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 wounds, lies, and false identities shape our lives.

Too often, we silence the “smoke alarm” of sin without dealing with the fire beneath it. Addiction, workaholism, or even seemingly harmless obsessions are symptoms of unhealed wounds. Real transformation comes not from filters, checklists, or self-help, but from surrender—allowing Jesus to meet us in our stories and replace the lies we believe with His truth.

This conversation will challenge you to go beyond surface fixes and embrace the deeper healing God longs to bring.

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Chapters

00:00 The Revelation of Brokenness

03:07 Understanding Healing and Trauma

05:51 The False Self and Addiction

09:01 Sin Management vs. True Healing

12:06 The Role of Accountability in Healing

15:01 Exploring Core Longings and Identity

18:01 The Tree of Brokenness

20:52 The Journey of Spiritual Formation

23:47 The Process of Reformation

27:00 Conclusion and Resources