The Winter Faith Newsletter by Andrew Frazier

Intro to Dr. Christy Angelle BaumanIf it is true that God is a male, then His Divinity or Deity is expressed in His masculinity. Yet I am a woman, and there are parts of my body; such as my breasts, my vagina, and my womb that are telling a story about God that I have never learned or understood. This is an exploration of the significance of a womb that must shed and bleed before it can create. How will we engage our body which cyclically bleeds most of our life and can build and birth a human soul? How will we honor the living womb, that lives and sometimes dies within us? This is a book about the theology found in the cycle of the womb, which births both life and death. Every day each one of us is invited to create, and every day we make a decision knowing that from our creation can come death or life. Women's voices have been silenced for a long time as society and the church has quieted their bodies. Will we courageously choose to listen to the sound of your voice, the song of your womb, and speak for the world to hear?- Dr. Bauman This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

Welcome to Season 3 of the Winter Faith Podcast.In this episode, Andy previews the upcoming season of the show and provides a brief health update. Three years ago today Andy was at Duke Cancer Center recovering from his HIPEC surgery. Today he is running around and coaching his kids soccer/football team.Please leave a review on Facebook or Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear. Also share the show with your friends, or enemies!The Winter Faith Podcast believes all people have seasons of Winter Faith and that doubt is an essential part of faith.Follow @winterfaithpodcast. Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Podcast artwork by Sarah Dolislager. Created by Andrew Frazier in 2017. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

Andy defines Winter Faith and argues that the more difficult times in our faith often result in spiritual growth.References: Where is God When it Hurts: Phillip YanceyThe Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between.  Follow @winterfaithandy on Instagram, Twitter, and join the Winter Faith Podcast on Facebook. Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Purchase his album Root of a Man on Apple Music and Amazon Music. Podcast coffee by J Brooks Coffee Roasters. J. Brooks Coffee Roasters was founded in 2010. What is a Roastinality? Subscribe to the Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Anchor, or Spotify. Support the show for as little as $1 a month on Patreon. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

In this brief episode, Andy discusses how too often we minimize our feelings.The Winter Faith Podcast believes all people have seasons of Winter Faith and that doubt is an essential part of faith. Listen to The Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and all other major podcast sites. Support the show on Patreon for more in-depth content and full length interviews. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

Andy recaps his feelings of the week. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

Merry Christmas to all our people! Happy holidays to all our listeners!2020 has not been our year. This is only our third episode! However, we have fun and we hope you do too!In this episode, Kara and Andy discuss their favorite movies of the holiday season and the lessons they learned from the films.Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between.  Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Purchase his album Root of a Man on Apple Music and Amazon Music. Follow  @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and join the Winter Faith Podcast on Facebook. Follow Andy @winterfaithandy Instagram and Twitter.  Subscribe to the Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Anchor, or Spotify. Support the show for as little as $1 a month on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/winterfaithandy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

In this episode, Andy talks about his time off podcasting and his willingness to embrace a new form of space for himself aided by Internal Family Systems Therapy. Here is an article about IFS from 2019. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shouldstorm/201906/the-voices-in-your-headThe Winter Faith Podcast creates conversations on God, grief, and emotional growth. Birthed by Andrew Frazier in 2017. Check out more at Andy's Website.Follow @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Support the show on Patreon. Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Podcast artwork by Sarah Dolislager. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

The Winter Faith Podcast is so honored that Tiffany Bluhm joined Andy for an interview today. Tiffany Bluhm is a popular Christian author, speaker, and podcast. She seeks justice for those who are oppressed. Read more about Tiffany here.About TiffanyI’m an East Indian born, PNW dwelling, author, speaker, podcaster, and adoptive parent. My work is at the intersection of justice, women, and faith.After college, I served three years in the U.K. with at-risk youth. Upon returning home, I served as an Outreach Pastor at an urban mega church where I engaged parishioners with marginalized individuals such as those experiencing homelessness, those who were incarcerated, the AIDS community, and women. In that time, I created Esteem, an outreach program to women in the sex industry and assisted in the development of, and spoke at, John School alongside the FBI Innocence Lost Task Force, local police, and Crime Stoppers which addressed men who bought women. After seven years of church ministry, I left to pursue writing full-time and started Sip and Savor, a women’s ministry in the Seattle area centered around fine food and wine. Sip serves over 500 women a year. My husband Derek and I, along with our two sons, Jericho and Kingston, live in Tacoma, WA.I teach women’s Bible study at Sip, co-host the Why Tho podcast, and speak at churches, conferences, and events. My work has been featured in Publisher’s Weekly, The Bible App, Red Letter Christians, Sojourners, The Jenny McCarthy Show, and more.Official Bio:Tiffany Bluhm is the author of Prey Tell: Why We Silence Women Who Tell the Truth and How Everyone Can Speak Up. She is a sought after speaker, writer, and podcast co-host of the popular podcast Why Tho, a show answering the existential and nonsensical questions we ask ourselves, with author and speaker, Ashley Abercrombie. She speaks at conferences and events, and her work has been featured in World Vision Magazine, Publisher’s Weekly, Sojourners, Red Letter Christians, the YouVersion Bible app, Jenny McCarthy Show, and more. As a minority, immigrant woman with a interracial family, she is passionate about women’s equality, justice, and dignity.The Winter Faith Podcast creates conversations on God, grief, and emotional growth. Birthed by Andrew Frazier in 2017.Follow @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Support the show on Patreon. Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Podcast artwork by Sarah Dolislager. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

