Insights from The Weekly REBOOT By: Bryan Flanery Trust is the foundation of any meaningful relationship. But once it’s broken, rebuilding it can feel nearly impossible. Whether the betrayal came from a friend, a spouse, a co-worker, or even from ourselves, the aftermath often leaves us feeling disoriented and guarded....

Insights from The Weekly REBOOT By: Bryan Flanery We’ve all been there. That moment where trust—once solid and dependable—suddenly crumbles. Maybe someone let you down. Maybe life hit hard. Maybe it’s not even about others anymore—you’re struggling to trust yourself. So, what should you do when trust is broken? The...

Insights from The Weekly REBOOT By: Bryan Flanery Throughout history, some of the greatest victories have come not from overwhelming strength but from unshakable faith. David’s battle against Goliath is one of the most iconic examples of this. But how did David develop the kind of trust in God that...

Insights from The Weekly REBOOT By: Bryan Flanery When David stepped onto the battlefield to face Goliath, he didn’t rely on the impressive armor of King Saul. Instead, he leaned into what he already knew—what God had already equipped him with. David’s trust wasn’t in the tools others thought he...

Insights from The Weekly REBOOT By: Evan Owens In our healing journey, we often seek guidance, peace, and understanding. For many of us, this desire is rooted in our faith, and one of the most powerful ways to receive that guidance is through the Holy Spirit. Yet, despite the Holy...

Insights from The Weekly REBOOT By: Evan Owens When life feels overwhelming, and battles seem endless, we often seek tools to navigate challenges. One tool stands out as both timeless and transformative: the Bible. Whether you’re seeking healing from trauma or strength for daily battles, the Word of God provides...

Insights from The Weekly REBOOT By: Evan Owens Life’s journey is often filled with unexpected turns and challenges, testing our perseverance and faith. Just as we face decisions about leadership and direction in contexts like a presidential election, exploring how we go on when times get tough can provide us...

Insights from The Weekly REBOOT By: Evan Owens Introduction: The “Go!” Series Recently, I took a nostalgic trip through some old files on my computer and stumbled upon a folder titled “Refresh Weekends.” These were retreats we organized around 8-10 years ago, filled with lessons, worship, and fellowship. Among the...

Insights from The Weekly REBOOT By: Jenny Owens Today, we’re exploring how Christian community serves as a vital source of instruction and guidance in our healing journeys. We’ll examine how shared experiences can educate and inspire us, demonstrating the transformative power of connection and support within our faith. The Unique...

By: Millie Knight September is Suicide Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the quiet battles so many are fighting. Each day, people struggle under the weight of depression, trauma, and hopelessness—feeling like there’s no way out. But here’s a truth we want to remind you of today: even in...

Insights from The Weekly REBOOT By: Bryan Flanery The Foundation of Love God’s love for us—so immense that Jesus sacrificed everything on the cross. But love’s role in our identity extends beyond divine affection; it permeates our interactions with others. According to 1 John 4:7, “Beloved, let us love one...

By: Millie Knight A recent article from National Geographic highlights epigenetics as a crucial field of study that explores how trauma may be passed down through generations. Epigenetics examines how environmental factors, such as chemical modifications like DNA methylation (a chemical modification that can turn genes on or off by...

Insights from The Weekly REBOOT By: Evan Owens In our series “Over It,” we explore how to stop overthinking and underestimating God. While preparing this series, I got a bit more vulnerable than I intended, but I felt it was necessary to share my struggles with you. After all, REBOOT...

Insights from The Weekly REBOOT By: Evan Owens I’m thrilled to have you here as we begin a new series called “Over It.” Our theme this time is, “How to stop overthinking your problems and underestimating God.” This series is inspired by our tendency to worry, stress, and become anxious....

Insights from The Weekly REBOOT By: Evan Owens As we bring our series, “Misunderstood,” to a close, let’s take a moment to reflect on the profound insights we’ve gained from exploring various biblical verses. We’ve dissected I Corinthians 10:12-14, uncovered the real message behind 1 Timothy 6:10, delved into the...

Insights from The Weekly REBOOT By: Evan Owens For a number of years, Jenny and I called a townhouse in Pleasant View, TN, our home. It was a comfortable space, but as time passed, signs of wear and tear began to surface – marks near the doors, damaged baseboards, and...

Insights from The Weekly REBOOT By: Evan Owens Welcome back to the third installment of our thought-provoking series, “Misunderstood.” As we navigate through these often-misinterpreted verses, we hope you’ve found this series to be a source of blessing and renewed understanding. We’ve encountered numerous verses that are frequently pulled out...

Insights from The Weekly REBOOT By: Evan Owens In our latest series, appropriately named “Misunderstood,” we aim to unravel the mysteries surrounding some of the most commonly quoted and misinterpreted scriptures. This week, our focus turns to a verse that has been echoed through generations – “Money is the root...

