Embracing Brokenness

Steve and Colleen Adams
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Welcome to the Embracing Brokenness Podcast. Our focus is to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to a hurting world. To live authentically and without pretense. To encourage others toward a greater understanding of who they are and who God is. To teach the blessed HOPE that the Bible calls the “Anchor of the Soul”. That is Jesus Christ and His healing presence – not only available in this life – but in eternity to come.

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    🎙️EP162. A New Name on a White Stone

    Jesus promises a white stone, hidden manna, and a new name known only to the one who receives it. In this episode, Steve & Colleen Adams explore identity, healing, and what it means to “conquer” when competing voices are loud. Colleen shares her story of hearing God call her “Delightful” through trauma and reintegration; Steve shares how God restored his identity as a Warrior in a season of loss. A deeply practical invitation to ask God what He calls you—and to live from it. Chapters 00:00 – Why identity matters in marriage & community synergy 01:10 – Podcast intro + Episode context (Episode 27 throwback) 02:30 – Anchor Scripture: Revelation 2:17 (new name on a white stone) 03:10 – “The one who conquers” = resisting false identities 05:03 – Colleen’s checklist (and why the “new name” mattered) 07:45 – Colleen’s “Delightful” story begins 11:49 – Trauma, the false self, and burying the “little girl” 14:03 – Redeeming “Delightful” + how God uses our wounds in service 15:35 – Steve’s crisis season + Wild at Heart Boot Camp context 17:45 – The moment Steve asked God: “What is my name?” 19:05 – Ephesians 1 & Psalm 139: identity before performance 20:55 – Father wounds, distortion, and why brokenness comes first 22:12 – Dark night of the soul: surrender vs self-reliance 24:20 – Biblical name changes (Abraham, Jacob, Peter, Paul) 26:42 – Peter’s journey: living into a name over time 28:20 – Exposure, blind spots, and sanctification (especially in marriage) 29:29 – Chesterton + Spurgeon: we’ve forgotten who we are 31:30 – Living from your new name: purpose between “now” and eternity 33:30 – Identity creates synergy in marriage & the Body of Christ 34:44 – Performance, people-pleasing, and resisting the world’s box 37:09 – Identity as spiritual warfare + Gladiator illustration 40:05 – Pain can become the doorway to calling 41:35 – Practical invitation: surrender, ask God, silence other voices 43:12 – Blessing & closing

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  2. ٩ فبراير

    🎙️EP161. Consecrating the Year in Light of Eternity

    In this annual conversation, Steve Adams, Colleen Adams, and Michael Kurtz invite listeners to begin the year through consecration, not pressure or performance. Rather than goal-setting, the focus is surrender—offering the year back to God as an act of union with Christ. They explore listening for a word or phrase for the year as an invitation into formation, why God’s work is often cumulative over time, and how an eternal perspective reshapes how we live and suffer today. Eternity is reframed not as escape, but as restoration—returning to God’s “very good” design. This episode serves as a formation anchor for the year ahead, calling listeners to resist striving, stop self-saving, and trust the God who holds both now and forever. Resources mentioned: The Royal in You — Jordan Raynor Video Intro Heaven — Randy Alcorn All Things New — John Eldredge Scripture references:Matthew 6:34 • Genesis 1–3 • Matthew 24:36 • Genesis 1:26–28 • Matthew 25:14–30 • John 15 Chapters: 00:00 Cold open — “Don’t add pressure… I have a month.”01:01 Welcome + episode setup01:54 Introducing Colleen & Michael + annual rhythm06:19 What consecrating the year is (and isn’t)08:49 Colleen: consecration as union, not performance10:59 Michael: fasting + surrendering plans without demands14:28 Steve: offering the calendar back to God15:35 Colleen: “walking in the greater story”19:06 Words build over time (stepping stones)20:27 Word ≠ slogan (and a quick Eagles detour)21:30 Colleen: “presence” (inward → outward) + carrying Jesus into chaos26:54 Michael: Jacob’s purification + returning to “God’s house”36:14 Eternity: The Royal In You + reclaiming a hopeful view of heaven40:44 Colleen: recovering the supernatural worldview + “very good” restoration44:22 Matthew 24:36 + living ready without obsessing over dates46:53 Michael: dominion, stewardship, and being formed to rule & reign49:19 Colleen: “Stop being self-saviors” (union restores surrender)52:18 Suffering well: faithfulness, love, forgiveness in the fire53:02 Colleen: NIH story — blessing others in pain + “table with Jesus”57:38 Michael: Psalms—bring the unfiltered to God01:02:17 Wrap + final encouragements01:03:10 Colleen: don’t be discouraged; give the Spirit permission beyond awareness01:06:49 Michael: don’t rush; a month-long posture of receiving01:08:28 Steve: final send-off