Andy discusses his views on walking daily as Christian and how our faith journey is best described as a walk. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

I have cancer. It’s very treatable. I will be courageous. I will survive.The cancer was found on my appendix, which was removed last week. Thankfully, the cancer is low-grade and very treatable. This type of cancer is very rare. Of course, I would get one of the rarest cancers, because I am an enneagram 4 and I have to be so different. I have to undergo more surgery and chemotherapy in about six weeks at the Duke Cancer Center. Dr. Dan Blazer III is my Oncologist, who is an expert in this cancer treatment. Dr. Blazer is rare.I felt shock, sadness, and fear when I first received my diagnosis. Follow me on my CaringBridge page for all medical details. I reminded of the words of C.S. Lewis in his book A Grief Observed, “No one ever told me grief felt so much like fear.” Lewis wrote those words in a journal after his wife died. He published the journal under a false name, N.W. Clerk, because he was afraid people would judge him for his honest words. He was rare.I also assume it’s rare for my surgeon to be my friend from 3rd grade elementary school, Dr. Linda Youngwirth. I had not seen Linda in over 20 years and we live 1,000 miles away from our very small school in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Yet, we both ended up in the same room this week. Dr. Youngwirth had to deliver the harsh reality to us. My team of doctors includes: Dr. Linda Youngwirth, Dr. Dan McKearney, and Dr. Erica McKearney. My team of doctors are rare. They are rare for their ability to interweave medical knowledge and compassion. I am unsure how I can pay them back in full? Should I offer them free spiritual counseling for life?This week was rare. The past week has been the most scary, sad, exhausting, painful, and joyous week of my life. I feel loved in a powerful way by my wife, parents, sister, children, and the my faith community. So many friends have sent me their support through meaningful books, favorite songs, tasty ice cream, homemade snickerdoodle cookies, bottles of Gatorade, prayers, Dad jokes, encouraging texts, kind emails, sweet cards, short but meaningful phone calls, and funny tweets. I am so thankful for all of them.One symbol of God is a lion. A lion does not know fear. A lion is the king of the jungle. Our God is a lion. Our God will fight cancer with us and eventually kill cancer like a lion its prey. Lions might get bloody and bruised during a fight but they always are the ones standing upright at the end of the battle. God is brave. I am brave. You are brave, too.So may we all live with bravery this week. May we all live like a lion as we fight the battle of good vs evil. May we all keep doing good, even when we are exhausted.Artwork by Scott Erikson. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

Rachael Groll joins the show today to talk about how Jesus treated women. Check out her new book SHE HEARS.About Rachael:Rachael is an Ordained Pastor, Missionary, a published author, a mom to three beautiful girls, and is married to her best friend Tim.  Want to read some of her stuff?  Check out the links below:Rachael’s newest book, She Hears: Learning to Listen to Jesus will be coming out June 2021.  Stay tuned for more info!Rachael’s first solo book is a resource to equip those called to children’s ministry to get outside the four walls of the church and reach out to the kids in their community.  Find Go here:Go: Beginning a Kids’ Outreach MinistryYou can read about the battle to maintain the right to minister the gospel on the Alliance Defending Freedom Website here: ADF helps church spread the gospelRachael was a contributing author to a resource library for Kidmin Nation.  Those can be found here:Inspired: Unlocking Your CreativityRock Stars: Inspiring a Team of Unstoppable VolunteersLean In: Leverage Your Influence for Ministry ImpactStronger (Volume 1): Increase Your Personal Depth and WisdomThe Winter Faith Podcast offers spiritual stories and emotional encouragement to those experiencing faith, apathy, and everything in between. Birthed by Andrew Frazier in 2017. Follow @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Support the show on Patreon. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

Jenn Birth is an important part of our community here in Raleigh. She helps our family and so many other families by how she teaches us to wisely parent our children. She communicates clearly about the relationship between children, emotions, and security.Last year, I was able to take her parenting class. Last week she graciously came on my podcast to talk parenting. In our conversation, she often expressed compassion and empathy, being a mom of four kids herself, that this past year has been very difficult for children and their emotions. She said children will have a great range of emotions for many, many years following this pandemic. She hopes parents learn to “be the hands” to their kids. Being the hands means being a safe place where kids can express all their emotions. Jenn promotes the Circle of Security model. This model allows kids to explore the world and then return home to the hands of secure and emotionally available parents. The model calls for parents to be bigger, stronger, wiser, and kind. The class is offered online and I strongly encourage all parents to take Jenn’s class. A link to the class can be found on her website.May you be a parent who is bigger, stronger, wiser, and kind. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

