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Longtime journalist Harry Saltzgaver shares the raw truth behind his journey from functioning alcoholism to freedom, faith, and recovery. He opens up about relapse, a life-changing DUI, and the jail-cell prayer that became a turning point after 9/11. Harry shares how God removed his compulsion to drink, why making amends and vulnerability matter, and how sobriety led to a life of service. We also discuss Christian recovery, identity beyond career, community impact, and his memoir, No Walk in the Park: Newspapers, Booze, and God.

Harry's contact info:

Email - [email protected]

Website - saltymanpress.com

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📖 BOOK: FIT FOR THE CALL
Prepare body, soul & spirit for what God has entrusted to you.
newwingscoaching.net/fitforthecall

✨ NEW WINGS COACHING
You pour into others. Who pours into you? I draw out the gold & help you take bold next steps. newwingscoaching.net/book

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Website: https://www.newwingscoaching.net/
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Hope Unlocked Podcast Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only. Guest views, opinions, experiences, and testimonies are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Content is not intended to replace professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Please use discernment and seek appropriate guidance for your unique situation.

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When conflict leaves you bracing for the next hard conversation, there can still be a path toward peace. Mediator Amy Vanderbeek shares how her own high-conflict divorce during COVID became the doorway into restorative mediation and helping others navigate difficult transitions with greater clarity and confidence. We talk about creating space to be heard, why restorative doesn’t mean forced reconciliation, co-parenting, releasing shame, building a business in a demanding season, and learning that rest can be part of moving forward.

Amy's contact info:

Email - [email protected]

Phone/text - 612-440-9005

Websites - shekeepsgoing.org & www.riverheightsrestorative.com

🔑 MORE FROM YOUR HOST, KRISTIN KURTZ

📖 BOOK: FIT FOR THE CALL
Prepare body, soul & spirit for what God has entrusted to you.
newwingscoaching.net/fitforthecall

✨ NEW WINGS COACHING
You pour into others. Who pours into you? I draw out the gold & help you take bold next steps. newwingscoaching.net/book

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Help keep this ministry & podcast going and moving forward. Your support helps produce the show, share these stories & carry HOPE around the world.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renew.wings/
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Hope Unlocked Podcast Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only. Guest views, opinions, experiences, and testimonies are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Content is not intended to replace professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Please use discernment and seek appropriate guidance for your unique situation.

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What if the reason you’re still struggling isn’t because you haven’t prayed enough—but because God wants to take you deeper? Heather O’Brien, author of Heal with God, shares how the Lord led her into a more Spirit-led approach to healing that looks beyond symptoms and gets to the root. We talk about uncovering hidden lies, asking God better questions, hearing His voice more clearly, and praying with greater precision over patterns that seem impossible to break. Heather also shares the story behind her book and the courage it took to turn what God had taught her into a resource that could help others experience freedom.

Heather's contact info:

Website - heatherobrien.net

Heal with God Workshop: heatherobrien.net/workshop

🔑 MORE FROM YOUR HOST, KRISTIN KURTZ

📖 BOOK: FIT FOR THE CALL
Prepare body, soul & spirit for what God has entrusted to you.
newwingscoaching.net/fitforthecall

✨ NEW WINGS COACHING
You pour into others. Who pours into you? I draw out the gold & help you take bold next steps. newwingscoaching.net/book

Support the show

 SUPPORT HOPE UNLOCKED
Help keep this ministry & podcast going and moving forward. Your support helps produce the show, share these stories & carry HOPE around the world.
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CONNECT WITH KRISTIN

Website: https://www.newwingscoaching.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renew.wings/
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NEWSletter: https://freedom.myflodesk.com/ascendbeyond

Hope Unlocked Podcast Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only. Guest views, opinions, experiences, and testimonies are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Content is not intended to replace professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Please use discernment and seek appropriate guidance for your unique situation.

