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Date: October 27th of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Micah 6:6-8
Context: Reformation Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
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Air Date: November 1st of 2024
Description:
In today's episode, we cover the topic of "Law and Gospel." What is the Law and what is the Gospel, and why does the Christian need to distinguish between these two doctrines? Furthermore, what happens if a church has the Law and no Gospel, or the Gospel with no Law? Does this doctrine actually matter in the church? Stick around as we unpack "Mt. Sinai and Mt. Calvary - Rightly Understanding The Differences Between God's Law and Gospel."
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Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Is God Dead In America?
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Date: November 20th of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Genesis 1:1-2:3
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
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Monday Oct 28, 2024
Issues Etc. - Will The Real Church Please Stand Up? (Part 3)
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
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Monday Oct 21, 2024
Issues Etc. - Will The Real Church Please Stand Up? (Part 2)
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
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Saturday Oct 19, 2024
Issues Etc. - Will The Real Church Please Stand Up? (Part 1)
Saturday Oct 19, 2024
Saturday Oct 19, 2024
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Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Is Heaven On Earth?
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Date: October 6th of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Genesis 28:10-17
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
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Monday Oct 07, 2024
Setting The Record Straight On Angels
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Date: September 29th of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Revelation 12:7-12
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
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Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Why Is Church Unity So Much More Than Friendships & Shared Personal Interests?
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Date: September 22nd of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Ephesians 4:1-6
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
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Thursday Sep 26, 2024
EP 8 - What Is Christian Nationalism?
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Air Date: September 26th of 2024
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On today's episode of 3 Padres and a Shepherd, we examine the topic of Christian Nationalism. If one is patriotic, are they a Christian Nationalist? Is a Christian Nationalist a white supremacist? Or is a Christian Nationalist something else?
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Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Why Do We Waste So Much Time Worrying?
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Date: September 8th of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: 1 Kings 17:8-16
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
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Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Hold Tight To What You Have Been Given!
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Date: September 12, 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Proverbs 4:10-23
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
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Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Look To The One Who Comes To You
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Date: August 25th of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: 2 Chronicles 28:8-15
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
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Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
When Anger Turns To Bitterness...
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Date: August 11th of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Genesis 4:1-15
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
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Friday Aug 23, 2024
EP 7 - Depression, Laziness, And Acedia?
Friday Aug 23, 2024
Friday Aug 23, 2024
Air Date: August 23rd of 2024
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On today's episode of "3 Padres and a Shepherd," we examine the topic of 'depression, laziness, and acedia' But what is meant by this one rather obscure term: 'acedia?' Even though this term may be foreign to our ears, what it is - is very, very relevant to every Christian. So please stick around, and let's learn what this term means and how it affects us.
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Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
5 Problems With Being A Mouth Worshipper?
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Date: August 4th of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Jeremiah 8:4-12
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
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Sunday Aug 11, 2024
The Lord Is Brian's Shepherd
Sunday Aug 11, 2024
Sunday Aug 11, 2024
Date: August 5th of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Psalm 23
Context: Funeral Sermon for Brian Marschner
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Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
The Temptation To Coddle Evil
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Date: July 21st of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Jeremiah 23:16-29
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
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Friday Jul 19, 2024
A Tale Of Two Trees
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Date: July 14th of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Genesis 2:7-17
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
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Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Why Fake Gods Do Not Compare To The Real God
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Date: June 16th of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Micah 7:18-20
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
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Thursday Jul 18, 2024
EP 6 - Life: Is It Really Sacred?
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Air Date: July 18th of 2024
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With the second anniversary of the United States Supreme Court ending constitutional protection for abortion, today we ask the question, "Life: Is It Really Sacred?" Indeed, is Life sacred, and if so, why? Everywhere we look, it seems as if we live in a dehumanizing world. Not much seems to be sacred anymore these days. And so, why should life be sacred? Stick around as we discuss the topic of 'life' on today's episode of the "Three Padres & A Shepherd Podcast."
