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
136 episodes
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
The Shepherds' Story
In this special Christmas episode of the DoorWays® Ministry Network podcast, Ric Shields discusses the story of Jesus' birth from the perspective of the shepherds. He highlights the simplicity of Jesus' birth and the significance of the s...
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Season 3
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Episode 52
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17:28
DIVINE INTERVENTIONS: From Bullets to Blessing
Raymond Oglesby shares his extraordinary journey from being a Vietnam War veteran to returning to Vietnam years later with a mission to help and spread the word of Christ. In this episode, Oglesby recounts his experiences, including a miraculou...
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Season 3
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Episode 51
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19:48
DIVINE INTERVENTIONS: Desperate Worship
Ric Shields and Chaplain Frank Gregory discuss the transformative power of divine interventions within the John Lilley Correctional Center in Boley, Oklahoma. Ric shares his initial uncertainties about volunteering at the correctional center an...
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Season 3
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Episode 50
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23:58
DIVINE INTERVENTIONS: Rescued and Restored
In this episode, Brent Teague, shares his harrowing experience of being shot by rebel soldiers in Niger and the series of divine interventions that saved his life. Brent recounts how, after being left for dead in the desert, he experienced a se...
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Season 3
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Episode 49
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24:41
DIVINE INTERVENTIONS: Left to Die in the Desert
In this episode of the DoorWays® Ministry Network podcast, Ric Shields speaks with Brent Teague in Cote d'Ivoire, Africa, who recounts a harrowing experience when he was attacked by rebel fighters in Niger. Brent describes the d...
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Season 3
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Episode 48
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21:07
DIVINE INTERVENTIONS: Miracles in Advance
In this episode of the DoorWays® Ministry Network podcast, Ric Shields discusses the concept of faith and divine interventions, emphasizing that faith stands alone without formulas. He shares personal stories of miraculous event...
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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22:53
DIVINE INTERVENTIONS: "If Anyone Finds Out, I'm Done"
Jason Mathew, founder of the LeadMeNot app, shares his journey on the DoorWays® Ministry Network podcast. Born to Indian immigrants and raised in New York, Jason discusses his struggles with pornography and digital addict...
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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27:02
DIVINE INTERVENTIONS: "He Will Never be 100%"
On this episode, Michael Briggs and his mother, Melta Briggs, share about Michael's life-changing motorcycle accident and miraculous recovery. Michael, who had turned away from God, suffered a severe brain injury in 2007, leading to a coma and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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23:23
DIVINE INTERVENTIONS: Killing Cancer Without Chemo
Dr. William Ranahan, professor of Biology at Oral Roberts University, shares his journey from aspiring military academy student to groundbreaking cancer researcher. Initially planning a career in the military, he sensed God redirecting him to p...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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30:06
DIVINE INTERVENTIONS: "Flat Broke and No Hope"
On this episode, Nancy Ogle shares her powerful journey from deep poverty and personal trauma to a life transformed by faith and divine intervention. Abandoned by her husband and left in dire financial straits, Nancy recounts her struggles with...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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19:54