Best Steve And Colleen Adams Podcasts (2025)

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🎙️EP151. An Incomplete Gospel | From Transaction to Union 33:45

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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 Jes…

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🎙️EP150. Let the Healing Begin 51:46

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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 wo…

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🎙️EP149. Why Embracing Your Brokenness Changes Everything 54:30

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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…

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🎙️EP148. Castles on the Battlefield | When Comfort Replaces the Call 1:11:04

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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 …

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🎙️EP147. When Evil Shows Up | Unmasking Darkness, Restoring Masculinity 59:53

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What do you do when evil shows up—and no one’s talking about it? In this honest and Spirit-led debrief, Steve and Colleen Adams reflect on their unforgettable interview with former FBI agent Scott Payne. From neo-Nazi cult rituals to the chilling refusal of a Bible to burn in a satanic bonfire, Scott’s story exposed real spiritual darkness. But it …

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🎙️EP146. FBI Undercover Part 2 | Inside America's Darkest Corners with Scott Payne 54:11

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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 imaginab…

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🎙️EP145 Scott Payne Undercover for Christ | FBI Agent Exposes Evil, Finds Redemption | Part 1 1:24:48

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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 infil…

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🎙️EP144. From Prison to Purpose | David Garlock's Journey of Justice and Redemption 1:00:46

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David Garlock’s journey is one of trauma, transformation, and triumph. After surviving years of horrific abuse, David and his brother took the life of their abuser—an act that led to a 25-year sentence. But in prison, David found something far greater than freedom: he found Jesus. In this episode of the Embracing Brokenness Podcast, Steve talks wit…

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🎙️143. Sentenced to Life | Set Free by Grace | The Lewis Lee Story 53:51

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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 We…

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🎙️142. Experiencing Jesus | Reclaiming the Presence of God in a Distracted World 51:32

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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, t…

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🎙️EP141: John Eldredge | Experience Jesus. Really. 46:19

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What if your soul has been trained not to experience God? In this profound and timely conversation, Steve Adams 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, no…

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🎙️EP140: The God You Think You Know 53:04

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Is your view of God shaped by truth—or trauma? In this episode, Steve & Colleen explore how our past experiences distort our understanding of God, and how neuroscience, spiritual warfare, and abiding in Christ reveal the God who is truly love. If fear has shaped your faith, this is the episode for you.…

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🎙️ EP139: 5 Mere Christians with Jordan Raynor | Binge-Worthy Stories That Glorify God 44:32

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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 collectio…

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138. Escaping the System | Why the World’s Rules Are Failing You 40:44

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🔥 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…

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137. Who Am I Really? | Overcoming the Enemy’s Identity Theft 50:25

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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 cu…

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136. Breaking the Chains of Shame | Finding Freedom in Christ 46:14

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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 t…

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135. Staying True to the Gospel in a Deceptive World 59:36

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In this episode of the Embracing Brokenness 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 i…

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134. Returning to Eden | Intimacy with God Restored 44:44

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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 intim…

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133. Consecrating the Year to God 53:47

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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, …

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132. Discerning the Desires of Your Heart 53:23

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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, a…

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131. Mind Your Own Business 37:01

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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…

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130. Finding Safe People in an Unsafe World 56:58

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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 metap…

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129. Chip Skowron | MD to Hedge Funder to Prison and Back 1:04:02

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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…

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128. The New Tower of Babel 50:20

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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 paralle…

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127. Worldview | What is It and Why Should You Care? 31:48

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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…

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126. Is Biblical Christianity Done In America? 39:03

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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 Christia…

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125. Riding High with Todd Pierce 59:59

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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…

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124. FBI Informant | Mark Whitacre 1:04:34

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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 p…

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123. Abiding Through Spiritual Warfare 38:17

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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 dis…

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122. Abiding in Christ | Why and How 53:33

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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…

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121. How Pornography Enslaves and the Truth Frees | Jacob Way 49:50

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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 rea…

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120. Lifelong Energy and Drive with Scott Wozniak & Steve Adams 38:36

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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, strat…

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119. Finding Hope in the Midst of Depression | Professor Terry Powell 52:30

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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 re…

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118. 340 Questions Jesus Asked | Bob Tiede | Cru Leadership Development 57:06

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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 disc…

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117. Jay Payleitner | Checking the Boxes Only You Can Check 47:43

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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 an…

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116. TOSA | A Classic Therapeutic Community 41:56

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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 00:00 Introduction…

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115. The Noise and Distractions in Parenting 26:32