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What happens when God begins awakening the gifts, creativity, and voice He placed inside of you? In this hope-filled conversation, Dionne White shares how prophetic art became part of her healing and how the Lord taught her to “paint the promise” instead of staying focused on the pain. We talk about creativity as a God-given expression, finding courage to use your voice, resisting the fear and isolation that can come against your calling, and receiving support along the way. Dionne also shares the heart behind Liberty Writers Collective and her passion for helping women finish their manuscripts, strengthen their message, and release their stories for the glory of God.

Dionne's contact info:

Website - www.dionnewhiteministries.com

Email - [email protected]

Dionne's upcoming event - September 14-18th, 2026:

Called to Write; Faithful & Fearless is a free 5-Day Live workshop for Christian women who are first-time or returning authors ready to unlock & discover their voice; gain clarity around their God-given message, and begin outlining a book idea to confidently begin writing their manuscript. Learn more here -
https://libertywritersco.kartra.com/page/free_workshop_landing_reg

🔑 MORE FROM YOUR HOST, KRISTIN KURTZ

📖 BOOK: FIT FOR THE CALL
Prepare body, soul & spirit for what God has entrusted to you.
newwingscoaching.net/fitforthecall

✨ NEW WINGS COACHING
You pour into others. Who pours into you? I draw out the gold & help you take bold next steps. newwingscoaching.net/book

Support the show

 SUPPORT HOPE UNLOCKED
Help keep this ministry & podcast going and moving forward. Your support helps produce the show, share these stories & carry HOPE around the world.
buymeacoffee.com/hopeunlockedpodcast

CONNECT WITH KRISTIN

Website: https://www.newwingscoaching.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renew.wings/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moodykurtz/
Hope Unlocked FB Group (for women): https://www.facebook.com/groups/hopeunlocked
NEWSletter: https://freedom.myflodesk.com/ascendbeyond

Hope Unlocked Podcast Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only. Guest views, opinions, experiences, and testimonies are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Content is not intended to replace professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Please use discernment and seek appropriate guidance for your unique situation.

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What can happen when you say yes to God before you have the whole roadmap? In this special 250th episode of Hope Unlocked, host Kristin Kurtz shares the story behind the podcast she almost never started—and what God has done through one surrendered yes. From facing fear and feeling unqualified to creating a “SEEDcast” that plants hope, courage, healing, and faith, she reflects on consistency, unseen impact, and releasing the pressure of the numbers. If you’ve questioned whether your voice matters or felt tempted to quit too soon, this is your reminder: show up, sow the seed, and trust God with what grows.

Podmatch info: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/hopeunlocked

Support the show

 SUPPORT HOPE UNLOCKED
Help keep this ministry & podcast going and moving forward. Your support helps produce the show, share these stories & carry HOPE around the world.
buymeacoffee.com/hopeunlockedpodcast

CONNECT WITH KRISTIN

Website: https://www.newwingscoaching.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renew.wings/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moodykurtz/
Hope Unlocked FB Group (for women): https://www.facebook.com/groups/hopeunlocked
NEWSletter: https://freedom.myflodesk.com/ascendbeyond

Hope Unlocked Podcast Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only. Guest views, opinions, experiences, and testimonies are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Content is not intended to replace professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Please use discernment and seek appropriate guidance for your unique situation.

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One impulsive yes can lead into danger—and one obedient no can change everything. Yolonda Troupe Smith shares her powerful testimony of learning to hear God’s voice, recognize His warnings, and surrender control. From unsafe college choices and an unequally yoked marriage to spiritual warfare during a high-risk pregnancy with 11 fibroid tumors, Yolonda shares how God protected her, brought her through difficult seasons, and turned her story into purpose. She also opens up about prayer, obedience, the Holy Spirit, baptism, and learning to walk in God’s power.

