https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.comUnderstanding we were born into a world at war is vital to our transformational journey in Christ.Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:00:27 +0000enhourly1https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/_c/themed/ebm/icon-96x96.png?_t=1772909001https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com9696https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/ep164-reclamation-part-2-the-road-back-when-god-redeems-the-worst-chapters-of-our-story/Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:00:39 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4093 In Part 2 of our Reclamation series, Steve and Colleen explore what it looks like to reclaim the parts of our story that were shaped by failure, shame, and consequences. In this deeply personal episode, Steve shares the part of his story he rarely tells publicly — the collapse of a successful real estate business in the 1980s, federal fraud charges, and the prison sentence that followed. For years, the weight of that chapter lingered quietly in the background of his.…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/ep163-reclamation-part-1-when-jesus-reclaims-what-was-lost/Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:00:13 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4092 In this first episode of our two-part series on Reclamation, Steve and Colleen explore what it means for Jesus to restore the parts of us that were wounded, hidden, or abandoned along the way. Framed by both current events and the deeper reality of spiritual warfare, this conversation moves from the global to the deeply personal. Steve introduces reclamation as the reclaiming of what was lost through trauma, pain, distortion, and brokenness. Colleen shares vulnerably from…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/ep162-a-new-name-on-a-white-stone/Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:41 -0500https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4091 What if the deepest battle of your life isn’t behavior… but identity? In this episode, Steve and Colleen Adams unpack Revelation 2:17—Jesus’ promise of hidden manna, a white stone, and a new name known only by the one who receives it. Together, they explore what it means to “conquer” (remain faithful when competing voices are loud), how brokenness often becomes the doorway to true identity, and why God’s naming is less about a…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/ep161-consecrating-the-year-in-light-of-eternity/Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:00:50 -0500https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4090 In this annual studio conversation, Steve sits down with Colleen and Michael Kurtz to explore a different way of beginning the year—not with pressure, resolutions, or performance, but with consecration. Instead of asking God to bless our plans, this episode invites listeners to offer the year back to Him as an act of surrender and union with Christ. Together, they discuss listening for a word or phrase for the year—not as a slogan, but as an invitation into who…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/%f0%9f%8e%99%ef%b8%8fep160-why-safe-community-is-essential-for-spiritual-formation/Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:00:10 -0500https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4089 What does spiritual companionship actually mean—and why is it essential for spiritual formation? In this episode, Steve and Colleen explore the difference between being around people and being formed with people. Drawing from their own journey, ministry experience, and themes that echo throughout their upcoming book Embracing the Way, they talk honestly about why transformation stalls when safety is missing—and how God often uses spiritually grounded…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/ep159-from-good-friday-to-grace-rich-timmons-story-of-redemption/Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:00:36 -0500https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4088 Where do you go when life falls apart? In this episode of The Embracing Brokenness Podcast, Steve welcomes longtime friend Rich Timmons for an honest conversation about how God meets us in brokenness—and how beauty can become a doorway to truth. Rich shares: Growing up in Kensington (Philadelphia) and building big dreams early A young business success that crashed on Good Friday—and the cry to God that followed A “divine appointment” that led him to…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/god-went-before-us-our-2025-story/Mon, 29 Dec 2025 06:00:54 -0500https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4086 It’s the week of December 29, 2025—and Steve & Colleen take time to look back with gratitude on what God has done through Embracing Brokenness Ministries this year, while also sharing a glimpse of what’s ahead in 2026. A central theme rises above everything: learning to wait on the Lord—to live from presence, intimacy, and obedience, not outcomes. Along the way, they share a few powerful ministry stories (including moments of real-time),…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/ep157-beauty-in-the-dandelion-how-grace-broke-shame-with-clinton-parker/Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:04:31 -0500https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4087 When life teaches you to hide, Jesus invites you to heal. Author Clinton Parker joins Steve to share the story behind his new book, Beauty in the Dandelion: Shame Shattered by Grace and