When war becomes daily life, how do believers continue to serve? In this episode, Ric Shields is joined by missionary and humanitarian Jim Gilbert to share firsthand stories from war-torn Ukraine. Together they explore trauma, resilience, and what faithful ministry looks like when missiles fall.

Behind many struggling teens is a story of bullying. This episode explores how bullying silently affects teenagers and offers practical guidance for listening well, responding wisely, and helping teens move toward safety and hope.

In Part 2 of this conversation on gender dysphoria, Ric Shields speaks with Dr. Linda Seiler about the three primary types of gender dysphoria, the cultural forces shaping today’s confusion, and the lasting consequences of medical transition. Drawing from both personal testimony and clinical insight, Dr. Seiler points to the hope, healing, and transformation found in Christ.

Dr. Linda Seiler spent her childhood convinced she was meant to be a boy—but God wrote a different story. In this honest conversation, she shares her journey out of gender confusion and offers biblical clarity for a culture that’s rapidly changing. Ric Shields and Dr. Seiler bring compassion, insight, and hope to a topic many Christians wrestle to understand.

Teen substance abuse is escalating faster than most parents realize. In this powerful episode, Ric speaks with Julie Tittjung of Freedom House Adult & Teen Challenge, a woman who didn’t just study addiction; she survived it. From vaping to fentanyl, peer pressure to bullying, and the devastating rise of overdose deaths, Julie exposes the realities today’s teens are facing and the hope that still breaks through the darkness. Whether someone you love is struggling or this is a world you barely know, this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss.

In this episode, Ric sits down with 16-year-old Greyson Wootton, not a researcher, not a psychologist, but a real high school student living the real pressures of teenage life. From risky behaviors and body image to academics, identity, and belonging, Greyson offers honest insight into what life is really like for teenagers in 2025.

In this special Thanksgiving episode of the DoorWays Ministry Podcast, Ric Shields shares a powerful true story of God’s unexpected provision: an unopened envelope, an honest prayer, and a miracle that made generosity possible. He also invites listeners to explore the newly restored DoorWays website. Filled with encouragement, biblical insight, and a reminder that God supplies seed to the sower, this episode will strengthen your faith and renew your heart for gratitude and giving.

Your kid sits you down. They look nervous. And then you hear the words you weren’t expecting today: “We’re dating.”

…Now what?

In this episode, the team dives into the moment every Christian family eventually faces — when a child starts stepping into dating relationships. We talk about the tension between wanting to protect our kids and wanting to build trust with them, how to respond without overreacting, and why creating open communication is one of the strongest tools a parent can have.