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Oct 2026

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The greatest miracle isn't someone else's story—it's what God wants to do in yours. Whether you are a lifelong believer, drowning in hardship, or questioning if God is even real, you belong here. The iRefresh podcast is an invitation to discover the God who still transforms lives, heals broken hearts, and faithfully keeps every promise He has made. Through authentic conversations with ordinary people whose lives have been forever changed by an extraordinary God, you'll hear stories of redemption, restoration, healing, and modern-day miracles that point to one truth: God's Word is alive, active, and still changing lives today. Hit play, breathe deep, and let God refresh your soul today. For more information, visit https://iRefresh.net

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October 8, 202634 min

Learning to Hear God's Voice in Every Season of Life

In this episode of the iRefresh Podcast, Debbie Barker shares an honest, vulnerable message on navigating transition, redeeming the time God has given us, and growing in sensitivity to His voice. Drawing from Ephesians 5, Psalm 90, and Ephesians 1-3, Debbie reflects on turning 65 and stepping into a new, unexpected season of ministry — one with more margin, more listening, and a deeper trust in God's timing rather than her own striving. She talks candidly about disappointment when prayers seem unanswered, the pressure to "make things happen" instead of resting in God's plan, and what it means to truly surrender your will, mind, and emotions to Christ each day. This message is a gentle but powerful reminder: your life is not your own, your days are numbered by a loving Father, and no matter your age or season, God still has a specific, purposeful plan for your voice and your life. 00:00 Introduction: Learning to Hear God's Voice in Every Season 00:24 The Reality of Being Human: Led by Spirit Not Emotions 02:40 Surrendered Life: When God's Plan Looks Different Than Expected 03:37 The Season Change: Recognizing New Rhythms and Margins 04:52 The Prayer That Changed Everything: Redeeming the Time 08:21 Walking Circumspectly: Making the Most of Every Day 09:45 Your Specific Place in the Body of Christ 10:25 Numbering Our Days: Gaining a Heart of Wisdom 12:36 God's Predestined Plan: You Are His Handiwork 15:05 Growing in Confidence to Hear God's Voice 19:21 Trusting God Through Disappointment and Unanswered Prayer 20:22 Bought With a Price: Living a Surrendered Life 21:50 Binding Your Will: Daily Surrender and Alignment 23:00 Life as a Vapor: The Urgency of Today 24:32 The Impact of Age: Your Voice Matters More Than Ever 25:20 Finding Margin: Hearing God in New Ways 29:05 Clearing the Plate: When God Refreshes and Refires 29:54 The Secret Place: Fresh Revelation and Living Light 31:41 Activation: Hearing and Acting on God's Voice 33:44 Closing: Keep Pursuing the God Who Changes Everything Website: https://www.irefresh.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irefresh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irefreshministry/

September 24, 202629 min

Behold: The 'I Am' Statements of Jesus

What does it really mean when Jesus says "I am"? In this episode of the iRefresh Podcast, Carrie Kittinger unpacks her seven-week Bible study, Behold, a deep dive into the "I Am" statements of Jesus found only in the Gospel of John — the light of the world, the bread of life, the good shepherd, the resurrection and the life, the way, the truth, and the life, and more. Carrie shares the powerful, full-circle story behind the study's title — how she taught it live for the first time just one day after her own father passed away and beheld Jesus face to face. Together, she and Sheryl walk through each "I Am" statement, exploring what it means to invite Jesus into ordinary moments, to "partake" of Him instead of filling up on emptiness, to know Him as the Good Shepherd who calls us by name, and to abide in Him as the vine and the branches. This conversation will help you see Christ with fresh eyes — and invite you to truly behold who He says He is. 00:00 Introduction: Jesus Reveals Himself Through the I Am Statements 00:19 Welcome Keri Kittinger and the Heart Behind Behold 05:06 Week One: An Invitation to Encounter Jesus in Normal Moments 06:55 Finding Jesus in Nature and Overcoming Distractions 10:32 Week Two: The Invitation to Partake of Jesus, the Bread of Life 12:50 What Are You Filling Up On: Spiritual Nourishment vs Empty Calories 14:28 Week Three: The Invitation to Follow Jesus, the Light of the World 16:18 Week Four: Knowing Jesus as the Good Shepherd 18:26 Week Five: Living in the Resurrection Life 21:55 Week Six: Believing Jesus as the Way, the Truth, and the Life 24:27 Jesus Breaks Every Barrier: The Woman at the Well 25:08 Week Seven: The Invitation to Remain in Jesus, the True Vine 26:52 Closing: An Invitation to Know Jesus and Be Known by Him Website: https://www.irefresh.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irefresh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irefreshministry/

