🎙️EP149. Why Embracing Your Brokenness Changes Everything

So many of us spend our lives hiding our brokenness—pretending everything’s fine while we carry deep wounds that keep us from true freedom. In this honest conversation, Steve and Colleen share their personal journeys of pain, healing, and restoration. They tackle why most people resist admitting they’re broken, what happens if we ignore it, and how Jesus transforms our deepest wounds into places of life and freedom. From coffee-spilled meltdowns to the image of a Lamborghini built to reflect glory, they unpack what it really means to embrace your brokenness—and why it’s the essential first step toward living the abundant life God intended. If you’ve ever wrestled with shame, performance, or simply the ache of “not enough,” this episode will remind you: your brokenness isn’t the end of your story—it’s the place where God begins His healing work. Link to Upcoming Book: Embracing the Way https://www.embracingtheway.com/ Chapters 00:00 The Coffee Incident: A Lesson in Healing 02:52 Embracing Brokenness: The Journey Begins 05:44 Understanding Brokenness: A Purposeful Perspective 08:57 The Process of Healing: A Personal Journey 11:42 Marriage and Brokenness: Recognizing Triggers 14:49 The Impact of Past Relationships on Healing 17:47 The Role of Vulnerability in Healing 21:00 Authenticity vs. Performance: The Struggle 23:47 The Consequences of Ignoring Brokenness 26:42 The Importance of Connection: Staying Rooted 29:46 The Journey of Restoration: Embracing the Process 32:42 The Call to Action: Living Authentically 35:44 Final Thoughts: The Beauty of Brokenness