In recent weeks, I have listened to women share stories of shame. The shame stems from their bodies and the messages they were told by the church about their bodies.Listen to Meghan Tschanz’s story, which is attached in the audio file in this newsletter.Another part of the shame stems from their church upbringing in purity culture. The stories are so sad to me. As young women they were told they, “must not be a stumbling block” to the men in their youth groups. They were told they must cover up and hide their bodies. What does that cause a person to think about their body? These teachings caused me to reflect on the treatment of woman in our world today. In the world today 1 out of 3 women are beaten and/or sexual abused. This is heartbreaking to read and write.Meghan Tschanz, a recent guest on my podcast, writes, “The truth is that women are the largest group of oppressed people on the planet, and that is something we should all care about. I’ve found that too often the Church is not concerned with the inequity of women. In fact, I’ve found that feminism has become a dirty word, and I’ve been told that I can’t be a feminist and a Christian. I’m here to prove that notion wrong. Jesus empowered, honored, protected, celebrated, respected, and learned from women in his time. Sadly, much of the church fails to do the same by banning women from teaching or preaching or holding roles outside of motherhood. This is to mention nothing of sexual abuse that runs rampant in some churches. I think we miss God’s heart when we refuse to empower or listen to women, more than that, I think we cause a lot of pain. An unequal and less-than view of women contributes to a host of injustices, and that is why I fight for feminism and women’s equality. Because the truth is we can’t help women overseas until we change the way we treat them in our own culture. In many cases, our western society is literally exporting injustice.”I do not want to promote a message of exporting injustice and too often I have been a part of the problem when it comes to my treatment of women. For years I treated woman poorly through my use of pornography. I was a part of devaluing woman globally. I am asking for forgiveness now and I am seeking to understand how to honor woman in my life the way Jesus did. Kat Harris writes, “Jesus wasn’t afraid to be physically close to a woman…Jesus cared about her heart and restoring her humanity that had been stripped away by legalism and oppression.” In this quote, Kat is describing Jesus’ treatment of the Samaritan woman. In all the stories of Jesus I never once read of him shaming a woman’s body. I do hear him calling out people for lusting but never does he tell woman they are responsible for causing men to sin because of their own skin. I do believe God loves our skin and bodies. Too often Christian men and woman have became disembodied people. We must love and bless our bodies and embrace a new theology of the body. So may the church create a new theology of the body. May the church teach and preach against the oppression of women. May the church honor a woman’s whole self, mind and body. May the modern church value women the same way Jesus did. May men, like myself, repent of devaluing women’s bodies and instead choose to honor women.In closing, I humble ask you to support the Red Thread Movement, an organization focused on honoring women. Find more about their work by clicking the link above. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat." -Theodore Roosevelt, The Man in the ArenaAs my son nears his second birthday this quote came to me. I want my son to be a man of courage and boldness. I want my son to be willing to fight for what is just. I want my son to be strong and kind. I want my son to realize failure is not failure but a time of growth. May we all be people willing to face challenges and be willing to follow the example of the man in the arena. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

Pastor Abby Norman joins the show to talk about lament, grief, and Winter Faith. Buy her book today! Pastor Abby Norman is here to tell us that we can talk to God like that. In her fresh, tell-it-like-it-is voice, she unpacks the power of lament, providing us with the tools and the grace-filled permission to heal the problems we have been ignoring for too long. She shows us how to express our laments to God and to each other when things are definitely not okay. And through this process we will discover a richer connection with God--who has wanted nothing more than our whole selves from the start.The Winter Faith Podcast provides weekly spiritual stories and emotional encouragement to those experiencing faith, apathy, and everything in between. Follow @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $1 a month. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

We all started out in the womb. We all first learned about God through our mothers.Recently, I read the book Theology of the Womb by Christy Bauman. In her book, Christy lays out a detailed metaphor for learning about the nature of God through the body of a woman. For Christy, after the death of her son Brave, she could not find comfort in a God who was only male. She said she needed the love and comfort of a Mother God. The death of Brave was the beginning of her journey to write this book. In my conversations with Christy I found such wisdom and grace as she talked about God as Woman. I found comfort in her words. She reminded me God is referred to as a woman often in the Old Testament, especially in Isaiah. For example, Isaiah 66: 9 - 139 Shall I open the womb and not deliver? says the Lord; shall I, the one who delivers, shut the womb? says your God. 10 Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be glad for her, all you who love her; rejoice with her in joy, all you who mourn over her— 11 that you may nurse and be satisfied from her consoling breast; that you may drink deeply with delight from her glorious bosom. 12 For thus says the Lord: I will extend prosperity to her like a river, and the wealth of the nations like an overflowing stream; and you shall nurse and be carried on her arm, and dandled on her knees. 13 As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem. Christy is a professional counselor and she work can be found on her website. She offers books, classes, marriage counseling, and individual/group counseling. She has many books and podcasts that all provided excellent content. Her podcast Womaneering explores deep topics and stories about woman and I highly recommend it for men, like myself, who need to grow in their understanding of womanhood. I also highly recommend her work for woman who have endured great pain in the journey to motherhood and for couples who experience infertility. May you find hope in the stories of woman around you. May you have wisdom in the words of Christy. May you find love and peace in arms of God today. May you find comfort in God as Mother this day. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

