Pursuing Redemption
Welcome home where healing and restoration is celebrated in stories from those who have walked through fire and come out on the other side. Welcome to the Pursing Redemption podcast with Heather Shore. #innerhealing #deliverance #jesus #holyspirit #god
When the Struggle Is Trying to Tell You Something: Healing with Heather O’Brien
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What if the anxiety, shame, fear, or emotional struggle you keep fighting isn’t the real problem, but a signal pointing to something deeper?
In this episode of Pursuing Redemption, I sit down with Heather O’Brien, author, minister, and host of the Heal with God podcast, for a conversation about what it means to pursue healing with God rather than simply learning how to live with our pain.
Heather’s message comes from a deeply personal place. After walking through her own struggles with depression, anxiety, addicti...
Learning to Hope After Hardship with Duke White from the GoodVue Network
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Pursuing Redemption with Duke White | Learning to Hope After Hardship
Duke White of the GoodVue Network sits down with me to talk about a story I never imagined I would one day have the courage to tell, my story of abuse, survival, healing, and learning to hope again.
For years, I carried the wounds of abuse and the lies that came with them. But the Lord has healed me and is leading me to finally telling my story, not simply to revisit the pain, but to share...
Finding God, the Real Dad with Lisa "Sunshine" Jennett
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In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I sit down with Lisa Jennett, better known as “Sunshine,” to talk about a story marked by pain, healing, humor, and an unexpected encounter that changed everything.
Lisa opens up about overcoming childhood abuse and the journey that ultimately led her to truly meet Jesus and discover what she calls “God, Real Dad” at Jesus Jail, a women’s retreat that became a defining moment in her life.
But Lisa’s story is anything but ordinary.
A self...
Kingdom Entrepreneurship and Following Jesus with Coach Joshua Eze
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What happens when you stop building your life around what you can accomplish and start building it around who God says you are?
In this powerful episode of Pursuing Redemption, I sit down with Coach Joshua Eze to talk about faith, identity, purpose, and what it looks like to let Jesus transform every area of your life, including your career and dreams.
Joshua shares his journey of coming to know Jesus and how his faith gradually became woven into his professional journey and coaching business. He opens up about...
House for the Broken with Jaron Lockridge
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In this episode, we sit down with filmmaker, police officer, and founder of Cinema Ministry Productions, Jaron Lockridge. Through years in law enforcement and his own personal experiences, Jaron has witnessed the devastating effects of addiction, trauma, shame, broken relationships, emotional pain, and spiritual hopelessness.
After a life-changing encounter with Jesus, Jaron redirected his passion for storytelling toward creating films and media that point people to hope, healing, and redemption. He shares how God transformed his life and calling, leading him from independent media production into Christ-centered filmmaking that addresses the...
From Federal Prison to Hope and Healing with Ranae Van Roekel
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In this deeply honest and hope-filled episode, I sit down with Ranae Van Roekel of Connecting to Cope to talk about healing from trauma, walking through the darkest seasons of marriage and life, and finding redemption on the other side of brokenness. Through devastating failures, incarceration, emotional pain, and the difficult journey of inner healing, Ranae shares how God met her in the middle of despair and began restoring her identity, relationships, and sense of purpose.
Together, we discuss the hidden effects of unresolved trauma, how survival mode can impact marriages...
God on the move in the Underground Iranian Church with Lana Silk from Transform Iran
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In this powerful episode, Lana Silk, CEO of Transform Iran, shares remarkable stories of how God is moving through the underground church in Iran despite intense persecution and government opposition. Raised in a Christian family under Iran’s Islamic regime, Lana offers personal insight into the spiritual hunger spreading across the nation and the courageous believers risking everything to follow Jesus.
Together, they discuss the rapid growth of Christianity in Iran, miraculous testimonies of healing and transformation, and how ministries like Transform Iran are using discipleship, Bible distribution, media outreach, and hu...
When Darkness Loses Its Power: Healing Trauma Through the Father’s Love with Dr. Robin Braun
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In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Dr. Robin Braun to explore the journey of healing from eating disorders, perfectionism, and performance-based identity — through the transformative love of Father God.
