A Fresh Wind Midweek

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  1. 6d ago

    That They Would See Jesus

    Send us Fan Mail This week, Pastor Tim and Pastor Ryan pivot into John 12 from our Signs and Glory series in the Gospel of John and center on three responses to Jesus. Mary models costly devotion, pouring out what she could have kept for herself and choosing worship that is unmistakably about Christ. The crowd cheers for a king, but their expectations reveal how easy it is to follow Jesus with an agenda, treating Him like a tool for our outcomes. Then the Greeks arrive with a simple request that hits like a spotlight: “We want to see Jesus.” If that’s what people want, our everyday integrity, our relationships, and our private choices matter more than we think. We also name six common obstacles that can blur the picture: celebrity pastor culture, politicized Christianity, worship production that becomes the point, modern Christian anxiety and cultural panic, masked Christianity that lacks authenticity, and Bible knowledge that never becomes relationship. We leave you with a practical challenge: do the next right thing, stack faithful decisions, and let devotion become a life people can imitate. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the podcast. 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 With the A Fresh Wind Church app, you can now take the WIND wherever you go! Access sermons, articles, videos, resources and more to help you discover more in Christ. PLAN YOUR VISIT We know it can be a little weird or even awkward visiting a church for the first time. That's why we created Plan Your Visit. We want to make your first visit as easy as possible, and actually take time to get to know you and your family. Plan Your Visit now to schedule your visit by letting us know you're coming. We will treat you like family from the moment you arrive. MAKE A DONATION Give today and help us continue bringing new content each and every week! We're so grateful for your generosity. Click the link below or simply text any amount to the number (844) 620-5380. DIG DEEPER Looking for even more content to help you learn and apply this week's message? Subscribe to the Pastor's Blog! New posts are available each Friday at 7am. Support the Show

  2. Aug 5

    Grief, Hope, And The Power Of Resurrection

    Send us Fan Mail Pastors Tim and Ryan slow down and sit with the Lazarus story, not just the miracle, but the ache around it. If Jesus knows He’s about to raise Lazarus, why does He weep so deeply? We talk through what might be happening in that moment: compassion for Mary and Martha, the weight of death, the pain of disappointment, and even the cost of calling Lazarus back only for him to face life and death again. From there, we get honest about the kind of faith many of us live with day to day. We’ll say God is powerful, but when the pressure hits we quietly assume He’s not powerful enough for this marriage, this addiction, this diagnosis, this grief, or this season at church. Jesus’ words to Martha cut through that half-faith: “I am the resurrection and the life.” Not a concept. Not a future idea. A Person. We connect that to Christian hope, the difference between Lazarus’ resuscitation and Jesus’ resurrection body, and why that shapes how believers face death. We also dig into what “abundant life” really means and why it’s often nothing like the comfort our culture promises. The free gift is real, but daily surrender is real too. We talk about hidden sin, shame, and dread and how they form a cage called freedom, plus what it looks like to stay on the tracks and live with the power of the resurrection in ordinary life. If you’re grieving, supporting someone who is, or wondering where God was when you needed Him, this conversation is for you. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review to help more people find the Midweek Podcast from Fresh Wind Church. What part of John 11 do you find hardest to trust? 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 With the A Fresh Wind Church app, you can now take the WIND wherever you go! Access sermons, articles, videos, resources and more to help you discover more in Christ. PLAN YOUR VISIT We know it can be a little weird or even awkward visiting a church for the first time. That's why we created Plan Your Visit. We want to make your first visit as easy as possible, and actually take time to get to know you and your family. Plan Your Visit now to schedule your visit by letting us know you're coming. We will treat you like family from the moment you arrive. MAKE A DONATION Give today and help us continue bringing new content each and every week! We're so grateful for your generosity. Click the link below or simply text any amount to the number (844) 620-5380. DIG DEEPER Looking for even more content to help you learn and apply this week's message? Subscribe to the Pastor's Blog! New posts are available each Friday at 7am. Support the Show