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Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
How 'Not' To Be A Tolerant-Open-Minded-Fool
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Date: June 9th of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Proverbs 9:1-10
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
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Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Air Date: June 13th of 2024
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On today's episode of "Three Padres & a Shepherd," we ask the question of what evangelism is and what it is not. Is evangelism standing on the corner of a street while yelling into a microphone; is evangelism traveling to Africa on a mission trip to dig a well; is evangelism following a scripted program that is presented to a neighbor as if you are trying to sell them a new set of Teflon cooking bowls; is evangelism canceling church and then having a congregation go out and rake leaves in a particular town? And what about the Great Commission from Matthew 28; where does that come into play? Stick around, and we will answer these questions and a lot more on today's episode, titled "Messing Up Evangelism? Taking a Closer Look at the Great Commission & Great Commandment"
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Monday Jun 10, 2024
When Churches Downplay Reverence
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Date: May 26th of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Isaiah 6:1-7
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
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Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Do You Hear The World's Pride, Fear, And Supposed Hope?
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Date: May 19th of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Genesis 11:1-9
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
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Tuesday May 28, 2024
You'll Be My People; I'll Be Your God
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Date: May 12th of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Ezekiel 36:22-28
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
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Thursday May 16, 2024
Episode 4 - Is It O.k. To Be A Pew Sitter?
Thursday May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
Air Date: May 16th of 2024
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What is Christianity primarily about? Is it about primarily being the hands and feet of Jesus or listening to Jesus? Is a successful church busy with all sorts of programs, ministries, and outreach endeavors, whereas a mediocre or failing church sits in the pew? In episode #4 of "3 Padres and a Shepherd," we will be taking a closer look into Jesus' interaction with two women: Mary and Martha. We will be asking the question, "Is It O.k. To Be A Pew Sitter?" Even though the story of Mary and Martha is a very simple story, it has vast application in the realm of the church and into the lives of Christians. And so, sit back with Mary and enjoy this 4th Episode!
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Thursday May 16, 2024
Why Do Churches No Longer Sing?
Thursday May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
Date: April 28th of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Isaiah 12:1-6
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
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Friday May 10, 2024
The Two Pitfalls Of Atheism And Mysticism
Friday May 10, 2024
Friday May 10, 2024
Date: April 21st of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Isaiah 40:25-31
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
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Wednesday May 01, 2024
Why Pastors Are Not Employees Of The Church
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Date: April 14th of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Ezekiel 34:11-16
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
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Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Thy Strong Word — Proverbs 11:16-31: Like a Gold Ring in a Pig’s Snout
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Original Air Date: April 24th of 2024
These proverbs contrast the gracious woman who gains honor with the ruthless man who gains only wealth, emphasizing that kindness, integrity, and righteousness lead to life and prosperity, while the pursuit of evil leads to destruction. This passage also highlights the importance of generosity, stating that those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. It warns against deceit and the hoarding of wealth, promoting instead a lifestyle of generosity and righteousness that ultimately benefits both the individual and the community.
The Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Minot, ND, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Proverbs 11:16-31.
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Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
How Do We Handle Bodies At Funerals?
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Date: March 31st of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Mark 16:1-8
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
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Monday Apr 15, 2024
Do We Have An Angry God?
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Date: March 29th of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: John 19:1-42
Context: Good Friday Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
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Friday Apr 12, 2024
It Is Not A Mere Symbol, Sign, Or Representation
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Date: March 28th of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32
Context: Holy Thursday Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
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Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Episode 3 - Is Your Salvation Certain?
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Air Date: April 11th of 2024
Episode: 3
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Where do we look for assurance? How do we know that we are saved? Tragically, many pulpits and theologies across America consistently preach the Christian and not the Christ. So, the problem that arises is that we can easily look internally at our actions as Christians for assurance. However, once we look inward, we will never have enough assurance, as the foundation of assurance shifts from Jesus to us. When we end up turning inward - focusing on our life, taking our spiritual temperature, assessing our accomplishments, and becoming fixated on navel-gazing, we become overtaken by what Martin Luther calls the Monster of Uncertainty. In episode #3, we will ask the question, "Is Your Salvation Certain?" with special attention to the age-old battle between imputed and infused righteousness. Access More Episodes:
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Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
His Kingdom Does Not Need Force Or Power
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Date: March 24th of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Zechariah 9:9-12
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
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Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
He Will Not Be Your Butler But Will Gladly Be Your Atonement
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Date: March 10th of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: John 6:1-15
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
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Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Episode 2 - Is It Really Finished?
