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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.elsitiocristiano.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 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 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.elsitiocristiano.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.elsitiocristiano.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, 2014 To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.elsitiocristiano.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.elsitiocristiano.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.elsitiocristiano.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.com To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.elsitiocristiano.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.elsitiocristiano.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.elsitiocristiano.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 Christ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.elsitiocristiano.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 stuck We 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.elsitiocristiano.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 With 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.com To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.elsitiocristiano.com/donate/1439/29

An Interview with Susie Larson Has 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 us*How to handle the storms of life differently*Practical daily life-changers Show Notes We 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.elsitiocristiano.com/donate/1439/29

An Interview with Kenny Claire Hilliard Have 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 is SHOW NOTES We 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.elsitiocristiano.com/donate/1439/29

An Interview with Zane Donna King Too 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 addictions To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.elsitiocristiano.com/donate/1439/29

An Interview with Pastor Chuck Swindoll How 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 mentorship To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.elsitiocristiano.com/donate/1439/29

An Interview with Max Lucado It’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 future To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.elsitiocristiano.com/donate/1439/29

An Interview with Jaime Jamgochian What 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 struggles We hope this episode helps give you strength for today and hope for tomorrow! To learn more about Jaime Jamgochian and her latest album Sacred Surrender, visit jaimejam.com To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.elsitiocristiano.com/donate/1439/29

An Episode of Paws Tales What 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 NOTES Find out about Paws Tales, join the Wildwood club, print the Tools for Parents pages for each episode, and listen to the podcast at pawsandtales.org To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.elsitiocristiano.com/donate/1439/29

An Interview with Todd Turner Studies 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 divorce We 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/divorce To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.elsitiocristiano.com/donate/1439/29