Yolonda's contact info:

Email - [email protected]

Yolonda's books:

The Blueprint Collection

🔑 MORE FROM YOUR HOST, KRISTIN KURTZ

📖 BOOK: FIT FOR THE CALL
Prepare body, soul & spirit for what God has entrusted to you.
newwingscoaching.net/fitforthecall

✨ NEW WINGS COACHING
You pour into others. Who pours into you? I draw out the gold & help you take bold next steps. newwingscoaching.net/book

Support the show

 SUPPORT HOPE UNLOCKED
Help keep this ministry & podcast going and moving forward. Your support helps produce the show, share these stories & carry HOPE around the world.
buymeacoffee.com/hopeunlockedpodcast

CONNECT WITH KRISTIN

Website: https://www.newwingscoaching.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renew.wings/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moodykurtz/
Hope Unlocked FB Group (for women): https://www.facebook.com/groups/hopeunlocked
NEWSletter: https://freedom.myflodesk.com/ascendbeyond

Hope Unlocked Podcast Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only. Guest views, opinions, experiences, and testimonies are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Content is not intended to replace professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Please use discernment and seek appropriate guidance for your unique situation.

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Mandy Adendorff grew up Orthodox Jewish in Johannesburg and strongly anti-Christian—until one desperate moment changed everything. After unexpectedly crying out the name of Jesus, Mandy encountered a presence that transformed her life and began a ripple effect of faith, healing, and family breakthrough. She shares how God guided her through dreams, brought her to the U.S. through the Green Card Lottery, and eventually led her to help launch a student-led Jesus club in a public high school. Mandy also shares the heart behind Uncommon Courage, helping teens move from anxiety and fear into identity, hope, purpose, and discipleship.

Mandy's contact info:

Website - https://www.mandyadendorff.com

🔑 MORE FROM YOUR HOST, KRISTIN KURTZ

📖 BOOK: FIT FOR THE CALL
Prepare body, soul & spirit for what God has entrusted to you.
newwingscoaching.net/fitforthecall

✨ NEW WINGS COACHING
You pour into others. Who pours into you? I draw out the gold & help you take bold next steps. newwingscoaching.net/book

Support the show

 SUPPORT HOPE UNLOCKED
Help keep this ministry & podcast going and moving forward. Your support helps produce the show, share these stories & carry HOPE around the world.
buymeacoffee.com/hopeunlockedpodcast

CONNECT WITH KRISTIN

Website: https://www.newwingscoaching.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renew.wings/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moodykurtz/
Hope Unlocked FB Group (for women): https://www.facebook.com/groups/hopeunlocked
NEWSletter: https://freedom.myflodesk.com/ascendbeyond

Hope Unlocked Podcast Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only. Guest views, opinions, experiences, and testimonies are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Content is not intended to replace professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Please use discernment and seek appropriate guidance for your unique situation.

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Four months into marriage, Mike and Marty Betts watched their world unravel through accusations, legal battles, and a federal prison sentence. They share the raw journey of losing success, identity, control, and time together—and finding God faithful in the middle of it all. From ministry behind prison walls to forgiveness, vulnerability, and rebuilding after loss, their story reveals how God can redeem even the chapters we never would have chosen. Today, through Embracing Your Story Ministries, they use testimony, discipleship, and prison outreach to help others encounter hope and freedom.

Mike & Marty's contact info:

Website - https://embracingyourstory.org

🌟Featured Hope Unlocked Partner: Reliht

Welcome to Reliht, the brand new and easy-to-use, online no-chat tool you didn’t know you needed, but will love.

Designed as an alternative to social media, Reliht gives you quiet space to reflect, journal, grow with God, capture and share what He’s speaking—without the distractions of endless scrolling and chat.  Sit with God, listen, reflect, journal, receive, and share.

✨ As a special launch welcome, sign up FREE through September 1, 2026.

Learn more at reliht.com 

🔑 MORE FROM YOUR HOST, KRISTIN KURTZ

📖 BOOK: FIT FOR THE CALL
Prepare body, soul & spirit for what God has entrusted to you.
newwingscoaching.net/fitforthecall

✨ NEW WINGS COACHING
You pour into others. Who pours into you? I draw out the gold & help you take bold next steps. newwingscoaching.net/book

Support the show

 SUPPORT HOPE UNLOCKED
Help keep this ministry & podcast going and moving forward. Your support helps produce the show, share these stories & carry HOPE around the world.
buymeacoffee.com/hopeunlockedpodcast

CONNECT WITH KRISTIN

Website: https://www.newwingscoaching.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renew.wings/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moodykurtz/
Hope Unlocked FB Group (for women): https://www.facebook.com/groups/hopeunlocked
NEWSletter: https://freedom.myflodesk.com/ascendbeyond

Hope Unlocked Podcast Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only. Guest views, opinions, experiences, and testimonies are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Content is not intended to replace professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Please use discernment and seek appropriate guidance for your unique situation.

