Hope Unlocked 🔑 | Christian Testimonies, Hope & Healing, Faith-Based Inspiration, Purpose & Calling, Kingdom Business & Ministry
Feeling stuck, uncertain, or overwhelmed in your faith journey? Hope Unlocked is here to inspire and equip you with real-life stories of resilience, breakthrough, and unwavering faith. Whether you’re navigating the highs and lows of business, ministry, or personal challenges, this podcast offers powerful testimonies and practical insights to help you overcome obstacles and rediscover your purpose. Each episode dives into biblical truths, actionable wisdom, and heartfelt encouragement to reignite your HOPE and empower you to live boldly in your God-given calling.
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May the God of HOPE fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in HOPE.â€â€ Romans‬ â€15‬:â€13‬ â€
With His HOPE & JOY,
Kristin Kurtz
The Hope Unlocked🔑 Podcast is a clarion call to keep going. Wild testimonies of faith & courage cut through the noise & ignite hope. Every financial gift helps amplify these voices & spread hope around the world — and you can also leave a note to share how the podcast has encouraged you. Join me in carrying this sound of freedom forward. Partner HERE
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Episodes
174 episodes
From Ninja Turtles to Bible Warriors: How God Reignited Howard “Quigley” Chang’s Creative Fire
Former Ninja Turtles toy designer Howard “Quigley” Chang shares his redemption story and the God-given vision behind Ancientz—Bible-based collectible figurines reimagining heroes like David & Goliath. We talk faith-led entrepreneurship, ide...
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Episode 174
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The Power of One Yes: Placing God’s Word in Hearts Around the World with Todd Reynolds
On Hope Unlocked, host Kristin Kurtz interviews Todd Reynolds of Sunrise New Testament Ministries on the calling that shifted him from sales to Scripture distribution. After a Sunday school plea for “Bibles in native languages,” Todd launched a...
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Episode 173
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How Faith and Gratitude Became Keys to Healing, Hope, and Holistic Cancer Recovery with Lori Ball
Kristin Kurtz interviews Lori Ball, ovarian cancer survivor and founder of Faith & Gratitude. After a CA-125 spike and scans, Lori chose to slow down, seek second opinions, and create a 30-day prehab: immune-supporting nutrition, juicing, m...
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Episode 172
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You Have to Know: Melanie Cox on Miracles, Identity, and the Power of a Faith-Filled Yes
On this Hope Unlocked episode, Kristin Kurtz welcomes CEO and author Melanie Cox to talk bold faith, identity in Christ, and saying yes to God. Melanie shares miracles—from infertility to five children, a wildfire rescue, and business ...
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Episode 171
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From Street Fights to Spiritual Awakening: The Dare 2 Share Story with Greg Stier
A knock on a Denver door changed everything. Greg Stier grew up amid fear and fists until a bold preacher shared the gospel—and lit a spark that transformed his family. That spark became Dare 2 Share, a global movement equipping teens to...
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Episode 170
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Revival at Home: How Surrender, Faith, and Everyday Obedience Unlock Breakthrough with Alyssa Rahn
On Hope Unlocked, host Kristin Kurtz and guest Alyssa Rahn, host of the Revival Mom Podcast, dive into how revival truly begins at home. Alyssa shares her journey from striving to surrender, learning to rest in God’s timing and say yes to small...
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Episode 169
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Organize Your Life & Business: Simple Systems for Lasting Freedom with Tracy Hoth
Feeling drained by clutter? In this powerful episode of Hope Unlocked, Kristin Kurtz sits down with professional organizer and coach Tracy Hoth to explore how small, repeatable systems bring big freedom—at home, in business, and in you...
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Episode 168
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Finding Hope After the Fall: How Faith and Resilience Rewrote Her Story with Tasha Schuh
In this episode of Hope Unlocked, host Kristin Kurtz welcomes inspirational speaker, author, and coach Tasha Schuh to share her powerful story of resilience, faith, and hope. At just 16, a tragic trapdoor fall left her a C5 quadriplegi...
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Episode 167
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Breaking Shame’s Chains & Rising Boldly Into God’s Purpose with Kimberly Joy
In this powerful episode of Hope Unlocked 🔑, Kimberly Joy, founder of Fellowship of Extraordinary Women (FEW), shares her journey from shame to freedom and divine purpose. She reveals how a life-changing word from God, “You’re the lift...
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Episode 166
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When Faith Moves Mountains: Diane Brask’s Miraculous Story of Global Impact
Kristin Kurtz welcomes back Diane Brask of Global Seed Planters to share an Ephesians 3:20 testimony of God’s faithfulness. From deep roots on a Wisconsin farm to wings spanning the nations, Diane has spent decades reaching unreached people gro...
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Season 3
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Episode 165
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Prophetic Worship, Holy Spirit Fire & Songs of Victory with Brigitte Donoho
Worship leader & songwriter Brigitte Donoho joins Kristin Kurtz on the Hope Unlocked podcast to share her testimony of deliverance, freedom from legalism, and saying yes to Holy Spirit–led ministry. A wife, homeschool mom, and prop...
