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Send us Fan Mail There's a lot of confusion about what worship is and what role worship is supposed to have in the life a Christian. On this episode of the Midweek Podcast, our worship leader, Teresa Holt, sits down with Pastor Ryan to discuss how worship impacts us individually and corporately. Plus, you'll get to hear the backstory of how Teresa got started in worship ministry to begin...

Send us Fan Mail Right before the Apostle Paul gave husbands and wives relationship guidelines, he challenged the Christians in Ephesus to outdo one another in submission. But this challenge wasn't just to the Ephesians -- Paul highlighted this concept in letters to multiple churches because the way to win in the Christian life is through submission. As we work to encourage and support one an...

Send us Fan Mail We live in a soundbite world where things are often taken out of context, or worse, twisted into meaning something the original authors never meant. The ramifications for this are often devastating. Unfortunately, many of us are guilty of approaching Scripture the same way, taking verses out of context or twisting them to fit our worldview or bias. While there are certainly those...

Send us Fan Mail We live in a soundbite world where things are often taken out of context, or worse, twisted into meaning something the original authors never meant. The ramifications for this are often devastating. Unfortunately, many of us are guilty of approaching Scripture the same way, taking verses out of context or twisting them to fit our worldview or bias. While there are certainly those...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever read a book or passage of Scripture and a particular sentence, verse, or phrase seems to leap off the page? These sentences and verses have the potential to shape the trajectory of our life. This is never more true than when the verse is coming from God's Word, which is "alive and active" (Heb 4:12) and "useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting a...

Send us Fan Mail This January we took a hard look at the habits and systems we live by and asked ourselves the question, "Do I like the place my habits are taking me?" For many of us, the unfortunate answer is "no." The good news? By taking time to discover WHO God has called us to be, we can begin putting systems in place that lead us in an entirely new direction. This is so i...

Send us Fan Mail Christmas seems to get bigger every year, doesn't it? Bigger lights, bigger trees, bigger presents, bigger blow up Santas. Have you ever wondered where many of the symbols that show up around Christmas come from and what, if anything, they have to do with celebrating the birth of Jesus? On this episode of the Midweek Podcast, Pastor Ryan and Pastor Tim discuss some common sym...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Midweek Podcast, Dave Meyer joined us to discuss the art of Gospel conversations. You'll love hearing his heart for the lost and be encouraged as he shares how simple it is to share our faith with our everyday people. Want to go deeper? WHO'S YOUR ONE? | Imagine the impact if every Christian had ONE person they prayed for and shared the gospel with...

Send us Fan Mail The holidays are quickly approaching, and while it might look different from what we're used to, many have already begun planning and preparing for whatever Thanksgiving and Christmas will look like for their family this year. We put a great deal of thought into the lights, the meal, the decorations, and this year--even the guest list. How many of us will put the same level o...

Send us Fan Mail "Don’t be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your families, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes.” (Nehemiah 4:14) Help youth connect: God's Word to everyday life Their talents to service Their identity to who Christ says they are 5 Goals for Raising Youth (Doug Fields - "Intentional Parenting"): Confid...

Send us Fan Mail As we look ahead to the future, one thing is remarkably clear -- as Christians, we must learn to keep in step with the Spirit. According to the Apostle Paul's letter to the Galatians, it is possible for us to live in the Spirit , and yet be out of step with the Spirit . If we are going to lead our everyday people to new life and new possibilities we need to do whatever it tak...

Send us Fan Mail Today, people all across the country are waking up and checking the latest numbers to see if their candidate won the 2020 Presidential Election. On this episode of the Midweek Podcast, we discuss how Christians ought to respond to the results of the election -- regardless of who wins. Support the show THANKS FOR JOINING US! Visit afreshwind.org for even more content and resources...

Send us Fan Mail This Saturday, October 31st, is widely known and celebrated as Halloween. Even during a global pandemic, children all across the country are still walking around neighborhoods searching for free candy. Yet, October 31st is celebrated around the world for another -- more significant reason -- the Protestant Reformation. While many in the church have heard the name "Martin Luth...

Send us Fan Mail George Gallup once stated that,  “Americans are among the loneliest people in the world.” This is despite the fact that most of us live in cities and neighborhoods, work for successful companies, and regularly attend large community, sports, and religious gatherings. We're acquainted with many, but known by few.  While Biblical community has been a bit of a buzzword in today’...

Send us Fan Mail Many secular voices in the media and politics are repeating the same talking-point or buzzphrase, "I believe in science." While this is a great declaration, it is also an accusation to suggest that many--especially those with a religious worldview--do not. On this episode, we are asking the question, "As Christians, are we at war with science?" To put it even m...

Send us Fan Mail According to Cornerstone Pregnancy Services, “Every person born and unborn is created in the image of God and has inherent value.” It is important too they say, to recognize that upholding the sanctity of life is not a political issue but a spiritual mandate that we see in Scripture. Listen in on a conversation with Rachel Mellen, Director of Communications and Donor Relations for...

Send us Fan Mail There's been a shift in our day to day. Since March, our world has been in a constant state of evolution from ‘normal’ to ‘abnormal’ to ‘semi normal’ to ‘the new normal’. We know that change in our lives is certain, but we also know that change has impact on the individual. In this episode, we hope to shed some light on these changes and their impact on our mental health. TIP...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as Pastor Ryan and Joy share twelve tips that have had a big impact on their marriage. Applying these tips today will set you and your spouse on the path to a God-honoring marriage that makes a difference. 12 TIPS FOR A HEALTHY MARRIAGE: Never go to bed angry Pray for & with one another Break the Crazy Cycle (Love & Respect by Emerson Eggerichs) Date your spouse...

Send us Fan Mail Is the war affecting every aspect of your life? No, not the war being waged in the Middle East. The spiritual war, the one the Bible describes that is taking place all around is--even now.  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 WIND APP Wi...