Reframing Ministries on Oneplace.com: Recent Episodes
Colleen Swindoll Thompson
Reframing Ministries was created and is wholeheartedly committed to caring for caregivers and those living with significant challenges. As a ministry, Reframing embraces those who suffer. We understand that life is messy and painful; we also know without healthy support, surviving well is impossible. At some point in your life, you will need care on some level, and you will be called to provide care for others who are suffering. Because of Colleen’s experience as a caregiver, ongoing physical pain, her education in psychology and certification as a life coach, Reframing Ministries is equipped to come alongside families, communities, and churches with resources purposed to equip you to live well and help others live well. We offer help and hope through books, written articles, inspiring interviews, online support groups, personal emails, podcasts, and a collective network of authentic world influencers. You are here for a reason! YOU matter! Your story is so important. Reframing Ministries invites you to embrace life’s challenges, learn how to shift your perspective, walk alongside other’s in need, and be an inspiration to others as the light and life of Jesus shines through you.
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Stalking, rape, harassment, trauma, murder . . . these words represent the enormous reality that domestic violence has become a global epidemic. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence defines domestic violence as . . .Willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another.The frequency and severity of domestic violence varies dramatically; for those with disabilities, the numbers skyrocket.Very few people can speak on this subject like Chris Keith. As a child, Chris was shot in the head by his father after his father had strangled his mother and shot his brother.Miraculously, Chris survived and is actively involved in helping survivors recover from their past. The church must stop denying and refusing to believe victims; we must become part of the solution, not part of the problem.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
Have you ever wondered why you feel stuck? Trapped in depression, darkness, unhealthy patterns, or harmful behaviors? Are you curious why certain situations trigger you?Join Colleen Swindoll-Thompson and one of Billboard’s Top 5 female Christian artists, Tasha Layton, as they discuss some of Tasha’s story of emotional healing and her book Boundless: Moving Freedom From Your Head To Your Heart.Listen in to learn:How wounds from our life and lies we believe keep us boundWhy isolation and secrets are seeds of the enemyWhere Jesus is in traumatic momentsWhen you may be doing the right thing physically, but still running emotionally and spirituallyThe pain that keeps us from walking through a healing processHow Tasha went from putting a gun to her head to the top music chartsSHOW NOTESIf you find yourself in a place where you need encouragement today, listen to a couple of Tasha’s hit songs “Look What You’ve Done” and “Into the Sea” (It’s Gonna Be OK). You can find her music on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, and other music streaming platforms.Connect with Tasha on Instagram and Facebook.Find out more about how God is working through Tasha on her website.Want more? Subscribe to Reframing Ministries for our latest content and to also receive instant access to our free 5-Day Patio Video Devo Series!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
Colleen’s family has been on a healing journey with their youngest adult son who has a number of complex physical diagnoses, along with disabilities and other challenges. Through the struggle, the unknown, and the lack of answers from traditional western medicine, they found the help and benefits of functional medicine.Colleen Swindoll-Thompson had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Jill Carnahan, a functional medicine expert who has been featured in People magazine, Shape, Forbes, and The Huffington Post. As a survivor of breast cancer, Crohn’s disease, and toxic mold illness, she brings a unique perspective to treating patients in the midst of complex and chronic illness.In this episode from 2023, Colleen and guest Dr. Jill dive into how to get to the root of physical issues. You will be encouraged by her science-backed medical knowledge delivered with authenticity, understanding, and love.Listen in to learn:What is functional medicine? The importance of getting to the root of issues, not just medicating symptoms How functional and western medicine can work together How trauma plays a big role in our health If you are new to functional medicine, where to startSHOW NOTES:Learn more about Dr. Jill Carnahan, her book Unexpected: Finding Resilience through Functional Medicine, Science, and Faith, and all the ways God is using her on her website, jillcarnahan.com.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
We’ve all said a time or two, “Adulting is hard!” Daily traffic, kids crying, constant negative news, bills to pay, laundry to fold, food to cook . . . we’re all driven to distraction.Sadly, such distractions also limit our focus on what’s vitally important. In fact, have you stopped recently to ask yourself what IS important?Where is my focus? Have I become too narrow—so focused on today that my perspective on life has lost its meaning? Where is my vision?Gordon Mote speaks into these questions because he has chosen to focus on life’s bigger picture. Gordon and his younger brother were both born blind, yet both clung to God’s direction for their lives. Their inspiring and energizing vision is embedded in their hearts. Gordon shares how God has used his blindness to see life through the eyes of his soul—eyes that remain focused on reaching the lost and restoring the discouraged. We hope you enjoy this revisited interview between Colleen and Gordon!Recorded on Jul. 30, 2014To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
Is your people tank running on fumes? Maybe you feel overloaded and have no capacity to deal with relationship issues, so you just ignore them and press on. Or maybe your schedule is so overwhelming that you deeply crave personal connection outside of the long list of daily to-do’s. Today Colleen Swindoll Thompson has the privilege of talking with Dr. John Townsend, a nationally-known leadership consultant, author, and psychologist, all about relationships.Listen in to learn: Relationship keys that work even when time-challenged How to get acquainted with our own relational needs Why we need give-and-take relationships The relational nutrients needed for growth and healthSHOW NOTESYou can read more about these relationship keys in Dr. Townsend’s book People Fuel .Are you feeling stuck in your life and career? A growth program to help foster your 2.0 professional life may be just what you are looking for. Check out this short video from Dr. Townsend about the Townsend Institute here.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
Have you ever felt like your prayers were inadequate? So many of us feel like we are “bad” at praying, yet that is exactly Satan’s goal: to bring doubt and do what he can to separate us from our heavenly Father. Join Colleen Swindoll Thompson and author and ministry leader Addison Bevere, as they dive into how to trade empty prayers for a real connection with God.Listen in to learn: The surprising reality on what prayer is and what it isn’t How God hears silence, complaints, and grief Why transactional prayers leave us empty What we get when we praySHOW NOTESIf there is something that our souls deeply need this year, it is a true ongoing connection with Jesus. He is the source of our strength for today and hope for tomorrow. To help, we thought it was fitting to re-share this powerful episode on prayer from 2023. We pray it encourages your prayer time and connection with Him.To learn more about Addison Bevere and his new book Words with God: Trading Boring, Empty Prayer for Real Connection, visit his website, addisonbevere.com.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
