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Hope Unlocked 🔑 | Christian Testimonies, Hope & Healing, Faith-Based Inspiration, Purpose & Calling, Kingdom Business &
Hope Unlocked 🔑 | Christian Testimonies, Hope & Healing, Faith-Based Inspiration, Purpose & Calling, Kingdom Business &
Hope Unlocked is a Christian podcast that shares real-life testimonies of faith, resilience, and breakthrough. Hosted by Kristin Kurtz, a prophetic life coach and spiritual midwife, each episode offers biblical truths and practical insights to help listeners overcome obstacles and rediscover their purpose. The podcast aims to reignite hope and empower believers to live boldly in their God-given calling. It features stories from individuals navigating business, ministry, and personal challenges, all grounded in faith.
Episodes
She Left New Age for Jesus—and Everything Changed with Dr. Laurette Willis
Send us Fan MailCan childhood wounds lead us away from God—and can Jesus redeem every part of the journey? In this powerful episode, Dr. Laurette Willis shares how childhood trauma, emotional eating, yoga, and New Age spirituality left her searching until she experienced true freedom through Jesus Christ. We discuss overcoming addiction, renewing the mind with Scripture, the baptism of the Holy Sp
Voice of the Heart: Finding God in a Noisy World with Greg Pai
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Hope Unlocked, Kristin Kurtz sits down with author and publisher Greg Pai to explore a powerful testimony of transformation. From growing up in poverty in the Bronx to achieving worldly success, Greg shares how deep depression and disconnection ultimately led him and his wife to surrender their lives to Jesus. Together, they discuss spiritual discernment, spiritu
The Soul Is Starving: Why Success, Comfort & Noise Never Satisfy with Cory Rosenke
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Hope Unlocked, Kristin Kurtz sits down with pastor, author, and speaker Cory Rosenke to explore quietness, spiritual formation, and living with an eternal perspective. Cory shares his journey from financial hardship and homelessness in Canada to ministry in Silicon Valley, revealing how books, faith, and unexpected life experiences shaped his calling. Together, t
Faith Over Fear: The Joy Reflex That Carried Her Through the Impossible with Jenna Schutt
Send us Fan MailWhat do you do when life changes with a single phone call? In this powerful episode, nurse and mom Jenna Schutt shares her journey from caring for patients to facing a rare bone marrow disease, IV chemotherapy, stem cell transplant, and ongoing healing. We discuss faith over fear, Christian encouragement for chronic illness, resilience, anxiety, healing scriptures, neuroplasticity,
Hope Against Hope: What to Do When Life Gets Hard After God Gives a Promise with Tom Anderson
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when faith, marriage, mental health, and identity collide? In this powerful conversation, Tom Anderson shares the journey of his 53-year marriage, battles with depression, struggles with people-pleasing, and the life-changing impact of Isaiah 43. Together, we explore identity, sonship, belonging, relational faith vs transactional religion, self-awareness, hope, healing
From Losing Everything to Launching Reliht: What God Built in Years of Waiting with Teresa Krafft
Send us Fan MailWhat do you do when God gives you a dream, but the journey feels longer than you ever imagined? In this hope-filled conversation, Teresa Krafft shares the behind-the-scenes story of walking through a wilderness season that seemed endless before launching Reliht, a journaling and reflection app designed to help believers capture what God is saying and revisit those moments over time
His Heart Stopped. His Faith Didn’t. The Story That Changed Everything with Rob Rene
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when life forces you to stop and ask bigger questions? For Rob Rene, it happened more than once. A truck ended his dream of becoming a professional runner. Years later, the pandemic disrupted a successful career and sparked a deeper search for truth, health, and purpose. In this conversation, Rob shares how studying Scripture transformed his faith, how serious health c
What If Chronic Pain Isn't the Problem? The Missing Piece Most People Never Consider with Daniel Esposito
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you refuse to accept that chronic pain is simply something you have to live with forever? In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Esposito to explore his journey through chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and the discouraging prognosis of future joint replacements. We talk about fascia, inflammation, collagen, oxidative stress, hydration, castor oil, red light therapy, f
Ready to Walk Away from Faith? This Might Change Everything with Constance Hastings
