Reframing Ministries

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 loneliness SHOW 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.org You 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!

An Interview with Dane Ortlund Have 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 ones*What to say to someone suffering (and it isn’t a bumper sticker response or cliché)*Why we are uncomfortable just sitting with someone in suffering  Show Notes If 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!

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 health SHOW NOTES You 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.

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 start SHOW 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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