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BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
"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…
Episodes
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardLed Through the Storm, Episode 95
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding." — Proverbs 3:5 "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." —…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardSet Apart — Alone on Purpose A Word for the One God Pulls Aside So He Can Pull You Up (94)
When God sets you apart, He is not isolating you — He is initiating you. Scripture shows that God does His deepest work in people when He gets them alone on…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardIn Due Time: Holding On When the Road Gets Rough. (93)
Takeaway: God does not rush His work, and He never abandons His people. The same hand that allows a season of struggle is the hand that lifts you in due time…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardNo Other Gods: The Battle for the Heart (92)
In the Bible, "other gods" refers to anything—spiritual, cultural, or man‑made—that people treat as divine, trust as ultimate, or obey as if it has the…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardGod is Watching. Episode 91
The God who sees, slows, redirects, and teaches: • Genesis 16:13 — El Roi, the God who sees • Deuteronomy 8:2 — God leads the long way to teach • Psalm 23 — He…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardStaying Positive in a Negative World — By the Power of God's Grace (90)
The World Is Loud, but Grace Is Stronger Negativity has a way of filling the air like static. It's on the news, in conversations, in the quiet corners of our…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardWhen Sunday Isn't Enough: Becoming the Christian Your Children Actually Know. (89)
The heart of this message is simple but sharp: the Christ you display publicly must match the Christ you embody privately. Jesus warned that some will say…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardThe God Who Moves in Cycles (88)
Family, if you live long enough, you learn something: Life does not move in a straight line. It moves in cycles — emotional cycles, spiritual cycles…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardWorshipping God The Way You Are Wired - 87
Worshipping God the Way You Are Wired Scripture Focus: 1 Chronicles 16:4–7, Psalm 73 Introducing Asaph We often think worship only happens when we sing on…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn Blanchard"More Than You Can Handle" — The Truth Behind the Misquote - episode 86
The phrase "God won't put more on you than you can handle" is not Scripture. It's a comforting cliché, but it's not a biblical promise. The Bible teaches…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardMinistering in Your Circle (85)
"Your buddy needs your prayers. Your buddy needs your presence. Your buddy needs your faith. And God has placed you in their circle so His love can reach them…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardHow Often Do You Thank God? (84)
A message about gratitude, witness, and the courage to live your faith in the open. "Gratitude Has a Rhythm" Some people thank God like it's a reaction. Some…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardThrough The Valley (83)
The power of Psalm 23:4 is not in the valley, not in the shadow, not in the fear — it is in the through. You are not stuck. You are not abandoned. You are not…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardThe Loneliness of Good Men: A Message of Hope for the Man Who Feels Forgotten - 82
Psalm 71:9 — "Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone." "There is a loneliness that doesn't come because you've done…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardTen Lessons Learned From the House of David - 81
David's family reminds us that even godly people have troubled homes. Our hope is not found in having a perfect family, but in serving a perfect Savior who…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardThe Weight We Carry - 80
The Weight We Carry We all carry something—grief, anxiety, regret, fear, or burdens no one else can see. But God never intended for us to carry them alone. In…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardI Wanna Praise God Like Caleb - Ep 79
"I Wanna Praise God Like Caleb" Because only an old man knows what it really means to see God keep His word. POINT 1 — PRAISE THAT SURVIVES THE YEARS POINT 2 —…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardCount on Adonai - 78
Count on God A Sermon from the Valley, for the Valley, by the God Who Never Leaves the Valley and a Psalm at the end. Thank you. Kenn
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardFaith Is Not a Feeling — Faith Is a Choice. (76)
https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/92878792-faith-is-not-a-feeling-by-rev-kenn-blanchard A sermon for the days when emotions wobble but God remains steady…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardFaith When It's Tested
let me know what you think of the Psalm. Kenn
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardWaiting on the Word - 74
People think pastors, evangelists, and preachers just open the Bible and start talking. But you and I know better. There are days I sit with God and say…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardWhen Hope Slips Through Your Fingers [73]
"When Hope Slips Through Your Fingers" TEXTS: • Psalm 42:5 • 2 Corinthians 1:8–10 • Lamentations 3:19–24 • Luke 24:13–35 Kenn Blanchard
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardThe Worship of Obedience (72)
THE WORSHIP THAT HEALS — PART 4 Psalm 34:18 (NIV), "The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit," is a biblical promise…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardThe Worship of Surrender (71)
The Worship of Surrender" Texts: • Romans 12:1 — "Present your bodies a living sacrifice…" • Matthew 11:28–30 — "Come to Me… and I will give you rest." • 2…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardThe Worship of Honesty
• Psalm 51:6 — "You desire truth in the inward parts." • Mark 9:24 — "Lord, I believe; help my unbelief." • Psalm 34:18 — "The Lord is close to the…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardHoly Week Message - A Biblical Narrative of Jesus
I decided to interrupt my own series for Holy Week. He is the reason for the season, right? Check out this biblical history perspective of the man we know as…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardLet God Love You: The Worship of Receiving. Part 1 of 4. EP 68
• 1 John 4:19 — We love Him because He first loved us. • Psalm 46:10 — Be still, and know that I am God. • Zephaniah 3:17 — He will rejoice over you with…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardThe Missed Opportunity - 67
"THE MISSED OPPORTUNITY" Scripture: Galatians 6:9–10; John 13:34–35 https://open.substack.com/pub/blusician/p/the-missed-opportunity?r=5x6a64&utm_campaign=post&…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardThe God Who Knows My Situation - 66
Sovereign and Near: The God Who Knows My Situation Texts: Psalm 139:1–5; Psalm 34:18; Psalm 121:3–5; Hebrews 4:16; Genesis 16:7–13
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardDont Walk Away From the Mirror - 65
Don't Walk Away From the Mirror - James 1:23-24 There's a certain kind of honesty that only shows up when you're standing in front of a mirror. Not the mirror…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardThe Shrinking Circle (64)
Moved the Youtube channel to @revkennblanchard Psalm 90:12 whispers into that space: "Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardDISCLAIMER - (63)
Welcome all my new friends here. https://www.kennspodcast.com Psalm 34:18 — "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardWorship in the Valleys of the Shadow of Death - 62
Psalm 23:4 Family, everybody loves to talk about worship on the mountaintop. When the sun is shining, the bills are paid, the body feels strong, and the future…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardWhen the Boat Is Empty
Proverbs 19:11 — "A person's wisdom yields patience; it is to one's glory to overlook an offense."