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  3. ٢٦ يناير

    🎙️EP160. Why Community Is Essential for Spiritual Formation

    Spiritual formation doesn’t happen in isolation—but it also doesn’t happen in unsafe spaces. In this episode, Steve and Colleen explore what makes a community truly safe and why safety is foundational to healing, trust, and transformation. This honest conversation parallels themes from their upcoming book Embracing the Way, inviting listeners into a slower, relational vision of walking with Jesus and one another. If you’ve longed for community but felt guarded, this episode offers language, clarity, and hope.

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  4. ١٢ يناير

    🎙️EP159. From Good Friday to Grace: Rich Timmons’ Story of Redemption

    In this powerful start to a new year, Steve sits down with longtime friend Rich Timmons—creative visionary, gallery owner, teacher, and author of Come… meet Jesus—for an honest conversation about faith, loss, and redemption. Rich shares how a Good Friday business collapse became the moment he finally cried out to God, and how a “Joseph and Mary” divine appointment helped lead him to Christ. He reflects on rebuilding his life with Jesus at the center, teaching art history through the life of Christ, and turning 67 masterworks into a devotional tool that blends Scripture and beauty. The conversation takes a profound turn as Rich opens up about losing his son to glioblastoma, and the strength of staying “yoked” to Jesus through grief. He also shares a deeply personal testimony of decades-long struggle with alcohol—and the moment God brought freedom through Psalm 9:6. If you’re walking through brokenness, grief, or a hidden struggle, this episode is a reminder: brokenness isn’t a barrier—it can become a bridge to healing. Learn more: comemeetjesus.art (Use promo code 1017 for 25% off) More about EBM: embracingbrokenness.org Chapters 00:00 – The “cowboy” son and a gift with horses 01:41 – The diagnosis: brain cancer and the weight of grief 02:00 – Welcome + Season 7 kickoff + Steve & Rich history 05:40 – Rich’s story begins: Kensington, dreams, and early influences 09:00 – Air Force years and marriage to Julie 11:30 – “Let’s buy a computer”—early business breakthrough 13:15 – The crash: staff walks out on Good Friday 15:05 – “Joseph and Mary”: Joe Castillo and the pocket Bible 16:30 – Born again: “I made a right-hand turn” 17:50 – Motorhome year: early discipleship and the Body of Christ 19:15 – 45 years of business success (and hiring smart people) 21:30 – Selling the business → opening the art gallery 23:10 – Teaching art history through “one man”: Jesus 26:05 – Losing Rich: glioblastoma and 18 months of care 33:10 – “Rotten theology” and living in a broken world 36:05 – Turning teaching into a book: Come… meet Jesus 43:15 – The yoke: staying close to Christ in grief 45:25 – Alcohol testimony + Psalm 9:6 + freedom 50:15 – Brokenness as a bridge to healing 53:50 – Book promo + discount code + closing

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    🎙️EP158. God Went Before Us: Our 2025 Story of Presence, Provision, and Gratitude

    It’s the week of December 29, 2025—and Steve & Colleen Adams 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 provision), reflect on meaningful guest conversations from 2025, and close by thanking the prayer team and ministry partners who make it all possible. If you’ve been weary, discouraged, or wondering whether your calling matters—this conversation will encourage you to keep following the Shepherd’s voice. Website: https://embracingbrokenness.org/ Chapters: 00:00 Feeling dry? Ask God for a glimpse (opening encouragement) 00:33 Podcast intro 01:20 Welcome + “How is it already Dec 29?” 02:45 Recap purpose + heading into Year 7 04:20 Theme of 2025: waiting on the Lord + John 10:27 06:35 “Head to heart” transformation (Identity Matters story) 09:10 What’s possible when intimacy becomes real 10:24 God speaks in daily life (Amish friend + pregnancy prayer) 14:45 Presence as a way of life (not “doing more”) 16:15 The real battle: distraction, dopamine, and digital noise 19:20 What’s coming: the book + study guide + resources 21:55 The Circle vision: tools, practices, and a deeper journey 23:45 2025 guest highlights + books (Lewis Lee, Raynor, Poore, Payne, etc.) 29:05 John Eldredge + Experience Jesus + the Pause app 32:45 Off-camera encouragement: “It matters more than you know” 35:08 Faithfulness in everyday moments (your calling counts) 36:35 Ask God for a glimpse of eternity (when you’re discouraged) 38:50 Thank you: prayer team, listeners, partners, donors

