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Coming in 2025 - The Mane Thing - A Podcast about Jesus, who is the Main Thing!

BEAUTIFUL BROKENNESS

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Mission Statement

Beautiful Brokenness is a faith-based, non-denominational, 501(c)3 organization which exists to communicate the rescue, redemption, and reconciliation of man by God. Beautiful Brokenness incorporates rescued horses as a tangible metaphor of The Shepherd's heart. Beautiful Brokenness is committed to demonstrating and teaching the believer’s vital union and utter dependence upon Jesus - the only source of Life. 

Our big move!

We are now at Clark Equestrian Center!

In August 2024, we moved EVERYONE to Clark Equestrian. This gorgeous facility allows us to expand our programs immensely. Thank you to Scott and Laura Clark for opening your hearts and doors to Beautiful Brokenness!

Our Staff

Our team is made up of Katy Pistole and a small group of volunteers who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those we serve. We work together to provide safe, healing, transformative support to our students and horses. We LOVE our volunteers. Would you consider joining our community?

Our Impact

Beautiful Brokenness won the 2023 Louisa County Impact Award for New Life Horsemanship, our online Equine Assisted Discipleship course. We serve more than 225 individuals annually through a variety of programs and materials. Beautiful Brokenness has been featured in multiple national publications and won numerous awards. Would you consider joining us in our lifesaving work?

How brokenness is beautiful

Why "Beautiful" Brokenness?

Broken (adjective)

  1. reduced to fragments; fragmented
  2. ruptured; torn; fractured
  3. not functioning properly


Brokenness is not a term found in the Bible, but I hear believers talk about brokenness often. The definitions of brokenness vary depending upon our understanding of the word. I spent years believing that God was out to "break" me - no matter what I wanted. This made me feel afraid when painful events occurred, and I would get busy trying to figure out how to make God stop the pressure. How could I do better? How could I be more pleasing, obedient, useful? 


No wonder I was afraid!


What if Jesus has BROKEN the law of sin and death? What if God is committed to revealing His heart, His perfect provision, His sufficiency in ALL things?
What if Romans 8:1,2 are true?

I believe Romans is true. As is the rest of the Bible. 

I hope you will explore the pages and chew on how Beautiful Brokenness is different than you might think.


Beautiful Brokenness is about Jesus. One of Jesus' favorite teaching methods is metaphor. He loves to use His Creation as a bridge leading His people directly to His heart. Animals are precious to God. He values them so much that their blood became the payment for Mankind's sin until the Lamb of God came to take away sin once and for all. Horses help me trust Jesus and His heart for me. I hope this will change the way you see Life!

Why Horses?

Horses, like sheep, are prey animals, often used for the benefit of humans. Horses and sheep have specific needs. If these needs are not met, the horse/sheep cannot feel safe.  The Bible is full of references to shepherds and their relationship with their sheep. I like sheep, but they do impact my soul the way sheep did for the folks in Jesus's day.


Horses make my heart beat faster and help me trust the heart of the Good Shepherd. Safety is a horse's primary need. It is the human who must understand what the horse needs. Only the human is able to break the law of predator and prey. 


Jesus understands exactly what I need, He came to earth to speak to us in a language we could comprehend. He provided perfectly for me and for you. Jesus broke the law of sin and death. God (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) has broken the law of sin and death. He is the only One who could! Jesus is my perfect provider and Good Shepherd. 


This is how brokenness is beautiful!  


Horses help me identify with and receive the heart of the Rescuer - Jesus! 

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If you are in Virginia or a neighboring state, you can make an appointment to meet with Katy and Scooter in person. If you are in Central Virginia, you may want to volunteer! Contact Katy for current volunteer opportunities. 

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Pray for Beautiful Brokenness and The Brokenness Project as we enter this new arena of online discipleship! Katy is looking for prayer warriors. If you would like to be involved in praying for Beautiful Brokenness and the participants, please use the Contact Page.


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Beautiful Brokenness is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that relies upon donations from the body of Christ. This is a practical way you can partner with Katy and the ministry in sharing this powerful picture and crucial message of Rescue, Redemption and Reconciliation of mankind. You can find more information at the Donate page.

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