September 17, 202630 min

An Invitation to Intimacy with God

In this episode of the iRefresh Podcast, Brandy Williams and Rochelle Benton have a conversation about recognizing the "beckoning" of the Holy Spirit and learning to respond, even when it means stepping out of comfort and into the unknown. Together, they unpack what it means to truly draw near to God — comparing it to looking at something from a distance versus up close, and how the things we're far from always look smaller than they really are. They talk honestly about distraction, surrender, identity in Christ, and the discipline of consistency, sharing personal stories along the way, including a powerful moment when God spoke directly into a season of deep hardship. The episode closes with a bold challenge: spend one hour a day with God, distraction-free, for the next 30 days. Whether you've never heard God's voice clearly or you're in a season of hungering for more, this conversation will encourage you to draw closer — because He promises to draw close in return. 00:00 Introduction: The Beckoning of the Holy Spirit 01:16 The Lonely Place: Answering God's Call to Go Deeper 03:57 Draw Nigh to Me: Experiencing God's Closeness 06:26 Intentional Intimacy: Commanding Your Soul to Praise 09:08 Pay Attention to the Attention God Pays to You 11:11 Present Your Body: The Great Exchange of Surrender 14:42 What Altar Are You Building: Examining Our Priorities 16:56 Back to Basics: Living Like Jesus 20:12 What About Me: God's Heart in Our Busyness 23:33 The One Hour Challenge: An Invitation to Transformation Website: https://www.irefresh.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irefresh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irefreshministry/

September 10, 202644 min

Trusting God in the Waiting

What do you do when your prayers haven't been answered the way you hoped — and you're still waiting? In this episode of the iRefresh Podcast, authors Danny and Carrie Kittinger open up about Danny's new book, Dead Ends, Detours, and a World of Wonders, a five-year labor of love born out of decades of walking with God through both mystery and miracle. Danny and Carrie get honest about the tension every believer faces: trusting a God who has "never failed" while still carrying real, unanswered questions. They dive into the book of Job, the honesty of David's Psalms, the pain of being misunderstood, the discipline of letting go, and one of the hardest topics in faith — church hurt, and how believers on both sides of the pulpit can move toward healing. They also unpack the theme of waiting, using the metaphor of farming and the seasons to explain why some of life's deepest breakthroughs come only after long seasons of anticipation. This conversation doesn't offer easy answers — it offers something better: permission to sit in the mystery of faith while still trusting the character of God. 00:00 Introduction: Trusting God When We Can't See the Answer 00:30 The Five-Year Journey: Writing About Prayer 02:40 The Mystery of Prayer: Communing With an Invisible God 04:45 Why Lord Do You Stand Far Off: Wrestling With Unanswered Prayer 06:27 Where Else Can We Go: Clinging to God in the Questions 10:36 Job's Suffering and God's Mysterious Ways 11:42 The Wonder of It All: When God Opens Our Eyes 17:30 Letting Go and Facing Church Hurt 26:33 Waiting: The Hardest and Most Necessary Season 31:23 Distractions and Staying Focused on What Matters 35:38 Healing Church Hurt: Grace, Family, and Unity 43:29 Closing: Finding Hope and Getting the Book Website: https://www.irefresh.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irefresh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irefreshministry/

August 27, 202643 min

Changing Hollywood One Prayer at a Time

Can prayer really change an entire industry? In this episode of the iRefresh Podcast, Karen Covell — founder of the Hollywood Prayer Network — shares 25 years of remarkable stories about the power of intercessory prayer in one of the world's most influential mission fields: Hollywood. Karen opens up about starting a prayer ministry that began small and has grown into 170 chapters across 40 countries, and shares a jaw-dropping personal testimony of how a group of friends' Sunday prayer coincided with the miraculous healing of her son's brain tumor. She also talks candidly about walking through her own son's painful season of hurt and disconnection from the church, the mission statement that has anchored 42 years of marriage, and a powerful story of an actor whose obedience on a difficult film set led directly to someone else's salvation. This conversation is packed with encouragement for anyone who feels like their prayers go unanswered, anyone building community in a hard place, or anyone wondering if God is really moving behind the scenes. 00:00 Introduction: Changing Hollywood Through Prayer 00:30 Welcome and Meeting Karen: Sisters in Prayer 02:02 Finding Your One Big Thing: Purpose and Calling 02:52 Breaking the Lie: Hollywood as a Mission Field 04:10 Prayer Is the Greater Work 07:10 Marriage Mission Statement: United Purpose 08:54 Three Pillars: Challenge, Community, and Sharing Faith 11:20 Praying for the House Next Door: La Brie Vision 12:57 When Christians Hurt Christians: Walking Through Pain 14:56 Curiosity Over Judgment: Responding with Grace 16:40 The Brain Tumor Miracle: Prayer Changes Everything 19:13 Prayers Like Meteors: Heaven Hears and Responds 21:21 Faithfulness in the Wait: Trusting God's Timing 22:01 God Turns Everything to Good: The Adventure of Faith 22:26 Hollywood as Mission Field: Strategic Positioning 23:41 The Power of Connection: Global Prayer Network 25:31 Hollywood Jesus and You: The Book and Devotional 27:31 Ways to Connect: App, Chapters, and Prayer Partnerships 34:44 God Is Moving in Hollywood: Hope and Transformation 36:07 The Vampire Show Miracle: Obedience Opens Doors 39:48 Take Back Territory: Be the Hands and Feet of Jesus 40:19 Show Up and Obey: The Greatest Reward 41:33 Support the Mission: Plant Seeds for Global Impact 43:19 Closing: Keep Showing Up Every Day Website: https://www.irefresh.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irefresh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irefreshministry/

