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Stories Of Healing Episodes

This category focuses on personal narratives of healing, both emotional and spiritual, highlighting journeys through grief, loss, and recovery.
From Addiction And Codependency To Healing Through Identity In Christ
June 24, 2026

From Addiction And Codependency To Healing Through Identity In Christ

Let me know what you think of this episode? A lot of people can look “fine” in church while their home life is falling apart. We sit down with Steve Rotermund, author and founder of Work Right Ministries, to talk honestly about addiction, codependency, trauma, and the long road from shame to healing. Steve shares the surprising way he met his future wife, then opens up about childhood abandonment, abuse, and how those early wounds quietly shaped his relationships and view of God. As his first ma...
Emotional Maturity Grows When Faith LeadsEp. 2
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April 29, 2026

Emotional Maturity Grows When Faith Leads

Let me know what you think of this episode? Life can look stable on the outside and still feel like you are barely holding it together. We sit down with Dr. Tokelson, a clinical psychologist with more than four decades of experience, to talk about why so many of us feel emotionally overwhelmed and why we hide it behind a polished mask. We get honest about self-preservation, fear of rejection, and the quiet pressure to perform, even when we are running on empty. From there, we connect emotional m...
How Chronic Illness, Grief, And Faith Shaped A New CallingEp. 11
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April 8, 2026

How Chronic Illness, Grief, And Faith Shaped A New Calling

Let me know what you think of this episode? Support the Podcast. https://buymeacoffee.com/dorseyross Please subscribe to the show, on your favorite podcast platforms, and you can get the latest episodes notifications. https://www.dorseyrossshow.com/follow/ What if the ground never stops moving and yet your soul finds a steadier place to stand? That’s the tension Lara Silverman lives with every day as a Stanford-trained attorney turned bestselling author and musician whose rare neurological condi...
From Avalanche to Faith: Mick Wienholts Journey of Survival and RedemptionEp. 10
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April 1, 2026

From Avalanche to Faith: Mick Wienholts Journey of Survival and Redemption

Most stories of faith and survival feel familiar—until you hear Mick Wrenholt’s astonishing journey from tragedy to hope. After losing his son Luke in the womb and surviving a life-threatening avalanche, Mick’s miraculous encounters with grace will challenge everything you think you know about pain, providence, and redemption.In this powerful episode, Mick shares two life-altering stories: one of devastating loss and one of miraculous rescue. You'll discover how an ego-driven mountain climb turn...
Faith and Healing: Leah Chrest's Journey Through Grief and JoyEp. 7
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March 11, 2026

Faith and Healing: Leah Chrest's Journey Through Grief and Joy

Some of the most profound life transformations happen after moments of loss, doubt, and spiritual awakening. Leah Chrest's jaw-dropping near-death experiences and unwavering faith reveal the truth about God's love that could change how you see your entire life. If you've ever questioned whether life after death is real—or if you're searching for deeper purpose—this episode will challenge your beliefs and ignite your hope. Leah, a Christian author and former skeptic, shares how a life-changing ne...
Higher Powered: Jessica Morris on Spiritual Rebirth and RecoveryEp. 6
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Aug. 27, 2025

Higher Powered: Jessica Morris on Spiritual Rebirth and Recovery

Let me know what you think of this episode? Support the show Support the Podcast. https://buymeacoffee.com/dorseyross Social Media Links, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dorsey.ross/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DROCKROSS/ My Book Amazon Book Overcomer https://bit.ly/4h7NGIP
From Convent to Sobriety to Faith, Gina’s JourneyEp. 3
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July 16, 2025

From Convent to Sobriety to Faith, Gina’s Journey

What happens when every dream you've had shatters before your eyes? Gina Economopoulos never imagined her life's path would lead from bartending to twelve years in a convent, then to finding her fiancé dead a month before their wedding day. Yet through these devastating losses, something remarkable emerged. Gina's raw, honest conversation reveals the soul-crushing moments when faith seems impossible. "When my mother died, I literally died," she shares, describing the spiritual void that launched...
Nuclear Meltdowns to Spiritual Uplifts: The Mr. Whiskey StoryEp. 1
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June 18, 2025

Nuclear Meltdowns to Spiritual Uplifts: The Mr. Whiskey Story

When Mr. Whiskey's Navy ship set the record for most suicides in a year, he knew there had to be a better way forward. This powerful conversation reveals how one veteran transformed trauma into a mission of healing. Following his military service as a nuclear operator, Mr. Whiskey founded Couple of Nukes LLC—not just another podcast, but a comprehensive resource hub designed to address the interconnected challenges of mental health, addiction recovery, physical wellness, and spiritual founda...
Guest: Mr Whiskey
Thriving in Grace, Karen Dittman’s Story of FaithEp. 10
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May 7, 2025

Thriving in Grace, Karen Dittman’s Story of Faith

What happens when life defies all your expectations and forces you to navigate one impossible challenge after another? Karen Dittman knows this reality all too well. Karen's extraordinary parenting journey spans over 25 years, bookended by infertility struggles and a shocking pregnancy at age 46. In between, she's navigated what she calls "the five A's" with her children: adoption, anxiety, ADHD, autism, and addiction. Perhaps most heartbreaking was the period when her daughter disappeared i...
The Divine Dialogue: Understanding Prayer for Healing with Rev. David ChotkaEp. 9
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April 23, 2025

The Divine Dialogue: Understanding Prayer for Healing with Rev. David Chotka

The false dichotomy between medicine and miracles has troubled believers for generations, leaving many caught between their faith and practical healthcare decisions. In this profound conversation with Dr. David Chotka, we unravel this tension by exploring how scripture itself demonstrates the harmonious relationship between divine intervention and medical treatment. Dr. Chotka shares his own dramatic healing story—diagnosed with Ramsey-Hunt syndrome that paralyzed his face, doctors declared his ...
A Journey from Darkness to Light: Timothy's StoryEp. 5
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Feb. 26, 2025

