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Grieve, Breathe, Receive: Finding Healing in the Desert with Steve Carter
Episode Description:
In this powerful episode, Justin and Trish sit down with their friend, pastor, and author Steve Carter to talk about grief, leadership loss, betrayal, and spiritual resilience. Steve shares the story behind his book Grieve, Breathe, Receive and how a personal season of pain and disillusionment became an invitation to deeper healing and transformation. From navigating the fallout of a public church scandal to rediscovering God's presence in the desert, this honest conversation is full of wisdom for anyone walking through disappointment, deconstruction, or transition.
Steve opens up about his unexpected resignation from Willow Creek, what it taught him about grief and spiritual formation, and how God reshaped his heart for ministry during years in the wilderness. Whether you’re in a season of letting go, waiting in uncertainty, or learning to forgive, this episode offers hope, direction, and real talk about the messy middle of spiritual growth.
Links and Resources:
🔹 Grieve, Breathe, Receive by Steve Carter
🔹 The Craft & Character Podcast
🔹 Learn more about Steve Carter
🔹 Christ Church of Oak Brook
🔹 Preorder One Choice Away from Change
🔹 Follow Justin & Trish on Instagram
Grieve, Breathe, Receive: Finding Healing in the Desert with Steve Carter
Episode Description:
In this powerful episode, Justin and Trish sit down with their friend, pastor, and author Steve Carter to talk about grief, leadership loss, betrayal, and spiritual resilience. Steve shares the story behind his book Grieve, Breathe, Receive and how a personal season of pain and disillusionment became an invitation to deeper healing and transformation. From navigating the fallout of a public church scandal to rediscovering God's presence in the desert, this honest conversation is full of wisdom for anyone walking through disappointment, deconstruction, or transition.
Steve opens up about his unexpected resignation from Willow Creek, what it taught him about grief and spiritual formation, and how God reshaped his heart for ministry during years in the wilderness. Whether you’re in a season of letting go, waiting in uncertainty, or learning to forgive, this episode offers hope, direction, and real talk about the messy middle of spiritual growth.
Links and Resources:
🔹 Grieve, Breathe, Receive by Steve Carter
🔹 The Craft & Character Podcast
🔹 Learn more about Steve Carter
🔹 Christ Church of Oak Brook
🔹 Preorder One Choice Away from Change
🔹 Follow Justin & Trish on Instagram
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