Send us Fan MailConstance Hastings knows what it means to wrestle with doubt and still discover that Jesus never lets go. In this powerful conversation, longtime educator, counselor, and author Constance shares how God pursued her from childhood through years of questions, challenges, and spiritual growth. We explore the intersection of faith and mental health, the role of prayer and the Holy Spir
He Nearly Gave Up on Life—Now He Helps Others Find Their Voice with Rory Paquette
Send us Fan MailRory Paquette lost everything in the 2008 real estate crash and found himself in a darkness so deep he nearly didn’t survive it. What emerged from that breaking point was not just a comeback story, but a complete transformation of faith, purpose, and voice. Today, Rory runs seven podcasts and equips podcasters, authors, speakers, and creators to stop hiding and finally share the me
When God Feels Silent: Grief, Journaling & Holding Onto Faith with Allison Byxbe
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when faith feels dark, prayers feel unanswered, and life completely shifts? In this heartfelt conversation, Allison Byxbe shares her powerful testimony of walking through family brokenness, grief, parenting challenges, and her son’s rare genetic disorder diagnosis while learning to cling to God through anger, exhaustion, and uncertainty. We talk about honest faith, com
What RV Life Taught Me About Rest and Trusting God with Jessica DeYoung
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when God invites you to slow down in a world addicted to hustle? In this powerful episode of the Hope Unlocked podcast, Kristin Kurtz talks with Jessica DeYoung about full-time RV living, surrender, faith, rest, and learning to trust God in the unknown. Jessica shares how life on the road in a 40-foot RV became a Holy Spirit-led journey of letting go of control, embrac
She Thought Missions Was the Destination—God Had More with Kasha Jankowski
Send us Fan MailFrom arriving in America with almost no English to serving seven years in Burkina Faso, Kasha Jankowski shares a raw and powerful testimony of faith, healing, missions, and hearing God’s voice on the Hope Unlocked. We unpack spiritual pressure, depression, grief, trauma, and the inner healing journey that reshaped her life and calling. They explore missions in West Africa, the mini
She Left New Age Fame, Fortune, and Followers for Jesus with Doreen Virtue
Send us Fan MailDoreen Virtue shares her powerful testimony of leaving the New Age movement after years of global influence and discovering the truth of Jesus Christ through Scripture and repentance. In this eye-opening conversation, we discuss discernment, spiritual warfare, deception in wellness culture, and how Jesus transformed her life through conviction, mercy, and truth. Doreen opens up abo
She Looked Successful…So Why Did Her Soul Feel Trapped? with Anna McLaughlin
Send us Fan MailWhat if your successful career still feels like a cage? Kristin sits down with Anna McLaughlin, recovering attorney, faith-based coach, and host of the Overwhelmed to Overcomer podcast, to unpack burnout, people-pleasing, career transition, and finding peace in God’s timing. Together they explore courage, Sabbath rest, purpose in the waiting, and how to leave well when God calls yo
One Shot Changed Her Life Overnight—What Happened Next Was Terrifying with Naomi Kracht
Send us Fan MailWhat do you do when your body suddenly stops feeling safe? In this deeply raw and hope-filled episode of the Hope Unlocked podcast, Naomi Kracht shares the full arc of her testimony—from surviving a traumatic brain injury and fighting her way back, to facing a devastating health collapse she connects to a COVID vaccine reaction. Naomi opens up about terrifying autonomic nervous sys
Your Body Is Speaking—Are You Listening? Breakthrough Health Truths with Rebecca Stewart
Send us Fan MailWhat if your body has been trying to get your attention—and you’ve been missing the signals? In this episode, Rebecca Stewart, board-certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and founder of Liberty Wellness and Co, shares the moment a glucose monitor exposed stress-driven blood sugar spikes during an everyday commute—and what that reveals about anxiety, inflammation, and symptoms
From Striving to Grace: Hope, Healing & Heaven with Tony Stoltzfus
Send us Fan MailHave you ever tried so hard to be a “good Christian” that your soul went numb? In this powerful episode of Hope Unlocked, Tony Stoltzfus shares how burnout, grief, and loss shattered striving and led him back to the grace and love of God. We unpack what real coaching is, why powerful questions create breakthrough, and the truth that grace is often learned when merit is lost. Tony a
He Hid From the School Bus—His Redemption Story Will Stun You with Calvin Bagley
Send us Fan MailHe was taught to hide when the school bus came. Literally. In this jaw-dropping conversation, Calvin Bagley shares how growing up isolated on a rural Utah farm shaped a life marked by fear, shame, and control...and how he fought his way into freedom. We talk religious trauma, rebuilding faith after spiritual abuse, therapy, healing childhood wounds, and learning the difference betw
Her Daughter’s Final Gift Brought Heaven Near and Transformed Her Grief Forever with Jody Hudson
Send us Fan MailIn this moving episode, Kristin Kurtz sits down with Jody Hudson for a powerful conversation about a mother’s faith journey through her daughter Alex’s battle with Lyme disease, chronic illness, and unimaginable loss. At the heart of this episode is Alex’s courage, unwavering faith, and the “parting gift” Jody says changed how she carried grief forever. Jody shares the reality of n
When Your Brand Reflects Your Heart, Everything Changes—Clarity That Brings Hope with Rich Kozak
Send us Fan MailIf your marketing feels loud but your message still isn’t landing, this conversation with Rich Kozak is a must-listen. In this episode of Hope Unlocked, we talk about branding vs. marketing, why brand clarity matters, and how unclear messaging can keep the right clients from connecting with your offers. Rich shares practical wisdom for entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, authors,
Misdiagnosed, Misunderstood, and Overlooked—The FASD Truth We Need to Hear with Joel Sheagren
Send us Fan MailFilmmaker and advocate Joel Sheagren joins Kristin Kurtz for a powerful conversation on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), prenatal alcohol exposure, adoption, mental health, neurodiversity, and the hidden struggles many families face. Joel shares his family’s story, the heartbreaking reality of misdiagnosis, and why many children with brain-based differences are mislabeled a
The Battlecry That Rose After the Call That Changed Everything with Debra McNinch
Send us Fan MailWhen your child says, “Mom, I’m transgender,” everything can change in an instant. In this powerful episode of Hope Unlocked, Kristin Kurtz talks with Debra McNinch about faith, grief, prodigal children, LGBTQ family journeys, spiritual warfare, prayer, and learning to stand on Jesus when life feels shaken. Debra shares her heart behind Battlecry Moms, a Christian support community
Laid Off but Led by God Into Something Greater with David Tucker Whitaker
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a layoff becomes God’s invitation into something deeper? In this episode of Hope Unlocked, Kristin Kurtz talks with David Tucker Whitaker about career disruption, faith, purpose, impostor syndrome, discipleship, men’s ministry, and trusting God when life doesn’t go as planned. David shares how God used unexpected transition, chronic pain, and health transformation
When You’ve Waited So Long You Wonder If You Heard God Wrong with Rivka Kaveny
Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode, Kristin Kurtz talks with Rivka Kaveny about faith, waiting on God, inner healing, deliverance, and trusting His timing when promises feel delayed. Rivka shares her journey of marrying for the first time at 59, building a debt-free ministry center and house of prayer in rural Missouri. Together, they explore Passover, crossing into new seasons, healing trau
When Success Fails You—Rebuilding Life, Leadership & Faith with Kurt Uhlir
Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of Hope Unlocked, Kristin Kurtz and Kurt Uhlir explore faith-based leadership, workplace culture, and redefining success beyond achievement. Topics include servant leadership vs authoritative leadership, building healthy teams, overcoming father wounds, navigating corporate pressure, entrepreneurship, and finding purpose through faith. Kurt shares his testi
When Faith Gets Political—Courage, Calling & Running for State Senate with Heidi Heino
Send us Fan MailCelebrate the 200th episode of the Hope Unlocked podcast with a powerful conversation on faith, obedience, and courage with Heidi Heino—corporate leader, mom, and Chapter President of Fellowship of Extraordinary Women (FEW) Twin Cities. We dive into why Christian women’s community matters and how to take the next step when God calls you higher. Heidi also shares her bold journey in
When God Becomes Your Business Strategy: Hearing His Voice in the Marketplace with Matt Flegler
Send us Fan MailDiscover how entrepreneur Matt Flegler learned to hear God in business, find peace beyond performance, and unlock breakthrough in leadership, relationships, and finances. In this Hope Unlocked episode, Matt shares how divine guidance shaped property development deals, funding, decision-making, and everyday strategy. From healing past trauma to mentoring founders through Salt and Li
The Bold Mission Bringing Clean Water to Millions with Kurt Avery
Send us Fan MailIn this Hope Unlocked episode, entrepreneur and philanthropist Kurt Avery shares how Sawyer Products grew from humble beginnings into a global force for clean water, disaster relief, and purpose-driven business. We explore water filtration technology, humanitarian innovation, faith-led entrepreneurship, disaster response, global health, succession planning, leadership, integrity, a
