Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of the Faith Over Breakfast Podcast, Pastor Andy and Pastor Eric sit down with Paul Vanderklay and others to talk through Paul’s unexpected rise in visibility after his interview with Jordan Peterson. Support the show SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgive "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 a...
Jun 12, 2025•53 min
Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this enlightening episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy sit down to discuss the enigmatic figure that is Miley Cyrus. Often dubbed the voice of her generation, Cyrus has been both adored and criticized for her bold expressions and transformative musical journey. Drawing parallels, our hosts draw attention to other iconic figures like Madonna and Britney Spears. They recognize the shared thread of pushing boundaries and the evo...
Jun 04, 2025•38 min
Send us a Text Message - include your name! This marks the 50th episode of Faith Over Breakfast Season 5—an unexpected milestone that landed in a conversation worth celebrating. In this episode, Pastor Andy reconnects with Andrew Hamilton, all the way from Australia, finding that rare window where Arizona mornings meet Australian evenings. Both men have written books on bivocational ministry—Andy’s Part Time Pastoring and Andrew’s The Future is Bivocational ( https://a.co/d/eqUToXk ). While they...
May 14, 2025•52 min
Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast , Pastor Eric lets it all out—raw, unfiltered, and uncomfortably real. He speaks not from a manuscript, but from the mess of his mind and heart. Thoughts pour out in no particular order—some heavy, some searching, others simply honest. It’s not polished. It’s not tidy. But it is true. Pastor Andy, ever the steady companion, does his best to keep pace—offering presence more than answers, listening as much as respo...
May 06, 2025•52 min
Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast , Pastor Andy finds himself tangled in a web of existential distress—struggling under the weight of life's unpredictability and wondering aloud whether God is simply trying to teach him some hard-earned lesson. He voices what so many feel but rarely articulate: the burden of being, the anxiety of responsibility, the exhausting ambiguity of meaning in the midst of suffering. Pastor Eric, meanwhile, plays the role ...
Apr 23, 2025•59 min
Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast , Pastor Eric and Andy talk friendship—what it is, what it isn’t, and how it shifts as we grow older. They reflect on their own bond, share stories of childhood friends who’ve stuck around, and explore what it takes to form meaningful new connections as adults. Andy Littleton's Link - Friendship Support the show SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgive "Faith Over Breakfast with Pastors Andy ...
Apr 15, 2025•54 min
Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy take an unhurried, winding path toward a conversation about John Mark Comer, the new charismatic movement, and the weight of life itself. There’s a weariness in their voices—not the kind that shuts down conversation, but the kind that makes room for something real. Stripped of pretense, their words carry the quiet strength of men who know both struggle and hope. What unfolds isn’t just a discussion; it’s an ...
Mar 19, 2025•51 min
Send us a Text Message - include your name! On this episode of Faith Over Breakfast , Pastor Eric and Andy settle in with their coffee and let the conversation flow. They touch on everything from the nuances of a good brew to the complexities of politics—yes, even Trump—before turning their attention to what it means to follow Jesus in the midst of it all. Support the show SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgive "Faith Over Breakfast with Pastors Andy & Eric" is a weekl...
Mar 11, 2025•54 min
Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this podcast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy open up about their friendship, the role of AI, and the fading practice of hospitality—all while keeping stability, relationship, and repentance at the heart of the conversation. Support the show SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgive "Faith Over Breakfast with Pastors Andy & Eric" is a weekly podcast where Pastors Andy and Eric come together over a imaginary delicious breakfast to...
Mar 06, 2025•59 min
Send us a Text Message - include your name! On this episode of the Faith Over Breakfast podcast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy sit down to discuss the Kingdom of God. Their conversation stems from a listener's question about heaven, the Kingdom, and what it means to talk about it, live into it, and embody it in daily life. It's a thoughtful exchange, shaped by curiosity and a desire to make this profound reality tangible. Support the show SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgi...
