65. Identity Matters #4 | The Fall of Man
Jun 20th, 2022
In case you weren't aware of it, a war broke out in Heaven on the heels of creation. When Lucifer rebelled and took 1/3 of the angels with him he landed on planet earth. Unfortunately, we then became the target of his evil ways and have been dealing with the consequences ever since. In this podcast, Steve talks about the impact that Satan has on our identity as he reviews the sequence of events that led to the fall of man. Thankfully God provided a way back to Him…
64. Identity Matters #3 | Who Is Man & Woman?
Jun 6th, 2022
When it comes to matters of identity it's vitally important that we understand who we are. Not just how we view ourselves but more importantly how God sees us. After all, He did create us in His image and likeness - with traits and characteristics that model His goodness. All was distorted when we decide we wanted to be like God. But restoration is coming. In this episode, we go deeper into what Genesis 1 and 2 say about us and our God-given identity. Listen to the…
63. Identity Matters #2 | Who is God?
May 23rd, 2022
In our second of a multi-podcast series on Identity, we examine how critically important it is to understand who God is and why what we believe about Him really does matter. Much of our impressions of who He is and how He sees us are formed at a very young age. How that translates into our day-to-day lives forms our ability to grow in our faith and in the knowledge of what a loving relationship with God should be. Listen to the Podcast
62. Identity Matters #1 | The Premise
May 9th, 2022
Identity Matters seem to be one of the hottest topics on the planet and has been for some time. At Embracing Brokenness Ministries we teach, speak, and write about this subject matter on a regular basis, and is at the heart of our ministry. On this week's Podcast you're introduced to an 8-week curriculum that is presented in person and will be online at some point in the future. Our prayer is that you'll continue your own personal journey of discovery…
61. Special Guest | Former Voice of America & Author J.R. Woodgates
Apr 25th, 2022
In today's Podcast, Steve had the privilege of speaking with J.R. Woodgates. The author of Daily Light on the Prisoner's Path, and former Voice of America on-air personality. J.R. graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in broadcast journalism. He enjoyed a long radio career, internationally for 27 years at the Voice of America, locally in Washington, DC for 13 years at WETA part-time. He was live on-air with VOA when the planes exploded into the Twin,…
60. The Journey of Brokenness, Surrender, & Healing
Apr 11th, 2022
Choices have consequences. Some are more devastating than others. In today's podcast, Steve shares more about his own healing journey that started some 30 years ago with a 90-day stint in Federal Prison. A lifelong believer in Jesus was tempted by what the world had to offer and it landed him in a very precarious situation. But redemption awaited. He only needed to look up and lookout. This is the beginning of that story that would lead to a book currently awaiting,…
59. Consequences of Sin & Our Healing Journey
Mar 28th, 2022
In today's podcast, we discuss the consequences of sin that so easily befell us. Steve begins and ends with Colleen presenting in between. They look at a different perspective on how behaviors in this life are linked to the decisions made by our ancestors, Adam and Eve. Wounds inflicted by others, and our own bad choices left us in a bit of a predicament. But God gave us a choice to return "back to the Garden", restored in Him. Please join us as we go deeper…
58. How Federal Prison Changed My Life | A Testimony of Faith
Mar 14th, 2022
In our first video podcast on Spotify, recorded during a recent class Steve taught alongside Colleen, he shares his story in testimony to the grace that God poured into his life many years ago, continuing to do so every single day. We jump right in without an intro and outro to this episode. This story is chronicled in an upcoming book that Steve authored entitled 90 Days on the Inside, A Short-Timers Journey of Brokenness, Surrender, & Healing God will do amazing…
57. Special Edition | Pray for Ukraine
Mar 5th, 2022
World events and the Russian invasion of Ukraine are cause for all Christ-followers to pause and pray for those impacted by this crisis. From the people of Ukraine and Russia to the world leaders engaged in a resolution toward peace. Steve introduces us to a guided prayer from John Eldredge, as we together ask God to intervene in this horrific situation. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST








