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This is the place where topics and issues relevant to life, ministry, and the Kingdom of God are discussed and help us to learn and grow together. We enjoy talking with people from many different walks of life about how ministry is expressed in their lives and how they influence others in advancing the Kingdom of God.
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In this episode of the DoorWays® Ministry Network podcast, Ric Shields talks with his wife, Sheila, and Rachel Middleton about Simply Sisters®, a ministry established in 2012. Led by women, Simply Sisters® reaches out to other women in life-altering circumstances such as miscarriages, divorces, cancer diagnoses, or the loss of a friend or loved one…
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Fifteen years ago, Nathan Smith and his parents opened their home for a worship night. What they didn’t know is that they were homesteaders, and their living room would become a house church. With his YouTube channel The Worship Homestead, Nathan provides resources to empower and equip others. He shares important tips for those who are leading an e…
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In this episode of the DoorWays® Ministry Network podcast, Ric Shields interviews Dr. Daniel Isgrigg, a Pentecostal historian and associate professor at Oral Roberts University. They discuss the unique challenges faced by pastors of average-sized churches, which typically have between 50 to 200 attendees. Isgrigg shares his experiences of managing …
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In this episode of the DoorWays Ministry Network podcast, host Ric Shields interviews Dr. Daniel Isgrigg, a Pentecostal historian and associate professor at Oral Roberts University. They discuss Isgrigg's book, "The Average Pastor", which encourages pastors of smaller churches. Isgrigg shares his journey from being a children's pastor to leading a …
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In this episode of the DoorWays® Ministry Network podcast, host Ric Shields interviews Leonard and Theresa Mares, who have been serving in the children's ministry at Thrive Church in Colorado for 27 years. The couple discusses their journey into children's ministry, the challenges they faced, and the importance of nurturing children's spiritual liv…
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Pastors Gus and Terry Craven have been ministering on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation for over 25 years. They discuss the harsh realities of life on the reservation, including high rates of infant mortality, teen suicide, and unemployment, as well as limited access to healthcare and emergency services. They also highlight the joys and challenges …
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Derrick and Rosalind were faithful, active members of Greater Cornerstone Baptist Church. They were not prepared for the role, but they accepted the call of God and the church to become the lead pastors. It isn’t always easy, but they have learned how to balance family, secular employment, and the rigors of ministry. Their story will help you to un…
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In this episode of the DoorWays Ministry Network podcast, host Ric Shields interviews Michael Lobmeyer, a pastor who discusses the challenges of ministering to a diverse Hispanic congregation, including language barriers and cultural differences. He also talks about the financial struggles of his church, as many of his congregants are immigrants wo…
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In this episode of the DoorWays® Ministry Network podcast, host Ric Shields and guest Pastor Phil Taylor discuss depression, its causes, and ways to manage it. Pastor Taylor, who served as the senior pastor at Carbondale Assembly of God in Tulsa, Oklahoma for 38 years, shares his personal experiences with depression. They discuss symptoms of depres…
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In this episode of the DoorWays® Ministry Network podcast, host Ric Shields interviews Pastor Phil Taylor, who served as the senior pastor at Carbondale Assembly of God in Tulsa, Oklahoma for 38 years. Pastor Taylor shares his personal experience with depression, explaining how it can be debilitating and affect all aspects of life. He emphasizes th…
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Three cancer surgeries with chemotherapy and radiation treatments have taken their toll on Diane Matousek. She's considered cancer-free, but the aftereffects have been beyond belief. Diane had 9 reconstruction surgeries following her radical, double mastectomy, extensive dental work, a right shoulder replacement, 4 replacements of her left shoulder…
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In this episode of the DoorWays Ministry Network podcast, host Ric Shields interviews Bryce Jennings, a man who lost 120 pounds in a few years. Bryce shares his health journey, explaining how he felt physically broken at 29, suffering from insomnia, memory issues, joint pain, and low energy. He attributes his transformation to a strict 30-day detox…
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At 29-years-old, Bryce Jennings felt like an 80-year-old. Insomnia, achy joints, and lack of motivation were his constant companions. When Bryce and his wife planned a cruise with another couple, he knew something had to change for him to enjoy it to the fullest. A joint decision was what he needed to begin a life-changing shift that continues and …
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This episode is being released just a few days before the new year begins for 2024. It has been a busy season for most, and Ric Shields thought it may be helpful to pause for a moment, reflect on the past year, and look ahead to the next. Shields provides 10 things listeners may want to consider as they approach the new year. He hopes the ideas sha…
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In this podcast episode, Ric Shields and Phil Taylor, discuss the difficult topic of grieving during the holiday season. They share their personal and professional experiences with grief, emphasizing the importance of healthy grieving and self-care, especially for ministers. They also discuss the challenges of conducting memorial services during th…
