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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In this episode, Richard shares how a simple quote from historian and biographer Candice Millard sparked a deeper reflection. Millard is known for uncovering hidden stories behind famous historical figures, reshaping the way we remember them. In an interview, she was asked why she chases these obscure angles, and her response was: “It fascinates me what we remember and what we forget.”

That line opened the door for Richard to think about the same truth in our spiritual lives. Some of the sweetest moments with the Lord come when we invite Him to remind us - of how far He’s carried us, how He’s shown up in our weakness, and how His faithfulness has woven through our story. This episode is a reflection on memory, grace, and the God who never forgets His people.

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After some much-needed catch-up from summer vacations (highs, lows, and all the laughs in between), Brad and Richard dive into a powerful Sermon on the Side moment from Richard’s past. While driving home from church years ago, Richard found himself weighed down by the false names and labels the enemy had spoken over his life - names rooted in shame, failure, and sin.

But in that very moment, God broke through. A friend, sitting in church hundreds of miles away in Colorado, sent him a timely text with Isaiah 62. It was the exact reminder he needed: you are not who the enemy says you are - you are who God says you are.

In this episode, we talk about how easy it is to let lies define us and why it’s so important to turn down the volume on those false names. Instead, we’re called to turn up the truth of God’s Word and embrace our real identity in Him.

✨ Join us for encouragement, scripture, and real talk about living into the name God has spoken over your life.

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We’re celebrating a big one - Episode 30 of Sermons on the Side!

It’s our 3rd roundtable discussion and our 2nd remote interview, this time with a longtime friend and pastor from New York, Jay Cookingham. Jay has been a friend of Richard’s for decades, and his life and ministry have been marked by a deep passion for seeing men embrace God as their true Father and step fully into their sonship in Him.

In this conversation, Jay shares about his years of involvement in men’s ministry, the heart behind helping men live out their true identity in Christ, and the transformative power that comes when we truly believe God delights in us as His children. We also open the door to an honest and vulnerable conversation about grief; Jay lost his wife of 37 years nearly six years ago, and he’s been walking that journey with the comfort and guidance of the Father’s heart ever since.

It’s a rich mix of encouragement, real-life wisdom, and faith-filled perspective. Whether you’re navigating your own season of loss or simply want to deepen your understanding of God as Father, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Want to learn more about Jay’s ministry? Check out the links below to explore his work and resources.

1 > https://jaycookingham.com/

2 > https://strategicfathering.net/

Grab a cup of coffee, join the table, and let’s celebrate Episode 30 together.

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🚨 Spoiler Alert: If you’ve never seen the movie 'Saving Private Ryan' and plan to, you may want to hit pause and come back later. 🚨

This week, we reflect on one of the most gut-punching, unforgettable scenes in movie history - from the final act of Saving Private Ryan. Captain John Miller's last words to Private Ryan, “Earn this...earn it,” echo into the life of the man he saved... and maybe into our own.

But what happens when those words slip into our theology? What if we start to believe we have to earn what’s been freely given?

In this Sermon on the Side, we unpack the tension between living a life worthy of the calling we've received and resting in the truth of grace - that salvation isn’t something we achieve, but a gift of sheer grace we simply receive.

Join us as we wrestle with the pull of performance, the beauty of unmerited grace, and what it really means to run the race with purpose - not to earn salvation, but because of it.

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Radical generosity. Sacrificial love. A toddler’s lesson at Chick-fil-A.

In this heartfelt episode of Sermons on the Side, Brad shares a tender moment from a recent family outing - five seats, two parents, three kids, and one single waffle fry left in the tray. What happened next between two-year-old Shep and four-year-old Bekah caught him completely off guard… and led us into a deep reflection on what radical generosity really looks like.

This week’s conversation is less about what we do and more about who we are becoming. As we reflect on the kind of generosity that not only costs us something but changes us in the process, we’re asking:
Where might God be prompting you to give freely, sacrificially, maybe even inconveniently?

We believe this episode will encourage your walk of faith, challenge your habits of giving, and invite you into a new season of grace-fueled generosity - one that ripples through relationships and reverberates into eternity. AMEN!

As we say goodbye to July and look ahead to what's next, we hope this Sermon on the Side nudges you toward the kind of generosity that looks a lot like Jesus - the kind that might just start with a single waffle fry.

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Is it possible that what’s falling apart is more alive than what once stood strong?

In this week’s episode of Sermons on the Side, we dive into an unexpected treasure: an ancient poem called The Ruin, discovered through an article sent to Richard by his daughter Carly. Written from the perspective of a translator of old poetry, The Ruin explores the haunting beauty of broken things and of once-mighty structures now crumbled by time.

But this isn’t just about history or poetry. It’s about us.

We ask: Could the ruins in our own lives - the broken dreams, lost relationships, or unexpected detours - actually hold more purpose, life, and sacred meaning than the "perfect" plans we once clung to?

Join us for a reflective, heart-stirring conversation about God's mysterious work through weakness, the beauty in the breakdown, and how Plan A might not look anything like we expected… but might be exactly what God intended all along.

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What started as a casual dinner with a visiting friend turned into a sacred moment of reflection - one of those conversations that sticks with you. Between talk of wins, losses, and everything in-between, Brad felt prompted to say, “We need to build more altars in our lives.” That simple phrase launched this week’s episode!

Join us as we explore the biblical examples of building altars and unpacking what it means for us today. Why did God so often ask His people to stop and build? What does it look like to mark the moments of God's faithfulness in a world that moves too fast?

In this episode, we reflect on the power of spiritual remembrance, the tension between gratitude and longing, and how to live with hope and expectancy for what's ahead - while never forgetting what God has already done.

Whether you're in a season of breakthrough or just barely holding on, this one’s for you. What altar is God calling you to build for Him today?

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