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In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Eric talks about the marriage charge he gives at weddings. Along the way, Eric and Andy chat about food and Andy’s recent travels.

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"Faith Over Breakfast with Pastors Andy & Eric" is a weekly podcast where Pastors Andy and Eric come together over a imaginary delicious breakfast to talk about faith, food, sermons, culture, and more. In each episode, the pastors delve into thought-provoking topics and offer inspiring in...

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In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Andy and Pastor Eric chat about spiritual gifts, the psychology of Pooh and Piglet, and how it all makes sense together.

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"Faith Over Breakfast with Pastors Andy & Eric" is a weekly podcast where Pastors Andy and Eric come together over a imaginary delicious breakfast to talk about faith, food, sermons, culture, and more. In each episode, the pastors delve into thought-provoking topics and offer inspiring insights and practical...

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In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy talk about discipleship, programs, and the purpose of relational engagement. What actually helps people grow, and where do programs fit into that process?

Podcast #7001
35 Minutes on Discipleship

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"Faith Over Breakfast with Pastors Andy & Eric" is a weekly podcast where Pastors Andy and Eric come together over a imaginary delicious breakfast to talk about faith, food, sermons, culture, and more. In each...

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In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy talk about conflict, justice, letting people win, and knowing when it is time to stand up for yourself or someone else. They also manage to work in a little conversation about baseball along the way.

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In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy answer Russ Lewis’ question about good shame and bad shame. As they bounce around, reconstruct their ideas, and try to be coherent in the early morning hours, they come to some pretty profound conclusions about our capacity to shame one another, the destructive ways we can carry shame, and how we might receive the discipline of God as a kind of good shame that leads us toward forgiveness, restoration, and healthier connection with God and one an...

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In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, the pastors take on apologies and predestination, all spurred on by a listener’s question.

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"Faith Over Breakfast with Pastors Andy & Eric" is a weekly podcast where Pastors Andy and Eric come together over a imaginary delicious breakfast to talk about faith, food, sermons, culture, and more. In each episode, the pastors delve into thought-provoking topics and offer inspiring insights and practical guidance for those seeking to deepen their re...

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In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy chat about recent events in downtown Tucson, what the world thinks about manhood, and what biblical manhood looks like. They talk about power, Jesus, creation, and how all of these shape our understanding of what it means to be a man. Along the way, they try to help people think critically about how we help young people understand the call of Jesus on their lives and how following Jesus shapes the way they understand their gender.<...

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In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy sit down to talk about retreats: why they are necessary, the guilt pastors can feel about taking one, and the pastor’s role as a guide. They also give a quick baseball update and talk about AI-generated promotional content, and whether Eric may have taken things a little too far.

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In this Faith Over Breakfast podcast episode, “The Diamondbacks, the Cubs, Fatherhood, and Youth Sports,” Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy discuss baseball, Eric’s son’s growing interest in the sport, their own experiences with athletics, and the role their fathers played in those experiences.

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Andy and Eric piece their thoughts together with regards to anxiety, and how you can begin to deal with it.

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Pastor Andy interviews Eric about the importance of Star Wars in his life, and how he sees ministry and Star Wars line up.

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In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast: Pastors Unfiltered, Eric and Andy talk about what they long to see in their churches. The conversation moves from building remodels and church spaces to the simple, faithful act of inviting friends into the life of the church.

It is honest, practical, and rooted in the hope that God is still forming His people and drawing others into community.

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In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Eric and Andy take on peacemaking: what it is, what it is not, and why it matters for followers of Jesus. They talk about the world’s understanding of peace, conflict, and the Garden of Eden. They also consider the peace Jesus provides, which stands in contrast to the world’s idea that peace is simply the absence of conflict. 

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In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Andy and Pastor Eric talk through forgiveness by working with the final verses of Ephesians 4. Forgiveness is one of those Christian words we use often, but it can become thin if we are not careful. Is forgiveness the same as pretending nothing happened? Does it require immediate trust? Does it mean justice no longer counts?

