{"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":"Leave it at the altar","slug":"leave-it-at-the-altar","published_at":"2026-01-04T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/broken-believing-rev-kenn-blanchard-896185/leave-it-at-the-altar","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/broken-believing-rev-kenn-blanchard-896185","url":"https://speaklife.libsyn.com/leave-it-at-the-altar","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/speaklife/leave_it_at_the_altar.mp3?dest-id=581971","summary":"Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Isaiah 43:18–19 (KJV) I Resolve I resolve… To seek God daily, not just occasionally, To breathe His Word in rhythm, faithfully, relationally. I resolve… To trust His timing, not rush the plan, To wait with patience, resting in His hand. I resolve… To walk in obedience, though the path feels tight, To step through discomfort, still choosing what's right. I resolve… To guard my mind, my heart, my soul, To keep His Spirit steady, making Him my goal. I resolve… To forgive quickly, to love with intention, To heal with mercy, beyond all convention. I resolve… To show up for worship, to grow and to stay, To honor His presence in each passing day. I resolve… To step into purpose, not retreat in fear, To claim the calling that God made clear. And so I commit— To walk forward with God, my anchor, my guide, Through valleys and peaks, His will I'll abide. No turning back, no shadowed disguise, I resolve to live boldly, with faith in my eyes.","meta_description":"Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Isaiah 43:18–19 (KJV) I Resolve I resolve… To seek God daily, not just occasionally…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":827,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/broken-believing-rev-kenn-blanchard-896185/episodes/leave-it-at-the-altar/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/leave-it-at-the-altar.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}