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Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard’s Podcast — 350 episodes · page 1 of 4
To Live Is Christ; To Die Is Gain
Death by the Law, Life in Christ
If Christ Is Not Central, What Are We Doing?
The Cost of Calling Jesus Lord
EP 28 - Does Adiaphora Mean That Anything Goes?
Hard Does Not Mean Bad: Reclaiming Marriage from the Culture
When Confidence Becomes Idolatry
The Grave Is Only A Bed
The Pious Language Of Unbelief And The Sinner Beneath The Mask
When Your Comfort Becomes Your God
No Pride. No Fear. Only Faith.
The Devil’s Favorite Sermon: “The Church Is Dying”
When The World Panics, Do Not Join The Stampede
Behold Your King: Not Absent, But Enthroned
Doers of the Word: Not Spiritual Auditors With Clipboards
The Office Serves; The Word Gives Life
The Posture Of Worship: Beggars Before Christ
EP 27 - Faithful Through the Summer: Why The Third Commandment Still Matters When the Lake Calls
When The Devil Hides In Piety?
When The Church Starts Talking Like Pagans—Remember, You Are Light
When Death Must Serve The Gospel
The Seven Deadly Sins: Review
The Seven Deadly Sins: Lust
The Means & The Price
Reverence & The Real Presence
The Seven Deadly Sins: Sloth
Ep 26 - Marriage Under The Cross, Or Culture?
The Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath
When The Bible Is Sheathed: The Church’s Greatest Danger
The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride
EP 25 - The Divine Call: The Role & Responsibilities of the Pastor
Christianity: Not Cleverly Devised Myths
The Church Is Not A Pyramid
Concord Matters — The Large Catechism: The Lord’s Prayer
Thy Strong Word - The Great Catch
Baptism Is Not A Heritage Token
EP 24 - The Church's Golden Age?
Why Christianity Is Not Comfortable
Harmony In Christ, Not In Our Sameness
A Message For Delinquents: Skipping Church Is Starving Your Faith
EP - 23 Your Will Can’t Save You: Examining the Doctrine of Bondage of the Will
God’s Word Shows Up In A Manger
Christmas In The Dirt - For You
Behold The Child Who Takes Away Sin
Is The Word Enough?
To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain: The Christian's Hope
Mourn The Dirge, Dance To The Flute
EP 22 - The Law is for You Too; Exploring the Practice of Self-Examination & Repentance
Not Your Love for Jesus, But His Love for You
Forgiveness: Where The Burden Of Sin Dies
EP 21 - Who Is God's Israel? (with Special Guest Rev. Harrison Goodman)
Nice Thoughts Won’t Raise The Dead—But Jesus Will
EP 20 - The Theology We Sing! Discerning Good Christian Music
The Tyranny Of Worry; The Freedom Of Faith
Gratitude: A Gift In An Age Of Entitlement
EP 19 - Digital Addiction? Examining Christian Discipline in a Digital World
You’re Baptized; Stop Playing Deaf
When The Casket Closes, What Remains?
Curved Inward: How Paganism Blinds Us To Our Neighbor
Guard The Sanctuary: Let the Word Remain
Ep 18 - What Can You Expect From Your Church?
Holy Wisdom In A Crooked World
When Naming The Wolf Makes You The Problem?
Why We Gather
Emotional Religion And The Collapse Of Reverence
Compassion Isn’t In You—It Had To Be Nailed To A Cross
Ep 17 - Transhumanism: A Technological Salvation for the Fear of Death?
Banquet or Burden? How You See Church Reveals Your Heart
Setting The Record Straight On Hell
When Christians Split God in Two
EP 16 - Loosening & Binding Sins? Taking A Closer Look At The Office Of The Keys
Persecuted By The Pious?
Let The World Rage - Christ Is Enough
Certainty In An Age Of Shrugging Shoulders
Why Plastic Christianity Doesn't Work In The Vale Of Tears
What Would You Be Willing To Die For?
Forgiveness: Not In Your Gut, Not In The Vestments, But In The Word
Why The Christian Faith Is Not Built On Feelings & Spiritual Vibes
EP 15 - Who Is My Neighbor?
Communion: Given And Shed — Not Taken And Claimed
Spiritually Composed, Not Mousy!
Living Free From Lies, Slander, And Accusations
Who Killed Jesus?
Back To The Basics: The Gospel Must Predominate
What Does Saving Faith Look Like?
Back To The Basics: The Mistake Of Trying To Make People Godly By Means Of The Law
Back To The Basics: Law First, Gospel Second
Back To The Basics: Do Not Mingle Law & Gospel!
Setting the Record Straight On Demons And The Devil
Faith Misunderstood: Five False Views And The Cry Of The Beggar
EP 14 - What About Holy Spaces & Liturgical Furniture?
False, External, and Real Repentance?
When Is It Good To Be A Liberal Church?
EP 13 - Should Christians Fast? Exploring The Christian Life In Lent
The Word: It's The Only Thing The Church Has
We Are Together, As Beggars, In Awe Of Jesus
Issues Etc. - What Makes a Church?
EP 12- Should We Trust Our Feelings?
Jesus: More Than a Moral Teacher
When God Gets Into The Water