Love—from chaotic beginnings and early exposure to darkness, to the slow rescue of grace, safe people, and a Father who delights. We talk practicals: naming shame vs. guilt, breaking isolation, finding “safe” community, parenting through pain, and why putting your story on…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/%f0%9f%8e%99%ef%b8%8fep156-fifty-years-to-freedom-the-redemption-story-of-warner-batty/Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:00:43 -0500https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4085 What does true freedom look like? At age 15, Warner Batty was sentenced to life without parole for taking a life. Fifty years later, he walked out of a Pennsylvania prison—free not just in body, but in spirit. In this raw and redemptive conversation, Steve sits down with Warner to talk about his journey from hopelessness and self-hatred to forgiveness and freedom in Christ. Hear how one man—“the hound from heaven”—persisted in sharing Jesus…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/%f0%9f%8e%99%ef%b8%8fep155-the-rest-of-your-story-how-god-restores-whats-broken-with-greg-lindsey/Mon, 17 Nov 2025 06:00:35 -0500https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4084 What happens when a pastor’s life falls apart—and God writes a better story? In this raw and redemptive conversation, Steve sits down with Greg Lindsey, author of The Rest of Your Story: The Path to the Christian Life You Want, to talk about failure, forgiveness, and the long road to freedom. Greg shares openly about the affair that nearly ended his marriage and ministry—and how Jesus met him in the rubble to begin a rescue that changed everything.,…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/%f0%9f%8e%99%ef%b8%8fep154-trusting-gods-provision-and-caring-for-burned-out-leaders-tom-karen-friedrichs/Mon, 03 Nov 2025 06:00:44 -0500https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4083 When God calls you into ministry… who takes care of you? In this conversation, Steve and Colleen sit down with longtime friends Tom and Karen Friedrichs, founders of Broom Tree Landing, a ministry that offers free retreat, coaching, and spiritual direction for pastors, missionaries, and frontline ministry leaders who are running on empty. You’ll hear: * The origin story of Broom Tree Landing (born out of their own burnout) * How God provided financially, housing,…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/%f0%9f%8e%99%ef%b8%8fep153-how-is-greater-than-what-the-skill-every-leader-ignores-preston-poore/Mon, 20 Oct 2025 06:00:02 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4082 In this episode of the Embracing Brokenness Podcast, Steve welcomes leadership coach and author Preston Poore to unpack his new book How Is Greater Than What: Master the Growth and Leadership Skill Everyone Else Ignores. They explore why how you lead matters more than what you accomplish—diving deep into integrity, identity, character, and calling. Preston shares powerful lessons from his career at Coca-Cola, including leadership failures that became catalysts for.…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/%f0%9f%8e%99%ef%b8%8fep152-stronger-together-rediscovering-gods-first-partnership/Mon, 06 Oct 2025 06:00:19 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4081 What if “helper” in Genesis 2:18 doesn’t mean “assistant,” but a powerful ally? In this episode, Steve & Colleen unpack the Hebrew phrase ezer kenegdo—“a strength corresponding to”—and why God’s design for men and women is strength-to-strength partnership, not hierarchy. You’ll hear a moving prayer of protection from Zechariah 2:5, a candid look at how the Fall distorted God’s design, and a hopeful…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/%f0%9f%8e%99%ef%b8%8fep151-an-incomplete-gospel-from-transaction-to-union/Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:00:40 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4080 Many of us were taught a gospel that’s true—but incomplete. It became a “ticket to heaven,” divorced from daily life, intimacy, and our purpose in God’s larger story. In this candid conversation, Steve and Colleen unpack how post-Enlightenment thinking, cultural striving, and a transactional faith left them exhausted and spiritually dry—and how Jesus invited them into union, abiding, and the wholeness of Shalom (“nothing missing,…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/%f0%9f%8e%99%ef%b8%8fep150-let-the-healing-begin/Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:00:40 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4079 What if your struggles aren’t just problems to manage—but invitations from God to heal? In this episode of the Embracing Brokenness Podcast, Steve and Colleen dive deep into the difference between sin management and true spiritual healing. Through honest stories—including a boat named Revelation that literally went down in flames—they reveal how wounds, lies, and false identities shape our lives. Too often, we silence the “smoke alarm” of…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/%f0%9f%8e%99%ef%b8%8fep149-why-embracing-your-brokenness-changes-everything/Mon, 25 Aug 2025 06:00:53 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4078 So many of us spend our lives hiding our brokenness—pretending everything’s fine while we carry deep wounds that keep us from true freedom. In this honest conversation, Steve and Colleen share their personal journeys of pain, healing, and restoration. They tackle why most people resist admitting they’re broken, what happens if we ignore it, and how Jesus transforms our deepest wounds into places of life and freedom. From coffee-spilled meltdowns to the…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/%f0%9f%8e%99%ef%b8%8fep148-castles-on-the-battlefield-when-comfort-replaces-the-call/Mon, 11 Aug 2025 06:00:58 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4077 A dark battlefield. Countless dead. One man runs tirelessly, reviving the fallen. The rescued learn to revive others. Hope spreads. But then, someone builds a shelter. Others join. Before long, a castle stands where the battle once raged. From its balcony, people laugh, feast, and celebrate… blind to the dying just beyond the walls. In this robust conversation, Colleen shares a vivid vision that the Lord impressed on her heart—an image for the Church to ponder.