Open Doors: Conversations with Heart of the Father

In 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

Join 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

Join 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

What 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

In 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

In 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

In 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

Jacqueline, 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

In 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

Join us in covering Chapters 2 & 3 of our Lenten book study: Personal Prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father’s Love with Jenn, Jacqueline, and Emily. This beautiful conversation explores how prayer is less about performance and more about relationship with a loving Father.“It got me excited for prayer!” Emily shares, reflecting on the book’s image of communion with God as two drops of wax melting together, fused in a way that can never be separated. Together these three talk about opening up to the Lord in new and vulnerable ways. Jacqueline reflects on the shared root of the words attention and tension, noting how prayer draws her out of her own concerns and into deeper intimacy with God. “I want to be attentive so the Lord can draw me in,” she says.Chapter Two lists six “entrances” to vulnerability and stresses the importance of persevering in prayer. Jenn, Jacqueline, and Emily openly share how these themes apply to their own spiritual lives as they “keep showing up.” The episode also explores three levels of conversation in prayer—transactional, positional, and transformational—and how God invites us into deeper dialogue with Him. Finally, the hosts dive into the mystery of silence, drawing on insights from St. John of the Cross, who teaches that God’s eternal “word” is spoken from silence.Emily concludes with a personal story drawn from her silent retreats, offering insight into ways God calms our fears and meets us in the stillness.Find the Lenten Study Reading ScheduleSee our upcoming eventsSign up for new episode drop alertsRelease: March 2026Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper

“The Introduction is something I often skip in a book,” Jacqueline admits with a laugh,  “but this one was so good I read it three times!” She continues on to emphasize the word “receiving” from the title of our Lenten book, Personal Prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father’s Love. Jacqueline, Emily, and Lisa sweetly unpack the idea of being vulnerable in contemplative prayer and delve further into the focus of Lenten disciplines and how dying to oneself brings about fruit. They discuss how prayer reshapes the way we relate to others, whether in marriage, moments of conflict, or even toward those we struggle to forgive. They then explore how prayer softens the heart and makes room for full, authentic forgiveness.Lisa offers a vivid image from the St. Vincent Archabbey,  a bubbling fountain with its source likened to the Lords’ streams from which we draw, letting Jesus reveal Himself to us so we bubble over.The episode concludes with lines from a hymn that speak of the overflowing fountain of God’s redeeming love.Join us and go deeper in prayer, vulnerability, and the fruit of dying to self.For next week: Read Chapters 2 & 3 of Personal Prayer Find the Lenten Study Reading ScheduleSee our upcoming eventsSign up for new episode drop alertsRelease: February 2026Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper

For our Lenten series kick-off, join Matt as he hosts Fr. Boniface Hicks , Benedictine monk, spiritual director, and co-author of Personal Prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father’s Love.This deep and practical book brings the depth of human experience together with the traditions of Christian prayer to present the path to an intimate and vulnerable relationship with God. God so longs for this intimacy with us!Fr. Boniface describes different types of conversations and how they relate to sharing one's heart and whole life with God. He explains how we encounter God in the silence of contemplative prayer, tying it back to that fundamental relationship of an infant in its mother’s arms.We learn from Fr. Boniface his favorite forms of prayer and in “keeping it real,” he shares a personal prayer struggle and how he works with that part of himself. Join us for this wonderful series about prayer and receive the Father's love in a profoundly personal way.For next week: Read the Introduction and Chapter One of Personal Prayer and tune in for a discussion between Jacqueline, Emily, and Lisa.See our upcoming eventsSign up for new episode drop alertsRelease: February 2026Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper

In this episode, host Jenn Lozano welcomes back  Bonnie O’Neil, author, spiritual director, and executive director of Alpha Mid-Atlantic, to discuss her newly released Lenten devotional, Where the Light of Hope Falls: A Lenten Journey of Returning, Rest, and Rescue.As Lent approaches, Bonnie shares the heart behind writing a guided devotional that moves beyond behavior modification and into deeper relationship with Jesus. Drawing from Isaiah 55, she outlines the book’s journey: beginning with who Jesus is, growing comfortable with confession and repentance, confronting deeper patterns like shame and scarcity, and ultimately moving outward to become agents of light in the world. With wisdom from her experience in spiritual direction, she offers encouragement for persevering when self-examination feels difficult and encourages us to find deeper freedom in Christ!The episode closes with a peaceful, guided prayer inviting listeners to rest in the boundless mercy of God and enter Lent grounded in His love.Learn more about Bonnie and her books here.Find her on a previous episodes "Is God Still Good Even When Life Isn't?"See our upcoming eventsSign up for new episode drop alertsRelease: February 2026Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper

“My heart just longs to see freedom in the body of Christ,” shares Emily Wilson in this intimate conversation with Jacqueline Harper about helping a friend, and how the gospel invites all of us into the work of setting hearts free. Drawing from John 11 and the story of Lazarus, we reflect on Jesus’ powerful command: “Unbind him and let him go.” While Jesus brings life, He also invites His people to walk alongside one another in the ongoing work of unbinding.Together, we explore the heart of Unbound Ministry, the Five Keys, and how they are not just a formal prayer model, but practical gospel responses meant for everyday life, in friendships, families, moms’ groups, ministry settings, and beyond. Emily shares her personal journey into inner healing ministry and her growing desire to not only proclaim the gospel, but to invite others to respond to it. Jacqueline reflects on decades of experience walking with women, especially mothers, using forgiveness, renunciation, and blessing as tools for real transformation.Jacqueline outlines the path for becoming familiar with Unbound Ministry and how to be trained in the Five Keys. She shares her favorite talk in the Freedom in Christ series and how it helped her heal her relationship with her earthly father.Emily tells why in the Basic Ministry Training’s “The Power of the Gospel” talk is her favorite and how the Keys are a tool for the everyday believer. She expounds upon her own experience with the Basic Training and also shares her favorite teaching from the Advanced Training.Whether you’re brand new to Unbound or have been praying with others for years, this episode is an invitation to rediscover the power of the gospel, and to ask yourself, “Is the Lord drawing you share about Unbound Ministry with a friend?"Find out more on our website, heartofthefather.comFind our Unbound Training materialsSee our Unbound Ecourse offeringsListen to the Forgiveness talkFind The Power of the Gospel talkListen to the Leaning on the Holy Spirit talkGet to know Emily in this Open Doors episodeSee our upcoming eventsSign up for new episode drop alertsRelease: February 2026Music by Christian HarperProduction by Jacqueline Harper

