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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Discovering Our Identity in Christ: From Homelessness to Wholeness with Shanisha Waller | EP 168
Shanisha Waller shares her radical transformation through a baptism of fire in 2022, escaping an abusive marriage, homelessness, and restoration—now thriving in ministry, counseling, healing, and a godly marriage while helping others renew their minds and walk in purpose.0:00 Intro: Shanisha Waller's testimony overview, baptism of fire.4:30 Life Crumble: Abusive marriage, homelessness, supernatural encounter.10:15 Restoration: Divorce, remarriage, full-time ministry in Jacksonville.16:45 Joy in Trials: Unspeakable peace amid hotels and hurricanes.22:20 Identity Roadblocks: Mind renewal, shame/guilt, defense mechanisms.28:50 Unlocking Purpose: Surrender, submission, spiritual gifts, pillars of influence.35:10 Prophetic Women: "I don't care" anointing, overcome fear of man.42:30 Sharpen Discernment: Rest, worship, journaling, still...
EP 180 | John Dedakis: Writing Through Grief, Loss Healing & Finding Meaning
Explore grief recovery through storytelling in this Talks with Gallagher episode with award-winning novelist and former CNN journalist John Dedakis. After 45 years in journalism—covering riots, the White House, and interviewing presidents—John shares how writing healed his pain from losing his sister to suicide and son to heroin overdose.Discover:<br />Therapeutic power of journaling and fiction to process trauma, suicide loss, and addiction grief.Writing tips: Interview characters, embrace rumination, avoid AI pitfalls for authentic voice.Journalism wisdom: Fearless questioning, providential pivots, and evolving through plot twists.Author of thrillers featuring Lark Chadwick, John now coaches writers nationwide. Essential fo...
EP 178 | Navy Veteran Mark Whiskey: Overcoming Military Trauma, PTSD, Addiction & Finding Faith Redemption
Featuring U.S. Navy veteran, author, preacher, and addiction recovery coach Mark Whiskey. From a traumatic childhood and religious abuse to serving on a suicide-record ship, Mark shares raw stories of military trauma, PTSD, leadership failures, and his faith-fueled path to healing and purpose.<br />Discover:<br />How untreated pain leads to addiction and suicide in the military.Biblical strategies for overcoming trauma, forgiveness, and rebuilding identity.Practical advice on mental health, discipline over motivation, and avoiding toxic relationships.As founder of Couple of Nukes LLC, Mark's no-filter testimony blends humor, scripture, and hope for veterans, trauma survivors, and faith seeker...
EP 177 | Darren Stott: Supernatural Shift 2026 Prophetic Warning | UFO Deception & Revival Fire
Darren Stott delivers a powerful prophetic word for 2026 on Talks with Gallagher, exposing UFO deception, second-heaven principalities, and DMT portals as end-times traps. Discover how violent boldness, Holy Spirit discernment, and radical obedience unlock signs, wonders, miracles, and Kingdom breakthrough for the church. Perfect for believers seeking spiritual warfare strategies and revival fire amid 2026's supernatural shift. <br /><br />Darren Stott Links<br />Official Website: https://www.darrenstott.com<br />Portals University: https://thedarrenstott.mykajabi.com/portals-university<br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedarrenstott/<br /><br />#TalksWithGallagher #SupernaturalShift2026 #PropheticWord #UFODeception #RevivalFire #EndTimesProphecy #HolySpiritPower<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast...
Glorifying Christ in Everyday Life: Kingdom Power & Presence with Pastor Ryan Hart | EP 167
Pastor Ryan Hart shares his journey from a pastor's kid to leading Kingdom Church in St. Louis, unpacking Jesus' glorification—crucifixion, descent, resurrection, and ascension—as the key to Holy Spirit outpouring and rivers of living water flowing from believers. <br /><br />0:00 Intro: Welcome Pastor Ryan Hart, Kingdom Church vision. 2:15 Testimony: Raised in pastors' home, first power encounter in New Zealand. 7:45 Calling Shift: From evangelism to planting church in St. Louis (2018). 12:30 Glorifying Christ: John 7:37-39, rivers of living water post-glorification. 20:10 Full Glorification: Death, harrowing of Hades, resurrection, ascension enthronement. 28:40 Kingdom Reality: Overlap of heaven/earth, new creation through Holy Spirit. 35:20 Feelin...
Driving Your Destiny with God’s GPS: Principles, Decisions & Destiny — with Dr. Gwendolyn Henry | EP 165
What if destiny isn’t about “living your best life,” but agreeing with God’s dream for you and walking it out through everyday decisions? In this conversation, Dr. Gwendolyn Henry unpacks her framework GPS: God’s Principled System—from hearing “destiny signals,” to choosing the right relationships, waiting well in seedtime-and-harvest, and leading from the heart (not just the art) of leadership. We get practical about integrating faith at work and in government, and Dr. Henry closes with a powerful prayer for listeners.<br /><br />00:00 Welcome & guest intro<br />03:05 Growing up with a sense of God’s presence; “reverse-engineered” discipleship<br />07:3...
Renewing Our Minds in Love: Neuroscience, Scripture & Inner Healing — with Tina Smith | EP 164
What if understanding how your brain works could help you partner with God for deep emotional and spiritual healing? In this episode, licensed therapist and author Tina Smith unpacks her book Renewing Our Minds in Love and shows how neuroscience, attachment, and Scripture all fit together in God’s design for wholeness. Tina and John talk about what trauma actually is (and isn’t), why attachment and early relationships matter so much, how triggers work in the brain and nervous system, and why many believers feel condemned or “stuck” even while trying to renew their minds. She also explains the “hand model...
Glory Realm & the Fear of the Lord: Watchers, Holiness & Third-Day Prophetic with Dr. Theresa Phillips | EP 163
What’s the difference between the anointing and the glory—and why does it matter right now? In this rich, story-filled conversation, Rev. Dr. Theresa Phillips joins John to unpack the three realms (salvation, anointing, glory), how the third-day glory realm works, and why the Lord is bringing a loving but firm course-correction to the prophetic movement. <br /><br /> Dr. Theresa shares visions of the cloud of witnesses and heavenly “watchers” moving across the nation, her encounters in the throne room, and how the glory realm is already impacting culture through signs like feathers, gems, and supernatural fragrance. She also talks cand...
Calling the Unlikely into Identity: Miracles, Brazil & Obedient Faith with Pastor Rafa Assis | EP 162
What happens when God takes a sick baby on the edge of death, a wounded church kid, and a “reluctant” leader—and turns him into a pastor who equips ordinary believers to walk in miracles? In this episode, Pastor Rafa Assis from Brazil (with translator Jarvis) shares his powerful story: healed as a newborn, burning for Jesus as a child, deeply hurt by church, then radically re-encountering God through prophetic encounters, seminary, and the supernatural move of the Holy Spirit.<br /><br />Rafa talks about being mentored in a revival culture, traveling with Randy Clark and Global Awakening, planting and pastor...
From NICU to Revival: Gen Z, Healing & Bold Faith with Megan Parsons | EP 161
What happens when a chronically ill teenager meets the Healer—and then grows up to care for the tiniest lives in the NICU while preaching the Gospel to Gen Z? In this episode, Megan Parsons shares her powerful journey from chronic Lyme disease and church hurt to a dramatic encounter with Jesus, supernatural healing, NICU nursing, youth pastoring, and now itinerant ministry.<br /><br />Megan and John talk about how God met her in a youth service, completely healed her, led her into the medical field, and later into pastoring Gen Z. She opens up about fresh health battles, stepping aw...