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Air Date: March 14th of 2024 Episode 2 Details: On today's podcast, we ask the question, "Is it really finished?" It sure seems that in today's religious landscape, people are looking for new prophecies, trying to build utopic kingdoms, and continually offering up sacrificial works to validate the ego. Can we say that Christ is enough, that He finished everything, or must we search for the new thing God is supposedly doing; must we attempt to usher in God's kingdom through our own endeavors, or must we offer up our own versions of sacrifice to live with a peaceful conscience? Is it really finished in Jesus, or is God just getting started? To Watch Online
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Friday Mar 08, 2024
Are There Two Definitions Of Faith?
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Date: February 25th of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Matthew 15:21-28
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
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Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Concord Matters — Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article 5 ~ Good Works #2
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Original Air Date: February 17th of 2024
In Luke 7, the sinful woman was forgiven by faith and her works flowed by His grace. It is clear that we are unable to fulfill the Law and all fall short of His glory. Our disposition is completely broken and as we receive a clear conscience through forgiveness by the blood of Christ, works of love naturally spring up by the Holy Spirit’s help (Galatians 5:22-23). We are reminded that a good tree bears good fruit. For Christ’s sake, we are made a good tree, and our good God bears good fruit for the sake of love for others. “Awake, O sleeper, rise from death, And Christ shall give you light; So learn His love, its length and breadth, its fullness, depth, and height.” LSB #697, st. 1
Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Minot, ND joins Rev. Brady Finnern to confess the truth of good works.
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Learn To Spot A Demonic Sermon
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Date: February 18th of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Genesis 3:1-21
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
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Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Things Are Never As They Seem With Christianity
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Date: February 11th of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
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Saturday Feb 17, 2024
You Are His Dust
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
Date: February 14th of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Joel 2:12-19
Context: Ash Wednesday Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
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Friday Feb 09, 2024
No Gimmicks Or Programs - Just The Word, Please
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Date: February 4th of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Isaiah 55:10-13
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
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Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Undeserved Grace For The Grumbler?
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Date: January 28th of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Exodus 17:1-7
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
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Friday Jan 26, 2024
Not A Helpless Victim
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Date: January 21st of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Matthew 17:1-9
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
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Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Hawaiian Shirt Pastors And The Casual God?
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Date: January 14th of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Exodus 34:29-35
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran in Minot, ND
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Friday Jan 12, 2024
Brought Out From The Dungeon
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Date: January 7th of 2024
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: Isaiah 42:1-7
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND
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Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Why Do Some People Only Want A Big God?
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Date: December 25th of 2023
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Text: John 1:1-14
Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND
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Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard
Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard has been the pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, North Dakota, since 2018. He has previous ministry experience in the following churches: Pastor in Gwinner, North Dakota; Senior Pastor in Sidney, Montana; Associate Pastor in Williston, North Dakota; and an Associate Pastor in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
He received his undergraduate degree in Finance and Economics from Minot State University in North Dakota. After a short career working as an Investment Representative, he obtained his Master Divinity from Lutheran Brethren Seminary of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, and was ordained by the CLBA. Approximately 10 years later, in late 2013, he colloquized into the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. Furthermore, in 2013 he obtained a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis MO. His doctor of ministry thesis was on exploring the journey of American Evangelicals into Confessional Lutheran thought.
Pastor Richard finds great joy in speaking and writing. You will see many of his articles and video teachings on various Lutheran Blogs and Journals. You can also hear him on the radio and internet podcasts, speaking on a variety of topics. And his most recent book from Concordia Publishing House, "Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up? 12 False Christs," can be found at CPH.org or Amazon.com.
Pastor Richard is married to Serenity and they have three children. He enjoys fishing, pheasant hunting, carpentry work, watching movies, writing, collecting knives, spending time with his family, and a good book with a rye whiskey.