He Was Winning on Paper but Losing His Peace in Real Life with Jason Heinritz
Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of Hope Unlocked, Jason Heinritz shares his journey from workaholism, numbing, and chasing status to living set apart through surrender, spiritual discipline, and trust in God’s provision. We talk about faith, marriage, fatherhood, Sabbath rest, boundaries, business, and building a life rooted in peace instead of performance. Jason also shares the heart beh
Loved. Chosen. Redeemed. Called. Period. with Cindy Nicolson
Send us Fan MailCelebrate 3 years of Hope Unlocked with Cindy Nicholson as we unpack how to break free from old labels and embrace your God-given identity—loved, chosen, redeemed, and called. Cindy shares her 20-year journey from publishing in South Africa to launching Embracing Grace magazine, including a wilderness season, healing from trauma, shame, and perfectionism, and learning print magazin
From Addiction to Adventure—Wilderness Tools for Real Recovery with Jason Lyle
Send us Fan MailJason Lyle (former pastor, founder of Adventures in Recovery and Sacred Grit) shares how cold water exposure, breathwork, and backcountry brotherhood help men break cycles of addiction, trauma, and emotional numbness to rebuild identity and courage. We explore nervous system regulation, triggers and the amygdala, and how intentional breathing can restore the prefrontal “steering wh
Crash → Coma → Calling: The Accident That Launched Her with Kayla Rose Masteller
Send us Fan MailA second chance rarely comes how we plan it and Kayla Rose Masteller proves it. In this Hope Unlocked episode, Kayla shares her powerful testimony of a midnight accident, recovery, and the moment Philippians 4:13 became her lifeline. Hear how physical therapy, unexpected provision, and renewed calling led her from Bible college doubts to missions and seven years as a missionary-edu
Doctors Ran Out of Answers—God Didn’t: Healing, Anxiety & Spiritual Warfare with Janell Kremer
Send us Fan MailIf you’ve felt trapped in your body, your mind, or your own home—this episode is for you. Janell Kremer shares her unfiltered story: gallstones during pregnancy, a terrifying postpartum spiral, public panic, and a mysterious illness that left her wasting away while doctors ran out of answers. Then the battle turned spiritual—an oppressive heaviness in her house and suicidal thought
Think You’re Disqualified? From Gang Life to God’s Call with Roosevelt Sargent
Send us Fan MailThink your past disqualifies you? This episode will challenge that lie. Roosevelt Sargent opens up about leaving gang life, becoming a teenage father, and walking through grief, addiction, and the kind of endurance that looks like crying in a bathroom stall, praying, and getting back up anyway. We talk imposter syndrome, learning to trust discernment, and how Roosevelt turned testi
From Fear Loops to Freedom—Rewiring the Mind With God with Connie Tresedder
Send us Fan MailWhen the story you tell yourself shifts, your life can follow. In this episode of Hope Unlocked, minister, author, and former college educator Connie Tresedder shares how inner healing, brain rewiring, and Holy Spirit–led perspective break cycles of fear, comparison, and doubt. We explore triggers, thought patterns, and how the brain treats reminders like reality, plus practical to
Breaking Free from Shame, Lies, and the Stories Stealing Your Peace with Heather Sanchez
Send us Fan MailWhat if the loudest story in your mind isn’t the truth? In this powerful episode, performance coach Heather Sanchez unpacks how hidden belief systems fuel perfectionism, shame, and silence—and how renewing the mind with God’s truth brings freedom. We explore the difference between feelings and truth, why waiting to feel forgiven keeps us stuck, and how lies like “I’m not enough” an
Stop Waiting for Clarity—Peace Is the Real Green Light with Marnie Swedberg
Send us Fan MailIn this Hope Unlocked episode, Kristin Kurtz sits down with Marnie Swedberg to explore calling versus qualification, discerning peace as a guide, and leading with faith when clarity feels foggy. Marnie shares the origin story of Christian Women Speakers, overcoming comparison and perfectionism, and stewarding your voice whether on a platform, in ministry, or at the kitchen table. Y
You Don’t Solve Grief—You Soften It with Bethany Spencer
Send us Fan MailWhat if the ending you never wanted wasn’t the end at all? In this powerful episode of Hope Unlocked, Kristin Kurtz sits down with Bethany Spencer—remarried widow, mother of five, coach, and author—for a raw conversation about grief, lament, and reimagining life after loss. After losing her husband to cancer in just eleven months, Bethany shares how learning to lament with honest p
Grace and Wellness: Hope, Healing, and Holy Grit with Cindy O’Rourke
