Talks with Gallagher
Having conversations that inspire and empower emerging and seasoned leaders, John Gallagher brings together spiritual pioneers and business innovators from around the globe.Each episode dives into transformational stories and timeless wisdom—whether you’re pursuing spiritual depth or marketplace impact, this podcast equips you with tools to grow into who you’re meant to be.Visit talkswithgallagher.com for more information and support the future of this podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talks-with-gallagher--6106098/support.
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#188 | Unity in Marriage and Love | Apostle Dr. Ivory Hopkins
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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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...
#187 | The Trauma Breakthrough Nobody’s Talking About | Neuroscience, Inner Healing & Deliverance with Krista Elisha
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...
#186 | Earl Terrell on Intercession, the Issachar Anointing, and Hearing God’s Voice
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.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />If you’ve been wanting to grow in pra...
#185 | F-15 Pilot’s Alaska Whiteout Story | Christopher Coyote on Military Aviation, Pentagon Strategy & Apollo Wept
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...
Ep 176 | AI & the Kingdom of Heaven: How We Can Use Artificial Intelligence for Ministry, Business & Global Impact (w/ Dr. Vanessa Battle)
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.<br />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.<br />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.<br />Perfect for pastors, entrepreneurs, creatives, and kingdom leaders who want to...
#184 | Neuroscience, Nervous System & Kingdom Healing | Jessie Liv
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. <br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talks-with-gallagher--6106098/support.<br /><br />Visit talkswithgallagher.com for more information and support the future of this podcast. <br /><br />Want to be a guest on Talks with Gallagher? Send John Gallagher a message on PodMa...
Unlocking Leadership Success: Hero's Journey to Clarity & Growth with Sandra Nestor-Love | EP 174
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...
Unity in Diversity: Strengthening the Light in a Darkening World with Dax Batelaan | EP 173
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...
Understanding Trauma: Causes, Symptoms, Healing & Faith with Dr. Julie Caton | EP 172
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<br />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 S...
#183 Ryan Reichert: Addiction, Faith, Miracles & a Second Chance at Life
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.<br /><br />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...