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In this special Christmas episode of the DoorWays® Ministry Network podcast, host Ric Shields discusses the story of Jesus' birth from the perspective of the shepherds. He highlights the simplicity of Jesus' birth and the significance of the shepherds being the first to receive the news. Shields also emphasizes the shepherds' courage in sharing the…
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In this podcast, Ric Shields interviews his nephew, Caleb Brager, about his experience as an adopted child. Caleb shares that he was told about his adoption at a young age and has always been comfortable with it. He appreciates his adoptive family and feels blessed to have had a smooth adoption process. Caleb also expresses interest in meeting his …
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In this episode of the DoorWays® Ministry Network podcast, host Ric Shields interviews Matt and Michelle Makela, the parents of four adopted children. The Makelas discuss their journey to adoption, which began when they discovered they were unable to have children naturally. They share their experiences with both open and closed adoptions, and the …
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In this podcast, host Ric Shields interviews Teri Brown about her experience as a birth mother who chose adoption for her child. Teri shares her story of becoming pregnant at 19, during a time of personal upheaval and crisis. Despite pressure from her family and boyfriend to have an abortion, Teri decided to carry her baby to term and place him for…
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For 40 years, Crisis Pregnancy Outreach in Tulsa, OK has been providing viable alternatives to abortion. Young women from across the USA have found support in their decisions to either parent or lovingly choose adoptive parents for their baby. Join us as Cheryl Bauman shares how she began a ministry that has seen over 500 babies placed in the homes…
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It is said that members of the Armed Forces “cross the Rubicon” when they are sworn in and commit to a cause greater than themselves. A grateful nation’s response sets aside one day each year to say, “Thank you!” Join us as we discuss what it means to be a veteran and how you can provide needed support to those who have served with honor and distin…
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Jackie Scott is a devoted wife, loving mother, a guiding light in her small group, a mentor to fellow women and young mothers, and a dynamic presence within Toastmaster's International. Yet, her story transcends the roles she plays, for Jackie has been intimately acquainted with the depths of grief, both in her capacity as a police chaplain and wit…
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When Brad McAtee was elected as the senior pastor at Peace Chapel in Fair Grove, Missouri, he knew it was not an easy assignment. But after five years of sacrifice and hard work, things were really going well. Attendance was up, the mortgage was paid-off, and church programs were solidly in place. Still, he had a lingering concern and would sometim…
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Tyler, believed he was called to serve in pastoral ministry. After all, he was raised in a home where his parents were staff members in large churches. He even studied at a Bible training center to prepare himself for ministry. When he and his wife moved to Nashville to follow a music dream, their lives changed...and not for the better. Tyler began…
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Have you ever struggled with the concept of evangelism? Ever wondered what to say or when to say it? So have I and it is likely that I speak for most of us. Come to find out it is not about notches on a belt, the activities you're involved in...or not involved in and it may be more simple than we've come to believe. "What Evangelism is Not" is the …
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This episode is a follow-up to the one we had last week with Leslie Moseley, a survivor of childhood and adult abuse and trauma. So, just knowing our topic should provide a trigger warning to you if necessary. Again, if those issues are uncomfortable to you, know that we don’t intend to bring you emotional harm. In fact, the opposite is true. Our d…
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In this podcast episode, host Ric Shields and guest Leslie Moseley discuss the topic of abuse and trauma. Leslie shares her personal experiences of sexual abuse, starting at the age of four and continuing until she was 15. After her father was sent to prison, Leslie joined the Air Force and moved to Alaska, where she experienced further abuse from …
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When you’re told to assemble a team to complete a project, where’s the best place to start? If you think finding the smartest person or people to join the team is the answer, you need to listen in. There’s a big difference between IQ and EQ and we’ll discuss that in this episode. Thanks for joining us as we discuss, “Smart Doesn’t Mean Success.”…
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Here's an old adage that most pastors have heard at one time or another during their career: "Don't Quit on Monday." Mondays are hard for pastors because of armchair quarterbacks letting you know what you did wrong, second-guessing whether or not your message was "good enough," and preparing a relevant, prophetic message to deliver and that will be…
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Bailey Kuert is on a mission. In addition to training African church planeters and starting schools with her husband, Stephen, through the ministry of Involved International, Bailey uses slow fashion and sustainable materials to leverage the crafting abilities of local artisans, helping to make their products attractive and available to western buy…
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In this podcast episode, Pastor Mike Goldsmith, the founder of The Ridge church in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, shares his top five leadership lessons learned from his 40 years of serving in pastoral ministry. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, perseverance, humility, and focusing on the next generation. He also encourages leaders to intern…
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Joy Thorp, the First Assistant District Attorney in Rogers County, Oklahoma, discusses her experiences as a woman in the legal profession and the pressures and expectations she faces. Thorp also shares some of her most satisfying professional accomplishments, including winning a difficult murder case and prosecuting a 24-year-old cold case. She emp…
