The FOUND Podcast with Lorie Hartshorn

What if no one is beyond redemption? In this FOUND in Focus devotional, Lorie Hartshorn reflects on the powerful truth of Genesis 1:27—that every person is created in the image of God. In a world quick to define people by their failures, labels, or worst moments, God sees something deeper: His image, woven into every life and untouched by shame or brokenness. Inspired by Stacey Palmer’s story, thi...

What if no one is beyond redemption? In this powerful and perspective-shifting conversation, Stacey Palmer joins Lorie to explore identity, grace, and the life-changing power of restorative justice. As CEO of Prison Fellowship Canada, Stacey has spent years walking alongside both offenders and victims, believing deeply that every person is made in the image of God and capable of restoration. But h...

Are you trying to perform your way into God’s approval? In this FOUND in Focus devotional, Lorie Hartshorn shares a freeing truth from Galatians 5:1, you were never meant to live a life of striving, but a life of freedom in Christ. So many of us approach faith like a checklist, trying to get everything right, say the right things, and measure up. But Jesus didn’t come to make you perform—He came t...

What if the version of faith you grew up with isn’t the full story? In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Lamica Burnett joins Lorie to share her journey from performative religion to a genuine, life-giving relationship with God. Raised in a home where faith was present but often rooted in rules and fear, Lamica opens up about what it looked like to move from knowing “the God of her mother”...

Where do I belong? In this FOUND in Focus devotional, Lorie Hartshorn reflects on Ephesians 2:19 and the powerful truth that in Christ, we are no longer strangers, we are family. For anyone who has ever felt out of place, unseen, or unsure of where they fit, the Gospel offers a different story: you are not on the outside looking in, you are already invited in. Through Nupur James’ courageous story...

What if the question you’ve been carrying your whole life of “Where do I belong?” has already been answered in Christ? In this deeply honest and redemptive conversation, Nupur James joins Lorie to share her journey of identity, cultural transition, and finding true belonging in Jesus. Born in India and later moving to Canada, Nupur opens up about growing up between two worlds, shaped by honour and...

What if you stopped striving… and started living from what’s already true? In this FOUND in Focus devotional, Lorie Hartshorn shares a powerful reminder from 1 Peter 2:9—you are already chosen. So many of us live trying to prove we’re enough, working to fix our past, earn our place, or feel ready before stepping into what God has for us. But the truth of the Gospel is this: your identity is not so...

What happens when you truly discover who you are in Christ? In this faith-stirring episode of The FOUND Podcast, Tyrelle Smith joins Lorie to share her powerful journey of identity, calling, and radical obedience to Jesus. From encountering God as a young girl through the prayers of her grandparents to preaching the Gospel to hundreds of thousands around the world, Tyrelle shares how a personal re...

You can know a lot about God… and still feel far from Him. In this FOUND in Focus devotional, Lorie Hartshorn reflects on Matthew 11:28 and the tender invitation of Jesus: “Come to me… and I will give you rest.” In a world that is full of noise, responsibility, and constant movement, many of us find ourselves exhausted not because we lack anything, but because our hearts are full of everything exc...

Why do so many of us feel spiritually full… but still deeply empty? In this powerful episode of The FOUND Podcast, Lorie sits down with therapist and spiritual director Alyson Pryor to unpack the disconnect between knowing about God and truly experiencing His presence. In a world filled with noise, pressure, and constant striving, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, burnt out, and disconnected even in...

What if the patterns you’ve been stuck in don’t have to define your future? In this FOUND in Focus devotional, Lorie Hartshorn reflects on the powerful truth of 2 Corinthians 5:17—that in Christ, you are a new creation. The old is gone. The new is here. Through Senait’s story, we see a journey from fierce independence and self-reliance to a life marked by dependence on God and a softened heart tow...

What if the cycles you’ve been stuck in… don’t have to follow you anymore? In this powerful episode of The FOUND Podcast, Lorie sits down with psychotherapist and life coach Senait Litchmore for a deeply honest conversation about healing, identity, and generational freedom. From growing up in a refugee family to navigating the grief of losing her father, Senait shares how God met her in deeply per...

