Episodes

  • Unity in Diversity: Strengthening the Light in a Darkening World with Dax Batelaan | EP 173

    Unity in Diversity: Strengthening the Light in a Darkening World with Dax Batelaan | EP 173
    Mar 17 2026
    Dax Batelaan shares how believers can reflect the Father’s heart, walk in kingdom lifestyle, and build true unity across generations, denominations, and cultures—even as the world appears darker and more divided.​
    • 0:00 Intro: Dax’s background, ministry across nations, heart for Holy Spirit and discipleship.​
    • 3:40 Is the World Really Darker? News, social media, and why God’s light still dominates.​
    • 9:05 Knowing the Father vs. Knowing About Him: Law, legalism, and encountering Jesus.​
    • 15:30 Kingdom Lifestyle: Grace as empowerment, fruits of the Spirit as evidence.​
    • 21:50 2026 Vision: Readjust, reconnect, rebuild; go back to original calling and blueprints.​
    • 29:15 Roots Before Fruit: Hidden seasons, Joseph’s journey, and unseen preparation.​
    • 36:40 Moves of God vs. Revival: Why they’re different and why daily discipleship matters.​
    • 43:25 Unity in Diversity: Learning from Catholics to “holy rollers,” beyond theological boxes.​
    • 50:10 In the World, Not of It: Joseph, Daniel, and carrying fivefold graces into secular systems.​
    • 57:30 Biggest Religious Spirit: “We’re not religious” pride and finger-pointing.​
    • 1:04:20 Righteousness & Generosity: Tzedakah, time, energy, and everyday kindness.​
    • 1:11:00 Real Revival: Discipleship, healthy families, volunteers, Monday–Saturday faith.​
    • 1:18:10 Next Generation: Anyone who says “yes” today—young and old.​
    • 1:24:00 Simple Gospel: Loving well, small acts of kindness, prophetic generosity.​
    • 1:30:00 Prayer: Identity, breaking fear, awakening sons and daughters, blessing over listeners.​
    Dax Batelaan unpacks “unity in diversity” and how the body of Christ can shine brighter as culture appears to darken. Drawing from years of ministry across Europe and beyond, Dax challenges legalism, calls believers back to the Father’s heart, and distinguishes between a move of God and true revival.​You’ll hear about:
    • Why the world only seems darker (information overload vs. Jesus’ unchanging light).​
    • How to revisit your original vision for 2026: readjust, reconnect, rebuild.​
    • Roots before fruit: hidden seasons, unseen preparation, and not mistaking delay for denial.​
    • The difference between gathering “followers” and making real disciples.​
    • Unity that honors Catholics, charismatics, and everyone in between without compromising truth.​
    • Righteousness as generosity (tzedakah): time, attention, hospitality, and everyday kindness.​
    • Why the biggest religious spirit may be “we’re not religious,” and how humility disarms it.​
    • Practical ways to carry kingdom into schools, business, government, and media.

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    1 hr
  • Understanding Trauma: Causes, Symptoms, Healing & Faith with Dr. Julie Caton | EP 172