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It's common for an evangelistic endeavor to be a primary factor in starting a new church in Africa. But what happens when the program comes to an end? Stephen & Bailey Kuert started the ministry of Involved International with the intention to train church planters in Africa for long-term, effective ministry. Teaching the importance of "followership…
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Courtney Jones and Maresha Walker are elemtary school principals in the Berryhill Public School District in west Tulsa, OK. In this episode, they discuss the reasons why Berryhill is a desirable school district for parents, emphasizing the strong sense of community and support from parents. Courtney and Maresha also talk about their own leadership …
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In this podcast episode, Ric Shields and John McVay discuss the importance of having an accountability partner. They share their personal experiences and reasons why having an accountability partner can be helpful, such as challenging each other, strategizing goals, providing support during difficult times, and acting as an independent observer. Th…
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Daniel and Janene Hazelrigg recently joined the ministry team of DoorWays® and Simply Sisters® after serving as missionaries in Mexico for 12 years. Daniel will be helping with international teams and local cross-cultural ministries, while Janene will be involved with Simply Sisters® and supporting women in various ways. In this episode, they discu…
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Matt Dinkel wears a lot of hats...literally and figuratively. In addition to being a husband and father, he is a senior manager with Oracle Health and often spends his days in one meeting followed by another. He begins most mornings by choosing hats from his closet and putting them on his desk. A different hat reminds him of the role he needs to pl…
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Jadon Cook is a Metaverse Engineer at Oral Roberts University. He believes we should make every effort to better understand how to leverage tools like AI, ChatGPT, GPT4, Google Bard and others for the sake of advancing the Kingdom of God. Are you afraid of what you don’t understand? Then take the time to listen to this podcast and grow your knowled…
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On our previous episode, Mike Atkinson and Ric Shields discussed some of the Expectations of a Leader. Not what a leader should expect from their associates or staff members, but what their associates or staff and others should have every reason to expect of them. Think about it: Communication, Attitude, Development, and Empathy help others to know…
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One thing. Larry & Sharon Smith have served the nation and people of Bangladesh for 44 years. What keeps them there is not the simplicity of living, nor the hope for accolades because of their many accomplishments. The passion that drives them is “Rasing Up a Generation to Serve God.” On this episode with Sharon Smith, we learn some of the backgrou…
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Jim Smith and his wife lived and worked in Northern Asia for over 30 years where he taught university-level classes in architecture. When he looks back now, he doesn't look for what we typically consider success or failure. What he does see is how he has influenced others along their personal and professional journeys. Sometimes, it keeps him up at…
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Our guest on this episode is my long-time friend, Steve Glenn. Fifteen years ago, Steve owned and managed four companies that specialized in real estate acquisition, development, and finance that had generated nearly $1 billion in transactions in the previous ten years. In 2008 the largest financial crash in the history of the USA (apart from the G…
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Elizabeth Farina says, “If you've ever had a puppy you know you have to train them. You have to be consistent. You have to be patient. Someday they may be your best friend, but today they may be chewing on either your slippers or your sofa.” Along that same vein, working with emerging leaders also requires an incredible amount of consistency and tr…
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Self-confident leaders know an important secret and today's guest, Pastor Bryan Darnell from Lacombe, Alberta, Canada, is using that secret to grow the church where he grew up as a child and as an adolescent. Bryan Darnell was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. His family moved to Oklahoma for three years when he was just a small boy. They moved ba…
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Robert Benson, an executive and corporate coach, says there are only three things you need to motivate employees. These three things are competence, autonomy, and relatedness. Those three will help to keep and attract employees. Add to those some well-communicated core values and your organization will interact effectively with your clients, custom…
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If you’re really into leadership but not so much into the mission of your organization, you will probably need to listen to a different episode. Rob Benson, an executive coach and corporate consultant, has played in the world of leadership for more than 20 years. He shares with us some important tips for what effective and inspiring leaders do to m…
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A study from Columbia University found that we make up to 70 decisions per day. Most of them are routine, but some decisions may stump us. What to buy, where to go, and when to act may require a higher set of skills. Our guest, Rob Benson, is an executive and corporate coach. In this episode Rob shares with us that while it may be easier to make ba…
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How do you use a God-given gift when you don't know you even have it? Sometimes, those giftings may be "called out" by others who see them more clearly than you can. Christa Hoch was happy for her kids to attend the Christian Karate Academy and learn about self-defense. What she didn't know is that an unforeseen turn of events would put her into a …
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