The FOUND Podcast with Lorie Hartshorn

K.R. Davidson’s life once looked like success—police officer, business owner, lawyer, and pastor—but beneath it all was a relentless drive for purpose that led to exhaustion, loss, and the breakdown of his marriage. In this honest and hope-filled conversation, K.R. opens up about: - How ambition and performance masked a deeper emptiness - The painful season that brought him to surrender - The mira...

Some seasons make worship feel effortless…and others make it feel impossible. In this Found In Focus devotional, Lorie Hartshorn reflects on Hebrews 13:15, where we’re called to offer God a “sacrifice of praise.” Not praise that comes from comfort — but praise that rises from pain, confusion, and surrender. Through her conversation with Brooke Nicholls, Lorie shares how Brooke learned to lift her...

In this heartfelt and deeply honest conversation, award-winning worship leader and songwriter Brooke Nicholls opens up about one of the most stretching seasons of her life — moving her family across the country with a four-month-old to follow God’s call. Brooke shares openly about identity, grief, doubt, depression, and the pressure to perform — and how Jesus gently led her from striving to surren...

You don’t have to strive for belonging — you already have it in Jesus. In this Found In Focus devotional, Lorie Hartshorn reflects on John 15:9 and her conversation with Ken Shigematsu about identity, grace, and resting in God’s love. Just as the Father loved Jesus, Jesus loves you — fully, freely, and without condition. Your true self isn’t found in performance or perfection but in abiding — livi...

What if the truest thing about you isn’t your success or your failures — but that you are deeply loved by God? In this powerful and grace-filled episode of The FOUND Podcast, pastor and bestselling author Ken Shigematsu joins Lorie Hartshorn to discuss his new book, Now I Become Myself: How Deep Grace Heals Our Shame and Restores Our True Self. Ken shares his journey from working in Tokyo’s corpor...

You’re not just living your life — you’re representing Heaven. In this Found In Focus devotional, Lorie Hartshorn unpacks 2 Corinthians 5:18–19, reminding us that our true identity isn’t rooted in what we do, but in who we represent — Jesus Christ. Whether you’re parenting, single, rebuilding after loss, or walking through transition, you have a divine calling: to reflect God’s heart and carry His...

Motherhood is a sacred calling—but it was never meant to define our worth. In this heartfelt conversation, bestselling author and speaker Vicki Courtney joins Lorie Hartshorn to talk about her new book, Motherhood Is Not Your Highest Calling: The Grace of Being a Good-Enough Mom. Together, they unpack what it means to release perfectionism, embrace grace, and find freedom from guilt and comparison...

Jesus promised that those who believe in Him will have rivers of living water flowing from within. In this Found In Focus devotional, Lorie Hartshorn unpacks John 7:38–39 (NLT) and the powerful promise of the Holy Spirit — God’s presence and power flowing through His people to bring life, hope, and renewal. Following her inspiring conversation with Ryan McVety, Lorie reminds us that true revival b...

In this inspiring episode of The FOUND Podcast, Pastor Ryan McVety, founder of The River—Canada’s largest weekly worship gathering—shares his journey from worldly ambition to divine calling. Growing up as a 5th-generation pastor’s kid, Ryan learned to hear God’s voice early, and today he leads a movement that has seen thousands come to Christ. With The River preparing to release an original worshi...

When life leaves us shattered, God draws near. In this Found In Focus devotional, Lorie Hartshorn unpacks Psalm 34:17–18, reminding us that the Lord hears the cries of the brokenhearted and delivers those crushed in spirit. Even in our darkest moments, His presence is our healing. Through the powerful story of Christina Calderone, we see how God brings freedom, restoration, and redemption from wha...

Her life was falling apart—family shattered, faith abandoned, and identity lost. But at her lowest point, Christina Calderone opened a Bible…and met the living Jesus Christ. That encounter transformed everything. In this powerful episode of The FOUND Podcast, Christina shares her raw and redemptive journey from rebellion to restoration and how God took her chaos and turned it into a calling. Today...

When life pulls you into a pit, God doesn’t leave you there—He lifts you up and gives you a new song to sing. In this Found In Focus devotional, Lorie Hartshorn unpacks Psalm 40:3, reminding us that God can turn even our deepest pain into a powerful testimony of His redemption and faithfulness. Just like David, and like Daniel Richter’s story, when we let God rewrite our song, the world sees His g...

