If We Didn’t Have Kids

This episode of The Journey Inside reflects on a simple moment that grew into something more—a song, a memory, and a reminder of how children make meaning in ways we don’t always expect.

Through a return to that moment, it explores what happens when we step back, listen more closely, and allow understanding to unfold on its own.

A quiet look at connection, perspective, and the small beginnings that often matter most.

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

Not all friendships begin the way we expect.

Sometimes they start in the space between being left out… and being noticed.

The Journey Inside explores the moments in childhood that don’t seem important at the time—but end up shaping who we become.

If you’ve ever wondered why certain memories still stay with you…this episode will take you there.

If this episode stayed with you, I’d be grateful if you shared it with someone who might need it today.

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

On the day In Jake’s Shoes enters the world, Andy Phillips shares the deeply personal journey behind the story—shaped by childhood wonder, loss, and a lifelong desire to see through the eyes of a child. What began as a young boy’s letters to his grandmother became a powerful reminder that the moments that matter most are often the ones we don’t recognize until much later. This is an invitation to pause, to listen, and maybe…to step into someone else’s shoes.

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

Sometimes the moments we share with our children don’t end… they quietly disappear.

In this episode of The Journey Inside, Andy reflects on the changing nature of childhood play, memory, and connection through one of Jake’s letters from In Jake’s Shoes.

What do we carry with us—and what do our children remember?

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

Children move in and out of “I’m okay” and “I’m not okay” states of mind more often than we realize. In this episode of The Journey Inside, Andy reflects on how those moments can quietly become beliefs about who a child thinks they are. Through excerpts from Jake’s letters in In Jake’s Shoes, we explore how behavior we see on the surface may be connected to something deeper forming underneath. The next time you notice a behavior in a child, pause and ask yourself: What might they be believing right now?

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

What’s something you’re saving that you can’t throw away — and why?

In this episode of The Journey Inside, Andy Phillips explores the quiet “boxes” we all keep — attics, drawers, photo albums, old files, text threads — and the memories tucked inside them.

Sometimes what we’re holding onto on the outside… is pointing to something we’ve been avoiding on the inside.

Through a rediscovered childhood story and an honest reflection about family, this episode gently asks:

What are we really holding onto?

And what might it be trying to tell us?

If you’re drawn to stories about empathy, family, and seeing through someone else’s eyes, my novel In Jake’s Shoes explores many of these same questions.

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

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.

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.