Enjoy a warm conversation as Jacqueline Harper interviews Lisa Livezey, Communications Coordinator at Heart of the Father Ministries. They reminisce of times spent with their grandmothers, Lisa’s family, her beginnings at Heart of the Father, why she loves Unbound, and other ways in which Lisa ministers in her own life.Lisa shares about the divine timing surrounding her coming onboard at Heart of the Father Ministries and of a Five Keys moment in the middle of the night during her first week of work! She names several personally-significant scripture verses and lists some of her favorite things about working at Heart of the Father Ministries.At the end of the episode, Lisa mentions her book, Minding Mom: A Caregiver’s Devotional Story based on the season she cared for her mother, and also her weekly one-minute devotions published at lisalivezey.com.Check out Lisa’s recent appearance on EWTN television and radio!Find out more on our website, heartofthefather.comSee our upcoming eventsSign up for new episode drop alertsRelease: January 2026Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper

In this episode Matt speaks with Pastor Jakob Kerlin of Victory Church and Dave Hall from the Pittsburgh/Greensburg Unbound team about ministering together at a maximum security prison. The conversation offers a rare and honest look at what it’s like to bring the light of Christ into one of the darkest places, and to witness deep spiritual freedom where physical freedom is absent.Pastor Jakob and Dave share their impressions beginning with the security process, the sense of darkness inside, and the chaplain being a light leading to freedom.We learn of the powerful ministry time, with inmates praying through their stories, listening to their hearts and seeing God work! The men receiving prayer were willing and fertile for Unbound—hungry to be free—saying they’d been counting down the days until the team arrived. Dave was reminded of words from Luke 7, “Nowhere in all of Israel have I seen such faith!” He marveled at the openness and honesty of the inmates. “You can feel His joy in each and every one of them.”Special thanks to the prison chaplain who invited and prepared the men, and to the donors who made this trip, and the free workbooks, possible. Your support directly impacts lives behind prison walls.The Lord is near to the broken-hearted. Psalm 34:18Find out more on our website, heartofthefather.comSee our upcoming eventsSign up for new episode drop alertsRelease: January 2026Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper

What does it truly mean to live as sons and daughters of God? In this episode, Emily and Jenn begin the New Year by talking about the heart of Christian identity: living as beloved children of the Father. Their conversation unfolds with warmth, humor, and insight. It's a keeper!Through personal stories and scripture, Emily and Jenn reflect on how sonship and daughterhood shape every aspect of our lives. They explore three key dimensions of this identity: having a home in the Father’s house, spending intimate and honest time with Him, and receiving an inheritance that begins now and finds its fulfillment in heaven.Emily and Jenn invite you to start the year not with pressure or perfection, but with rest, trust, and confidence in the Father’s love and to live each day more fully as His sons and daughters.Find out more on our website, heartofthefather.comLearn more about Abba's HeartSee our upcoming eventsSign up for new episode drop alertsRelease: January 2026Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper

Meet David and Anne Trufant, married 44 years, Emeritus Executive Directors for two camps, and still serving the Lord!!We hear the Trufants' tale of how they first met. “I probably was the last person on his list,” Anne quips.Early in their family life, with four young children, the Trufants dreamed of owning a summer camp, but “we didn’t have any money,” said David. We learn the amazing way in which God opened doors and made a way,  including Anne receiving a word from the Lord in the grocery store parking lot.The Trufants tell of the beautiful ministry of the camps, how they managed it with seven children of their own, a miraculous healing story, passing it along to the next generation, their connections with St. Mother Teresa, and their latest ministry: Mission on the Mountain. Don’t miss this fun, faith-filled episode, even if  just to hear how Dave’s lips “just went over and kissed” Anne!Find out more about the Trufants work at themissiononthemountain.comFind out more on our website, heartofthefather.comRelease: January 2026Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper

Love is the topic of this final episode of our Advent series as Lisa hosts Matt and Jenn, who recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. They discuss the two sides of love – both in the context of marriage and in our relationship with Jesus as we approach Christmas.There is the “feelings” kind of love and then there is the deeper love which equals commitment. Sometimes this means doing something we don’t feel like doing, but it brings about depth and purpose within a relationship. We hear about their beginnings – when Matt realized he “wanted out of the friend zone,” and how Jenn sensed God’s leading in their relationship.Jenn and Matt also share their first-love experiences surrounding Christmas. They also discuss the reality of Mary and Joseph’s experience that required sacrifice, faith, and uncertainty amidst their love for Jesus.Jenn reminds us that Jesus knew what He was saying ‘yes’ to when He was willing to come to earth and Matt expounds upon Jesus’ Messianic identity and upon whom that role hinges. As we contemplate the message of Jesus coming to earth, we have a choice to make. Will we make room  in our hearts for Him?Invest in Hope with us here!Free to Be Holy  by Matt LozanoAbba's Heart  co-authored by Matt Lozano and Neal LozanoThrough the Heart of St. Joseph by Fr. Boniface HicksUnbound Basic Training E-Course starts January 11thFind out more on our website, heartofthefather.comRelease: December 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper

Join Jacqueline, Janet, and Lisa for the third week of our Advent series as we explore something we’re all craving these days: real joy. With so much heaviness in the world, joy can feel distant or even confusing. So what is this kind of joy we’re meant to experience, and why can it feel so hard to hold onto?In this episode, these three dig into the meaning of joy from a faith perspective, but also through personal stories that show what it looks like in real life. Janet provides several helpful definitions of joy – something that enables us to place confidence in God’s plan even through suffering and trials. It is a fruit of the Holy Spirit that resonates from being in the presence of Jesus, allowing us to not complain or be afraid amidst hard times. Joy is a gift from God that flows into our hearts – a sign of God being with us.You’ll hear personal stories from Janet and Lisa of a time when joy showed up unexpectedly and how Jacqueline sees present-day joy as a hint at the heavenly joy we will know one day.How do we cultivate joy in our lives? A purposeful change of heart posture can help, but ultimately it is a deep-seated response to being with the Lord. Janet offers practical advice  along with some ways that the Five Keys of Unbound tie in with experiencing greater joy.“It brings me joy every time I minister to someone,” says Janet. She describes an Unbound session where the prayer recipient’s entire countenance changed after Unbound Ministry, which Jacqueline describes as the “edge of heaven.” How can you reconnect with joy this week?Listen to the very end so you can join in the “Hallelujah!” Join our team next week for reflections  on the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent!Invest in Hope with us here!Find out more on our website, heartofthefather.comRelease: December 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper