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Social media can feel like standing next to a speaker turned all the way up. In this raw solo episode of Hope Unlocked, Kristin Kurtz shares what stirred in her after seeing so much fighting, division, and tearing down online—and asks what could happen if we used our voices to lift people up instead. She shares why encouragement matters, how doing uncomfortable things can unlock breakthrough, and how one faithful voice can create a ripple effect far beyond what we see.

Join Release Your Sound, a September mission inside the Hope Unlocked Facebook group with daily prompts to help you use your voice, speak life, practice courage, and spread hope: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hopeunlocked

Support the show

 SUPPORT HOPE UNLOCKED
Help keep this ministry & podcast going and moving forward. Your support helps produce the show, share these stories & carry HOPE around the world.
buymeacoffee.com/hopeunlockedpodcast

CONNECT WITH KRISTIN

Website: https://www.newwingscoaching.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renew.wings/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moodykurtz/
Hope Unlocked FB Group (for women): https://www.facebook.com/groups/hopeunlocked
NEWSletter: https://freedom.myflodesk.com/ascendbeyond

Hope Unlocked Podcast Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only. Guest views, opinions, experiences, and testimonies are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Content is not intended to replace professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Please use discernment and seek appropriate guidance for your unique situation.

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Sometimes following God means releasing something you love to step into what He has next. Returning guest Gretchen Moran (Episode 19 & 20) shares how God led her from “spinning ten plates” into a faith-filled role with Hope Is Alive, a Christ-centered addiction recovery nonprofit. Gretchen opens up about empty nest life, sacred quiet seasons, and how God used her leadership, relationships, and painful past to prepare her. Discover Christian recovery homes, peer-led recovery, Finding Hope family support groups, Hope After Loss, and practical resources for those impacted by addiction.

Gretchen's contact info:

Email - [email protected]

Hope is Alive info:

Website - https://www.hopeisalive.net

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@HopeisAliveMinistries

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hopeisaliveok

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hope_is_alive

🌟Featured Hope Unlocked Partner: Reliht

Welcome to Reliht, the brand new and easy-to-use, online no-chat tool you didn’t know you needed, but will love.

Designed as an alternative to social media, Reliht gives you quiet space to reflect, journal, grow with God, capture and share what He’s speaking—without the distractions of endless scrolling and chat.  Sit with God, listen, reflect, journal, receive, and share.

✨ As a special launch welcome, sign up FREE through September 1, 2026.

Learn more at reliht.com 

🔑 MORE FROM YOUR HOST, KRISTIN KURTZ

📖 BOOK: FIT FOR THE CALL
Prepare body, soul & spirit for what God has entrusted to you.
newwingscoaching.net/fitforthecall

✨ NEW WINGS COACHING
You pour into others. Who pours into you? I draw out the gold & help you take bold next steps. newwingscoaching.net/book

Support the show

 SUPPORT HOPE UNLOCKED
Help keep this ministry & podcast going and moving forward. Your support helps produce the show, share these stories & carry HOPE around the world.
buymeacoffee.com/hopeunlockedpodcast

CONNECT WITH KRISTIN

Website: https://www.newwingscoaching.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renew.wings/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moodykurtz/
Hope Unlocked FB Group (for women): https://www.facebook.com/groups/hopeunlocked
NEWSletter: https://freedom.myflodesk.com/ascendbeyond

Hope Unlocked Podcast Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only. Guest views, opinions, experiences, and testimonies are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Content is not intended to replace professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Please use discernment and seek appropriate guidance for your unique situation.