An Interview with Jaime JamgochianWhat do you do when you have tried everything, yet there are no answers to be found? Whether it be a physical illness, mental chaos, emotional struggles, or spiritual doubts, most of us have never learned to look beyond symptoms and dig deep to finally discover the root of our real problems.In this podcast episode, Colleen Swindoll Thompson and singer, songwriter, and worship leader Jaime Jamgochian talk about the enormous and all-encompassing suffering they have both endured for years. Close friends departed, doctors misdiagnosed, and discouragement turned into doubt and despair until the root causes were discovered.If you’re tired of just existing and desire to know what it means to find lasting healing and hope, listen in to learn:* Where Jesus is in our challenging stories * Why healing can’t be just physical * When the battle is in your mind * What comes to the surface when we go through strugglesWe hope this episode helps give you strength for today and hope for tomorrow! To learnmore about Jaime Jamgochian and her latest album Sacred Surrender, visit jaimejam.comTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
Listen in as we revisit this conversation with Michele Cushatt, whose testimony points to God’s faithfulness prior to her having major surgery.Cancer. The “C” word . . . it’s supposed to happen to other people. But what happens when a terminal diagnosis invades our lives? Few understand this better than Michele Cushatt.Michele, a two-time survivor of tongue cancer, tells her story in her book: Undone: A Story of Making Peace with an Unexpected Life.This interview was recorded one day before her daunting nine-hour surgery. In the midst of this major life event, Michele speaks with calmness and clarity about her past, her [then] new book, and what she is learning as she moves forward.Michele said that once she released worry and control to God, she received an anticipation of what God was going to do with her life. You can know that God will take care of all things, visible and invisible.We hope this re-aired podcast helps you pass off your current fears to the God who can handle all our worries and fears.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
Few things are more acutely examined than the human body. Of all its organs, the brain is the most complex. No other organ controls human functioning like the brain. However, what makes the brain totally unique is its connection to our overall well-being.The brain affects how we function physically, emotionally, relationally, personally, and also spiritually.For this reason, we must address this massive disconnect. Few people do this better than my friend, Joe Padilla. After years in ministry, Joe and his lovely wife endured years of complicated mental health challenges.Through the process, Joe learned the undeniable value of wellness integration. He founded the Mental Health Grace Alliance. No one should suffer alone regardless the cause of their suffering.You will come away from this interview with practical tools providing help and hope to all who may struggle. Don’t miss this outstanding, revisited interview!Joe and Dr. Matthew Stanford cofounded the Mental Health Grace Alliance in 2011 to provide simple, innovative, and grace-filled resources and tools to empower the body of Christ.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
Ever feel alone in life's struggles? You're not. Join Colleen Swindoll Thompson as she delves into the gut-wrenching journey of Jonathan Evans, former NFL player and team chaplain for the Dallas Cowboys and Mavericks. Despite his influential background, Jonathan faced the devastating loss of eight loved ones in less than two years and endured four miscarriages with his wife. Discover how he found hope and resilience amidst the heartbreak. This inspiring conversation on suffering, faith, and fighting God's way will leave you uplifted and empowered. Listen now and be inspired to overcome your own challenges!Join us as we revisit this interview between Colleen and Jonathan as they talk about:- Resilience: what we learn when facing profound losses.- Faith: the crucial source of strength during tough times - You aren’t alone: Even influential people face significant challenges.- Hope: Finding hope and purpose amidst heartbreak is possible. - Fighting God's Way: Overcoming adversity through spiritual principles of faith in Jesus ChristTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
Is your life or marriage at a bend in the road? That place where a life event has left you unable to see a clear path in front of you and you know that your response could make you or break you at any moment? Colleen Swindoll Thompson and her husband, Toban, understand rocky roads. They’ve navigated blending a marriage, special needs parenting, aging parents, surgery upon surgery, identity theft, and so much more. Join them as their long-time counselor and trusted friend, Steve Fischer, has a candid conversation about their journey and marriage.Listen in to learn:- How to find a way to re-center and move forward after trials - What to do to not take things personally - The keys to dealing with triggers in a relationship - Why we should work on our communication with a life-partner - Advice for when you feel stuckWe hope this episode helps give you strength for today and hope for tomorrow in your life and marriage. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
An Interview with John MeadorAre you tired of setback after setback? Do you feel like God has forgotten you? If so, listen to this real and raw conversation between Colleen Swindoll Thompson and Pastor John Meador, both of whom have stories born out of adversity. They dive into a few of the greatest comeback stories in the Bible that are sure to give you hope in the middle of your mess too.Listen in to learn:What to do when you are angry with GodHow to trust God with what you can’t doThe choice we makeWhy facts and truth aren’t the same thing SHOW NOTESWith this being the time of year for reflection, transitions, and new beginnings, we thought it was fitting to re-share this impactful episode from 2023. We pray this episode gives you a big dose of hope in those hard places. To learn more about John Meador and his new book God’s Not Done with You: Encouragement from the Bible’s Greatest Comeback Stories, visit his website, johnmeador.comTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
An Interview with Susie LarsonHas it been hard for you to find a ray of sunshine amidst the darkness at play in the world today? It’s so hard to have hope when all we see and hear about is what is wrong in our world, our homes, and even our hearts.Join Colleen Swindoll-Thompson as she talks with Susie Larson, bestselling author, national speaker, and host of the popular radio show Susie Larson Live, to discuss what they do during the hard seasons of life.Listen in to hear:What suffering does for usHow to handle the storms of life differently*Practical daily life-changersShow NotesWe hope this episode helps give you strength for today and hope for tomorrow in your story. To learn more about Susie Larson, visit susielarson.com.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
An Interview with Kenny Claire HilliardHave you experienced chronic pain with no medical answer? Has a diagnosis wreaked havoc in your family? Join Colleen Swindoll Thompson as she talks with music duo Kenny and Claire Hilliard, as they share their story of Kenny’s complicated medical issues, Claire caring for her husband, and how it affected their home and heart.Listen in to hear:* How medical issues often point us to issues of our soul * Where to go for encouragement in dark times * How to deal with frustration * What to do with the tension between what was and what isSHOW NOTESWe hope this episode helps give you strength for today and hope for tomorrow in your story. To learn more about Kenny and Claire Hilliard, their music (folk originals and revivals of hymns), and latest album, Upon The Storm, visit www.kennyandclaire.com.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
An Interview with Zane Donna KingToo many people are not talking about it. With 1 in 7 Americans struggling with addiction issues, it is a topic that we need to be more aware of. Individuals, families, workplaces, and organizations are affected at their core from the many related symptoms and behaviors. Join Colleen Swindoll Thompson as she talks with Dove nominated singer-songwriters Zane and Donna King as they discuss what happened when addictions showed up in their blended family.Listen in to learn: How to parent with grace in the hard times * Why addiction is a family systems issue * Spiritual links to health and recovery * What to lean into and what to let go * The things that accompany addictionsTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
An Interview with Pastor Chuck SwindollHow can we slow the pace, silence the noise, and enter into each other’s lives? In our fast-paced and information-based society, we often miss the power and importance of intentional and impactful relationships. Mentoring is one such type of relationship that has deeply impacted and shaped the Swindoll family. We have the priceless opportunity to listen in as Colleen Swindoll-Thompson sits down with her father, Pastor Chuck Swindoll, as they have a candid and insightful conversation.Listen in to learn:* The power and purpose of mentorship * Legacy lessons that last a lifetime * Biblical examples of mentorshipTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
