Broken family & shattered relationships Part 1
In the midst of broken families and shattered relationships, we often feel completely alone. Like no one understands the pain and hurt we’re experiencing. But today on Discover the Word, we're reminded that God knows exactly what it is like to be broken! Discover the God who understands . . . today on Discover the Word!
Breaking free from resentment Part 9
Holding on to anger and bitterness is like ingesting poison and expecting the other person to die. And today on "Discover the Word," the Institute for Prison Ministries director Karen Swanson and our team share keys that will help us break free from resentment. Join the group today on "Discover the Word"!
How shame can be its own prison Part 8
When a prisoner from a disadvantaged upbringing is released, families often throw a “get out of jail” party. However that’s not usually true for inmates from middle or upper class homes. Their return to society is usually shrouded in secrecy. Today on "Discover the Word," our guest Karen Swanson and the team discuss how shame can be a prison whether we’ve ever been in jail or not. That’s today at on "Discover the Word"!
How did Paul break free from the cycle of sin Part 7
Addiction puts people behind bars, both literally and figuratively. And we can become enslaved to a variety of things like drugs, gossip, TV, shopping, or a critical spirit! Today on "Discover the Word," we discuss with our guest Karen Swanson the apostle Paul’s dilemma—one he expressed so honestly—“for what I want to do, I don’t do . . . but what I hate, I do!” How did Paul break free from that cycle of sin? And how can we? Tune in today to "Discover the Word"!
How fear can make prisoners of us all Part 6
Karen Swanson, the Director of the Institute for Prison Ministries at the Billy Graham Center for Evangelism at Wheaton College, knows about hardship. She’s seen it produce fear in those she works with, and she’s experienced it in her personal life. Today on "Discover the Word," we will talk with Karen about how fear can make prisoners of us all. Join us for day six of the study called, "We’re All Prisoners, Until Christ Sets Us Free," today on "Discover the Word"!
