Wonderfully Broken
Welcome to the Wonderfully Broken podcast, a deeply personal journey initiated by Mackenzie Engram. Back in 2020, in the depths of her despair, Mackenzie cried out to the Lord about how she felt so incredibly broken. The Lord’s gentle response, "Yes, my daughter, but it’s a wonderful thing," is the cornerstone of this podcast's message.
Wonderfully Broken is a sanctuary for exploring the messiness of real life, anchored in truth and relatability. Picking up our cross daily often means facing the breaking of various aspects of our lives, which can be incredibly challenging. Emphasizing that such challenges, though difficult, can coexist with a wonderful grace of walking with the Lord.
The podcast promises to be a blend of emotions and experiences, from laughter to tears, from vulnerability to strength, and moments of profound honesty. It's a safe haven where uplifting and encouraging conversations will take place as well as the deep and heavy ones, all rooted in a foundation of faith in the Lord.
Mackenzie positions herself as a sister in faith, offering words of truth, life, and accountability, and she warmly encourages her listeners to do the same for her. "Wonderfully Broken" is a collective journey, a reminder that you're not alone, and with the Lord's guidance, navigating this beautiful mess we call life can indeed be a wonderfully enriching experience.
Episodes
46 episodes
The Weight of Waiting | Finding the Beauty in it All
Waiting isn’t just hard; it can feel heavy, confusing, and even painful. In this episode, we’re talking about what it really looks like to wait on God. From David’s dread, to Hannah’s grief, to the Israelites’ struggle, and ultimately the beaut...
Stop Trying. Just Be. | Learning how To Abide in the Lord
In today’s episode, we’re talking about what it really means to abide in the Lord. We’re walking through John 15:1–8 and shifting the focus from performing for God to simply staying connected to Him.I’m sharing what I’m learning i...
I don't want to Perform | The reality of Performative Christianity
In this episode, we’re talking about something I’ve been wrestling with personally… performative Christianity.Showing up. Saying the right things. Doing the “Christian” habits.But internally? Feeling disconnected. Unmotivated. Going ...
Going Again, After Sin | Falling back into the Same Sin we Promised The Lord We Would Never Do Again
This episode is about something we don’t talk about enough, going back to the very thing you told God you’d never do again.There’s shame. There’s guilt. There’s frustration. And there’s that heavy feeling of “How did I end up here again?...
Sit Like Mary | Learning How to Sit Well
In this episode, I’m walking through the story of Mary and Martha and the tension we often feel between doing and being. I’m in a season where I truly believe the Lord is calling me to sit at His feet, to slow down, to listen, and to stop striv...
A Beautiful Mess | Where I've Been These Last 4 Months
5 months of silence doesn’t mean absence.It means I needed space to sit with God, be honest with Him, and walk through some heavy things instead of around them.The ending of this year hasn’t been easy, and I’m still in the fire,...
Yap Session | Sometimes, We Just Need to Talk
In this episode, I sit down with my best friend Gissell, who you’ve heard from before, for one of our unfiltered yap sessions. No script, no plan, just two friends talking about the real and raw parts of walking with the Lord.We...
It's a Journey - Part 2
In Part 2 of this conversation with my dear friend and brother in Christ, Amanuel Gant, we go even deeper into what sanctification looks like in real time. We talk through the daily wrestle of the flesh and the Spirit, how God is constantly ref...
It's a Journey - A Conversation on Sanctification & Growing with Christ with Amanuel Gantt
In this episode, Mackenzie talks with someone who’s like a brother to her, Amanuel Gantt. A trusted friend and constant encouragement in her walk with the Lord, Amanuel offers wisdom, honesty, and real-life perspective in this powerful conversa...
You Can't Help but to Fall in Love with Him | Cultivating Intimacy with the Lord with Haley Clark
Cultivating Intimacy with the Lord (with Haley Clark)In this powerful episode, Mackenzie is joined by her best friend, Haley Clark, for a heartfelt conversation all about intimacy with the Lord. Haley opens up and shares part of her own story, ...
