Open Doors: Conversations with Heart of the Father

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Open Doors is a conversation about inviting God’s love, presence, and power into our hearts. We are friends and teammates from Heart of the Father Ministries who share in the mission of setting captive hearts free through Unbound ministry. We’ll be touching on the impact of Neal Lozano’s book, Unbound, and hearing stories of lives changed through Unbound ministry. At times we’ll dig deep into the Five Keys of Unbound, simple responses to the gospel with profound impact on hearts and lives. Join us for stories, insights, reflections, and prayer as we seek Him together! Learn more at www.heartofthefather.com. Music by Christian Harper. Artwork by Rosemary Strohm at Command-S. 

  1. 6D AGO

    On "Where the Light of Hope Falls" with Jenn Lozano and Bonnie O'Neil

    In this episode, host Jenn Lozano welcomes back  Bonnie O’Neil, author, spiritual director, and executive director of Alpha Mid-Atlantic, to discuss her newly released Lenten devotional, Where the Light of Hope Falls: A Lenten Journey of Returning, Rest, and Rescue. As Lent approaches, Bonnie shares the heart behind writing a guided devotional that moves beyond behavior modification and into deeper relationship with Jesus.  Drawing from Isaiah 55, she outlines the book’s journey: beginning with who Jesus is, growing comfortable with confession and repentance, confronting deeper patterns like shame and scarcity, and ultimately moving outward to become agents of light in the world.  With wisdom from her experience in spiritual direction, she offers encouragement for persevering when self-examination feels difficult and encourages us to find deeper freedom in Christ! The episode closes with a peaceful, guided prayer inviting listeners to rest in the boundless mercy of God and enter Lent grounded in His love. Learn more about Bonnie and her books here. Find her on a previous episodes "Is God Still Good Even When Life Isn't?" See our upcoming events Sign up for new episode drop alerts Release: February 2026 Music by Christian Harper Production by Christian Harper

    30 min

  2. FEB 5

    Helping a Friend with Jacqueline Harper and Emily Wilson

    “My heart just longs to see freedom in the body of Christ,” shares Emily Wilson in this intimate conversation with Jacqueline Harper about helping a friend, and how the gospel invites all of us into the work of setting hearts free.  Drawing from John 11 and the story of Lazarus, we reflect on Jesus’ powerful command: “Unbind him and let him go.” While Jesus brings life, He also invites His people to walk alongside one another in the ongoing work of unbinding. Together, we explore the heart of Unbound Ministry, the Five Keys, and how they are not just a formal prayer model, but practical gospel responses meant for everyday life, in friendships, families, moms’ groups, ministry settings, and beyond. Emily shares her personal journey into inner healing ministry and her growing desire to not only proclaim the gospel, but to invite others to respond to it. Jacqueline reflects on decades of experience walking with women, especially mothers, using forgiveness, renunciation, and blessing as tools for real transformation. Jacqueline outlines the path for becoming familiar with Unbound Ministry and how to be trained in the Five Keys. She shares her favorite talk in the Freedom in Christ series and how it helped her heal her relationship with her earthly father. Emily tells why in the Basic Ministry Training’s “The Power of the Gospel” talk is her favorite and how the Keys are a tool for the everyday believer. She expounds upon her own experience with the Basic Training and also shares her favorite teaching from the Advanced Training. Whether you’re brand new to Unbound or have been praying with others for years, this episode is an invitation to rediscover the power of the gospel, and to ask yourself, “Is the Lord drawing you share about Unbound Ministry with a friend?" Find out more on our website, heartofthefather.com Find our Unbound Training materials See our Unbound Ecourse offerings Listen to the Forgiveness talk Find The Power of the Gospel talk Listen to the Leaning on the Holy Spirit talk Get to know Emily in this Open Doors episode See our upcoming events Sign up for new episode drop alerts Release: February 2026 Music by Christian Harper Production by Jacqueline Harper

