God Breaks You To Remake You

By Shane Idleman Published on July 20, 2025

Pastor Shane Idleman explores how God uses pain not to destroy us, but to break us in order to remake us for His purpose. A.W. Tozer once said that before God uses a man greatly, He hurts him deeply. Pain can be an incredible tool if we allow it to humble us and break our pride.

If you need help learning how true spiritual growth comes not from avoiding pain but from surrendering to it, and allowing God to transform bitterness into worship and brokenness into strength, this 30-minute message is for you.

Shane Idleman is the founder and lead pastor of Westside Christian Fellowship in Southern California and the creator of the WCF Radio Network. His program, Regaining Lost Ground, points us back to God and reminds us that although times change, truth does not. His books, blogs, and sermons can all be found at ShaneIdleman.com.