Send us Fan MailIn this raw, hope-filled episode, Cindy O’Rourke shares a powerful testimony of healing after devastating betrayal, spiritual warfare, and rebuilding discernment through faith. We talk about how God can redeem trauma into purpose—leading Cindy to adopt children with complex needs and launch Grace and Wellness, a med spa and wellness center in Burnsville, Minnesota with a mission to
Designed on Purpose: Gifts, Courage, and a Life Re-Fired with Bill Dickerson
Send us Fan MailWhat if your childhood “trouble” was actually a clue to your calling? Bill Dickerson shares how God-given design shows up early...and how understanding your gifts can unlock purpose, courage, and lasting joy. Learn the three layers of gifts and how they shape relationships, leadership, and work. Bill also unpacks faith-filled obedience, focus in a noisy world, courage that catches
Emotional Maturity & Pruning Toxic Relationships to Protect Your Calling with Kimberly Joy
Send us Fan MailIn this powerful Hope Unlocked episode, Kristin sits down with Kimberly Joy for a hope-filled conversation on emotional maturity, Kingdom leadership, and staying spiritually stable when life shakes you. You’ll learn the difference between instant breakthroughs and long-term growth, why humility and emotional stability mark true maturity, and how the Holy Spirit meets you as Counsel
Helping Others Heal—and Finding Restoration Herself with Kathryn Lichty
Send us Fan MailChristian counselor Kathryn Lichty, founder of One Hope Counseling, shares a powerful journey of listening prayer, inner healing, and faith-led obedience. Kathryn opens up about leaving a secular counseling agency to build a practice rooted in hearing God’s voice—confirmed through Scripture, signs, and timely encouragement. This episode explores trauma, parts work, taking thoughts
He Lost His Voice—Then God Did the Impossible in a Silent ICU with Tim Hunt
Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode, I sit down with Tim Hunt, whose journey through FSHD muscular dystrophy, respiratory failure, and a silent ICU season became the catalyst for his calling as a Christian author. Tim shares how faith, prayer, and unexpected “angels” helped awaken a novel decades in the making. We explore Fields of Faith, a faith-filled historical novel, and dive into practic
From Bull Riding to Brain Rebuilding: Nick Morrison’s Story of Grit, Faith, and Comeback Purpose
Send us Fan MailFormer PBR bull rider turned worship leader, comedian, and keynote speaker Nick Morrison shares how resilience shaped his journey from rodeo arenas to rebuilding his brain after over 50 concussions and a hypoxic injury. We explore faith, mindset, rural ministry, neuroplasticity, and the work ethic that fueled his recovery. Nick reveals the power of laughter as healing, the three co
When Art Becomes Encounter: The Creative Move of God with Claudette Ross
Send us Fan MailIn this inspiring conversation, prophetic artist Claudette Ross shares how creativity can become a pathway to peace, healing, and deeper connection with God. We explore how art, worship, and spiritual sensitivity intersect—and how simple obedience can unlock bold expression, renewed confidence, and surprising breakthroughs. Claudette opens up about cultivating a creative lifestyle,
Stop Striving, Start Transforming: The Power of Belief with Wendy Backlund
Send us Fan MailTransformation starts with belief. In this episode, Wendy Backlund shares how renewing the mind reshapes identity, calling, emotions, and spiritual authority. We discuss hidden beliefs about worth, breaking performance Christianity, and daily practices that make change stick—declarations, movement, and music. A powerful conversation to help you walk in confidence, peace, and the tr
From Broken Nose to Bold Vision: Rebuilding Identity & Purpose with Dr. Dave Jones
Send us Fan MailFormer athlete Dr. Dave Jones shares how a career-ending injury sparked a faith-filled pivot from sports to founding Marketing Ministries and later M Is Good. We explore purpose-driven leadership, rebuilding identity, and Dave’s R7 framework—destiny, vision, strategy, brand, communication, prayer, action. He also breaks down FLAP (fear, lust, anger, pride) and how leaders overcome
The Collapse, the Calling, the Comeback — a Journey of Identity & Faith with Dr. Josephine Ellis
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, family physician and integrative medicine practitioner Dr. Josephine Ellis shares how a moment of collapse became the doorway to clarity, identity, and renewed purpose. We talk about redemption, surrender, whole-person healing, and how God meets us when our plans fall apart. If you’ve been navigating transition, uncertainty, or the feeling of “starting over,” this
How Jesus Broke the Chains of Addiction in Writer Kristian DePue’s Life
Send us Fan MailIn this powerful Hope Unlocked episode, writer Kristian DePue shares his raw journey from small-town dreams to deep addiction, blackout weekends, ER detox, and a life spiraling into isolation. He opens up about grief, shame, and the dark night where spiritual warfare collided with a desperate prayer—“Jesus, help.” What followed was a supernatural breakthrough, unexpected intercessi
