Episodes

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 ...

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, ...

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 qu...

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...

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 ...

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 Go...

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 ...

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 t...

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 hone...

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Carrie Kittinger and Veronica Scott join host Sheryl Kloehr for a powerful conversation about the life-changing impact of prayer. They open up about motherhood, marriage, running a household, and how it all comes together when prayer is at the center. Discover how God daily guides them, directing every decision, offering strength through life’s chaos, and filling their homes with love and hope. Candid stories, life experiences, and joy set the...

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Learn how to hear God's voice through an active life of prayer. Lisa Goins describes the ABCs of Prayer, the importance of scheduling your busy life with prayer and the "Why" you do it.

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