The FOUND Podcast with Lorie Hartshorn

You are fully loved by God—just as much as He loves Jesus! In this short devotional, we’ll reflect on John 17:23, unpacking the incredible truth that God chose you, loves you, and adopts you into His family. There are no favorites in His kingdom—just His perfect, unchanging love. Following Sylvia Hartshorn’s powerful story of being won over by love. Check out The FOUND Podcast Episode 7 to hear Sy...

In this heartfelt episode, Sylvia Hartshorn—church planter, evangelist, and mom of three—shares her powerful testimony of loss, rebellion, and ultimate transformation. After losing her mother to cancer at a young age, Sylvia turned away from God, angry and questioning His goodness. But when her boyfriend experienced a supernatural encounter with Christ, it sparked a journey of her own, leading her...

How do you keep going as a leader? So many leaders in scripture did not finish well. On this week's podcast, Dr. Jon Thompson shares his very personal insight and deepest hope to finish well as a servant of Christ. 2 Timothy 1:12 reminds us that when we are sure of our calling and have an intimate relationship with Christ, we can finish well. “ The confidence of my calling enables me to overcome e...

In this episode, we are joined by Jon Thompson, author, speaker, and senior pastor of Sanctus Church. With over 27 years of ministry experience, Jon shares his journey of faith, from childhood identity struggles to his calling in ministry. We discuss lessons from his book Perseverance, exploring how to root identity in Christ, navigate challenges, avoid burnout, and lead with purpose. Jon’s vulner...

You are God’s masterpiece! Ephesians 2:10 reminds us that He created you anew in Christ to do the good things He planned long ago. In this short devotional, we’ll explore how God’s purpose for your life is woven into your identity in Him. Kaitlyn Cey, shares her journey of navigating identity and purpose as a leader, through the ups and downs and disappointments of life. Check out Kaitlyn's story...

In this insightful episode, Kaitlyn Cey — speaker, writer, and Certified Leadership Coach—shares her powerful journey of discovering her true identity in Christ. As the Founding Executive Director of Inspire Our Nation, Kaitlyn is passionate about helping the next generation find their worth in God. She opens up about overcoming weight challanges, a serious health diagnosis, and the relentless pre...

God’s not holding out on you! 2 Peter 1:3 reminds us that He’s already given us everything we need to live a godly life. My guest this week is my son, Curtis Hartshorn. His story of finding his identity in Christ is one of going from darkness to light. The transformation was so obvious to everyone who knew him. He still had struggles though, because he didn't fully understand all that was availabl...

In this transformative episode, Curtis Hartshorn—author, speaker, church planter and evangelist—shares his powerful testimony of deliverance from addiction to drugs, alcohol, and demonic influences. Curtis recounts how an encounter with Christ set him free and opened the door to a life filled with purpose and victory. He provides deep biblical insight into what it means to be made new in Christ an...

In this week's episode, Cheryl Nembhard shares her journey of breaking free from the trauma, abuse, and pain of her past to discover her true identity in Christ. Anchored in the truth of Psalm 139:5, we are reminded that God protects us from the harm of our past and defines us by His healing and love. We do not need to be defined by our past, rather we can be defined by the One who heals us from o...

Join us in this powerful episode as Cheryl Nembhard, speaker, podcaster, and social advocate, shares her inspiring story of overcoming trauma and abuse. Once a broken and angry teenager, Cheryl was on the run from God until one simple act of kindness opened her heart to a life-changing encounter with Him. Now, she advocates for others, using her own story to share the love and transformative power...

In this week's episode, Mark Masri opens up about his journey from the heights of fame as a world-renowned singer to facing a season where it all seemed to disappear. With vulnerability and wisdom, Mark reflects on the struggle to separate his identity from his accomplishments, asking the question we all face: Who are we when the success fades? Grounded in the truth of James 4:10, Mark shares the...

In this enlightening episode, we welcome Mark Masri, a Canadian singer, songwriter, member of the platinum-selling, award-winning group The Tenors and TV host, as he shares his transformative journey from a life defined by performance to one rooted in purpose. Mark opens up about his early years in the music industry, where success and achievement shaped his identity. But when the bottom fell out,...

In this week’s FOUND in Focus, we look at Psalm 139:13-18 (TPT), reflecting on the truth that God knows every detail about you. Before you were even born, He saw who you were created to be! He made you uniquely you, with dreams and plans for your life that are ultimately good, even through suffering. My guest this week is Cyndi Wilkens. Her story of losing her hands and feet is so difficult, and y...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Cyndi Wilkens, who shares her remarkable journey of loss, resilience, and faith. After a life-altering illness led to the amputation of her hands and feet, she faced a choice: let the loss define her, or find her identity in something greater. With unshakable courage and hope, she chose the latter. Discover how she refused to be defined by her circumstanc...