{"podcast":{"title":"BroKen & Believing  | Rev. Kenn Blanchard","slug":"broken-believing-rev-kenn-blanchard-896185","podcast_index_feed_id":896185,"rss_url":"https://speaklife.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.kennspodcast.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/9/5/b/1/95b195acdefad6d6d959afa2a1bf1c87/broken_and_believing_podcast_badge_3.jpg","author":"Rev. Kenn Blanchard","episode_count":100,"summary":"\"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.\" — Psalm 34:18 Broken & Believing is a sanctuary for the ones still standing, still trying, still trusting—sometimes with trembling hands. Hosted by Kenn, a blues‑soaked pastor, storyteller, and lifelong student of grace, this podcast sits at the intersection of faith, struggle, and the quiet courage it takes to keep going. Every episode is a conversation with the real. Not the polished. Not the perfect. The real. Here, we talk about the parts of life we don't always bring to church: the disappointments we didn't see coming, the healing that takes longer than we hoped, the prayers we whisper in the dark, and the small victories that remind us God is still at work. Through stories, scripture, humor, and grown‑folk honesty, Kenn offers a voice that feels like a porch light—steady, warm, and welcoming. If you're carrying something heavy… If you're rebuilding your faith… If you're learning to trust again… If you're trying to make sense of your own becoming… This is your space. Broken & Believing isn't about having all the answers. It's about walking together toward hope, one honest conversation at a tim…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/broken-believing-rev-kenn-blanchard-896185"},"episode":{"title":"Changing the Show Title: Broken and Believing - 50","slug":"changing-the-show-title-broken-and-believing-50","published_at":"2025-11-30T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/broken-believing-rev-kenn-blanchard-896185/changing-the-show-title-broken-and-believing-50","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/broken-believing-rev-kenn-blanchard-896185","url":"https://speaklife.libsyn.com/changing-the-show-title-broken-and-believing-50","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/speaklife/fj_new_show.mp3?dest-id=581971","summary":"Brokenness in the Bible is not a curse but a doorway to grace: it teaches us humility, repentance, and dependence on God, opening the way for healing and transformation. • Brokenness as Humility and Repentance Psalm 51:17 declares, \"The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.\" This shows that God values a heart that admits weakness and turns back to Him Bible Hub +1. • Brokenness Precedes Renewal The Bible often portrays brokenness as the moment before restoration. Like clay in the potter's hand, our self-will must be \"crushed\" so God's Spirit can reshape us into something stronger and more faithful ctoministrie.... • Types of Brokenness Scripture highlights different forms:• Spiritual brokenness – when sin separates us from God, leading us to repentance. • Emotional brokenness – grief, loss, or disappointment that draws us closer to God's comfort. • Physical brokenness – weakness or suffering that reminds us of our dependence on His strength believeinthe.... • God's Nearness in Brokenness Psalm 34:18: \"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.\" Brokenness is not abandonment—it is the place where God's presence is most intimate christianity.... • Transformation Through Brokenness Brokenness is often the soil where growth happens. It strips away pride and self-reliance, teaching us to trust God fully. As Paul wrote, \"When I am weak, then I am strong\" (2 Corinthians 12:10), showing that weakness becomes strength when surrendered to Christ biblestudyfo.... Practical Takeaways • Brokenness is a spiritual posture: It's not about despair but about openness to God's healing. • God uses brokenness to shape character: It's the refining fire that produces humility, compassion, and re…","meta_description":"Brokenness in the Bible is not a curse but a doorway to grace: it teaches us humility, repentance, and dependence on God, opening the way for healing and…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1010,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/broken-believing-rev-kenn-blanchard-896185/episodes/changing-the-show-title-broken-and-believing-50/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/broken-believing-rev-kenn-blanchard-896185/changing-the-show-title-broken-and-believing-50.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}