Best Colleen Powell Podcasts (2024)

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119. Finding Hope in the Midst of Depression | Professor Terry Powell 52:30

9d ago52:30

52:30

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 re…

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118. 340 Questions Jesus Asked | Bob Tiede | Cru Leadership Development 57:06

23d ago57:06

57:06

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 disc…

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117. Jay Payleitner | Checking the Boxes Only You Can Check 47:43

1M ago47:43

47:43

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 an…

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116. TOSA | A Classic Therapeutic Community 41:56

1M ago41:56

41:56

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…

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115. The Noise and Distractions in Parenting 26:32

2M ago26:32

26:32

As if raising kids isn't hard enough, the world's distractions and the noisiness of this age make it even more challenging. Katie and Colleen sit down to talk about the realities and difficulties of navigating the responsibility of parenting in a fallen world. But peace in the midst of it all is possible. 00:00 Introduction to Embracing Brokenness …

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114. The Noise is Deafening 57:39

2M ago57:39

57:39

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. --- Support this p…

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113. Your Work Matters for Eternity 39:31

3M ago39:31

39:31

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…

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112. Jordan Raynor | The Sacredness of Secular Work 33:05

3M ago33:05

33:05

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 wee…

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111. Sentenced to Life in Prison | Greg Womack | A God Story 56:19

4M ago56:19

56:19

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 mir…

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110. Where Is God in This Mess? 30:31

4M ago30:31

30:31

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 …

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109. The Messy Part of the Christian Life in Community 26:05

5M ago26:05

26:05

Here we go again. Another messy situation to navigate in the middle of all the chaos. We have to stay connected to the vine and gather our tribe to work out our faith in the face of unexpected difficulties. In this podcast, our team discusses how to approach the messy middle with the community of Christ. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters…

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108. Living in the Messy Middle 45:21

5M ago45:21

45:21

One of the greatest challenges we as Christ-followers face is how to then navigate our daily lives in concert with him. Life gets messy in a hurry. Jesus was clear, "I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33 ESV) In this podcast epi…

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107. Part 2 | Spiritual Practices for the New Year 2024 26:50

5M ago26:50

26:50

With January nearly in the rearview mirror, we can see just how quickly life passes. Early on we gathered our team to talk about Spiritual Practices that each of us engages in to help kick-start the new year and provide clarity from God for what's next. Listen in to the second episode in our 2-part podcast series as we discuss spiritual practices t…

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106. Spiritual Practices for the New Year 2024 | Part 1 29:09

6M ago29:09

29:09

Here we are, 2024! We all have expectations heading into the new year. Some of us with a positive outlook, others do not. God has a plan though. As we open 2024 we gathered our team to talk about Spiritual Practices that each of us engages in to help kick-start the new year and provide clarity from God for what's next. Listen in to this 2-part podc…

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105. Alisa Childers and Joni Eareckson Tada | The Nearness of Christ 34:55

6M ago34:55

34:55

Joni Eareckson Tada joins Alisa Childers on our first podcast of 2024. A diving accident left her quadriplegic at a young age. Yet through it all God has been faithful. After two years of struggling through depression and rehabilitation, she emerged with new skills and a fresh determination to help others in similar situations. Joni is a beloved Ch…

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104. Meet Our Core Team | What's Next in 2024 37:12

7M ago37:12

37:12

As we celebrate this Christmas season and close out the year, here's an opportunity to get up close and personal with the core team at Embracing Brokenness Ministries. Join us in welcoming Katie Scott as she shares her heart for moms and desire to see the healing hand of Jesus at work in all those wanting to be well. You'll get a glimpse at what's …

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103. Scott Wozniak | Make Your Brand Legendary | Live Like Jesus 47:29

7M ago47:29

47:29

God's given each of us gifting and a purpose. Scott Wozniak joins Steve on the podcast to share his heart for people, business, and ministry straight from his latest book, Make Your Brand Legendary. Jesus certainly made his brand legendary as the Savior of the world. He also empowered us to live like He did. We simply need to invite Him into our jo…

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102. Thanksgiving Questions | The Time Is Short 26:14

8M ago26:14

26:14

We have much to be thankful for and plenty to be concerned about in a world filled with chaos. But God calls us to unity in purpose and oneness with Him. The time is short. Jesus' return is imminent. How are you investing your energy? On today's podcast, we look at the challenges we face in a world that wars against us and our purpose in it all. Bo…

