The Open Doors

Are you struggling to trust God when you're afraid? In this powerful faith-based episode, we dive into real-life conversations about fear, anxiety, and learning to trust God in difficult times. Whether you're a new believer or a seasoned Christian, this episode offers encouragement, Bible-based truth, and practical steps to grow your faith. If you’ve ever asked, “How do I trust God when I’m scared...

Have you ever found yourself listening to that inner voice-the one that whispers, "You're a disappointment," or "You'll never be enough" ? In this episode, we confront the lies we so often believe about ourselves. We'll explore how negative self-talk can become a spiritual battle, and how God's truth offers freedom, healing, and identity. You are not who your fears say you are-you are who God says...

In this powerful faith-based episode, we explore the emotional journey from anger and bitterness to acceptance and peace through the lens of real-life Christian experiences. Whether you're a new believer or a seasoned Christian , this raw and honest conversation will encourage your spiritual growth , deepen your relationship with God , and help you navigate life’s toughest emotions with faith. Dis...

Is fear holding you back from walking in forgiveness? In this powerful faith-based conversation, we dive into the real-life struggles Christians face when choosing between fear and forgiveness. Whether you’re a new believer or a seasoned follower of Christ, this episode encourages spiritual growth and deeper connection with God. Explore how overcoming fear can unlock healing, restoration, and peac...

In this powerful faith-based episode, we dive into connection, love, and relationships through the lens of Christian faith. Will they accept me? It's a question many believers—both new and seasoned—ask when facing trials, rejection, or relationship struggles. Join us for a real-life conversation that explores how God's love anchors our identity, heals emotional wounds, and deepens spiritual connec...

Does God still speak today? Can angels really touch our lives? In this faith-filled episode, Deacon Mike joins us to share powerful real-life encounters of Holy Moments and mini miracles. From flat tires in the rain to divine meetings at train stations, you'll hear incredible stories of God's personal touch. If you're a Christian seeking to deepen your faith, grow in spiritual awareness, and recog...

Welcome to Season 2 of The Open Doors Podcast! Struggling to trust God when you'd rather control your own steps? You're not alone! In this episode, we dive into what it really means to surrender, let go, and let God lead - even when His path doesn't match your plan. If you've ever wrestled with anxiety, control, or fear of the unknown, this conversation is for you. Discover biblical truths, real-l...

In this powerful season finale of The Open Doors Podcast , we reflect on life, faith, and trusting God through every season—mountaintops and valleys alike. Join us as cohost Ivette shares her heartfelt "in-person" farewell before stepping into a new chapter in Spain . We explore faith in transition , God’s faithfulness , and the beauty of remembering what He’s done . Whether you’re a new believer...

In this powerful episode, we dive into what it really means to trust God when everything around you is shifting. Whether you're facing unexpected changes, struggling with obedience, or walking through a season of lack, this conversation is a reminder that God’s plan is always greater than our own. Together, we explore real-life challenges and the faith it takes to surrender control, follow His lea...

Testimony Series Part 6 Feeling overwhelmed by life’s struggles? In this powerful episode], we dive into finding strength when you feel like you’re drowning. Through faith-filled conversations, we explore biblical truths, real-life testimonies, and practical steps to help you trust God in the storm. Whether you’re battling doubt, anxiety, or hardship, this episode will encourage you to lean on God...

When life feels like it's falling apart, where do you turn? In this powerful faith-based conversation, we explore how to find courage when your world is crashing down. Whether you're facing loss, uncertainty, or overwhelming trials, this episode will strengthen your faith and remind you that God is still in control. Through real-life stories of triumph over adversity, we’ll uncover biblical wisdom...

In this episode we discuss the different roads and paths that life can take. We talk about how God can at times be a character in a storybook or worse an angry parental figure judging every most we make! When we mess up are we to be discarded? We ask real questions such as: Does God care about me? Does my life matter to God? Or even at all? When you really think about it, how could someone so high...

