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Open Doors: Conversations with Heart of the Father
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Open Doors is a conversation about inviting God’s love, presence, and power into our hearts. We are friends and teammates from Heart of the Father Ministries who share in the mission of setting captive hearts free through Unbound ministry. We’ll be touching on the impact of Neal Lozano’s book, Unbound, and hearing stories of lives changed through Unbound ministry. At times we’ll dig deep into the Five Keys of Unbound, simple responses to the gospel with profound impact on hearts and lives. Join us for stories, insights, reflections, and prayer as we seek Him together! Learn more at www.heartofthefather.com. Music by Christian Harper. Artwork by Rosemary Strohm at Command-S.
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From Playboy to Prodigal Son with Neal Lozano and Kevin Kuster
5d ago00:38:01Tap to summarizeIn this final episode of Season 5, Neal sits down with Kevin Kuster, author of From Playboy to Prodigal Son which recounts how the former Playboy photographer turned devout follower of Jesus. Kevin shares how an undiagnosed learning disability in childhood planted the lie that he was “stupid” and how that false belief caused decades of striving, shame, and imposter syndrome.Through a powerful encounter with God and the gentle deliverance at an Unbound Conference, Kevin gained freedom from fear and self-condemnation. He recounts the moment he sensed God saying to him, “I will never leave you.” From the elaborate parties in Hollywood to receiving prayer, he pulls back the curtain on power, celebrity, and pornography, sharing how hefound salvation where he least expected it, in the arms of a loving God.Kevin’s story tells of childhood humiliation, then worldly success, and finally the grace of confession, forgiveness, and reconciliation — including a profound healing moment with his father. He is now an inspirational speaker and co-founder of Watts of Love, a global nonprofit that distributes life-changing solar lights to people living in extreme poverty.This episode speaks directly to anyone carrying hidden shame, battling addiction, feeling trapped in hopelessness, or wondering if freedom is truly possible. With compassion, humor, and profound honesty, Neal and Kevin remind listeners that no wound is too deep, no past too broken, and no person beyond the reach of the Father’s love.Find From Playboy to Prodigal Son Help us continue to bring you more episodes and donate hereSee our upcoming eventsSign up for new episode drop alertsSign up for our EnewsRelease: May 2026Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper
Transcribe →Return, Repair, and Rest with Jenn Lozano and Jacqueline Harper
2w ago00:30:41Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Jenn shares a message she gave at a recent women’s retreat about God’s invitation to experience His blessed life through Jesus. Every invitation calls for a response, and Jenn explores that response through three powerful “R’s”: Return, Repair, and Rest.Return reminds us that God is always pursuing us in love. It begins with recognizing our need for Him. Jenn and Jacqueline discuss the ways God draws us back to Himself, sometimes through dreams or interventions.Repair requires acknowledging what happened and then problem-solving about what to do differently. Jesus emphasized repentance, or metanoia, the Greek word for a transformed mind that leads to a changed action. Through Him, true repair and restoration are possible in our relationships with others and with the Lord.Rest invites us to live rooted, knowing that God’s love does not waiver. We can dwell in the Father's blessing—knowing that we are sons and daughters. Jesus himself rested and showed us that letting go of the 'to-do' list can sometimes be a path to provision.And for a little trivia fun: True or False — Matt Lozano is surprisingly handy with home improvements? Listen to this episode to find out!*We had some technological issues with sound on this one, so it's good, but not our A game. Help us continue to bring you more episodes and donate hereSee our upcoming eventsSign up for new episode drop alertsSign up for our EnewsRelease: May 2026Music by Christian HarperProduction by Jacqueline Harper
Transcribe →Boldly Beloved: From Brokenness to Radical Love with Neal Lozano and Kim Zember
3w ago00:33:14Tap to summarizeJoin Neal Lozano in this powerful and deeply personal conversation as he speaks with Kim Zember, speaker, missionary, and author of Restless Heart: My Struggle with Life and Sexuality. Kim shares her powerful message about the greater love and freedom found in Jesus, which is the foundation of her ministry, Boldly Beloved.Kim describes the boldness of her ministry as coming from the radical love she is continually learning and receiving from God the Father. She explains that her ministry helps people move from feeling unloved to becoming "beloved" by God, emphasizing that the word beloved comes from two words: Be Loved. The heart of her message is to trust that God is good and ask Him for an encounter.During the discussion, Kim shares her personal struggles, wrestling with identity, sexuality, and brokenness. She highlights that the opposite of any sin is God, saying “Come as you are. Let Him encounter you, because when you meet a greater love, the lesser loves aren't as appealing.” Together, they unpack themes of shame, intimacy, spiritual healing, and the power of experiencing God personally, not just knowing about Him.Kim concludes by sharing about her mission work in Africa through Unforgotten Faces, helping orphans and widows, and encourages listeners toward "Complete Victory" by trusting that God is not finished.Help us continue to bring you more episodes and donate hereSee our upcoming eventsSign up for new episode drop alertsSign up for our EnewsRelease: April 2026Music by Christian HarperProduction by Jacqueline Harper
