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Sermons on the Side
Join two friends, Richard and Brad, each week as they explore the hidden messages in life's everyday moments. From personal stories to tales of family and friends, they uncover the unexpected lessons and sermons that God might be revealing. Tune in for heartfelt conversations, laughter, and meaningful insights that remind us that even in the ordinary, there’s always a deeper purpose waiting to be discovered.
Episodes
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92 | Easy Ricardo, Easy
Sometimes, the most profound reminders come from the most unexpected places - even behind the counter of a Chick-fil-A. This week on Sermons on the Side…
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91 | A Highland Community Faithfulness with Special Guest: Rob Strickland
What does it look like to faithfully follow God's calling, even when you don't know exactly where He's leading? This week on Sermons on the Side, we're joined…
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90 | He’ll Carry Us If We Ask Him To
This episode almost didn't happen. Between unexpected schedule changes, canceled interviews, and Richard spending his days traveling back and forth to…
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89 | Frodo, Fredo, & Freddie
What do The Lord of the Rings, The Godfather, and Freddie Freeman have in common? Well, probably not much - but somehow, they all made it into this week's…
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88 | Darkness and Light
What happens when you turn on a lamp and the entire house loses power? Well, if you're Richard, you might start wondering if you're the one responsible! In…
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87 | Help Me Get One More
What if the voice of God sounds like someone crying out for help? Long before Hacksaw Ridge brought the story of Desmond Doss to the big screen, Richard had…
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86 | Where Do You Run When You Score?
When you experience a win in life, where do you run first? This week on Sermons on the Side, Richard kicks things off with a birthday surprise for Brad…
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85 | Big Trust
“Big Truss! Woo woo!” In 2019, Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram went viral when he enthusiastically introduced Lamar Jackson to the media as the “MVP…
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84 | The Stockdale Paradox
What does surviving as a prisoner of war have to teach us about faith, hope, and confronting the hard realities of our own lives? In Episode 84 of Sermons on…
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83 | Name, Image, and Likeness
College football is back - and these days, you can’t talk about college sports for long without talking about NIL. Name. Image. Likeness. For student-athletes…
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82 | Uncomfortable with the Hazards
What happens when we get comfortable with the hazards in our lives? In this episode of Sermons on the Side, Richard shares another lesson from a job site…
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81 | International Orange on the Golden Gate Bridge
What do the Golden Gate Bridge, a very specific shade of orange, and your walk with the Lord have in common? In Episode 81, Richard gives Brad a quick history…
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80 | Don't Despise the Small Beginnings
10,000 downloads. 80 episodes. And a whole lot of sermons on the side. This week, we’re taking a moment to celebrate a milestone we honestly couldn’t have…
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79 | Everyone's Having Fun But Me
Have you ever looked around and felt like everyone else was winning while you were the only one hurting? In this week's episode of Sermons on the Side, Brad…
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78 | Yard Work & Heart Work
Weeds have a way of showing up when you least expect them. Left alone, they spread quickly, steal nutrients from healthy plants, and before long, they begin to…
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77 | Frequency Illusion
Have you ever bought a new car, only to suddenly notice that same make, model, and color everywhere you look? This week on Sermons on the Side, Brad and…
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76 | Innocent Confidence
Sometimes the most profound theology comes from the lips of a child. While celebrating the Fourth of July in Panama City Beach, Richard was carrying his…
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75 | My Shield and Great Reward with Special Guest: Mike Gunter
Episode 75 is a special one - not only because it marks another milestone in the Sermons on the Side journey, but because it features an incredibly encouraging…
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74 | The Barge
A quiet afternoon on a park bench overlooking the Hudson River became an unforgettable lesson about the power of our choices. In this episode, Richard takes us…
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73 | Once...But Now
The gospel is a story of transformation. Throughout Scripture, God repeatedly reminds His people of who they once were compared to who they have now become…
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72 | The Road to Lynchburg
Sometimes God leads us down roads we've never traveled before. Other times, He takes us back down roads we know by heart. In this episode, Richard reflects on…
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71 | Stewarding Your Scars with Special Guests: Tray & Shelley Lovvorn | Part 2
In Part Two of our conversation with Tray and Shelley Lovvorn, the spotlight turns to Shelley's remarkable story of faith, perseverance, and learning to…
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70 | Grace Looks Good On You with Special Guests: Tray & Shelley Lovvorn | Part 1
This week on Sermons on the Side, we begin a powerful two-part conversation with Tray and Shelley Lovvorn. For Richard, this interview is especially…
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69 | Echo of My Days
What started as a simple conversation about “echoes” with the 'Divine Miss B' years ago would later become something far more personal and powerful. In Episode…
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68 | The Spurs of Service with Special Guest: Jacob P. Kelly
This week on Sermons on the Side, we sit down with Jacob P. Kelly - a career military serviceman stationed at Ft Benning, a man of deep faith, and the author…
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67 | Fixed Point of Reference
What happens when life goes dark, direction feels lost, and the path forward seems impossible to navigate? In this episode of Sermons on the Side, Richard…
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66 | The True and Only Name with Special Guests: Elliott & Emily Yancey | Part 2
What happens when the story doesn’t get easier - but God is still just as present? In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Elliott and Emily Yancey share the…
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65 | JoJo's Psalm with Special Guests: Elliott & Emily Yancey | Part 1
What does it look like to follow God… when you don’t know how the story ends? In this powerful first part of a two-part conversation, we sit down with one of…
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64 | Naming Rights
What if the way you describe your life… isn’t actually yours to define? This week on Sermons on the Side, Richard shares a simple but profound moment with a…
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63 | Bed Bath & Beyond
What happens when a simple trip to the store turns into a moment you never forget? In this episode, Brad shares the now-legendary Bed, Bath & Beyond story -…
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62 | What is Your Watchword?
