Three Keys to Moving From Surviving to Breakthrough (Part 1): Holy Spirit Faith

In Episode 2 of the Windmill Ministry Podcast, Andre and Rachel begin a three-part teaching series titled "Three Keys to Moving From Surviving to Breakthrough" — sharing the principles that carried them from grief and depression after losing their daughter Olivia to brain cancer, into a life of freedom and power. Part 1 of the series focuses on the first key: Holy Spirit Faith. Andre and Rachel walk listeners through the difference between a story and a testimony, the danger of letting a trial become your identity, and why the empowerment promised to the early church is still available — and necessary — today. They share their own raw, often funny journey from charismatic-skeptic to Spirit-baptized, including their first introduction to prophecy at a worship leaders' gathering in Arizona, the yellow paper that wouldn't stay in the trash, and the late-night encounter that broke grief and depression off Andre after years of trying to push through in his own strength. In this episode, Andre and Rachel cover: The difference between a story and a testimony (Revelation 12:11) Why "did we do something to deserve this?" is the wrong question (John 9:1–3) The danger of letting a trial become your identity Suffering is promised — peace is found in Jesus (John 16:33) First Key: Holy Spirit Faith is required to get unstuck Why the baptisms (plural) were "elementary principles" in the early church (Hebrews 6:1–2) Their first encounter with prophecy at Doug Jones's home in Arizona — and the yellow paper that kept reappearing Moving to Vista, CA in the season of grief — and meeting Pastor Micah Andre's middle-of-the-night encounter waking up speaking in tongues Rachel's experience receiving the Spirit in the car — and why she had to "stop overthinking it" The small-group moment where someone was set free in under 10 seconds of practicing the gifts (1 Corinthians 14) The Holy Spirit as Helper, Teacher, and Friend Rachel's freedom from a "spirit of grief" five years after Olivia's passing Three diagnostic questions from Pastor Nathan: Are you a truth seeker? Is your will submitted to God? Are you tired of living a powerless Christianity? A closing prayer for listeners ready to receive "Your story is important — but the testimony comes when the Lord has come and fixed it, and used what was meant for evil for your good." — Andre "We don't want to just believe in Jesus. We also want to believe in the things that Jesus believed in." — Andre "I don't believe you have to live under the cloud of grief forever. The Spirit of God can set you free from that bondage." — Rachel   📖 Resources We've put together additional resources for living a Holy Spirit empowered life. Visit our website to explore: thewindmillministry.com 🤝 Partner with us If this ministry has blessed you and you'd like to support the work, you can partner with us through our website. Content note: This episode references the loss of Andre and Rachel's daughter Olivia (covered in depth in Episode 1) and discusses grief, depression, and deliverance ministry. No graphic content.