Are you ready to deepen your faith and make space for spiritual growth? In this episode, we dive into the power of Lent, the importance of breaking bad habits, and how to strengthen your relationship with God. Whether you're a new believer or a seasoned Christian, this conversation with inspire you to embrace sacrifice, trust in God's plan, and build lasting spiritual discipline. Join us as we exp...

In this powerful episode, we explore the transformative power of faith and how to rise above discouragement through God’s strength and love. As Christians, we often face moments of doubt, fear, and uncertainty, but through faith, we can find healing and wholeness, no matter the challenges we encounter. In this conversation, we’ll dive into practical strategies, biblical truths, and empowering insi...

How often do you walk around thinking that you have to take care of everything yourself? Are you someone who does not like to ask for help? What lies are you hearing? Does the stress of perfectionism cause you to feel overwhelmed that you breakdown under the weight of it? Journey with us this week as Janine shares a special testimony about her experience about the pressure of perfectionism. Just B...

Testimony Series Part 5 Have you ever felt like every move you made turned into a failure? Have you ever felt like all of your plans were dead end roads? Have you gotten to the point where you felt hopeless in your circumstances? We welcome our next guest Danielle as she shares her encounters with Jesus throughout her life. From attending churches across the United States as a little girl to her m...

How many times in your life have you compromised yourself to fit into a crowd? Is there a little girl or boy inside of you that still remembers what it feels like not to be chosen in gym class? Journey with as a we discuss what it means to be chosen, to not be chosen and the truth that we are always chosen by our God. It's time to take off your mask and show the world who you are. It is time to sh...

Testimony Series Part 4 Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that you haven't taken a deep breath in weeks, months, or even years? Are there times when you feel like you are all alone? Do you feel like you are just surviving each day without really living? Before Anne reopened her door to Jesus, this is what she was experiencing. Journey with us as we welcome our guest Anne! In this episode she refle...

Testimony Series Part 3 Jose shares his experience of walking with Jesus through suffering and loss. Journey with us as we explore what it means to turn to Jesus in our suffering, even when we're angry or don't understand. Jose shows us how music has transformed his relationship with God and helped him experience a true heart healing in the arms of Jesus. Check out Jose's favorite songs on our You...

Testimony Series Part 2 with James. As James shares his testimonies of encounters with Jesus, we discover that something good in our lives can often become an obsession. This obsession can be a result of our fear of not being perfect, things being our fault, disappointment, and a strive to continue being "the best." Journey with us as we discover how Jesus changed this outlook and settled our obse...

Testimony Series Part 1 with us! One component of our growth, healing, and transformation is story telling. Sharing testimonies is a way for us and others to think and reflect on our own encounters with Jesus and how He has transformed our lives. In this episode, we look at ways Jesus has transformed the ways in which all of us didn't like to say we were sorry. Journey with us and we explore how a...

As we embark on the new year with hope, excitement and anticipation, we know that there could be some ways that last year disappointed us. There are many times when we feel like we are a disappointment, have been disappointed, and overall at times live in fear of disappointment. It's a struggle we all have that leaves us feeling all a bit unfree. Journey with us as we explore the topic of disappoi...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Journey with us this week as we reflect on 2024 while looking ahead to 2025. We explore how we were broken down and be made new in the past year, our words of the year, how we have fallen, been transformed, and risen through each season the year brought us. From new countries to new homes to new podcasts, we can't help but have such gratitude for all of our blessing! Thank you fo...

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE OPEN DOORS PODCAST!! "The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it." John 1:5 Journey with us as we share our own reflections on what it means to make room in our hearts for light and love. Light dispels the darkness! Love casts out hate! Joy to the World by Phil Wickham Face to Face with Fr. Mike Schmitz

Advent Series Part 3 The church declared this as the week of joy. As we all know, turning on joy isn't as easy as it may seem. This season and through each day we all face moments of sadness and despair, but there is a way out of that darkness. We invite you into our own conversations of battling through sadness, living in joy, and staying present through the moments in between. Journey with us as...