In this episode of Sermons on the Side, Brad and Richard take inspiration from the incredible precision and purpose of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. After watching a powerful behind-the-scenes documentary, Richard shares how one simple phrase from the pilots -“Glad to be here” - sparked a deeper reflection on faith, gratitude, and contentment. Every time the Blue Angels meet, they pound the table, bump fists, and declare, “Glad to be here." It’s more than a motto - it’s a mindset. It means being thankful for where you are and who you’re with, no matter what season you’re flying through. Join us as we talk about what it means to live that way spiritually - to wake up each day with a heart of gratitude, recognizing that God has placed us right where we need to be and surrounded us with people we’re meant to love, serve, and grow alongside. If you’ve been struggling to find joy in your current season or to trust that God is working in the middle of it, this conversation will lift your spirits.Send us a textSermons on the Side Bible Readings Connect with us on our FACEBOOK page Connect with us on INSTAGRAM @sermons_on_the_side_podcast Check out our website HERE Love the show? If you’re enjoying the stories, laughs, and conversations we share here, we’d be so grateful if you’d consider “buying us a cup of coffee” to help keep things brewing. It’s a simple way to show your support and keep the podcast going strong! Here’s the link: buymeacoffee.com/sermonsontheside Thank you for being part of the journey with us!
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41 | Where Do I Take My Miracle?
In this week’s episode of Sermons on the Side, Richard shares a surprising “aha” moment that hit him while watching Doctor Strange for the very first time. In the Marvel film, there’s a line that stirred something deep in him - when a man says, “I just took my miracle and went home.”' It’s a simple phrase, but it hit like a sermon. How often do we do the same thing? God heals, forgives, redeems, and restores us - and then we quietly return to “normal life.” But what if God’s intention for our miracle isn’t that we’d just go home? Brad and Richard dive into this idea through the lens of pop culture and Scripture - exploring how believers can move beyond personal comfort and step into the larger, selfless, heroic story God is writing through us. Whether you’re a Marvel fan, a Jesus follower, or both, this conversation will leave you thinking about what you’ve done with your miracle - and where you’ll take it next.Send us a textSermons on the Side Bible Readings Connect with us on our FACEBOOK page Connect with us on INSTAGRAM @sermons_on_the_side_podcast Check out our website HERE Love the show? If you’re enjoying the stories, laughs, and conversations we share here, we’d be so grateful if you’d consider “buying us a cup of coffee” to help keep things brewing. It’s a simple way to show your support and keep the podcast going strong! Here’s the link: buymeacoffee.com/sermonsontheside Thank you for being part of the journey with us!
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40 | Roundtable Discussion #4 ft. Kyndal Nipper
In our fourth Roundtable discussion, we’re joined by someone very special - Kyndal Nipper, Richard’s stepdaughter and a long time friend of Brad’s. From the earliest days of Sermons on the Side, Kyndal has been one of our biggest encouragers - a faithful listener, idea-sharer, and cheerleader behind the scenes. Today, she steps to the mic to share a deeply personal story — a journey through loss, grief, and ultimately, hope. Kyndal opens up about the heartbreak of losing her second child in a late-term miscarriage and how her faith, her daughter Blakeley, and a community of grace helped her walk through one of life’s hardest valleys. It’s an honest and moving conversation about how God meets us in our pain, how His presence remains even in silence, and how - as Elisabeth Elliot once said - “God’s story never ends in ashes.” Whether you’re walking through grief yourself or standing beside someone who is, this episode will remind you that redemption is still possible and that God’s not done yet.Send us a textSermons on the Side Bible Readings Connect with us on our FACEBOOK page Connect with us on INSTAGRAM @sermons_on_the_side_podcast Check out our website HERE Love the show? If you’re enjoying the stories, laughs, and conversations we share here, we’d be so grateful if you’d consider “buying us a cup of coffee” to help keep things brewing. It’s a simple way to show your support and keep the podcast going strong! Here’s the link: buymeacoffee.com/sermonsontheside Thank you for being part of the journey with us!
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39 | From Ichabod to Ebenezer
In this week’s episode of Sermons on the Side, we start with the spooky story of the Headless Horseman - and a man named Ichabod Crane - but end up somewhere far deeper. The name Ichabod appears long before Washington Irving ever wrote about Sleepy Hollow. In 1 Samuel, it’s the heartbreaking name given to a child born in tragedy - a name meaning “the glory has departed.” Yet, through Samuel’s faithfulness, God restores His people and leads them to a new place of remembrance called Ebenezer - “the stone of help.” Join Brad and Richard as they talk about moving from seasons where God feels distant to moments when His presence becomes unmistakably real. Whether you’re feeling spiritually dry, lost, or just trying to find light in a dark season, this episode reminds us that no matter how far we drift, God still brings us back home.Send us a textSermons on the Side Bible Readings Connect with us on our FACEBOOK page Connect with us on INSTAGRAM @sermons_on_the_side_podcast Check out our website HERE Love the show? If you’re enjoying the stories, laughs, and conversations we share here, we’d be so grateful if you’d consider “buying us a cup of coffee” to help keep things brewing. It’s a simple way to show your support and keep the podcast going strong! Here’s the link: buymeacoffee.com/sermonsontheside Thank you for being part of the journey with us!
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38 | Where You Been Hiding
In episode 38 of Sermons on the Side, we trace a surprising thread between history, memory, and our own tendency to retreat into hiding places. Inspired by Candace Millard’s account of Winston Churchill’s daring escape during the Boer War, we reflect on a striking moment when Churchill, though technically free, still felt trapped by fear and uncertainty. She powerfully writes, "He could not remain where he was.…Yet neither could he run." That picture of hiding even in freedom sparked a meaningful conversation about the places we withdraw to in our own lives - whether out of fear, shame, busyness, or comfort. Richard also shares a personal story of being greeted by a trusted friend with staggering words, “Hey man, where you been hiding?” - a phrase that can hit closer to home than we often realize. Join us as we wrestle with what it means to step out of hiding, to be known, and to live into the freedom God has already given us.Send us a textSermons on the Side Bible Readings Connect with us on our FACEBOOK page Connect with us on INSTAGRAM @sermons_on_the_side_podcast Check out our website HERE Love the show? If you’re enjoying the stories, laughs, and conversations we share here, we’d be so grateful if you’d consider “buying us a cup of coffee” to help keep things brewing. It’s a simple way to show your support and keep the podcast going strong! Here’s the link: buymeacoffee.com/sermonsontheside Thank you for being part of the journey with us!
Join two friends, Richard and Brad, each week as they explore the hidden messages in life's everyday moments. From personal stories to tales of family and friends, they uncover the unexpected lessons and sermons that God might be revealing. Tune in for heartfelt conversations, laughter, and meaningful insights that remind us that even in the ordinary, there’s always a deeper purpose waiting to be discovered.
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