Andrew Burchett Podcast
by Andrew Burchett
Come and spend a few minutes with me reflecting on how to live into the "life to the fullest" that Jesus came to give to us. These short devotional thoughts are intended to relate to you, inspire you to change, comfort the grieving and help you understand that you aren't alone in your walk with Jesus.
Episodes
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Episode 54 - Choosing into Family
As Thanksgiving is upon us, our hearts and minds turn to "family" and what that means for each person. In this episode, Andrew focuses on adoption, family and how we find belonging and family in the church.
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Episode 53 - Finding Friends in the Fog of 2023
Feeling isolated and lonely? You're not alone. There are many who are walking in the fog, and what we all need is others to walk with us in community.
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Episode 52 - Journaling & Hearing God's Voice
In this episode, Andrew shares how journaling can help us hear God's voice. While many people have a love/hate relationship with journaling - there is a very helpful method of journaling called the "Immanuel Journaling" approach. Proverbs 3:5–6 (The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language)…
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Episode 51 - The gift of the Holy Spirit
Today's podcast is a 20 minute version of a sermon that was shared on Pentecost Sunday in our outdoor service. This devotional is more like an adventure through different passages of Scripture about Simon Peter, who is transformed by the Holy Spirit. It ties to the coming of the Holy Spirit in…
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Episode 50 - 5 Postures to Help You Hear God's Voice
In this episode Andrew gives us five ways to situate yourself better to hear the voice of Jesus. 1. Humility 2. Purity 3. Stillness 4. Fix your eyes on Jesus 5. Release your burdens first to Jesus "There is something in humility which strangely exalts the heart." - St. Augustine of Hippo Proverbs...
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Episode 49 - What does God's voice sound like?
In this episode Andrew tells the story of hearing God's voice audibly (only once ever), and then gives us a list of characteristics of what God's voice always, sometimes and never sounds like. That list is below here in the show notes: The voice of Jesus sounds like: ALWAYS: · Peaceful and...
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Episode 48 - Sheep hear the voice of their Shepherd
In this podcast Andrew looks at the role of the shepherd with sheep in the Bible. In John 10, Jesus goes into great detail about how we (his sheep) hear and recognize his voice. This podcast refers to Genesis 48, Revelation 7:17, Psalm 23:1, Isaiah 53:6, Ezekiel 34, James 4:7, John 8:47, Luke...
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Episode 47 - Have you ever heard God's voice?
This is the first episode in a series about hearing God's voice. In this quick look at 1 Kings 19, we learn from Elijah the prophet who had an encounter hearing God's voice. After his greatest victory over the prophets of Baal, (showing that Yahweh is the God over all other gods) - Elijah is...
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Episode 46 - How Do I Carry Peace?
In this podcast, Andrew talks about the "Shalom" peace of God and how two ways that we can carry it more. While the two pathways to peace mentioned in Philippians 4 are 1) prayer 2) thanksgiving Here are 8 statements that are shared that help our understanding of God's nature remain true: If we...
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Episode 45 - the story behind the song "Fields of Green"
I've been telling the story behind the song for the last 12 weeks of the podcast, this is a bonus addition to what can be heard on my "proof in the mirror" CD. In the fall of 2012, we laid to rest the body of a six week old baby named Lydia Rose Green. As I prepared to do her memorial service…
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Episode 44 - the story behind the song "Welcome Home"
This is the last podcast in this series called, "the story behind the song." I believe all songs are written in heaven and are shared with those of us who listen to receive them as gifts. The song, Welcome Home is the last track on the 2009 CD named, "Proof in the Mirror." The lyrics of this song...
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Episode 43 - the story behind the song "You are my Song"
This podcast is a part of a larger series that explains the meaning, truth, scripture and stories behind the songs on my "Proof in the Mirror" CD released in 2009. "You are my Song" is a song that I wrote in 2008 for my friends and ministry partners, Daniel & Katie Blackman. This song debuted at...
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Episode 42 - the story behind the song "Just a Breath Away"
There was a phrase tumbling over and over inside my head in December of 2004 that led me to write this song. It was "you will always be, a breath away from me" That truth struck such a chord with me that it sent me writing the lyrics to this song. In a time of praying and wanting a third child, I...
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Episode 41 - the story behind the song "Reunion"
This podcast explores the meaning and heart behind the song, "Reunion" from my 2009 CD "Proof in the Mirror" This episode tells the story of the prodigal son from Luke 15. It contains a short devotional exploring the cultural background of the story and why it's so powerful that the father runs…
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Episode 40 - the story behind the song "Still Small Voice"
This podcast tells the story behind one of the songs on my "Proof in the Mirror" CD that I released in 2009. The goal of this recording project was to record songs that help others hear and know the truth about what God thinks about them. They are all written in the first person from God's...