Andy and Eric consider what forgiveness is, what it is not, and why Paul connects it so directly to the kindness and mercy...

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 In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy talk about what they are reading, why they read, and how books shape their daily lives. You may want to keep a pen and paper nearby, or check the transcript afterward, because they mention several books and resources along the way. Some links may take a little searching, but if a title catches your attention, it will be worth tracking down. 

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In this Faith Over Breakfast podcast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy talk about why churches have such different personalities. What makes one church feel different from another? Is it theology, the pastor, the environment, the music, the denomination, or the way people interact with each other? Could it even be the parking lot?

You’ll have to listen to find out.

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In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy talk about the upcoming Freedom Con 2026 after a listener sends in a question. Since the event had not shown up on their usual feeds or crossed their radar, they answer with limited information and work through the question in real time. 

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In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy reflect on the difference between topical preaching and exegetical preaching, and on the ways churches tend to use each. They consider why people often assume one approach is superior to the other, while drawing on their own experience both of sitting under these styles of preaching and of using them in the work of ministry. Along the way, they suggest that when either approach is relied on too heavily, the church can lose something vital. Over...

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 In this Faith Over Breakfast podcast: Pastor Andy and Pastor Eric join Theology on Mission for a joint conversation with Dave Fitch and Mike Moore. The discussion ranges from the emerging church movement to seminary, theology on mission, and what it means to follow Jesus in a time when power is turned upside down and sanity itself seems hard to find. 

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"Faith Over Breakfast with Pastors Andy & Eric" is a weekly podcast where Pastors Andy and Eric come together over a imaginary delicious breakfast to talk about faith, food, sermons, culture, and more. In each episode, the pastors delve into thought-provoking topics and offer inspiring insights and practical guidance for those seeking to deepen their relationship with Jesus. With occasional guests joining the conversation, "Faith Over Breakfast with Pastors Andy & Eric" provides a unique perspective on what it means...

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Yes folks, this is the beginning of season 3.  Andy called in sick.  So, Eric took control of the mic for a few minutes to pontificate about what was on his mind.  Enjoy! 

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"Faith Over Breakfast with Pastors Andy & Eric" is a weekly podcast where Pastors Andy and Eric come together over a imaginary delicious breakfast to talk about faith, food, sermons, culture, and more. In each episode, the pastors delve into thought-provoking topics and offer inspiring insi...

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Kevin Sommitz interviews Pastor Andy about his new book - The Little Man.

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In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy work through themes from Eric’s recent writings on the first three chapters of Genesis. They reflect on creation, identity, order, and the fracture that follows in Genesis 3, asking what these opening chapters reveal about humanity’s calling and our ongoing struggle to trust God.

Along the way, they recommend several books that have shaped their thinking and speak candidly about the weight of leading in the age of information; an era where opinions are...

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 Did God create cancer? In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy do their best to wrestle with that question. They draw from Augustine and Irenaeus, and they talk through sin, brokenness, creation, and the bigger “cosmic” storyline that shapes how Christians have understood evil and suffering. Along the way, they bring in themes from relational theology and try to speak with both honesty and care. You may still have questions when it’s over, but the conversation will give you a thoughtful place to stan...

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 In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Andy and Pastor Eric talk about how people understand the role of elders in the church. They reflect on the weight elders carry, the stress and anxiety that can come with shepherding a congregation, and the quiet hope that sustains both paid and non-paid elders as they serve. 

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 In this episode of the Faith Over Breakfast podcast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy take a look at social media and ask what it’s actually good for. Is it simply a tool, or is it forming us in dangerous ways? They talk about how Christians might use it with wisdom, what to do with addiction, and why it so easily grabs our attention and reshapes the mind. 

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 In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy wrestle with the difficult realities of immigration, ICE enforcement, public protest, and the role of Christians in government and society. The conversation is candid and unguarded, and the answers they arrive at may feel incomplete—but they are real, prayerful, and rooted in lived faith. 

