Open Doors: Conversations with Heart of the Father

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 here See our upcoming events Sign up for new episode drop alerts Find the trailer for That They May Be One Release: April 2026 Music by Christian Harper Production 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 here See our upcoming events Sign up for new episode drop alerts Find the trailer for That They May Be One Release: April 2026 Music by Christian Harper Production 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 here See our upcoming events Sign up for new episode drop alerts Release: April 2026 Music by Christian Harper Production 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 Love Help us continue to bring you more episodes and donate here See our upcoming events Sign up for new episode drop alerts Release: April 2026 Music by Christian Harper Production 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 Schedule Help us continue to bring you more episodes and donate here See our upcoming events Sign up for new episode drop alerts Release: March 2026 Music by Christian Harper Production 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 Schedule Help Us Make Room for One More and donate here See our upcoming events Sign up for new episode drop alerts Release: March 2026 Music by Christian Harper Production 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 Schedule See our upcoming events Sign up for new episode drop alerts Release: March 2026 Music by Christian Harper Production 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 Schedule See our upcoming events Sign up for new episode drop alerts Release: March 2026 Music by Christian Harper Production 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 Schedule See our upcoming events Sign up for new episode drop alerts Release: February 2026 Music by Christian Harper Production 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 events Sign up for new episode drop alerts Release: February 2026 Music by Christian Harper Production 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 events Sign up for new episode drop alerts Release: February 2026 Music by Christian Harper Production 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.com Find our Unbound Training materials See our Unbound Ecourse offerings Listen to the Forgiveness talk Find The Power of the Gospel talk Listen to the Leaning on the Holy Spirit talk Get to know Emily in this Open Doors episode See our upcoming events Sign up for new episode drop alerts Release: January 2026 Music by Christian Harper Production 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.com See our upcoming events Sign up for new episode drop alerts Release: January 2026 Music by Christian Harper Production 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 34:18 Find out more on our website, heartofthefather.com See our upcoming events Sign up for new episode drop alerts Release: January 2026 Music by Christian Harper Production 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.com Learn more about Abba's Heart See our upcoming events Release: January 2026 Music by Christian Harper Production 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.com Find out more on our website, heartofthefather.com Release: December 2025 Music by Christian Harper Production 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 Lozano Abba's Heart co-authored by Matt Lozano and Neal Lozano Through the Heart of St. Joseph by Fr. Boniface Hicks Unbound Basic Training E-Course starts January 11th Find out more on our website, heartofthefather.com Release: December 2025 Music by Christian Harper Production 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.com Release: December 2025 Music by Christian Harper Production 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.com Release: December 2025 Music by Christian Harper Production 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.com Release: November 2025 Music by Christian Harper Production by Christian Harper