In this special episode, Christy and Tracey talk about being a community of woman who grieve together. They focus on the death of Jackson Brave Bauman. Christy wrote a book after her son Brave's death called A Brave Lament and this conversation follows part of that journey for herself and her friends. A film of Brave Lament can be found on her website.A Brave Lament encourages the scandalous invitation into the belly of grief. Pain matters and is the doorway to knowing God more fully. With heart-wrenching grief accessible through poetic writings, hope is found in the most unlikely place, in the pain itself. This book undertakes the enormous task of stepping into our own heartache with the tragic loss of our son, Jackson Brave Bauman while inviting the reader into their own story of sorrow for the sake of collectively healing our wounds. The following pages have sustained us; these words have been bread and water to our soul may they be the same to you. -Andrew & ChristyAndy is grateful for the Womaneering Podcast and the work Christy and Tracy do every week on their show and so he wanted to share their important work with his audience.The Womaneering Podcast is a conversation pioneering Christian womanhood. Dr. Christy Vidrine Bauman, founder of Womaneering and Tracy Johnson, founder of Red Tent Living are your hosts. Each 25 minute episode will offer you deep stories of women who have continued to womaneer the world of Christianity and faith.Womaneering is the act of de-colonizing Christian womanhood. To learn more, check out Christy’s work at womaneering.com If you are interested in having your story shared and discussed by Christy and Tracy, please email your question or story (please no more than 600 words) to [email protected] Winter Faith Podcast says, "sometimes faith feels as cold and dead as Winter". Podcast music by Josh Cleveland.Follow @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube.Subscribe to the Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Anchor, or Spotify. Support the show for as little as $1 a month on Patreon. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

Meet Earl CarrEarl Carr is a friend who is wrestling with the current politics of our time. He writes as a Christian, an American, and a son of immigrants.He recently was on the Winter Faith Podcast; the interview is attached to this post.I am so impressed with Earl’s work as a financial advisor on Wall Street, a husband, a parent, and a writer; yet, I am more impressed with his compassionate heart and creative mind. His words make me reflect on my responsibility as a Christian in our current cultural climate.Below is a recent article by Earl.Contextualizing Faith, The China Virus, and Black Lives MatterTo begin the article Earl writes:“Being half Black (my father hails from the Island of Jamaica) and half Chinese (my grandparents are from Southern China in Guangdong province) my reality distilling race relations living in America is unique in traversing multiple cultures. Growing up in New York City, I struggled with my cultural identity. At school, kids would often make fun of me calling me names like “Rasta Chink,” or saying things like “hey, mon, want some pork fried rice,” in a pejorative Chinese and Jamaican accent.”Earl writes with a vulnerability that I seek to have in my own writing. Earl writes critically of the politics of our times form his perspective as a multiracial Christian. He questions the actions of the church leaders and their unwillingness to stand up for causes impacting many African and Asian Americans. He motivates me to reflect more deeply on the politics and the causes that I support.He concludes stating his concerns for America’s future because of our lack of unity and empathy for others. I share the same concerns as Earl in these causes. He calls me and others to be more thoughtful in our language, especially at this time.So…May we be thoughtful people who provoke peace with our actions.May we let God mold and shape our hearts and minds when we need to change our prejudices against people from different backgrounds. May we be people who offer healing support to people around us who are hurting. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

In this episode, Andy interviews Earl Carr. Earl is a faithful husband and intentional father and he works as a financial advisor during his free time.  He currently is the Vice President of International Research at Momentum Advisors and Adjunct Instructor at NYU's Center for Global Affairs. He is serious about his faith and sharing his faith to his kids. In this interview, he shares his personal struggles and battles against greed. He writes with conviction and I encourage you to read his work in Forbes Magazine and other places, like the article he wrote on faith during 2020. Read his article below.  “And then they came after me: Contextualizing Faith, The China Virus & black lives matter” The Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between. Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Purchase his album Root of a Man on Apple Music and Amazon Music. Follow  @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and join the Winter Faith Podcast on Facebook. Follow Andy @winterfaithandy Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to the Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Anchor, or Spotify. Support the show for as little as $1 a month on Patreon. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

Please listen to the two minute recording before reading this post.This year has depressed me. Before 2020, I thought we lived in a selfish and individualistic nation and unfortunately the past year has overwhelming proved my point. In the past year, Amazon doubled its profits and the poor got poorer and sicker. Generally speaking, as a nation we have displayed a depressing lack of sympathy and empathy. The past twelve months makes me so sad. We have seen a record number of deaths. We have seen a record number of homelessness. We have seen innocent lives lost. We have seen great racial and social unrest. We have experienced pain and suffering. We are a hurting nation and people on the outside and bottom of our economy have been the most devastated by this pandemic. See the link below.The Color of CoronavirusThe racial divide in this nation is striking. We must do better to serve people of color in our nation. The innocent deaths of so many black and brown individuals in this nation in the past year is depressing. The church is one organization that must lead to promote racial equity. Ideally if the church lead others will follow. The church must do better.My views on racial equity stem from God through the actions of Jesus. God judged Israel by how they treated the aliens and poor in their lands. Likewise Jesus judged people by how they treated the the outcasts of society; the poor, the crippled, the lame, the sick, the hurting, and the blind. I am called to be and must be loving to those on the outside, the bottom, and outskirts of my community who are economically, physically, and emotionally hurting. I am reminded of this passage as I reflected on this issue.Then Jesus said to his host, “When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or sisters, your relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be repaid.  But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” (Luke 14)May we be people who care about the outcasts in our society. May we not shame others for being sick and poor. May we be moved by compassion to do our part to bring about healing in our communities. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