Dr. Braun shares her unique path into inner healing, combining tools like frequency work, muscle testing, and deliverance ministry with her work as a licensed professional counselor. Her approach has helped countless individuals break free from trauma and step into true identity and wholeness.
We also step into the weightier side of her calling — her groundbreaking work with...
Healing & Revival: A Move of God in Oklahoma with Chuck and Nancy Horton
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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Chuck and Nancy Horton to discuss the transformative power of healing and the growing sense of revival stirring across Oklahoma. With decades of ministry experience, Chuck and Nancy share firsthand testimonies of God’s healing touch, both physical and spiritual, and speak prophetically about what they believe is an awakening unfolding in the region.
Together, we explore how churches and believers can prepare their hearts, step into deeper faith, and partner with what God is doing in this season. This conversation is filled wi...
Overcoming Darkness and Finding New Life and Purpose with Dennis Funderberg
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In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Dennis Funderburg of Five Crowns Ministries shares his personal journey through some of life’s highest highs and lowest lows. From walking through emotional abuse in his marriage to the painful loss of his church in recent years, Dennis opens up about the challenges that tested his faith, identity, and calling.
Together, we explore what it truly means to face emotional, physical, and spiritual struggles and how healing is possible on the other side. Dennis offers a raw and hope-filled perspective, pointing listeners toward Je...
The Prayer of Freedom with Beatty Carmichael
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What if the symptoms you’ve been battling aren’t the real problem, but a signal pointing to something deeper?
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Beatty Carmichael, a teacher on spiritual roots, healing, and freedom, and the creator of The Prayer of Freedom — a biblically based prayer process that has helped people around the world find breakthrough from struggles tied to emotional trauma, chronic pain, addiction, and mental distress.
At a time when millions are navigating chronic pain, addiction, and reliance on psychiatric medications, Beatty offers a thou...
Inner Healing Prayer with Dee Helsee
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In this episode, Dee Helsee opens up about emotional triggers and the sudden waves of anger, sadness, or shame that can feel overwhelming and confusing. For years, Dee lived disconnected from her own heart, unaware of the buried pain shaping her reactions and relationships.
More than a decade later, Dee’s life tells a different story. Through the transformative love of God and the support of others, she experienced profound healing and freedom. In this vulnerable conversation, she reveals how facing the wounds of her past led her to become a mor...
Theological Discussion and Untangling Scripture with Marg Mowckzo
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In this powerful episode, we explore the biblical theology of Christian egalitarianism with Marg, a thoughtful theologian and teacher committed to helping believers flourish in Christ.
Marg shares her conviction that while men and women have fundamental biological differences, they share far more in common and are essentially equal before God. She believes women and men should have equal access to opportunities and services that support human flourishing, and that roles, responsibilities, and functions in the home, church, and wider society are best shared according to a person’s God-given gifts, ab...
A Miraculous Healing Journey Anchored in God’s Promises with Jackie Quarles
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In this powerful episode, Jackie Quarles shares her miraculous seven-year healing journey from a pericardial tumor wrapped around a major vein in her heart. Her testimony is one of standing firmly on God-breathed promises and witnessing supernatural breakthrough in the midst of overwhelming odds.
Jackie opens up about the challenges she faced, the moments that tested her faith, and the intimate ways God spoke into her situation. Her story beautifully demonstrates what happens when we cling to God’s Word and refuse to let go of the promises He has spoken ov...
Counseling and Deliverance from Generational Issues with Dr. Phyllis Tarbox
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In this powerful episode, Dr. Phyllis Tarbox and I dive into an eye-opening conversation about how certain patterns, influences, and sin can enter our lives, and even our family bloodlines — shaping generations. What often appears harmless can sometimes invite spiritual dynamics that keep us bound, hinder our growth, and block us from fully stepping into our God-given purpose.
Dr. Phyllis breaks down why these issues take root, how they manifest, and, most importantly, how freedom is possible. With compassion and clarity, she shares how deliverance integrated with counseling can bring deep he...
Running After God and Miraculous Healing with Audrey Mack
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In this episode, Audrey and I have a beautiful conversation about her amazing testimony. Audrey shares her journey from encountering Jesus for the first time in Cannes, France, to leaving everything behind to attend Bible school in Tulsa, Oklahoma. With a bold evangelistic spirit, she opens up about how God chased her down, healed her from bone cancer, and taught her how to walk in authority—with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit guiding every step.