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 In this Faith Over Breakfast podcast, Pastors Eric and Andy talk about 2026, their hopes and dreams, friendship, success, and how much they’ve enjoyed nine years of podcasting together. 

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 In this Faith Over Breakfast podcast, Pastor Andy and Pastor Eric respond to Corey Gilchrist’s question: what would you tell your congregation if Jesus had returned and was wandering around? 

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"Faith Over Breakfast with Pastors Andy & Eric" is a weekly podcast where Pastors Andy and Eric come together over a imaginary delicious breakfast to talk about faith, food, sermons, culture, and more. In each episode, the pastors delve into thought-provoking topics and offer inspiring insights and...

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In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy reflect on discipleship and a recent conference Andy attended, one Eric was somewhat grateful to have missed. The conversation moves beyond conference highlights and into the reality of everyday following. Andy invites Eric to share how he understands true discipleship, not as a program or event, but as a way of life shaped by Jesus, formed in community, and practiced in the ordinary rhythms of the week. Together, they explore what it really means to walk...

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In this episode of the Faith Over Breakfast podcast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy talk about time management and what it means to rest well. They explore how a pastor finds space to step back, breathe, and renew energy for the work of ministry. Along the way, they reflect on the practices that help them relax, the rhythms that restore them, and how true rest keeps drawing them back to Jesus. 

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In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Andy and Pastor Eric take on the difficult subject of how the government shutdown is affecting the SNAP program. They talk about giving, the role of the church in caring for people, and how they each feel about talking about money. 

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In this episode of the Faith Over Breakfast podcast, pastor Eric and pastor Andy talk about using AI to help you pray. They explore the real pitfalls and the reasons so many people turn to it in the first place. They also offer steady guidance on how to approach AI without losing the heart of your relationship with Jesus. 

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 In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Eric takes the mic for a rare solo session, part reflection, part ramble, and a little bit of everything in between. He talks about goals, desires, love, Jesus, politics, and of course, board gaming. It’s honest, unpredictable, and probably not something that’ll happen often… mostly because Pastor Andy might not let it. 

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In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Andy and Eric completely let loose. They talk baseball. They talk board games. They talk about their two churches teaming up for a baseball, kickball, and board-gaming extravaganza. It’s friendship, laughter, and chaos all wrapped into one conversation.

Honestly, they’re just having a blast. This episode is pure fun, one you’ll want to hear more than once. If this description doesn’t convince you to listen, I’m not sure what will.

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In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Eric and Andy sit down to talk about the recent surge of AI-generated storytelling, especially the retellings of Bible stories. These productions are dramatic, intense, and at times a bit silly. True to form, Eric and Andy bring their mix of humor and pastoral insight as they explore this new wave of AI entertainment and offer guidance for how listeners might navigate it.

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In the first episode of Season 6, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy sit together to wrestle with the heartbreak surrounding the assassination of Charlie Kirk. They speak with the tenderness such a loss deserves, resisting the impulse to tidy it up or explain it away.

As they talk, they honor Charlie as a man made in God’s image, complex, gifted, and deeply human, while also telling the truth about the tensions and fractures his life and legacy leave behind. Their conversation lingers in that uncomfortable place wh...

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 In this episode of the Faith Over Breakfast podcast, Pastor Andy and Pastor Eric return to a question from a previous episode about “double dipping”—attending two churches at the same time; from there, they turn to listener questions, focusing especially on what Jesus’ prayer life looked like on earth, and how He is praying now in Heaven. 

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 In this episode, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy discuss the recent surge of Christian music on the Top 100; and on Spotify; it’s a true Faith Over Breakfast episode because they really don’t know what they’re talking about and are shooting in the dark. Yet, as usual, they find their ground; offering some good insights into Christianity in 2025. 

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 In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy discuss going to two different churches at the same time; what are the advantages? What are the disadvantages? How does it affect the communities you're attending; how does it affect your spiritual life? What are the limitations; and what might God actually be asking you to do? This episode will challenge you; it'll scare you; and it'll invite you to take your church seriously. 

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