Can you think of a time in your life when you experienced profound peace? That is the kickoff question for the second podcast of our Open Doors Advent series as Jenn hosts Neal and Jacqueline in talking about the peace that Jesus brings.The birth of Jesus can be described as: A message of peace from the heart of our Heavenly Father.Neal encourages listeners to pursue a relationship with Jesus because He Himself is our peace (Ephesians 2:14). It was the intention of God to bring peace through the death and resurrection of Christ and when we encounter Him, He becomes our peace.How do we approach the battles of life knowing that Jesus is our peace? “This is where the rubber meets the road,” says Neal. We are in a battle to trust God and remain in Him, so His peace may be present to us in all situations.There will be times when we press in during a crisis and God breaks in and brings peace in the midst of a conflict. When we allow Jesus to be our peace, He is our hope for reconciliation with one another or any division we can think of right now. Jesus left His place with the Heavenly Father, bringing peace into the darkness of earth. He pursued us. With Jesus’ light and peace, we too can dispel the darkness.Listen today and deepen your Advent journey with the Prince of Peace!Join our team next week for reflections  on the readings for the Third Sunday of Advent!Invest in Hope with us here!Find out more on our website, heartofthefather.comRelease: December 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper

Welcome to a new Advent season on Open Doors! In this first Advent episode , host Jacqueline joins friends Jenn and Lisa to explore the rich theme of hope. Together, they reflect on the difference between hope and optimism, drawing from this Sunday’s Advent readings in Isaiah, Romans, Thessalonians, and the Gospel call to “stay awake.”Through stories, scripture, and lively conversation, including a few fun “Would You Rather?” Christmas questions, the trio unpacks hope as an active, expectant trust in God’s promises, even when circumstances feel uncertain. They share moving examples from personal life, history, and the saints, and offer encouragement for anchoring ourselves in Christ during seasons of waiting.Where is God calling you to live in hope this week? Join our team next week for reflections  on the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent!Invest in Hope with us here!Find out more on our website, heartofthefather.comRelease: November 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper

In this thoughtful episode, Matt Lozano sits down with clinical psychologist, author, and deliverance minister Dr. Sean Tobin. Together they explore how a renewed understanding of God’s sovereignty transforms the way we approach healing and deliverance.Dr. Tobin shares his remarkable faith journey—from years of atheism, to discerning priesthood, to discovering his calling as a psychologist integrating faith, healing, and deliverance. He offers an eye-opening account of a woman who experienced years of dramatic manifestations, and how a gentle, Spirit-led approach brought breakthrough where confrontation had not.Matt and Sean unpack common pitfalls in deliverance ministry, including superstition, fear-based spirituality, and placing trust in formulas rather than in God’s love. They discuss Sean’s book Big God Little Devil, which reframes the enemy’s activity in light of God’s providence and invites believers into deeper confidence, childlike trust, and holistic healing.The episode concludes with a prayerful reflection inspired by St. Thérèse, helping listeners rest in God’s arms and receive His grace in their own areas of struggle.Find Big God, Little DevilTake a look at Dr. Tobin's website  Join us at our Freedom in Christ conference November 21 & 22  Release: November 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Jacqueline Harper and Emily Wilson

Listen as Jenn and Matt Lozano sit down to unpack a powerful homily by Fr. Mike Schmitz on “Nunc Coepi”, Latin for “Now I Begin.”  Together, they explore what it means to begin again as followers of Christ, even after failure, discouragement, or doubt.Jenn and Matt share candid stories from their own lives, from breakfast table reflections to lessons learned through Unbound Ministry, and discuss how lies we believe about ourselves and about God can quietly shape our hearts. Drawing on Father Mike’s insights, they talk about resilience, repentance as a change of mind, and the transforming power of invoking Jesus’ name in prayer.Together Matt and Jenn examine the power of renunciation in beginning again! Renunciation is an act of the will, done in the name of Jesus, identifying with His work on the cross. “When you’re praying, invoke the name of Jesus,”  Matt says. “Experience its power.” In that moment, we “Nunc Coepi.” We begin again.Whether you’re in a season of renewal or wrestling with starting over, this episode is an encouraging reminder that God’s mercy is new every morning, and that we can always say, “Now I begin.”Find Fr. Mike Schmitz’s homilyListen to Bethel Worship – PiecesLearn about John Eldredge’s Pause AppCome to our upcoming Unbound Freedom in Christ ConferenceLearn more at heartofthefather.comRelease: November 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper

In this inspiring episode, Matt Lozano hosts Emily Wilson as they meet with Patty McDonald, leader of the Unbound team in San Jose, California. Patty shares how her faith journey has been marked not by one dramatic conversion, but by many “little conversions”, moments of grace that have drawn her closer to the heart of Jesus.After retiring from 35 years in education, Patty responded to her pastor’s call to bring Unbound ministry to her parish. What began as a small team has now grown to over 26 active members offering prayer in English, Spanish, and soon Vietnamese—touching countless lives through the power of the Holy Spirit.Matt, Emily, and Patty also reflect on their trip out to Northern California for an Unbound Conference, where local teams gathered for powerful worship, training, and testimony. Hear how God is moving in the Bay Area and how everyday yeses—those small acts of obedience lead to big transformations.Listen in for stories of faith, freedom, and the beauty of saying yes to God’s call in the ordinary moments of life.Support our mission and donate today!See our upcoming eventsFind the San Jose teamLearn more at heartofthefather.comRelease: November 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper

