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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 - writerman47@yahoo.com
Website - saltymanpress.com

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Ways to connect with Kristin Kurtz, the Hope Unlocked Host:
Website - https://www.newwingscoaching.net/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/renew.wings/
Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/moodykurtz/ 
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Hope Unlocked podcast disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational & inspirational purposes only. The views, opinions, experiences, & testimonies shared by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Content shared is not intended to replace professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Please use discernment & 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 - riverheightsrestorative@gmail.com
Phone/text - 612-440-9005
Websites - shekeepsgoing.org & www.riverheightsrestorative.com

🎙️Hope Unlocked Listener Exclusive! Feeling stirred but not sure what to do next? Book a 45-minute Holy Spirit-led 1:1 coaching session w/ Hope Unlocked host Kristin Kurtz, founder of New Wings Coaching. This powerful conversation will help you move from stirred to activated—with peace, clarity, & a Spirit-led next step. Book your call HERE now–special pricing to listeners!
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Join me in carrying this sound of freedom forward. Every financial gift helps amplify these voices & spread hope around the world. Partner HERE - https://buymeacoffee.com/hopeunlockedpodcast
Ways to connect with Kristin Kurtz, the Hope Unlocked Host:
Website - https://www.newwingscoaching.net/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/renew.wings/
Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/moodykurtz/ 
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Hope Unlocked podcast disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational & inspirational purposes only. The views, opinions, experiences, & testimonies shared by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Content shared is not intended to replace professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Please use discernment & 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
🎙️Hope Unlocked Listener Exclusive! Feeling stirred but not sure what to do next? Book a 45-minute Holy Spirit-led 1:1 coaching session w/ Hope Unlocked host Kristin Kurtz, founder of New Wings Coaching. This powerful conversation will help you move from stirred to activated—with peace, clarity, & a Spirit-led next step. Book your call HERE now–special pricing to listeners!
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Join me in carrying this sound of freedom forward. Every financial gift helps amplify these voices & spread hope around the world. Partner HERE - https://buymeacoffee.com/hopeunlockedpodcast
Ways to connect with Kristin Kurtz, the Hope Unlocked Host:
Website - https://www.newwingscoaching.net/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/renew.wings/
Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/moodykurtz/ 
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Hope Unlocked podcast disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational & inspirational purposes only. The views, opinions, experiences, & testimonies shared by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Content shared is not intended to replace professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Please use discernment & 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 - dionne@libertywritersco.com
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
🎙️Hope Unlocked Listener Exclusive! Feeling stirred but not sure what to do next? Book a 45-minute Holy Spirit-led 1:1 coaching session w/ Hope Unlocked host Kristin Kurtz, founder of New Wings Coaching. This powerful conversation will help you move from stirred to activated—with peace, clarity, & a Spirit-led next step. Book your call HERE now–special pricing to listeners!
Support the show
Join me in carrying this sound of freedom forward. Every financial gift helps amplify these voices & spread hope around the world. Partner HERE - https://buymeacoffee.com/hopeunlockedpodcast
Ways to connect with Kristin Kurtz, the Hope Unlocked Host:
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
Join the NEWSletter - https://freedom.myflodesk.com/ascendbeyond
Hope Unlocked podcast disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational & inspirational purposes only. The views, opinions, experiences, & testimonies shared by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Content shared is not intended to replace professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Please use discernment & 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
Join me in carrying this sound of freedom forward. Every financial gift helps amplify these voices & spread hope around the world. Partner HERE - https://buymeacoffee.com/hopeunlockedpodcast
Ways to connect with Kristin Kurtz, the Hope Unlocked Host:
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
Join the NEWSletter - https://freedom.myflodesk.com/ascendbeyond
Hope Unlocked podcast disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational & inspirational purposes only. The views, opinions, experiences, & testimonies shared by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host. Content shared is not intended to replace professional medical, mental health, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Please use discernment & seek appropriate guidance for your unique situation.