The Winter Faith Newsletter by Andrew Frazier

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 an...

In this episode of the Winter Faith Podcast,  Andy and his good friend and co-worker Kara talk about the influence author Rachel Held Evans had on their faith. Rachel Held Evans died tragically at age 37. She is survived by her parents, sister, husband, and two children. #prayforRHE This is a bonus episode because it was previous recorded on the "Texting in Church" Podcast with Kara and Andy.  Rac...

In this special Friday episode, Josh Cleveland talks about the life and legacy of his later father Gary Cleveland . They discuss the memorial service held at Oakhaven Church , the grieving process, and the importance of facing death well.  Watch Gary's Celebration of Life.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgA6Epld97c The Winter Faith Podcast seeks to provide weekly theological hope and emotional e...

In this episode, Josh Cleveland joins the show for a heartfelt conversation on race, justice, parenting, and the pursuit of truth. Josh has endured the pain of divorce and his music and heart speak to many of his friends. Josh is a musician and minister. He talks of his growth from spiritual immaturity to maturity through the relationship of his late father, Gary Cleveland. His dad died of cancer...

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 invi...

In today's episode, Andy continues his conversation with Christy Bauman. In this episode they talk mostly about humanity sexuality and how it relates to the church.  Christy is an author, teacher and psychotherapist. A mother of 4, fierce dreamer and passionate about advocating for women. Christy received her Bachelors degree in Communication at Texas A&M in 2002 and then her Masters in Counseling...

In this episode, Andy has a conversation with Christy Bauman. Christy is an author, teacher and psychotherapist. A mother of 4, fierce dreamer and passionate about advocating for women. Christy received her Bachelors degree in Communication at Texas A&M in 2002 and then her Masters in Counseling at Reformed Theological Seminary in 2007. She published the book Unearth in 2008, and A Brave Lament in...

In episode #123, Andy talks to his friend Andria Wilson, LPC about mental health, trauma, and the church. Andria has worked hard to cultivate curiosity about her story of trauma and asks others to do the same. She wants to give people a voice and teach people how to be resilient. She gives great insight during the interview about faith, mental health, and trauma. About Andria My own story has cult...

Meet Earl Carr Earl 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...

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...

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 e...

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 conversat...

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 famil...

In this episode, Sally Gary talks with Kara and Andy about loving LGBTQ+ people well. Sally Gary is the Executive Director of CenterPeace, a ministry that teaches churches, and trains families how to provide a safe place for the LGBTQ+ community.  The Mission of CenterPeace Since 2006,  CenterPeace has been helping churches, schools, and families all over  the world have conversations about faith...

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...

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 @winterfait...

A lecture from friend of the show Justin Ardrey concerning his faith and doubt. 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  @winter...

Justin Ardrey is a man who knows doubt. From an early age he always had questions. His questions turned into deep thinking and analyzing of all details. Yet he thinking would turn into deep grief when his father died when he was college. Again he had questions. He had questions for God and about God. In this interview Justin shares great depth and detail as he continues in his Winter Faith. Listen...

In this episode, Professor Hawley of Harding School of Theology discusses his relationship with faith and doubt and how the Psalms helps him process his doubts about God. 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 alb...

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 o...

In this episode, Andy has a conversation about the book Scarred Hope . Scarred Hope is the work of Beverly Ross and Josh Ross. In this conversation, they talk about grief, loss, and the how God gives them scarred hope.  Scarred Hope: A Mother and Son Learn to Carry Grief and Live with Joy Life is often like a game of cards; we're sometimes dealt a lousy hand. So, in life, it becomes a matter of wh...

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 @winterfaithan...

In this episode, Andy and Dominique discuss how they teach faith to their kids and how to live in a household that supports Winter Faith. 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...

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 Musi...

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. P...