The Open Doors
by Janine, Marissa, James and Ivette
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From Methodist to Catholic
From Methodist to Catholic
About this podcast
Welcome to The Open Doors Podcast — a place where faith meets real life. Hosted by Janine, Marissa, Ivette, and James, this podcast invites you into stories of encouragement, holy moments, and miracles that remind us God is alive and active today. Each episode opens the door to authentic conversations that inspire hope and strengthen faith. Join us as we grow closer to Christ together — with open hearts and open doors.
Hosted by Janine & Marissa with Guests Ivette & James
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 89 episodes
- From Methodist to Catholic · 39 min · Season 6 Episode 1What happens when you spend your life knowing about Jesus… but never truly knowing Him? In the very first episode of our new Testimony Series, we welcome our dear friend, Deacon…
- Why Is It So Hard to Forgive | The Key to Healing · 35 min · Season 5 Episode 6Forgiveness sounds simple—until someone really hurts you. In the finale of our Hope & Healing series, we’re having an honest conversation about one of the hardest parts of…
- When You Feel Stuck: Trusting God With the Next Step · 33 min · Season 5 Episode 5Have you ever felt stuck—knowing you want something to change, but feeling afraid to take the next step? Sometimes the familiar feels safer, even when we know God may be calling…
- When You’re Tired of Praying for the Same Thing · 32 min · Season 5 Episode 4Have you ever prayed for the same thing over and over again and started to wonder if anything is actually happening? In this episode of our Hope & Healing series, we’re talking…
- Is That Thought Even True? How Lies Steal Your Peace · 33 min · Season 5 Episode 3Have you ever had one small thought turn into an entire story in your head? Maybe you start wondering what someone really meant, replaying something you wish you had done…
- Why Am I Still Struggling? The Truth About Healing · 30 min · Season 5 Episode 2Healing isn’t always a straight line. Sometimes we feel like we’ve finally moved forward—only for an old wound, fear, thought, or reaction to show up again. But that doesn’t mean…
- When You Feel Alone: Finding Hope in the Storm · 28 min · Season 5 Episode 1What happens when you know God is with you—but you still feel alone? In the first episode of Season 5: Hope & Healing, we’re talking honestly about the moments when fear takes…
- Honest Faith & When You Have Questions for God · 26 min · Season 4 Episode 6What happens when your faith feels shaken? What do you do when you have questions for God? In this episode of The Open Doors Podcast, we talk about doubt, honest faith, and the…
- Expectation vs Freedom: Are You Just Going Through the Motions? · 29 min · Season 4 Episode 5Are you living from joy… or just trying to meet expectations? In this episode of The Open Doors Podcast, we dive into the difference between expectation and freedom, and how the…
- When Faith Feels Exhausting: You Were Never Meant to Perform · 28 min · Season 4 Episode 4When faith starts to feel exhausting, it’s often a sign we’ve slipped into performing instead of abiding. In this episode, we talk about the pressure to prove ourselves—to God…
- Letting Yourself Be Seen | Identity, Trust, and the Fear of Rejection · 28 min · Season 4 Episode 3In this episode of The Open Doors Podcast, we talk about identity, trust, and the fear of being fully seen. Why is it so hard to be ourselves? And who do we trust to see the real…
- The Freedom of Being Seen | Mary Magdalene, Identity & Your True Self · 33 min · Season 4 Episode 2What if the way you see yourself… isn’t actually true? In this episode, we dive into the story of Mary Magdalene and the powerful truth about identity in Christ, healing, and…
- You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Be Loved by Jesus | Mary Magdalene, Redemption & Identity · 31 min · Season 4 Episode 1In this Season 4 premiere, Ivette shares a powerful testimony about learning that she already carries Jesus within her and can bring Him to others simply through prayer, love…
- Sit at the Foot of the Cross: A Good Friday Guided Meditation & Reflection · 41 min · Season 3 Episode 23This special Good Friday release invites you into a guided meditation on the Passion of Jesus Christ. Led by our beloved guest Mike Mastrapolo, this prayerful reflection offers…
- When Disappointment Leads to Discouragement: Go to God With It All · 26 min · Season 3 Episode 22When disappointment leads to discouragement, it can begin to shape how we think, feel, and relate to God. In this episode, we explore how unmet expectations can slowly turn into…
- The Lies We Tell Ourselves · 30 min · Season 3 Episode 21Many of the thoughts that run through our minds feel personal, convincing, and even true — but not every thought we have actually comes from God… or even from ourselves. In this…
- Trust When It Makes No Sense: The Silent Strength of St. Joseph · 24 min · Season 3 Episode 20St. Joseph didn’t get explanations. He got responsibility. When the path made no sense… he trusted. When the future was unclear… he acted. When love required sacrifice… he…
- Jesus Loved Peter Before He Changed · 27 min · Season 3 Episode 19St. Peter wasn’t polished. He was impulsive, prideful, bold, insecure — all in and all out. He walked on water… and then sank. He swore loyalty… and then denied Jesus. He tried…
- Radical Trust: The Joy and Obedience of John the Baptist · 26 min · Season 3 Episode 18After reflecting on identity through King David and remembering who we are through Simba, we now turn to someone who never forgot. John the Baptist knew who he was. Before he…
- Remember Who You Are: From King David To Simba (The Lion King) · 27 min · Season 3 Episode 17After reflecting on the life of King David — chosen, flawed, and deeply loved — we continue the journey in an unexpected place: The Lion King. What does a 1994 animated film have…
