The Winter Faith Newsletter by Andrew Frazier

In this episode, Andy discusses April 3rd, 1968. Dr. King delivered his last sermon was on this date. He was assassinated on the following day.  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...

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 gr...

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-head The Winter Faith Podcast creates conversations on God, grief, and emotional growth. Birthed by Andrew Frazier i...

Staci Frênes joins Andy to discuss her book Love Makes Room and other things I learned When my Daughter came out. “love makes room” When Staci Frenes learned her teenage daughter was gay, she found her dreams for the future—along with her lifelong faith—collapsing around her. Coming to terms with a new reality was a challenge, and an invitation, to make room for many things along the way: the inev...

Andy is joined by Amethyst A. Rodriguez this week on his pod. Amethyst is a podcaster, writer, and social entrepreneur. She is host to the This is Hope Podcast. 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 Jo...

Jenna Little joins Andy this week to talk about her ability to use yoga and counseling to guide people to physical and emotional and spiritual healing.  Jenna Little's Website states: My work is my heart, soul, and offering to a hurting world. I found my way into this integrative healing space out of desperation to breathe fresh air, find my way home to myself, and to create meaning out of the sha...

Nate Larkin, the founder of the Samson Society and author of Samson and the Pirate Monks: Calling Men to Authentic Brotherhood.  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...

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 Tiffany I’m an East Indian born, PNW dwelling, author, speaker, podcaster, and adoptive parent. My work is at the intersection of justice, women, and faith...

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

In this episode, Andy sits down with friend and author Sally Gary of CenterPeace. She has a new book out called Affirming: A Memoir of Faith, Sexuality, and staying in the Church. CenterPeace was founded in 2006 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the work of CenterPeace is to help church leaders, educators, and families better understand issues impacting LGBTQ+ people and open conversations a...

Lee Camp's book is called, Scandalous Witness, offers new insights into faith and politics in the United States. Read about the book here. About Lee I am an Alabamian by birth, raised in the tail end of the Appalachians in the north eastern quadrant of the state, full of long-leaf pines and red-clay dirt and rolling hills. After leaving home I completed an undergraduate degree in Computer Science...

Andrew and Andrew talk about grief, loss, pain, lament, and living Brave. Andrew's excellent books and blog can be found on his individual website . His newest book is the The Sexually Healthy Man . I highly recommend his latest book. His website is filled with helpful surveys and writings; including his offerings. He offers individual, group, and marriage counseling with his wife Christy Bauman ....

In this episode, Andy is joined by his new friend Tom. They talk about his new book Open and Relational Theology and they discuss Andy's thoughts and feelings since his recent diagnosis of a rare form of cancer . About Thomas Jay Oord Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. Oord is a best-selling and award-winning author, having written or edited mo...

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...

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...

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 ofte...

Mason Mennenga explores theologies that inspire and liberate. His podcast , writings, and YouTube page all seek to live our this purpose. In his conversation with Andrew this week they discuss faith, doubt, church, evil and process theology. The Winter Faith Podcast offers spiritual stories and emotional encouragement to those experiencing faith, apathy, and everything in between. Birthed by Andre...

Andy is joined by professional family therapy Jenn Birch in this latest episode. Jennifer Birch talks about children and their emotions. Jennifer Birch is a professional family therapist in Raleigh. She works with families and children of all ages. She gives wisdom on core emotions, emotional baggage, and the circle of security. She teaches classes for parents in the community. Book an appointment...

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 the...

Episode #134 features John Williamson, co host of the Deconstructionists Podcast. John has been a leading voice in Christian podcasting since its origin. The Winter Faith Podcast is so grateful for his time. John offers thoughts on his view of social media and podcasting, the value of research, and gives some of his favorite authors for all Christians to read.  Some authors who are important to hi...

Everyone has a different faith story. In this episode, Steve Homer True shares his story of questioning God's plan. Homer grew up in a good Catholic family in Wisconsin. He values his faith and doesn’t mind sharing it. Suffering and grief are not far from him but he still believe but he can’t explain why. Join me and Homer as we seek to listen to God together. Listen to Homer on ESPN Wisconsin dai...

In episode #132, Meghan Tschanz teaches Andy about faith and feminism using her new book Woman Rising as the background. Meghan has felt God's presence in her most broken moments and it was an honor to listen to her stories. Buy her book today and listen to her podcast to gain more insight from Meghan. About Meghan Fresh out of college, hating her job, and searching for meaning, Meghan Tschanz lef...

"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 actuall...

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 lam...

Megan Westra joins Andy to talk about her upbringing in the church and her awesome book, Born Again and Again. Find her work on her website and her podcast. About Megan (in her own words) Hi, I'm Megan, I'm glad you're here. I started writing when my spouse and I decided to move halfway across the country to live in a disinvested neighborhood and work as children's pastors. I used to post recipes,...