Feb 28, 2025•53 min
Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of the Faith Over Breakfast podcast, Pastors Eric and Andy reflect on what might be the movement of the Holy Spirit among celebrities. They highlight several well-known figures whose lives have been profoundly changed, now walking out their faith with humility and boldness in the public eye. From there, the conversation turns to the life of the local church—how spiritual gifts take shape within the body of Christ and what it means to be...
Feb 06, 2025•57 min
Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast , Pastor Eric and Andy reflect on Bishop Budde’s sermon delivered during Trump’s inauguration. They explore the controversy it sparked, particularly how Trump responded in a hostile manner. Together, they consider how Christians should navigate their relationship with the governments they live under and discuss what it might look like to approach Trump’s presidency over the next four years with wisdom and faith. ...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Send us a Text Message - include your name! In their first episode of 2025, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy settle in behind the microphones to reconnect and share what’s on their hearts. Most of this Faith Over Breakfast episode revolves around Eric reflecting on his mother, who recently passed away. The conversation is unfiltered and deeply personal, inviting listeners into Eric's journey through sadness and grief. Yet, even in the heaviness, a thread of hope runs through as he speaks tenderly abo...
Jan 14, 2025•57 min
Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy dust off the microphones and engage in a lively conversation about maturity—what it is, where it comes from, and how to cultivate it. Their focus is spiritual maturity: the art of growing in your relationship with Jesus and learning to live it out within His community. The dialogue is thoughtful yet practical, inviting listeners to consider what it means to practice maturity in the ev...
Dec 18, 2024•59 min
Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of the Faith Over Breakfast and Healing the City podcasts, Pastor Eric brings the two shows together for a special joint conversation. He sits down with Pastor Rod and Pastor Andy to discuss their new book, Limericks For Our Senseis: A Not New Non-Model of Leadership Development. Having worked closely with Rod for many years, Eric is well-acquainted with many of the stories shared in the book. Drawing on this insight, he skillfully guid...
Nov 25, 2024•56 min
Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast , Pastors Eric and Andy meander through a lively discussion on Tucson's All Souls Procession, an event rich with symbolism and emotion. Their conversation invites us to consider how Christians might thoughtfully engage with such a gathering. They explore its cultural and spiritual roots, reflecting on why so many are drawn to participate. Along the way, they discuss differing approaches: how those with a missiona...
Nov 21, 2024•52 min
Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast , Pastors Eric and Andy venture into the whirlwind that is American politics, taking a thoughtful, unflinching look at the election, and the complicated, seemingly unbreakable narrative arc of Donald Trump—his rise, fall, and resurgence. They explore where our culture might be headed, how the Democratic Party has, in many ways, missed the mark in capturing key aspects of the American spirit, and how some on the r...
Nov 12, 2024•53 min
Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastors Eric and Andy talk through the heart behind Pastor Appreciation Month. They share what kind of care resonates most with them personally, and reflect on their approach to extending that same care to others. It's a conversation about gratitude, connection, and the unique ways they feel supported in ministry. Karl Vater Essay Support the show SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgive "Fa...
Nov 06, 2024•37 min
Send us a Text Message - include your name! Eric and Andy tackle the challenging and ever-present reality of racism. They explore how it's woven into the fabric of society, highlighting the ways we contribute to it—sometimes intentionally, but often without even realizing it. The conversation doesn't shy away from the uncomfortable truths, as they dig into what it means to confront systemic injustice. They turn to the gospel, looking for guidance on how to speak truth to those in power while sti...
Oct 25, 2024•53 min
Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of the Faith Over Breakfast podcast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy tackle the topic of crystals and their role in our culture. They take a closer look at the unique sub-culture in Tucson, where many believe these stones hold healing properties and offer grounding energy. The conversation shifts toward how Christians might understand these beliefs and considers the potential opportunities for sharing the gospel in this context. The Promise...