…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/%f0%9f%8e%99%ef%b8%8fep147-when-evil-shows-up-unmasking-darkness-restoring-masculinity/Mon, 28 Jul 2025 06:00:52 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4076 “When evil shows up… the Church must not stay silent.” – Colleen Adams In this vulnerable and powerful debrief, Steve and Colleen unpack what they learned from interviewing former FBI undercover agent Scott Payne. From blood rituals to spiritual warfare to the sobering silence of the Church, this episode goes deep. ⚔️ Scott’s exposure to white supremacist rituals and demonic strongholds 🧔‍♂️ Why the Church has failed to affirm…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/%f0%9f%8e%99%ef%b8%8fep146-fbi-undercover-part-2-inside-americas-darkest-corners-with-scott-payne/Mon, 14 Jul 2025 06:00:04 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4075 Former undercover FBI agent and bestselling author Scott Payne returns in Part 2 of this jaw-dropping conversation with Steve and Colleen. In this episode, Scott recounts the harrowing details of infiltrating neo-Nazi accelerationist groups—including disturbing pagan rituals, foiled murder plots, and spiritual warfare in the darkest places imaginable. But through it all, his faith remained the anchor. Colleen joins the conversation with powerful reflections on…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/%f0%9f%8e%99%ef%b8%8fep145-scott-payne-undercover-for-christ-fbi-agent-exposes-evil-finds-redemption-part-1/Mon, 30 Jun 2025 06:00:02 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4074 What happens when an undercover FBI agent faces down hate groups, cartels, and spiritual darkness—and still holds fast to his faith? In this gripping Part 1 interview, Scott Payne, former FBI agent and New York Times bestselling author of Codename: Pale Horse, joins Steve to share his incredible journey. From growing up in a Christian home to infiltrating America's most violent criminal networks, Scott opens up about the challenges of living for Jesus in the…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/%f0%9f%8e%99%ef%b8%8fep144-from-prison-to-purpose-david-garlocks-journey-of-justice-and-redemption/Mon, 16 Jun 2025 06:00:33 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4073 What happens when a story of unimaginable trauma becomes a testimony of radical grace? In this gripping and redemptive conversation, Steve sits down with David Garlock—a formerly incarcerated criminal justice reform advocate and reentry expert—whose life was forever changed by tragedy… and then by Christ. At age 19, David and his brother took the life of their abuser, leading to a 25-year sentence in Alabama. But in the depths of prison, David encountered…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/%f0%9f%8e%99%ef%b8%8f143-sentenced-to-life-set-free-by-grace-the-lewis-lee-storyld/Mon, 02 Jun 2025 06:00:39 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4072 What happens when a 16-year-old is sentenced to life in prison? What if that same person becomes a powerful voice for redemption, hope, and purpose? In this episode, Steve sits down with Lewis Lee, a man whose life journey will challenge everything you think you know about justice, transformation, and the power of God’s love. From the streets of West Philadelphia to a life sentence without parole, Lewis’ story is one of unimaginable pain, devastating choices,…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/%f0%9f%8e%99%ef%b8%8f142-experiencing-jesus-reclaiming-the-presence-of-god-in-a-distracted-world/Mon, 19 May 2025 07:00:21 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4071 What if experiencing Jesus wasn’t reserved for spiritual elites—or the past? What if intimacy with God was meant to be the normal human experience, even in a world drowning in distraction? In this powerful debrief episode, Steve and Colleen reflect on Steve’s recent conversation with John Eldredge about his book Experience Jesus—Really. Together, they unpack what it means to reclaim our union with God in a culture that has conditioned us for hurry,,…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/%f0%9f%8e%99%ef%b8%8fep141-john-eldredge-experience-jesus-really/Mon, 05 May 2025 06:30:31 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4070 What if your soul has been trained not to experience God? In this profound and timely conversation, Steve sits down with bestselling author John Eldredge to explore the themes of his new book, Experience Jesus—Really. Together, they confront one of the most overlooked realities of modern spiritual life: we’ve been discipled by distraction, noise, and digital overload—and it’s making it harder to connect with God. From reclaiming ancient practices to…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/%f0%9f%8e%99%ef%b8%8fep140-the-god-you-think-you-know/Mon, 