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.

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.

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.