Faith Arising

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Emanuel Padilla talks to T.I. Frazier about growing up with pastor parents, writing for children, and his most recent book, a personal story about his Christian journey

 
 

In this episode of OP Talks, Emanuel Padilla talks to T.I. Frazier about growing up with parents who were pastors, writing for children, and about his most recent book, Faith Arising (Timothy Frazier, 2022), which charts his journey of discovery and explores Christian teachings. The book invites readers “to critically examine key moments in your life where you felt lost, heartbroken, inspired, challenged, courageous, overwhelmed, and at peace.” His devotional Faith Growth Stages is forthcoming in 2023.

Born on the East Coast and partly raised in Southern California, Frazier served ten years with the United States Army National Guard in various roles, including Chaplain Assistant. “As a Boricua, but also African-American, we’re storytellers. And being able to share our story is a way of sharing our legacy. Why we do what we do,” says Frazier, who is the proud father of a three-year-old and also the author of the children’s book Lauren the Cow (Timothy Frazier, 2022). “The stories, lessons learned,” he tells Padilla, “they're really stories about our faith, and the more we can share our journey— and being honest about it, even in the places that are difficult—it becomes an adventure that others can learn from.”

 
 

Faith Arising (Timothy Frazier, 2022) by T.I. Frazier

 

Lauren the Cow (Timothy Frazier, 2022) by T.I. Frazier

 
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T.I. Frazier

T.I. Frazier is a writer of inspirational books and children’s stories. Born on the East Coast and partly raised in Southern California, Frazier served ten years with the United States Army National Guard in various roles, including Chaplain Assistant, and was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He holds an undergraduate degree in Sociology from Calvin University and an MBA from Western Governor’s University. He has worked in a variety of financial-related roles, including business banking, private banking, analysis, and procurement in the healthcare and food industries. Currently, Frazier works for a trust company as he continues to write, teach, motivate, and serve others, empowering them to strive past the unknown and to explore their passions. He is the author of Faith Arising (Timothy Frazier, 2022), the forthcoming devotional Faith Growth Stages (Timothy Frazier, 2023), and the children’s book Lauren the Cow (Timothy Frazier, 2022). He lives with his family in Michigan; when he isn’t running around, playing with his three-year-old son and wife Lauren, he may be on a farm with his faithful dog Rocky and cat Al.

 
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Emanuel Padilla

Emanuel Padilla is president of World Outspoken, a ministry preparing the mestizo church for cultural change. After years as an undergraduate instructor, he now develops accessible resources and training for bi-cultural Christians facing questions of identity, culture, and theology. Emanuel is completing a PhD in Theological and Ethical studies at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. He also serves at The Brook, a church on the northwest side of Chicago, along with his wife Kelly. Connect with him on Facebook and Twitter for more on his research into theology and culture.

 
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