    31 min

  3. JAN 29

    Where She’s Supposed to Be! Jacqueline Harper with Lisa Livezey

    Enjoy a warm conversation as Jacqueline Harper interviews Lisa Livezey, Communications Coordinator at Heart of the Father Ministries. They reminisce of times spent with their grandmothers, Lisa’s family, her beginnings at Heart of the Father, why she loves Unbound, and other ways in which Lisa ministers in her own life. Lisa shares about the divine timing surrounding her coming onboard at Heart of the Father Ministries and of a Five Keys moment in the middle of the night during her first week of work! She names several personally-significant scripture verses and lists some of her favorite things about working at Heart of the Father Ministries. At the end of the episode, Lisa mentions her book, Minding Mom: A Caregiver’s Devotional Story based on the season she cared for her mother, and also her weekly one-minute devotions published at lisalivezey.com. Check out Lisa’s recent appearance on EWTN television and radio! Find out more on our website, heartofthefather.com See our upcoming events Sign up for new episode drop alerts Release: January 2026 Music by Christian Harper Production by Christian Harper

    30 min

  4. JAN 22

    Hungry To Be Free: Unbound in Prison with Matt Lozano, Pastor Jakob Kerlin, and Dave Hall

    In this episode Matt speaks with Pastor Jakob Kerlin of Victory Church and Dave Hall from the Pittsburgh/Greensburg Unbound team about ministering together at a maximum security prison. The conversation offers a rare and honest look at what it’s like to bring the light of Christ into one of the darkest places, and to witness deep spiritual freedom where physical freedom is absent. Pastor Jakob and Dave share their impressions beginning with the security process, the sense of darkness inside, and the chaplain being a light leading to freedom. We learn of the powerful ministry time, with inmates praying through their stories, listening to their hearts and seeing God work! The men receiving prayer were willing and fertile for Unbound—hungry to be free—saying they’d been counting down the days until the team arrived.  Dave was reminded of words from Luke 7, “Nowhere in all of Israel have I seen such faith!” He marveled at the openness and honesty of the inmates. “You can feel His joy in each and every one of them.” Special thanks to the prison chaplain who invited and prepared the men, and to the donors who made this trip, and the free workbooks, possible. Your support directly impacts lives behind prison walls. The Lord is near to the broken-hearted. Psalm 34:18 Find out more on our website, heartofthefather.com See our upcoming events Sign up for new episode drop alerts Release: January 2026 Music by Christian Harper Production by Christian Harper

    25 min

  5. JAN 15

    Created, Known, and Loved: Living as Sons and Daughters with Jenn Lozano and Emily Wilson

    What does it truly mean to live as sons and daughters of God?  In this episode, Emily and Jenn begin the New Year by talking about the heart of Christian identity: living as beloved children of the Father. Their conversation unfolds with warmth, humor, and insight. It's a keeper! Through personal stories and scripture, Emily and Jenn reflect on how sonship and daughterhood shape every aspect of our lives. They explore three key dimensions of this identity: having a home in the Father’s house, spending intimate and honest time with Him, and receiving an inheritance that begins now and finds its fulfillment in heaven. Emily and Jenn invite you to start the year not with pressure or perfection, but with rest, trust, and confidence in the Father’s love and to live each day more fully as His sons and daughters. Find out more on our website, heartofthefather.com Learn more about Abba's Heart See our upcoming events Sign up for new episode drop alerts Release: January 2026 Music by Christian Harper Production by Christian Harper

    33 min

  6. JAN 8

    Mission on the Mountain with Matt Lozano and Anne and Dave Trufant

    Meet David and Anne Trufant, married 44 years, Emeritus Executive Directors for two camps, and still serving the Lord!! We hear the Trufants' tale of how they first met. “I probably was the last person on his list,” Anne quips. Early in their family life, with four young children, the Trufants dreamed of owning a summer camp, but “we didn’t have any money,” said David. We learn the amazing way in which God opened doors and made a way,  including Anne receiving a word from the Lord in the grocery store parking lot. The Trufants tell of the beautiful ministry of the camps, how they managed it with seven children of their own, a miraculous healing story, passing it along to the next generation, their connections with St. Mother Teresa, and their latest ministry: Mission on the Mountain.  Don’t miss this fun, faith-filled episode, even if  just to hear how Dave’s lips “just went over and kissed” Anne! Find out more about the Trufants work at themissiononthemountain.com Find out more on our website, heartofthefather.com Release: January 2026 Music by Christian Harper Production by Christian Harper