    Understanding Trauma: Causes, Symptoms, Healing & Faith with Dr. Julie Caton | EP 172
    Mar 10 2026
    Dr. Julie Caton, a clinician with 60+ years’ experience, explains what trauma actually is, how it forms (event vs. emotional response), how unhealed wounds affect body, soul, and spirit, and why partnering trauma-informed care with faith in Jesus is vital for long‑term healing.​Timestamps
    • 0:00 Intro: Dr. Julie’s 60-year background in trauma, medicine, and counseling.​
    • 3:15 What Is Trauma? Event vs. emotional upheaval; broad causes and individual responses.​
    • 8:40 Root Causes: Fallen world, sin, lack of love/connection with God.​
    • 13:00 Types of Trauma: Institutions, prisons, abuse, cancer diagnoses, community crises.​
    • 20:05 Parents & Kids: How unhealed parental trauma shapes children’s behavior and identity.​
    • 26:10 Child Symptoms: Bedwetting, aggression, cruelty to animals, sleep issues as red flags.​
    • 32:00 Tools to Heal: Acknowledging the wound, safe therapy, and inviting Jesus into the pain.​
    • 38:30 Gateway to Trauma Repair: Historical novel, Madeline’s abuse recovery, “Deeper Dive” exercises.​
    • 44:00 Soul Pain Revealed: Suffering, faith, mental health, and a full chapter on handling suffering.​
    • 49:20 Demons & Deliverance: Real case of manifesting demon, calling it out, and freedom.​
    • 55:05 “Honey Pot” Metaphor: Unhealed wounds attract “flies” (dark influences) until cleaned.​
    • 1:01:00 Body–Soul–Spirit: How unresolved trauma inflames the body (fibromyalgia, gut, heart, nerves).​
    • 1:07:10 Kubler-Ross Stages: Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance as mini “deaths.”​
    • 1:13:00 Practical Steps: Acknowledge trauma, choose a therapist, lean on Jesus’ finished work.​
    • 1:19:20 Mary’s Example: Magnificat as positive response in traumatic circumstances.​
    • 1:24:10 Q&A: Chronic pain & trauma, inflammation, fibromyalgia links, vagus nerve reset.​
    • 1:30:00 Prayer: Inner healing, physical pain, parents/children, and deeper intimacy with Jesus.​
    Description (YouTube / Spreaker)In this episode of Talks with Gallagher, Dr. Julie Caton unpacks trauma from a lifetime of clinical work: what truly counts as trauma, why some events shatter one person but not another, and how unhealed wounds can fuel chronic pain, inflammation, anxiety, and even demonic oppression. She shares stories from institutions, prisons, child-protection work, and her own journey through cancer, a barn fire, marital breakdown, and more—always returning to Jesus as the essential Healer.​You’ll learn:
    • The difference between a traumatic event and the emotional shock that follows.​
    • How trauma in parents quietly shapes their children’s behavior and attachment.​
    • Warning signs in kids (bedwetting, cruelty to animals, sudden behavior shifts) that should not be ignored.​
    • Why body–soul–spirit must all be addressed for lasting freedom.​
    • How unprocessed “honeypot” wounds attract spiritual “flies,” and why deliverance plus inner healing matters.​
    • The 5 stages of death and dying (Kubler‑Ross) as a template for processing loss and trauma.​
    Dr. Julie also introduces her books:
    • Gateway to Trauma Repair – a gentle historical novel with 25 “Deeper Dives” to help survivors process abuse and PTSD through story and reflective exercises.​
    • Soul Pain Revealed – a non‑fiction guide on suffering, mental health, and faith, including a full chapter on how to walk through suffering with Jesus.​
    She closes by praying for listeners with known and hidden trauma, chronic pain, and parents concerned for their children, inviting Jesus’ finished work on the cross into each wound.​Learn more or contact Dr. Julie: drjuliecaton.com (Zoom counseling available).​
    • Dr. Julie Caton, with 60+ years in trauma work, explains what trauma is, how it impacts body–soul–spirit, why chronic pain and inflammation often have traumatic roots, and how faith in Jesus plus informed care can bring deep healing.”
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    59 mins
  • #183 Ryan Reichert: Addiction, Faith, Miracles & a Second Chance at Life

    #183 Ryan Reichert: Addiction, Faith, Miracles & a Second Chance at Life
    Mar 6 2026
    Ryan Reichert joins Talks with Gallagher to share his journey from Army leadership and personal collapse to recovery, restored faith, and renewed purpose. He talks about addiction, divorce, miracles, healing with his daughter, and the message behind his book, God Only Knows When the Devil Comes for You: A Second Chance at Life.

    • 00:00 - Intro: Ryan Reichert’s background and why this story matters.​
    • 01:35 - Ryan’s origin story: injury, alcohol, prescription drugs, Army service, divorce, and recovery.​
    • 05:17 - How Ryan ended up joining the U.S. Army.​
    • 08:41 - Leadership lessons from 23 years in the military.​
    • 13:17 - Ryan’s experience with miracles begins.​
    • 13:37 - The miracle of his restored relationship with his daughter.​
    • 20:03 - Healing after divorce, sobriety, church, and spiritual discipline.​
    • 25:50 - Ryan’s book: God Only Knows When the Devil Comes for You.​
    • 33:55 - Advice for people battling addiction and for families trying to help.​
    • 42:48 - Coaching, limiting beliefs, comfort zones, and breakthrough.​
    • 48:24 - How to connect with Ryan.​
    • 49:13 - Outro


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    49 mins
  • What Signs of the Times Are We In? Fear of the Lord, Church Purification & End Times Deception with Elizabeth Tiam-Fook | EP 171

