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, strategy coaching to spiritual healing. He's been at it for decades and, if anything, he is still speeding up. This conversation digs into what he does to keep his drive strong for so many years.

00:00 Introduction to the Long Game 00:23 Meet Steve Adams: A Visionary Leader 01:17 Steve's Diverse Background and Achievements 02:42 Reconnecting and Reflecting on Past Adventures 03:31 Exploring Steve's Varied Career 05:30 The Importance of Physical and Mental Fitness 06:08 Daily Routines and Lifelong Learning 08:09 Spiritual Practices and Personal Management 16:08 The Interconnection of Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Health 17:28 The Interplay of Physical and Spiritual 18:24 Distractions from Purpose and Identity 18:59 Learning from Past Mistakes 19:38 Common Pitfalls in Pursuing Success 20:17 Personal Story of Chasing Worldly Success 25:05 Reevaluating Life Goals and Priorities 29:03 The Importance of Community and Purpose 35:14 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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 relying on God's Word, seeking support from the body of Christ, and engaging in honest prayer and lament. He also discusses the reality of spiritual warfare and the importance of recognizing the unseen battles we face, emphasizing the need to use spiritual weapons and faith to combat negative thinking and false beliefs.

Powell also shares his hope in God's ability to use pain and brokenness for His glory, citing examples of how his own struggles with depression have led to opportunities for ministry and encouragement. He encourages transparency and open conversation about mental health, providing resources for those seeking help and support.

Resources on Depression PDF Download: https://embracingbrokenness.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Faith-Based-Resources-on-Depression-Professor-Terry-Powell.pdf

Get Terry’s Latest Book: Can You See the Cross From There - on Amazon: https://a.co/d/07eX7Scd

For more information and resources visit Terry’s site: https://www.penetratingthedarkness.com/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Connection

02:40 Defining Brokenness

05:12 Embracing Brokenness: Acceptance and Redemption

14:58 Misconceptions About Depression in the Christian Community

21:21 The Power of God's Word and Support from the Body of Christ

23:08 Honest Prayer and Lament: Expressing Doubts and Finding Trust

25:26 The Spiritual Battle for the Mind and Heart

28:38 Finding Hope in the Midst of Depression

30:56 Using Pain and Brokenness for God's Glory

35:01 Encouraging Transparency and Open Conversation

40:57 Resources for Support and Guidance

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 discusses the power of asking questions as a leader and how it can lead to more effective communication and decision-making. On today's podcast,

Steve and Bob discuss his book '340 Questions Jesus Asked' and the power of asking questions in leadership and communication.

Get Bob's e-book free: https://leadingwithquestions.com/books/

00:00 Introduction

00:57 Bob Tiede's 52-Year Journey with Cru

04:16 The Importance of Leadership Development

07:30 The Impact of Asking Questions in Leadership

10:09 Personal Story and Spiritual Journey

25:24 The Significance of Asking Questions and Jesus's Questions

33:00 Effective Communication: Stories and Questions

45:55 Purposeful Leadership: Lessons from 52 Years of Experience

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 and Jay on this week's podcast as they discuss being a difference-maker in God's kingdom here on earth.

Check The Boxes Only You Can Check: https://a.co/d/3IjKnmD

More at: https://embracingbrokenness.org/https://embracingbrokenness.org/

00:00 Guest Introduction

00:18 Jay Payleitner's Career Journey

01:29 God's Plan and Overcoming Challenges

02:29 Impact of Writing and Reaching Others

05:07 New Book Introduction: Checking the Boxes

12:31 Making a Difference: Do What's Right in Front of You

15:24 Thinking Generationally

18:36 Getting Out of Your Silo

24:01 Reflecting on Scripture and Personal Growth

25:36 The Power of Immediate Prayer

31:37 Embracing and Protecting God's Creation

37:01 Creating and Supporting Uplifting Art

41:44 Throw Starfish Story: Making a Difference

45:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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 and Podcast Overview

00:39 Preview of the Other Side Academy

00:49 Challenges of Traditional Rehabilitation Models

01:45 The Other Side Academy's Social Enterprises

02:23 Accountability and Responsibility03:58 Therapeutic Community Principles

06:36 First Impressions of the Other Side Academy

07:32 The Bench and Denver the Dog10:55 Living and Working at the Academy

17:20 Success Rates and Program Structure

21:44 Accountability and Behavioral Challenges

23:05 Crucial Conversations in Action

24:17 Therapeutic Community Dynamics

27:54 Core Values and Principles

28:39 Personal Responsibility and Overcoming Trauma

33:39 Peer Support and Community Learning

36:35 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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.

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 God sees it.

As a follow-up to Steve's interview with Jordan Raynor, we assembled our team to dig deeper into the Sacredness of Secular Work. Join us!