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DA421 | Jamie Winship FROM THE VAULT - Fear, Faith, & Fatherhood in a War Zone - PART 1

Feb 12, 2026
Jamie Winship, a former police officer turned international peacemaker, recounts praying for invisibility while fleeing a collapsing government in Indonesia. He talks about why fear undermines intentional fathering. He shares two daily questions to ask God and how identity in Christ shapes courageous parenting. Practical tips include gamifying readiness and choosing presence for your kids' formation.
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ANECDOTE

Praying For Invisibility In Indonesia

  • Jamie Winship prayed with his kids for invisibility while living in Indonesia during a government collapse.
  • The family believed God hid them as a hostile mob passed their van unharmed.
ANECDOTE

Gamifying Emergency Preparedness

  • Jamie prepared his sons by packing bags, practicing evacuation routes, and making it a game.
  • They treated fear as information and built faith through knowledge and practice.
ADVICE

Ask Two Questions Before You Act

  • Ask God two questions: "What do You want me to know?" and "What do You want me to do?" before acting.
  • Model that posture for others so they learn to hear and respond to God in real situations.
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