  3. Jul 29

    Once Saved Always Saved And Other Coffee Cup Theology

    Send us Fan Mail Slogans can be comforting until real life presses on them. Pastor Ryan and Pastor Tim sit down after a full week of VBS to talk about a question almost every Christian has felt at some point: how can I have assurance of salvation without settling for “coffee cup theology”? We dig into why phrases like once saved always saved, faith over fear, and God will never give you more than you can handle often carry a kernel of truth, yet still flatten the Bible’s nuance and can even create a false sense of security. From our Signs and Glory series in the Gospel of John, we camp out in John 10 where Jesus calls Himself the gate and the Good Shepherd. That image shifts the conversation from “Did I say the right prayer once?” to “Do I have a relationship with Jesus where I hear His voice and respond?” Along the way, we hold several difficult Scriptures side by side, including Jesus’ warning that some will say “Lord, Lord” and still be unknown to Him, the promise that no one can snatch His sheep from His hand, and the sobering warnings in Hebrews about those who walk away. We also get practical and pastoral: why doubts and questions don’t automatically mean you’re not His, what conviction can reveal about your heart, and why praying again can be humility instead of weakness. Then we reframe abundant life away from prosperity assumptions and back toward what Jesus actually offers: life with Him starting now and carrying into eternity. If this conversation helps you, subscribe for more, share it with a friend who’s stuck in fear or confusion, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What slogan do you think needs the most unlearning? 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 With the A Fresh Wind Church app, you can now take the WIND wherever you go! Access sermons, articles, videos, resources and more to help you discover more in Christ. PLAN YOUR VISIT We know it can be a little weird or even awkward visiting a church for the first time. That's why we created Plan Your Visit. We want to make your first visit as easy as possible, and actually take time to get to know you and your family. Plan Your Visit now to schedule your visit by letting us know you're coming. We will treat you like family from the moment you arrive. MAKE A DONATION Give today and help us continue bringing new content each and every week! We're so grateful for your generosity. Click the link below or simply text any amount to the number (844) 620-5380. DIG DEEPER Looking for even more content to help you learn and apply this week's message? Subscribe to the Pastor's Blog! New posts are available each Friday at 7am. Support the Show

  4. Jul 15

    Living Water & Light of the World

    Send us Fan Mail Jesus didn’t pick a quiet moment to explain Himself. He stepped into the middle of the Feast of Tabernacles, surrounded by water rituals and blazing lampstands, and made claims that could not be misunderstood: come to Me for living water, I am the light of the world. That single move helps explain why John 7 feels so dangerous. Some people lean in and believe, while others decide He has to go. We talk through what our modern reading often misses: the sheer scale of Jesus’ impact, the way His healings shattered the idea that suffering always equals personal sin, and why the crowds in Jerusalem were not reacting to a vague teacher but to a Messiah-level announcement. We also touch the reliability of the record, from early manuscript evidence like P52 to how quickly news of Jesus traveled across the ancient world, even without modern media. Then we bring it home. Jesus calls His followers to reflect His light in everyday life, not just in “church jobs.” We get practical about prayer at work, prayer in hospitals, forgiving people who don’t deserve it, apologizing to your kids, and building a steady life that others can trust. We also share why we’re pushing toward 30,000 gospel conversations and how VBS Illuminate fits the same mission: shining light so people can see Jesus. Subscribe for more through the Gospel of John, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review to help others find the Midweek Podcast. What’s one place you can pray and shine light this week? 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 With the A Fresh Wind Church app, you can now take the WIND wherever you go! Access sermons, articles, videos, resources and more to help you discover more in Christ. PLAN YOUR VISIT We know it can be a little weird or even awkward visiting a church for the first time. That's why we created Plan Your Visit. We want to make your first visit as easy as possible, and actually take time to get to know you and your family. Plan Your Visit now to schedule your visit by letting us know you're coming. We will treat you like family from the moment you arrive. MAKE A DONATION Give today and help us continue bringing new content each and every week! We're so grateful for your generosity. Click the link below or simply text any amount to the number (844) 620-5380. DIG DEEPER Looking for even more content to help you learn and apply this week's message? Subscribe to the Pastor's Blog! New posts are available each Friday at 7am. Support the Show

