The Journey Inside

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This podcast is for our children—but I want the listeners to be…YOU―the adults in their lives. Our kids are coping with enormous challenges, and they look to us for strength, guidance, and hope.

We may differ in our views, backgrounds, and experiences, but together we are part of one American family. As the significant adults in their lives, we hold the power to model values, protect their well-being, and nurture their mental, social, physical, and emotional health.

Through The Journey Inside, I invite you to walk with me as we look at life through our children’s eyes. Not through theories or step-by-step plans, but through simple stories, songs, and reflections that remind us of our “better angels”—the empathy, imagination, and compassion we all carry within.

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4 days ago

Meeting Millie

4 days ago

In this episode of THE JOURNEY INSIDE, Andrew Phillips introduces you to Millie from his novel In Jake’s Shoes—the kind of steady, quietly essential person who holds a family together when emotions run high. As you spend a few minutes with Millie, you might find yourself thinking about the “Millie” in your own life… or realizing you may be that person for someone else.

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Original music by Andrew C. Phillips and Gray Young, lead guitarist and vocalist Chas McKeown.

Thursday Jan 29, 2026

Sandcastle Magic-Episode 3

Thursday Jan 29, 2026

When your child’s feelings come fast and big… what happens on your face before you say a word? In this episode, Andy Phillips shares two excerpts from Jake’s letters in IN JAKE’S SHOES—and then tells a whimsical, tender story called Sandcastle Magic (mermaids, a shell crown, and a decision before morning) to explore what unconditional love feels like when a child feels overwhelmed.

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Original music by Andrew C. Phillips and Gray Young, lead guitarist and vocalist Chas McKeown.

Friday Jan 16, 2026

Sailing Ships and the Light Inside Kids

Friday Jan 16, 2026

In THE JOURNEY INSIDE — “Sailing Ships,” host Andy Phillips tells a true education story from a fourth/fifth-grade classroom where students create a song together—and one hesitant child finally finds belonging.

This episode explores social-emotional learning through storytelling, how creativity builds community, and why connection often reaches kids faster than correction. The story also ties into Andy’s upcoming novel IN JAKE’S SHOES, which centers on what can change when someone learns to see a child’s world from the inside.

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Original music by Andrew C. Phillips and Gray Young, lead guitarist and vocalist Chas McKeown.

Thursday Dec 18, 2025

The Light Inside

Thursday Dec 18, 2025

In the debut episode of THE JOURNEY INSIDE, host Andy Phillips shares the personal story behind his novel In Jake’s Shoes. Through letters written by a grieving young boy to his grandmother, Andy explores loss, empathy, and seeing life through a child’s eyes—inviting parents and educators to reflect on the impact we have on the children we love. Learn more at www.andrewcphillips.com

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Original music by Andrew C. Phillips and Gray Young, lead guitarist and vocalist Chas McKeown.

About Andrew C. Phillips

Andrew C Phillips is an author, storyteller, and dreamer whose life’s work centers on the transformative power of stories, connection, and imagination. His debut novel, In Jake’s Shoes (Black Rose Writing, launching April 2026), delves into themes of family, loss, and the unexpected gifts that love can leave behind. Together with his wife, Andrew created the Singing to Read story-songbooks for elementary-aged children—blending literacy and music to make learning joyful. His picture book, Sandcastling, celebrates the wonder of imagination as children build castles on the beach.

From an early age, sharing stories and memories has been Andrew’s way of connecting—with family, friends, and especially children. After losing his mother in the early 1980s, stories became a way to honor her light and keep her spirit alive. As a teacher, principal, father, and grandfather, Andrew has learned that storytelling helps us see life through another’s eyes and hold on to the people we love. Whether on the page, in a song, or spoken aloud, storytelling is how he shares who he is, what he believes, and how he makes sense of the world.

Driven by the belief that there is a special light inside every person, Andrew is always dreaming—seeking to understand how others see the world and to help them discover their own unique spark. As an educator and parent, he is passionate about journeying inside the minds of children, learning to walk in their shoes, and inspiring others to do the same. Through his podcast, “The Journey Inside,” Andrew invites listeners to see life through a child’s eyes, and to explore stories, songs, and ideas that nurture courage, kindness, and hope. He dreams of a world where children grow up surrounded by inspiration and role models who help them shine.

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Original music by: Andrew C. Phillips and Gray Young, lead guitarist and vocalist Chas McKeown.

* Podcast produced and managed by: A Niche N Time Productions, where your niche becomes the focus and thoughtful production creates the magic behind every story.