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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. 00:00 Introduction to Embracing Brokenness …

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114. The Noise is Deafening 57:39

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The competition for our attention is deafening. The world deals us decibel levels of chaos that we weren't created to handle. But God... has a plan to cut through the noise and deliver peace in His presence. Our team discusses the challenges of dealing with the noise of this age and prescribes a few remedies to neutralize it all.…

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113. Your Work Matters for Eternity 39:31

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Does your work matter for eternity? We asked this same question a couple of weeks ago. Sadly, most believers don’t think so. Sure, the 1 percent of the time they spend sharing the gospel with their co-workers matters. But most Christians view the other 99 percent of their time as meaning very little in the grand scheme of things. But that’s not how…

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112. Jordan Raynor | The Sacredness of Secular Work 33:05

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Does your work matter for eternity? Sadly, most believers don’t think so. Sure, the 1 percent of the time they spend sharing the gospel with their co-workers matters. But most Christians view the other 99 percent of their time as meaning very little in the grand scheme of things. But that’s not how God sees it. Jordan Raynor joins Steve in this wee…

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111. Sentenced to Life in Prison | Greg Womack | A God Story 56:19

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Sentenced to life in prison, Greg Womack shares his story of salvation, redemption, and restoration. How God met him right where he was, behind bars, with no hope of seeing anything other than prison walls until the day he died. But God.... 28 years later, had something else in store. In this week's podcast, Steve interviews Greg as he shares a mir…

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110. Where Is God in This Mess? 30:31

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Did you ever feel abandoned by God? You're not alone. He never promised us a rose garden, but he did say he was our ever-present help. It often doesn't always feel that way. It's the messiness of life that confuses us when we don't see God in it. Thing is - He's in everything. In this podcast, our team discusses the challenges and opportunities to …

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109. The Messy Part of the Christian Life in Community 26:05

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Here we go again. Another messy situation to navigate in the middle of all the chaos. We have to stay connected to the vine and gather our tribe to work out our faith in the face of unexpected difficulties. In this podcast, our team discusses how to approach the messy middle with the community of Christ.…

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108. Living in the Messy Middle 45:21

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One of the greatest challenges we as Christ-followers face is how to then navigate our daily lives in concert with him. Life gets messy in a hurry. Jesus was clear, "I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33 ESV) In this podcast epi…

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107. Part 2 | Spiritual Practices for the New Year 2024 26:50

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With January nearly in the rearview mirror, we can see just how quickly life passes. Early on we gathered our team to talk about Spiritual Practices that each of us engages in to help kick-start the new year and provide clarity from God for what's next. Listen in to the second episode in our 2-part podcast series as we discuss spiritual practices t…

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106. Spiritual Practices for the New Year 2024 | Part 1 29:09

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Here we are, 2024! We all have expectations heading into the new year. Some of us with a positive outlook, others do not. God has a plan though. As we open 2024 we gathered our team to talk about Spiritual Practices that each of us engages in to help kick-start the new year and provide clarity from God for what's next. Listen in to this 2-part podc…

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105. Alisa Childers and Joni Eareckson Tada | The Nearness of Christ 34:55

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Joni Eareckson Tada joins Alisa Childers on our first podcast of 2024. A diving accident left her quadriplegic at a young age. Yet through it all God has been faithful. After two years of struggling through depression and rehabilitation, she emerged with new skills and a fresh determination to help others in similar situations. Joni is a beloved Ch…

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104. Meet Our Core Team | What's Next in 2024 37:12

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As we celebrate this Christmas season and close out the year, here's an opportunity to get up close and personal with the core team at Embracing Brokenness Ministries. Join us in welcoming Katie Scott as she shares her heart for moms and desire to see the healing hand of Jesus at work in all those wanting to be well. You'll get a glimpse at what's …

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103. Scott Wozniak | Make Your Brand Legendary | Live Like Jesus 47:29

2y ago47:29

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God's given each of us gifting and a purpose. Scott Wozniak joins Steve on the podcast to share his heart for people, business, and ministry straight from his latest book, Make Your Brand Legendary. Jesus certainly made his brand legendary as the Savior of the world. He also empowered us to live like He did. We simply need to invite Him into our jo…

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102. Thanksgiving Questions | The Time Is Short 26:14

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We have much to be thankful for and plenty to be concerned about in a world filled with chaos. But God calls us to unity in purpose and oneness with Him. The time is short. Jesus' return is imminent. How are you investing your energy? On today's podcast, we look at the challenges we face in a world that wars against us and our purpose in it all. Bo…