Blended families come with challenges but also incredible rewards. Aaron and Sydney Johnson open up about their story, offering practical tools and faith-filled encouragement to help others on the same journey.

Whitney Barth, Executive Pastor at More Church in Arlington, TX, opens up about experiencing her parents’ divorce and the deep impact it had on her life. She shares heartfelt insights on the fears, identity struggles, and loyalty conflicts chil...

Vicki LaFave shares her journey through a 36-year marriage that ended in divorce, the fears and losses she faced, and the faith that carried her through. Now remarried and leading a ministry for single moms, Vicki offers hope, wisdom, and encou...

Joe and Danielle Cook, lead pastors at Hope Church in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, share how years of regular date nights and open communication built the strong foundation that now carries them through the empty nest years. They reflect on the free...

Chris and Cara Rathbone share how they navigate marriage, parenting, and leadership as pastors. They explore the pressures of ministry life and the four key attitudes that keep them grounded in faith and each other.

Chresten and Bridgette Tomlin, married and in itinerant ministry for 27 years, share the joys and challenges of life on the road. They discuss how parenting, finances, and intentional connection have shaped their marriage, and offer practical i...

Infidelity shatters trust, but it doesn't have to end the story. In this powerful episode, Dr. Bill Buker unpacks the root causes of marital affairs and offers a redemptive path forward. With wisdom and compassion, he explores how couples can r...

Why Most Couples Struggle With Money, and How to Fix ItChris and Betty Jo Anderson share how couples can manage money with wisdom, unity, and purpose. Using their "FINANCES" framework, eight practical & biblical principles,&nb...

Pete and Mary Kay Blum share insights from their 40-year marriage, focusing on spiritual, soul, and body oneness. They explore how deep intimacy grows through spiritual connection, secure attachment, and mutual enjoyment. Addressing common chal...

Patti Schatzmann shares her journey as the wife of a man who battled a 40-year porn addiction before finding healing and becoming a missionary. She opens up about the impact on her trust and self-worth, and the challenges of confronting addicti...

David Schatzmann opens up about his 40-year battle with pornography addiction, how it began in childhood, how it nearly destroyed his marriage, and how healing finally came through honesty, accountability, and faith. A powerful story of hope, r...

Dr. Jason and Robyn Fullerton, pastors of Spirit Church in Bartlesville, explore intimacy in marriage beyond the physical. They emphasize vulnerability, authenticity, and Christ-centered connection, offering practical insight for building deepe...

Dan and Mandy Wootton, lead pastors at Carbondale Assembly of God in Tulsa, Oklahoma, share their experiences as the parents of four children. The Woottons discuss their journey from friendship to marriage, their decision to have a large family...

Conflict, Communication, and ConnectionDarren McKinnis, a Gottman Certified therapist, joins Ric Shields to discuss common disagreements in marriage and strategies for managing them. Darren explains that many conflicts are unresol...

On this episode, Pastor Phil Taylor brings decades of experience in church doctrine and family relations to the topic of marriage. The discussion delves into the evolving societal views on marriage and emphasizes the importance of marriage as a...

In this kickoff episode of the DoorWays® Ministry Network’s marriage series, host Ric Shields talks with Pastor Phil Taylor about the question: “Why get married?” Drawing from decades of pastoral experience and 50 years of marriage, Pastor Phil...

In this episode, Summer Wyers, MS, LPC-S, discusses eating disorders. Summer emphasizes the complexity of eating disorders, their deep psychological roots, and the importance of addressing both emotional and physical aspects in treatment. The d...

On this episode, Pastor Phil Taylor brings decades of experience in church doctrine and family relations to the topic of marriage. The discussion delves into the evolving societal views on marriage and emphasizes the importance of marriage as a...

Rachel Edwards, a licensed marriage and family therapist, joins Ric Shields on the DoorWays® Ministry Network podcast to discuss EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a specialized therapy effective in treating anxiety, PTSD, an...

In this episode, Ric Shields speaks with Dr. Larisa Grams, a leading mental health expert who works with veterans, about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She explains that PTSD is a natural response to trauma, which can include exposure t...

In this episode, Ric Shields speaks with Justin Hughes, a licensed professional counselor and Jesus follower from Dallas, Texas. Justin clarifies common misconceptions about OCD, emphasizing that it involves intrusive, unwanted thoughts and com...

In this episode, Dr. Michelle Satterlee, a licensed psychologist at Ascension St. John in Tulsa, Oklahoma, focuses on dissociative identity disorder (DID), formerly known as multiple personality disorder. The conversation touches on the misconc...

On this episode, Ric Shields interviews Linda Doak, a licensed professional counselor with 28 years of experience. Linda explains the nature of anxiety and differentiates it from stress and worry. She outlines various anxiety disorders, their s...

Megan Daubert shares her profound journey on the DoorWays® Ministry Network podcast, detailing the dramatic shift in her family's life after her husband Michael suffered a sudden cardiac arrest in February 2024. Once living a se...

Join host Ric Shields on the DoorWays® Ministry Network podcast as he delves into the importance of self-care with Dr. Becky Brett, a retired family practice physician and missionary. Dr. Brett shares her experiences working in ...