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardWritten Chosen and Still Becoming
"Written, Chosen, and Still Becoming" Scripture Reading: Psalm 139:1–16; Romans 7:15–25; Psalm 34:18
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardWhen God Teaches You Through Family Pressure (59)
"Lessons From the Tight Place: When God Teaches You Through Family Pressure" Genesis 37 • 1 Samuel 16–19 • Mark 3:21 • 2 Corinthians 4:8
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardWHEN LOVE MEETS BOUNDARIES - 58
Every one of us knows what it feels like to love people who don't always love us back. Some of the deepest wounds don't come from strangers — they come from…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardLife is Life. Perspective is Everything
Brothers and sisters, we often hear people say, "Life is good" or "Life is hard." But the truth is—life itself doesn't change. Life is simply life. You either…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardWhat Age Has Taught Me About Noise, Truth, and Time
"My God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus." — Philippians 4:19 "Even to your old age, I will be the same… I will…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardLeave it at the altar
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…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardGoal Setting in 2026
the importance of goal setting with God.
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardGoals: Progress, Not Perfection
Goal setting is not about perfection — it's about progress. It's about moving, step by step, in the direction God is calling you. It's about aligning your life…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardWhen You Don't Have The Words -52-
"When You Don't Have the Words" Romans 8:26 — "We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us…"
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardWhat Difference Does It Make Which Church You Don't Attend? (51)
• Hebrews 10:24–25 — "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardChanging the Show Title: Broken and Believing - 50
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…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardModern Psalms
Had a rough week and wanted to share a little about it. The Psalmist's Guitar is a project / book I am working on. Thanks for listening. Kenn
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardWhat Does He Have That I Don't - 48
How important is love? I Corinthinians 13:1-3
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardThe Sin of Not Resting
Biblically, the sin of not resting is seen as disobedience to God's rhythm of creation and a rejection of trust in His provision. It leads to spiritual…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardBeware of Dogs
To Warn against false teachers and divisive influences. Phil. 3:2 Kenn.blanchard@gmail.com
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardIf you are going to be something; be a servant of the Lord.
Introducing Tabitha, a great servant. Dorcas (Tabitha) – The Seamstress of Compassion • Mentioned in Acts 9:36–43, Dorcas lived in Joppa and was known for her…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardYour Mileage May Vary - 44
Your mileage may vary" is an idiomatic phrase is relatively new that was first used in car sales now is used as your experiences may be different than others…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardDon't Let Life Steal Your Joy - Ep. 43
Here's an encouraging episode that speaks directly to those carrying regret—gentle, honest, and full of hope. Rev. Kenn Blanchard kenn.blanchard@gmail.com
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardThe Dangerous Seed of Discord -42
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 6:16–19; Romans 16:17–18, James 3:13-18, 2 Tim. 2:23 "Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardWrap Up for the Month - Get Right or Get Left.
Just a reminder of some critical things as I wrap up the Mens Issues piece that I have been sharing. I am praying for you. Please continue to pray for me, your…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardMens Stuff #3 When Is It Time to Go? (40)
Balancing what you know and what you believe. The questions that no one talks about. The Bible presents marriage as a sacred, lifelong covenant, established by…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardMan Stuff Part 1 - Episode 38
1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Let me know what you think of this weeks topic? The Tightrope Walk: Christian Masculinity in 2025 As a Christian man in 2025, navigating…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardThe devil cannot rest. We should. Rest is holy. - Rest. Episode 37
• In scripture and tradition, the devil is often portrayed as wandering, roaming, seeking whom he may devour. He's never at peace because he's cut off from…
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn BlanchardForgive Yourself and Repent
Repent Have you ever been caught in the act, rightfully accused of something and later forgiven for it but never healed from it internally? That kind of…