iRefresh Podcast

In this episode of the iRefresh Podcast, Deb Kight, a personal trainer, Red Light Method manager, and Mind Games class teacher at Victory Church, shares her testimony of overcoming trauma, shame, and spiritual deception.

Deb opens up about growing up in a dysfunctional home, exploring witchcraft and new age philosophies as a teenager, and meeting Jesus at 16 through her stepsister’s testimony. She also talks honestly about a season of abuse and despair that left her feeling too far gone, and how the Holy Spirit pulled her out. Drawing on Joseph’s story in Genesis, Psalm 139, and Esther 4:14, she explains how the enemy distorts our identity from a young age and how God heals those lies. She also covers the difference between receiving God’s forgiveness and learning to forgive yourself.

Deb ties it together with the song that inspired the message, “Not Dead Yet,” and a butterfly encounter that became a lasting reminder that God makes us beautiful on the inside first. If you’re carrying shame, regret, or the feeling that you’ve missed your window, this conversation is a reminder that you’re exactly where you need to be, and that God is still writing your story.

00:00 Introduction: You Are Loved Beyond Measure
00:25 Meet Deb: A New Friend Making a Difference
01:09 Not Dead Yet: The Song That Defines the Testimony
02:38 Mind Games: Teaching Others to Overcome
04:01 God's Island: Living in a Broken World
04:45 Joseph's Journey: A Life Parallel
05:57 Searching for Truth: From Witchcraft to Jesus
06:48 Counterfeits and Deception: The Enemy's Strategy
08:21 The Moment of Salvation: Crying Out to Jesus
08:59 The Trap of Soul Ties and Bad Relationships
10:30 The Call to ORU: A Missed Opportunity
11:08 Seven Years of Darkness: Demon Possession and Abuse
11:50 Overcome by Shame: Too Far Gone to Go Back
12:45 The Way Out: Holy Spirit Speaks Hope
12:55 Breaking Free from Shame and Forgiving Yourself
14:47 Identity Distortion: The Enemy's Childhood Lies
15:58 Psalm 139: Reinforcing Your True Identity
16:41 Your Story Was Already Written: Right Where You Need to Be
17:00 Returning to ORU: Overcoming Regret and Embracing God's Timing
18:41 Getting Stronger Through the Struggle
19:55 For Such a Time as This: Esther 4:14
20:46 The Miraculous Butterfly: Beauty for Ashes
23:05 God Turns All Things Together for Good
23:45 You Are Loved, Significant, and Powerful
24:16 Sit and Listen: Your Father Wants to Guide You
25:13 Closing: Connect for Prayer and Encouragement

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In this episode of the iRefresh Podcast, Angela Smith shares a deeply personal message on God's faithfulness through divorce, single motherhood, caring for an aging father, and the grief of losing him.

She tells how God met her in the middle of despair. He gave her peace when worry kept her awake, spoke to her in her grief, and brought answers to her prayers in ways she never expected, including a miraculous knee-healing night at a women's conference in Brazil. Drawing from Romans 8:28, Genesis 50:20, Jeremiah 32:27, Deuteronomy 31:8, and John 11, she unpacks what it means to line up with God's will, trust Him beyond what you can see, and actively take hold of His peace by faith instead of passively agreeing with His Word.

Her closing look at Martha running to meet Jesus in the middle of mourning is a reminder that no situation is too far gone for Him. If you're walking through grief, a season of waiting, or a circumstance that feels dead and buried, this message will encourage you to meet Him on the road and say, "Even now, Lord."


00:00 Introduction: The Jesus Who Raises the Dead
00:24 From Chaos to Calling: A Personal Journey
02:11 Life in the Hard Seasons: Single Motherhood and Loss
04:49 The Breaking Point: When Everything Piles On
06:20 The Mantle Question: Will You Continue the Ministry?
07:13 God's Miraculous Answer: Meeting on the Road
08:22 All Things Work Together for Good
09:47 Is Anything Too Hard for God?
10:16 Pilgrim's Progress: Life as a Journey of Overcoming
11:29 God Will Be Your Husband: Personal Peace in Crisis
13:29 Not Orphans: God's Father Heart for You
15:20 Submit Yourself Wholly: Making Room for God to Move
16:04 The Dove Looking for a Place to Land
17:40 Trust in the Lord: Led by His Spirit
19:23 Martha's Redemption: Running to Jesus in Faith
23:03 Even Now: Believing God for Your Breakthrough
25:22 Closing: Position Yourself in Faith Tonight


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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

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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

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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


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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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