21 Apr 2025 06:00:27 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4069 Is the God you believe in the real God—or a version shaped by pain, fear, and life’s disappointments? Steve and Colleen take us on a transformative journey through neuroscience, spiritual formation, and the deeply personal stories that shape our view of God. From childhood wounds and father-figure distortions to survival brain and the “God spot” in our minds, they unpack why over 75% of people struggle to see God as loving—and what it means for…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/%f0%9f%8e%99%ef%b8%8f-ep139-5-mere-christians-with-jordan-raynor-binge-worthy-stories-that-glorify-god/Mon, 07 Apr 2025 06:00:14 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4068 What do Mr. Rogers, the founder of LEGO, and a civil rights legend have in common? They were all "mere Christians" doing extraordinary things through ordinary work. In this episode of the Embracing Brokenness Podcast, Steve welcomes back bestselling author Jordan Raynor to dive into his latest book, 5 Mere Christians—a fresh, binge-worthy collection of biographies showing how everyday believers glorify God in powerful, practical ways. From Fred Rogers’…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/138-escaping-the-system-why-the-worlds-rules-are-failing-you/Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4067 🔥 You’ve Been Tricked! Are You Living by the World’s Rules Without Even Realizing It? 🔥 Society is more divided than ever—politically, socially, and even within the Church. The world demands that you pick a side, fight to be right, and put yourself first. But what if that’s the exact opposite of how we were designed to live? In this podcast episode, Steve & Colleen expose the deception behind the world’s system and reveal the Kingdom way&mdash…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/137-who-am-i-really-overcoming-the-enemys-identity-theft/Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:00:20 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4066 Ever feel like you’re wearing a mask—pretending to be someone you’re not just to fit in? In this powerful episode of the Embracing Brokenness Podcast, Steve and Colleen expose the hidden battle for your identity and how the enemy uses lies, fear, and past wounds to keep you stuck in a false self. 🔥 Discover how social media, people-pleasing, and cultural pressures warp your self-image. 📖 Learn why anchoring your identity in God’s truth is the…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/136-breaking-the-chains-of-shame-finding-freedom-in-christ/Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:00:36 -0500https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4065 Shame is a relentless enemy, but it doesn’t have to define you. In this episode of the Embracing Brokenness Podcast, Steve and Colleen Adams dive deep into the roots of shame—how it takes hold, how it distorts our identity, and how we can finally break free. They share raw personal stories of struggle and redemption, exposing shame as a weapon of the enemy while revealing the overwhelming power of God’s grace to silence it. Don’t just listen&mdash…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/135-staying-true-to-the-gospel-in-a-deceptive-world/Mon, 10 Feb 2025 06:30:45 -0500https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4064 In this episode of the Embracing Brokens podcast, hosts Steve and Colleen discuss the importance of staying true to the gospel amidst a deception-filled world. The conversation delves into the challenges of identifying false teachers and the need for believers to contend for their faith. They explore the characteristics of false teachings, the impact of materialism in the church, and the underlying pride and rebellion that often drive these issues. In this conversation, the…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/134-returning-to-eden-intimacy-with-god-restored/Mon, 27 Jan 2025 07:00:42 -0500https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4063 In this episode of the Embracing Brokenness podcast, hosts Steve and Colleen discuss the theme of intimacy with God, drawing parallels to the Garden of Eden. They explore the significance of the torn veil at Jesus' crucifixion, which symbolizes the restoration of direct access to God. The conversation delves into the challenges of maintaining intimacy with God in a performance-driven religious culture, the importance of recognizing echoes of Eden in our lives, and the…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/133-consecrating-the-year-to-god/Mon, 13 Jan 2025 06:30:39 -0500https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4062 In this episode of the Embracing Brokenness Podcast, Steve, Colleen, and Michael discuss the significance of consecrating the new year to the Lord. They explore the importance of daily consecration, understanding its meaning, and the scriptural foundations that support this practice. The conversation also includes practical steps for consecration, the significance of seeking a word or theme for the year, and personal experiences that highlight the transformative power of…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/132-discerning-the-desires-of-your-heart/Mon, 30 Dec 2024 06:00:19 -0500https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4061 In this episode of the Embracing Brokenness podcast, Steve, Colleen, and Michael explore the topic of desire and its connection to the heart. They discuss how societal messages shape our understanding of desire, often leading to misalignment with God’s intentions. The