Grieve, Breathe, Receive
Finding a Faith Strong Enough to Hold Us

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Releases May 7, 2024

When Steve Carter thought all hope was lost, God impressed three words upon his heart: Grieve, Breathe, Receive.

Grieve what is, what you thought it would be, and how you were let down; Breathe in goodness, peace, and mercy; exhale bitterness, resentment, and anger; and Receive what you need to learn, what you need to own, and who you will become.

Peppered with stirring reflection questions, Grieve, Breathe, Receive will remind you that you’re not alone, that your pain is never wasted, and that you can find renewed energy for the next steps as you move forward toward hope and peace.

Hi, I’m Steve Carter...

Steve Carter is the best-selling author of The Thing Beneath The Thing and is the host of the Craft and Character podcast. He is a personal coach to communicators who are discovering their unique voice and desiring to take their skills to the next level.

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  • “My brother Steve Carter is a gifted archaeologist of the soul. There’s so much inside that’s inside all of us: both beauty and brokenness, pain and hope.”

    Ashlee Eiland
    Pastor & Author

  • “Steve is the guide that many of us have been searching for and are finally discovering. His words have spoken so much truth into my life over the past few years… words of healing that need to reach the hearts of thousands.”

    Carlos Whittaker
    Author & Speaker

  • “Steve’s words will challenge and motivate you to live a life that points others to the Author of life itself … Prepare to be inspired!”

    Kirk Cousins
    Speaker & Author

What do you do when your world seems to be falling down all around you? When loss is too much to bear? When disappointment becomes your new reality?

It might be impossible to avoid encountering grief in this life, but we can learn to walk alongside it. The pain that appears unexpectedly on the doorstep of life, whatever it might be, is not the end of the story. Utilizing storytelling, reflection, and scripture, Grieve, Breathe, Receive reminds us that there is life after grief.

After making the gut-wrenching decision to resign from Willow Creek Community Church in 2018, Steve Carter and his family moved to the desert in search of healing. What Steve discovered as he traversed the dusty paths is a way of living that orients around healing through the grief, rather than running from it. The hope his aching soul so desperately longed for was found within three small words: Grieve, Breathe, Receive.

That simple yet powerful framework accompanied Steve as he embarked on a journey filled with deep reflection, asking questions that led to uncomfortable answers and making room for sadness and anger. The hard-won wisdom he gained while grieving the loss of his dream job, the subsequent loss of community, and later the death of his father comes to life in these pages. With winsome transparency, Steve pastorally guides you through a safe and welcoming process where you can embrace your grief, learn to breathe freely, and open up to receive newfound hope.

Preorder your copy of Grieve, Breathe, Receive. Releasing May 7, 2024.

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Making the complex accessible is at the heart of Steve’s craft. In a career that spans more than two decades across multiple platforms, his unique and thoughtful communication style has inspired hundreds of thousands of people to discover more about themselves, their relationships, and the heart of God. From local churches to universities to non-profits and Fortune 500 companies, Steve uses his signature blend of humor, vulnerability, and storytelling to lead communities into the soul of what matters most.

Formed with intention and integrity, Steve’s messages are layered with provocative reflection, spiritual wisdom, and practical encouragement. From this stage, he shares wisdom from his experiences and offers insights from his extensive research that help bring the Scriptures to life. A trustworthy and safe guide, Steve’s ability to connect with audiences makes his messages genuinely memorable. Inquire about booking Steve today.