Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard’s Podcast

Behold The Child Who Takes Away Sin

Date: December 21st of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: John 1:19-28  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
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Is The Word Enough?

Date: November 9th of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: John 4:45-56  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
Manuscript: CLICK HERE 

To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain: The Christian's Hope

Date: November 2nd of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Matthew 5:1-12  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND  
Manuscript: CLICK HERE 

Mourn The Dirge, Dance To The Flute

Date: October 26th of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Matthew 11:12-19  
Context: Reformation Sermon at St. Paul's, Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

EP 22 - The Law is for You Too; Exploring the Practice of Self-Examination & Repentance

The Law isn’t just for the unconverted or the guy next to you in the pew. It’s for you, the Christian, too. But why? Why is the Law still preached to those who are in Christ. Isn’t the Gospel enough? The answer is simple: the old Adam hasn’t been reformed—he has to be drowned daily. And for that, you need the Law to expose the sin that still clings, so that you can be driven again and again to Jesus. Now, we’re not talking about rummaging around in your feelings. That is not maturity. Instead, mature Christians learn to use the Law rightly - as a mirror to see the truth. But keep in mind, they don’t examine themselves to condemn themselves, but to confess what is wrong—and let Christ deal with it. In this episode, we cover the topic of Self-Examination and Repentance.
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Not Your Love for Jesus, But His Love for You

Date: October 19th of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Matthew 22:34-46  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
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Forgiveness: Where The Burden Of Sin Dies

Date: November 18th of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Matthew 18:21-35  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

EP 21 - Who Is God's Israel? (with Special Guest Rev. Harrison Goodman)

In this special episode, we step into the theological deep end and ask a bold question: Who is God’s Israel? Is the modern nation of Israel the fulfillment of God’s promises? Are Christians obligated to support the reinstatement of Old Testament sacrifices in Jerusalem? And how do we rightly understand God's ancient people - the Jewish people—especially in light of Romans 11?
 
Special Guest Bio:
Harrison Goodman serves as the Executive Director of Mission and Theology for Higher Things.  He’s a husband, a father, a pastor, and an elder millennial for better but mostly for worse.  He’s known online by literally 10s of people for talking too fast and spending the first half of his life on the secular side of Judaism.  Fortunately, as college is often seen as a time of experimentation, he was baptized at the age of 19 through campus ministry.  While it caused a rift at home, the Lutheran faith has been a comfort to him ever since.  
 
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Nice Thoughts Won’t Raise The Dead—But Jesus Will

Date: October 5th of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Luke 7:11-17  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
Manuscript: CLICK HERE 

EP 20 - The Theology We Sing! Discerning Good Christian Music

In this episode, we are diving into "The Theology We Sing! Discerning Good Christian Music." Not every song is created equal. Some proclaim Christ, others... well, not so much. And so, why do we sing, and how do we discern good Christian music from bad and shallow music? How do we analyze the true from the trendy? Does it matter what we put on our lips in worship? Watch Videos Online: www.3P1S.com

The Tyranny Of Worry; The Freedom Of Faith

Date: September 28th of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Matthew 6:24-34  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
Manuscript: CLICK HERE 

Gratitude: A Gift In An Age Of Entitlement

Date: September 21st of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Luke 17:11-19  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
Manuscript: CLICK HERE 

EP 19 - Digital Addiction? Examining Christian Discipline in a Digital World

When the world is obsessed with screens, speed, and virtual presence, does the church have anything else to say? Does the Christian have any reason not to live with his head buried in a screen? What discipline is needed by today's Christians to live soberly in this often screen-fatigued world?
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You’re Baptized; Stop Playing Deaf

Date: September 7th of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Mark 7:31-37  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND  
Manuscript: CLICK HERE  

When The Casket Closes, What Remains?

Date: August 31st of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Luke 18:9-14  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND  
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Curved Inward: How Paganism Blinds Us To Our Neighbor

Date: September 14th of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Luke 10:23-37  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
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Guard The Sanctuary: Let the Word Remain

Date: August 24th of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Luke 19:41-48  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND  
Manuscript: CLICK HERE 

Ep 18 - What Can You Expect From Your Church?

In episode 18, we are tackling the topic of expectations!  What can you expect from your church?  In a world shaped by consumer preferences, it’s easy to treat the Church like another service provider—judging it by comfort, programs, or entertainment. Yet the Church’s true purpose is to deliver Christ through the preaching of the Word and the administration of the Sacraments. Pastors are called to shepherd, not entertain, and members are called to be sheep, not consumers. Though life together in the Church can be messy, Christ is present with forgiveness and grace, forming His people in faith, sending them into their vocations, and uniting them in true fellowship. At its heart, the Church exists not to mirror culture or sell experiences, but to give the crucified and risen Christ for the life of the world.
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Holy Wisdom In A Crooked World

Date: August 16th of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Luke 16:1-9  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
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When Naming The Wolf Makes You The Problem?