An Interview with Max LucadoIt’s a topic that often creates confusion and anxiety: the end times. Yet God’s Word is clear about the plans and promises He has for us and our future. Listen in as Colleen Swindoll Thompson and Reader’s Digest-dubbed Best Preacher in America Max Lucado dive into what the Bible has to say about the end of this age. Max’s faith and familiarity with the truth will encourage your heart in this hard season.Listen in to learn: How understanding the future can remove our fear What heaven/paradise really is * The process of stopping negative thoughts of today so you can focus on our promised futureTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
An Interview with Jaime JamgochianWhat do you do when you have tried everything, yet there are no answers to be found? Whether it be a physical illness, mental chaos, emotional struggles, or spiritual doubts, most of us have never learned to look beyond symptoms and dig deep to finally discover the root of our real problems.In this podcast episode, Colleen Swindoll Thompson and singer, songwriter, and worship leader Jaime Jamgochian talk about the enormous and all-encompassing suffering they have both endured for years. Close friends departed, doctors misdiagnosed, and discouragement turned into doubt and despair until the root causes were discovered.If you’re tired of just existing and desire to know what it means to find lasting healing and hope, listen in to learn:* Where Jesus is in our challenging stories * Why healing can’t be just physical * When the battle is in your mind * What comes to the surface when we go through strugglesWe hope this episode helps give you strength for today and hope for tomorrow! To learnmore about Jaime Jamgochian and her latest album Sacred Surrender, visit jaimejam.comTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
An Episode of Paws TalesWhat makes for an unforgettable story?You know, the ones you’ve continued to think about, that evoked deep emotions, brought a smile to your face or tears to your eyes, or took you right back to a place in time that was unforgettable.Through playful plots and memorable music, our family-friendly audio adventures in Paws Tales bring those types of unforgettable stories to life through the Wildwood critters who encounter BIG life issues, rising tension, and difficult choices. With all the wisdom and teaching truths Insight for Living Ministries continues to offer, Paws Tales shares lessons of God’s love through the ups and downs of life to kids of all ages.This episode hit really close to home, so I wanted to share it with you! It’s one of five new Paws Tales adventures recently released. Whether you are 6 or 60, our prayer is that you will listen in, laugh, and learn about our loving God.SHOW NOTESFind out about Paws Tales, join the Wildwood club, print the Tools for Parents pages for each episode, and listen to the podcast at pawsandtales.orgTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
An Interview with Todd TurnerStudies have shown that evangelical Christians have a higher-than-average divorce rate. Marriages are struggling, children are caught in the crosshairs, and churches often don’t know how to help. In this episode, Colleen Swindoll Thompson and Todd Turner, the podcast host of Unyoked, dive into how to navigate divorce and recovery with grace.Listen in to learn:* Five wise suggestions if your relationship is rocky * What the real effects of divorce are * How the church has done a poor job ministering to those who are divorced * The three don’ts after divorceWe pray this episode helps give you strength for today and hope for tomorrow. To learn more about Todd Turner, his podcast, and book, Unyoked Choices, visit toddturner.com/divorceTo support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
An Interview with Edward GrinnanLife is fragile, especially so at the beginning and end of life. Many of us are holding the hand of our loved ones as they age and the memories they have cherished slowly fade from their grasp. Join Colleen Swindoll Thompson and Edward Grinnan, the editor-in-chief of Guideposts, as they share real talk about his journey of faith through his mother’s Alzheimer’s and his own fear of getting the disease.Listen in to learn:Where to find God in the hard timesThe greatest end-of-life needsWhat to do when you feel hopelessHow to cut the guilt-stringsShow NotesWe pray this episode helps give you strength for today and hope for tomorrow. To learn more about Edward Grinnan and his book, A Journey of Faith, visit shopguideposts.org.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
The evil that is in this world is incomprehensible. For many of us, our bubble has kept us unaware of the darkness that others have had to deal with. Yet, more and more people have gotten free, been on a healing journey, and are sharing with others. One such person is Tee Jay Henderson, a wife, mom, Nebraska Rancher, ministry leader, and seeker of truth. Join Colleen Swindoll Thompson and Tee Jay as they dive into her journey to freedom from human trafficking and ritual abuse.Listen in to learn:* About the phone call that sparked repressed memories * How our mind can fragment to hold trauma * Methods of healing * Hope for those who are healing from darknessSHOW NOTES:We pray this episode gives you a glimpse into how to heal from darkness and find the hope we have in Jesus. To learn more about Tee Jay Henderson and her book Becoming Untethered: Exposing the Dark Agenda with God’s Truth, visit her website, teejayhenderson.com.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
Is God good all the time? It’s a question many of us have had to wrestle with throughout the hardships of life. Unexpected diagnoses, detours, and disappointments can take a devastating toll on our faith as we knew it before our world was turned upside down. Join Colleen Swindoll Thompson and Katie Faris, a pastor’s wife, mother to five, and the author of God Is Still Good: Gospel Hope Comfort for the Unexpected Sorrows of Motherhood as they dive into where God met her in her hard and the seasons of grief.Listen in to learn:- What to do when your life is flipped inside out- How to trust God in places of sorrow- Why trials are often treasures- What to do when you are stuck in the struggle- How to find anchors for your soul to move forward with hopeWe pray this episode helps give you strength for today and hope for tomorrow. To learn more about Katie Faris and her books, God Is Still Good: Gospel Hope Comfort for the Unexpected Sorrows of Motherhood and He Will Be Enough: How God Takes You by the Hand Through Your Hardest Days, visit her website.Connect with Kaity on Instagram and Facebook!You can listen to Colleen's interviews with world influencers on the following podcatchers:Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn or watch them on YouTube.Connect with Colleen Swindoll Thompson and Reframing Ministries on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X!Looking for a specific interview with Colleen Swindoll Thompson? Visit this page to help your search!We would love your support in providing Strength for Today and Hope for Tomorrow for Caregivers and their families! Reframing Ministries is supported only by the generous gifts and donations of our listeners and viewers. We would be honored to have your partnership with us in prayer and in financial support.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
An Interview with Nathan SheridanAre your childhood memories less than ideal? Do you struggle to see God’s goodness in it? Join Colleen Swindoll Thompson and singer/songwriter Nathan Sheridan, as they dive into his tumultuous childhood and how God took the pieces and transformed his life.Listen in to hear: * The people God used along the way * How Nathan’s choices changed his future * What he did with the grief and hurt * How the setbacks set him up for successSHOW NOTESWe pray this episode helps give you strength for today and hope for tomorrow. To learn more about singer/songwriter Nathan Sheridan and his latest album Something Worth Singing About, visit his website, nathansheridanofficial.com.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