In this episode, Kevin Harrington-Bain shares his views on ministry, faith transformation, hip hop and the rap music in youth ministry. He talks about his own spiritual growth as a person and as a minister. He is authentic and you will be blessed by hearing Kevin's words.The Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between.  Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Purchase his album Root of a Man on Apple Music and Amazon Music. Follow  @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and join the Winter Faith Podcast on Facebook. Follow Andy @winterfaithandy Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to the Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Anchor, or Spotify.  Support the show for as little as $1 a month on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/winterfaithandy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

Good afternoon, everyone!I am so grateful for each one of you and how you have increased my faith in the past week. I have received only positive feedback so far, so that’s nice to hear!This week I would like to provide a book suggestion for all of you; Scarred Hope by Beverly and Josh Ross.The book contains the journey that a mother and son have taken together, along with the whole Ross family, that reveals how God can use grief and pain to bring joy and hope. Grief may bring with it scars but scars only occur after healing. I strongly recommend this book. This book and its authors have been a part of my winter faith journey and I am grateful for all of their hard work. Attached to this newsletter is an interview and conversation I had with Beverly and Josh on The Winter Faith Podcast last month.If you are experiencing a season of grief, this book may be painful for you.If you are experiencing a season of joy, this book may be humbling for you.If you are experiencing a season of both or neither, this book may be joyful for you.May you join me on this journey and bring your whole self; the pain, the grief, and hopefully the joy that comes with authentic faith. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

Good Morning, Good afternoon, Good evening, and Good night!If you are receiving this email then you are important to me!Additionally, you are a significant part of my spiritual formation.Some of you started praying for me when I was a little boy running around 1185 Farmington Ave and some of you have only known me as a dad with two kids and a mortgage. One of you gave birth to me. Thanks Mom!I am very grateful for all of you. Winter Faith Weekly will be a short note of encouragement, audio recording, or theological reflection that will be sent directly to your inbox each week. Feel free to unsubscribe at anytime, or share with a friend!This week I have a short essay that I wrote for the Roadstead Project, which is an awesome organization created by my friend Kara.WINTERI like seeing my breath in the frigid air. It makes me feel alive. I grew up in Wisconsin. I am used to cold, dark nights with gray skies. Ironically, the coldest winter days in Wisconsin are often sunny because clouds bring protection from sub-zero temperatures.Seasons come and go. Seasons change. Winter is cold. Spring brings warmth. Each season has pros and cons, but I have always liked Winter. It reminds me of home.Seasons of faith come and go. Likewise seasons of doubt come and go. Too many people don’t teach that.  When spiritual leaders and churches ignore this simple truth people are filled with guilt and same for simply traveling a normal spiritual journey.  Faith is not linear. Faith is like a wave in the sea. It goes up and down all the time. It has a rhythm. The seasons provide change, life, death, growth, and rebirth. Faith changes, grows, dies, and rebirths. Faith is not about staying in one season but being able to experience all of it. Doubt is always a part of true  faith.  Without darkness we couldn’t tell what light is therefore God made both the light and the dark. Therefore I believe faith and doubt are opposite sides of the same coin known as authentic spirituality.Winter Faith is the feeling of doubt and hopelessness. Winter Faith is when you feel distant from God. This distance from God is confusing and hard and frustrates the soul. Yet this winter faith teaches that deep doubt is a necessary part of authentic faith.I stay in season of Winter Faith all year long. Not all believers do. Yet, all believers must endure Winter Faith at some point in their journey. Maybe it’s a brief moment like one year in college that life just seemed off. For others, Winter Faith may be a year or two after the death of a child or a divorce. All believers must wrestle with Winter Faith if they want to be a mature believer. Maturity comes through hardships. Winter Faith often is a lonely and difficult walk. In this season God feels distant from you. It feels like God doesn’t care about your pain or the world’s pain and suffering. It feels like death. It feels like neglect. It is cold and dark like Winter.I wrestle daily with the darkness I see in the world. I am used to being discouraged. I don't find peace in the chaos but I am home when I acknowledge my doubt. I see severe famine, global poverty, growing homelessness, racism, spiritual poverty, economic inequality, and unnecessary death. I visit these subjects often and my soul wrestles with God daily in these matters. Why is life unfair? What do some eat and others starve? Why did God set up the cosmos this way? Is God for me or against me? These questions pain me to write but they are real. May you join me on this journey and bring your whole self; the pain, the grief, and hopefully the joy from living into your authentic faith. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

The Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between. Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Purchase his album Root of a Man on Apple Music and Amazon Music. Follow  @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and join the Winter Faith Podcast on Facebook. Follow Andy @winterfaithandy Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to the Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Anchor, or Spotify. Support the show for as little as $1 a month on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/winterfaithandy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

Travis shares his story and gets personally about his journey of hardship and winter faith.The Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between. Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Purchase his album Root of a Man on Apple Music and Amazon Music. Follow  @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and join the Winter Faith Podcast on Facebook. Follow Andy @winterfaithandy Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to the Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Anchor, or Spotify. Support the show for as little as $1 a month on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/winterfaithandy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between.  Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Purchase his album Root of a Man on Apple Music and Amazon Music. Follow  @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and join the Winter Faith Podcast on Facebook. Follow Andy @winterfaithandy Instagram and Twitter.  Subscribe to the Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Anchor, or Spotify. Support the show for as little as $1 a month on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/winterfaithandy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

In the final episode of his series, "Jesus for President", Andy discusses how Christians participated in the 2020 American political system.The Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between. Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Purchase his album Root of a Man on Apple Music and Amazon Music. Follow  @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and join the Winter Faith Podcast on Facebook. Follow Andy @winterfaithandy Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to the Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Anchor, or Spotify. Support the show for as little as $1 a month on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/winterfaithandy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

Was Jesus a good debater? How does Jesus debate others? Does debating matter? What is wisdom? Andy addresses these questions in this third installment of his "Jesus for President" series. Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between.  Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Purchase his album Root of a Man on Apple Music and Amazon Music. Follow  @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and join the Winter Faith Podcast on Facebook. Follow Andy @winterfaithandy Instagram and Twitter.  Subscribe to the Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Anchor, or Spotify. Support the show for as little as $1 a month on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/winterfaithandy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

What would Jesus do? Who would Jesus vote for? What issues matter to Jesus? Would Jesus vote third party?Abortion. The Death Penalty. War. Healthcare. Marriage Equality. Economics. Foreign policy. Criminal Justice and Prison system. Education.In this episode, I want to think about what Jesus would have done with his vote, if he had a vote. I do not think Jesus was left, right, or political. He represented the Kingdom of God, and not the Kingdom of Power.Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between.  Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Purchase his album Root of a Man on Apple Music and Amazon Music. Follow  @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and join the Winter Faith Podcast on Facebook. Follow Andy @winterfaithandy Instagram and Twitter.  Subscribe to the Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Anchor, or Spotify. Support the show for as little as $1 a month on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/winterfaithandy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

In this episode, Andrew discusses Jesus for President and what his presidency might look like. This is part one of four episodes on this topic.The Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between. Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Purchase his album Root of a Man on Apple Music and Amazon Music. Follow  @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and join the Winter Faith Podcast on Facebook. Follow Andy @winterfaithandy Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to the Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Anchor, or Spotify. Support the show for as little as $1 a month on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/winterfaithandy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

Andrew discusses how to learn and grow in relationships through conflict. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

In this episode, Andy's wife Dominique reviews  the first 100 episodes of Winter Faith with him and they dream about the future of the show!The Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between. Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Purchase his album Root of a Man on Apple Music and Amazon Music. Follow  @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and join the Winter Faith Podcast on Facebook. Follow Andy @winterfaithandy Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to the Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Anchor, or Spotify. Support the show for as little as $1 a month on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/winterfaithandy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

In this episode, I give an update on something God is teaching me and it's only 13 minutes! Give a listen and you may learn something! The Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between. Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Purchase his album Root of a Man on Apple Music and Amazon Music. Follow  @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and join the Winter Faith Podcast on Facebook. Follow Andy @winterfaithandy Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to the Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Anchor, or Spotify. Support the show for as little as $1 a month on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/winterfaithandy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

Have you been missing sports? Well here you go!This episode is from The Going for TWO Podcast sponsored by Anchor.The Going for TWO Podcast is made by from recent guest Ben Cobb and his friend Logan. Ben and Logan are the next Mike and Mike in my opinion. They talk NBA, NFL, and MLB plus college sports. Today they talk MLB with a guest.I encourage you to listen to more of the show and so to help them get some more listeners.Man, I miss sports and this helps. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

Welcome to Fun Friday at Winter Faith Podcast!Today, friend of the show, Danny Anderson is back. Danny joins me for his third time and second time this week! In this episode, we debate if Jerry Seinfeld is a jerk and what to do with his show 20 years later with a new Netflix stand up be released this week called Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill.Find more of Danny's thoughts on his two podcast the Ox and the Opus along with Danny Wears the Crown.  The Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between.  Follow  @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and join the Winter Faith Podcast on Facebook. Follow Andy @winterfaithandy Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to the Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Anchor, or Spotify. Support the show for as little as $1 a month on Patreon. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

In episode #79, Kara interviews Andy on manhood, emotional men, and men who are not afraid to cry. The full interview on be found on the Winter Faith Patreon page. The Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between. Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Purchase his album Root of a Man on Apple Music and Amazon Music. Follow  @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and join the Winter Faith Podcast on Facebook. Follow Andy @winterfaithandy Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to the Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Anchor, or Spotify. Support the show for as little as $1 a month on Patreon. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

American Christians are problem solvers and spiritual formation is not a problem to be solved. It’s a journey that never ends. Spiritual formation is a matter of trying new things and failure and learning and growing. Each day is an opportunity to grow and try something different on your journey to spiritual growthSpiritual formation in the tradition of Jesus Christ is the process of transformation of the inmost dimension of the human being, the heart, which is the same as the spirit or will. It is being formed (really, transformed) in such a way that its natural expression comes to be the deeds of Christ done in the power of Christ.- Dallas Willard.No pope, Bible, quote, psychological technique, book, guru can do your journey for you. - Rachard RohrQuaker theologian Richard Foster in his book, Celebration of Discipline,includes several internal, external, and corporate disciplines one should engage in through his or her Christian life.These include the followinginternal disciplines: Meditation, Prayer, Fasting, and Study.External disciplines include: Simplicity, Solitude, Submission, and Service.Finally, corporate disciplines, those that are completed within the body of the church are confession, worship, guidance, and celebration.The Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between. Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Purchase his album Root of a Man on Apple Music and Amazon Music. Follow  @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and join the Winter Faith Podcast on Facebook. Follow Andy @winterfaithandy Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to the Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Anchor, or Spotify. Support the show for as little as $1 a month on Patreon.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

In this episode, Josh and Andy look at how to define politics plus their impact on church.The Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between. Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Purchase his album Root of a Man on Apple Music and Amazon Music. Follow  @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and join the Winter Faith Podcast on Facebook. Follow Andy @winterfaithandy Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to the Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Anchor, or Spotify. Support the show for as little as $1 a month on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/winterfaithandy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

Listen to Winter Faith Andy talk church with one of his best friends Joshua Jackson as they discuss the identity of church and and leadership in the church and who and what is church's purpose. This is part one of the their conversation part two will be released next week.The Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between.Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Purchase his album Root of a Man on Apple Music and Amazon Music.Follow  @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and join the Winter Faith Podcast on Facebook. Follow Andy @winterfaithandy Instagram and Twitter.Subscribe to the Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Anchor, or Spotify.Support the show for as little as $1 a month on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/winterfaithandy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

Who is the Church?On last week's episode Andrew discussed what is the church and gave his three core beliefs.This week he teaches that the church is made up of "losers". Confused? Listen and hear what he has to say. The Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between. Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Purchase his album Root of a Man on Apple Music and Amazon Music. Follow  @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and join the Winter Faith Podcast on Facebook. Follow Andy @winterfaithandy Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to the Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Anchor, or Spotify. Support the show for as little as $1 a month on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/winterfaithandy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

What is church?Andy's three basic beliefs:1.  One God in charge and God's name is Yahweh. Monotheism is a core belief for me.2. Yahweh is most fully lived out in Jesus, a man who was human who came to show humanity how to live out the ethics of Yahweh.3. A group of people who encourage each other on how to live like the man Jesus. What are your three basic beliefs about church? Leave feedback for me! The Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between.Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Purchase his album Root of a Man on Apple Music and Amazon Music.Follow  @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and join the Winter Faith Podcast on Facebook.Follow Andy @winterfaithandy Instagram and Twitter.Subscribe to the Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Anchor, or Spotify.Support the show for as little as $1 a month on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/winterfaithandy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

Happy Thanksgiving!In this bonus episode, Andy and Kara list their five favorite reasons why they are thankful for church. I hope you enjoy! The Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between. Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Purchase his album Root of a Man on Apple Music and Amazon Music. Follow @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and join the Winter Faith Podcast on Facebook. Follow Andy @winterfaithandy Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to the Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Anchor, or Spotify. Support the show for as little as $1 a month on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/winterfaithandy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

In this episode, Andy talks about the harm shame causes in our lives using the example of Peter, the follower of Jesus.The Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between. Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Purchase his album Root of a Man on Apple Music and Amazon Music. Follow  @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and join the Winter Faith Podcast on Facebook. Follow Andy @winterfaithandy Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to the Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Anchor, or Spotify. Support the show for as little as $1 a month on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/winterfaithandy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

In episode #68, Andy interviews his friend Jonathan Cooke on a wide range of subjects. Lots of wisdom, laughter, and parenting tips in this one friends. This is one part of a larger conversation so if you would like to hear the full conversation subscribe to the podcast and download episode #40 of the Winter Faith Podcast.The Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between.Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Purchase his album Root of a Man on Apple Music and Amazon Music.Follow  @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and join the Winter Faith Podcast on Facebook.Follow Andy @winterfaithandy Instagram and Twitter.Subscribe to the Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Anchor, or Spotify.Support the show for as little as $1 a month on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/winterfaithandy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

