Faith Over Breakfast

Pastor Eric, Pastor Andy, and Bryan Betz

Pastors from two creative communities, Andy Littleton and Eric Cepin, discuss the practical and theological dilemmas of ministering in a post-modern world.

  • 53 minutes 51 seconds
    #5043 Heaven, the Kingdom of God, and How to Live It Out Today

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    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. 

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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 to live a life of faith in today's world. Whether you're a seasoned Christian or just starting on your faith journey, this podcast is the perfect companion for your morning routine. So join Pastors Andy and Eric each week as they explore the intersections of faith, food, and life over a delicious breakfast.

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    28 February 2025, 5:00 pm
  • 58 minutes 7 seconds
    #5042 Spiritual Gifts, Celebrity Faith, and the Local Church

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     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 formed by the Spirit in community. 

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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 to live a life of faith in today's world. Whether you're a seasoned Christian or just starting on your faith journey, this podcast is the perfect companion for your morning routine. So join Pastors Andy and Eric each week as they explore the intersections of faith, food, and life over a delicious breakfast.

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    6 February 2025, 4:00 pm
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    #5041 When Faith Meets Power: Bishop Budde and President Trump

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    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. 

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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 to live a life of faith in today's world. Whether you're a seasoned Christian or just starting on your faith journey, this podcast is the perfect companion for your morning routine. So join Pastors Andy and Eric each week as they explore the intersections of faith, food, and life over a delicious breakfast.

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    28 January 2025, 10:00 pm
  • 57 minutes 58 seconds
    #5040 Grief and Gratitude: Eric Reflects on His Mother, Patti Cepin

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     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 about his mother and the impact she had on his life. 

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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 to live a life of faith in today's world. Whether you're a seasoned Christian or just starting on your faith journey, this podcast is the perfect companion for your morning routine. So join Pastors Andy and Eric each week as they explore the intersections of faith, food, and life over a delicious breakfast.

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    14 January 2025, 5:00 pm
  • 59 minutes 33 seconds
    #5039 Maturity

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    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 everyday rhythms of faith.

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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 to live a life of faith in today's world. Whether you're a seasoned Christian or just starting on your faith journey, this podcast is the perfect companion for your morning routine. So join Pastors Andy and Eric each week as they explore the intersections of faith, food, and life over a delicious breakfast.

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    18 December 2024, 5:00 pm
  • 56 minutes 59 seconds
    #5038 Limericks For Our Senseis

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    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 guides the discussion, encouraging the pastors to reflect on their relationship and the ways Rod has influenced Andy’s perspective on leadership and ministry.

    Limericks For Our Senseis

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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 to live a life of faith in today's world. Whether you're a seasoned Christian or just starting on your faith journey, this podcast is the perfect companion for your morning routine. So join Pastors Andy and Eric each week as they explore the intersections of faith, food, and life over a delicious breakfast.

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    25 November 2024, 7:00 pm
  • 52 minutes 39 seconds
    #5037 All Souls Procession

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     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 missional mindset might approach the event compared to those discipling individuals emerging from pagan backgrounds. It’s a thought-provoking dialogue on how faith intersects with cultural expressions of longing, memory, and hope. 

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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 to live a life of faith in today's world. Whether you're a seasoned Christian or just starting on your faith journey, this podcast is the perfect companion for your morning routine. So join Pastors Andy and Eric each week as they explore the intersections of faith, food, and life over a delicious breakfast.

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    21 November 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 53 minutes 42 seconds
    #5036 Donald Trump: Rise, Fall, and Resurgence

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     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 right are intertwining their electoral hopes with the will of God. These are uneasy, unusual times, and Eric and Andy reflect on what it means to live faithfully amid the tension and uncertainty. 

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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 to live a life of faith in today's world. Whether you're a seasoned Christian or just starting on your faith journey, this podcast is the perfect companion for your morning routine. So join Pastors Andy and Eric each week as they explore the intersections of faith, food, and life over a delicious breakfast.

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    12 November 2024, 7:00 pm
  • 38 minutes 10 seconds
    #5035 Was Pastor Appreciation Month a Bust?

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    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.

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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 to live a life of faith in today's world. Whether you're a seasoned Christian or just starting on your faith journey, this podcast is the perfect companion for your morning routine. So join Pastors Andy and Eric each week as they explore the intersections of faith, food, and life over a delicious breakfast.

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    6 November 2024, 5:00 pm
  • 53 minutes 34 seconds
    #5034 Replay: Andre Henry, Walter Wink, Guns, and Martin Luther King Jr

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     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 still holding to the grace and humility that Christ exemplifies. Throughout, they emphasize the need for self-reflection, repentance, and a commitment to justice that goes beyond words, seeking to live out the kind of radical love that the gospel demands. 

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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 to live a life of faith in today's world. Whether you're a seasoned Christian or just starting on your faith journey, this podcast is the perfect companion for your morning routine. So join Pastors Andy and Eric each week as they explore the intersections of faith, food, and life over a delicious breakfast.

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    25 October 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 33 minutes 10 seconds
    #5033 Healing Crystals

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    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. 

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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 to live a life of faith in today's world. Whether you're a seasoned Christian or just starting on your faith journey, this podcast is the perfect companion for your morning routine. So join Pastors Andy and Eric each week as they explore the intersections of faith, food, and life over a delicious breakfast.

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    11 October 2024, 4:00 pm
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