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🎙️ EP139: 5 Mere Christians with Jordan Raynor | Binge-Worthy Stories That Glorify God
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’…
Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 04/07/2025
Chart Your Course | The Mid-Week Memo | April 2, 2025
I was an officer in our High School Navy Junior ROTC chapter many moons ago. My goal? The United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and the eventual rank of Admiral. One of my favorite drills was charting the course of our carrier group. I gathered nautical charts, a compass, a divider, and a parallel ruler, and headed out to sea - theoretically, but it felt real. Yet, the Core Principle informed me that a one-degree error in heading will result in being off…
Categories: What We Were Created For, The Daily Memo, The Mid-Week Memo, Our Purpose | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 04/02/2025
The Lust of My Eyes | The Mid-Week Memo | March 26, 2025
A friend of mine just listed a property for sale at nearly $2 million. Over 8,000 square feet with acres of land and a beautiful built-in pool and deck, it’s an impressive home. I looked at the size, the majestic architecture, the circular driveway and entrance with all the upscale accoutrements. I remembered a day when I would have lusted after such opulence. Honestly, this home would not have been big enough for me. I accumulated some pretty cool stuff. Oceanfront,…
Categories: The Daily Memo, The Mid-Week Memo, Identity Security, The Reality of Our Present World, Knowing & Being Known | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 03/26/2025
138. Escaping the System | Why the World’s Rules Are Failing You
🔥 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…
Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 03/24/2025
The Way Through | The Mid-Week Memo | March 19, 2025
How should we respond when we find ourselves in the midst of difficult circumstances? How do we navigate through the challenging terrain of life, when our path winds downward into the valley, as inevitably it will? We all love mountaintop experiences, the sweet smell of success, and the thrill of victory. When all is right in the world, and our joy is at its zenith, we long to cling to those seasons and would likely stay there forever if we could. But on this side of,…
Categories: Walking With God, Spiritual Formation, The Daily Memo, The Mid-Week Memo, The Reality of Our Present World | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 03/19/2025
Brace for Impact: Why Pre-Deciding Your Response Matters | The Mid-Week Memo | March 12, 2025
It’s not every day that you face a high-stakes decision. But when you do, are you ready? Did you consider the cost if things go poorly? Sometimes, the best decision is to just - Stop. I’ve been meeting one-on-one with an inmate at our county prison for close to a year. We’ve had countless conversations about what life will be like from the other side of the wall. You see, my friend has been in and out of jail for nearly 15 years. Mostly because of parole…
Categories: Life, The Daily Memo, The Mid-Week Memo, Knowing & Being Known | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 03/12/2025
137. Who Am I Really? | Overcoming the Enemy’s Identity Theft
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…
Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 03/10/2025
136. Breaking the Chains of Shame | Finding Freedom in Christ
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…
Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 02/24/2025
Brokenness—A Bridge, Not a Barrier | The Mid-Week Memo | February 19, 2025
Too often, we see our brokenness as a barrier between us and God, something that disqualifies us from His love or hinders our growth. But what if our brokenness is actually a bridge? A sacred invitation into deeper intimacy with Him? When we embrace our wounds, not as sources of shame but as pathways to healing, we begin to see God’s unchanging truth dismantle the false beliefs we’ve carried—about Him, ourselves, and others. Instead of striving to hide our,…
Categories: Spiritual Formation, The Daily Memo, The Mid-Week Memo, The Hope of Healing | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 02/19/2025
Your Destiny Unfolds | The Mid-Week Memo | February 12, 2025
“Before I formed you in the womb.” This phrase should fill you with a sense of destiny. It’s your spiritual birthright. God has ordained your days, ordered your footsteps, and prepared good works in advance. And he did it before you were even conceived. The irony of destiny is that it’s rarely discerned at the time. Sometimes it’s not even revealed until after we die. David may have reigned over a kingdom of millions, but his psalms have…
Categories: The Daily Memo, The Mid-Week Memo, Identity Security, Knowing & Being Known, Our Purpose | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 02/12/2025