Welcome to episode #67 where two numbers fours discuss the Enneagram. In this episode,  we give our introduction to the Enneagram. Kara is an expert on the Enneagram with actually education background. Andy just chimes in with his secret facebook group because that's where he gets his Enneagram knowledge. The Enneagram is all over social media and so we wanted to add your names to the list of those who talk way too much about the sacred and somewhat spiritual personality  test.Resources:The Complete Enneagram: 27 Paths to Greater Self-Knowledge: ChestnutThe Road by to You: Cron and Stabile (Book and Podcast)The Path Between Us: StabileEnneagram: A Christian Perspective by Father Richard RohrTypology by Ian Cron (Website and Podcast)The Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between.Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Purchase his album Root of a Man on Apple Music and Amazon Music.Follow  @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and join the Winter Faith Podcast on Facebook.Follow Andy @winterfaithandy Instagram and Twitter.Subscribe to the Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Anchor, or Spotify.Support the show for as little as $1 a month on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/winterfaithandy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

In this episode, Ben Brinkerhoff discusses life without his father. We discuss how Ben's journey with grief and what he learned form his father. Ben's father Jim Brinkerhoff was a great father and teacher to Ben and many others and died tragically in December of 2013. Ben is currently the campus Minster at the University of Mississippi for the Oxford Church of Christ. He is an extrovert. He is married. He loves life and enjoy thinking deeply about God and teaching others to do likewise. I really hope you enjoy this episode with Ben.Listen to Ben's lecture from Campus for Christ Conference: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2018-class-theological-vision-among-student-movements/id1441022899?i=1000425219875The Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between.Podcast music by Josh Cleveland. Purchase his album Root of a Man on Apple Music and Amazon Music.Follow  @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and join the Winter Faith Podcast on Facebook.Follow Andy @winterfaithandy Instagram and Twitter.Subscribe to the Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Anchor, or Spotify.Support the show for as little as $1 a month on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/winterfaithandy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

Do you ever feel lonely?Do you ever feel disconnected from everyone and everything?Do you ever need friends?Do you ever feel alone?In this episode, Andy discusses the needs for friends and how difficult living in isolation can be. He also gives a painful example from his own life of his own isolation, grief, and pain.May you build strong friendships today and join in on today's podcast.The Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between. Follow  @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and join the Winter Faith Podcast on Facebook.Follow Andy @winterfaithandy Instagram and Twitter.Subscribe to the Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Anchor, or Spotify. Support the show for as little as $1 a month on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/winterfaithandy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

Episode #54 is a solo episode by Andy in which he reads a poem and reflects on Shalom. Hope you enjoy friends!Can Siri bring you Shalom? - written by Andy FrazierWho of you by scrolling on Instagram can add an hour to your day ?Who of you can send a tweet and add more happiness to your day?Who of you can get so many likes on Facebook you feel something ; like closeness to the divine?Who of you can get self esteem boosts from a selfie stick?I can’t butONLY GOD CAN CHANGE MEWho of you embraces courage behind a screen?Who of you has FOMO because of Hulu?Who of you gains knowledge from Netflix ?Who of you receives wisdom from World Wide Web?Can you say stop to HBO GO?I wont butONLY GOD CAN CHANGE ME Who of you finds two day shipping too slow?Who of you wish Siri could bring Shalom?Who of you prays to Steve Jobs thanking him for the iPhone?Who of you binges the Bible app?I don’t butONLY GOD CAN CHANGE ME FULLYThe Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual growth through tough conversations about faith, apathy, and everything in between. Follow  @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and join the Winter Faith Podcast on Facebook.Follow Andy @winterfaithandy Instagram and Twitter.Subscribe to the Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Anchor, or Spotify. Support the show for as little as $1 a month on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/winterfaithandy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

The Winter Faith Podcast believes families at the border need emotional, physical, and spiritual support right now.  In this short episode, Andrew promotes the Immigration Coalition by encouraging his listeners to buy Welcome Kits!  Buy a Welcome Kit for $15!  Learn the story and support the Immigration Coalition. Follow Rondell Trevino. I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me. Matthew 25:35. Also bonus music from Josh Cleveland!Follow @winterfaithandy and @winterfaithpodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and join the Winter Faith Podcast on Facebook. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com

In episode #49 of the Winter Faith Podcast, Andrew interviews his new friend TJ, who is an adventure seeker with his wife and both are on a mission from God to spread the love of Jesus in Africa.Tim can’t tell you where he lives now. However, he can tell you that he loves the movie Machine Gun preacher. Also he can tell you he loves Jesus and telling others about Jesus. Also he can make a connection with anyone! He wants us all to have a more global view of church.. He says about his family and marriage, “Our sense of home is with each other.” In this interview with Andy, Tim is raw about the pain he and his wife felt through with a miscarriage last year. He talks boldly about his faith and suffering and the powerful healing his family felt while grieving because of their faith community! Tim is a faithful husband, father, and follower of Jesus who has great stories! Basically, Tim  is the man! Check out this episode with Tim of Overland Missions on The Winter Faith Podcast. Follow Overland Missions on Instagram and Facebook!Follow Andy @winterfaithandy Instagram.Subscribe to the Winter Faith Podcast on Apple, Anchor, or Spotify. Support the show for as little as $1 a month on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/winterfaithandy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterfaithpodcast.substack.com