Transcribe →That They May Be One: A Call to Unity with Matt and Jenn Lozano and Adriana Gonzalez
4w ago00:30:17Tap to summarizeJoin Matt and Jenn as they discuss the upcoming film,That They May Be One, with Heart of the Father board member Adriana Gonzales. The film — which features contributors like Francis Chan, Dr. Ralph Martin, Dr. Mary Healy, and our own Matt Lozano — examines Christian unity as an important pursuit and burden for the Church today.The discussion emphasizes that unity is not just an idea but an obedience we must live out, fulfilling the prayer of Jesus in John 17. The film explores the Holy Spirit’s work since 1901, demonstrating how historical outpourings, such as Azusa Street, broke down barriers, proving that God uses unity for His outpouring. Matt notes that when we recognize Christ as the head, we find our family in the body.Adriana also shares personal and practical suggestions for pursuing unity along with a 10-day prayer plan following the film's release that concludes on Pentecost 2026!That They May Be One will be released in theaters May 19 and 20. Find more information at thattheymaybeonefilm.com and flourishyourfaith.org.Come join us as we hope to align our hearts with Jesus’ final prayer: that we may be one.Help us continue to bring you more episodes and donate hereSee our upcoming eventsSign up for new episode drop alertsFind the trailer for That They May Be OneRelease: April 2026Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper
Transcribe →Renouncing Reiki: A Former Psychic Finds Freedom Through Unbound with Lisa Livezey and Meg Ethridge
Apr 1600:39:09Tap to summarizeWhat happens when someone deeply involved in psychic practices and Reiki realizes it isn’t bringing real healing?In this fascinating episode, Lisa sits down with ministry team member Meg Ethridge, a former psychic and Reiki master, who shares her journey out of the occult and into true freedom.Spurred by a sincere desire to help people coupled with intermittent psychic experiences, Meg opened a storefront offering occult services to clients. “I didn’t go looking for the occult, the occult found me,” she explains. But over time, she began to recognize that these practices were not helping people in the way she had hoped.Meg shares candidly what led her into the world of the occult, what brought her back to the church, and how she eventually was pointed towards Heart of the Father Ministries. Her story reaches a profound moment when she shares, "And by the time I got to the end of [the Unbound session], for the first time I felt the Holy Spirit literally come through the top of my head through my whole body.” In a culture where social media often glamorizes occult practices as sources of insight or empowerment, Meg’s story provides a powerful witness that real healing comes from one Source alone. If you’ve ever been curious about the reality behind psychic practices, or are searching for deeper spiritual healing, this episode is for you.Don’t miss this riveting conversation that proclaims the truth of God’s love, His mercy, and the freedom He longs to give.Help us continue to bring you more episodes and donate hereSee our upcoming eventsSign up for new episode drop alertsFind the trailer for That They May Be OneRelease: April 2026Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper
Transcribe →From Distance to Freedom with Matt Lozano and Alejandro Rivero
Apr 900:21:42Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we meet Alejandro Rivero, a husband, father, and businessman from Mexico whose relationship with God was once distant—but through the power of Unbound Ministry, he came to know the Father in a loving and personal way.“Something was changing inside of me,” Alejandro shares regarding the transformation of his faith. He describes how the Holy Spirit brought to light a childhood memory that helped him recognize lies he had believed. That moment opened the door to healing and greater understanding.Moved by his new freedom, Alejandro made it his mission to help others in Spanish-speaking countries experience the same love of the Heavenly Father. Among Alejandro’s initiatives are weekend retreats for college students to become trained in the Five Keys, and equipping others to bring Unbound Ministry across Mexico. He and his team are participating in Pentecost2026.com in Cancun, continuing in their mission to share freedom and the Father’s love.Listen today to hear Alejandro’s personal and profound story of how healing begins with truth!Help us continue to bring you more episodes and donate hereSee our upcoming eventsSign up for new episode drop alertsRelease: April 2026Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper
Transcribe →Personal Prayer Book Study Chapters 10 & 11: From Encounter to Likeness
