A Fresh Wind Midweek

Send us Fan Mail This month Pastor Jared, Charles and our special guest Caleb Leakey discuss the recent sermon series, Growing. How a few sins can keep us from growing in our faith and what we need to do to grow closer to God.  Support the show THANKS FOR JOINING US! Visit afreshwind.org for even more content and resources to help you take steps towards Jesus and discover more in Christ. DOWNLOAD...

Send us Fan Mail The holidays promise warmth and wonder, yet many of us carry a quiet ache: we want to feel at home again. Not the picture-perfect living room, but a deeper rest where we’re known, loved, and not performing. We dive into that longing and trace it through the first Christmas, where Mary and Joseph faced social pressure, a grueling journey, and a delivery room no one would choose—yet...

Send us Fan Mail We close our Grow series by naming five poisons that stunt spiritual growth—malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander—and show simple steps to uproot them. God’s discipline is grace that frees us to love life, guard unity, and practice our true identity in Christ. • Peter’s five growth-killers and why they spread • God’s discipline as love and invitation to freedom • Growth as...

Send us Fan Mail Envy doesn’t usually look like a crisis. It hides in the small stuff: a neighbor’s upgrade, a coworker’s win, a friend’s announcement that turns your heart from celebration to comparison. We shine a light on those quiet moments and offer a clear, practical way to recognize envy’s grip before it steals your joy, peace, and gratitude. With real stories, holiday context, and plenty o...

Send us Fan Mail What if the biggest barrier to spiritual growth isn’t your schedule, your past, or your circumstances—but the poison you’ve learned to live with? We take a hard, hopeful look at Peter’s challenging list and zoom in on two silent killers: deceit, the lie you live, and hypocrisy, the mask you wear. From teen years spent curating personas to adult lives split between performance and...

Send us Fan Mail Growth doesn’t stall because we lack Bible plans or good intentions. It stalls because we carry hidden baggage that chokes the very roots we’re trying to nurture. We kick off our Grow series by naming one of the most overlooked blockers in the New Testament lists: malice. Not mere anger—malice is the quiet wish for someone else to hurt. It hides in our daydreams of payback, in the...

Send us Fan Mail Join Pastors Tim and Ryan as they unpack the early church’s practice of renunciation—turning from darkness and pledging loyalty to Christ—and explain why reclaiming that moment clarifies what baptism means. Baptism is a declaration of war so we dive into the New Testament’s clearest field manual on spiritual warfare: Ephesians 6. Piece by piece, we explore the armor of God with pr...

Send us Fan Mail We wrestle with why glory belongs to God alone and how that truth frees us from chasing applause. From sanctification to service, we show how peace and joy arrive as byproducts when Christ stays first and the adjectives fall away. • resting salvation in Christ alone • sanctification as God’s work in us • merit culture versus grace culture • algorithms and the pull toward self • tu...

Send us Fan Mail We recap a powerful women’s conference marked by prayer, participation, and connection, then move into Reformation Roots with a practical look at grace alone, faith alone, and Christ alone. We share how grace frees us from performance and fuels a life of purpose and good works. If you would like to support this ministry financially and help us continue offering new resources that...

Send us Fan Mail This month on the Blue Chair Podcast Pastor Jared and Charles invite a special guest and talk about what it means to find God's will for our lives. Is it a big plan that God has made for us to follow or is it as simple as taking another step? Check out this episode to find out!  Support the show THANKS FOR JOINING US! Visit afreshwind.org for even more content and resources t...

Send us Fan Mail We walk through a simple, faithful way to interpret Scripture—moving from the original audience to our lives—using Joshua 1 as our guide. We trade coffee-cup slogans for context, test principles across the Bible, and finish with clear next steps and a prayer. • why interpretation must be faithful before creative • the five-step interpretive journey explained and modeled • grasping...

Send us Fan Mail What if God’s will isn’t a maze to solve but a way to walk today? We sit down after wrapping our “God, Just Tell Us” series and make a simple case that might change how you make decisions: the just live by faith. Not flawless plans. Not airtight certainty. Faith. We talk about how Philippians shapes our desires to please God, why Hebrews tells us faith is what actually pleases Him...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wished God would just send a clear text message about your next big decision? You're not alone. In this illuminating conversation, Pastors Ryan and Tim unpack what it truly means to discover and follow God's will for your life. Most of us are familiar with that desperate prayer: "God, just tell me what to do!" We stand at life's crossroads de...

