🎙️EP165. The Dash | Don’t Waste the Life You’ve Been Given

🎙️EP165. The Dash | Don’t Waste the Life You’ve Been Given

From Embracing Brokenness by Steve and Colleen Adams

April 6, 2026 · 45 min · Season 7 · Episode 165

About this episode

Steve and Colleen discuss the importance of living intentionally and reflect on the meaning of life represented by 'The Dash'.

Easter reminds us that death is not the end—but it does invite a deeper question: how are we living in the time we’ve been given? In this episode of the Embracing Brokenness Podcast, Steve and Colleen explore “The Dash”—the small line between your birth date and death date that represents your entire life. Through the story of Alfred Nobel, personal experiences with loss, and a powerful reflection sparked by the song Live Like That, they unpack what it really means to live intentionally. You’ll discover: Why most people drift instead of live with purpose The difference between happiness and lasting joy How distraction and self-focus quietly shape your life What people actually remember about you in the end How to choose love at the “fork in the road” moments This isn’t about achieving more—it’s about becoming someone who reflects Christ in everyday life. Because the dash may look small… but it holds everything. 00:00 – Welcome + Easter Monday Reflection 02:00 – The Question: What Would People Say About Your Life? 07:30 – The Dash Explained (Birth → Death → Everything Between) 10:15 – The Alfred Nobel Story (A Wake-Up Call) 13:30 – Why Most People Drift Through Life 15:00 –…

People in this episode

Hosts: Steve Adams, Colleen Adams

Topics covered

  • intentional living
  • purpose
  • loss
  • joy
  • love
  • Easter

Keywords

  • intentionality
  • Easter
  • Alfred Nobel
  • self-focus
  • joy
  • love
  • life purpose

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Live Like That

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