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Episode 39 - The story behind the song "Love Letter"
The Bible is a love letter that God has left for us. A love letter is supposed to help our love from growing cold when we are apart. In May of 2003, I wrote this song as an encouragement to read the Bible as a way for God to remind us of His love. I am passionate about helping others learn to…
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Episode 38 - The story behind the song "Place at the Table"
One of my forefathers is William Marshal, who served five Kings in England in medieval times. I have visited churches, abbeys and other buildings he built to build the Kingdom of God in his day. When he died and was buried in the Temple Church near the Tower of London, the Archbishop of…
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Episode 37 - The story behind the song "Brushstrokes"
I wrote this song called Brushstrokes for Michael & Amy Wadlow's wedding in March of 2002. This song points to the fact that the basis of marriage is rooted in the command of Jesus for us to love one another. Each moment of our sacrifice in loving one another paints another brushstroke in the...
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Episode 36 - The story behind the song "His Story"
In this podcast, Andrew describes the process of writing the song and the profound message of God's guidance in every season of our lives. "His Story" is a song that is sung from Jesus' perspective - singing His truth over our lives. This song is available to stream or download wherever you get...
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Episode 35 - The story behind the song "Captivating"
This podcast paints the picture of the song Captivating, and the accounts from the gospels in John 4 and John 8. This song was written from Jesus' perspective. The words He sings are the truth about how He sees us. I don't mention it in this podcast, but the Lord has used this song in at least…
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Episode 34 - The Story behind the song "Proof in the Mirror"
This podcast is an explanation behind the lyrics & truth behind the title track on my 2009 CD - Proof in the Mirror. Scriptures included: Genesis 1:26 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image..." John 16:13 But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He...
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Episode 33 - Music from the heart: My Inspiration
This podcast kicks off a series of podcasts that take you behind the songs I have written and recorded over the years. As we introduce this series, I wanted to explain my theory on how songs are gifts from God, and what the journey has been like over the last 40 years of learning to receive them…
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Episode 32 - A Conversation about Surrender
This a conversation with Pastor Chris Balint about the topic of surrendering to Jesus in our lives. Chris preached a sermon on January 8th about Surrender, and I wanted to follow up and process this further with him. We also included a live recording of the song we wrote last week about…
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Episode 31 - An Irish Christmas Story
This is a story of one of my favorite encounters on pilgrimage in Ireland. It is my great pleasure to share this tale with you in this form. This episode is a bit longer at 14 minutes than usual, but it's more produced and carries a beautiful message to us at this Christmas time! In this podcast,...
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Episode 30 - Curiosity is a Key to Life to the Fullest
Jesus came to give us life to the fullest (John 10:10), and part of stepping into that life is actively embracing curiosity. What if I told you that God dreamed up the idea of curiosity and He actually encourages us to grow in it? 5 Ways that Curiosity Leads to Life to the Fullest Curiosity is...
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Episode 29 - Peace in the Midst of Chaos
This podcast answers the question - What can we learn about what God calls peace? "Your peace in this season, will determine your pace in this season." 6 Ways to embrace a lifestyle of making the Lord our refuge: Rest in the rhythm of Sabbath Continual prayer Setting your mind on things above...
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Episode 28 - Thanksgiving "Double Take"
At the Thanksgiving table my answer to what I'm thankful for made everyone present scowl in a "double take" In this episode, Andrew unpacks these three verses written by the Apostle Paul: 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 (NIV) 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances,...
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Episode 27 - Overwhelmed? Wanna Get Away?
Wanna get away? Um. Yes!!!! We all are faced with times where we are overwhelmed, pressured, stressed and not sure we will make it through the day. What do you do when you feel like that? We are all tempted to run and hide when we have really difficult days, but where we run to is key... Most of…
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Episode 26 - The Secret Weapon to Fight Anxiety
In describing a hit and run on my way to work this morning, this podcast invites us into discovering the "secret weapon to fight anxiety." While there is no silver bullet to destroy all our stress, worry and anxiety - there is a posture of gratitude that will invite the presence and power of the...
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Episode 25 - Brendan, Bilbo & the Unexpected Journey of Faith
In this "All Saints Day" episode, we explore the similarities between St. Brendan of Clonfert and Bilbo Baggins. St. Brendan is known to have sailed west discovering the "new world" long before the vikings and Columbus did. At the end of this episode I mention what proof there is to show that the...
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Episode 24 - What do I do on Halloween?
When you are a follower of Jesus, a dark celebration like what happens on October 31st presents a quandary of what to do... In this episode, Andrew tells about his experiences with Halloween through the decades in Chico and offers three suggestions on how we might choose to spend our time and...
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Episode 23 - Close Encounters of a Supernatural Kind
In this week's podcast, I'm telling the true story of an encounter that was a good example of a "supernatural encounter." It started off as my effort to help a local business deal with an angry female customer, and by the end of my time there - there was a shift in the spiritual atmosphere and...
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Episode 22 - What is Truth?