conversation highlights discerning true desires, understanding disordered love, and recognizing how our longings point to our eternal home with God. They address healing, restoration, and the shifts in…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/131-mind-your-own-business/Mon, 16 Dec 2024 06:00:23 -0500https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4060 In this episode of the Embracing Brokenness podcast, hosts Steve and Michael explore the biblical concept of 'minding your own business' as they delve into 1 Thessalonians 4. They discuss the importance of leading a quiet life amidst chaos, managing life a bit like a corporation, and the significance of stewardship and balance in various life areas. The conversation emphasizes God's creative authority in our lives, the need to avoid distractions and,…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/130-finding-safe-people-in-an-unsafe-world/Mon, 02 Dec 2024 06:30:38 -0500https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4059 In this episode of our podcast Steve and Colleen explore the themes of safety, trust, and the importance of surrounding oneself with safe people. They delve into childhood experiences that shape our understanding of safety, the significance of having trustworthy counselors, and the impact of family dynamics on our ability to trust others. The metaphor of a 'glass ball' is introduced to illustrate the fragility of trust and the need to be cautious about whom we…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/129-chip-skowron-md-to-hedge-funder-to-prison-and-back/Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:00:24 -0500https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4058 In this episode of the Embracing Brokenness podcast, host Steve Adams engages in a profound conversation with Chip Skowron, a former Hedge Fund Manager indicted for insider trading, who shares his transformative journey from a life of self-serving behaviors and material success to one of redemption and purpose. Chip discusses his early traumas, the impact of his career changes, and his commitment to prison ministry, emphasizing the importance of celebrating stories of…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/128-the-new-tower-of-babel/Mon, 04 Nov 2024 06:30:29 -0500https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4057 In this episode of the Embracing Brokenness podcast, hosts Steve and Colleen Adams explore the themes surrounding the Tower of Babel, the spiritual forces at play, and the implications of a biblical worldview in today's society. They discuss the cultural mandate given by God, the nature of evil as represented by the Nephilim, and the modern parallels to the Tower of Babel in the context of globalization and technology. The conversation emphasizes the importance of…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/127-worldview-what-is-it-and-why-should-you-care/Mon, 21 Oct 2024 06:30:16 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4056 In this episode of the Embracing Brokenness podcast, host Colleen Adams explores the current state of Christianity in America and discusses the alarming statistics surrounding biblical worldviews. She delves into the historical context of the Enlightenment and its impact on faith, the importance of understanding the spiritual realm, and the dangers of syncretism in modern Christianity. The conversation also touches on the pitfalls of manifesting and positive thought, and…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/126-is-biblical-christianity-done-in-america/Mon, 07 Oct 2024 07:00:34 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4055 Defining a Biblical Worldview in a Post-Christian Culture. In this episode of the Embracing Brokenness podcast, hosts Steve and Colleen Adams dive deep into the concept of a biblical worldview, exploring its importance and implications in a modern, post-Christian American society. They discuss how only a small percentage of self-identified Christians in the U.S. hold a biblical worldview, according to research by George Barna, and address the concerning trends of increasing,…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/125-riding-high-with-todd-pierce/Mon, 23 Sep 2024 07:00:50 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4054 Todd Pierce, a former bareback rider, shares his story and the impact of his ministry, Riding High, which uses horses to convey the message of the Kingdom of Jesus. The conversation covers Todd's rodeo career, his passion for horses, and the transformative power of encountering God. The video clip from his presentation at Flatirons Community Church is highlighted, showcasing the profound impact it had on the audience. On today's podcast, Todd shares his journey of…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/124-fbi-informant-mark-whitacre/Mon, 09 Sep 2024 06:00:58 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4053 Mark Whitacre is the highest-level executive to ever turn whistleblower in U.S. history. His undercover work with the FBI during the ADM scandal inspired the major motion picture, "The Informant," starring Matt Damon as Mark Whitacre. And was the inspiration for the Discovery Channel Documentary, titled "Undercover" which is linked below. In this podcast, Mark recounts his early years, education, career, and time with Archer Daniels Midland. He shares…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/123-abiding-through-spiritual-warfare/Mon, 26 Aug 2024 06:00:28 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4052 In this episode of the Embracing Brokenness podcast, hosts