An Interview with Rush WittHave you ever felt like you just want to run away? The reality of our circumstances can leave us feeling overwhelmed and weary. What can we do when there are no signs of relief in sight? Join Colleen Swindoll Thompson and pastor and biblical counselor Rush Witt, as they dive into what to do when life is just too much.Listen in to learn: * The things that need to be uncovered that can cause us to run away * What has already been done that will spark hope deep in your soul * The only escape that will truly satisfy * When it is necessary to give upSHOW NOTESWe pray this episode helps give you strength for today and hope for tomorrow. To learn more about Rush Witt and his new book, I Want to Escape: Reaching for Hope When Life Is Too Much, visit his website, mynameisrush.com.Want more? Subscribe to Reframing Ministries for our latest content and to also receive instant access to our free 5-Day Patio Video Devo Series!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
Have you ever felt like your prayers were inadequate? So many of us feel like we are bad at praying, yet that is exactly Satan’s goal: to bring doubt and do what he can to separate us from our heavenly Father. Join Colleen Swindoll Thompson and author and ministry leader Addison Bevere, as they dive into how to trade empty prayers for a real connection with God.Listen in to learn: The surprising reality on what prayer is and what it isn’t How God hears silence, complaints, and grief Why transactional prayers leave us empty What we get when we praySHOW NOTESWe pray this episode encourages your prayer time and connection with Him. To learn more about Addison Bevere and his new book Words with God: Trading Boring, Empty Prayer for Real Connection, visit his website, addisonbevere.com.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
An Interview with Brad HambrickWhat do we do with our anger when things don’t go as planned? It can be difficult to navigate the discrepancy between a good God and our hard realities. In this episode, Colleen Swindoll Thompson and Brad Hambrick, the author of Angry with God and Pastor of Counseling, take a deep and eye-opening look into our journey with pain and suffering.Listen in to learn:* What to do with our question, WHY? * Why we need middle of the journey perspective * How to look at anger through the lens of grief * The power of a timeline exercise * What to look for in a supportive friend * How to not make what you have experienced become who you areSHOW NOTESYou can learn more about what Brad is doing through his book Angry with God, blog, and podcast at bradhambrick.com.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
An Interview with John Meador Are you tired of setback after setback? Do you feel like God has forgotten you? If so, listen to this real and raw conversation between Colleen Swindoll Thompson and Pastor John Meador, both of whom have stories born out of adversity. They dive into a few of the greatest comeback stories in the Bible that are sure to give you hope in the middle of your mess too. Listen in to learn: What to do when you are angry with God How to trust God with what you can’t do The choice we make Why facts and truth aren’t the same thing
SHOW NOTES We pray this episode gives you a big dose of hope in those hard places. To learn more about John Meador and his new book God’s Not Done with You: Encouragement from the Bible’s Greatest Comeback Stories, visit his website, johnmeador.com
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An Interview with Nicki Koziarz Are you in a What am I going to do now? kind of season? Maybe you are dealing with a deep loss, you wish things were how they used to be, or the constant hits of life have left you lacking hope to keep going. In this episode, Colleen Swindoll Thompson and best-selling author and well-loved speaker Nicki Koziarz dive into the pitfalls and peaks of life’s transitions and trials. Together they will encourage your heart and give you practical steps to get up and move forward. Listen in to learn: * What to do when you don’t know how God will do it * The four seasons of transition we all go through * How to deal with feeling stuck where you are Show Notes We pray this episode gives you a big dose of hope in those hard places. To learn more about Nicki Koziarz and her new book Your New Now: Finding Strength and Wisdom When You Feel Stuck Where You Are, visit her website, www.NickiKoziarz.com
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Amy Perry is a member of the multiDove-award-winning trio Selah. One of the most beloved groups in Christian music, Selah has garnered more than 750 million streams and sold over 4 million albums. Despite the accolades, fame, and red-carpet moments, Amy has had a lifelong struggle with weight and self-image issues. Bitterness from childhood bullying kept her spiraling until Jesus began to touch the deepest places of her heart. In this episode, Colleen Swindoll-Thompson and Amy Perry have a vulnerable conversation about her healing journey.Listen in to learn: The effect of trauma and spiritual strongholds on our everyday habits How Satan uses shame to keep us in a cycle Why we aren’t pathetic for relapsing, just broken The most common turning point to healing *What we need to do to stay victoriousIf you find yourself in a recurring cycle of victory and defeat, we pray that this episode speaks transformational truth to your soul.SHOW NOTESTo find out more about Amy Perry, the trio Selah, and their uplifting harmonies, new songs, and updated takes on the most-loved hymns, go to their website www.selahonline.com.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
Have you noticed the contradictions throughout Scripture? Some things don’t make sense on face value, like It is better to give than to receive or When we are weak, then we are strong.What would you say if we were to tell you that laughter and lament are both gifts from a loving God? It’s easy to see the blessing of laughter, but what about the jewels hidden within the deep places of lament?Join Colleen Swindoll Thompson and Steve Brown, Bible teacher and Key Life radio host, as they discuss the freedom found through joy and sorrow.Listen in to learn: How laughter and lament surprisingly go together The place where Jesus meets His people Why it is okay to be angry when talking with God The effect of the curse of lonelinessSHOW NOTES:If you are in a season of sorrow, we pray this time together speaks encouragement to your soul. To learn more about laughter and lament, check out all the resources Steve Brown and Key Life Network, Inc, have to share on his website: www.keylife.orgYou can also connect with Steve Brown on Facebook (@Dr.SteveBrown), Twitter (@DrSteveWBrown), and get his latest book Laughter and Lament: A Radical Freedom of Joy and Sorrow from Amazon.Want more? Subscribe to Reframing Ministries for our latest content and to also receive instant access to our free 5-Day Patio Video Devo Series!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
An Interview with Dane OrtlundHave you ever thought about what God feels when He sees His kids going through hell-on-earth? He is not just the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords, He is our Abba Father. Join Colleen Swindoll Thompson and Dane C. Ortlund, pastor and author of Gentle and Lowly, as they discuss the heart of Christ for sinners and sufferers and how we can best be His representatives here on earth.Listen in to learn:How our experience with suffering affects our loved onesWhat to say to someone suffering (and it isn’t a bumper sticker response or clich)*Why we are uncomfortable just sitting with someone in suffering Show NotesIf you are amid a tragedy or trial, we pray this time together speaks encouragement to your soul. To learn more about God’s heart for you, check out all that Dane C. Ortlund has to share on his website, daneortlund.com.You can also connect with Dane on Twitter, and you can see all his books available on Amazon..Want more? Subscribe to Reframing Ministries for our latest content and to also receive instant access to our free 5-Day Patio Video Devo Series!To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
Is your people tank running on fumes? Maybe you feel overloaded and have no capacity to deal with relationship issues, so you just ignore them and press on. Or maybe your schedule is so overwhelming that you deeply crave personal connection outside of the long list of daily to-do’s. Today Colleen Swindoll Thompson has the privilege of talking with Dr. John Townsend, a nationally-known leadership consultant, author, and psychologist, all about relationships.Listen in to learn:* Relationship keys that work even when time-challenged * How to get acquainted with our own relational needs * Why we need give-and-take relationships * The relational nutrients needed for growth and healthSHOW NOTESYou can read more about these relationship keys in Dr. Townsend’s book People Fuel.Are you feeling stuck in your life and career? A growth program to help foster your 2.0 professional life may be just what you are looking for. Check out this short video from Dr. Townsend about the Townsend Institute here.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