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101. Are You Stuck On This Journey with Christ? 42:32

8M ago42:32

42:32

Our journey as Believers in Christ can seem long and arduous. We get stuck in places we never knew existed. God intends for us to develop a deeper intimacy with Him but we lose sight of His goodness and grace. Jesus’ greatest commands seem illusive yet He provides the antidote. Working harder to garner His love is not the solution. On today’s podca…

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100. Shalom on Earth | A Vision for the Times - Colleen Adams 35:01

9M ago35:01

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With the unrest we see in the Middle East and around the world, there's no better time than this for Shalom, Shalom. Peace be with you. Nothing missing. Nothing broken. God has called each of us to live by the rules of the Kingdom today not just on the New Earth. It's the operating system that God built into each of us from the very beginning. Coll…

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99. Professor Nancy Pearcey Part 2 | The Toxic War on Masculinity 41:53

9M ago41:53

41:53

Part 2 of our 2-part Podcast series with special guest, Professor Nancy Pearcey. We go deeper into the toxic war on masculinity and examine our roles and cultural mandate as Christians. Nancy Pearcey's latest book is The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes. Her earlier books include Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Question…

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98. Professor Nancy Pearcey | The Toxic War on Masculinity | Part 1 31:38

10M ago31:38

31:38

On today's podcast, special guest Professor Nancy Pearcey. Nancy Pearcey's latest book is The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes. Her earlier books include Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality, The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, and two ECPA Gold Medallion Award Winners: How…

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97. Jay Payleitner Part 2 | On Life and Calling | Best Selling Author, Speaker & Producer 34:35

10M ago34:35

34:35

Steve interviews Jay Payleitner in Part 2 of this 2-part series. Jay is one of the top freelance producers for Christian radio, having worked on Josh McDowell Radio, Today's Father, Jesus Freaks Radio, and Project Angel Tree with Chuck Colson. Jay is a long-time affiliate with the National Center for Fathering and Iron Sharpens Iron. He speaks at m…

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96. Jay Payleitner Part 1 | Best Selling Author, Speaker & Producer On His Life and Calling 40:10

11M ago40:10

40:10

Jay Payleitner is one of the top freelance producers for Christian radio, having worked on Josh McDowell Radio, Today's Father, Jesus Freaks Radio, and Project Angel Tree with Chuck Colson. Jay is a long-time affiliate with the National Center for Fathering and Iron Sharpens Iron. He speaks at men's retreats, marriage weekends, writers' conferences…

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95. When God Comes Knocking Answer the Door | Michael Kurtz & Steve Adams 39:34

11M ago39:34

39:34

Michael Kurtz joins Steve on this episode of the Embracing Brokenness Podcast to discuss the process toward transformation in Christ. If you have been on this journey for any length of time, you know that miraculous process of transformation that begins when we say “I do” to Jesus and invite him to sit upon the throne of our hearts. It is a process…

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94. Chuck Girard Part 3 | His Struggles | His Music | Chuck Smith & The Jesus Movement 43:55

12M ago43:55

43:55

Chuck Girard joins Steve in this final episode of a 3-Part Embracing Brokenness Podcast series. Chuck shares how he met his wife, Karen, his struggles with alcohol, and how God saved him and moved him and his fellow Love Song bandmates to join Chuck Smith at Calvary Chapel, bringing the beginning of contemporary Christian music to all of us. He dis…

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93. Chuck Girard Part 2 on The Jesus Movement | His Life | His Music | Love Song the Band 38:11

12M ago38:11

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Chuck Girard joins Steve on Part 2 of this 3-Part Embracing Brokenness Podcast. He discusses his life and experience of the Jesus Movement as chronicled in his book, Rock and Roll Preacher, and a host of other topics you won't want to miss. Singer, Songwriter, Recording Artist, and Worship Leader, Chuck is a Pioneer of Contemporary Christian Music,…

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92. Chuck Girard Part 1 on The Jesus Revolution | His Life | His Music | Love Song & The Beach Boys 39:25