Oct 11, 2024•32 min
Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Andy and Eric take a moment to talk about bitcoin. Their conversation springs from another podcast called Thank God For Bitcoin . Eric is particularly energized by the potential he sees for bitcoin, especially how it could be a game changer for missionaries in developing countries and a lifeline for people stuck in collapsing economies. Andy shares his thoughts from a different angle, adding his own perspective ...
Sep 24, 2024•30 min
Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Andy and Pastor Eric respond to a listener's question about why emotions often run high in church and why change can feel so unsettling. They explore how to navigate transitions within a church community, examining both the personal impact and ways to support others through the process. The conversation also touches on the deep human need for stability and how that plays a role in our responses to change....
Sep 06, 2024•44 min
Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this engaging episode of Faith Over Breakfast, pastors Eric and Andy weave through an array of intriguing topics, touching on politics, the upcoming election, the DNC convention, and the timeless wisdom of Ecclesiastes. With their unique blend of insight and humor, they even venture into the delicate territory of explaining the meaning of the Rainbow flag to children. As always, their conversation feels like you’ve pulled up a chair at the table wit...
Aug 27, 2024•51 min
Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy engage in a lively discussion about their admittedly unqualified knowledge of science, evolution, the scientific method, and shooting stars. Their conversation, filled with humor and humility, explores these complex topics from a layman's perspective. As the episode progresses, they make a surprising shift in subject, offering heartfelt parenting tips to their listeners. This blend of...
Aug 06, 2024•30 min
Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this captivating episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Andy and Pastor Eric dive into a lively discussion about Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. They not only explore the unique playing styles and levels of fame these athletes possess but also venture into a deeper conversation about societal norms. Our culture has been conditioned to view and consume women's sports and their public personas very differently from their male counterparts. As the past...
Jul 23, 2024•57 min
Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Eric and Pastor Andy tackle the often contentious subject of politics. Their conversation spans sensitive topics such as abortion and Kingdom politics, contrasting the principles of the upside-down Kingdom with the dynamics of American politics. Along the way, they venture into an intriguing side discussion about the experience of preaching in other people's churches. Pastor Eric shares his insights about...
Jul 16, 2024•59 min
Send us a Text Message - include your name! SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgive In this engaging episode of Faith Over Breakfast, pastors Eric and Andy have a spirited discussion about Justin Timberlake's recent DUI. However, the main focus is on the metamodern wave sweeping through our collective consciousness. Throughout their conversation, they explore the cultural shifts in the U.S. over the past 125 years, tracing the journey from modernism to postmodernism and fin...
Jul 02, 2024•46 min
Send us a Text Message - include your name! SUPPORT THE SHOW In this episode of the FOB podcast, Pastor Eric and Andy engage in a thoughtful conversation about perfection and the pursuit of excellence. They share their journeys toward accepting brokenness and the imperfections of life. The discussion also touches on the themes from the book "The Trellis and the Vine," offering valuable insights. Additionally, they explore their own insecurities, which often emerge when they relinquish control an...
Jun 21, 2024•46 min
Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Pastor Andy and Eric explore the nature of friendship and its often elusive quality. Their conversation delves into the complexities of forming and maintaining genuine connections in a fast-paced world. Additionally, they address Rosaria Butterfield's critique of Preston Sprinkle, leading to a thought-provoking discussion on how the church handles same-sex issues. Pastor Andy and Eric emphasize the importance of...
Jun 10, 2024•50 min
Send us a Text Message - include your name! In this episode of Faith Over Breakfast, Eric and Andy are at it again, tackling a new topic—wading through the complexities of weight loss, faith, and their own struggles. The discussion is refreshingly honest, covering weight loss, exercise, and the journey of living a disciplined life. Support the show SUPPORT THE SHOW BEYOND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1. CASH APP 2. Justgive "Faith Over Breakfast with Pastors Andy & Eric" is a weekly podcast where Pastors A...
May 28, 2024•46 min