Insights from The Weekly REBOOT By: Evan Owens As the season unfolds, our REBOOT trauma healing courses are opening for registration, offering a space for healing and growth. If you know someone in your life who could benefit from a REBOOT group, extend an invitation! I’ve always believed that the...

Insights from The Weekly REBOOT By: Evan Owens In the past few blogs, we’ve been exploring the concept of authenticity. Authentic people are genuine—what you see is what you get. We’ve discussed the pitfalls of appearing one way but being another. We delved into the analogy of the fig tree...

Insights from The Weekly REBOOT By: Evan Owens Healing is a term we frequently use in REBOOT groups. We discuss recognizing the need to heal, finding the humility necessary to ask others for help, and taking the intentional steps required to heal. Healing is our goal—the primary reason REBOOT exists—to...

Insights from The Weekly REBOOT By: Evan Owens If you’ve been following along in our blog series called “Authentic,” you might recall that we dove into the intriguing narrative of the fig tree, unraveling profound insights during our previous blog. Today, we continue exploring the relevance of authenticity in our...

Insights from The Weekly REBOOT By: Evan Owens This week, we launched the all-new Weekly REBOOT. This is an idea that Jenny and I have had for years and the time to bring it to life has finally come. Our vision is that each week, graduates from across the country...

By: Jess Hall & Scott McPherson Sometimes what we need the most is the thing we want the least. Healing, for example, sounds good in theory—until it actually starts to happen. Healing hurts before it helps. It can feel disruptive, exhausting, and awkward. But just because something is uncomfortable doesn’t...

By: Carin Weier Have you ever found yourself awake at 3am, with your head spinning? I lived there for years. Whether it was lingering thoughts from the day before or the anxiety of what the next day would bring, 3am often became a battleground in my mind. Sitting in that...

By: Dr. Wesley Northey This is the season of Thanksgiving. A wonderful holiday time for us to come together with loved ones  and family, eat way too much food, and hopefully, amidst all of busy-ness and travel, recognize the many  blessings we have in our lives to be thankful for. ...

By: Ryan Hebron Do you ever feel like you’re climbing a mountain towards some far-off goal? I know I do. My dreams often feel so big, so daunting, that I barely know where to start. Whether it’s becoming CEO, running a marathon, entering full-time ministry, or traveling the world, those...

By: Julie Sanford Addiction is a heavy burden, both for the person battling it and their loved one, particularly their wives. It sometimes feels even harder for us as Christian wives, because we aren’t ‘supposed to’ have problems like these in our households. So we try to fight this battle...

By: Dr. Wesley Northey Have you ever considered the way you speak to yourself, about yourself, when you’re by yourself? For many years, I was a very harsh personal critic; never meeting my own expectations and feeling like no matter what I did, it was never enough. Like many of...

By: Susan Browning Schulz San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge was built in 1937, since then over 2,000 people have jumped to their deaths from this iconic spot. Of the thousands, only one percent has survived. One of those survivors, Kevin Hines, is now an advocate for suicide prevention and mental...

By: Deb Bryant Blue lights pulsating outside my window. A knock at the door. Neighbors concerned looks. Devastating news that leaves an aftermath of pain and heartache, I could have never imagined. My question, “Why?” goes unanswered. Thoughts of, “If only”, and “I should have noticed the signs” are haunting...

By: Bryan Flanery Growing up I knew that it was wrong to tell a lie. I wasn’t raised in the church, nor did I have an idea of what faith was, still I inherently grasped the wrongness of lying. Did that stop me from lying? Not at all, but I...

By: Millie Knight In a world that often seems fast-paced and disconnected, the value of empathy cannot be overstated. Empathy can be defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. It plays a crucial role in building meaningful connections, fostering understanding, and promoting positive change....

By: Millie Knight Connecting with participants individually outside of meetings can be a transformative and empowering approach to fostering healing. When you take the time to engage with individuals on a personal level, you create a safe space for them to open up, share their experiences, and receive the support...

By Scott Mcpherson At REBOOT Combat Recovery and REBOOT First Responders, we talk about how trauma is our intersection with the brokenness of the world.  Anyone who has served in combat or as a first responder knows all too well what trauma looks and feels like.  The question is: what...

By Madison Thomas Tick…tock…tick…tock. We all know that feeling, the one where we’re staring blankly at the ceiling, wide awake,  watching time go by. You’ve counted every sheep, and you just know it is going to be another night waiting for the sun to come up. Insomnia sets in.  Those...

By Adrian Ewald As the name suggests, giant sequoia trees are, to put it simply, giant. For example, one of the largest trees on Earth by volume is General Sherman, a 2200-year-old giant sequoia that clocks in around 275 feet tall with a diameter of over 36 feet. That’s almost...