The Winter Faith Newsletter by Andrew Frazier

In this episode, Andy discusses how the Coronavirus has impacted our world and how he tries to deal with anxiety by practicing healthy habits during this chaotic time. 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...

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...

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 growth Spiritual formation in the tradition of Jesus Christ is the process of transformati...

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...

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 conversa...

I have replay parts of three of my favorite interviews from 2019! Enjoy! Get Wisdom! 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 Ins...

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. ...

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...

In this episode, Andrew breaks down the Christmas story from a stepdad perspective using the model of Joseph and his own life experience as a stepfather. Merry Christmas! 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...

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 M...

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. F...

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 em...

In this podcast, Andy and Kara discuss all things Halloween. From the Celts and a brief history of All Hallow's Eve to Trick/Trunk or Treat to Hell Houses to Harvest parties to All Saints Day!  Leave a review on iTunes and Kara and Andy will send you a treat as well! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewinterf...

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 tho...

Cana Moore, Co-Founder of Enneagram 901 , is an excellent teacher of the Enneagram along with being an great student at Harding School of Theology. We have a great conversation about the enneagram and also I hope my Memphis listeners will check out some of their live events. Enneagram 901 helps host events, create community, connect people to coaches, and use the Enneagram to better Memphis by cre...

In episode Andy talks about his mentors and friend Gary Cleveland who tragically died in 2013. 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   @winterfaithpodc...

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 mar...

In this episode, Andrew interview Greg Clarke of Up and Running Again.  Andy and Greg and many others will be running with Raleigh Rescue Mission and Up and Running Again in the City of Oaks Marathon this November. Andrew and Greg talk about faith, family, and share inspiration stories about running that are so uplifting! Greg is a story teller and loves to run with people who don't give up!  Visi...

In this episode, Jonathan Hall talks about social justice, traveling, family, and learning from others in order to grow personally. He talks about the big mentors in his life and how to value all God's children. He is a joy to talk to and listen to. I hope you enjoy this honest and fun conversation. The Winter Faith Podcast is focused on creating conversations to promote emotional and spiritual gr...

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. This is part two of my conversation with Sally and Kara. If you feel lost remember to listen to part one of this episode that was released last Tuesday....

In this episode, Danny and Andrew have an inspiring conversation about faith, family, and food. Both Danny and Andrew are fully aware of the ups and downs of life. Danny has a beautiful heart and is fully engaged in his family life and work life. He is open and honest about his past pain and how God is using him. He is human, with flaws and scars, but he lives with a contagious joy for all to see....

This week, Andy has a thirty minute talk with preacher and podcaster Wes McAdams. Wes is the great mind behind of his preaching and teaching. He hosts a podcast and he preaches at weekly at McDermott Road. Wes, like myself, sees the division in the our world and aims to create unity through conversations. He is very thoughtful on his podcast and welcomes guests who he disagrees with on issues like...

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...

Co-host of the Texting in Church Podcast, Kara Christensen joins the show this week to talk to Andy about her travels around the world, her family, her faith, and her love of movies! Kara is a blast to talk to! She share real stories about her family struggles and is honest about her role as a leader in the church. She empowers women at her work and at her church. She values creatively and connect...

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 Frazier Who 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 y...