Reframing Ministries

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 darkness SHOW 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.

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 hope We 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.

An Interview with Nathan Sheridan Are 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 success SHOW NOTES We 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.

An Interview with Rush Witt Have 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 up SHOW NOTES We 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!

An Interview with Brad Hambrick What 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 are SHOW NOTES You can learn more about what Brad is doing through his book Angry with God, blog, and podcast at bradhambrick.com.

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

An Interview with Bob Lepine Left to the mundaneness of everyday life and the challenges of each hard season, the natural drift of couples is toward isolation and separation. Without intention to grow together through the ups and downs, it’s easy to find yourself and your spouse living like roommates, just co-existing in the same house. In this episode, Colleen Swindoll-Thompson and Bob Lepine, the teaching pastor at Redeemer Community Church in Little Rock, Arkansas, and previous longtime cohost of FamilyLife Today®️, dive into the keys of his latest book, Build a Stronger Marriage: The Path to Oneness. Listen in to learn:. * Where to start when disillusioned with marriage * How to pull back and prioritize * What to do when only one partner is willing to work * How to move toward resolve when in conflict SHOW NOTES: If you find your marriage needing a dose of hope and oneness, we pray this episode helps give you strength for today and hope for tomorrow. To learn more about Bob Lepine and his new book, find him on Facebook.

Amy Perry is a member of the multi–Dove-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 victorious If you find yourself in a recurring cycle of victory and defeat, we pray that this episode speaks transformational truth to your soul. SHOW NOTES To 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.

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!