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 restored and recommissioned, something subtle - but familiar - happens. Peter looks over at John and begins to compare his story to someone else’s. Even after a mountaintop encounter with Jesus, the comparison game creeps in - and just like that, the joy of the moment starts to unravel.

Jesus’ response is both gentle and freeing: follow Me.

It’s a reminder that each of us has a sacred story being written by God - one that doesn’t need comparison, competition, or qualification. Just faithfulness.

That truth brings us to our final birthday invitation.

Friday’s challenge: give us your story.
Not your rating. Not your money. Your story.

Whether you’ve been listening since episode one or you just found the podcast this week, we would love to hear how God has met you in the everyday. Send us a DM, an email, or a message through the text feature. We want to sit around a charcoal fire with you and celebrate what God is doing in your life.

This podcast started as two friends sharing stories about finding meaning in ordinary moments - and the more stories we hear, the more we’re reminded that none of us are alone.

That’s worth celebrating.

Thank you for an incredible first year. We can’t wait to hear your story!

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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 one of the most painful conversations of his life. Face to face with Jesus, carrying the weight of past failure and deep shame, he’s asked a simple question - three different times: “Do you love me?”

There’s no shaming. No condemnation. Only love.

With each response, Jesus doesn’t just forgive Peter - He restores him, reaffirming his calling and inviting him back into the work of the Kingdom: feed my sheep. It’s a powerful reminder that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, and that redemption doesn’t disqualify us - it recommissions us.

That’s the moment we reflect on today.

And since it’s our birthday week, we also want to say this:

Thursday’s challenge: if you’ve ever wanted to support the show financially, you can do so by heading to our Buy Me a Coffee page and literally buying the birthday boys a coffee. There’s no pressure and no expectation - just a simple way to help cover hosting costs, equipment, and support the future of this podcast as we continue to dream about what’s next.

Every dollar given goes directly toward Sermons on the Side. (link below)

Thank you for listening, for supporting, and for being part of this community.
Part 5 drops tomorrow.

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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 - and before a word is spoken, before anything is explained, breakfast is already waiting for them. There’s a fire. There’s food. And there’s something deeply intentional about that moment that can’t be rushed or overlooked.

It’s one of the most tender, redemptive scenes in all of Scripture - and to fully understand why, you’ll have to lean in and listen.

That’s the moment we sit with today.

And since it’s our birthday week, we’ve got another way to celebrate.

Wednesday’s challenge: blow out the algorithm candles.
Scroll back into the archive and revisit an older episode - the one that made you pull over in a parking lot, set your coffee down, or grab your Bible. Download it. Re-listen to it. Share it. Leave a comment if your platform allows.

Every time someone interacts with an older episode, it tells the algorithm world, “This still has life.”

And that’s been the heartbeat of this podcast from the beginning - believing that ordinary moments can still carry meaning, hope, and redemption.

Thanks for celebrating with us, for revisiting the story, and for helping breathe fresh life into the journey.
Part 4 drops tomorrow.

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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 - out on the water, tired, frustrated, and coming up empty. He offers simple advice: try the other side of the boat. It’s a moment that echoes Peter’s very first encounter with Jesus years earlier, a reminder that the Lord is still pursuing him, still present, and still inviting him forward.

Even after failure. Even after denial.
The offer still stands.

That’s the story we continue unpacking today.

And since it’s our birthday week, we’ve got another simple way to celebrate together.

Tuesday’s challenge: bring a friend to the party.
This week, text one episode link to one person - any episode, to anyone - and simply say, “Hey, this made me think of you.”

That’s how this podcast grows. We don’t run ads or billboards. It’s real people sharing real stories of real encouragement. So if you’ve ever thought, “So-and-so would love this,” consider this your sign.

Thanks for listening, for sharing, and for being part of this community.
Part 3 drops tomorrow.

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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 uncertainty. Jesus has risen. They’ve encountered Him before - but time has passed, direction feels unclear, and Peter defaults to what he knows best: “I’m going fishing.” Instead of trusting what’s next, he returns to what’s familiar.

That’s the story we begin unpacking today.

But since it’s our birthday week, we’re also inviting you to celebrate with us!

Monday’s challenge: write us a birthday card - by leaving a five-star rating and a short review wherever you listen to podcasts (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else). It can be one sentence. It can be simple. It can even be honest.

Those reviews matter more than you might realize - they help new listeners find the show, trust the show, and decide to press play.

It’s our way of knowing this podcast matters - and that you’re part of the story.

Thanks for the incredible first year, for listening, and for walking this journey with us.
Part 2 drops tomorrow.

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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 test of time. From its stunning animation to its powerful retelling of the story of Moses and the Exodus, the film remains one of the most meaningful faith-based movies of our generation. We also look back at the cultural impact of its award-winning song, When You Believe, famously performed by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey - a duet that became a global phenomenon and still gives listeners chills.

But this conversation goes deeper than nostalgia. We explore the difference between a wow moment and a whoa moment. A wow moment impresses us - incredible vocals, powerful production, emotional crescendos. A whoa moment reorients us - lifting our eyes from what’s horizontal to what’s eternal. When you hear the song within the context of the film, you’re not focused on the performance; you’re drawn into the truth behind the lyrics and the faith they point toward.

This episode is an invitation to examine what holds your gaze. Are we simply moved by moments, or are we allowing them to move us toward Christ? In our everyday lives - in parenting, work, leadership, waiting, and wrestling - miracles don’t always look like parted seas. Sometimes they look like quiet obedience, steady trust, and hope when nothing around us has changed. Join us as we talk about faith, perspective, and fixing our eyes on Jesus - because there really can be miracles when you believe.

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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. For weeks, the outlook was bleak. And yet, through what can only be described as a miraculous physical recovery, Evan survived and eventually made a full return to health.

But as Evan shares in this powerful conversation, the true miracle didn’t end in the hospital.

In the years that followed, Evan felt called into the medical field - returning to school, earning his nursing degree, and now serving in some of the very emergency rooms, ICUs, and cardiac units where he once lay fighting for his life.

What began as a conversation centered on a dramatic miracle slowly revealed something even deeper. Evan beautifully reflects on how, over time, God shifted his heart - teaching him that the greatest miracle isn’t always found in the extraordinary moments, but in the daily, ordinary pursuit of a relationship with Him.

If we’re always chasing the next mountaintop experience with God, we risk missing the everyday miracle unfolding right in front of us.

This is a story of survival, calling, faith, and learning to find God - not just in the big moments - but in the quiet, faithful ones that shape a life.

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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 over. Tears. Panic. Trauma. And a vow to never ride that slide again.

But the story didn’t end there.

In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to face fear for a second time - not because the situation changed, but because love, encouragement, truth, and community did. From screams of panic to declarations of “I can do this!”, this conversation explores how courage is often built when we’re surrounded by the right voices, the right people, and the presence of a loving Father.

If you’ve ever been hurt, hesitant to try again, or stuck between fear and faith… this one’s for you.

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Thank you for being part of the journey with us!