Audrey will stir your faith and ignite something fresh within you. Her life is proof th...
Understanding Your Purpose through Leadership and Prayer with Cynthia Stewart
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Cynthia and I have a lovely discussion, where she shares her incredible journey of faith, resilience, and divine purpose. From navigating life as a single, working mom to building a shared calling with her husband, her story is marked by both miraculous healing and deep surrender. When her husband is ultimately called home to be with the Lord, Cynthia continues to walk boldly in her mission—empowering women to lead with clarity, confidence, and eternal perspective.
Her prayer life radiates love and power, igniting women to align with God’s calling and live...
Heal with God and Supernatural Weight Loss with Heather O'Brien
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In this powerful conversation, Heather and I dive deep into what it means to heal with God. We explore how to recognize the voice of the Holy Spirit, how prophetic healing works, and what it really looks like to walk in freedom.
You’ll hear a live demonstration of Heather’s healing process where I personally experience freedom from a spirit of sadness, right on air. It was so freeing. I love watching God move like this!
Heather is a prophetic healing coach, minister, speaker, and author who helps Chri...
Coming out of Witchcraft into Abundance with Annetta Caldwell
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In this episode, Annetta Caldwell shares her powerful testimony of redemption and freedom in Christ. From a childhood marked by abuse, drugs, and alcohol, Annetta’s search for escape led her into witchcraft and broken relationships. But everything changed the day she walked into an AA meeting and surrendered her life to Jesus.
Her story of deliverance is nothing short of miraculous — one that will inspire you with hope, courage, and faith. We talk about her journey into becoming a wife, mother, and spiritual leader who now points countless people to Jesu...
Fighting for an Identity with Cecilia McGaw
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Cecilia and I have an amazing conversation of what it means to be an undocumented young girl crossing the US/Mexico border repeatedly over the course of her childhood. Cecilia says that our childhood years are our most formative ones and the manner in which we process information is impacted by our parents and other influential adults, culture and other factors that stick with us into adulthood. Her childhood was filled with lies she had come to believe about herself. Those lies held her hostage and hindered Cecilia from living the life God...
The Religion Business Docuseries with Nathan Apffel and Chris Ayoub
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The Religion Business: Exposing the Hidden Truths of the Nonprofit Sector
In The Religion Business, Nathan Apffel and Chris Ayoub dive deep into the $1.42 trillion nonprofit and religious sectors, revealing the lack of transparency and oversight that threatens the integrity of organizations that rely on donors' trust. Through investigative reporting, real-world cases, and expert insights, they uncover how well-meaning intentions can mask financial mismanagement, ethical lapses, and broken trust with communities.
Each episode explores the growing issue of accountability in nonprofits, with a special focus...
A True Redemption Story from Addiction to Love with Faith Cheramie
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Faith and I discuss her amazing testimony of her childhood wounds leading into bad decisions of drug usage, going to prison and finding Jesus at rock bottom. Her amazing testimony is one of true redemption of how a loving God picks up from our mess and turns it into victory. Faith has survived multiple health issues and been completely healed from heart surgery, Stage 3 lung cancer along with Hepatitis B and C.
Love it when Faith says 'There is blessing in obedience and there's nothing our God can't do with our y...
Kingdom Winds and How God Can Change Your Marriage with Beth Suess
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Beth and I have a beautiful conversation about the vision of Kingdom Winds (a partner of the Pursuing Redemption podcast) and the amazing journey of marriage and how God can transform any marriage.
Elizabeth (but you can call her Beth) considers herself a “crazy cat-lady,” mostly minus the “crazy.” As empty nesters, Gary and Beth can now justify filling their home with furry felines. Beth cut her professional teeth in the banking world and is thrilled to now be surrounded by writers and other creatives, furthering the Kingdom. Her long-standing love of books...
The Hidden World of Emotional Abuse and How God Restores Our Souls with Jodi Gayewski
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Jodi Gayewski and I discuss the hidden world of emotional abuse and how God uses every part of our story to bring about his goodness in our lives. We talk about how to recognize what emotional abuse is and isn't and discuss how to build a successful marriage especially during the hard times. In our conversation, we speak about the amazing move of the spirit in her life, how God is our foundation, and that God takes care of the little things. Jodi shares her amazing healing journey of recovering from generational wounds...