A Journey from Darkness to Light: Timothy's Story

What if overcoming addiction was more about healing emotional wounds than breaking habits? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Timothy Reigle, the founder of Into the Wilderness Ministries, as we uncover his transformative journey from a youth entangled in rebellion and addiction to becoming a beacon of hope and recovery. Timothy shares deeply personal insights into how his struggles with pornography and sex addiction affected his life and marriage, and the pivotal role that faith and c...
Healing from Loss: Brigitte Dunbar's Story
Sept. 11, 2024

Healing from Loss: Brigitte Dunbar's Story

Have you ever wondered how to find hope in the face of unimaginable loss? Join us as we speak with Brigitte Dunbar, the author of "Grief, Loss, and the Goodness of God," who shares her deeply personal journey through the tragic loss of her son at birth. We explore Brigitte's love for the slower pace of "Pride and Prejudice," her lifelong dream of motherhood, and her unwavering faith. As a marriage and family therapist, pastoral counselor, and faith-based grief coach, Brigitte passionately discus...
Anna McLaughlin: Embracing Life's Seasons with Faith and StrengthEp. 4
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Aug. 23, 2023

Anna McLaughlin: Embracing Life's Seasons with Faith and Strength

If you are enjoying this podcast, please let me know by sending me a text message. Ever felt like the weight of the world is too much to bear, and the light at the end of the tunnel seems elusive? Meet Anna McLaughlin, a woman of faith, a doting mother, a loving wife, and an entrepreneur who was once in your shoes, but found a way out. Having weathered the storm of isolation and self-destruction, Anna's story of redemption and transformation is bound to resonate with anyone stuck in a rut of des...
Embracing God's Grace: A Conversation on Alcohol Addiction Recovery and Spiritual Growth with Rose Ann ForteEp. 1
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June 28, 2023

Embracing God's Grace: A Conversation on Alcohol Addiction Recovery and Spiritual Growth with Rose Ann Forte

If you are enjoying this podcast, please let me know by sending me a text message. What does it mean to overcome alcohol addiction with the help of faith and a positive mindset? Today, we sit down for a heartfelt conversation with Rose Ann Forte, a successful C-suite executive, ministry leader, working mom of four, and an alcohol-free coach. She shares her personal journey of finding freedom from alcohol addiction and how her faith played a significant role in her journey. Discover her internati...
Interview with Rev. Michael Scholtes, Dealing with DepressionEp. 11
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May 17, 2023

Interview with Rev. Michael Scholtes, Dealing with Depression

If you are enjoying this podcast, please let me know by sending me a text message. Michael Scholtes is the author of "Darkwater: A Pastor's Memoir of Depression and Faith." He is a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and has lived with depression for most of his life. He talks openly about the intersection of mental illness and faith, and finds these discussions to be healing and helpful for everyone involved. I have known depression inside and out since childhood, including tw...
Forgiving the Nightmare my interview with author and Pastor Mark SowersbyEp. 6
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Feb. 22, 2023

Forgiving the Nightmare my interview with author and Pastor Mark Sowersby

If you are enjoying this podcast, please let me know by sending me a text message. Meet Mark Sowersby. Speaker. Writer. Pastor. In 2019 Pastor Mark went through a time of great healing. He began speaking about the nightmare of abuse and years of suffering he experienced in his childhood. And how condemnation, shame, and guilt were replaced with forgiveness , joy, and life in abundance. Mark Sowersby is author of Forgiving the nightmare where he shares his story, of abuse, neglect, torture,...
Interview with Cherlyn Decker God takes her life, which was a mess, and makes it into a message.Ep. 10
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Feb. 23, 2022

Interview with Cherlyn Decker God takes her life, which was a mess, and makes it into a message.

If you are enjoying this podcast, please let me know by sending me a text message. As a people-pleasing workaholic who suffered from mommy guilt and walked through life with false confidence Cherlyn found she was burnt out, spiritually empty, emotionally drained, and sleepless. The transformation came through a process where God pried open each and every finger in the tight fist Cherlyn held. For in it was what she falsely believed defined her happiness and identity. It was painful; a stagnant c...
Interview with Lathan Craft The Leper in the Church.Ep. 3
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Nov. 3, 2021

Interview with Lathan Craft The Leper in the Church.

If you are enjoying this podcast, please let me know by sending me a text message. In this week's episode, I interview Lathan Craft the author of the book The Leper in the Church. Where we discuss how to reach the modern-day lepers of the world today, especially those who have mental health issues, and how the church can better minister to them. We even discuss what is mental health illness, and what that looks like, not only for the person but also for those wanting to minister to those with ...
Interview with Shirley Arguilar, she was unapproachable, depressed, followed the wrong crowd, but God saved her.Ep. 12
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Sept. 22, 2021

Interview with Shirley Arguilar, she was unapproachable, depressed, followed the wrong crowd, but God saved her.

If you are enjoying this podcast, please let me know by sending me a text message. Shirley shares her story of how she has dealt with satanism, drug addiction, alcoholism, how she was sexually confused. But most importantly how she was invited by someone in her school to a Bible Club, and how it changed her life. She also talks about how now she is saved living for Jesus, and is on a worship team at her church. Support the Show. Here are several ways to support the show, and allow me to contin...
Story of Rev Dorsey RossEp. 1
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Jan. 20, 2020

Story of Rev Dorsey Ross

If you are enjoying this podcast, please let me know by sending me a text message. This is my story of what I have been through in my life and have had to overcome and face. The challenges in life and how I’ve overcame them--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dorseyrossshow/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dorseyrossshow/support Support the Show. Here are several ways to su...