Wrecked & Refined—How God Rebuilt Christian Stone's Life, Home & Legacy
Send us Fan MailOn this Hope Unlocked episode, designer and entrepreneur Christian Stone shares how God took her from a hard childhood and deep grief over losing her daughter to building Wrecked and Refined—a faith-fueled lifestyle brand with luxury short-term rentals in Montana, intentional interior design, and handmade home products. She talks about reading Proverbs daily, embracing the Proverbs
The Holy Spirit Encounter That Shattered Fear and Unlocked a Radical New Calling with Devonna Reyes
Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode, Kristin Kurtz and guest Devonna Reyes share a raw testimony of healing from church hurt, a Holy Spirit encounter in a laundry room, and the faith steps that unlocked clarity, courage, and calling. From worship revival to prophetic obedience, miracles on the road, divine provision, and prayer assignments in Washington, DC and New York City, this conversatio
From Ninja Turtles to Bible Warriors: How God Reignited Howard “Quigley” Chang’s Creative Fire
Send us Fan MailFormer Ninja Turtles toy designer Howard “Quigley” Chang shares his redemption story and the God-given vision behind Ancientz—Bible-based collectible figurines reimagining heroes like David & Goliath. We talk faith-led entrepreneurship, identity, prayer, and launching at San Diego Comic-Con. Howard unpacks the Hall of Faith inspiration (Hebrews 11), his shift from serial entrep
The Power of One Yes: Placing God’s Word in Hearts Around the World with Todd Reynolds
Send us Fan MailOn Hope Unlocked, host Kristin Kurtz interviews Todd Reynolds of Sunrise New Testament Ministries on the calling that shifted him from sales to Scripture distribution. After a Sunday school plea for “Bibles in native languages,” Todd launched a lean model that partners with missionaries and local distributors to place affordable Bibles where access is scarce. Hear his near-death te
How Faith and Gratitude Became Keys to Healing, Hope, and Holistic Cancer Recovery with Lori Ball
Send us Fan MailKristin Kurtz interviews Lori Ball, ovarian cancer survivor and founder of Faith & Gratitude. After a CA-125 spike and scans, Lori chose to slow down, seek second opinions, and create a 30-day prehab: immune-supporting nutrition, juicing, movement, PEMF, rebounder, prayer, and journaling. She shares chemo tips—what to wear for ports, what to pack, why to bring your own low-suga
You Have to Know: Melanie Cox on Miracles, Identity, and the Power of a Faith-Filled Yes
Send us Fan MailOn this Hope Unlocked episode, Kristin Kurtz welcomes CEO and author Melanie Cox to talk bold faith, identity in Christ, and saying yes to God. Melanie shares miracles—from infertility to five children, a wildfire rescue, and business decisions led by prayer—plus the heart behind her new book “You Have to Know.” We unpack overcoming anxiety, lies of the enemy, and stepping from suc
From Street Fights to Spiritual Awakening: The Dare 2 Share Story with Greg Stier
Send us Fan MailA knock on a Denver door changed everything. Greg Stier grew up amid fear and fists until a bold preacher shared the gospel—and lit a spark that transformed his family. That spark became Dare 2 Share, a global movement equipping teens to share their faith with courage and clarity. We unpack how ask, admire, admit turns everyday talks into gospel conversations, why Gen Z craves trut
Revival at Home: How Surrender, Faith, and Everyday Obedience Unlock Breakthrough with Alyssa Rahn
Send us Fan MailOn Hope Unlocked, host Kristin Kurtz and guest Alyssa Rahn, host of the Revival Mom Podcast, dive into how revival truly begins at home. Alyssa shares her journey from striving to surrender, learning to rest in God’s timing and say yes to small, Spirit-led nudges. They explore practical ways to hear God’s voice, create space for worship in everyday moments, and lead families throug
Organize Your Life & Business: Simple Systems for Lasting Freedom with Tracy Hoth
Send us Fan MailFeeling drained by clutter? In this powerful episode of Hope Unlocked, Kristin Kurtz sits down with professional organizer and coach Tracy Hoth to explore how small, repeatable systems bring big freedom—at home, in business, and in your heart. Tracy shares her simple definition of “organized,” her five-folder method for taming digital chaos, and practical strategies for ADHD. We ta
Finding Hope After the Fall: How Faith and Resilience Rewrote Her Story with Tasha Schuh
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Hope Unlocked, host Kristin Kurtz welcomes inspirational speaker, author, and coach Tasha Schuh to share her powerful story of resilience, faith, and hope. At just 16, a tragic trapdoor fall left her a C5 quadriplegic—but through her relationship with Jesus, Tasha discovered strength, purpose, hope and joy despite life-changing circumstances. She shares her PATH