    What Signs of the Times Are We In? Fear of the Lord, Church Purification & End Times Deception with Elizabeth Tiam-Fook | EP 171
    Mar 3 2026
    Prophetess Elizabeth Tiam-Fook delivers a fiery Matthew 23-24 word: Jesus rebukes hypocritical leaders (Pharisees/modern pastors), calls for fear of the Lord over fear of man, warns of deception via cold love/offense, and encourages prophets through testing for greater glory.​
    • 0:00 Intro: Elizabeth's apostolic/prophetic ministry, signs of the times overview.​
    • 4:20 Matthew 23 Warning: Jesus vs. Pharisees—hypocrisy, showy religion, heavy burdens.​
    • 12:45 Modern Church Issues: Title-chasing (prophet/apostle/bishop), false 5-fold ministers.​
    • 20:30 Matthew 24 Signs: Deception, wars/rumors, birth pains, betrayal in the body.​
    • 28:15 Fear of the Lord: Prerequisite for discernment, purity, avoiding mixture.​
    • 35:40 Encouragement for Prophets: Testing builds character; seed dies for greater fruit.​
    • 43:20 Cold Love Epidemic: Offense hardens hearts, opens deception doors.​
    • 51:00 2026 Preview: God redefining leaders, emphasizing pure family kingdom pastors.​
    • 58:30 Personal Prayer: Healing for John Gallagher, arrows removed, unexpected blessing.​
    Elizabeth Tiam-Fook unpacks biblical signs of the times from Matthew 23-24: Jesus' rebuke of religious hypocrisy (whitewashed tombs, showy tassels/titles), warning leaders against exalting self over serving, and exposing end-times deception through offense/cold love in the church. Practical keys: Fear of the Lord produces wisdom/discernment; prophets endure testing (alligators in dreams) for glory; fruits > gifts; write thankfulness lists amid warfare. Encouragement for 2026: God purifies houses of God via young family-focused pastors; expect redefinition, reappointment, unexpected breakthroughs.​

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Tell Your Story: Writing Your Testimony for Healing & Freedom with Kim J. Gifford | EP 170

    Tell Your Story: Writing Your Testimony for Healing & Freedom with Kim J. Gifford | EP 170
    Feb 24 2026
    Kim J. Gifford shares her miraculous healing from pseudotumor cerebri—twice—through medical wisdom and instant supernatural deliverance, plus her journey establishing 1720 Ministries to equip writers (Christian and secular) to overcome fear, share testimonies, and publish memoirs that glorify God.​Key Timestamps
    • 0:00 Intro: Kim's background, Global Awakening connection.​
    • 3:45 Healing Testimony: Blurry vision, brain tumor scare, pseudotumor cerebri diagnosis.​
    • 10:20 Instant Miracle: Evangelist calls out spirit of fear, vision restored to 20/20.​
    • 17:15 Hawaii Missions: 10 years evangelizing, drug dealer transformed into evangelist.​
    • 24:30 1720 Ministries: John 17:20 inspiration, breaking Christian writing inhibitions.​
    • 32:10 Writing Tips: Start small (5 mins/day), record yourself, ignore perfection first.​
    • 39:50 For Unhealed: Wrestle with Jesus like Pool of Bethesda man, stay in anointed places.​
    • 47:20 Why Write Testimonies: Redeems death story into eternal life, enemy silences voices.​
    • 55:00 Resources: Walking on Water (L'Engle), memoir prompts, writers groups.​
    • 1:02:40 Contact & Books: kimjaninegifford.com, kimbi802@gmail.com, upcoming pastor interviews.​
    Full DescriptionKim J. Gifford, founder of 1720 Ministries, reveals how writing testimonies brings healing, breaks fear, and fulfills John 17:20—equipping believers to share redemption stories despite shame or criticism. From her double healing (medical breakthrough + instant miracle via spirit of fear deliverance) to Hawaii revivals transforming lives, learn practical coaching: use prompts/sensory details for memoirs, record voice-to-text, find encouraging groups, and prioritize consistency over perfection. Overcome enemy tactics silencing Christians; discover why media is ministry and stories outlive us.​Freelance writer, artist, ordained minister. Books in progress: Hawaiian pastors' stories, writing/healing guide. Classes: kimjaninegifford.com or kimbi802@gmail.com.​If this helped you, follow, rate, and share the show.

