The FOUND Podcast with Lorie Hartshorn

What if God cares more about your freedom than your influence? In this FOUND in Focus devotional, Lorie Hartshorn reflects on the life-changing truth of Galatians 5:1: "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free." Inspired by her conversation with Faytene Grasseschi, this devotional explores how the greatest work God wants to do in our lives isn't building our platform, it's r...

What happens when private healing becomes the foundation for public courage? In this raw and compelling conversation, Faytene Grasseschi shares the hidden battle that shaped her calling long before national broadcasts, advocacy, and speaking into Canada’s political landscape. Before she became a bold voice at the intersection of faith and government, Faytene spent a decade fighting anorexia and bu...

What if you truly believed that God loves you as much as He loves Jesus? In this FOUND in Focus devotional, Lorie Hartshorn reflects on one of the most breathtaking truths in all of Scripture: John 17:23. In His final prayer before the cross, Jesus declares that the Father loves His followers just as He loves Him. It's a truth so profound that many of us struggle to fully receive it. Inspired...

What if this generation is more open to Jesus than we realize? In this encouraging and eye-opening conversation, Shaila Visser joins Lorie to talk about identity, evangelism, and the remarkable ways God is moving across Canada today. As the National Director of Alpha Canada and Alpha International, Shaila has a front-row seat to what many are calling a fresh spiritual openness among younger genera...

What if God meets you in your grief—not just after it? In this FOUND in Focus devotional, Lorie Hartshorn reflects on one of the shortest yet most powerful verses in Scripture: John 11:35 — “Jesus wept.” Inspired by her conversation with Siobhan Koch, this devotional reminds us that God’s presence is not reserved for moments of breakthrough, healing, or answered prayer. He is also present in the s...

What happens when your prayers go unanswered? In this deeply honest and hope-filled conversation, Siobhan Koch joins Lorie to share her journey through infertility, pregnancy loss, and the difficult questions that arise when life doesn't unfold the way we hoped. After walking through 12 years of infertility and the devastating loss of a long-awaited pregnancy, Siobhan found herself wrestling w...

What if your identity was never meant to be earned? In this FOUND in Focus devotional, Lorie Hartshorn reflects on the truth of Ephesians 2:10 and the powerful reminder that you are God's handiwork—created with purpose, value, and intention. Inspired by her conversation with Daniel Im, this devotional explores what it means to live from your God-given identity rather than striving to prove you...

Are you defining yourself by what you do? In this thought-provoking and freeing conversation, Daniel Im joins Lorie to unpack the subtle identity lies that shape how we see ourselves—and how the Gospel offers a better way. Drawing from his book You Are What You Do, Daniel explores how culture, achievement, and performance often become the foundation of our worth without us even realizing it. In a...

Who are you… without the titles? In this FOUND in Focus devotional, Lorie Hartshorn reflects on the truth of Colossians 3:3—that your life is hidden with Christ, and your identity is not defined by what you do. So many of us build our sense of worth around our roles, accomplishments, productivity, and how others see us. But when those things shift—when success fades, roles change, or life looks di...

Who are you when you strip away the titles, achievements, and expectations? In this honest and deeply reflective conversation, Demore Barnes joins Lorie to explore identity, belonging, healing, and what it truly means to live fully alive in Christ. From early experiences of searching for connection through performance to navigating major life transitions—including career shifts, loss, divorce, and...

Can God still use your life… even in the middle of pain? In this FOUND in Focus devotional, Lorie Hartshorn reflects on the powerful promise of Romans 8:28, that God is working in all things, even the seasons we don’t understand. So often, we assume purpose begins once life feels stable, clear, and put together. But what about the moments marked by struggle, uncertainty, disappointment, or circums...

How do you hold onto faith when life feels overwhelming? In this powerful and faith-strengthening conversation, Jeremy Doorten joins Lorie to share his journey of identity, perseverance, and living on mission through both mountaintops and valleys. From a unique faith background, born Jewish and raised Christian, to leading global ministry across more than 40 countries, Jeremy reflects on how his i...

What happens when life doesn’t turn out the way you expected? In this FOUND in Focus devotional, Lorie Hartshorn reflects on the powerful truth found in 2 Corinthians 12:9—that God’s grace is not revealed in our strength, but in our weakness. So many of us quietly carry expectations of a “perfect” life: a perfect family, a perfect plan, a perfect outcome. But when that picture begins to unravel, w...

What happens when life doesn’t turn out the way you expected? In this tender and deeply honest conversation, Lynn Dunham joins Lorie to share her journey of faith, motherhood, and discovering God’s grace in the middle of the unexpected. After building what she thought would be a “picture perfect” Christian life, everything shifted when her son was diagnosed with severe autism and profound learning...

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...