    48 min

  7. 12/18/2025

    That First Love with Matt Lozano, Jenn Lozano, and Lisa Livezey

    Love is the topic of this final episode of our Advent series as Lisa hosts Matt and Jenn, who recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. They discuss the two sides of love – both in the context of marriage and in our relationship with Jesus as we approach Christmas. There is the “feelings” kind of love and then there is the deeper love which equals commitment. Sometimes this means doing something we don’t feel like doing, but it brings about depth and purpose within a relationship. We hear about their beginnings – when Matt realized he “wanted out of the friend zone,” and how Jenn sensed God’s leading in their relationship. Jenn and Matt also share their first-love experiences surrounding Christmas. They also discuss the reality of Mary and Joseph’s experience that required sacrifice, faith, and uncertainty amidst their love for Jesus. Jenn reminds us that Jesus knew what He was saying ‘yes’ to when He was willing to come to earth and Matt expounds upon Jesus’ Messianic identity and upon whom that role hinges.  As we contemplate the message of Jesus coming to earth, we have a choice to make. Will we make room  in our hearts for Him? Invest in Hope with us here! Free to Be Holy  by Matt Lozano Abba's Heart  co-authored by Matt Lozano and Neal Lozano Through the Heart of St. Joseph by Fr. Boniface Hicks Unbound Basic Training E-Course starts January 11th Find out more on our website, heartofthefather.com Release: December 2025 Music by Christian Harper Production by Christian Harper

    30 min

  8. 12/11/2025

    Joy Hits Different When God Shows Up with Janet Lozano, Lisa Livezey, and Jacqueline Harper

    Join Jacqueline, Janet, and Lisa for the third week of our Advent series as we explore something we’re all craving these days: real joy. With so much heaviness in the world, joy can feel distant or even confusing. So what is this kind of joy we’re meant to experience, and why can it feel so hard to hold onto? In this episode, these three dig into the meaning of joy from a faith perspective, but also through personal stories that show what it looks like in real life. Janet provides several helpful definitions of joy – something that enables us to place confidence in God’s plan even through suffering and trials. It is a fruit of the Holy Spirit that resonates from being in the presence of Jesus, allowing us to not complain or be afraid amidst hard times. Joy is a gift from God that flows into our hearts – a sign of God being with us. You’ll hear personal stories from Janet and Lisa of a time when joy showed up unexpectedly and how Jacqueline sees present-day joy as a hint at the heavenly joy we will know one day. How do we cultivate joy in our lives? A purposeful change of heart posture can help, but ultimately it is a deep-seated response to being with the Lord. Janet offers practical advice  along with some ways that the Five Keys of Unbound tie in with experiencing greater joy. “It brings me joy every time I minister to someone,” says Janet. She describes an Unbound session where the prayer recipient’s entire countenance changed after Unbound Ministry, which Jacqueline describes as the “edge of heaven.”  How can you reconnect with joy this week? Listen to the very end so you can join in the “Hallelujah!”  Join our team next week for reflections  on the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent! Invest in Hope with us here! Find out more on our website, heartofthefather.com Release: December 2025 Music by Christian Harper Production by Christian Harper

    26 min
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Open Doors is a conversation about inviting God’s love, presence, and power into our hearts. We are friends and teammates from Heart of the Father Ministries who share in the mission of setting captive hearts free through Unbound ministry. We’ll be touching on the impact of Neal Lozano’s book, Unbound, and hearing stories of lives changed through Unbound ministry. At times we’ll dig deep into the Five Keys of Unbound, simple responses to the gospel with profound impact on hearts and lives. Join us for stories, insights, reflections, and prayer as we seek Him together! Learn more at www.heartofthefather.com. Music by Christian Harper. Artwork by Rosemary Strohm at Command-S. 

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