Date: August 10th of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Matthew 7:15-23  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND  
Manuscript: CLICK HERE 

Why We Gather

Date: August 3rd of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew  
Text: Mark 8:1-9  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
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Emotional Religion And The Collapse Of Reverence

Date: July 20th of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Luke 5:1-11  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
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Compassion Isn’t In You—It Had To Be Nailed To A Cross

Date: July 13th of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Luke 6:36-42  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND  
Manuscript: CLICK HERE  

Ep 17 - Transhumanism: A Technological Salvation for the Fear of Death?

In episode 17, we're diving into a topic that's not just science fiction anymore: transhumanism. It's the idea that through technology—genetics, AI, cybernetics—we can surpass our human limitations. But what does this mean for our understanding of humanity, the body, sin, and salvation?
 
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Banquet or Burden? How You See Church Reveals Your Heart

Date: June 29th of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Luke 14:15-24  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND  
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Setting The Record Straight On Hell

Date: June 22nd of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Luke 16:19-31  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND  
Manuscript: CLICK HERE

When Christians Split God in Two

Date: June 15th of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: John 3:1-17  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND  
Manuscript: CLICK HERE  

EP 16 - Loosening & Binding Sins? Taking A Closer Look At The Office Of The Keys

On today’s episode of 3 Padres and a Shepherd, we’re talking about the "Office of the Keys." What are these keys? What do they open? What do they close?  While this topic may seem abstract, it is much more practical than one might expect!  
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Persecuted By The Pious?

Date: June 1st of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: John 15:26-16:4  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND  
Manuscript: CLICK HERE 

Let The World Rage - Christ Is Enough

Date: May 25th of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard 
Text: John 16:23-33   
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
Manuscript: CLICK HERE 

Certainty In An Age Of Shrugging Shoulders

Date: May 18th of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: John 16:5-15 
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND  
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Why Plastic Christianity Doesn't Work In The Vale Of Tears

Date: May 10th of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: John 16:16-22  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
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What Would You Be Willing To Die For?

Date: May 4th of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: John 10:11-16  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND  
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Forgiveness: Not In Your Gut, Not In The Vestments, But In The Word

Date: April 27th of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: John 20:19-31  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND  
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Why The Christian Faith Is Not Built On Feelings & Spiritual Vibes

Date: April 20th of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND 
Manuscript: CLICK HERE 

EP 15 - Who Is My Neighbor?

Original Air Date: May 14th of 2025
 
On today’s episode of 3 Padres and a Shepherd, we’re asking the question: “Who is my neighbor?” It’s easy to think of neighbors as people we like or choose, but Scripture shows us that our neighbor is anyone God places near us: the stranger in line, the coworker, the lonely neighbor next door.
 
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Communion: Given And Shed — Not Taken And Claimed

Date: April 17th of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND 
Manuscript: CLICK HERE  

Spiritually Composed, Not Mousy!

Date: April 13th of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Matthew 21:1-9  
Context: Palm Sunday Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND  

Living Free From Lies, Slander, And Accusations

Date: March 23rd of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Luke 11:14-28  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND 
Manuscript: CLICK HERE  

Who Killed Jesus?

Date: April 18th of 2025 
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard 
Context: Good Friday Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND 
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Back To The Basics: The Gospel Must Predominate

Date: April 9th of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
Manuscript: CLICK HERE 

What Does Saving Faith Look Like?

Date: March 16th of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Matthew 15:21-28  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND  
Manuscript: CLICK HERE 

Back To The Basics: The Mistake Of Trying To Make People Godly By Means Of The Law

Date: March 19th of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Context: Midweek Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND  
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Back To The Basics: Law First, Gospel Second

Date: March 19th of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Context: Midweek Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND  
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Back To The Basics: Do Not Mingle Law & Gospel!

Date: March 12th of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND  
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Setting the Record Straight On Demons And The Devil

Date: March 9th of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Matthew 4:1-11 
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND 
Manuscript: CLICK HERE   

Faith Misunderstood: Five False Views And The Cry Of The Beggar

Date: March 2nd of 2025 
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard 
Text: Luke 18:31-43 
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND 
Manuscript: CLICK HERE  

EP 14 - What About Holy Spaces & Liturgical Furniture?

Original Air Date: March 13th of 2025  
On today's episode of 3 Padres and a Shepherd we are talking about Liturgical Furniture and Holy Spaces. No, this is not an episode on interior design for the local church, but instead we are talking about the design of the church sanctuaries and the furniture used. While this may seem like an irrelevant subject, the design and layout of the sanctuary says something about a church's theology - what does your church's sanctuary teach you and what does it say about your church? So, stick around for this episode of 3 Padres and a Shepherd Podcast.
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False, External, and Real Repentance?

Date: March 5th of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard  
Text: Joel 2:12-19  
Context: Ash Wednesday Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran at Minot, ND  
Manuscript:  Not Available 
 

When Is It Good To Be A Liberal Church?

Date: February 23rd of 2025  
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard 
Text: Luke 8:4-15 
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND 
Manuscript: CLICK HERE