Faith, Health, & Fitness | How to Honor the Lord with our Bodies with Ericka Clifford
Welcome to the Wonderfully Broken podcast, where we explore the beauty of life's flaws together with the Lord.In this episode, I sat down with my best friend, Ericka to have a much-needed conversation around faith, health, and fitness, a...
It's Time! | When The Promise Comes
Welcome to the Wonderfully Broken podcast, where we explore the beauty of life's flaws together with the Lord.In today's episode, Mackenzie returns with a powerful word that’s been on her heart. In this episode, she shares what God’s bee...
Happy 1 Year | Taking a trip down memory lane
Welcome to the Wonderfully Broken podcast, where we explore the beauty of life's flaws together with the Lord.Wow… we’ve made it to ONE YEAR of the Wonderfully Broken podcast — and what a journey it’s been. In today’s special anniversar...
Costly not Cutesy | An Unfiltered Faith Chat
In this unfiltered, unprompted conversation, Mackenzie and her best friend Gissell let the Spirit lead as they dove into the beauty and struggles of walking with the Lord. They open up about health, the challenges of obedi...
The Trusted Surgeon | Being Cut on by The Lord
Welcome to the Wonderfully Broken podcast, where we explore the beauty of life's flaws together with the Lord.In this episode, I’m getting real and vulnerable about where I am right now—deep in an uncomfortable season with the ...
Okay—but how?! | How to live a Holy Lifestyle with the Lord
Welcome to the Wonderfully Broken podcast, where we explore the beauty of life's flaws together with the Lord.In this episode, I dive into the importance of living a holy lifestyle and what that truly means as a follower of Christ. Holin...
Giving God Your Yes | Obeying God Even When It's Hard
Welcome to the Wonderfully Broken podcast, where we explore the beauty of life's flaws together with the Lord.In this episode, I open up about my personal struggles with obedience—facing fears, letting go of control, and truly trusting w...
NO! NO! And NO! || Breaking Free from the Spirit of Fear
In this podcast, I share my personal testimony of how the spirit of fear once controlled my life—and how I'm overcoming it, one step at a time. Fear can be a paralyzing force, subtly attacking our minds and holding us back from living in the fu...
Happy New Year!! | How We Can Make This Year A Good One!
Welcome to the Wonderfully Broken podcast, where we explore the beauty of life's flaws together with the Lord.Happy New Year!!! 🎉 In this episode, I’m diving into how we can make this year our year. I’m sharing practical tips to...
Suffering is a Privilege | There is Hope in the Midst of Our Pain
It was just brought to my attentio that this episode was never posted on it's orginal post date (12/25/24)! My sincerest apologies for the oversight. We’ll make sure to do better moving forward!Welcome to the Wonderfully Broken podcast,...
It's Okay!! | 5 Tips on How to get out of that Rut!
Welcome to the Wonderfully Broken podcast, where we explore the beauty of life's flaws together with the Lord.In this episode, Mackenzie dives into the all-too-common experience of feeling stuck in a rut and offers powerful, faith-filled...
Golden Year | 10 Things I Learned in Year 28
Welcome to the Wonderfully Broken podcast, where we explore the beauty of life's flaws together with the Lord.In today’s episode, Mackenzie takes a moment to reflect on the year gone by and the powerful lessons she's learned along the wa...
Q & A | You asked. I answered.
Welcome to the Wonderfully Broken podcast, where we explore the beauty of life's flaws together with the Lord. In today's episode, Mackenzie is answering all the questions! Some fun and some spiritual! Hope you enjoy!
Holy Holy Holy | Having a Healthy Fear of the Lord
Welcome to the Wonderfully Broken podcast, where we explore the beauty of life's flaws together with the Lord.In today’s episode, Mackenzie opens up about a powerful conviction she experienced over the weekend. She shares her thoughts on...
Get Up and Go Again | Encouragement to Keep Going After you Fall!
In today’s episode, Mackenzie explores the story of Paul, encouraging everyone who feels they’ve fallen to rise and keep going. Society and the enemy often make us believe that our past mistakes or track record disqualify us from fulfilling God...