Finding Free Podcast

Amy & Craig Andrews
  • 4.8 (52)
  • RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY

Finding Free Podcast is a place for exploration and wandering, where you can sift through your own life and faith, and uncover the truths about yourself that have been there all along. Amy and Craig Andrews are regular people who want to create safe space for all to explore questions of faith and culture. Our hope is that these conversations can be a place for you to interact with real stories of real people learning what it means to truly live out their full, meaningful and authentic lives. May this be a space for you to find rest, community and encouragement for your own journey to finding your free, even when it doesn't always look like what's expected.

  1. Navigating Polarities in Difficult Conversations

    11/04/2025

    Navigating Polarities in Difficult Conversations

    It's challenging to communicate when emotions and passions are at their peak.  To be honest, many times we aren't really taught how to discuss difficult topics with those whom we may disagree. With polarized opinions about almost everything at an all time high, having conversations on difficult subjects can feel like landmines we would rather avoid entirely.   But we were made for connection. We are wired to learn and grow from and worth each other. How do we talk about difficult topics with those we love? What are some of the polarities we must navigate in our current society? In this episode, we talk about a few of the polarities evident today and share together about the struggles and joys of staying engaged.   Hosts: Amy & Craig Andrews, Jeff Bell Music by: Tucker Fry Web Design & Graphics by: Shannon Cox Produced & Edited by: Craig Andrews

    1h 22m
  2. The Intersection of Radical Human Enhancement and Faith with Dr. Calvin Mercer

    05/23/2025

    The Intersection of Radical Human Enhancement and Faith with Dr. Calvin Mercer

    If you could choose to live forever, would you want to?  If a scientific advancement could make it possible for you to reverse aging, would you make a jump for the fountain of youth?     In this episode, we talk with Dr. Calvin Mercer, co-author of Religion and the Technological Future.  Dr. Mercer has spent the last several decades researching the intersection of radical human enhancements and increased human longevity with the areas of spirituality and faith.  What are the spiritual implications of technologies like artificial intelligence, cryogenics, mind uploading, super intelligence and super longevity?  How do faith and science interact with human advancement as these technologies become realities?   You don't want to miss out on this mind-blowing conversation that brings light to the actual possibilities that used to only be considered science fiction.  This was a fascinating conversation and we could have talked with Calvin all night!   Explicit Content: Language Hosts: Amy & Craig Andrews, Jeff Bell Music by: Tucker Fry Web Design & Graphics by: Shannon Cox Produced & Edited by: Craig Andrews

    1h 43m
  3. 10,000 Reasons to Celebrate

    11/28/2024

    10,000 Reasons to Celebrate

    New Milestone Unlocked! We passed 10,000 downloads! We are celebrating 10,000 downloads for Finding Free Podcast with laughs, champagne and a trip down memory lane. Hear our reflections on the best parts of podcasting and what we have found to be the most challenging. We wrap it up with a few off-the-cuff Top Ten lists (because Top Ten-Thousand would have taken too long) just for fun!    We could not be celebrating crossing the 10,000 download threshold without each of YOU, our badass listeners. So thank you for making this possible and for sharing our words with others.   Pound Bakes Link: https://www.facebook.com/PoundBakes.NC?mibextid=LQQJ4d   Pound Bakes Order Form Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2R4TTWFS-WE3tap8o4TvsyYAhNta7A30e9JIM6BMNhRTAPg/viewform   Explicit Content: Language Hosts: Amy & Craig Andrews, Jeff Bell Music by: Tucker Fry Web Design & Graphics by: Shannon Cox Produced & Edited by: Craig Andrews

    1h 33m
  4. Unpacking Christian Nationalism with Chaplain Aaron Saufley

    10/29/2024

    Unpacking Christian Nationalism with Chaplain Aaron Saufley

    You don't have to be paying close attention to current events to have heard about Christian Nationalism.  Christian Nationalist ideas have been swimming in the water of society for centuries but has certainly emerged as a hot topic, especially during this election year.   In this podcast, Amy, Craig and Jeff sit down with Aaron Saufley, pastor at Jesus House in Greenville, NC and local hospice chaplain.  We break down some of the ideas of Christian Nationalism, give some definitions and talk about how we see this concept impacting society.  What is the history behind this movement and where is it heading?  It's definitely a timely conversation that you don't want to miss.   Explicit Content: Language Guest: Aaron Saufley Hosts: Amy & Craig Andrews, Jeff Bell Music by: Tucker Fry Web Design & Graphics by: Shannon Cox Produced & Edited by: Craig Andrews