Pontus Pilate asks a question that many of us are asking 2000 years later, "What is truth?" The quest for truth in our culture seems more difficult with each year that passes. What can we believe as truth? The world has been trying to question and undermine any existence of absolute truth that…
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Episode 21 - God's Unexpected Answer
Sometimes when I pray, it seems like I must doing something wrong because things seem like they get worse! In this episode I share a story about one of the times this happened and the valuable lesson that I learned as I look back. Could it be that God would sometimes allow a situation worse so…
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Episode 20 - Embracing Lament (2 of 2)
Why would we embrace experiencing and expressing pain? Don't we spend most of our lives running away from it? What good could come from entering into someone else's pain? While there are many answers to that question - I will point to the benefit of grief doing a maturing work in me. The book of...
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Episode 19 - Lament: More than Grief (1 of 2)
I don't think Jesus followers in our day and age have learned the power and biblical value of lament. While others may tell you to "get over it" when you experience loss and pain, I've learned that simply stuffing your hurt down into your insides is dangerous. Repressed grief is a recipe for a...
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Episode 18 - The Creative Nature of God
Whether it's a piece of art on the wall or staring at the daily artwork in a sunset outdoors, God is always revealing His creative nature. The Bible tells us that all of creation is worshipping the creator God. Nature displays the splendor and majesty of the one who created it. Creation gives…
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Episode 17 - Heaven
Most people I know don't want to think about heaven, they are convinced that this world has more to offer than what God has planned. While we are called to be present, to love others well and serve Jesus in this life - we must consider what we are living for, who we are living for and take on an...
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Episode 16 - Fear
Have you ever had a response that was over the top to someone else? Maybe a time where they asked you to do a simple task, but you snapped at them for no reason that was obvious? That happened to me recently and I learned a valuable lesson about taking time to reflect on why I had the explosion…
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Episode 15 - Paid in Full
Do you ever wonder if you are really forgiven? This podcast takes a look at Psalm 103 and the incredible promises in it that will encourage you and reassure you that when you are forgiven by God - it's a forever thing. When Jesus died on the cross he cried out "tetelestai" a Greek word that…
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Episode 14 - The Rhythm of Simplicity
Simplicity is making a comeback these days. There are TV shows, websites and personalities who are known for their helpful "decluttering" wisdom. Before "the Minimalists" on Netflix or Marie Kondo, there was Jesus, the original minimalist. He warned us not to bow to the idol of money and...
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Episode 13 - Feasting with God
Rituals give life meaning. No, I don't mean things we do that have lost all sense of substance and purpose... I'm talking about holidays that draw us into beautiful community with others, cause us to be thankful to God for what He has done for us in the past and grow closer to Him. God gave...
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Episode 12 - Freedom Defined by Jesus
Jesus came to set us free from the kingdom of darkness and invites us into His kingdom of light and life. If He has set us free, we are really free. His definition of freedom is a bit different than what I see lived out around me. Jesus chose freedom with limitations. Some would say that "freedom...
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Episode 11 - Fasting Our Way to Joy
Fasting is purposely abstaining from food or other good things so that you can hear the voice of God more clearly. While fasting has many physical benefits, the practice of fasting in the Christian church is generally to become more sensitive to God and grow in our faith. The Lenten season prior…
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Episode 10 - Seeking God in Obscurity
Obscurity is being unknown to the world, but seen, known and loved by God. There is a powerful place for a posture of obscurity in our Christian walk. Jesus modeled a life of obscurity and wasn't driven by maintaining His reputation with others. He lived to please His Heavenly Father. The pattern…
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Episode 9 - Discerning God's Voice
Many people have asked me, "How do I know when it's God that is speaking to me?" It's a great question, and so I decided to put this short list of ways to be more sure God is whispering to your heart... Here are 10 ways that point to God speaking to you... 1) It is a spontaneous thought that…
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Episode 8 - Holy Spirit Whispers
God is always speaking. One of the ways we hear His voice is in divine whispers to our hearts. Sometimes a phrase that is seems to come into your mind out of nowhere can shift your future and change your life. Discerning the whispers of God refer to the Rhema word of God - a timely message that…
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Episode 7 - The Love Letter
God's written word, described with the Greek word, Logos is more than a boring set of rules. It is a love letter to us that reveals the character and heart of the one who loves us most (God). It is one of the ways God speaks to us, and every other way He reveals messages to us must be in…
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Episode 6 - Creation Speaks
God reveals Himself in many ways - and He loves for us to hear what He is saying through his creation. Have you spent time outdoors recently for the purpose of hearing God's voice? Psalm 19 tells us that the creation is constantly declaring His praises. The cathedral of nature is calling out to…
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Episode 5 - Silence is Golden
E.E. Cummings said, "Most people are perfectly afraid of silence" and I agree. As humans we fill the air with constant background noise, often afraid to be alone with our thoughts. In the absence of reflective time and silence, we miss out on the sweetest, most powerful times with God. Are we...
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Come and spend a few minutes with me reflecting on how to live into the "life to the fullest" that Jesus came to give to us. These short devotional thoughts are intended to relate to you, inspire you to change, comfort the grieving and help you understand that you aren't alone in your walk with Jesus.
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