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Shadowlands: Longing for the Real Thing | Colleen's Corner
Have you ever been moved by something beautiful—only to realize it still fell short of perfection? In this episode of Colleen's Corner, Colleen reflects on "the shadowlands"—our present reality where even the best things are just glimpses of what God originally intended. Drawing from her love of music and a powerful moment watching a Whitney Houston biopic, Colleen invites us to remember that what we experience now is only a shadow of the glory to.…
Categories: Spiritual Formation, Colleen's Corner | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 07/23/2025
Crisis Precedes Renewal | The Mid-Week Memo | July 23, 2025
There’s a pattern woven throughout human history and the story of God’s people: renewal almost always follows crisis. That may seem backward to us. We crave comfort, order, predictability. But Scripture and history tell a different story. When everything stable is shaken—when the idols of culture, self-reliance, or prosperity begin to crumble—something holy begins to stir. Mark Sayers, in a recent conversation with John and Blaine Eldredge, described…
Categories: The Daily Memo, The Mid-Week Memo, The Reality of Our Present World | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 07/23/2025
But for the Joy of Innocence | The Mid-Week Memo | July 16, 2025
Do you remember what it felt like to be completely free? To live without shame, fear, or striving—when imagination ran wild and every day was full of wonder? We do. I (Steve) can still see myself at eight years old, ruling the backyard as a cardboard-armored knight, conquering invisible foes and rescuing fair maidens (usually the girl next door shaking out her mop). Life was simple then. Not perfect—but free. No performance, no pressure. Just joy. Colleen…
Categories: What We Were Created For, The Daily Memo, The Mid-Week Memo, The Hope of Healing, Safe People & Safe Community | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 07/16/2025
🎙️EP146. FBI Undercover Part 2 | Inside America's Darkest Corners with Scott Payne
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…
Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 07/14/2025
The Whisper Before the Words | The Mid-Week Memo | July 9, 2025
Hearing God in the Moment That Matters "Then the king asked me, 'What is your request?' So I prayed to the God of the heavens and answered the king..."—Nehemiah 2:4-5 (CSB) Have you ever been caught in a moment that required both courage and clarity? That split second where someone asks a question, presents an opportunity—or even confronts you—and your response could change everything? That was Nehemiah's moment. Before he answered…
Categories: Walking With God, The Daily Memo, The Mid-Week Memo, Practicing His Presence | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 07/09/2025
When Waiting Feels Too Long | The Mid-Week Memo | July 2, 2025
I’m reading through the Acts of the Apostles. I didn’t title it, but if I did, it would more aptly be called the Acts of Jesus. But I digress … “For the man who was miraculously healed was over forty years old.”—Acts 4:22 Forty years. That’s how long the man in Acts had been waiting—crippled from birth, carried daily to the temple gate to beg. Year after year, he sat just outside the place of worship, close to hope but never…
Categories: Walking With God, Spiritual Formation, The Daily Memo, The Mid-Week Memo, Restored in Him | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 07/02/2025
🎙️EP145. Scott Payne Undercover for Christ | FBI Agent Exposes Evil, Finds Redemption | Part 1
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…
Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 06/30/2025
Summer Soul Vibes: 10 Easy Rhythms to Keep God at the Center | The Mid-Week Memo | June 25, 2025
Looking for a summer that’s less frantic and more faith-filled? Let this be a season where your soul breathes easy and your heart tunes in to the gentle whisper of God. These 10 simple, spirit-centered practices are your invitation to slow down, look up, and live with holy intention. 🌅 1. Mornings = Me + God TimeBefore the texts and to-do lists start rolling in, gift yourself 5 minutes of quiet. No screens. No pressure. Just you, God, and the sunrise. 🌬️ 2.…
Categories: The Daily Memo, The Mid-Week Memo, Practicing His Presence, Knowing & Being Known | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 06/25/2025
From Prison to Purpose: My Conversation with David Garlock
From Prison to Purpose: My Conversation with David Garlock There are moments in ministry when I find myself humbled by the raw power of God’s redemption. Sitting down with David Garlock for our latest Embracing Brokenness podcast was one of those moments. David’s story is not an easy one to hear—but it’s one we need to. It’s a story of unimaginable trauma, personal failure, and the relentless pursuit of grace that only Jesus can offer. As he…
Categories: Identity Security, Knowing & Being Known, Blog | Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 06/23/2025
You Didn't Come from Monkeys | Pastor Joe Focht Exposes the Lie
You are not an accident. In this powerful message, Pastor Joe Focht unpacks the incredible truth that you were intentionally created by God—not the product of random chance or evolutionary theory. Long before you were born, Jesus took a personal interest in your existence. Drawing from Scripture, science, and even critiques of Darwinism, Pastor Joe reminds us that every cell in your body testifies to divine design. You're not a cosmic mistake—you are a,…
Authored by: Steve Adams | Posted: 06/19/2025