DoorWays® Ministry Network
This is the place where topics and issues relevant to life, ministry, and the Kingdom of God are discussed and help us to learn and grow together. We enjoy talking with people from many different walks of life about how ministry is expressed in their lives and how they influence others in advancing the Kingdom of God.
Episodes
145 episodes
Fighting Fair in Marriage
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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19:40
Convenience vs. Covenant Why: Marriage Still Matters
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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20:05
Why Get Married?
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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18:04
Unseen Struggles: Understanding Eating Disorders
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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23:41
Convenience vs. Covenant: Why Marriage Still Matters
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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20:05
The Trauma Therapy Changing Lives
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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25:04
Wounds We Can’t See
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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21:27
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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23:00
Dissociative Identity Disorder
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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22:47
Anxiety's Extended Family
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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26:37
"I Will Dream Again" with Megan Daubert
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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28:02
Self-Care is Not Selfish
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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23:03
When Shepherds Walk With a Limp
In this episode of the DoorWays® Ministry Network podcast, host Ric Shields and guest Pastor Phil Taylor discuss the challenges and management of depression, particularly among pastors. They emphasize the importance of mental health awareness, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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24:34
What's the Worse Thing?
Phil Taylor is an expert on the topic of depression, though not because he has earned advanced degrees on the topic or studied it extensively. He's an expert because he has lived with depression for much of his adult life.Pastor Taylor ...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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24:08
"What Did I Do?" with Joshua & Nicole John
In this episode of the Doorways Ministry Network podcast, Ric Shields speaks with Joshua and Nicole John, parents of a child who attempted suicide multiple times. The couple shares their emotional journey, discussing the unexpected challenges t...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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26:46
"Don't Give Up Hope!" with Dr. Stevan Lahr
Dr. Steven Lahr, Medical Director of Family and Children's Services in Tulsa, discusses the importance of openly discussing suicide to reduce stigma, and common root causes of suicide. Dr. Lahr shares insights on the protective role of faith an...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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26:32
Substance Abuse: "I Don't Have a Problem"
Greg Sutmiller is a licensed professional counselor and founder of Evolution Mental Health with offices in south Tulsa and Broken Arrow, OK. This episode focuses on substance abuse, including the dangers of alcohol and fentanyl, and the differe...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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24:21
Changing Spaces with Dr. Allie Broaddus
Dr. Allie Broaddus is an occupational therapist who specializes in developmental trauma in children. She discusses the impact of early trauma on children's development, including behavioral responses like fight, flight, and freeze, and sensory ...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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21:43
"The Parent First Approach" with Kyle Wester
In this podcast episode, Ric Shields, the host and director of the DoorWays® Ministry Network, speaks with Kyle Wester, a counselor who specializes in helping both adults and children navigate life's challenges. Kyle emph...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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29:01
Parenting is Hard with Rebekah Taylor
Rebekah Taylor is a licensed professional counselor with significant experience working with children and adolescents, particularly those navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life changes such as divorce or grief....
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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24:12
DIVINE INTERVENTIONS: Heather's Healing Song
Mike and Heather Rogers faced a severe health crisis. Despite numerous hospital visits and a barrage of medications, her condition worsened. Heather recounts her struggle with debilitating nerve pain, seizures, and paralysis that left her unabl...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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22:42
Divine Interventions - Not a Coincidence
Lee Miller shares his harrowing experience of surviving a heart attack at the age of 35 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially mistaking his symptoms for panic attacks, Lee recounts how divine interventions and a series of "coincidences" led h...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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21:49
"Can Laughter Help?" with Nicole Miller
Nicole Miller, a comedian and cancer survivor, shares her journey of battling Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Diagnosed at 21, Nicole faced a challenging path with persistent symptoms and a difficult diagnosis process. Despite the severity of her condition...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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27:54
"What Evangelism is Not" with Kristi Northup
In this podcast episode, Ric Shields discusses the concept of evangelism with guest Kristi Northup, a lead pastor and worship leader at Saints Community Church in New Orleans. They explore the misconceptions and challenges of evangelism, emphas...
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Season 3
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Episode 53
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22:44