Colleen’s family has been on a healing journey with their youngest adult son who has a number of complex physical diagnoses, along with disabilities and other challenges. Through the struggle, the unknown, and the lack of answers from traditional western medicine, they found the help and benefits of functional medicine.Today Colleen Swindoll-Thompson has the opportunity to speak with Dr. Jill Carnahan, a functional medicine expert who has been featured in People magazine, Shape, Forbes, and The Huffington Post. As a survivor of breast cancer, Crohn’s disease, and toxic mold illness, she brings a unique perspective to treating patients in the midst of complex and chronic illness.In this episode, Colleen and guest Dr. Jill dive into how to get to the root of physical issues. You will be encouraged by her science-backed medical knowledge delivered with authenticity, understanding, and love.Listen in to learn:What is functional medicine? The importance of getting to the root of issues, not just medicating symptoms How functional and western medicine can work together How trauma plays a big role in our health If you are new to functional medicine, where to startSHOW NOTES:Learn more about Dr. Jill Carnahan, her new book Unexpected: Finding Resilience through Functional Medicine, Science, and Faith, and all the ways God is using her on her website, jillcarnahan.com.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
It is easy to look at the 40+ years of awards, positions, and kingdom accomplishments of Pastor Chuck Swindoll and think that he has had it easy, but that is far from the truth. In a candid interview with his youngest daughter, Colleen Swindoll-Thompson of Reframing Ministries, for the first time publicly Pastor Chuck shares some of the hardships he has endured and overcome in order to get to where he is today.In this episode you will hear:.* How he overcame being unplanned and unwanted * The life-changing impact of three key people in his life * The struggles and strengths that came from a traumatic childhood * How God is always pointing people to the horizon of hope.Could you use more hope in your situation today? Do you have a loved one who needs more strength for today and hope for tomorrow? Check out Pastor Chuck’s newest book, Clinging to Hope: What Scripture Says about Weathering Times of Trouble, Chaos, and Calamity.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1439/29
An Interview with Nicole Jacobsmeyer When you go through thing after thing after thing as a Christian, you can be left with a lot of questions about the gap between what you are experiencing and what you sing and hear about at church. In her new book Take Back Your Joy, Nicole Jacobsmeyer shares how she’s been there. Nicole felt defeated and ill-prepared for a decade of relentless trials, from sexual assault and depression to miscarriage and cancer. In this episode, Colleen Swindoll-Thompson and Nicole dive into how to find God in the hardships and how there is always more to your story with Christ. Listen in to hear about: * Resolving the tension between awful incidents and God’s goodness * Overcoming the desire to isolate * What worship looks like in the midst of pain and grief * Reminding yourself how God has been faithful in the past * Responsibility vs. surrender SHOW NOTES Learn more about Nicole Jacobsmeyer, her new book, and all the ways God is using her on her website, www.NicoleJacobsmeyer.com. Purchase a signed copy of her book. Connect with Nicole on Instagram.
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Son of Tony Evans, former NFL player, and team chaplain of the Dallas Cowboys (NFL) and Dallas Mavericks (NBA), Jonathan Evans has just released his book Fighting Your Battles. After losing eight loved ones and the tragedy of four miscarriages, in this episode Jonathan shares with Colleen Swindoll Thompson the struggle his family has endured and what he has learned about fighting God’s way. Listen in as they candidly discuss: How wins bring independence and losses bring dependence What victory really is When the size of your giant makes you forget your training and calling The invisible and spiritual root to our visible issues Where the true strength to handle battles comes from What you need for obedience in the valley
SHOW NOTES Learn more about Jonathan Evans, his new book, and all the ways God is using him, on his website. Purchase his latest book and connect with him on Facebook and Instagram.
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Have you ever wondered why you feel stuck? Trapped in depression, darkness, unhealthy patterns, or harmful behaviors? Are you curious why certain situations trigger you? Join Colleen Swindoll-Thompson and one of Billboard’s Top 5 female Christian artists for the last two years, Tasha Layton, as they discuss some of Tasha’s story of emotional healing and her book Boundless: Moving Freedom From Your Head To Your Heart. Listen in to learn: How wounds from our life and lies we believe keep us bound Why isolation and secrets are seeds of the enemy Where Jesus is in traumatic moments When you may be doing the right thing physically, but still running emotionally and spiritually The pain that keeps us from walking through a healing process How Tasha went from putting a gun to her head to the top music charts SHOW NOTES If you find yourself in a place where you need encouragement today, listen to a couple of Tasha’s hit songs Look What You’ve Done and Into the Sea (It’s Gonna Be OK). You can find her music on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, and other music streaming platforms. Connect with Tasha on Instagram and Facebook. Find out more about how God is working through Tasha on her website. Want more? Subscribe to Reframing Ministries for our latest content and to also receive instant access to our free 5-Day Patio Video Devo Series!
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How do you move forward when your entire world just fell apart? After unexpectedly losing her husband in the middle of the night to natural causes, Lisa Appelo found herself a single mother of seven just trying to get out of bed. She struggled through the deep disappointment as she journeyed to lean on God for all things and teach her heart to beat again. Whether you have lost a loved one, a job, a dream, a friendship, a home, or your financial stability, you aren’t alone. Statistics show that 12.5 million people are grieving. Join Colleen Swindoll-Thompson as she talks with Lisa. They share biblical encouragement for all who grieve and how you can find your smile again. Listen in to learn: How grief isn’t a one-size-fits-all The importance of dealing with bitterness Tools for grief (including lamenting) What things may bring comfort and what may not Why Satan’s schemes are the biggest battle Learn more about Lisa Appelo and her story of grief, faith, and hope in her new book, Life Can Be Good Again: Putting Your World Back Together After It Falls Apart, at LisaAppelo.com.
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Randy Hartley and his family were living the American dream. He was a successful financial planner in Nashville with a loving wife, three amazing children, and a beautiful home . . . until one day they found themselves with a daughter who was on drugs and missing. This incredible true story has so many twists and turns that only God could be piecing it together into a divine tapestry. Join Colleen and Randy as he shares about how God intertwined two families from across the globe, from their mud hut and mansion, to bring healing from family trauma and a lasting legacy. Listen in to learn: - Why shame is where the devil wants you - How helping others leads to healing - What to do when God leads but you don’t know why - The power of forgiveness
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We are wrapping our arms around a subject that has no age limit, no time limit, and no generational limit. In this multigenerational dialogue between three Swindolls, we dissect and discuss the idea of transgenerational grace and its observable impact through time. Whether you’re in your 20s, 50s, or 80s, learning and living grace is always appropriate and always needed. Link arms with us as we explore the influence of grace in subjects like grace toward siblings with disabilities, gracious parenting, Paul’s transformation into a gracious change-agent, and grace-oriented vs. legalistically oriented families. Purchase The Grace Awakening book.