August 20, 202634 min

Faith That Moves Mountains: How God Uses the Willing

In this episode of the iRefresh Podcast, host Sheryl Kloehr welcomes Malou Osea to share her remarkable journey from depression and isolation to a Spirit-empowered life of ministry, prayer, and healing. Malou opens up about receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit, learning to hear God’s voice through stillness and patience, and the boldness that followed—praying for strangers, ministering healing to hospital patients, and eventually returning to the Philippines to teach congregations about the power of the Holy Spirit. Through stories of physical healing and emotional breakthrough, Malou shares what it means to simply be a vessel for God to work through. 00:00 Introduction: God Hears and Answers Prayer 00:51 From Depression to Hope: Malou's Testimony 01:55 Discovering the Gift: Baptism of the Holy Spirit 02:48 Transformation: From Sorrow to Joy 03:43 The Power of God's Word and Wisdom 04:35 Praying for Miracles and Answered Prayers 09:59 Learning to Hear God's Voice 13:24 The Call to the Philippines 15:11 Ministry in the Philippines: Signs and Wonders 18:50 Empowering Youth with the Holy Spirit 20:32 The Holy Spirit: Our Gentleman Guide 23:38 Boldness to Minister Everywhere 26:06 Restoration for the Broken and Discouraged 30:26 Daily Intimacy: Worship and Communion 33:42 Closing: The Call to Obedience and Relationship Website: https://www.irefresh.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irefresh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irefreshministry/

August 6, 202631 min

What Are You Passionate About to Sacrifice Your All?

In this teaching episode of the iRefresh Podcast, Sheryl Kloehr dives into the life of Stephen from Acts 6–8: a man described as "full of faith and of the Holy Spirit," whose unwavering obedience led to opposition, false accusations, and ultimately martyrdom — yet whose face shone with the glory of God even in his final moments. This episode unpacks what it means to be prepared for spiritual battle long before opposition arrives, why doing what's right doesn't guarantee an easy path, and how God's glory sustains us through the hardest seasons of life. Along the way, you'll hear a powerful personal story about witnessing God's glory rest on a loved one facing illness — a reminder that His presence transforms us even in suffering. Whether you're facing criticism for standing on your faith, wrestling with obedience to something God has called you to do, or simply want to understand the deeper meaning behind Stephen's story, this episode will encourage you to keep sowing seeds of faith — even when you can't see the harvest. 00:00 Introduction: The Power of God's Glory 00:25 What Motivates Us: Passion and Purpose 02:47 Meet Stephen: A Man Full of Faith 05:49 The Preparation Behind the Anointing 08:30 Full of Grace and Power: Stephen's Ministry 09:28 Opposition Rises: The Synagogue Confronts Stephen 13:38 False Accusations and the Sanhedrin Council 15:39 Threatened by Change: The Fear of the Unknown 19:36 The Face of an Angel: Reflecting God's Glory 24:29 A Personal Testimony: Seeing Glory in Suffering 27:08 Stephen's Sacrifice and Saul's Future 29:50 Called to Share His Glory Website: https://www.irefresh.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irefresh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irefreshministry/

