The Windmill Ministry Podcast

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.

Andre and Rachel Hudson lost their two-year-old daughter Olivia to brain cancer. What came next — the grief, the questions, and the encounter with the Holy Spirit that changed everything. In this first episode, Andre and Rachel sit down to share their full testimony for the first time. Twenty years of marriage. The loss of Olivia. The valley of the shadow. The discovery of what it means to live empowered by the Holy Spirit. This is where everything else begins. If you've ever asked, "Can God still be good after this?" — this episode is for you. The Windmill Ministry Podcast is a conversation hosted by Andre and Rachel Hudson about faith, grief, marriage, ministry, and Spirit-empowered freedom. Our heart is simple: to equip believers to walk in freedom and step into all God has for them. Resources, free downloads, and partnership opportunities at https://www.thewindmillministry.com Follow The Windmill Ministry on Instagram: @thewindmillministry