    1h 10m
  5. Changing Church Culture: A Conversation with Stan Mitchell

    09/27/2024

    Changing Church Culture: A Conversation with Stan Mitchell

    In order for the Church to continue to be God's presence in the world, people must be wiling to dream, think, plan and prioritize differently.  Sometimes this means rethinking long-held beliefs or traditional ways of thinking.   What does God think of us?  And how does "the work of the Church" reflect that?  Are we desiring a new way of being the Church, yet still mired in a concept of God that is based on original separation?   Stan Mitchell joins us to explore the intrinsic connection between humanity and God that has always been present, and how living into that connection can create a more free and responsive way to be faithful.   Join us for a deep and thought provoking conversation as we talk with Stan about how this mindset is an integral part of changing church culture.   Explicit Content: Language Hosts: Amy & Craig Andrews, Jeff Bell Music by: Tucker Fry Web Design & Graphics by: Shannon Cox Produced & Edited by: Craig Andrews

    1h 17m
  6. Changing Church Culture

    07/13/2024

    Changing Church Culture

    It is very common for us at Finding Free to talk a lot about the Church. What are the trends we see happening? What seems to be on the horizon for the Church to tackle?  Most especially- we spend a lot of time on what the Church has missed, trailed woefully behind on, or just seemingly flat out ignored.   If you could change something about church culture, what would it be? Like snap your fingers and things be different kind of change. Forget the "change curves" and "giving people only as much as they can handle" and "people resist change because they resist losing what they know and love" ideologies for a minute—what would need to be different right now? In this episode, we talk about just this, asking ourselves and a few others to name the changes that are needed pronto for the church to continue to be the presence of Christ in the world. Yes, talking about the "but how do we get there" is important, but first we must name the issues that need to be different.   Explicit Content: Language Hosts: Amy & Craig Andrews, Jeff Bell Music by: Tucker Fry Web Design & Graphics by: Shannon Cox Produced & Edited by: Craig Andrews

    1h 12m
  7. Leaving Rapture Theology Behind with Chaplain Megan Joyner

    05/30/2024

    Leaving Rapture Theology Behind with Chaplain Megan Joyner

    If you grew up in the evangelical church culture, you are probably no stranger to rapture theology. Maybe you remember hearing detailed stories told about what the end of the world would be like or you may have poured over the Left Behind book series, using it as a map for what was to come.  Where did this theology come from and is this the only way to view the "end of the world as we know it?" (If you are now singing REM, you are welcome).   If that rings a bell for you (or sounds like a trumpet with some type of being riding in on a white horse) then you will feel right at home with our conversation on all things rapture.  Joining us on this episode is Megan Joyner, a chaplain with the U.S. National Guard.  We discuss how growing up with a fear based rapture theology impacted our thoughts and faith both then and now.   Explicit Content: Language Hosts: Amy & Craig Andrews, Jeff Bell Guest: Megan Joyner Music by: Tucker Fry Web Design & Graphics by: Shannon Cox Produced & Edited by: Craig Andrews

    1h 42m
  8. Christian Universalism with Chaplain Aaron Saufley

    04/23/2024

    Christian Universalism with Chaplain Aaron Saufley

    What if God saves everyone? Christian Universalism (the idea that God will save everyone and the earth somehow in the end) is one theory of atonement that theologians have discussed for centuries.  Though the idea of universal reconciliation was the most prominent atonement theory among early Christ followers, after around the 4th century multiple atonement theories began to surface.   Penal substitutionary atonement theory (the idea that humans are objects of God's wrath and destined to eternal torment in hell unless making a personal decision to believe that Jesus' death on the cross paid the sin debt humans owe to God) holds the space as the most prevalent theory among Christian evangelicals today.     In this episode, we dive into this topic with Aaron Saufley, local hospice chaplain and Cedarbridge partner who shares his wisdom and love of learning of all things, especially Christian Universalism.  So whether you like to geek out like we do about topics like this or you are just hearing conversations like this one for the first time, we invite you to learn and laugh with us!   Resources: Graces Saves All by David Artman Christ Triumphant by Thomas Allin Her Gates Will Never Be Shut by Bradley Jersak Destined for Joy by Alvin Kimel That All Shall Be Saved by David Bentley Hart   Explicit Content: Language Hosts: Amy & Craig Andrews, Jeff Bell Guest: Aaron Saufley Music by: Tucker Fry Web Design & Graphics by: Shannon Cox Produced & Edited by: Craig Andrews

    1h 33m
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Finding Free Podcast is a place for exploration and wandering, where you can sift through your own life and faith, and uncover the truths about yourself that have been there all along. Amy and Craig Andrews are regular people who want to create safe space for all to explore questions of faith and culture. Our hope is that these conversations can be a place for you to interact with real stories of real people learning what it means to truly live out their full, meaningful and authentic lives. May this be a space for you to find rest, community and encouragement for your own journey to finding your free, even when it doesn't always look like what's expected.

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  • Creator
    Amy & Craig Andrews
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright @ 2020
  • Show Website
    Finding Free Podcast