Colleen Adams and Michael Kurtz delve into spiritual warfare, emphasizing that it revolves around standing on God's truth. They highlight the importance of abiding in Christ, understanding scripture, and maintaining one's position in God's truth to fend off deception from the enemy. The discussion touches on the misconceptions around spiritual warfare, the influence of cultural shifts, and the…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/122-abiding-in-christ-why-and-how/Mon, 12 Aug 2024 05:00:47 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4051 What does it mean to abide in Christ? That's not a term we use often, but it is one you'll find in the Bible to describe our life in Christ. Why abide? How should we abide? There's a way things work. We bear the fruit of the Spirit only through abiding in Christ. (John 15:5) On today's podcast, our team takes a deep dive into why and how to abide in Jesus as that plays out in the current context of our days here on earth. Barna Study: A Biblical…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/121-how-pornography-enslaves-and-the-truth-frees-jacob-way/Mon, 29 Jul 2024 07:00:18 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4050 In this conversation, Steve Adams and Jacob Way discuss the topic of pornography addiction and the journey to freedom in Christ. Jacob shares his personal story of struggling with pornography from a young age and the stages he went through in his addiction. He talks about the lies he believed and the deep remorse he felt. However, he eventually reached a turning point and cried out to God for help. Link to Jacob's Book: Hope to Win the War Click Here and Listen to the…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/119-finding-hope-in-the-midst-of-depression-professor-terry-powell/Mon, 15 Jul 2024 06:00:48 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4048 On this audio podcast, we re-broadcast an interview that Steve did on Scott Wozniak's podcast, Play the Long Game. We hope this is an encouragement to you and will provide some insights into our ministry and Steve's life purpose. In Scott's words: I've seen Steve Adams, my guest, thrive in a wide variety of settings -- from finance to family, strategy coaching to spiritual healing. He's been at it for decades and, if anything, he is still speeding.…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/119-finding-hope-in-the-midst-of-depression-professor-terry-powell-2/Sun, 30 Jun 2024 23:24:04 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4049 In this conversation, Steve interviews Dr. Terry Powell about the topics of brokenness and depression. They discuss the definition of brokenness, the importance of embracing brokenness, and the misconceptions Christians have about depression. Terry shares his personal experiences with depression and the strategies he has found helpful, including relying on God's Word, seeking support from the body of Christ, and engaging in honest prayer and lament. He also discusses…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/118-340-questions-jesus-asked-bob-tiede-cru-leadership-development/Mon, 17 Jun 2024 06:00:53 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4047 Jesus asked questions to lead people to change and transformation. Bob Tiede, a member of the US leadership development team at CRU, shares his 52-year journey with the organization and the importance of developing future leaders. He emphasizes the need for organizations to invest in leadership development to ensure long-term success. Bob also discusses the power of asking questions as a leader and how it can lead to more effective communication and decision-making. On today'…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/117-jay-payleitner-checking-the-boxes-only-you-can-check/Mon, 03 Jun 2024 06:00:55 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4046 Now on his 39th book, Jay Payleitner Checks the Boxes Only You Can Check. 40 Ways to Make the World a Better Place. No way you can sit this one out. Jay outlines ways for each believer to impact this world for good. To live out the cultural mandate through the simplest practices that bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to a broken world. Join Steve and Jay on this week's podcast as they discuss being a difference-maker in God's kingdom here on earth. Get Jay's…]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/116-tosa-a-classic-therapeutic-community/Tue, 28 May 2024 19:00:17 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4045 Get familiar with The Other Side Academy. Ex-felons and Ex-drug addicts thrive at TOSA. Colleen & Steve visited TOSA Denver and share their insights on this radically successful classic therapeutic community, on this special episode of the Embracing Brokenness Podcast. Support TOSA: https://www.theothersideacademy.com/how-to-help Click Here and Listen to the Podcast ]]>https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com/podcast/115-the-noise-and-distractions-in-parenting/Mon, 20 May 2024 06:30:45 -0400https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com?id=4044 As if raising kids isn't hard enough, the world's distractions and the noisiness of this age make it even more challenging. Katie and Colleen sit down to talk about the realities and difficulties of navigating the responsibility of parenting in a fallen world. But peace in the midst of it all is possible. Click Here and Listen to the Podcast ]]> XML RSS feed generated by PostScript Web App Framework | https://embracingbrokenness.embracingtheway.com @ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:27 -0400