In our fourth Roundtable discussion, we’re joined by someone very special - Kyndal Nipper, Richard’s stepdaughter and a long time friend of Brad’s. From the earliest days of Sermons on the Side, Kyndal has been one of our biggest encouragers - a faithful listener, idea-sharer, and cheerleader behind the scenes.

Today, she steps to the mic to share a deeply personal story — a journey through loss, grief, and ultimately, hope. Kyndal opens up about the heartbreak of losing her second child in a late-term miscarriage and how her faith, her daughter Blakeley, and a community of grace helped her walk through one of life’s hardest valleys.

It’s an honest and moving conversation about how God meets us in our pain, how His presence remains even in silence, and how - as Elisabeth Elliot once said - “God’s story never ends in ashes.”

Whether you’re walking through grief yourself or standing beside someone who is, this episode will remind you that redemption is still possible and that God’s not done yet.

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In this week’s episode of Sermons on the Side, we start with the spooky story of the Headless Horseman - and a man named Ichabod Crane - but end up somewhere far deeper. The name Ichabod appears long before Washington Irving ever wrote about Sleepy Hollow. In 1 Samuel, it’s the heartbreaking name given to a child born in tragedy - a name meaning “the glory has departed.” Yet, through Samuel’s faithfulness, God restores His people and leads them to a new place of remembrance called Ebenezer - “the stone of help.”

Join Brad and Richard as they talk about moving from seasons where God feels distant to moments when His presence becomes unmistakably real. Whether you’re feeling spiritually dry, lost, or just trying to find light in a dark season, this episode reminds us that no matter how far we drift, God still brings us back home.

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In episode 38 of Sermons on the Side, we trace a surprising thread between history, memory, and our own tendency to retreat into hiding places. Inspired by Candace Millard’s account of Winston Churchill’s daring escape during the Boer War, we reflect on a striking moment when Churchill, though technically free, still felt trapped by fear and uncertainty. She powerfully writes, "He could not remain where he was.…Yet neither could he run."

That picture of hiding even in freedom sparked a meaningful conversation about the places we withdraw to in our own lives - whether out of fear, shame, busyness, or comfort. Richard also shares a personal story of being greeted by a trusted friend with staggering words, “Hey man, where you been hiding?” - a phrase that can hit closer to home than we often realize.

Join us as we wrestle with what it means to step out of hiding, to be known, and to live into the freedom God has already given us.

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What do you do when life backs you into a corner and the odds are stacked against you?

In this episode, Richard shares a powerful conversation he had with a pastor friend whose church was facing a make-or-break moment. The situation reminded him of one of the wildest plays in college football history - Arkansas vs. Ole Miss in 2015 - when, on fourth and twenty-five in overtime, a desperate heave, a wild lateral, and a broken play somehow turned into a first down that kept hope alive.

That “4th & 25” moment became a picture of what desperate prayer looks like - the kind of prayer Hannah prayed in the temple when she poured out her soul before God. Sometimes, it takes hitting the point of desperation before we truly cry out with everything we’ve got.

This week’s Sermon on the Side is both a challenge and an invitation:

• Where do you need that kind of 4th & prayer in your own life?
• Where are you willing to get desperate before God?

And if you’re there right now - staring at an impossible situation - Richard and Brad extend an open invitation: reach out. Let us pick up the ball with you, pray with you, and run together for the first down.

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In this week’s episode, we pause from our usual rhythm and spend time reflecting on the events of the past couple of weeks following the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk. Together, we share how this moment has shaped us personally and spiritually, and why Dr. Ben Carson’s words at Charlie’s memorial - reminding us that a seed must die in order to grow - continue to resonate deeply.

From there, we talk honestly about the challenges Christians face when division, cynicism, and negativity take root. Brad recalls a phrase spoken years ago by a friend regarding division within the body of Christ: when people stop believing the best about each other, things always start to break down. As followers of Christ, now more than ever, we’re called to encourage one another, to see the good in each other, and to tend to the plank in our own eyes before pointing out the speck in our brother’s.

This is a conversation about unity, hope, and the choice to build each other up in a time when the world desperately needs it.

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This week we sit down with Michael Warden - author, coach, free spirit, and founder of the men’s recovery ministry Braveheart Men. Richard first met Michael four years ago during a Braveheart Men’s Intensive, and since then Michael has continued to impact the lives of hundreds of men through his work.

Michael joins us to share about the release of the final two books in his four-part mystic Christian fantasy series, The Pearlsong Refounding. With the first two volumes already out, the concluding books officially launch on December 2nd. It’s a powerful, imaginative story that we can’t wait for you to discover.

Beyond writing, Michael lives as a “sojourner,” traveling the country in his van - affectionately named Van-Gogh - and sharing his journey through poetry, creative reflections, and updates on his Substack.

In this conversation, we talk about:

• What it means to live freely and courageously as a “sojourner.”
• The heart behind Braveheart Men and what recovery ministry looks like.
• Michael’s creative passion in writing The Pearlsong Refounding.

We’ll include links to Braveheart Men, Michael’s Substack, and his book series in the show notes below so you can connect further with his story and work!

-The novel Website: https://www.thepearlsongrefounding.com/

-Braveheart Men’s Community: https://www.thebraveheartmen.com/

-The Sojournist Writings: https://michaeldwarden.substack.com/

-Michael Coaching Website: https://www.michaelwarden.com/

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Have you ever noticed how quickly our priorities can shift? One day we’re frustrated about a football game, a job, or the little inconveniences of life, and the next day something happens that reminds us of what truly matters. In this week’s episode of Sermons on the Side, Richard shares a personal story from his years living in New York that started with a Monday Night Football game and ended with a comment from a friend that has stuck with Richard for years.

This story sets the stage for a larger reflection: how easily we allow sports, culture, and the everyday noise of life to capture our attention, only to realize later that those things fade in importance compared to faith, family, and eternity. We dig into Colossians 3, where Paul challenges us to “set your minds on things above, not on things of earth.”

If you’ve ever wrestled with keeping your heart fixed on God in a world full of distractions (whether it’s sports, news, or just the pace of daily life) this episode will encourage you! Join us as we talk about shifting perspective, finding hope in Scripture, and remembering what lasts when everything else fades.

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What happens when your mind gives up before your body ever does? This 4th of July, Brad took on the grueling CrossFit workout “1776” - 1,776 reps in honor of America’s independence. About halfway through, he caught himself saying, “This is impossible.” That moment of negativity could have sunk the whole workout… until a friend reminded him, “You’re already choosing defeat. Learn to live - and speak - positively over yourself.”

In this episode of Sermons on the Side, we talk about the surprising power of self-talk, how shifting from defeat to faith can change the outcome, and what it looks like to speak God’s truth over your own life. Whether you’re facing a physical challenge, a spiritual battle, or just the grind of everyday life, this story is a reminder that the words you choose matter - and they can shape not only your workout, but your walk with Christ.

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