1y ago39:25

39:25

Chuck Girard joins Steve on Part 1 of this 3-Part Embracing Brokenness Podcast. Singer, Songwriter, Recording Artist, and Worship Leader, Chuck is a Pioneer of Contemporary Christian Music, Member, and Co-Founder of the CCM group 'LOVE SONG.' Born in Los Angeles, and raised in both Southern and Northern California, Chuck began playing music at an e…

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91. Alisa Childers Part 2 on What Is Progressive Christianity? 31:34

1y ago31:34

31:34

In Part 2 of this podcast, Steve asks Alisa to define Progressive Christianity and the dangers that exist when truth becomes relative and the inerrant Word of God is questioned. As a lifelong church-goer, follower of Jesus, and former CCM recording artist with the Dove award-winning group ZOEgirl, Alisa Childers experienced a period of profound dou…

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90. Alisa Childers Part 1 and Living God's Truth 29:02

1y ago29:02

29:02

As a lifelong church-goer, follower of Jesus, and former CCM recording artist with the Dove award-winning group ZOEgirl, Alisa Childers experienced a period of profound doubt about her faith in her mid-thirties. She felt as though she had been tossed in a stormy ocean of uncertainty with no life jacket or lifeboat in sight. Alisa didn’t know where …

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89. Joseph Grenny & Steve Adams Discuss God Stories of Change from The Other Side Academy 40:01

1y ago40:01

40:01

Joseph Grenny is a New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including the communication classic, Crucial Conversations. His work has been used by nearly half of the Forbes Global 2000 and has helped millions of people achieve better relationships and results. He cofounded Crucial Learning (formerly VitalSmarts), one of the world’s most res…

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88. Can Humans Flourish in the Absence of Shalom? 43:25

1y ago43:25

43:25

On today's Podcast, Steve and Colleen ask the question of whether it's possible for humanity to truly flourish on this side of heaven without Shalom. The discussion turns to the broader definition of Shalom as intended in scripture, not simply defined as Peace. In Hebrew, it means peace, harmony, wholeness, completeness, prosperity (not necessarily…

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87. The Experience of Homelessness with Colleen Adams 51:31

1y ago51:31

51:31

The experience of anyone that finds themselves without a home, without a meal, and most importantly devoid of relationships that would prevent such an experience, is a unique one. This condition is often misunderstood. After nearly 12 years of service to those experiencing homelessness in our community, Colleen has much to share about the condition…

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86. Cultivating Integrity as a Discipled Leader with Special Guest Preston Poore 45:37

1+ y ago45:37

45:37

Steve is joined by special guest, Preston Poore to discuss integrity in leadership as a Christ follower. Preston has more than two decades of upper-level management experience in the Consumer Packaging Industry. He is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Preston wrote two books, his most re…

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85. Healing Rhythms | Steve & Colleen Adams with Michael Kurtz 46:50

1+ y ago46:50

46:50

There's an ebb and flow to the rhythms of life. There's also an ebb and flow to the process we experience in our own healing journey through Christ. Today Colleen and Steve invited Michael Kurtz to have a conversation about how we approach that journey and what those rhythms might look like in your life. But when one turns to the Lord, the veil is …

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84. Restored To Be Restorers | Sharon's Story with Colleen Adams & Jack Crowley 29:58

1+ y ago29:58

29:58

As Vice President of Programs at Water Street Mission, Colleen Adams joins Jack Crowley, President, to share a story of restoration with one of their former guests. See how God transformed Sharon's life, as He does with so many through the ministry of WSM. For most of us, it's difficult to love the marginalized and those experiencing homelessness i…

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83. The Eden Option with Special Guest Allen Arnold 56:42

1+ y ago56:42

56:42

Steve is joined by special guest, Allen Arnold, to discuss the message and meaning behind his latest book, The Eden Option, Choosing a Story 1 Life in a Story 2 World. Allen is the Executive Director of Content at Wild at Heart and is a noted creativity speaker, coach and author. His focus is helping people actively pursue their creativity with God…

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82. Interview with Steve Adams on WPFGFM Radio | Hosted by Cristin Germaine 17:49

1+ y ago17:49

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On today's Podcast, Steve joins Cristin Germaine on a regional radio program she hosts. WPFG's Community Issues and Missions is a program where people in our community share their personal journey, their ministry, or their organization. During the interview, Steve provides personal insights on his spiritual journey but also that of Embracing Broken…

