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Utah Wine Pastor
An eclectic mix of spiritual messages and tasting notes from a Christian pastor in Utah who takes the Bible and wine seriously, but not himself.
Episodes
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Msg - 10-25-26 - "The Reformation Is Not Finished"
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's take on Reformation Sunday. The story of David, Bathsheba, and Nathan show how real reformation starts with repentance.
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Msg - 10-11-26 - "God Always Comes Down"
Send us Fan Mail The Utah Wine Pastor takes a fresh look at the 10 Commandments and the relationship between Law and Gospel. This was recorded live at Good…
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Wine Update - Scott Harvey Wines and "Rest" Hotel - Amador County
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick talks about his recent trip to Amador County and two Zinfandels with a "story," Vineyard 1869 and the InZinerator, both from Scott…
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Msg - 09-20-26 "You Can't Go Without Leaving"
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick talks about the "call' of Abraham and Sarah and Jesus' Great Commission.
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Msg - 08-30-26 - "Trusting God with What He Has Given Us"
Send us Fan Mail The Utah Wine Pastor teaches on money and stewardship as a reflection of our trust in God's provision.
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Msg - "Who Are You? - Identity Theft, Algorithms, and Our Identity in Christ
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's final sermon on the Good Shepherd Mission of "Loving God, Loving Others and Making Disciples. He explores the Disciple's true…
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Msg - 08-02-26 "Become a Disciple before Making Disciples"
Send us Fan Mail The first of four messages on Part 3 of the Good Shepherd Mission of "Love God, Love Others, Make Disciples." Pastor Rick unpacks how Jesus…
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"Messy Mercy and the Power of Forgiveness"
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's message from 07-19-26 on "Loving Others" through forgiveness. He makes a clear distinction between forgiveness and…
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Msg - "Loving Others as Jesus Loves" 07-05-26
Send us Fan Mail Recorded live - Pastor Rick's message on the second part of the Good Shepherd Mission, "Love God, Love Others, Make Disciples." He unpacks…
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Msg - 06-28-26 "Loving God with All Our Strength"
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's message for June 28, 2026 - He unpacks what it means to love God with all our strength. Recorded live at Good Shepherd Lutheran…
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Msg - "Loving God with our Mind"
Send us Fan Mail Jesus said the greatest commandment was to love God with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength. Pastor Rick offers practical tips on how…
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Msg - "Loving God Means Following God"
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's message for the second Sunday after Pentecost. The first of a sermon series about "Love God." He talks about the difference…
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Msg - 05-24-26 "Before the Fire Fell"
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's message for Pentecost Sunday, 2026.
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Wine Update from Temecula - Adam and Eve Red Blend
Send us Fan Mail The Utah Wine Pastor's update on a fascinating red blend from Lorenzi Estate Vineyards and Winery in Temecula, California
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Msg - 05-03-26 "I Want to See Jesus"
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's message for the fifth Sunday of Easter - 05-03-26. He talks about how we look for God in all the wrong places.
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Msg - 04-26-26 "Delivered to be Sent"
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick message for the fourth Sunday of Easter. His take on Paul and Silas in prison and the miraculous conversion of the jailor.
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Wine Update - Whispering Angel Rose'
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's review on Whispering Angel Rose' and his and Bonnie's meal at P.F. Chang in Murray Utah.
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Msg - 04-12-26 - "Breathed On and Sent Out"
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's take on the "Preview" of Pentecost from John 20 where Jesus appears behind the locked doors to his Disciples and Thomas.
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Msg - 03-22-26 - "We Have No King but Caesar"
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's message for the fifth Sunday of Lent based on John 19:1–16, Psalm 146, Isaiah 53:1–5, and 1 Timothy 6:10–16
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Msg - Palm Sunday 2026 - "Seeing Jesus"
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's message for March 29, 2026, Palm Sunday. It's based on John 12:12-27 and asks us to consider different ways of seeing Jesus. We…
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Msg - 03-08-26 - "When We Fail, He Doesn't"
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's message for the third Sunday of Lent based on Peter's three denials of Jesus.
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Msg - 02-25-26 - "I am the Bread of Life"
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's mid-week homily for the second Wednesday in Lent.
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Msg - First Sunday of Lent - "Unbind Him and Let Him Go"
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's message for February 22, 2026 - the first Sunday of Lent. The story of Lazarus seen with fresh eyes,
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Apology and Msg for 02-08-26 - "The Power of God"
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick talks about accepting his recent call to be Interim Pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and offers this message based on John…
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Msg - 01-11-26 - "The REAL Miracle of Changing Water Into Wine"
Send us Fan Mail For the first Sunday of Epiphany, Pastor Rick digs into John 2:1-11 - where Jesus is made manifest in his home region of Galilee by changing…
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Msg - 01-04-26 - "The Darkness Has Not Overcome It"
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's message for the 10th day of Christmas. The message is based on Isaiah 9 and John 1.
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Wine Update - Larchago Rioja 2016
Send us Fan Mail The Utah Wine Pastor discusses a recent memorable meal with a really memorable red wine from Spain.
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Msg - Fourth Sunday of Advent - "Worth the Wait"
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's message for the fourth Sunday of Advent explores how Advent includes themes of waiting, promise, incarnation, and the fully…
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Msg - "First Sunday of Advent - Stay Awake!"
