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
161 episodes
When Home Isn’t Safe: Restoring hope for foster youth.
Every foster teen carries a story most of us never hear. Gary and Tammy Webb, directors of OCJ Kids, shed light on the hidden struggles of broken homes, trauma, and the uncertainty of life in the system. They share how their ministry comes alon...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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23:06
Pastoring Teens Through FOMO and Faith: A Youth Pastor’s Guide to Reaching Teens Today
What does it take to truly reach the hearts of today’s teenagers? Youth pastors Matt Brunner and T.J. Sorgenfrei share how discipleship and evangelism go hand in hand, why authentic faith matters more than polished programs, and how prayer and ...
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Season 4
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Episode 37
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23:46
Guiding Teens with Grace: Real help for real parents.
Raising teens isn’t easy, but it’s not hopeless either. In this episode, Adam and Christa Hoch share real-life stories, faith-filled wisdom, and practical tips for navigating the ups and downs of parenting teenagers. From communication and cont...
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Season 4
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Episode 36
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23:57
Making Blended Families Work
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.
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Season 4
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Episode 35
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20:21
Divorce Through Kids' Eyes
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 34
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22:42
An Unexpected Divorce
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 33
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20:01
Empty Nest, Full Hearts
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 32
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23:37
Married in the Spotlight
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.
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Season 4
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Episode 31
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25:05
Married on Mission
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 30
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23:43
After the Affair
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 29
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24:48
Money Matters
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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26:04
Oneness
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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20:23
Her Pain, His Addiction
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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24:07
Freedom Found: Overcoming A 40-year Pornography Addiction
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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24:09
It's Not Just Sex
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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22:28
Parenting With Purpose
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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25:13
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