Going to the Womb of the Father During Testing and Trials with Anna Willcox
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Anna Willcox and I discuss her fire season of losing her dad, her husband's battle with depression, losing him to suicide, illness and many trials which would leave most people on the ground. However, we discuss her transformational journey of longing for the 'more' of God and how that carried her through the darkest seasons. Her new book, 'Womb of the Father,' will leave you inspired to follow after Jesus in new ways.
Do you ever struggle to feel close to God—or to believe that He is truly go...
Training Believers to Break Ungodly Oppression with Frank and Kristy Wentz
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Frank and Kristy Wentz and I have an amazing discussion around healing and deliverance and how the church is missing the mark for the body of Christ. In order to walk in abundance, we need all three - counseling, inner healing and deliverance. We also speak about post-deliverance work and how they are equipping people to walk out their freedom. Their story will encourage you to chase after the freedom set before us.
Frank and Kristy Wentz were called into ministry in 2020 when confronted with the demonic oppression of a family m...
Making Soul Health Great Again with Dr. Rob Reimer
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Dr. Reimer and I discuss soul care, how your soul is a suitcase, and how generational issues can cause things in your future. We speak to healing old wounds which help people walk into fullness of freedom with Christ. There were audio issues with this recording, and we hope the message can be heard through the blips.
Rev. Dr. Rob Reimer’s passion is to see the kingdom of God advance through spiritual renewal. As Founder and President of Renewal International, Rob works with pastors, leaders and chur...
Surviving Childhood Abuse and Being Brought into the Light with Tina Rosario
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Tina and I have a beautiful discussion of honesty about growing up in an abusive home and how God redeems our stories. Tina's love for others has transcended into the juvenile system in CA where she ministers regularly to teenagers. Her story is one of hope and bringing light to dark places.
Tina holds a B.A. degree in Sociology/Criminology and has counseled in Teen Challenge, Juvenile Hall & Correctional Facilities with Boys and Girls. Tina has been through the fire and miry pit but because of God's love and healing, s...
Untangling Domestic Abuse and Misuse of Scripture with Patrick Weaver
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Patrick Weaver and I have a yoke-breaking conversation around abuse and what covenant marriage is and isn't. This eye-opening discussion will hopefully empower believers to be the hospital we need to the broken-hearted sitting in the pews of the Western church.
Patrick Weaver Ministries was founded over a decade ago by global leader, renowned spiritual coach and internationally recognized outspoken leader in the fight against domestic abuse, Patrick Weaver. Patrick Weaver Ministries is dedicated to building a safe community for individuals from all walks of life to do life together and l...
Being Completely Healed from Fibromyalgia and Hepatitis C with Ronnie and Jeanie Cummings
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Ronnie and Jeanie Cummings have a true redemption story. Having come from broken homes, they met and got married in 1969 and have 4 children. During this time, Jeanie had amazing encounters with the Lord, when Ronnie went off to prison for 18 years. Ronnie also had a powerful encounter with the Lord in his jail cell coming to know him as Lord and Savior. While they experienced divorce as part of their journey, they were remarried after Ronnie's release. Through his time in prison, they met Don Dickerman. Ronnie and Jeanie are now both a...
The Road to 'Healing What's Within' with Chuck DeGroat
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We can’t always control what happens to us. But we can discover how to heal the hidden hurt it leaves behind.
If you’re like many of us, you carry a weight of buried pain. Despite looking put together on the outside, you feel secretly fractured within. While you appear strong and resilient on the outside, inside a storm brews of all the ways you’ve been hurt or harmed. Not knowing what to do with your suffering and fearing you'll be hurt again, you’ve learned to cope, to...
Overcoming a Traumatic Brain Injury with Doug Stroup from Make It Clear Studios
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Doug Stroup from Make It Clear Studios discusses how he overcame a traumatic brain injury and how God has used his story and perseverance to bring about other's stories through film. From dealing with sex trafficking, to bullying and teen suicide, Doug's heart to bring hard topics to the screen to help others is inspiring.
After a prolific career in the film industry, Stroup suffered a cycling accident that left him unable to walk, talk, or drive for almost three years. It was a dark and difficult time in his life, b...