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81. God Stories | Episode 4 | With Cathie Henry Rosado 42:49

1+ y ago42:49

42:49

Continuing on in our series of interviews with friends and allies, sharing God Stories from the past and present. Stories where our lives have been forever changed by a God who loves us and saved us each one. On today's podcast, Steve is joined by Author, Speaker, and Mom of many, Cathie Rosado. We'll discuss her book, among other topics, Choosing …

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80. God Stories | Episode 3 | With Cristin Germaine 30:50

1+ y ago30:50

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Happy New Year everyone. We're back to our series of interviews with friends and allies, sharing God Stories from the past and present. Stories where our lives have been forever changed by a God who loves us and saved us each one. On today's podcast, Steve is joined by Singer/Songwriter, Author, & Speaker, Cristin Germaine. Cristin is the Founder a…

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79. Ready for 2023? 18:16

1+ y ago18:16

18:16

Happy New Year everyone. Can you believe it? Princes’ song is rattling around in our head, 1999, released in 1982. Had to open with a few bars in the intro. 2022 is a done deal – in the books as they say - and we now look forward to the uncertainty waiting for us in 2023. Are you excited? The way you answer that question says a lot about where your…

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78. God Stories | Episode 2 | with Michael Kurtz 33:27

1+ y ago33:27

33:27

We all have a story. If you're a friend of Jesus you've felt the power of God's presence in your life and been changed forever. In this series, Steve interviews ordinary people sharing extraordinary moments when God intersects their lives in unexpected ways. Join us in today's podcast as we give God the glory in our redemption story and how He impa…

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77. God Stories | Episode 1 | with Craig Bitterman 32:30

1+ y ago32:30

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Everyone has a story. In this series, we introduce you to God's people sharing God's stories in each of their lives. Craig tells of his incarceration and how Jesus met him in that place and changed his life. Listen in and be blessed by the amazing ways that God intersects our lives, in the good, bad, and ugly. But He gets the glory in our story. --…

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76. Am I A Peacemaker? 23:33

1+ y ago23:33

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If we don't talk it out, we'll act it out. What does it mean to be a peacemaker? What does the Bible say about conflict, and how we should best resolve our differences? We dig deeper into the subject of peacemaking on today's video podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/embracing-brokenness/support…

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75. What Does it Mean to Embrace Your Brokenness? 49:50

1+ y ago49:50

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Brokenness is the state in which we enter this world. No one escapes the ravages of sin. What we do with that is paramount in our healing journey toward wholeness in Christ. On today's podcast, Michael Kurtz joins Steve to have a conversation on what it even means to embrace your brokenness and why you would even yield to the notion that embracing …

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74. How God Works 20:16

1+ y ago20:16

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God is at work all the time. That means many different things to many different people. What often is missing in our understanding of that truth is the ability to notice Him. To notice Him in nearly every aspect of our lives as Believers. He wants to be in relationship with us constantly. Not just in an emergency. Even in the simple things. In toda…

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73. What Pushes Your Buttons? 29:27

1+ y ago29:27

29:27

It’s been a rough couple of years. Most of us have experienced some level of trauma around a host of issues that can go unnoticed – until – something sets us off. What is that something for you? What pushes your buttons and elicits an unexpected reaction? Sometimes the reaction may be termed an overreaction. Many times our responses to the simplest…

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72. Dying to Self 18:19

2y ago18:19

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For many of us, the notion of dying to self is a foreign one. What does that even mean? Paul wrote in his letter to the Galatians "I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." Luke quoting Jesu…

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71. Lies We Believe About God 19:04

2y ago19:04

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In today's Podcast, we examine the sometimes devastating fact that we believe lies about God. When lies are adopted as truth the consequences show up in dysfunctional behaviors and in ways that lead to confusion and mistrust. God is not a God of confusion. He's a God of Love not fear. We are created in His image and with His attributes. Those attri…

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70. The Four Sides of Temptation 16:40

2y ago16:40

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Being tempted is not a sin. Being tested can be challenging. How we respond to temptations and testing defines us. We must understand that we were not made for this world. We were made to exist in perfect harmony with Him. That is the only way toward wholeness and freedom in Christ. We have an enemy bent on taking us out. We must not be complacent …

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