🎙️EP140: The God You Think You Know

Is the God you believe in the real God—or a version shaped by pain, fear, and life’s disappointments? Steve and Colleen Adams take us on a transformative journey through neuroscience, spiritual formation, and the deeply personal stories that shape our view of God. From childhood wounds and father-figure distortions to survival brain and the “God spot” in our minds, they unpack why over 75% of people struggle to see God as loving—and what it means for our healing. Discover: How fear hijacks our ability to connect with God Why our experiences with authority figures shape our theology The power of abiding in Christ during chaotic times What neuroscience reveals about intimacy with God Why Gen Z may be leading the next great revival With raw honesty and practical wisdom, this episode challenges listeners to confront the lies they’ve believed about God and begin asking the one prayer that could change everything: “God, show me who You really are.” 🙏 Watch or Listen now, share it with a friend, and begin the journey of rediscovering the God who is love. Here's the link to Deeper Experiences of Famous Christians: https://a.co/d/cjt1ox2 🔗 More at https://embracingbrokenness.org/ 📖 Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome + Why We Struggle to See God Clearly 01:42 – The Chaos of the World and Trusting God's Provision 04:30 – Fear, Control, and the False View of God 06:38 – Colleen’s Story: How Her Earthly Father Shaped Her View of God 13:05 – Why We Struggle to See God as He Really Is 14:45 – The Blind Men and the Elephant: Understanding Perspective 17:10 – Scripture vs Experience: Why We Need More Than Head Knowledge 18:40 – John Wesley’s Awakening: A Story of Deepening Faith 21:30 – Neuroscience of Fear and the Battle for Our Minds 23:54 – Fear is the Language of the Enemy 25:50 – Are You Hiding from God or Running to Him? 27:30 – Baylor Study: Most People See God as Harsh, Not Loving 30:00 – The Coming Revival: Hope Through Gen Z 32:20 – Spiritual Warfare, Deconstruction, and Reconstructing Faith 33:50 – Viktor Frankl's Story: Why Hope Matters So Much 36:15 – Anchoring Our Hope in Heaven, Not the World 38:42 – Who God Says He Is in Scripture 40:46 – Knowing Jesus is Knowing the Father 42:12 – Walking with God in Everyday Life 43:30 – What It Really Means to Abide in Christ 47:40 – Colleen’s Morning Routine: Starting the Day with God 49:58 – The Shadow of God: A Personal Picture of Protection 51:40 – Key Takeaways: What Do You Believe About God? 52:12 – A Simple Prayer: “God, Show Me Who You Really Are” 53:00 – Wrap-Up & Call to Share This Message