  5. Jul 11

    Blue Chair Podcast Ep. 17 The Gospel of John Part 1

    Send us Fan Mail This month on the Blue Chair Podcast Pastor Jared and Charles discuss the expository series Signs & Glory. Dave Gamble joins as we discuss what the book of John has left us chewing on the past seven weeks. Tune in to hear about the A Fresh Wind's Sermons from the perspective of the blue chairs.  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 With the A Fresh Wind Church app, you can now take the WIND wherever you go! Access sermons, articles, videos, resources and more to help you discover more in Christ. PLAN YOUR VISIT We know it can be a little weird or even awkward visiting a church for the first time. That's why we created Plan Your Visit. We want to make your first visit as easy as possible, and actually take time to get to know you and your family. Plan Your Visit now to schedule your visit by letting us know you're coming. We will treat you like family from the moment you arrive. MAKE A DONATION Give today and help us continue bringing new content each and every week! We're so grateful for your generosity. Click the link below or simply text any amount to the number (844) 620-5380. DIG DEEPER Looking for even more content to help you learn and apply this week's message? Subscribe to the Pastor's Blog! New posts are available each Friday at 7am. Support the Show

    Blue Chair Podcast Ep. 17 The Gospel of John Part 1

  6. Jul 8

    Why People Deconstruct -- And How You Can Rebuild

    Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever felt disappointed with God, frustrated with church, or tempted to quietly slip out the side door, John 6 puts words to what’s happening under the surface. We talk about the “vending machine” version of faith where we show up, pay our dues, and expect Jesus to deliver the outcome we want. When life doesn’t cooperate, that transactional approach can turn into offense, burnout, and eventually deconstruction.  Pastor Ryan and Pastor Jared unpack why so many people stop attending church by age 30 and why the internet can feel like an easier place to process doubts than a local community. We make the case that questions are not a threat, they’re an invitation. Doubt can take you down a rung or lift you toward intimacy with God, depending on where you bring it and who you bring it to.  We also lay out five common reasons people walk away from Christianity: wanting provision without Jesus, wanting a movement without obedience, craving comfortable teaching, demanding Jesus on our terms, and choosing bread over a cross. Along the way, we talk about consumerism in the American church, what it means to “major on the majors,” and how to be a safe person for friends who are struggling without replacing Scripture with opinions.  If you’re deconstructing, our challenge is simple: do it here. Stay connected, ask the hard questions, and let God rebuild what’s shaky on a foundation that lasts. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s wrestling, and leave a review so more people can find help and hope. 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 With the A Fresh Wind Church app, you can now take the WIND wherever you go! Access sermons, articles, videos, resources and more to help you discover more in Christ. PLAN YOUR VISIT We know it can be a little weird or even awkward visiting a church for the first time. That's why we created Plan Your Visit. We want to make your first visit as easy as possible, and actually take time to get to know you and your family. Plan Your Visit now to schedule your visit by letting us know you're coming. We will treat you like family from the moment you arrive. MAKE A DONATION Give today and help us continue bringing new content each and every week! We're so grateful for your generosity. Click the link below or simply text any amount to the number (844) 620-5380. DIG DEEPER Looking for even more content to help you learn and apply this week's message? Subscribe to the Pastor's Blog! New posts are available each Friday at 7am. Support the Show