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Season 3
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Episode 164
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Unveiling The Bridal Covenant with Michele Keen: A Prophetic Message for Such a Time as This
In this episode of Hope Unlocked, Kristin Kurtz welcomes back Michele Keen to unveil her long-awaited book, The Bridal Covenant, releasing September 25, 2025. Born out of a Holy Spirit encounter and a prophetic call to write, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 163
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Master Storycraft: Unlocking the Power of Storytelling and Hope with Mark Foster
Pastor and storyteller Mark Foster joins Hope Unlocked to show how story captures hearts and brings messages to life. He shares his journey as pastor, handyman, and homeschool dad, and the moment he brought stories back into preaching. We explo...
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Episode 162
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Called to Build with Brooke Domek: Equipping the Church to Rise, Lead, and Multiply
In this powerful episode of Hope Unlocked, host Kristin Kurtz welcomes Brooke Domek, Executive Director of Run Free, to share her testimony of transformation, calling, and leadership. From her radical salvation story to equipping churc...
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Season 3
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Episode 161
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She Survived the Darkness—Then God Rewired Her Heart | Vanessta Spark’s Redemption Story
In this powerful episode of Hope Unlocked, Kristin Kurtz welcomes Vanessta Spark, founder of Spark Our Spirit Ministries, to share her journey from trauma to transformation. Vanessta reveals how Jesus healed deep wounds of depression, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 160
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Living Fearless with Donna Winship: Identity Unlocked, Freedom Released, Faith Unleashed
On this episode of Hope Unlocked, host Kristin Kurtz welcomes Donna Winship of Identity Exchange for a powerful conversation on faith, courage, and living fearless. Donna shares her journey with husband Jamie Winship, their 42 years of...
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Season 3
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Episode 159
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Her Battle, His Victory: Amy Dial’s Story of Redemption and Freedom in Ring of Fire
In this episode of Hope Unlocked, Kristin Kurtz welcomes back Amy Dial, founder of Fit for the Kingdom Outreach, to celebrate the release of her new book Ring of Fire. Amy shares the powerful story behind the book—her...
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Season 3
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Episode 158
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God’s Unexpected Call That Changed Everything—Faith, Politics & Purpose with Dr. Linda Lee Tarver
In this powerful episode of Hope Unlocked, host Kristin Kurtz welcomes Dr. Linda Lee Tarver, a leader, author, and ministry voice with a remarkable journey of faith, politics, and education reform. She shares her upbringing as the youn...
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Season 3
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Episode 157
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From Grief to Glory: Worship, Faith, and Following God’s Voice with Reina Rose
In this episode of Hope Unlocked, host Kristin Kurtz welcomes worship leader and singer-songwriter Reina Rose of Crowns of Glory. Reina shares her powerful testimony of following God’s voice, building a worship team from a pro...
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Season 3
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Episode 156
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From Devastation to Hope: JoBeth Polley's Journey Through Grief, Loss & God's Redemption
In this powerful episode of Hope Unlocked, Kristin Kurtz welcomes JoBeth Polley, a grief specialist and courageous young widow, who shares her raw and redemptive journey through infertility, foster adoption, and the heartbreaking loss ...
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Season 3
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Episode 155
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Re-Fired, Not Retired: Liz Doyle’s 56-Year Journey of Faith, Risk, and Revival
In this powerful episode of Hope Unlocked, host Kristin Kurtz welcomes global ministry leader Liz Doyle, founder of She Leads America. Liz shares her incredible 56-year journey of boldly preaching the Gospel across war zones, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 154
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Reign in Royalty with Deb Yoerg: Unlocking Healing, Identity & Bold Kingdom Purpose
In this powerful episode of Hope Unlocked, host Kristin Kurtz welcomes back Deb Yoerg—Kingdom coach, author, and founder of Reign in Royalty. Deb shares her testimony of healing, identity, and freedom through Christ, unveiling...
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Season 3
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Episode 153
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Just a Sling and a Stone: Tim Pearson’s Mission to Capture the Unseen and Tell Kingdom Stories Through the Lens
In this episode of Hope Unlocked, Kristin Kurtz welcomes Tim Pearson, founder of Just a Sling and a Stone, a nonprofit ministry using photography and video to help under-resourced ministries share their stories. After a missio...
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Season 3
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Episode 152
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Never Too Late: Susan Otten’s Appalachian Trailblazing Story of Hope and Holy Grit
In this powerful episode of Hope Unlocked, host Kristin Kurtz welcomes Susan Otten—trailblazer, entrepreneur, and founder of Indie Do Good—for an unforgettable story of faith, endurance, and purpose. Susan shares how, at age 65, she hi...
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Season 3
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Episode 151
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From Pain to Purpose: How Tammy Ryder-Harms Is Transforming Teen Lives with Kaleidoscope Teens
In this episode of Hope Unlocked, Kristin Kurtz welcomes Tammy Ryder-Harms, founder of Kaleidoscope Teens, to share her powerful story of turning trauma into transformation. After navigating domestic abuse and her daughter’s mental hea...
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Season 3
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Episode 150
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