DoorWays® Ministry Podcast
For over 35 years, our heart has been to provide opportunities for people to grow in their faith and be personally involved in ministry and sharing the hope of Jesus around the world. Our hope is that this podcast will be a place of inspiration and encouragement for you as you follow Jesus and shine His light wherever you go.
Each week and dive into topics that matter for life, ministry, and the Kingdom of God. We look forward to bringing you meaningful, encouraging, and maybe even slightly entertaining content every single week.
Podcasting since 2022 • 167 episodes
DoorWays® Ministry Podcast
Latest Episodes
Why Am I Still Alive? A survivor’s story of despair, deliverance, and divine purpose.
In this powerful episode of the DoorWays® Ministry Podcast, host Ric Shields talks with Lydia Maier, a woman who battled years of self-harm, depression, and suicide attempts before finding true freedom through faith. Once a psychiatric patient,...
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Season 4
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Episode 44
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21:38
When Poverty Steals Teen Hope: Inside the unseen struggle of teens growing up with less
Poverty isn’t always visible—but for many teens in rural communities, it shapes every part of life. In this episode, Ric Shields talks with counselor Jessica Dixon-Neal about the unseen challenges young people face when access to care, resource...
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Season 4
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Episode 43
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23:19
It Won't Last Forever: Faith and hope in the face of teen depression.
Teen depression is real, and it's closer than we think. In this powerful conversation, Ric Shields speaks with Laura Smith from Grand Mental Health to talk about the hidden battles teenagers face and how faith, presence, and love can change eve...
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Season 4
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Episode 42
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19:04
They’ve All Seen It: The fight for purity in a digital world.
Over 80% of teens have seen pornography… but 75% of parents think their kids haven’t. In this powerful and painfully honest episode, Ric Shields and youth pastor Titus Schmitt expose how porn is quietly shaping a generation. They share real, ho...
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Season 4
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Episode 41
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26:08
Behind the Screen: What social media is really doing to kids
Social media is one of the most powerful influences in a teenager's life today. In this episode of the DoorWays® Ministry Podcast, Ric Shields and guest Macee McAtee explore how parents, pastors, and mentors can guide teens to use their online ...
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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21:52