July 30, 202636 min

The Life-Changing Power of Reading the Bible Four Times a Week

In this episode of the iRefresh Podcast, host Sheryl Kloehr sits down with photographer, editor, and prayer team member Deana Spyres to talk about how Scripture moved from a source of guilt and legalism to the most life-giving part of her day. Deana shares her journey from growing up in church "knowing about God" to truly encountering Him in His Word — reading through the New Testament for the first time, discovering surprising details in the Old Testament, and learning that following Jesus is about relationship, not rule-keeping. They also break down eye-opening research from the Center for Bible Engagement showing how consistent Scripture reading impacts loneliness, anger, addiction, and even how boldly we share our faith. Whether you've never opened a Bible or you've read it cover to cover, this conversation offers practical, encouraging tools to help you build a real, daily connection with God's Word. 00:00 Introduction: The Power of God's Living Word 00:24 Meet Dina: From Church Girl to Bible Reader 02:30 The Crisis Question: Why Am I Here? 02:50 Starting in the New Testament: Meeting Jesus 04:52 Breaking Free from Shame and Performance 07:21 From Rules to Relationship: Understanding Redemption 09:11 Reading Genesis: God Walked the Earth 11:30 New Revelations Every Time You Read 12:36 The Call to Radical Obedience 13:42 The Mathematical Miracle of Scripture 15:53 Revival Among Young Men: Generation Statistics 22:43 The Four-Day Breakthrough: Life-Changing Statistics 18:16 Overcoming Distractions and Busyness 20:44 The Sacrifice of Time: Worship Through Priorities 28:39 Tools and Translations: Finding Your Bible 35:01 Practical Ways to Get Started 35:25 The 21-Day Challenge: Join the Movement Website: https://www.irefresh.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irefresh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irefreshministry/

July 23, 20269 min

The Purpose of Pruning: Growing and Flourishing in God

Have you ever wondered why God allows seasons of pruning in your life? Just as a gardener carefully trims a plant so it can flourish, our Heavenly Father removes what hinders our spiritual growth so we can bear even greater fruit. In this episode of the iRefresh Podcast, Sheryl Kloehr shares a simple yet powerful lesson she discovered while pruning holly bushes in her neighborhood. What began as ordinary yard work became a vivid reminder of the life-changing truth found in Jesus' words: "I am the vine; you are the branches." As Sheryl reflects on the difference between living and dead branches, she explores how staying connected to Christ strengthens our faith, protects us from spiritual decline, and produces lasting fruit. She also reveals how the hidden decay within a plant mirrors what can happen in our hearts when we neglect God's Word, isolate ourselves, or believe the enemy's lies rather than God's truth. 00:00 Introduction: The Lies We Believe 00:20 Welcome and the Yard Work Revelation 01:10 The Pruning Process Begins 01:40 Scripture: The True Vine 02:47 Pruning Is Not Punishment 03:18 Dead Branches vs Living Branches 04:29 Staying Connected to Bear Fruit 05:09 The Enemy's Attack on Dead Branches 05:50 Rejecting Lies and Embracing Truth 06:51 Hidden Death Beneath the Surface 07:47 You Cannot Fake Being a Christian 08:07 Invitation: Prayer and Community 08:52 Closing: Keep Pursuing God Website: https://www.irefresh.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irefresh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irefreshministry/

July 17, 202629 min

From Infertility to Miracle: Carly's Story of Loss, Faith, and Healing

Many women silently carry the pain of infertility and pregnancy loss, wondering if God has forgotten them. In this powerful episode of the iRefresh Podcast, Carly Leasiolagi opens up about her decade-long journey through infertility, multiple miscarriages, and the spiritual battles that came with each season of waiting. Carly shares how God met her in unexpected ways — through a stranger's prophetic word, a difficult act of obedience, and a painful process of surrendering control. She gets honest about grief, the lies infertility can whisper, and how she learned to bring her raw emotions to God instead of hiding them. Her story culminates in the miraculous birth of her daughter, Ruby, and the healing that came with it — physically, emotionally, and spiritually. If you're walking through infertility, loss, or waiting on a promise from God that feels delayed, this episode is for you. Carly's testimony is a reminder that God is not silent in your pain — He still works miracles today. 00:00 Introduction: A Story of Hope and Miracles 00:55 The Desire to Be a Mom and the First Wait 02:08 A Divine Encounter: Freedom from Shame 05:09 Three and a Half Years of Waiting 06:36 The Call to Obedience and Moving 07:17 First Miscarriage and Choosing Truth 10:08 Obedience Brings Blessing 11:15 A Year of Trauma and Loss 14:28 Second Miscarriage During Grief 16:33 The Revelation: Letting Go of Control 17:19 Ruby Arrives: The Miracle Baby 18:28 Fighting for a Natural Birth 20:13 Another Miracle: Natural Delivery Victory 21:37 Lessons from the Journey: Pruning and Growth 24:14 Walking Through Emotions with God 25:55 A Message of Hope for Those Struggling 27:30 Resources and Prayer Invitation 29:00 Closing: Keep Pursuing God Website: https://www.irefresh.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irefresh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irefreshministry/