Breaking Shame’s Chains & Rising Boldly Into God’s Purpose with Kimberly Joy
Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of Hope Unlocked 🔑, Kimberly Joy, founder of Fellowship of Extraordinary Women (FEW), shares her journey from shame to freedom and divine purpose. She reveals how a life-changing word from God, “You’re the lifter of my daughter’s heads”, which unlocked her calling, connecting pain to purpose. Through biblical insight from 2 Kings 25, she explains what it me
When Faith Moves Mountains: Diane Brask’s Miraculous Story of Global Impact
Send us Fan MailKristin Kurtz welcomes back Diane Brask of Global Seed Planters to share an Ephesians 3:20 testimony of God’s faithfulness. From deep roots on a Wisconsin farm to wings spanning the nations, Diane has spent decades reaching unreached people groups through discipleship, leadership training, and practical missions. She shares a powerful update on a recent season marked by 66,000 salv
Prophetic Worship, Holy Spirit Fire & Songs of Victory with Brigitte Donoho
Send us Fan MailWorship leader & songwriter Brigitte Donoho joins Kristin Kurtz on the Hope Unlocked podcast to share her testimony of deliverance, freedom from legalism, and saying yes to Holy Spirit–led ministry. A wife, homeschool mom, and prophetic worshiper, Brigitte talks family-on-mission, starting home worship nights, and her creative process. Hear the story behind her EP This Is That,
Unveiling The Bridal Covenant with Michele Keen: A Prophetic Message for Such a Time as This
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Hope Unlocked, Kristin Kurtz welcomes back Michele Keen to unveil her long-awaited book, The Bridal Covenant, releasing September 25, 2025. Born out of a Holy Spirit encounter and a prophetic call to write, Michele shares the journey of carrying and birthing this message for such a time as this. Together they dive into themes of covenant, identity, and Kingdom de
Master Storycraft: Unlocking the Power of Storytelling and Hope with Mark Foster
Send us Fan MailPastor and storyteller Mark Foster joins Hope Unlocked to show how story captures hearts and brings messages to life. He shares his journey as pastor, handyman, and homeschool dad, and the moment he brought stories back into preaching. We explore why “don’t rush to the moral” keeps people leaning in and how everyday moments can spark transformation and HOPE (agency!). Mark also sha
Called to Build with Brooke Domek: Equipping the Church to Rise, Lead, and Multiply
Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of Hope Unlocked, host Kristin Kurtz welcomes Brooke Domek, Executive Director of Run Free, to share her testimony of transformation, calling, and leadership. From her radical salvation story to equipping churches through discipleship, executive coaching, and organizational strategy, Brooke speaks on building the local church, embracing hidden potential, an
She Survived the Darkness—Then God Rewired Her Heart | Vanessta Spark’s Redemption Story
Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of Hope Unlocked, Kristin Kurtz welcomes Vanessta Spark, founder of Spark Our Spirit Ministries, to share her journey from trauma to transformation. Vanessta reveals how Jesus healed deep wounds of depression, loneliness, and emotional pain through inner healing and Immanuel Prayer. She now equips women to tear down walls around their hearts and embrace fre
Living Fearless with Donna Winship: Identity Unlocked, Freedom Released, Faith Unleashed
Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Hope Unlocked, host Kristin Kurtz welcomes Donna Winship of Identity Exchange for a powerful conversation on faith, courage, and living fearless. Donna shares her journey with husband Jamie Winship, their 42 years of marriage, raising a family overseas, and how saying “yes” to God has transformed lives across nations. Discover how identity, freedom, and trust in
Her Battle, His Victory: Amy Dial’s Story of Redemption and Freedom in Ring of Fire
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Hope Unlocked, Kristin Kurtz welcomes back Amy Dial, founder of Fit for the Kingdom Outreach, to celebrate the release of her new book Ring of Fire. Amy shares the powerful story behind the book—her near-abortion testimony, the tactics of the enemy, and how Jesus redeemed her story with hope, healing, and restoration. Written as both memoir and ministry tool, Rin
God’s Unexpected Call That Changed Everything—Faith, Politics & Purpose with Dr. Linda Lee Tarver
Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of Hope Unlocked, host Kristin Kurtz welcomes Dr. Linda Lee Tarver, a leader, author, and ministry voice with a remarkable journey of faith, politics, and education reform. She shares her upbringing as the youngest of ten, her family’s history of resilience, and her call from God into the political arena. From serving as an election integrity expert, to pri
From Grief to Glory: Worship, Faith, and Following God’s Voice with Reina Rose
