Embracing Brokenness

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.

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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.

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!

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 week's podcast as they uncover why secular work is a sacred assignment.

“The Sacredness of Secular Work does an extraordinary job of being both personally relevant and, more importantly, biblically faithful.”—Randy Alcorn, New York Times bestselling author of Heaven

The Sacredness of Secular Work

Jordan Raynor is a leading voice of the faith and work movement.

Through his bestselling books (The Sacredness of Secular Work, Redeeming Your Time, The Creator in You, etc.), keynote speeches, podcasts, and devotionals, Jordan has helped millions of Christians in every country on earth connect the gospel to their work.

In addition to his writing and speaking, Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup that Jordan previously ran as CEO following a string of successful ventures of his own.

Jordan has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and served in The White House under President George W. Bush. A sixth-generation Floridian, Jordan lives in Tampa with his wife and their three young daughters. The Raynors are proud members of The Church at Odessa.

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 miraculous intervention by a God who had something else in mind in his new-found freedom in Christ.

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 invite Him into the mess.