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Stalking, rape, harassment, trauma, murder . . . these words represent the enormous reality that domestic violence has become a global epidemic. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence defines domestic violence as . . . Willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another. The frequency and severity of domestic violence varies dramatically; for those with disabilities, the numbers skyrocket. Very few people can speak on this subject like Chris Keith. As a child, Chris was shot in the head by his father after his father had strangled his mother and shot his brother. Miraculously, Chris survived and is actively involved in helping survivors recover from their past. The church must stop denying and refusing to believe victims; we must become part of the solution, not part of the problem. LET ME HEAR FROM YOU Domestic violence is the biggest kept secret in the church today. In fact, it’s almost impossible to find pastors who discuss this and step in to help. Most victims will say that when they sought help from their church, they were re-victimized through questioning, betrayal, blame, and being labeled as a liar. The truth is that domestic abusers work in private; they . . . Threaten Dominate Intimidate Humiliate their victims behind closed doors They want to look good; abusers are experts at manipulation and portraying innocence. However, the damage and destruction they cause is tragic. If you have experienced abuse, please reach out to Insight for Living Ministries’ Reframing Ministries. We will listen, and we will believe you. We will help. Today is the day to make change happen. You can leave a comment by clicking here. Want more? Subscribe to Reframing Ministries for our latest content and to also receive instant access to our free 5-Day Patio Video Devo Series!
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Jodie Ballenger spent her young life fighting authority and digging herself into a deep pit without the prospect of escape. Violence ensued as early battles with drugs and sexual abuse propelled her into a downward spiral. This eventually led to a SWAT team raiding her home, and she lost custody of her 9-month-old daughter. Jodie saw the remnants of a wasted life from behind the iron bars of two different prisons over the course of two years. She made a promise to herself that it was time to make a change. Join Colleen Swindoll-Thompson and guest Jodie Ballenger as they walk through and unpack her thrilling and heartbreaking story of agony and redemption, showing that a road that seems hopeless can lead to all you ever need. Listen in to hear: --An incredible story of redemption for everyone today --The struggles of a life marinated in trauma and abuse --How Jesus intersects our lives without us realizing it We pray that the story shared in this episode will strengthen your soul to know that God IS the God of the impossible. SHOW NOTES For more information about Jodie Ballenger go tojodieballenger.com. LET ME HEAR FROM YOU You canleave a comment by clicking here. Want more?Subscribeto Reframing Ministries for our latest content and to also receive instant access to our free 5-Day Patio Video Devo Series!
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The hit that knocks you down is the one that you don’t see coming. Marilyn Nutter and April White know this reality all too well even though their stories of extreme heartbreak, disappointment and loss are very different. Join Colleen Swindoll Thompson as she has a real and raw conversation with these two ladies about how they trudged through the trenches, got back up, and saw glimpses of God along the way. Listen in to learn: How loss changes us Types of loss that you haven’t thought of, but are probably experiencing Hurtful verses helpful responses to someone grieving How God prepares us for the losses What wrestling with God looks like for different people Stories of God’s goodness while in the trenches We pray this conversation encourages your soul and gives you some strength for today and hope for tomorrow. SHOW NOTES Find out more about Marilyn Nutter and April White and their book Destination Hope: A Travel Companion When Life Falls Apart at MarilynNutter.com and AprilDawnWhite.com. Let Me Hear from You You can leave a comment by clicking here. Want more? Subscribe to Reframing Ministries for our latest content and to also receive instant access to our free 5-Day Patio Video Devo Series!
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You probably have seen Priscilla Shirer speaking on a stage or read one of her many books or Bible studies. She is a powerhouse in the kingdom of God, yet behind the scenes she and her family have been dealing with incredible loss and grief over the last couple years. Join Colleen Swindoll Thompson and Priscilla Shirer for a candid conversation about the many facets of grief. Listen in to learn: The gifts we can give others on their grieving journey How grief is a process Why we are able to grieve with hope How to navigate work, life, and relationships while grieving The glimpses of God’s grace in the losses We pray this episode encourages your soul and spirit and helps you grip God’s anchor of hope in your grief. For more information about Priscilla Shirer and her ministry go to goingbeyond.com Let Me Hear from You You can leave a comment by clicking here. Want more? Subscribe to Reframing Ministries for our latest content and to also receive instant access to our free 5-Day Patio Video Devo Series!
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Join Colleen Swindoll Thompson and Reframing Ministries Coordinator Tiffany Jo Baker on Colleen’s back porch for a real discussion about what to do when life doesn’t look like you expected. In this short but packed episode you will learn: How to deal with thoughts and feelingsWhat the difference is between expectations and anticipationHow Jesus shows up in our messWhy our choices are more powerful than our circumstances This is just day one of a five-day video patio devotional series. New subscribers get instant access with the video devotionals delivered directly to their inbox over five days (plus don’t miss the behind the scenes bloopers on day six). Find out more. We would love for you to join us in our free Community of Family Caregivers Facebook Group that was mentioned in this episode. Check it out.
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Linda’s life was dramatically changed over a decade ago when a drunk driver struck their family van head-on going 80 mph, nearly killing them all. Among their injuries, Linda’s daughter, Jen, suffered a traumatic brain injury and wasn’t expected to live. Even though Jen still suffers from vision impairment and memory loss, God is using her story to change thousands of lives. Today Colleen, Linda, and Jen share a real and raw conversation about faith, healing, and forgiveness. Linda's and Jen’s faith, despite it all, is contagious. You will leave this episode changed. Listen in to learn: - What to do when you wrestle with bad things happening to good people - The choice we make in hard times - What forgiveness isn’t - How Jen’s spirit was alive, even when her mind and body couldn’t communicate - The three P’s to do during dark times - How the Holy Spirit isn’t disabled - What a flip-flop is and how Jen uses it to continue living every day - How trauma squeezes out what’s in you - How to reframe everyday life into divine missions SHOW NOTES You can find out more about Linda and Jen Barrick at Hopeoutloud.com, and you can purchase their latest book, Miracle for Jen. Want more? Subscribe to Reframing Ministries for our latest content and to also receive instant access to our free 5-Day Patio Video Devo Series!