Send us Fan Mail Pastor Ryan and Pastor Tim dive into the "God Just Tell Me" series against the backdrop of recent national tragedies and personal loss, exploring how God's will operates even when circumstances are devastating and confusing. God's sovereignty, moral standards, and permissive will all intersect with His personal plans for our lives, creating a framework for unde...

Send us Fan Mail Join Pastor Jared and Charles as they discuss the august sermon series, Joyful. The world is broken but how can we use this series to have joy in the midst of difficult times? Listen and find out how!  Support the show THANKS FOR JOINING US! Visit afreshwind.org for even more content and resources to help you take steps towards Jesus and discover more in Christ. DOWNLOAD THE FRESH...

Send us Fan Mail What if the key to experiencing joy isn't found in changing your circumstances, but in training your mind? In this illuminating episode of the Midweek Podcast, Pastors Ryan and Tim dive deep into Philippians 4, unpacking Paul's powerful prescription for protecting joy through intentional thinking. The conversation begins with a practical look at conflict resolution in th...

Send us Fan Mail Pastors Ryan and Tim explore Paul's letter to the Philippians, focusing on how the Christian life is about pursuing Jesus rather than checking spiritual boxes. They unpack Philippians 3:10-12 to reveal that Paul's true goal was knowing Christ, not achieving spiritual perfection. • Many Christians mistakenly see the goal as sinless living or completing spiritual disciplin...

Send us Fan Mail What would our world look like if Christians truly lived lives worthy of imitation? In this powerful exploration of Philippians 3 and 4:1, we dig into Paul's bold invitation to "join in imitating me" and what that means for believers today. The conversation unpacks Paul's remarkable relationship with the Philippian church—how he addresses them as "my dearl...

Send us Fan Mail This episode on the Blue Chair Podcast Pastor Jared and Charles are back and covering the joyful series. This series is looking at the book of Philippians and discovering how Paul talks about having joy no matter the circumstances as a Christian. Dive in, give it a listen, and send the thoughts you have about the upcoming sermons in so we can discuss them!  Support the show THANKS...

Send us Fan Mail Pastor Ryan and Pastor Tim dive into Philippians 3, exploring how Paul’s life audit reveals the surpassing value of knowing Jesus over worldly achievements. Learn practical steps to guard your joy, reassess your priorities, and embrace a relationship with Christ that transforms your past and present. Tune in to flip your life’s ledger and invest in eternal joy! Support the show TH...

Send us Fan Mail Join Pastors Ryan and Tim on the Midweek Podcast from Fresh Wind Church as they dive into Philippians 2:19-30, exploring the selfless service of Timothy and Epaphroditus. Hear inspiring stories from the church’s youth mission trip to Puerto Rico and updates on Hydrating Humanity’s life-changing well projects in Africa. Discover how living a life worthy of the gospel through servic...

Send us Fan Mail Discover how to live a life that truly shines in a world that often feels dark. Join Pastor Ryan and Pastor Tim as they dive into the book of Philippians, unpacking Paul’s powerful message about humility and obedience. Learn practical steps to "do the next right thing" and embrace the joy of serving others, following Jesus’ example. Are you ready to shine? Tune in and fi...

Send us Fan Mail Dive into week three of the "Joy Full" series on the Midweek Podcast from Fresh Wind Church, where Pastors Ryan and Tim explore the book of Philippians and the call to live a life worthy of the gospel. Discover practical steps for cultivating a consistent prayer life, deepening your understanding of God's word, and embracing community to reflect Christ's love....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Midweek Podcast, Pastor Ryan and Pastor Tim dive into the Book of Philippians to explore the profound difference between fleeting happiness and lasting joy in Christ. Discover how joy can be your strength in every season of life, even amidst challenges. Join us for an uplifting conversation that will inspire you to pursue a deeper relationship with Jesus and...

Send us Fan Mail Join Pastor Ryan and Pastor Tim as they dive into the power of a father's presence and influence in shaping their children's lives. This heartfelt episode explores the importance of being present, offering grace, and modeling a Christ-centered life for your kids. Tune in to discover practical ways to build a lasting, positive impact on your family and foster a legacy of...