DoorWays® Ministry Podcast

What happens when your life is shaped by the choices of others instead of your own? We begin our brand-new podcast series, Women in Scripture: Unseen, Unheard & Unstoppable, with the remarkable story of Hagar—a woman used by others, driven into the wilderness, and convinced she had been forgotten. In this episode, Ric Shields is joined by hospital chaplain and ordained minister Vicki LaFave to...

The prophet Joel delivered a sobering warning to a nation facing devastation, but his message wasn't ultimately about destruction—it was about restoration. In this episode, Deb Kalsbeck explores Joel's powerful call to return to God, the promise that God can restore "the years the locusts have eaten," and the remarkable prophecy of God's Spirit being poured out on all peop...

Before 400 years of prophetic silence, God sent one final messenger with a challenging message. In this episode of the DoorWays® Ministry Podcast, Ric Shields sits down with Pastor Michael Goldsmith to explore the book of Malachi—a prophetic call to examine the heart beneath our religious habits. Together, they discuss spiritual drift, half-hearted worship, leadership accountability, faithfulness...

The book of Zechariah is filled with strange visions, symbolic imagery, and prophetic promises—but beneath it all is a deeply relevant message for weary and discouraged people. In this episode of the DoorWays® Ministry Podcast, host Ric Shields is joined by Phil Pattillo to explore how Zechariah called Israel to repentance, renewal, and faithfulness while pointing forward to the coming Messiah. To...

In this episode of DoorWays Ministry Podcast, we step into the book of Haggai and wrestle with a timeless tension: how easily spiritual priorities drift while life stays busy. Pastor Brad McAtee joins the conversation to explore what happens when God’s people rebuild their own lives while neglecting what God asked them to build first. Through themes of obedience, leadership, nostalgia, and correct...

In this episode of the DoorWays Ministry Podcast, Ric Shields sits down with Dr. Phil Pattillo to unpack the powerful message of Obadiah—the shortest book in the Old Testament and one of its sharpest prophetic warnings. Together, they explore Edom’s pride, betrayal of Judah, and the danger of standing by while others suffer. From the “law of no zero” to the connection between idolatry and adultery...

In this episode of the DoorWays Ministry Podcast, Ric Shields sits down with Pastor Stephen Harmon to explore the powerful and deeply honest book of Habakkuk. Together, they unpack what it means to wrestle with God when life feels unfair, prayers seem unanswered, and evil appears unchecked. Through Habakkuk’s journey from complaint to worship, this conversation examines God’s sovereignty, the purp...

The book of Nahum is one of the most uncomfortable in the Bible—and maybe one of the most necessary. In this episode of the DoorWays Ministry Podcast, Ric Shields sits down with Taylor Drake to explore what happens when God’s patience gives way to justice. Together, they wrestle with difficult questions: What does it mean that God is both merciful and just? Why does Nahum offer no call to repentan...

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 complacency, challenges false security, and calls God’s people back to humility and active pursuit of Him. This isn’t a comfortable conversation—but it’s a...

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 empty religious routines, and calls both leaders and everyday believers back to a faith marked by justice, mercy, and humility. This conversation pushes beyond...

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 a fish, Jonah reveals the tension between God’s boundless compassion and our limited love. Why did Jonah run? Not because he feared judgment—but because he knew G...

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 looked spiritually strong on the outside but was drifting from the heart of God—challenging wealth without compassion, religion without justice, and worship with...

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 relentless love.  Through Hosea’s story, we’re invited to confront an unsettling truth: we often see ourselves as the faithful one, but in reality, we may be th...

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 difference between foretelling and forthtelling to rediscovering God’s heart for justice, righteousness, and steadfast love, this conversation reframes how we read the O...

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 am I, really? What he discovers changes everything. From unexpected moments of grace to a completely new understanding of failure, identity, and purpose, this episode...

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 a deep longing to belong. From shocking childhood moments to a life driven by the need to prove his worth, Steve’s journey exposes the hidden wounds of fatherles...

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, and deeply sacred process of rebuilding her life. From grieving under a pergola with nothing but tears and prayer, to choosing forgiveness when it felt impossible,...

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 that could have ended multiple lives. In this powerful episode of the DoorWays® Ministry Podcast , Kimberly shares the unimaginable events that nearly destroy...

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 he told God, “This isn’t fair… but I forgive You.” What happened next sustained him for more than 40 years. If you’re walking through a hard season and wondering whethe...

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, and the sobering moment a physical therapist told him he would spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair. Instead of spiraling into fear about the future...

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 pain isn’t real, protecting peace in their home, and learning to hold sorrow and resurrection hope at the same time. This episode is an honest look at grief th...

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 walking through a hard season.

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.

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 breast cancer as a young mother and wife—and the ways God revealed His presence in the smallest and most surprising moments. If you or someone you love is nav...

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.