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Only two years into her marriage, Laura Story’s husband was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Walking down the aisle she never expected her story to include being a life-long caregiver and primary bread winner. Today Colleen and Laura share a real and raw conversation on how she wrestled with her faith and life and God brought a ministry from her place of weakness.Listen in to learn: - How to handle when you don’t feel God with you - What God says about long-term disability - How to not give power to our feelings - How God’s good looks different than we think - Why sin is the biggest problem in our lives, not the thing we are dealing with - The reason for hope - Why you don’t need someone to fix it, you just need Someone SHOW NOTES: You can find out more about Laura Story and her latest bookSo Long, Normalhere. LET ME HEAR FROM YOU. What was your biggest aha moment or takeaway from our conversation with Laura Story today?WANT MORE?Subscribe to Reframing Ministries for our latest content and to also receive instant access to our free 5-Day Patio Video Devo Series!
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Do you wonder what the future holds? Are you longing for something but can’t put your finger on it? Do you feel unraveled by life’s unknowns? Today Colleen Swindoll Thompson talks with author and caregiver advocate, Jessica Ronne, as she shares some of her incredible story that includes losing a husband to brain cancer, raising a son with profound special needs, remarrying, and blending a family with seven children. Listen in to learn: The gifts that come with caregiving What to do with the unknowns of life How to grieve and still live Why you need grit and grace in today’s world Join us as Colleen talks with Jessica about her life story and her new book,Blended with Grit and Grace. SHOW NOTES: Connect with Jessica on herwebsite, onFacebook, and onInstagram.You can purchase her book,Blended with Grit and Grace, onAmazonor an autographed book from herwebsite.
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Anxiety . . . it’s an invisible plague in the mind, a pervasive problem that permeates thought, an unsettling earthquake that rattles internal peace. Anxiety, as most know, is an obviously large problem in our world. Often we find ourselves entangled in webs of fear-laden thoughts, and instead of bringing our anxieties to the feet of the Lord, we habitually ruminate over what we cannot controlwhich only makes things worse. Amy Simpson knows this cycle all too well. Amy was raised in an unstable environment, which caused tremendous confusion and anxiety. As an adult, Amy has faced her anxiety head-on and offers us all a freeing hope found in Christ. Do you try to shut out anxiety by staying busy or attempting to fix what is uncomfortable or difficult? Without Christ, we will never find full rest and peace on this side of heaven. John 16:33 says: Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. (NLT) For those who struggle with anxiety, we must run to the truth which promises rest for the weary and peace for the anxious. If you have not already trusted Christ as your Savior, I ask you to lay down the fight, give your life and all its challenges to Christ, and trust Him as your Lord. Listen to this revisited dialogue between Colleen and Amy in order to learn more about a peace of mind that transcends all understanding. SHOW NOTES: You can find all of Amy’s information, resources, and ways to connect by going to her website.
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Listen in as we revisit this incredible conversation between Colleen and Jan Silvious! We’re tackling topics today revolving around fear, resiliency, aging, and living biblically in the trials of fear. We hope this podcast provides helpful direction on how to lean on the Lord in your fears, grief, and uncertainty while encouraging you to take on tomorrow renewed and encouraged! SHOW NOTES: Connect with Jan Silvious on her website, request her for speaking or coaching, or purchase her books!
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The last place we expect or desire our child to live out their days is in prison. Jason Kent, son of Gene and Carol Kent, was a parent’s dream to raise. Everything Jason did, he did with excellence. From graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy at the top of his class to marrying a beautiful woman, life for the Kent family was ideal. Until . . . something snapped and Jason was arrested for a crime Gene and Carol would never have expected. Their lives as they had known them were irreversibly changed. In this revisited interview between Colleen and Carol, Carol openly shares how they have not only rebuilt their lives but have reframed what it means to live fully amid unchanging, hard circumstances. Like Paul did, Jason Kent has a captive audience. Jason teaches hundreds of inmates God’s Word and classes on life skills, communication, and personal development. There is no valley too deep for God’s light to shine bright. Are you willing to open your hands, release what you value most, and allow God to replace your wants with His will? The story for Jason is not over; neither is yours. I hope to hear from you today. Finally, I pray you will take a moment to send Jason a note for all he is doing in spite of the darkness surrounding his life. SHOW NOTES: To connect with Carol or request her for speaking, visit her website. You can also see upcoming conferences where she will be speaking. Ministry to inmates through churches and organizations: Speak Up for Hope PO Box 6262 Lakeland, FL 33807www.SpeakUpforHope.org Greeting cards your church or community can send: American Rehabilitative Ministries has developed a line of name-brand greeting cards to send to inmates around the world. They offer a variety of categories (anniversary, birthday (adult and child), friendship, get well, sympathy, thank you, wedding, Christmas, Easter, Father’s Day, graduation, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Valentine’s Day). There is a $4.00 charge for each 100 cards, covering the cost of packaging and postage. Boxes of Hope: A branch of Carol’s ministry provides Boxes of Hope for Inmates. Find more information on this excellent program you and/or your church can partake in.
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The last place we expect or desire our child to live out their days is in prison. Jason Kent, son of Gene and Carol Kent, was a parent’s dream to raise. Everything Jason did, he did with excellence. From graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy at the top of his class to marrying a beautiful woman, life for the Kent family was ideal. Until . . . something snapped and Jason was arrested for a crime Gene and Carol would never have expected. Their lives as they had known them were irreversibly changed. In this revisited interview between Colleen and Carol, Carol openly shares how they have not only rebuilt their lives but have reframed what it means to live fully amid unchanging, hard circumstances. Like Paul did, Jason Kent has a captive audience. Jason teaches hundreds of inmates God’s Word and classes on life skills, communication, and personal development. There is no valley too deep for God’s light to shine bright. Are you willing to open your hands, release what you value most, and allow God to replace your wants with His will? The story for Jason is not over; neither is yours. I hope to hear from you today. Finally, I pray you will take a moment to send Jason a note for all he is doing in spite of the darkness surrounding his life. SHOW NOTES: To connect with Carol or request her for speaking, visit her website. You can also see upcoming conferences where she will be speaking. Ministry to inmates through churches and organizations: Speak Up for Hope PO Box 6262 Lakeland, FL 33807www.SpeakUpforHope.org Greeting cards your church or community can send: American Rehabilitative Ministries has developed a line of name-brand greeting cards to send to inmates around the world. They offer a variety of categories (anniversary, birthday (adult and child), friendship, get well, sympathy, thank you, wedding, Christmas, Easter, Father’s Day, graduation, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Valentine’s Day). There is a $4.00 charge for each 100 cards, covering the cost of packaging and postage. Boxes of Hope: A branch of Carol’s ministry provides Boxes of Hope for Inmates. Find more information on this excellent program you and/or your church can partake in.
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Welcome to a unique addition of the Reframing Ministries podcast! For this discussion, Colleen is the interviewee, discussing mental health topics with Pastor Brad Hoefs, founder of Fresh Hope for Mental Health. Listen in to this revisited interview between Brad and Colleen as they dissect and discuss mental health issues, the church, and family mental health details. In our world, we need hope . . . FRESH HOPE . . . not hope for a moment but for a lifetime. Regardless your struggles, please connect with Brad Hoefs and Reframing Ministries. We long for all who hurt to find hope and encouragement in this interview. SHOW NOTES: Check out the Fresh Hopewebsitefor information about the ministry and visit Brad’sblog.We also invite you to subscribe to Fresh Hope’spodcast.