Welcome to the final episode of our Unbound Book Study series! In this heartwarming conversation, Lisa is joined by Jenn and Jacqueline to explore Chapter 7 of Unbound: A Practical Guide to Deliverance by Neal Lozano, “I Receive Blessing in the Name of Jesus.”Together, they reflect on how receiving the Father’s blessing restores identity, heals faulty foundations, and anchors us in God’s love. Jenn and Jacqueline share personal stories of discovering who they are in Christ, and the team reminisces about the early, humble beginnings of the Open Doors podcast studio.You’ll also hear about the power of blessing, the hope of restoration, and the tender kindness of the Father.* Also, a special shout-out to the man who made this podcast possible, our musician and co-producer, Christian Harper. He has spent endless hours creating our podcast music, setting up our studio, editing our episodes, and more. Download the Unbound Book Study Guide Find the Blessing talk in the Freedom in Christ seriesGet your copy of UnboundSupport our mission and donate today!See our upcoming events.Learn more at heartofthefather.comRelease: October 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper

What does it mean to have authority in Jesus’ name? Jenn hosts this sixth week of the Unbound Book Study series as we talk about the issue of authority.In the book Unbound, Neal emphasizes that speaking words out loud is important. Jacqueline and Lisa share how they have exercised personal authority in the name of Jesus through prayer, and in speaking truth as parents. Authority exists because it has been given to someone.Jacqueline speaks of a significant moment in her life when the power of the authority given through Christ allowed for something she could not do on her own.Authority ties into the relationship that Jesus wants with us and His desire to heal. We see in Scripture that He heals people in a variety of ways. God’s ways are not ours and often He takes us on a long journey to teach us important things about the spiritual life as we pursue healing.The episode concludes with a discussion about ways the church community can help in deliverance from bondage.Warmup Question for chapter 7: When was the last time you felt truly seen, known and affirmed by someone and how did that experience impact you?Blogs on Authority:Authority and the LaypersonAuthority and ResponsibilityCatholic FAQ'sWhere do all the demons go?Podcasts on Authority:The Fourth Key: An Act of Faith with Dr. Mary Healy and Matt LozanoA Ring on Our Finger: Understanding Spiritual AuthorityTake Your StandBecause We are Sons and Daughters with Matt and Jenn LozanoProfessor for a Week! Unbound in Rome with Neal Lozano and Jacqueline HarperOther articles:Fourth Key: AuthorityDiscernment ArticleFind Unbound UnpackedRelease: October 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Jacqueline Harper

Emily hosts Matt and Jacqueline for Week 5 of our Unbound Book Study: "I Renounce in The Name of Jesus."  Speaking renunciation is crucial because “It gets you out of your own head,” says Matt. It declares a verbal end to lies and negative influences and creates accountability, providing a "feedback loop" to hear your expressed will. It is participating in God's creative act by saying "no" to darkness and "yes" to light.Praying in Jesus’ name means communion with His person and will, remembering our identity in Him. We invoke His mighty name as we take a stand against our enemies, calling upon His victory on the cross and the reality of that victory. We say, “I am done with this,” because He has made it possible. Healthy introspection is reflective as we bring our experiences to God in prayer. Excessive introspection is self-directed and agenda-driven, not Spirit-led, and can lead to confusion and despair. Many times, the things we are renouncing are so “normal” to us. However, we realize in a new way that we don’t want to live with these things anymore. Healing is a process, deepening our intimacy and trust in God who is the Great Physician!Some fun trivia: Can you guess what drink of choice Jaqueline, Matt, and Emily each would opt for when sitting with a group of friends and doing a book study? Listen and find out!Warm-up question for Chapter 6: How comfortable are you with the concept of spiritual authority, and what experiences have shaped your understanding of it?Find the Renunciation talk in the Freedom in Christ seriesGet your copy of UnboundSupport our mission and donate today!See our upcoming events.Release: October 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Jacqueline Harper

Jacqueline hosts Neal and Janet Lozano in this rich episode centered around the Unbound Book Study Guide, Chapter 4,  "I Forgive in the Name of Jesus." You will hear about the transformative journey of forgiveness—how it touches hidden parts of the soul and brings light to dark places.The story of Lydia reveals the complexities of forgiveness. Neal and Janet share their own experiences—moments of grief, breakthrough, and the grace that comes when allowing God to reveal what’s hidden. It's up close and personal with Neal and Janet!Forgiveness is not just a decision—it’s a process. You will hear some common obstacles to forgiveness and how God can bring healing from past wounds.Whether you are struggling to forgive someone or discovering new layers of healing, this episode offers hope, insight, and practical tools to help move forward in freedom.Warm-up question for next week's Chapter 5: When you hear the word "renunciation," what comes to mind, and have you ever consciously renounced something in your life?Find the Forgiveness talk in the Freedom in Christ seriesGet your copy of UnboundSupport our mission and donate today!See our upcoming events.Release: October 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper

In this episode, Matt and Jenn Lozano join Lisa Livezey to dive into Chapter 3 of Unbound: A Practical Guide to Deliverance by Neal Lozano.Drawing from questions provided in the newly-released Unbound Book Study Guide, Matt provides insight into what repentance looks like in daily life. We can start with an act like saying “I’m sorry,” or surrendering to God, but He is the one who ultimately brings about the change.They have a beautiful discussion, wondering what kind of reception the prodigal son might have received if he’d first encountered his older brother upon returning home.Matt draws parallels between the Acts of the Apostles and the story of the prodigal’s older brother, noting the importance of walking through messy places with new people in our faith community.In conclusion, Jenn emphasizes the beauty of the prodigal son falling into the arms of his father, and together Lisa, Matt, and Jenn pray the heartfelt prayer found at the end of Chapter 3.To prepare for next week’s podcast, read Chapter 4 of Unbound, with the following question in mind: If you could measure how difficult forgiveness is on a scale of 1 – 10, where would you place it in your own life experience and why?Find the Unbound Book Study GuideLearn about Welsh Love SpoonsSupport our mission and donate today!See our upcoming events.Release: October 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper

We often hear that God has a plan for our lives, but what about the devil? In this episode, Neal, Lisa, and Jacqueline discuss Chapter Two of Unbound: A Practical Guide to Deliverance. Taking questions from the Unbound Book Study, they cover key points from this chapter entitled: “Satan Has a Plan for Your Life.”Often we don’t realize we are believing lies because they are subtle and hidden in our thoughts. Learn some of the common lies that lead people to make bad choices.Neal talks about trauma, the most common entry point for evil spirits. Many times, nobody was there to encourage us in the midst of trauma, and our Heavenly Father wants to embrace us and meet us in that place.Last, Lisa shares about receiving Unbound Ministry recently and how she experienced the Fifth Key in a way that seemed to come directly from the Heavenly Father.To prepare for next week’s podcast, read Chapter 3 of Unbound, with the following question in mind: What does the word “repentance” mean to you personally? What emotions or thoughts does it bring up?Support our mission and donate today!Give us an Apple Podcast review!Join us in Philadelphia for our Freedom in Christ ConferenceSee our other upcoming events.Release: September 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper

Matt and Jenn Lozano, along with Emily Wilson, kick off Season 5 of the Open Doors podcast with the theme: Carving New Paths. They introduce our new book study of Unbound: A Practical Guide to Deliverance by Neal Lozano.Chapter One of Unbound is entitled: “Freedom to Hope” and speaks of moving from a slave mentality to embracing our identity in God’s kingdom. Matt, Jenn, and Emily discuss what it means to understand that we are children of God.Matt tells of a special memory when someone shifted from hopelessness to hope while being led through the Third Key – Renunciation. The person felt like an impenetrable wall was broken down bit by bit.The concept of “baruch” means God’s blessing that provides power to prosper, succeed, and thrive. Emily connects this with a reminder that our hope is in Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross to save us from our sins and invite us into the blessing, communion, and joy of being with God and each other for all eternity.If you haven’t read Unbound or if it’s been a while, now is a great time to open this amazing book. To prepare for next week’s podcast, read Chapter Two with the following question in mind:When you consider your life’s struggles and persistent challenges, have you ever wondered if there might be a spiritual dimension to these battles – perhaps even a strategic plan aimed at your specific vulnerabilities?  Support our mission and donate today!See our upcoming events.Release: September 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper

Join us as we share best bits from the 2025 Unbound Leadership Conference! You’ll hear brief audio clips from the four main sessions along with Jenn and Lisa’s personal takeaways.Neal Lozano kicked off the conference on Friday evening with his talk, “The Kingdom of God is Advancing.” We learn about a scripture and a song that accompanied Neal’s talk.The second talk was entitled, “He Himself Understood It Well,” by Tom Holloway of Global Awakening who presents his topic with humor. Jenn notes how Jesus fully entered into our humanity, even just by living an “unremarkable life” before His time of public ministry. Also, Lisa shares of a marked moment in her own experience that relates to Tom’s talk.Fr. Boniface Hicks, a Benedictine monk and Director of the Institute for Ministry Formation at Saint Vincent Seminary, spoke on Saturday evening with the title: “Everybody Has a Beautiful Story that Deserves to Be Heard.” His talk helps Lisa gain insight into the Fourth and Fifth Keys of Unbound. Jenn appreciates the practical aspects of Fr. Boniface’s words and the vulnerability displayed in what he shared.From Matt Lozano’s final talk, “The Whispers of God,” Jenn emphasizes distinguishing the difference between listening and hearing when it comes to the voice of God. And Lisa gleans from Matt’s insights into how the disciple John listened to Jesus’ heart and how that is an example for us.Trivia tidbit: What process does Matt Lozano go through when he is preparing a talk? Listen and find out from Jenn!Listen to the 2025 Leadership Conference talks here. Learn about Unbound Ireland here. Find all our other Unbound teams here. Support our mission and donate today!See our upcoming events.Release: May 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper

“I have always known Jesus to be my best friend,” shares Helen Stewart, Regional Coordinator for Ireland who describes herself as just a simple girl from the country. Helen organized the recent Unbound conference in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, where Matt Lozano presented, along with Sue Walsh of Unbound UK.As a young mother, Helen unexpectedly experienced crippling anxiety which created what she now knows were “entryways.” She believes the enemy stole both her voice and her joy. “He only took what I allowed him to take, but I didn’t know it back then.” But she never stopped praying, stating it as less a crisis of faith and more an experience of deep loss.In a moment of stark honest anguish during her quest for inner healing, Helen spoke candidly with Jesus. She remembers sitting alone in a church. “I was looking at Him and He was looking at me.”In that instant, the sun found Helen and the Son of God took hold of her and pulled her into His divine love in an experience she describes as “A Kaleidescope of Hope.” Helen’s name means “Bright shining one,” and she shares how that title relates to her faith mission. Reading Unbound added to Helen’s healing and provided a “tool kit” with which to bring healing to others.Still basking in the post-conference glow, Helen mentions a ministry moment where the “Tears were tripping me.” She concludes with sharing the dream and prayer of her heart for Ireland.Listen to the 2025 Leadership Conference talks here. Learn about Unbound Ireland here. Find all our other Unbound teams here. Support our mission and donate today!See our upcoming events.Release: May 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper

In this concise yet thorough episode, Neal Lozano airs the contents of his latest book Unbound Unpacked: The Exorcising Task of the Believer.We learn about the book’s beginnings, growth, and unique approach that provides overview, yet answers often-asked questions and concerns about Unbound Ministry.“There’s an urgency today like there was at the dawn of Christianity,” states Neal regarding the message in Unbound Unpacked. “Many people don’t have a practical way of understanding how evil spirits can influence their lives.”Who benefits most from the message therein? Church leaders with limited time to study but with active interest in Unbound are given a basis for understanding Unbound’s Five Keys. And friends who provide Unbound Ministry can use Unbound Unpacked for a quick personal review of the ministry, or to pass it along to others.Part I of Unbound Unpacked summarizes Unbound Ministry and includes remarkable testimonies. Part II explains how to lead someone through the Five Keys. The book also offers a personal benefit. “Many have incorporated the Five Keys into their daily prayer,” says Neal of the clergy who have embraced the message of Unbound.In closing, Neal talks about the surprise of being an author and how God can surprise each of us in our own lives!Listen today and learn from Neal and Lisa!Read Unbound Unpacked  and email [email protected] about bulk discounts. Read about Fr. Jude's healing from getting kidnapped in Cameroon.Questions? Email [email protected] our mission and donate today!See our upcoming events.Release: May 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper

“Anyone seeking freedom is coming with a heart that’s just beautiful,” states Neal Lozano while sharing about connecting heart-to-heart with someone desiring Unbound prayer. “What we’re offering them is our presence, our past experience, receiving from God, and our faith.”Prior to an Unbound session, Neal prays on his own – recently it has been the Lord’s Prayer. Within the session, he invokes the Holy Spirit, asking for help from our Heavenly Father, and for the intercessor present to bring before the throne of God what they hear.Neal offers tips for making a connection with the prayer recipient; the first is to relax. “Don’t be in a hurry. Connection is the underlying thing here,” says Neal.Listeners will learn helpful ways to connect, specific questions to ask, how to be curious in a healthy way, tips about taking notes, and how to bring things to the next level.A leader, having dealt with their own frailty and brokenness, remembers how pain feels, even if their own pain was healed long ago. The prayer recipient can sense that the leader understands and identifies with them.Jenn asks thoughtful questions and reminds listeners that the Unbound Ministry Guidebook is a helpful resource available through Heart of the Father’s store.Listen today and learn from Neal and Jenn!Questions? Email [email protected] our mission and donate today!See our upcoming events.Read Unbound Unpacked and Unbound Ministry GuidebookRelease: April 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Jacqueline Harper

Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Father David Barrow –all these can be found in Westminster, London! But it’s Father David Barrow with us on Open Doors this Holy Thursday 2025. He is doing transformative work by incorporating Unbound into parish programs and ministry.Some years back, Fr. David encountered a spiritual war zone which made him open to deliverance prayer. Trying to fight the devil had felt like “boxing in air,” but then a fellow priest told him about Unbound. He attended an Unbound priest retreat and learned about the Five Keys. “Unbound to me has meant a whole understanding of deliverance prayer that has had many implications for me personally but also for the way I do ministry.”Recognizing deliverance was part of the early church, Fr. David integrated the Five Keys into his parish’s RCIA program (a formation course for those entering the Church). And what a difference it made! “The first effect we saw was that people were hungry for more. Sometimes we were there up to midnight because people didn’t want to go home. A lot of people found freedom from traumas they had suffered in their lives.”RCIA became a lifegiving source for individuals but also formed a body of people that could animate the parish. Fr. David has written a short paper on how to include the Five Keys in an RCIA program. This paper is available here and soon to be on the Heart of the Father website.Listen to the very end to hear how Fr. David associates the unusual name of his parish with Unbound!Find two beautiful testimonies of those who went through RCIA with Fr. David Barrow below:Testimony of Teresa Morgan hereTestimony of Catia Andrade hereInterested in other Unbound connections to the Sacraments? Find Neal's article on Unbound and the Sacrament of Confession hereFind Fr. Boniface and Matt Lozanos podcast episode on Confession hereQuestions? Email [email protected] our mission and donate today!See our upcoming events.Read Unbound UnpackedRelease: April 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper

“Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend us your ears…”Or should we say, lend us your eyes as we imagine ourselves with Roman citizen Saul in the dramatic moments described in Acts 9. Saul, chief persecutor and killer of early church Christians, encounters the voice of Jesus amidst a blinding light.Lisa, Emily, and Jacqueline examine this conversion story in three parts. First, Lisa discusses the moment on the road to Damascus when Saul is blinded by light and falls to the ground. What was it like for his companions and the owner of the home where Saul then stays? Parallels are drawn to the three days Saul spent in darkness and the time between Jesus’ death and resurrection.Emily looks at the early Christian Ananias and his response to the vision where Jesus tells him to go help Saul, someone greatly feared by Christians. His bravery in the face of real danger is recognized and applauded. She notes how Saul went from being an enemy of Christ to an instrument in the hands of God to encourage the early church.Jacqueline speaks of Saul’s first days of ministry, the surprise of his conversion, and the plots against Saul’s life. We hear about Barnabas who vouches for Saul’s credibility and the church experiences dramatic growth. She is struck by the villain-turned-hero drama and how Saul risks his own life to preach the gospel alongside those whom he previously had been seeking to kill.The question in closing is: How are we called to be like Saul and do a 180 to obey God in the moment?Join us as we immerse ourselves in this dazzling story.Support our mission and donate today!Join us in April for our ONE DAY Unbound ConferenceSee our other upcoming events.Release: April 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper

In this fifth week of Lent, we feature a paralytic whose four friends lowered him through a roof to be healed by Jesus.The value of friendship is discussed and what it means to “carry a friend.” Paralysis can be physical but also can occur emotionally and spiritually in response to challenges faced. In Unbound Ministry, we come alongside a person and let the Lord do His work. Jenn, Jacqueline, and Lisa imagine being immersed in this scene as one of the characters – the paralyzed man, or one of his friends, or the homeowner whose roof was opened up. Or perhaps as someone in the crowd where “amazement seized them all,” and even what it might have felt like to be Jesus in that moment. Jesus demonstrated His divinity by first forgiving the man’s sins. He perceived the reaction of the Pharisees and saw what was in their hearts. He knows the thoughts and intents of our hearts too.Carrying a friend can involve big events and hard moments, but even with small acts of help we can help to carry someone.Listen and encounter Jesus for yourself today.Find the Chosen's Healing of the Paralytic scene. Support our mission and donate today!Join us in April for our ONE DAY Unbound ConferenceSee our other upcoming events.Release: April 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper

Zacchaeus was a wee little man, a wee little man was he; He climbed up in a sycamore tree for the Lord he wanted to see…Many of us remember singing this Sunday School song which speaks of a short man named Zacchaeus who was a rich tax collector and wanted badly to catch sight of Jesus. We know Zacchaeus’ name because Jesus spoke it upon seeing him in the tree, stops the parade of people, and invites himself to Zacchaeus’ house. This was a scandalous idea because the practice of the Pharisees was not to cross the threshold of a tax collector and sinner’s home. But Jesus wasn’t scandalized.As we seek Him, Jesus meets us where we are and enters in. He wants to come to our home and visit each room.It just takes one encounter with Jesus to completely reconfigure one’s life and bring a person to greater freedom and transformation of heart.Matt says he would give the story this subtitle: “I thought I was searching for Jesus, but I found he was searching for me.”Listen and encounter Jesus for yourself today.Support our mission and donate today!Join us in April for our ONE DAY Unbound ConferenceSee our other upcoming events.Release: March 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Jacqueline Harper