  7. Jul 1

    Finding Christ in The Scriptures

    Send us Fan Mail Jesus walks up to a man who has been paralyzed for 38 years and asks a question that feels almost unfair: “Do you want to be made whole?” Pastor Ryan and Pastor Tim slow down in John 5 and let that line do its work, because it exposes more than a physical condition. It gets underneath our excuses, our coping habits, and the parts of us that want comfort without surrender. We talk about the difference between being healed and being made whole, and why Jesus presses on desire, not just behavior. Whether it’s addiction, bitterness, anger, or a sin we have learned to protect, the prayer we keep coming back to is simple and terrifying: “God, change my want-tos.” That is what real sanctification and Christian discipleship looks like, not a band-aid so we can keep functioning, but a deeper restoration that reaches spirit, soul, and body. Then the story turns sharp as the miracle happens on the Sabbath. The religious leaders miss the wonder and fixate on a mat, showing how man-made traditions can eclipse mercy and even weaponize Scripture. John 5 also wipes out the idea that Jesus never claimed to be God, as He speaks with shocking clarity about His unity with the Father and calls multiple witnesses to the truth. If you want a better way to study the Bible, we end with practical guidance: go to Scripture with Jesus, not just to learn about Him. Try praying “Speak to me,” look for Christ in every text, turn reading into conversation, memorize what grips your heart, and share it with others. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can discover more in Christ. 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 With the A Fresh Wind Church app, you can now take the WIND wherever you go! Access sermons, articles, videos, resources and more to help you discover more in Christ. PLAN YOUR VISIT We know it can be a little weird or even awkward visiting a church for the first time. That's why we created Plan Your Visit. We want to make your first visit as easy as possible, and actually take time to get to know you and your family. Plan Your Visit now to schedule your visit by letting us know you're coming. We will treat you like family from the moment you arrive. MAKE A DONATION Give today and help us continue bringing new content each and every week! We're so grateful for your generosity. Click the link below or simply text any amount to the number (844) 620-5380. DIG DEEPER Looking for even more content to help you learn and apply this week's message? Subscribe to the Pastor's Blog! New posts are available each Friday at 7am. Support the Show

  8. Jun 24

    Faith That Walks Home

    Send us Fan Mail A father walks about twenty miles uphill with one thought in his head: my son is dying, and I have to get to Jesus. That’s where our conversation in John chapter 4 takes us, and it’s why this Sunday message fit Father’s Day so perfectly. We start earlier in the chapter with the woman at the well and the offer of living water, then zoom out to what Jesus is doing on purpose: breaking through hatred, crossing cultural lines, and proving that no one is beyond the reach of grace. From Samaria to Cana, the theme sharpens. Jesus returns to the place of his first miracle, but the crowd shows up hungry for signs and wonders. When a royal official pleads for help, Jesus refuses to be a traveling magic show and calls out the deeper issue: faith that depends on spectacle. Then comes the shocker. Jesus sends the father home with nothing but a promise, and the man believes him. The miracle happens twenty miles away, right on time, and an entire household comes to faith. We also get painfully practical about Christian fatherhood and spiritual leadership in the home: why dads matter, what obedience looks like when it’s inconvenient, and four challenges we can actually live out this week. If you want a deeper trust in Jesus and a clearer vision for your family, this one will push you in a good way. Subscribe for more, share this with a dad who needs encouragement, and leave a review so more people can find the Midweek Podcast. What’s one area where you need to take Jesus at his word and walk it out? 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 With the A Fresh Wind Church app, you can now take the WIND wherever you go! Access sermons, articles, videos, resources and more to help you discover more in Christ. PLAN YOUR VISIT We know it can be a little weird or even awkward visiting a church for the first time. That's why we created Plan Your Visit. We want to make your first visit as easy as possible, and actually take time to get to know you and your family. Plan Your Visit now to schedule your visit by letting us know you're coming. We will treat you like family from the moment you arrive. MAKE A DONATION Give today and help us continue bringing new content each and every week! We're so grateful for your generosity. Click the link below or simply text any amount to the number (844) 620-5380. DIG DEEPER Looking for even more content to help you learn and apply this week's message? Subscribe to the Pastor's Blog! New posts are available each Friday at 7am. Support the Show

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    A Fresh Wind Church
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
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