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 surface-level Christianity to ask: Are we truly living what we claim to believe? Or have we reduced faith to performance, branding, and routine? Micah’s ancient voice still speaks today—inviting us to realign our hearts and rediscover what God actually requires.

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 God would show mercy.

Together, they explore what happens when we struggle to love our enemies, prioritize comfort over calling, and quietly resist God’s heart for others. This conversation will challenge you to examine who your “Nineveh” is—and whether you’re willing to extend the same grace you’ve received.

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 without sincerity. This conversation unpacks how it’s possible to be deeply involved in religious activity and still miss true intimacy with God.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your faith is more about outward expression than inward transformation, this episode will challenge and invite you back to authentic worship marked by justice, humility, and wholehearted devotion.

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 the wandering one. Yet even in our unfaithfulness, God’s love pursues, restores, and calls us back.

This conversation dives into spiritual drift, modern-day idolatry, and the tension between God’s justice and mercy—revealing a hope-filled message that still speaks powerfully today.

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 Old Testament—and how we live today. If you’ve ever felt intimidated by the prophets or unsure of their relevance, this episode will give you a fresh starting point.

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 reveals how God can use even our darkest seasons for redemption—and ultimately, for His glory.

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 fatherlessness.

This is more than a story—it’s a reality millions are living. And it raises a question we can’t ignore: what does it cost a child to grow up without a father?

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, Kimberly reveals how God slowly restored what was broken.

This episode is about more than survival. It’s about surrender, healing, and discovering that even in our darkest seasons, God is still writing a story of hope.

If you’ve ever wondered whether healing is possible after deep pain, Kimberly’s story will remind you that it is.