In this Thanksgiving-themed episode of Sermons on the Side, Richard takes us back to a beloved family tradition from when his kids were young: gathering around the TV to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. But for the Moore household, the parade wasn’t just fun entertainment - it marked the official start of Christmas. 

Once that final float appeared, carrying Santa himself, and the announcer declared, “Let us be the first to wish you a Merry Christmas,”  the Moore home shifted instantly into Christmas mode. Music on. Candy out. Decorations everywhere. All while still feasting on Thanksgiving dinner. 

But woven into this tradition was a funny phrase Richard’s kids repeated whenever they expected Santa… but another marching band rolled through instead:
 “Oh no, it’s another band.” Over time it became more than a joke - it became a silly picture of impatience, anticipation, and the ache of waiting for something good. 

In this episode, Brad and Richard reflect on how that simple family phrase mirrors our spiritual lives. Whether we’re waiting on a breakthrough, a healing, a relationship, a job opportunity, restored family, or clarity about what’s next - God is present in the waiting. He doesn’t just meet us once “Santa” arrives. He ministers to us through every “another band” moment. 

Join us for a heartfelt Thanksgiving conversation on hope, patience, and learning to trust God when life takes longer than we expected.

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In this week’s episode of Sermons on the Side, Richard reaches back into his early parenthood days to share a powerful story about his two sons, Bryce and Derrick… and a throwback classic: the Bionicle Lego toy. When Derrick secretly takes Bryce’s prized Bionicle to school and loses it, he returns home overwhelmed with guilt and fear of what his brother will say. 

After a heartfelt father-son conversation about honesty, courage, and doing what’s right, Derrick breaks down - not because he doesn’t know what to do, but because he doesn’t want to face it alone. That’s when Richard offers the words that changed everything:

“You have to have the conversation… but you don’t have to do it alone.”

In that moment, Richard realized those words weren’t just for his son - they were a reminder from God for all of us. No matter how difficult the conversation, how heavy the truth, or how uncertain the next step… we don’t walk into it by ourselves. God promises His presence, His guidance, and His strength. 

We connect this to the powerful truth of Exodus 33:14–15, where Moses tells God, “If Your presence does not go with us, we don’t even want to go.” It’s a fresh reminder that courage isn’t the absence of fear — it’s the confidence that God goes with us into every hard moment. 

If you’re walking through something heavy, or if God’s asking you to do something you’d rather avoid, this episode will remind you: you don’t have to do it alone.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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What do you do when life backs you into a corner and the odds are stacked against you? 

In this episode, Richard shares a powerful conversation he had with a pastor friend whose church was facing a make-or-break moment. The situation reminded him of one of the wildest plays in college football history - Arkansas vs. Ole Miss in 2015 - when, on fourth and twenty-five in overtime, a desperate heave, a wild lateral, and a broken play somehow turned into a first down that kept hope alive. 

That “4th & 25” moment became a picture of what desperate prayer looks like - the kind of prayer Hannah prayed in the temple when she poured out her soul before God. Sometimes, it takes hitting the point of desperation before we truly cry out with everything we’ve got. 

This week’s Sermon on the Side is both a challenge and an invitation:

• Where do you need that kind of 4th & prayer in your own life?
• Where are you willing to get desperate before God?

And if you’re there right now - staring at an impossible situation - Richard and Brad extend an open invitation: reach out. Let us pick up the ball with you, pray with you, and run together for the first down.

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In this week’s episode, we pause from our usual rhythm and spend time reflecting on the events of the past couple of weeks following the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk. Together, we share how this moment has shaped us personally and spiritually, and why Dr. Ben Carson’s words at Charlie’s memorial - reminding us that a seed must die in order to grow - continue to resonate deeply. 

From there, we talk honestly about the challenges Christians face when division, cynicism, and negativity take root. Brad recalls a phrase spoken years ago by a friend regarding division within the body of Christ: when people stop believing the best about each other, things always start to break down. As followers of Christ, now more than ever, we’re called to encourage one another, to see the good in each other, and to tend to the plank in our own eyes before pointing out the speck in our brother’s. 

This is a conversation about unity, hope, and the choice to build each other up in a time when the world desperately needs it.

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This week we sit down with Michael Warden - author, coach, free spirit, and founder of the men’s recovery ministry Braveheart Men. Richard first met Michael four years ago during a Braveheart Men’s Intensive, and since then Michael has continued to impact the lives of hundreds of men through his work. 

Michael joins us to share about the release of the final two books in his four-part mystic Christian fantasy series, The Pearlsong Refounding. With the first two volumes already out, the concluding books officially launch on December 2nd. It’s a powerful, imaginative story that we can’t wait for you to discover.

Beyond writing, Michael lives as a “sojourner,” traveling the country in his van - affectionately named Van-Gogh - and sharing his journey through poetry, creative reflections, and updates on his Substack.

In this conversation, we talk about:

• What it means to live freely and courageously as a “sojourner.”
• The heart behind Braveheart Men and what recovery ministry looks like.
• Michael’s creative passion in writing The Pearlsong Refounding. 

We’ll include links to Braveheart Men, Michael’s Substack, and his book series in the show notes below so you can connect further with his story and work! 

-The novel Website: https://www.thepearlsongrefounding.com/

-Braveheart Men’s Community: https://www.thebraveheartmen.com/

-The Sojournist Writings: https://michaeldwarden.substack.com/

-Michael Coaching Website: https://www.michaelwarden.com/

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