What do you hold onto when the weight feels unbearable? In this episode, Richard takes us back to the early days of his recovery journey - when everything felt…
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Good Friday | Holy Week | Friday
As Holy Week comes to a close, we arrive at Good Friday. There’s no new concept here. No fresh perspective to uncover. Just the reality at the center of our…
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The Last Supper | Holy Week | Thursday
As Holy Week continues, we arrive at Maundy Thursday - the night of the Last Supper. The word Maundy comes from the Latin mandatum, meaning “mandate.” And in…
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The Judas in Us All | Holy Week | Wednesday
As Holy Week continues, we step into one of the heaviest and most sobering moments in the story - Judas’ betrayal of Jesus. For thirty pieces of silver, Judas…
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Mary Anoints Jesus | Holy Week | Tuesday
As Holy Week continues, we step into one of the most intimate and powerful acts of worship found in the Gospels - Mary anointing the feet of Jesus. With a jar…
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Triumphal Entry | Holy Week | Monday
As Holy Week begins, we step into one of the most powerful and paradoxical moments in all of Scripture - the Triumphant Entry. Jesus rides into Jerusalem not…
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61 | Have Thine Own Way
What does it really mean to surrender? In this episode of Sermons on the Side, a simple but powerful moment sets the stage - Richard wakes up from a dream…
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60 | Reaching a Generation with Special Guest: Jacques Van Bommel
In this powerful and inspiring episode of Sermons on the Side, Brad and Richard sit down with missionary and ministry leader Jacques Van Bommel, founder and…
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59 | Three Points of Contact
On construction sites, there’s a simple safety rule: always maintain three points of contact. Whether climbing a ladder or stepping onto heavy equipment, the…
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58 | What You Have Seen and What You Have Heard
After spending a weekend in Birmingham with his father, who is currently battling dementia, Richard had the opportunity to sit down for a simple Saturday…
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57 | In His Hands
We’re back to our regularly scheduled programming after an unforgettable birthday week - and first of all, thank you! The ratings, reviews, messages, coffee…
Sermons on the SideSacred Stories | Birthday Week | Part 5 of 5
This is Part 5 of a special 5-part bonus series celebrating one year of Sermons on the Side. In the final moments of John chapter 21, after Peter has been…
Sermons on the SideDo You Love Me | Birthday Week | Part 4 of 5
This is Part 4 of a special 5-part bonus series celebrating one year of Sermons on the Side. In John chapter 21, Peter finds himself in what could have been…
Sermons on the SideA Charcoal Fire | Birthday Week | Part 3 of 5
This is Part 3 of a special 5-part bonus series celebrating one year of Sermons on the Side. In John chapter 21, Jesus invites the disciples to come ashore -…
Sermons on the SideThe Offer Still Stands | Birthday Week | Part 2 of 5
This is Part 2 of a special 5-part bonus series celebrating one year of Sermons on the Side. In John chapter 21, Jesus meets the disciples right where they are…
Sermons on the SideI'm Going Fishing | Birthday Week | Part 1 of 5
This is Part 1 of a special 5-part bonus series celebrating one year of Sermons on the Side. In John chapter 21, we find Peter and the disciples in a moment of…
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56 | There Can Be Miracles When You Believe
In this episode of Sermons on the Side, Richard and Brad revisit the 1998 animated classic The Prince of Egypt and reflect on why it continues to stand the…
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55 | Beyond The Miracle with Special Guest: Evan Hinson
In 2017, Evan Hinson suffered a sudden cardiac event that left doctors, friends, and family facing a very real and sobering possibility - we might lose him…
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54 | Fear at Great Wolf Lodge
What started as a fun family trip to Great Wolf Lodge quickly turned into a terrifying moment when somebody got stuck on a giant waterslide… and fear took…
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53 | The Greatest Show on Turf
What do you do when the season starts with loss, uncertainty, and a backup plan you never expected to need? In 1999, the St. Louis Rams lost their starting…
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52 | Say the Words
This week’s episode comes from a story Richard shared about an unexpected message from his seventh-grade son, Bryce. A simple school assignment, from a…
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51 | A Stranger Things Story
During a late-night binge over Christmas break, an unexpected Sermon on the Side moment emerged from an unlikely place: Stranger Things. In a quiet but…
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50 | Surrendered Silence
We made it to Episode 50 — and we’re welcoming the New Year together. In this special New Year’s Day episode of Sermons on the Side, Richard and Brad pause to…
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49 | Christmas Sightings
Merry Christmas! This week, we’re keeping things short and sweet so you can get back to what matters most - celebrating Christmas with family and loved ones…
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48 | It's Not Supposed to Be This Way
With just one week to go until Christmas, Richard and Brad kick off this holiday-themed episode of Sermons on the Side with playful banter about the countdown…
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47 | Jesus Comes to Us
In Episode 47, Brad and Richard share a simple Advent moment that has stayed with Richard for years. At a monthly gathering of local pastors just a couple…
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46 | In the Fullness of Time
Coming off a week of Thanksgiving festivities - with crowded tables, family stories, and full hearts - we shift right into the Christmas season with the first…
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45 | A Thanksgiving Pivot
Episode 45 took a wild turn after Brad accidentally deleted the original episode we recorded weeks in advance (yep… it finally happened). What was supposed to…
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44 | While We Wait
In this Thanksgiving-themed episode of Sermons on the Side, Richard takes us back to a beloved family tradition from when his kids were young: gathering around…
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43 | You Don't Have to Do It Alone
In this week’s episode of Sermons on the Side, Richard reaches back into his early parenthood days to share a powerful story about his two sons, Bryce and…