Between Sundays with The Chandlers

I'm joined by my lovely wife Lauren on this episode as we talk a bit more about the episodes with the Youngs and the Derdens. If you haven't listened to those episodes yet, I'd encourage you to go listen to them for context. Lauren and I discuss some of the lessons with think can be drawn out of their stories as well as evidences of the Lord's grace and movement throughout their st...

Summary I was once again so encouraged by my conversation with the Derdens. There is little about Josh and Domonique’s story that isn’t shocking — from how they met, to Domonique uncovering Josh’s affair the night before their wedding, to how the Lord ultimately mended their hearts and marriage. It’s a gut wrenching story of the damage caused by unrepentant sin but a testament to God’s unrelenting...

Aaron and Jill Young’s story is heart wrenching at times. They take us through their difficult experiences, from growing up in a broken family to their struggle to find identity and meaning and how those undealt with wounds led to heartache early in their marriage. While what led to the brokenness in their marriage is all too common today, what’s different is how they navigated the pain and afterm...

In this episode I wanted to take a look back at the previous episodes and dive a little deeper into what the Lord did in Boston and Katie’s lives and what He may have for you. In the quiet moments of our conversations, Boston and Katie spoke of the solace they found in the promises of God and the transformative power of practicing Christian disciplines. Their advice wasn't just practical, it w...

Summary Katie and Matt share their decade-long journey of battling with endometriosis, Lyme disease, multiple physical ailments and surgeries– not to mention the emotional toll of losing a loved one in the midst of it all. They've faced wave after wave or trials with courage – leaning on each other, their community, and an unshaken faith in who God says He is. If you find yourself in similar c...

Despite being raised in a loving Christian household, Boston experienced early battles with intense anxiety and depression, a struggle that escalated into feelings of worthlessness and self-violence during her teenage years. Circumstantial life changes added to her feelings of isolation and deepened her desire to hide the tumult she felt inside. Despite the darkness, Boston held onto the promises...

What happens when life throws you curveballs like a struggling marriage and a brain cancer diagnosis? In this inspiring episode, my wife Lauren and I are joined by our good friend, Josh Patterson, as we candidly discuss our journey through marriage and the season of brain cancer. We open up about the struggles we faced during the first seven years of our marriage and how our expectations and desir...

What does the journey of faith look like when it's tested by the darkness of a sin-broken world? Logan and Katy Thomson can attest, there is always hope and healing to be found in Christ. Together, Logan and Katy walk us through their struggles with difficult family dynamics, Katy's haunting experiences of sexual assault, her battle with PTSD, and even demonic oppression. Through it all, t...

Growing up as the child of Vietnamese refugees, Jonathan faced struggles with identity, shame, and belonging. In this conversation, he opens up about his journey of same-sex attraction as a Christian and how his faith in Jesus has been both a battle and a gift. He shares his experience of discovering that God's grace is big enough to hold our doubts and fears, even in our darkest moments. Thro...

How can faith in Christ help us overcome the darkest moments in our lives? Join me for an honest and vulnerable conversation with my dear friends, Ben and Lindsey Eenigenburg, as they share their journey of overcoming alcohol addiction. Ben opens up about his personal battle with alcoholism, anxiety, and hiding while Lindsey offers her perspective as a wounded wife struggling with anger and resent...

What if you could face your deepest shame and find God’s grace meets you there? Join me as I welcome Emma, who shares her emotional journey of navigating life after a heartbreaking abortion. In this candid conversation, Emma opens up about her search for identity and love amidst her parents' divorce, leading to an unexpected pregnancy and the difficult decision she made to end it. Together, we...

When Vince and Katie Dang found out they were expecting their son Charlie, they never could've imagined the journey that lay ahead. Their story is marked by unimaginable pain, doubt, resilience and hope. Vince and Katie share their experience of navigating the loss of their beloved son, who was diagnosed with Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), and how it affected their marriage, faith,...

Anne Lincoln Holibaugh’s story is marked by a curiosity about God, overcoming fears, challenges, and loss by a relentless pursuit of Jesus. From her early years, haunted by the fear of her parents' death, to her transformative encounter with Jesus at a church camp, Anne Lincoln’s resilience and pursuit of God in times of struggle is at the heart of what it means to be an overcomer. Anne Lincol...