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.

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 collection of biographies showing how everyday believers glorify God in powerful, practical ways.

From Fred Rogers’ Christlike presence to Fannie Lou Hamer’s fearless justice, Jordan shares untold stories that will leave you inspired, challenged, and maybe even in tears (in the best way).

You’ll hear:

✅ Why “secular” work is sacred

✅ How to eliminate hurry and live like Jesus

✅ What CS Lewis, a former atheist, teaches us about discipleship

✅ How your daily work—no matter what it is—matters for eternity

🔥 Plus: Get the scoop on a once-in-a-lifetime giveaway trip to England & Denmark—walk in the footsteps of Lewis and LEGO!

Don’t miss this episode if you’re ready to discover purpose in your 9-to-5, and see how your own brokenness is the starting point for something beautiful.

📘 Pre-order "5 Mere Christians" and enter the epic trip giveaway ➡️ https://www.jordanraynor.com/

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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, Steve & Colleen expose the deception behind the world’s system and reveal the Kingdom way—a way of living that leads to freedom, peace, and purpose.

They dive deep into:

✅ Why polarization is destroying relationships—and what to do about it.

✅ The hidden cultural mandate that was given to humanity (but hijacked by the enemy).

✅ Four game-changing mindset shifts that will transform how you see identity, freedom, love, and success.

✅ How to break free from the world’s grip and start living by Kingdom principles TODAY.

Are you really living by Kingdom values—or have you unknowingly adopted the world’s mindset?

Watch or Listen now to find out! 🎙👇

Click Here for a 7-Day Devotional Relating to this Podcast:

https://embracingbrokenness.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Kingdom-vs-World-Rules-A-7-Day-Devotional.pdf