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's take on how the first Sunday of Advent prepares us for the birth of the Christ Child, the ultimate Return of the King and to…
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Memorable Meal - Roast Leg of Lamb
Send us Fan Mail The Utah Wine Pastor describes a recent memorable meal - Roasted and stuffed leg of lamb with roasted autumn veggies, two great appetizers and…
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Msg - All Saints Sunday - 11-02-25
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's take on All Saints Sunday based on Daniel 7 and Jesus' Sermon on the Plain from Luke 6.
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Wine Update - Turley Zinfandel 2022
Send us Fan Mail The Utah Wine Pastor gives tasting notes and recommendations for the 2022 Turley "California" Old Vines Zinfandel.
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Msg - 10-26-25 "Don't Give Up"
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's message on persistence in faith and prayer.
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Podcast - Kelly Ehrheart - 10/09/25
Send us Fan Mail Podcast with Kelly where we talk about her faith background, and her thoughts on Biblical worldview, family, marriage, and our reaction to the…
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Msg - 09-28-25 - "Willful Blindness"
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's take on Jesus' parable of the rich man and the beggar. Lazarus and how it relates to the willful blindness we experience today.
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Reaction to Charlie Kirk's Assassination
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick shares video by Wes Huff and comments on the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
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Msg - 09-03-25 - “The Humble Heart at the Lord’s Table.”
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's message for the twelfth week after Pentecost, based on Proverbs 25:6-7 and Luke 14: 1, 7-14. It explores the connection between…
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Memorable Meal - Chateau Bernadotte
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's wine update for Chateau Bernadotte. What a great example of an affordable, classic Bordeaux.
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Interview - Dr. David Rowe - Author, Friend, Colleague, and Co-worker in the Harvest Field of the Lord
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's interview with long-time friend and professor from Salt Lake Theological Seminary.
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Teaching Session - Holy Spirit #5
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's final installment on his teaching on the Holy Spirit. Why Do We Need the Holy Spirit? Why is the Holy Spirit Important?
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Unexpected Memorable Meal
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick describes his unlikely memorable meal in the middle of Wyoming's Cattle and Cowboy country. A very pleasant surprise.
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Teaching Session #4 - Where is the Holy Spirit?
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's 4th installment of his teaching series on the Holy Spirit. He talks about where we find the Spirit at work today.
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Msg - 06-29-25 - When do We Receive the Holy Spirit?
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's message given at Mountain of Faith on June 29. His third installment on his teaching series on "Getting to Know the Holy Spirit"
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Wine Update - Lodi (Michael David Winery)
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick talks about his experience in Lodi and tasting at the Michael David Winery.
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Teaching Session - Holy Spirit #2
Send us Fan Mail The second installment of Pastor Rick's teaching series on getting to know the Holy Spirit. In this session, he talks about what the role is…
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Teaching Session - Getting to Know the Holy Spirit
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick begins a teaching series on the Holy Spirit and launches it on the Day of Pentecost. This session is getting to know WHO the Holy…
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Msg - 06-01-25 - "Jesus Prays for You"
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's message for the last Sunday of the Easter season. He talks about prayer - including Jesus' High Priestly Prayer and the power of…
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Teaching Session - John 14:23-29
Send us Fan Mail Rather than a "sermon" this week, Pastor Rick teaches on a difficult passage from John's Gospel.
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Update and Correction - Rodney Strong Pinot Noir
Send us Fan Mail The Utah Wine Pastor leads with his mistakes and does an update on a wine he previously trashed - the 2020 Rodney Strong Pinot Noir from the…
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Msg - 05-18-25 - "Hindering God"
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's message for the fifth Sunday of Easter. He talks about how we can like Peter in Acts 11 hinder God's plan of redemption.
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Interview - Eric - Salt Lake Wine Store
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick interviews Eric from the Utah Wine Store at the Tasting Room in Salt Lake City. They discuss the wine scene in Utah wine tips for…
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Msg - 05-11-25 - "Life or Death Situation"
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's message for the fourth Sunday of Easter - "Life or Death Situation."
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Msg - 05-04-25 - "Jesus Changes Everything"
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's message for the third week of Easter is his take on the risen Jesus meeting the Disciples on the shore from John 21…
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Wine Night - "Cali Classics on Sale"
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's thoughts on the good and bad from Wine Night on Friday, May 2, 2025
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Msg - 04-27-25 - "Seeing Jesus"
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's take on the "Doubting Thomas" story. Blessed are those who have come to believe, but who have not seen..."
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Msg - 04-20-25 - Easter Sunday - "Practice Resurrection"
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's message for Easter Sunday, 2025. He teaches that Jesus followers don't just celebrate his resurrection as a one-time event. We…
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Msg - 04-06-25 - Fifth Sunday of Lent - "Stuck in the Past"
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's message for the fifth Sunday in Lent examines the difference between humility and humiliation. It's connected to why some people…
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Wine Night - "Spanish Nights" Update
Send us Fan Mail Utah Wine Pastor shares thoughts on 5 Spanish wines tasted during last Mountain of Faith wine night on March 28.
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Msg - Fourth Sunday in Lent - "Finding our 'Way' through Lent"
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's message for the fourth Sunday in Lent speaks to the difference between aimless journeying and following The Way.
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Msg - 03-23-25 - Third Sunday of Lent - "God of Second Chances"
Send us Fan Mail Pastor Rick's message for the third Sunday of Lent. It's based on Isaiah 55:1-9 and Luke 13:1-9. Jesus parable of the fig tree is a picture of…