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135. Staying True to the Gospel in a Deceptive World
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…
Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 02/10/2025
Advice Anyone? | The Mid-Week Memo | February 5, 2025
Been telling instead of teaching?Hearing instead of listening?Condemning instead of understanding?Misinterpreting certainty for self-confidence? Me? Guilty. I’ve always thought the best teachers were the ones who were most understood. I love to teach, I love to share wisdom, I love being a parent. But I have to watch it. Sometimes I talk AT people instead of teaching people, act ALL KNOWING instead of wise, and GIVE ADVICE to my children instead of actually listening…
Categories: The Daily Memo, The Mid-Week Memo, The Reality of Our Present World, Knowing & Being Known | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 02/05/2025
Pursue What Matters Most | The Mid-Week Memo | January 29, 2025
In the book of Romans, the Apostle Paul pleads with Christians to offer their entire lives to God in response to His extraordinary sacrifice. Jesus gave His life so we could experience His boundless love and grace. When we refuse to align our lives with how Jesus lived, we diminish the value of His incredible gift.To give our lives fully to God, we must make Him our ultimate pursuit—above everything else.Here are five practical steps you can take today to help…
Categories: Walking With God, Spiritual Formation, The Daily Memo, The Mid-Week Memo | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 01/29/2025
134. Returning to Eden | Intimacy with God Restored
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…
Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 01/27/2025
Can I Heal Myself? | The Mid-Week Memo | January 22, 2025
There are many tactics, therapies, exercises, theories, sciences and medications out there marketed as healing remedies. Think about it, one of the most important aspects of humans is our physical health. The other is mental health. When these aren’t aligned, we naturally seek ways to improve it. Science will tell you there’s a habit to build or take away… The world will tell you and show you you’re not good enough… Because sin entered the,…
Categories: Spiritual Formation, The Daily Memo, The Mid-Week Memo, Restored in Him, Knowing & Being Known | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 01/22/2025
Can We Avoid Shame?
In his book Shame and Grace, Lewis Smedes wrote, “The difference between guilt and shame is very clear-in theory. We feel guilty for what we do. We feel shame for what we are.” Everyone experiences a certain amount of shame and regret over sins committed in the past. The Bible has much to say about shame and regret, and there are numerous examples of people in the Bible who experienced these negative feelings. Let's look at a few. Can you imagine the…
Categories: The Hope of Healing, Knowing & Being Known, Blog | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 01/20/2025
The Closeness of God | The Mid-Week Memo | January 15, 2025
In Psalm 139, David marvels at the closeness of God – that there’s nowhere he can go to be outside the Lord’s presence. Have you ever felt this way about God’s presence? When I was in elementary school, probably 1st or 2nd grade, I recall standing in a field near our playground – gazing into a blue sky filled with white billowing clouds – imagining the God of the universe was up there somewhere watching my every move. I created an image…
Categories: Walking With God, The Daily Memo, The Mid-Week Memo, Understanding Love, Practicing His Presence | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 01/15/2025
133. Consecrating the Year to God
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…
Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 01/13/2025
Colleen's Corner | Forget all that Others-centered Love Talk, I Prefer a Good Narcissist!
In this conversation, Colleen discusses the growing trend of self-centeredness in society, highlighting how cultural influences, particularly through social media and therapy culture, have shifted moral obligations away from serving others to prioritizing individual needs. She emphasizes the biblical call to love God and others, urging listeners to reflect on how societal norms may have led them away from these values. https://youtu.be/tCnzlsYGbQg?si=CXBhmzPDJbHkkMbZ
Categories: Colleen's Corner | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 01/10/2025
‘Tis the Season | The Mid-Week Memo | January 8, 2025
In a recent Gallup poll, it appears that Christmas is becoming a more secular season. I think we knew that without a poll though. Here’s what they’re saying: The 90% celebrating Christmas contrasts with the 68% of Americans who report identifying with a Christian faith, indicating other faiths partake in the holiday. Christmas also spans all major demographic lines and acts as a cultural bridge across political divides. The Data: While the majority of Americans…
Categories: Spiritual Formation, The Daily Memo, The Mid-Week Memo, The Reality of Our Present World | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 01/08/2025