Malachi: Renewed faithfulness while waiting

Malachi: Renewed faithfulness while waiting

Before 400 years of prophetic silence, God sent one final messenger with a challenging message. In this episode of the DoorWays® Ministry Podcast, Ric Shields sits down with Pastor Michael Goldsmith to explore the book of Malachi—a prophetic call to examine the heart beneath our religious habits. Together, they discuss spiritual drift, half-hearted worship, leadership accountability, faithfulness in marriage, trusting God with our resources, and the danger of forgetting God's goodness. They also explore Malachi’s powerful connection to John the Baptist and the coming of Jesus Christ. Whether you're serving faithfully or sensing a need for spiritual renewal, this conversation offers a timely reminder to stay focused, stay intentional, and remain fully devoted to God.

Zechariah: Hope through God’s future kingdom

The book of Zechariah is filled with strange visions, symbolic imagery, and prophetic promises—but beneath it all is a deeply relevant message for weary and discouraged people. In this episode of the DoorWays® Ministry Podcast, host Ric Shields is joined by Phil Pattillo to explore how Zechariah called Israel to repentance, renewal, and faithfulness while pointing forward to the coming Messiah. Together, they unpack the meaning behind the prophet’s unusual visions, the rebuilding of the temple, the famous phrase “Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit,” and the remarkable ways Zechariah foreshadows Jesus as both Shepherd and King.

Haggai: Putting God first

In this episode of DoorWays Ministry Podcast, we step into the book of Haggai and wrestle with a timeless tension: how easily spiritual priorities drift while life stays busy. Pastor Brad McAtee joins the conversation to explore what happens when God’s people rebuild their own lives while neglecting what God asked them to build first. Through themes of obedience, leadership, nostalgia, and correction, this conversation uncovers a sobering truth—God isn’t opposed to blessing us, but He is deeply committed to being first. And often, the breakthrough we’re waiting for begins not with more effort, but with reordered priorities.

Obadiah: Pride leads to downfall

In this episode of the DoorWays Ministry Podcast, Ric Shields sits down with Dr. Phil Pattillo to unpack the powerful message of Obadiah—the shortest book in the Old Testament and one of its sharpest prophetic warnings. Together, they explore Edom’s pride, betrayal of Judah, and the danger of standing by while others suffer. From the “law of no zero” to the connection between idolatry and adultery, this conversation challenges believers to move beyond passive faith and fully surrender to God’s kingdom. Obadiah reminds us that every earthly kingdom fades, but “the kingdom shall be the Lord’s.”

Habakkuk: Living by faith in confusing times

In this episode of the DoorWays Ministry Podcast, Ric Shields sits down with Pastor Stephen Harmon to explore the powerful and deeply honest book of Habakkuk. Together, they unpack what it means to wrestle with God when life feels unfair, prayers seem unanswered, and evil appears unchecked. Through Habakkuk’s journey from complaint to worship, this conversation examines God’s sovereignty, the purpose of waiting seasons, and how faith is often formed in hardship rather than comfort. Pastor Stephen shares practical wisdom about trusting God’s timing, allowing our understanding of God to mature, and learning to worship even before circumstances change. If you’ve ever questioned God, struggled with waiting, or wondered how to trust Him in difficult seasons, this episode offers encouragement, honesty, and hope.