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    54 mins
  • EP 175 | Breaking the Curse of Rejection with Apostle Ivory Hopkins: Deliverance, Trauma, and Kingdom Identity

    EP 175 | Breaking the Curse of Rejection with Apostle Ivory Hopkins: Deliverance, Trauma, and Kingdom Identity
    Feb 15 2026
    Apostle Dr. Ivory Hopkins joins Talks with Gallagher to unpack his new book “The Curse of Rejection” and share over 40 years of deliverance and counseling wisdom on rejection, trauma, and identity.​

    He explains the difference between emotional rejection and a demonic spirit, how wounds from childhood, unwanted pregnancies, absent fathers, and abuse shape the soul, and how the Father’s affirmation breaks the orphan mindset.​

    We also explore rejection in marriage and ministry, soul fragments, boundaries with toxic parents, and what real freedom from rejection looks like in everyday life.​

    Perfect for listeners seeking inner healing, balanced deliverance teaching, and a deeper revelation of sonship and daughtership in Christ.​

    https://www.pilgrimsministry.org/

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • #182 | Prophetic Integrity & Accountability: Justin Allen on Times and Seasons

    #182 | Prophetic Integrity & Accountability: Justin Allen on Times and Seasons
    Feb 13 2026
    Prophetic leader Justin Allen joins Talks with Gallagher to reveal how fear of the Lord, spiritual accountability, and holiness protect prophetic voices from compromise. From his Baptist roots to global ministry, he shares practical wisdom for leaders navigating critical seasons with integrity through Times and Seasons Coaching. Discover why gifts must align with fruit, the dangers of gradual soul compromise, and staying authentic in today's prophetic landscape.

    Justin Allen: https://times-and-seasons.com/

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Night Train to Cairo: A Filmmaker’s Global Adventures in Faith, War Zones, and Storytelling | EP 169

    Night Train to Cairo: A Filmmaker’s Global Adventures in Faith, War Zones, and Storytelling | EP 169
    Feb 13 2026
    Veteran filmmaker Craig D. Forest shares gripping stories from 60+ countries—war zones, famine regions, voodoo rituals in Haiti, exorcisms in Argentina, and miracles around the world—along with hard-won lessons on media, missions, and faith-filled storytelling from his book Night Train to Cairo.​
    • 0:00 Intro: Craig’s bio, 60 nations, Night Train to Cairo overview.​
    • 5:10 Why the Book: Writing process, multiple rewrites, summer push to finish.​
    • 11:30 Purpose & Audience: Leaving a legacy for his kids and young filmmakers; previous book Commando Tactics.​
    • 18:20 Iraq War Zone: Crossing the border, Black Hawks, tanks, advice from U.S. sergeant, road to Baghdad warning.​
    • 25:40 Voodoo Drums in Haiti: Shooting for A&E/History Channel, demonic possession, praying protection before entering.​
    • 33:15 Spiritual Warfare: Reality of demons, Hindu rituals, Santería, why Western Christians must wake up.​
    • 40:05 Cuba & Sex Trafficking: Undercover work in Havana, danger of shooting without permits, early days of big-camera docs.​
    • 47:00 Travel Logistics: 1,500+ flights, missed train in Milan, importance of preparation and organization.​
    • 53:30 Media as Mission Field: Why leaders must embrace digital media; story as the true “mission.”​
    • 1:01:10 Advice to Creatives: Don’t seek success—seek significance; media as redemptive storytelling.​
    • 1:08:00 Life Lessons: Proverbs 16:9 and trusting God to direct your steps.​
    • 1:13:20 Prayer for Creatives & Leaders: Empowerment by the Holy Spirit, peace, and divine direction.​
    • 1:18:00 Where to Find Craig: Matchstick Media, social handles, book formats (Amazon, Apple Books, B&N).​
    DescriptionIn this episode of Talks with Gallagher, filmmaker, author, and “media sensei” Craig D. Forest unpacks his travel memoir Night Train to Cairo: A Filmmaker’s Journey Across the Globe, filled with border crossings, missed trains, spiritual encounters, and behind‑the‑scenes lessons from decades of international documentary work. From Iraq’s war zones and voodoo ceremonies in Haiti to exorcisms in Argentina and undercover shoots on sex trafficking in Cuba, Craig reveals both the danger and beauty of telling truthful stories in some of the world’s hardest places—while showing how God’s protection and guidance have marked every step.​Craig also shares practical wisdom for emerging creatives and ministry leaders: why media is today’s global mission field, how to prepare for overseas shoots, the power of rewriting, and why significance for God’s kingdom matters more than worldly “success.” If you’re a storyteller, filmmaker, pastor, or creative leader, this conversation will stir your faith and sharpen your craft.​If this helped you, follow, rate, and share the show. Support the show: talkswithgallagher.com

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    1 hr and 3 mins