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    🎙️EP157. Beauty in the Dandelion | How Grace Broke Shame | with Clinton Parker

    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 paper can become the first step toward freedom. 📘 Get the book on Amazon: (link in show notes) 🎧 Subscribe for more conversations on identity, healing, and restoration. Show notes Guest: Clinton Parker, author of Beauty in the Dandelion: Shame Shattered by Grace and Love. Buy the book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3Xm4Plh Amazon Kindle edition: https://a.co/d/dCdWf4H Also at Barnes & Noble. Chapters 00:00 The Power of Writing Your Story 01:35 Introduction to Clint Parker and His Journey 03:31 Clint's Background and the Inspiration Behind His Book 06:13 Childhood Chaos and Its Impact 10:13 The Role of Faith and Community in Healing 19:50 Finding Beauty in Dandelions: A Metaphor for Life 23:29 Overcoming Shame and Embracing Identity 28:55 The Journey of Growth and Maturity 34:40 The Importance of Safe Spaces and Community 39:35 The Impact of Sharing Your Story 44:44 Hope and Encouragement for Others 52:05 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

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    🎙️EP156. Fifty Years to Freedom | The Redemption Story of Warner Batty

    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 behind bars until the Holy Spirit broke through. Warner shares the pivotal moment of his salvation, his decades-long walk with Christ while incarcerated, and his eventual release under the Miller v. Alabama Supreme Court ruling. This episode is a powerful reminder that no one is beyond redemption, and that freedom begins within. Topics include: Growing up in poverty and racism in the 1960s Life without parole as a 15-year-old A divine encounter with “the hound from heaven” Meeting the family of his victim to offer forgiveness Revival and ministry behind prison walls Finding peace and purpose after 50 years “Without Jesus Christ, you are missing something. Without Him, you are lost.” – Warner Batty Chapters: 00:00 – Warner’s Early Life & Identity Struggles 02:16 – Introduction to Warner’s Story 04:01 – Who Warner Is Today 05:49 – Life Before the Crime 09:46 – The Crime & Life Sentence at 15 13:51 – The “Hound From Heaven” Appears 18:26 – The Holy Spirit Begins to Move 22:56 – Warner Surrenders to Christ 27:35 – A New Fire for the Gospel 30:20 – Growing, Maturing & Learning Love 39:13 – Reconciliation With His Mother 41:07 – Meeting the Victim’s Family 44:38 – Wrestling With Justice & Mercy 46:47 – Supreme Court Cases That Changed His Fate 53:22 – Release After 50 Years 54:04 – Experiencing Freedom on the Outside 56:34 – God’s Perfect Timing 59:19 – Trauma, Accountability & Healing 1:04:45 – Warner’s Powerful Closing Prayer

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    🎙️EP155. The Rest of Your Story: How God Restores What’s Broken — with Greg Lindsey

    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. Together, Steve and Greg unpack what it means to live from your story instead of running from it: how God redeems even our deepest failures, why the Church must learn to restore the fallen, and why intimacy with Jesus—not performance—is the true measure of success. 🔹 Facing your past without fear 🔹 How the Church can become a “MAS*H unit” for the wounded 🔹 The danger of identity rooted in performance 🔹 Experiencing—not just knowing—Jesus daily 🔹 Why your story isn’t over because your Author isn’t finished Greg’s honesty will challenge and comfort you—and remind you that no matter where you’ve been, there’s more to the story God is writing. 🎧 Listen, share, and subscribe for more conversations on healing, identity, and transformation in Christ. Guest: Greg Lindsey — Pastor, Discovery Church Colorado Springs | Author, The Rest of Your Story https://a.co/d/aF0j7N0 Resources: https://www.glindsey.com/ Chapters 00:00 Embracing Brokenness: A Personal Journey 09:53 The Role of Story and Rescue in Healing 19:42 The Impact of Authenticity in Ministry 29:54 Finding Validation and Identity in Christ 31:53 Experiencing Jesus: Beyond Salvation 35:23 The Journey of Intimacy with God 39:01 Resilience and Perseverance in Faith 44:05 Your Story Isn't Over: Embracing Hope 51:32 The Impact of Obedience: A Call to Action

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Welcome to the Embracing Brokenness Podcast. Our focus is to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to a hurting world. To live authentically and without pretense. To encourage others toward a greater understanding of who they are and who God is. To teach the blessed HOPE that the Bible calls the “Anchor of the Soul”. That is Jesus Christ and His healing presence – not only available in this life – but in eternity to come.

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    Steve and Colleen Adams
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