When life is shaken… What remains? In this FOUND in Focus devotional, Lorie Hartshorn reflects on Hebrews 12:27 and the powerful truth that only what is built on Christ will last. Seasons of uncertainty—whether through loss, diagnosis, or unexpected change—have a way of revealing what was never meant to hold us. What once felt secure can shift, but there is something that remains unshaken: your id...

What actually lasts when everything is stripped away? In this deeply moving episode of The FOUND Podcast, Lorie sits down with Dr. Jennifer McVety for a powerful and honest conversation about faith, leadership, and unwavering trust in God. After more than 40 years in ministry, equipping leaders and witnessing countless lives transformed, Jennifer shares the reality of what it means to follow Jesus...

Are you striving to be enough or living from the truth that you already are? In this FOUND in Focus devotional, Lorie Hartshorn shares a powerful reminder from Ephesians 2:6: we are not working toward acceptance, we are living from it. Through Christ, we have already been raised up and seated with Him in the heavenly realms — not because of what we’ve done, but because of what He has finished. Too...

What if your authority in Christ doesn’t come from striving but from belonging? In this grounding and powerful conversation, Beth Graf joins Lorie to unpack what it truly means to live from your identity in Christ — and how that identity unlocks real spiritual authority. From her early years on the mission field to seasons of deep personal challenge, Beth shares how God revealed an identity that c...

When everything is shaken, what remains? Hebrews 12:27 speaks of a kingdom that cannot be shaken — a foundation that stands when everything else falls. In this special FOUND in Focus episode, Lorie Hartshorn shares personally about loss, legacy, and the question every season of grief eventually asks: What remains? Through fire and funeral, through ashes and birth, she reflects on the reality that...

What anchors your identity when everything familiar changes overnight? In this deeply personal episode, Lorna Dueck turns the tables to interview Lorie Hartshorn about the message behind FOUND and the real-life events that tested it in real time. Within 48 hours, Lorie’s eldest son lost his home in a devastating fire, her father passed away, and soon after, her sixth grandchild was born. The burni...

God appointed your time in history. He appointed your place on the map. And He appointed your story. In Acts 17:26, we’re reminded that none of where we come from is accidental. Our heritage, culture, family, and lived experiences are not random details but part of God’s intentional design. In this FOUND in Focus devotional, Lorie Hartshorn reflects on her conversation with Crystal Lavallee and ex...

What does it mean to carry both faith identity and cultural identity and to use your voice to bring healing where there has been division? In this meaningful and hope-filled conversation, Crystal Lavallee — media producer, storyteller, and founder of I Am Compelled Collective joins Lorie to talk about Indigenous identity, reconciliation, and the sacred responsibility of storytelling in Canada. Aft...

Are you carrying outcomes that were never yours to hold? In this Found in Focus devotional, we explore the difference between obedience and outcome — and why confusing the two leads to exhaustion. Inspired by my conversation with Rebecca George, this episode is a call back to simple, steady faithfulness. God is more interested in forming your heart than inflating your platform. If you’re in a quie...

What if the breakthrough you’re waiting for isn’t about more but deeper obedience? In this honest and empowering conversation, Rebecca George, author of Do the Thing and host of Radical Radiance. Joins Lorie to talk about identity, ambition, obedience, and what it really means to pursue a gospel-centred calling. Rebecca shares how God gently reshaped her understanding of success and exposed the su...

In one of the most moving conversations ever shared on the podcast, Lorie Hartshorn reflects on the journey of Brian Elliott—a story that moves from the height of professional success to the depth of unimaginable loss. After years of walking away from his faith, Brian’s world was shattered by the murder of his daughter, Abbe. Yet, in the middle of that darkness, he encountered a supernatural peace...

In one of the most powerful and deeply moving conversations ever shared on The FOUND Podcast, Bryan Elliott opens up about his remarkable journey from profound loss to breathtaking redemption. After walking away from Christianity at 18, Bryan built a successful career as an engineer and entrepreneur. But when his daughter Abbe was murdered, everything he believed about God collapsed. In the darkes...

In 2 Corinthians 3:4–5, the Apostle Paul offers a perspective-shifting truth: our sufficiency does not come from our own abilities, but from God alone. In a world that constantly asks us to "self-source" our confidence, Scripture invites us to look upward instead of inward. In this FOUND in Focus devotional, Lorie Hartshorn reflects on her conversation with Lisa Allen about the exhaustion of perfo...