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We’ve all been there a time or two . . . or THREE . . . when life doesn’t let up. More specifically, trials are agonizing and exhausting, where we long for a flicker of light or a ray of hope. After surviving oral cancer twice, and in the midst of launching her bookUndone: A Story of Making Peace with an Unexpected Life, the cancer came back with an unrelenting vengeance. Astonished and terrified, Michele’s prognosis was extremely bleak. She endured a year of excruciating surgeries and an unbearable recovery. In those dark hours of suffering, questions surfaced about life and faith. Like us all, when God allows severe suffering, life’s hardest questions abound. In this revisited interview with Michele, she shares extraordinary wisdom and significant truths essential to surviving life’s greatest adversities. Without a doubt, Scripture promises suffering. However, when hit with suffering, the struggle to make sense of it all is enormous. If you have ever wrestled with doubt, God’s goodness, God’s sovereignty, God’s presence . . . you are in good company here. I promise, you will never be judged, rejected, or turned away for what you are questioning or enduring today. Reach out to us! We long to connect and provide deep and enduring comfort in your time of need. In what way can we help you today? SHOW NOTES: You can connect with Michele on herwebsite, where you’ll find her latest posts, books, podcasts, and additional resources!
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Not many of us would put together the words love and suffering. Suffering feels like anything but love. One of life’s greatest struggles is to resolve that our all-loving God allows us to suffer; in fact, Scripture repeatedly reminds us that God is love and we will suffer. Kathleen Bolduc understands suffering, as she raised a son with disabilities. She has experienced bitter-cold sorrow and has been warmed by God’s loving embrace for more than 30 years. Her book The Spiritual Art of Raising Children with Disabilities helps us understand that God’s love breaks through most often when we are broken open. Robert Mulholland writes in his work Invitation to a Journey: The journey of faith, the path to spiritual wholeness, lies in our increasingly faithful response to the One whose purpose shapes our path, whose grace redeems our detours, whose power liberates us from the crippling bondages of our previous journey, and whose transforming presence meets us at each turn in our road. How can we help you in your own journey of detours and trials? Reach out to us after listening to this revisited interview between Colleen and Kathleen! Show NotesContact Kathleen, read excerpts from her books, check out her spiritual direction tab, and check out all her additional resources on her website. Let Me Hear from You You can leave a comment by clicking here. Want more? Subscribe to automatically receive our latest podcast full of help, hope, healing, and humor from and for people walking through pain.
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Listen in as we revisit this conversation with Michele Cushatt, whose testimony points to God’s faithfulness prior to her having major surgery. Cancer. The C word . . . it’s supposed to happen to other people. But what happens when a terminal diagnosis invades our lives? Few understand this better than Michele Cushatt. Michele, a two-time survivor of tongue cancer, tells her story in her book: Undone: A Story of Making Peace with an Unexpected Life. This interview was recorded one day before her daunting nine-hour surgery. In the midst of this major life event, Michele speaks with calmness and clarity about her past, her [then] new book, and what she is learning as she moves forward. Michele said that once she released worry and control to God, she received an anticipation of what God was going to do with her life. You can know that God will take care of all things, visible and invisible. Connect with either Reframing Ministries or Michele. We hope this re-aired podcast helps you pass off your current fears to the God who can handle all our worries and fears. SHOW NOTES: Connect with Michele via her website, Facebook, or Twitteras well as find information about her speaking engagements and her newest book, Relentless: The Unshakeable Presence of a God Who Never Leaves.
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It’s a parent’s fear, an educational nightmare, a massive political agenda, the subject of heated church conflicts, an American epidemic, and more. Autism. Since 2000, multidisciplinary research has helped us treat vast variations of autism, but research can’t fix autism. In many ways, fixing autism shifts our focus away from an essential human need . . . an eternal perspective. We seek treatments and therapies with heroic motivation and blame God when nothing changes. Has anyone ever considered autism may be allowed by God because of the way it can revolutionize our typical lives? Reframing autism begins with an eternal perspective, calling us to seek Him and learn His ways as we care for those with differences. In this interview, Emily Colson speaks about caring for her adult son, Max, who has autism. She also talks about how God continues to reveal her need for Christ and how to reframe her life by embracing autism. Autism may not be a challenge in your life . . . but I’m confident something in your life is challenging you right now. The best news is that Christ promises peace to those who turn to Him. What may appear to be a tarnished, old silver cup carries immeasurable value because of who owned the cup; the same is true with our Savior. It’s timeTODAYto reframe your perspective on how we view and value human life. Here are some verses to provide hope: I am leaving you with a giftpeace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid (John 14:27). I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world (John 16:33). No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us (Romans 8:37). Listen in as we revisit this conversation between Colleen and Emily. SHOW NOTES: Check out Emily Colson’swebsiteto get information on speaking, resources, and additional information related to Emily Colson.
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We read in the Bible that God is good, loving, and faithful; yet we live in a world where horrible suffering exists, and God seems anything but good, loving, and faithful. It’s one of life’s greatest conflicts. Author and speaker Philip Yancey shares his time shedding incredible wisdom and insight on this conflict with us in today’s episode. If you have ever wondered, Why has God allowedinsert personal suffering herein my life? now is a great time to learn why. You are in good company, my friendJesus Christ experienced the greatest mistreatment and painful suffering, and He offers us a way through life’s struggles. Let’s move from a place of simply reflecting on what’s happened to letting God redeem what has happened for our betterment in Him. We at Reframing Ministries are here for you! Reach out to us as the Lord moves your heart in this revisited interview between Colleen and Philip. PERSONAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR READING, BY PHILIP YANCEY Most Influential Books: Augustine:ConfessionsFrederick Buechner:Telling the Truth Superior Books in Style and Christian Content: Frederick Buechner:Telling the Truth; The Hungering Dark; The Magnificent Defeat; The Alphabet of Grace; Now and Then; The Sacred Journey; Peculiar Treasures; Wishful Thinking; The Book of Bebb; The Final Beast; Godric Christian Essayists with Style: G.K. Chesterton:Orthodoxy; St. Francis of Assisi; St. Thomas Aquinas; The Man Who Was Thursday; The Everlasting ManC.S. Lewis:A Grief Observed; The Weight of Glory; The Four LovesDorothy Sayers:The Mind of the Maker; Christian Letters to a Post-Christian WorldGeorge MacDonald:Life Essential SHOW NOTES: Connect with Philip, purchase his books, and see his upcoming eventshere! Purchase Philip’s booksWhere Is God When It Hurts?andThe Question That Never Goes Awayon Amazon!
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