Welcome to the third episode of the Open Doors Lenten podcast series covering various Stories of Conversion. This week, Neal, Lisa, and Jacqueline gather for a poignant dialogue surrounding the story of a woman healed from twelve years of hemorrhaging. The profound poverty of this woman is discussed and why the constraints of the Levitical Law would have caused her such desperation.“And then she heard about Jesus,” says Neal, “And she grabs hold of it!” The woman verbalizes her belief that Jesus can heal her and merges herself into the throng to merely touch his cloak.The idea of preparation is discussed within the story and related to preparing for an Unbound session. What should we focus on if we aren’t sure what the Holy Spirit is showing us? Neal emphasizes how verbalizing something brings about conviction.The words of Jesus have such meaning here – words like the question, “Who touched me?” and the reassurance, “Daughter, your faith has saved you.” The woman – an individual in the crowd – was healed, yes, but more importantly touched by the Father’s love. Neal reminds us that as we hear, we can then respond, take a risk, receive, and give testimony.We encourage you to hear and personally respond to this podcast!Support our mission and donate today!Join us in April for our ONE DAY Unbound ConferenceSee our other upcoming events.Release: March 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper

We’re blessed with a Lozano trio this second week of Lent as Jenn, Matt, and Janet discuss a story found in three of the four gospels. It’s about a boy who suffered from an evil spirit that would cast him to the ground, cause him to foam at the mouth, and even throw him into the fire! This story embodies healing — physical healing of the boy but also the healing exchange between the boy’s father and Jesus. Desperate, the boy’s father cried out to Jesus, “Have compassion on us!” He included himself in the request. And Jesus’ mercy shows in His response which resulted in the father’s words that have resonated through the ages, “I do believe, help my unbelief!” Human interaction was so important to Jesus. In the same way, Unbound Ministry involves compassionate human interaction with people as we speak and seek the power of Jesus.Join us as we ponder the depths of love, faith, and compassion that are shown in this passage.Support our mission and donate today!LIVE Stream our Unbound Leadership Conference - today is the LAST DAY to register! Links will be sent Friday morning. Join us in April for our ONE DAY Unbound ConferenceSee our other upcoming events.Release: March 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper

What happens when someone is excited about their encounter with Jesus and runs to tell a friend? What happens when we meet the Lord and realize anew that He sees and knows us?The Open Doors Lent 2025 series begins with talk of Nathaniel who voiced the now-famous question, “Can anything good come from Nazareth?”But once Nathaniel meets Jesus, his tune changes and he says, “Here truly is an Israelite in whom there is no deceit.”“The invitation and the yes to the invitation is so much greater than we may even realize,” says Jacqueline.Jenn makes a significant comparison between Jacob of the Old Testament and Jesus, based upon the words of Nathaniel.And Lisa shares what she learned about the meaning of the phrase, “Under the Fig Tree.”Jesus is El Roi – the God who sees. He sees us and helps us to see truth more clearly. Jenn exclaims, “He’s our bi-focals!!”Listen now, and see for yourself!The Chosen Clips:Crying out to JesusNathaniel Meets JesusSupport our mission and donate today!Come to our Unbound Leadership Conference - today is the LAST DAY to register! Join us in April for our ONE DAY Unbound ConferenceSee our other upcoming events.Release: March 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Jacqueline Harper

After being set free in an Unbound session, what happens if we start struggling again? In this episode, we hear from Ann Stevens – Freedom in Christ conference speaker, Basic Ecourse instructor, and longtime friend of Unbound.Enjoy a fun, helpful volley of ideas filled with laughter and lists as Ann gives suggestions for staying free. We hear Ann’s “Painfully Obvious Points,” with Number One being – There IS a battle!But Ann doesn’t leave us discouraged – she tells where the battle lies, who the enemy is, and how we can win! Her advice overflows with personal examples and colorful illustrations that talk of caves, juniper bushes, and best (or worst?) of all – a toy train named Tootle.“The battle is in my heart and mind and I have the stuff to win the battle!” Ann declares. “We have the weapons to destroy those faulty strongholds!”Ann takes us one step further – sharing what it means to be free from something but also to be free for a greater purpose.What is Ann’s favorite punctuation mark? Peruse these show notes – can you guess what it is? Check your answer in this refreshing episode.Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with anyone who needs encouragement and healing!Find Unbound UnpackedCome to our Unbound Leadership Conference in March 2025See our other upcoming events.Release: February 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Jacqueline Harper

In this powerful and deeply moving episode, host Jenn sits down with Dr. Theresa Burke, a world-renowned expert on grief, trauma, and healing. Dr. Burke is the founder of the Living Scripture Institute, which provides training for three groundbreaking healing ministries:Rachel’s Vineyard – Healing after abortionGrief to Grace – Healing from abuseDuty to Heal – Support for soldiers carrying the wounds of warDr. Burke shares her journey of creating sensory-based healing retreats that integrate psychology, spirituality, and immersive scripture meditations to help individuals process deep wounds. She discusses the profound impact of trauma on the body, mind, and soul, and how her programs can provide a path to restoration and freedom.With the growing need for trauma-informed care within the Church, Dr. Burke is creating new healing programs for marriages, survivors of suicide loss, and more.Dr. Burke’s wisdom and decades of experience offer hope to anyone struggling with trauma, grief, or spiritual wounds. She and Jenn discuss the beautiful connection between her work and Unbound ministry. Whether you or someone you love is seeking healing, this episode will inspire and equip you with the tools to take the next step toward freedom.Connect with the Living Scripture InstituteDon’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with anyone who needs encouragement and healing!Find Unbound UnpackedCome to our Unbound Leadership Conference in March 2025See our other upcoming events.Release: February 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper

On this Valentine’s Day, what do a Naval Academy graduate and a personal organizer have in common?The same alma mater, 37 years of marriage, four children, and a heart for Unbound ministry! In this episode, you’ll meet Sandy and Denise MacMurtrie and hear their faith-filled Unbound story.“Hi, I’m Denise!” she said. And so began their first conversation in the 1980’s while at Villanova University.“We still joke about that night,” says Sandy as he and Denise share where they were back then, where God is taking them, and where they hope to go on this life journey of faith.Shortly after Unbound was published, Sandy and Denise attended a conference and subsequently served as intercessors. Denise says that over the years, praying the Five Keys in her own devotions was foundational for her faith life.Two decades later with children grown, they thought of Unbound ministry often, saying to one another, “We should do this.”“Then we got this mailing about the Leadership Conference,” says Sandy. That was two years ago and today both the MacMurtries are key leaders on Heart of the Father’s local ministry team.You will be encouraged while listening to Sandy and Denise. Theirs is a story which shows two hearts filled with love for God, for each other, and for those to whom they minister!Find Unbound UnpackedCome to our Unbound Leadership Conference in March 2025See our other upcoming events.Release: February 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper

Do recent box office earnings and award ceremonies indicate a growing cultural interest in infernal supernatural forces? Should we be concerned?Check out this serious and solid episode that defines the occult and offers compelling reasons why people turn to it. The occult involves acts of the will which give an invitation to the spiritual realm. The good news? Within Unbound prayer these can and need to be revoked.Matt provides examples and tips for praying the Five Keys when someone has a history of occult practices. “It’s a combination of compassion and encouragement,” offers Matt.Jenn emphasizes the importance of listening to someone’s story and blessing their identity – reminding them that they belong to the family of God. They are searching and longing for something.Many people in today’s culture are growing up unchurched but still desire a connection to the spiritual world. The occult can bring about what Matt calls the “catechesis of demons.” A person needs to be untied so they can give their “yes” to the Lord.Pop Quiz:1. Whom should we treat like an annoying little brother?2. Who were the very first occultists?3. What Biblical event inspired the title of Neal Lozano’s book Unbound?Find the answers and much more in this fascinating episode.Find Unbound UnpackedCome to our Unbound Leadership Conference in March 2025See our upcoming events.Release: January 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper

Meet the warm and encouraging Maria Kamenstein, a retired educator, church volunteer, and experienced Unbound leader who is currently writing her spiritual memoir.Maria (pronounced /ma-rye-ah/) tells of her Quaker roots in rural Iowa, college days in the 1960’s, falling in love with her husband Dana, and moving to Philadelphia. When marital conflict left Maria downhearted, she went home to Iowa for a visit and found her younger brothers involved with the Jesus Movement. “They were all out for Jesus,” says Maria. She was drawn to their peace, joy, and centeredness.Maria went home and began to read and pray. She asked God about her marriage and felt like the Lord brought to mind her wedding vows and said, “You made a promise. Stick to it.”Maria replied, “Okay God, but you’ll have to make it work because we can’t.” Surrendering to God brought change within that altered the dynamics in her marriage, resulting in less conflict.After years of prayer by many people, one day Maria’s husband Dana - who is Jewish - said to Maria, “I need to know about God.” He began attending church with her.Dana, a psychologist, was interested in Unbound as a source of healing support to people. He began attending Unbound conferences and, in time, Maria joined him. “Then Neal and Janet started teaching people how to do Unbound sessions. We started doing Unbound prayer with people,“ says Maria.Retired for five years now, Maria is an active leader in Unbound prayer both in-person and via Zoom. “It has been such a privilege to do God’s work in this way,” she says. She describes Unbound as being a very gentle, thoughtful, supportive way to help people with “throwing the baggage off the cliff!”Find Unbound UnpackedCome to our Unbound Leadership Conference in March 2025See our upcoming events.Release: January 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Jacqueline Harper

Downright dynamic – that describes Jack Matney’s journey both as a Christian and now as an Unbound leader.Jack’s candid, honest testimony tells how he met his wife, his church journey, and how his parish priest pressed him to receive Unbound prayer. “We did the Unbound thing,” says Jack. “We were at Worldgate in Herndon sitting on chairs in the middle of a giant hallway.” This proved life-changing for Jack as heprayed through unresolved trauma from his childhood and experienced a profound vision. “There was Jesus!” he states.An attorney, business leader and father, Jack now has added Unbound ministry to his repertoire. He took the Unbound Basic Training Ecourse at his priest’s suggestion and soon thereafter was asked to start an Unbound ministry team at his parish. He speaks of his reticence. “Can I do it? Will I mess it up?” and other questions of inadequacy flooded Jack. But he felt the Lord was telling him that he just needed to show up.Jack often asks the Lord for a word prior to leading an Unbound session. Learn what word the Lord has been giving him recently and how it means something different than one might think.Find Unbound UnpackedCome to our Unbound Leadership Conference in March 2025See our upcoming events.Release: January 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Jacqueline Harper

Don’t miss this captivating episode as Neal Lozano hosts Capuchin Franciscan friar Fr. Diogo Escudero who serves the Brazilian and Portuguese communities in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.Fr. Diogo remembers first experiencing Unbound in 2015 as a seminarian and being prayed for by Neal. He knew it was something he needed personally, and it was the beginning of a journey.First serving under Msgr. Stephen Rosetti at the St. Michael’s Center for Spiritual Renewal when in Washington, D.C., Fr. Diogo shares what first drew him to deliverance ministry and how he finds the Unbound model especially unique and helpful.The book Unbound became available in Portuguese in 2023 soon after Fr. Diogo arrived in Philadelphia to pastor the Brazilian and Portuguese community estimated at upwards of 40,000 people.“Once I came to Philadelphia, the Lord sent me someone who really needed help…We did the Father’s blessing [and] this person completely was transformed,” shares Fr. Diogo. “I began seeing this tremendous grace as a priest using the Unbound model.”Last spring, Fr. Diogo held the first Portuguese Unbound conference in the Philadelphia area. Registration quickly reached capacity with attendees from the whole region, around the country, and more wanting to attend.Fr. Diogo recognizes the blessing of training others in Unbound while noting some unique challenges within Brazilian culture. He stressed the importance of being connected to a community.At the end, Fr. Diogo shares what his dreams are for Unbound and beyond. Can you guess what image Fr. Diogo saw in his mind when first inquiring about getting the book Unbound? Find out what that image was and how it was confirmed to him when you listen!Get a Brazilian copy of Unbound (Livro Libertos)Find Unbound UnpackedCome to our Unbound Leadership Conference in March 2025See our upcoming events.Release: January 2025Music by Christian HarperProduction by Jacqueline Harper