Navigating Transition and Having Hope with the Holy Spirit with Craig Cooney
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Craig Cooney, of the Daily Prophetic channel, and I speak about transition and how Holy Spirit is at work in our lives across the earth. From walking through the hallway, to recognizing our calling in Christ, this powerful episode will help increase your faith journey.
Craig Cooney, @DAILYPROPHETIC, provides insights and clarity for navigating transitions, and is pastor of Hope Church in Northern Ireland. Husband to Becky and Dad to Elijah and a labradoodle, they enjoy leading people into deep relationships with the Triune God and having fun as a family.<...
Story of Forgiveness and Healing After Being Kidnapped as a Child with Lauren Burn
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Lauren Burns was kidnapped at the age of seven by her Jordanian father and taken to Jordan. Her mother, Cathy, hired ex-military experts who traveled to Jordan with her mother to bring Lauren safely home. Through a daring rescue mission, they escaped across a secured military border into Israel. Lauren tells us of her healing journey once she was brought back to the US. Through forgiveness and healing, Lauren's story equips the listeners to know Jesus can heal anyone of father wounds.
In addition to her amazing story, Lauren...
Empowering Women Leaders in Church Revival and Movements with Dr. Eddie Hyatt
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What a delight to speak to scholar, author and preacher, Dr. Eddie Hyatt. We discuss a topic I personally had to find freedom in - women in church leadership. This episode is filled with scripture, wisdom and empowering of women to walk out their calling in Christ.
Dr. Eddie L. Hyatt is a seasoned minister of the Gospel, having served as a pastor, teacher, missionary, and professor of theology in the U.S. and Canada and having ministered in India, Indonesia, England, Ireland, Sweden, Poland, and Bulgaria. His ministry is characterized b...
Visiting Heaven and How to Untangle Emotional Healing through Forgiveness with John Fenn
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John and I speak about his journey with Jesus and how he learned about the Father's heart. John's visits to heaven and subsequent visitations from Jesus highlight how relational our God is. John does an amazing job of explaining how emotional healing and forgiveness is a process. Untangling our emotions with the Lord leads to the ultimate freedom.
John and Barbara Fenn were born in Kokomo, Indiana and grew up just a few miles from each other. They began dating as teenagers and were born again together and baptized with t...
Bibles for Kids and How the Spirit is Moving in Ukraine with Dirk Smith
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Dirk Smith, of EEM, and I discuss how God is using the Bible to bring transformation to the people of Ukraine and surrounding Communist countries. The stories of how embracing the Bible have given hope to the hopeless is awe inspiring. We discuss how God can change nations through his word and what could happen if this was embraced in the West.
Eastern European Mission, announced its goal achievement in the Bibles for Kids campaign of delivering more than 570,000 Bibles to kids in Eastern Europe in 2024 - bringing the total over t...
Politics, Kids and How Faith is Tied into All Things with Shelley Gwartney
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Family is so important to Jesus. Shelley and I speak about how God has good plans like the Gwartney's for every family.
When you get involved with what God's doing on the earth, there is nothing more fun and life-giving. Don't be scared because all things are being used and brought into the authority of Jesus. God is writing your story and new stories for the next generation, and you don't have to be worried about how it's written. We need to learn how to take a stand and take faith s...
Leaving a Cult but Not Leaving Jesus with Author Ryan George
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Ryan George spent the first 20 years of his life in a cult, attending a series of Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) churches including one where his dad was the pastor, adhering to the dangerous teachings of men like Bill Gothard. Several years after leaving the IFB in his 20s, Ryan discovered his father had sexually molested one of his sister’s friends when she was a child. Then almost ten years later he listened to podcast episode detailing more abuse and coverup and based on his mother’s reaction, he realized his father was a se...
'God's Heart for Healing' with Author and Pastor Jerod Long
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God's heart is for healing! That is the life-giving message that Jerod and Candice Long discovered as they watched their boys battle life-threatening illnesses. Along the journey, they asked the hard questions that everyone asks when facing a health crisis.
Questions like:
Why do we get sick?
Is it God's will for us to be sick?
Does God still heal today?
Why do some people get healed and others don't?
How much faith do we need in order to be healed?
What role does...