Apr 200:28:59Tap to summarizeIn this final episode of our book study, Jenn, Matt, and Lisa bring everything together by exploring two powerful themes: charismatic prayer and the ultimate call to become like Him. What does it really mean to pray in the Spirit, and how does that kind of prayer actually transform us?The three talk about how charismatic prayer isn’t just about emotional expression or spiritual gifts, but about surrender, intimacy, and allowing the Holy Spirit to shape us from within. As they reflect on the final chapter, we turn our attention to the deeper promise at the heart of the Christian life: that through grace, we are being conformed more and more into the likeness of Christ.This episode is both a conclusion and an invitation to continue seeking the Holy Spirit, to remain open in prayer, and to trust that God is faithfully at work in us.Because in the end, prayer isn’t just something we do… it’s how we become who we were made to be. Find Personal Prayer: A Guide to Receiving the Father’s LoveHelp us continue to bring you more episodes and donate hereSee our upcoming eventsSign up for new episode drop alertsRelease: April 2026Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper
Transcribe →Personal Prayer Book Study Chapters 8 & 9: With Word and Sacrament
Mar 2600:33:04Tap to summarizeIn this week’s episode of Open Doors Podcast, Emily, Jacqueline, and Lisa continue their Lenten book study on Personal Prayer: A Guide to Receiving the Father’s Love, diving into chapters on Scripture, Eucharistic adoration, and devotional prayer. The conversation explores the richness of Lectio Divina, an ancient practice that helps Christians engage more deeply with sacred Scripture. Emily describes it as “chewing” on the Word of God, noting, “It gives you permission to think out loud with God in prayer.Listen as all three women share dynamic personal examples on topics including scripture memorization, miraculous answered prayer, Adoration chapels, and repeating “The Jesus Prayer” — a devotion rooted in ancient monasticism.And don’t miss Jacqueline’s story about a time in college when the Lord spoke to her through scripture and it proved life-changing!For next week, read Chapters 10 & 11 and tune in to hear the final episode of our Lenten Series on Personal Prayer: A Guide to Receiving the Father’s Love.Find the Lenten Study Reading ScheduleHelp us continue to bring you more episodes and donate hereSee our upcoming eventsSign up for new episode drop alertsRelease: March 2026Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper
Transcribe →Personal Prayer Book Study Chapters 6 & 7: Poverty and Liturgical Prayer
Mar 1900:36:12Tap to summarizeJacqueline, Jenn, and Lisa continue our Open Doors podcast walk through Personal Prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father’s Love. In Chapter 6, they discuss the honest, sometimes uncomfortable journey that exists within the human condition caused by original sin and one’s own limitations. They talk about the temptation to discouragement, the “pit of desolation,” and how the Five Keys of Unbound help remove barriers that keep us from experiencing the Father’s love. Jacqueline shares how God met her in a very dark season and later used that experience to help her accompany others in their dark place. Jenn reflects on Jesus’ tender encounter with the apostle Peter by the fire on the shore of the Sea of Tiberias and how the Lord approaches each of us with the same mercy.The three explore St. Thérèse’s Little Way as an invitation to bow low, surrender, and embrace our littleness, as opposed to just “trying harder.” Under Chapter 7, they discuss the beauty and stability of liturgical prayer, which the authors describe as “Heaven on Earth,” and how it can be a call to enter, respond, and participate.Find the Lenten Study Reading ScheduleHelp Us Make Room for One More and donate hereSee our upcoming eventsSign up for new episode drop alertsRelease: March 2026Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper
Transcribe →Personal Prayer Book Study Chapters 4 & 5: Loving Faith & A Hidden God
Mar 1200:30:47Tap to summarizeIn this episode Jacqueline, Jenn, and Lisa cover Chapters 4 and 5 of our Lenten study of Personal Prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father’s Love. These three examine the depths of loving God by touching on themes like surrender, self-absorption, suffering, and praying to a hidden God. The Lord is always drawing us to himself, giving us faith. Coupled with our natural efforts, however feeble, our faith is met and sustained by Him. Jenn likens Matt’s call into ministry to an example from Chapter 4 and emphasizes their surety of God’s timing in the moment. She also speaks about her experience in reading Personal Prayer, feeling challenged to full abandonment and pursuit of the Lord. She speaks of offering up suffering to Him rather than allowing for self pity or self absorption.Lisa highlights the Psalms as the “Christian’s prayerbook,” giving examples of the Psalmist’s words that aid the heartcry within varied places of human experience. Jesus is our example of turning to God when feeling forsaken and He will rebuild amidst divine silence. They conclude this conversation with a deep prayer surrounding words from St. Paul of the Cross that speak of surrender and abandonment to God’s will.Just when you think this book can't get any better, it does. Listen and share with a friend!Find the Lenten Study Reading ScheduleSee our upcoming eventsSign up for new episode drop alertsRelease: March 2026Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper
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