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.
Episodes
194 episodes
Zephaniah: Judgment that leads to joy
What happens when faith becomes familiar—but no longer transformational? In this episode, Ric Shields sits down with Dr. Linda Pattillo to explore the often-overlooked book of Zephaniah. Together, they unpack a message that confronts spiritual ...
Micah - True justice, humility, and hope
In this episode of the DoorWays Ministry Podcast, Ric Shields is joined by Justin Jones to explore the powerful and often uncomfortable message of the Book of Micah. Together, they unpack how Micah confronts spiritual hypocrisy, challenges empt...
Jonah: God’s mercy is wider than we think
What if the hardest part of following God isn’t obedience—but mercy?In this episode of the Doorways Ministry Podcast, Ric Shields sits down with Pastor Joe Cook to unpack the deeper message of the book of Jonah. Far beyond a story about ...
Amos: Justice over empty religion
What happens when faith becomes comfortable, and worship becomes routine? In this episode, Ric Shields is joined by Dr. Jordan Dunn to explore the powerful and often uncomfortable message of the prophet Amos.Amos confronts a culture that...
Hosea: Faithless love vs. faithful love
The book of Hosea is raw, uncomfortable, and deeply personal. In this episode, Rick Shields sits down with Pastor Brian White to explore one of the most shocking prophetic stories in Scripture—a marriage marked by betrayal, redemption, and rele...
Ancient Voices, Timeless Truth: Why the Minor Prophets Still Matter
We’re kicking off a brand-new series, Ancient Voices: The Minor Prophets Speak, with biblical scholar Dr. Linda Pattillo. In this episode, we explore why these often-overlooked books are anything but minor. From understanding the diffe...
Fatherlessness, Failure, Grace, and Redemption | Pt. 2 – What God Does With Failure
In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Steve Glenn’s story reaches its turning point.After a lifetime of striving, success, and devastating failure—including time in federal prison—Steve begins to confront the deeper question: Who ...
Fatherlessness, Failure, Grace, and Redemption Pt. 1 – The Wounds of Fatherlessness
What happens when the person who’s supposed to define your identity… disappears?In this powerful episode, Steve Glenn shares the raw, unfiltered story of growing up without a father—navigating multiple identities, abuse, abandonment, and...
Healing After the Unthinkable - Kimberly’s Story (Pt. 2)
After surviving a night of unimaginable violence, Kimberly Harr faced a long road of physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.In this powerful follow-up conversation, Kimberly shares what happened after the trauma—the quiet, painful, a...
Assaulted, Abducted, and Still Standing
After 23 years of marriage, Kimberly Haar thought the hardest chapter of her life was behind her. But one night, everything changed. In a terrifying four-hour ordeal, Kimberly was assaulted, abducted, and forced to witness an act of violence th...
Paralyzed But Not Stopped - Pt.2
At 17, Chris lost the use of his legs.What followed could have been a life defined by limitation. Instead, it became a life marked by purpose.In this powerful episode, Chris shares the holy moment that changed everything, the day ...
Paralyzed But Not Stopped - Pt.1
At 17, Chris Davis was an athlete with dreams of becoming a surgeon. Within months, a spinal cord tumor left him paralyzed and facing a future he never imagined. In this first conversation, Chris shares the early days, the symptoms, the surgery...
When Faith Meets the Hardest Goodbye - Pt 2
In Part 2 of this conversation, Bryan and Laura Davenport share what sustained their family through the long journey of loving their son Benjamin and through the sacred ache of losing him. They reflect on choosing joy without pretending the pai...
When Faith Meets the Hardest Goodbye - Pt. 1
In this moving episode, Bryan and Laura Davenport share the story of their son, Ben, who lived with a degenerative neuromuscular disease. They reflect on love, loss, and what it means to trust God through grief, offering honest hope for anyone ...
When Success Unravels
From thriving homebuilder to facing health crises and financial collapse, Chad Lane’s story is a powerful reminder that God’s presence doesn’t disappear in hard seasons, and that surrender can lead to unexpected restoration.
Shaved Heads, Scars, and the God Who Stays
In this moving conversation, cancer survivor and small business owner Becky Rathbone shares her journey through diagnosis, treatment, fear, and unexpected strength. She opens up about the emotional and spiritual challenges of walking through br...
"The Gun Misfired"
What do you do when life feels unbearable? Anne’s story is one of pain, persistence, and grace. Through abuse, widowhood, and near-death, she discovered a constant truth: no matter the season, God was always right there.
When Cancer Calls
A melanoma diagnosis brought Dr. Sam Farina face-to-face with fear and uncertainty. It also placed him among people searching for hope. In this episode, he reflects on how God used a hard season to create meaningful ministry in unexpected momen...
Ministry When Missiles Fall
When war becomes daily life, how do believers continue to serve? In this episode, Ric Shields is joined by missionary and humanitarian Jim Gilbert to share firsthand stories from war-torn Ukraine. Together they explore trauma, resilience, and w...
The Hurt They Hide
Behind many struggling teens is a story of bullying. This episode explores how bullying silently affects teenagers and offers practical guidance for listening well, responding wisely, and helping teens move toward safety and hope.
Beyond the Wrong Body
In Part 2 of this conversation on gender dysphoria, Ric Shields speaks with Dr. Linda Seiler about the three primary types of gender dysphoria, the cultural forces shaping today’s confusion, and the lasting consequences of medical transition. D...
Born in the Wrong Body?
Dr. Linda Seiler spent her childhood convinced she was meant to be a boy—but God wrote a different story. In this honest conversation, she shares her journey out of gender confusion and offers biblical clarity for a culture that’s rapidly chang...
Dying to Belong: The Dark Pull of Teen Substance Abuse
Teen substance abuse is escalating faster than most parents realize. In this powerful episode, Ric speaks with Julie Tittjung of Freedom House Adult & Teen Challenge, a woman who didn’t just study addiction; she survived it. From vaping to ...
Through the Eyes of a Teenager
In this episode, Ric sits down with 16-year-old Greyson Wootton, not a researcher, not a psychologist, but a real high school student living the real pressures of teenage life. From risky behaviors and body image to academics, identity, and bel...
A Miracle in an Envelope - A Thanksgiving Special
In this special Thanksgiving episode of the DoorWays Ministry Podcast, Ric Shields shares a powerful true story of God’s unexpected provision: an unopened envelope, an honest prayer, and a miracle that made generosity possible. He also invites ...