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Hope Unlocked, host Kristin Kurtz welcomes worship leader and singer-songwriter Reina Rose of Crowns of Glory. Reina shares her powerful testimony of following God’s voice, building a worship team from a prophetic word, and navigating deep grief through music and faith. From Northern California to the nations, hear how God opened doors, brought beauty from ashes,
From Devastation to Hope: JoBeth Polley's Journey Through Grief, Loss & God's Redemption
Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of Hope Unlocked, Kristin Kurtz welcomes JoBeth Polley, a grief specialist and courageous young widow, who shares her raw and redemptive journey through infertility, foster adoption, and the heartbreaking loss of her husband to terminal brain cancer. JoBeth reveals how God met her in the darkest places, the tools that helped her heal—including equine therap
Re-Fired, Not Retired: Liz Doyle’s 56-Year Journey of Faith, Risk, and Revival
Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of Hope Unlocked, host Kristin Kurtz welcomes global ministry leader Liz Doyle, founder of She Leads America. Liz shares her incredible 56-year journey of boldly preaching the Gospel across war zones, mobilizing women in 60 nations, and launching She Leads chapters in the U.S., U.K., and beyond. Liz’s story is one of fearless obedience, supernatural protect
Reign in Royalty with Deb Yoerg: Unlocking Healing, Identity & Bold Kingdom Purpose
Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of Hope Unlocked, host Kristin Kurtz welcomes back Deb Yoerg—Kingdom coach, author, and founder of Reign in Royalty. Deb shares her testimony of healing, identity, and freedom through Christ, unveiling her new workbook Reign In Royalty: Kingdom Coaching Program for Women and 100-day I Am devotional journal Reign in Royalty: Journal Companion. Together, they
Just a Sling and a Stone: Tim Pearson’s Mission to Capture the Unseen and Tell Kingdom Stories Through the Lens
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Hope Unlocked, Kristin Kurtz welcomes Tim Pearson, founder of Just a Sling and a Stone, a nonprofit ministry using photography and video to help under-resourced ministries share their stories. After a mission trip to the Himalayas, Tim felt a holy nudge: “What am I doing with these photos?” That question led to documenting powerful stories in Uganda, Tanzania, an
Never Too Late: Susan Otten’s Appalachian Trailblazing Story of Hope and Holy Grit
Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of Hope Unlocked, host Kristin Kurtz welcomes Susan Otten—trailblazer, entrepreneur, and founder of Indie Do Good—for an unforgettable story of faith, endurance, and purpose. Susan shares how, at age 65, she hiked 2,194 miles of the Appalachian Trail with her daughter to raise nearly $100,000 for Parkinson’s research in honor of her husband. Along the way,
From Pain to Purpose: How Tammy Ryder-Harms Is Transforming Teen Lives with Kaleidoscope Teens
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Hope Unlocked, Kristin Kurtz welcomes Tammy Ryder-Harms, founder of Kaleidoscope Teens, to share her powerful story of turning trauma into transformation. After navigating domestic abuse and her daughter’s mental health crisis, Tammy launched a life-changing nonprofit that offers immediate, no-cost support to teens in need. With suicide rates rising and youth hop
When Worship Becomes Warfare: Codye Reystead’s Holy Resilience and Prophetic Art
Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of Hope Unlocked, host Kristin Kurtz welcomes back prophetic artist and author Codye Reystead. Codye shares the deeply moving story behind her creative calling, chronic illness journey, and the supernatural strength God provides as she paints live during worship events. Through raw testimony and Holy Spirit wisdom, this conversation explores faith through s
From Rock Bottom to Redeemed: Lindsey Cooper’s Story of God’s Relentless Grace
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Hope Unlocked, host Kristin Kurtz welcomes Lindsey Cooper for a Holy Spirit-led conversation filled with honesty, grit, and God’s redeeming power. Lindsey shares how the Lord met her in the midst of addiction, identity struggles, and unexpected detours—turning every setback into a setup for redemption. Her powerful story is one of relentless grace, restored ident
A Holy Shift: Breaking Delay and Stepping Boldly Into God's Assignment with Linda D. Moore
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Hope Unlocked, Kristin Kurtz sits down with Linda D. Moore for a powerful, Spirit-led conversation. Linda shares how God has moved through her story—including powerful moments of surrender, divine redirection, and obedience that unlocked her next steps. Together, they talk about hope, healing, and how to walk boldly into your God-given assignment, no matter your
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