still We Rise, Still We Lead continues with a spotlight on leaders who are transforming spaces through service and strategy.
EP 643 | Still We RIse, Still We Lead: Radiance Davis, Esq
Still We Rise, Still We Lead is a Black History Month radio series highlighting voices who are shaping culture, community, and impact in powerful ways.
In this episode, we are joined by Radiance, a dynamic leader whose work centers empowerment, authenticity, and purpose driven influence. Through her platform and presence, Radiance challenges others to embrace their voice, own their narrative, and move boldly in their calling.
This conversation explores identity, confidence, and the responsibility that comes with visibility in today’s world.
EP 642 | Still We Rise Still We Lead: Shonda Scott
In this episode, we are joined by Shonda Scott, entrepreneur, ecosystem builder, and founder of 360 Total Concept. A champion for small businesses and underserved founders, Shonda has dedicated her career to helping entrepreneurs move from vision to viability. Through business development support, access to capital connections, and strategic guidance, she works to close opportunity gaps that too often prevent innovative ideas from becoming sustainable enterprises. This conversation explores economic empowerment, the power of ownership, and what it takes to build structures that allow others to thrive.
Still We Rise, Still We Lead is a Black History...
EP 641 | Still We Rise Still We Lead: Michael Pugh
In this episode, we are joined by Michael Pugh, President and CEO of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation, one of the nation’s leading community development financial institutions. Growing up in Detroit in a single-parent household, Michael’s journey from bank teller to national financial leader reflects a deep commitment to strengthening the economic health of underserved communities. With more than three decades in community lending and development, including leadership at Carver Federal Savings Bank, he now leads LISC’s work investing billions of dollars into affordable housing, small businesses, and neighborhood revitalization across the country.
This c...
EP 640 | Still We Rise, Still We Lead: Tiffany Obeng
In this episode, we are joined by Tiffany Obeng, attorney, literacy advocate, social impact author, and founder of Sugar Cookie Books. Tiffany shares how her experience navigating legal systems and serving as an Equal Opportunity Director shaped her commitment to fairness, access, and belonging. When she realized she had not met a real-life lawyer until the eleventh grade, she understood how limited exposure can shape possibility. That realization led her to create children’s books that introduce young readers, especially Black children, to careers and everyday joy in spaces where they have historically been absent. This conversation explores representation, early ac...
EP 639 | Still We Rise Still We Lead: Alexandra Aileru
In this episode, we are joined by Alexandra Aileru, Founder of Confident Career Switch. A former high school teacher who transitioned into corporate project management, Alexandra understands firsthand how career changers, especially Black women, are often overlooked not because they lack ability, but because their experience is undervalued. She shares how learning to translate her skills, advocate for her growth, and lead through uncertainty became the foundation for the company she built to help professionals reinvent their careers without starting over. This conversation explores confidence, reinvention, and the power of creating pathways when traditional ones fall short.
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