About this episode

Steve and Colleen Adams reflect on the year 2025 with gratitude and share insights on waiting on the Lord and future plans for 2026.

It’s the week of December 29, 2025—and Steve & Colleen Adams take time to look back with gratitude on what God has done through Embracing Brokenness Ministries this year, while also sharing a glimpse of what’s ahead in 2026. A central theme rises above everything: learning to wait on the Lord —to live from presence, intimacy, and obedience, not outcomes. Along the way, they share a few powerful ministry stories (including moments of real-time provision), reflect on meaningful guest conversations from 2025, and close by thanking the prayer team and ministry partners who make it all possible. If you’ve been weary, discouraged, or wondering whether your calling matters—this conversation will encourage you to keep following the Shepherd’s voice. Website: https://embracingbrokenness.org/ Chapters: 00:00 Feeling dry? Ask God for a glimpse (opening encouragement) 00:33 Podcast intro 01:20 Welcome + “How is it already Dec 29?” 02:45 Recap purpose + heading into Year 7 04:20 Theme of 2025: waiting on the Lord + John 10:27 06:35 “Head to heart” transformation (Identity Matters story) 09:10 What’s possible when intimacy becomes real 10:24 God speaks in daily life (Amish friend +…

People in this episode

Hosts: Steve Adams, Colleen Adams

Topics covered

• gratitude
• waiting on the Lord
• intimacy with God
• ministry stories
• 2025 recap
• future plans

Keywords

• Embracing Brokenness
• ministry
• presence
• provision
• calling
• Shepherd's voice
• intimacy
• distraction
• digital noise

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Embracing Brokenness Ministries

Books & works: John 10:27

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