Talks with Gallagher

In this episode of Talks with Gallagher, Rand Timmerman shares how, at 72 years old, he set out to hike the Appalachian Trail despite an artificial knee, a limp, and major physical limitations. He explains how the journey began as a way to help his brother process the devastating loss of his wife and became a deeper story of endurance, healing, and purpose.Rand opens up about serving as a Marine combat veteran in Vietnam, building a long career as an attorney, walking through alcoholism and recovery, and facing near-death moments on the trail. He also recounts powerful spiritual e...

What does it take to completely reinvent yourself—not once, but three times? In this episode of Talks with Gallagher, host John Gallagher sits down with David Richards—Marine Corps veteran, former Cisco Systems director, Spartan Ultra athlete, executive coach, and author—for a powerful conversation on leadership, artificial intelligence, discipline, and discovering your true purpose. David didn't plan any of this. He wanted to be a writer. Instead, life handed him a 15-year military career, a 17-year run at Cisco Systems, rock bottom in 2020, and a complete reinvention at 50. What he found on the other side is something every leader...

In this episode of Talks with Gallagher, John Gallagher sits down with Dr. Faith Wokoma to discuss her book Destiny Wars: The Journey from Obscurity into Purpose and why hidden seasons are often part of God’s preparation for purpose, leadership, and spiritual authority.Dr. Faith shares powerful insight on the lives of David, Joseph, and Abraham, explaining how seasons of obscurity, testing, and inner healing can produce maturity, wisdom, and fruit instead of bitterness and delay.This conversation explores the prophetic process, renewing the mind, fear of man, offense, character development, and the danger of stepp...

Pastor Ken Boone joins Talks with Gallagher for a powerful conversation about shame, childhood wounds, and finding true freedom in Christ. He shares his own journey of discovering that many of our struggles come from deeper pain beneath the surface and how healing begins when God addresses the root, not just the behavior. This episode dives into identity, inner healing, generational freedom, and what it really means to experience God personally, not just know about Him. If you’ve ever felt stuck in shame, insecurity, or patterns that won’t break, this conversation will point you toward hope, healing, and rest...

In this episode of Talks with Gallagher, Apostle Dr. Ivory Hopkins shares practical, deeply honest wisdom on what it takes to build unity in marriage and love over the long haul.Drawing from nearly five decades of marriage, he unpacks biblical and real-life principles for healthy Christian relationships, including communication, forgiveness, humility, sacrifice, mutual submission, family boundaries, financial transparency, and learning how to work through conflict without destroying the covenant.This conversation also explores blended family dynamics, how outside voices can disrupt a marriage, why every problem is not a demon, the role of counseling and h...

What if trauma is affecting more than your emotions — what if it is shaping your brain, your nervous system, your identity, and even how you relate to God? In this episode of Talks with Gallagher, John Gallagher sits down with Christa Elisha to unpack the neuroscience of trauma through a Christian lens, including how trauma impacts the mind, creates strongholds, distorts identity, and keeps people stuck in survival mode. Christa shares her personal testimony of healing from deep trauma, anxiety, PTSD-like symptoms, fractured identity, and learning struggles while explaining how truth, neuroplasticity, scripture meditation, gratitude, worship, inner healing, and deliverance ca...

In this episode of Talks with Gallagher, I’m joined by Earl Terrell for a powerful conversation on intercession, prayer, spiritual discernment, and the Issachar anointing.Earl shares his personal testimony, how he went from a cessationist background to encountering the voice of God, and why believers must respond with prayer in this hour. We also talk about praying in tongues, corporate intercession, understanding the times and seasons, and how the Church can walk in wisdom, surrender, and supernatural rest while navigating intense cultural and spiritual pressure. If you’ve been wanting to grow in pra...

Former F-15E Strike Eagle aviator Christopher Coyote joins Talks with Gallagher to share the unforgettable story of flying low-level through the mountains of Alaska at night, hitting an unexpected snowstorm, and navigating a terrifying whiteout at 500 feet. In this episode, he also opens up about losing his eyesight during ROTC, becoming a navigator, flying the F-4 Phantom and F-15 Strike Eagle, working inside the Pentagon as a strategic planner, and why those experiences inspired his sci-fi novel Apollo Wept.John Gallagher and Christopher also discuss military training, tactical decision-making, AI, drones, space, future warfare, Western civilization, and the cultural the...

In this episode of Talks with Gallagher, Dr. Vanessa Battle unpacks how artificial intelligence can be harnessed by believers as a kingdom tool for ministry, marketplace, and global transformation.​She addresses fear and myths around AI, explains why AI is morally neutral, and shows how Christians can use it for evangelism, discipleship, education, economics, and media without replacing Scripture or the Holy Spirit.​You’ll hear real examples of AI helping create prayer guides, workbooks, business plans, farm strategies, and leadership systems that accelerate vision and redeem time.​Perfect for pastors, entrepreneurs, creatives, and kingdom leaders who want to...

On this episode of Talks with Gallagher, Jessie Liv shares how neuroscience, nervous system regulation, and kingdom healing intersect in the life of a believer. She discusses trauma, PTSD, triggers, breath, self-awareness, emotional regulation, the difference between deliverance and nervous system dysregulation, and practical ways to come back into peace, alignment, and healing. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talks-with-gallagher--6106098/support.Visit talkswithgallagher.com for more information and support the future of this podcast. Want to be a guest on Talks with Gallagher? Send John Gallagher a message on PodMa...

Sandra Nestor-Love reveals her success formula—focus + practice = outcome—and shares how embracing your inner hero, defeating anxiety/ego, and prioritizing Jesus unlocks power (influence, impact, authority) in business, ministry, and life.​0:00 Intro: Sandra's background, stirring joy to restore strength in the Lord.​2:45 Book Trailer: Mission ImPossible – Hero vs. inner villain, reclaiming power.​5:30 Success Formula: Focus + practice = outcome; define your legacy word (e.g., "honorable").​9:15 Grid for Greatness Game: Tic-tac-toe board for focus, best questions to control conversations.​13:40 Hero's Journey: Hero, problem, guide, plan, action, risk, success; reverse-engineer wins.​18:20 Anxiety as Pride: Fear-driven control, dead things (possessions) drain life.​24:00 Iago (Yeshua Goes First): Priorit...

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 unse...

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.​Timestamps0:00 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 S...

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 w...

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.​4...

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 Timestamps0:00 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 B...

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 healin...

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/Go to https://talkswithgallagher.com/ to support the broadcast.Become a supporter of...

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...

Dive into supernatural encounters on this Talks with Gallagher episode with Marcus Dygert, founder of Monarch Ministries International. From street life and drug addiction to miraculous healings—including a new kidney, severed nerve restoration, and creative miracles like new teeth—Marcus shares his journey of faith activation.​Key Highlights:Personal testimony: Overcoming kidney disease, back surgery, and angelic/seer visions guiding life decisions.​Ministry insights: Equipping believers for healing, prophetic gifts, and Holy Spirit power via Global Awakening and Randy Clark influences.​Practical wisdom: IT expert's advice on risk management, preparation, and marketplace ministry alongside DoD/Homeland Security experience...