Daniel Richter, former frontman of the pop band Eleven Past One, once chased fame, success, and identity in the spotlight. But behind the stage lights, he wrestled with questions of worth, identity, and purpose that no applause could answer. In this deeply personal and hope-filled conversation, Daniel opens up about: - His struggles with identity and sexuality while living in the public eye - The...

Before you ever took your first breath, God already had a plan — to make you more like Jesus. 🙏 In this powerful Found In Focus devotional, Lorie Hartshorn unpacks Romans 8:29 , revealing that God’s purpose isn’t just to save us, but to shape us . Christlikeness isn’t instant — it’s a lifelong process of transformation, where God moulds our hearts to reflect His Son in our thoughts, character, an...

In this powerful continuation of our conversation with Ian Morgan Cron—author, teacher, psychotherapist, and creator of The Fix—we dive into Steps 6–12 of the Twelve Steps and how they can bring lasting transformation. In Part 1, we explored surrender, honesty, and trust in God (Steps 1–5). Now, Ian unpacks how the remaining steps can lead to deep healing and spiritual renewal: - Letting God remov...

Who—or what—is leading your life today? In this powerful Found in Focus devotional, Lorie Hartshorn unpacks Romans 8:9 through the raw and honest story of Jesús. He shares openly about: - Growing up with childhood trauma - Walking away from faith and living in destructive patterns - Seeking belonging in radical ideologies - Believing he was in control—yet really being controlled by sin But the fai...

In this episode of The FOUND Podcast, Lorie Hartshorn sits down with Jesús Canchola Sánchez, an award-winning writer, playwright, and filmmaker—for a powerful conversation on identity, faith, culture, and redemption. From struggles with sexual identity and years in radical political activism, to discovering freedom and belonging in Christ, Jesús shares how God called him back home. His story is a...

What if your life was designed with a divine purpose —just waiting for you to step into it? In this Found in Focus devotional, Lorie Hartshorn unpacks Ephesians 2:10 and the truth that you are God’s masterpiece, created anew in Christ Jesus. Through Ligia’s inspiring journey, we see how God not only claims us as His own but also prepares good works in advance for us to walk in . This episode will...

Bible teacher, speaker, and founder of Anew Ministries , Ligia Andrade , shares her incredible testimony of God’s faithfulness. Born in Guatemala and later immigrating to Canada, Ligia faced deep pain—abandonment by her parents at just 11 years old, and the heartbreak of divorce. But through every trial, she discovered her true identity, healing, and purpose in Christ. In this powerful conversatio...

What’s stopping you from stepping into God’s best for your life? In this Found in Focus devotional, Lorie Hartshorn unpacks Hebrews 11:6 and the tension we all face between faith and fear. Drawing from Emily James’ inspiring story of obedience without certainty, this episode will challenge and encourage you to: Stop letting fear rob you of God’s promises Discover why faith is the key to pleasing G...

Emily James (700 Club Canada TV Host, pastor, and author) opens up about her powerful journey of overcoming insecurity and finding her true identity in Christ . In this inspiring conversation with Lorie Hartshorn, Emily shares: Her struggles with insecurity and identity before Christ How God led her to step out in bold faith Life-changing encounters that shaped her calling How she empowers women t...

In this powerful episode, we explore the transformative journey of discovering our restored identity and authority in Christ. From the fall of humanity to the redemption through Jesus, God has reclaimed our purpose and empowered us with His authority. Learn how to live boldly as God’s children—embracing your God-given authority, walking in spiritual freedom, and representing His kingdom here on ea...

Many of us ask, “What is God’s will for my life?” But what if we’re asking the wrong question? In this powerful session, we explore how understanding God’s will begins with knowing who we are in Him. Drawing from Ephesians and personal stories, we uncover our true identity as beloved children of God, seated with Christ, and empowered by His Spirit. When we embrace our identity in God’s family, our...

High school sweethearts Curtis and Sylvia share their powerful story of transformation from pain, confusion, and striving to freedom, purpose, and identity in Jesus. Sylvia’s journey began with the loss of her mother at age eleven, leading her into a rebellious teenage life marked by anger at God and a search for self-worth in all the wrong places. Curtis’ own encounter with Jesus brought delivera...

In this heartfelt and powerful message, Lorie Hartshorn shares her personal journey of losing her longtime identity as a teacher and wrestling with insecurity, fear, and the spiritual battle that followed. Through the struggles with her children’s rebellion and her own emotional lows, she discovered the freedom of rooting her identity in God’s truth rather than in accomplishments or roles. Featuri...