Rich Truth

We preview the slate of area high school football games for October 3 & 4, I share some experiences from a "historic" vacation, and offer thoughts on the disastrous weather events of the past week.

Porch guy and Pastor Bradlee LaBorg joins me in an unfiltered discussion on what love really is. We talk about cultural views of what constitutes love, contrasted with the revelation of God's divine love for His children and for all people.

This 12th installment in the Quest for the King series takes us to the epic confrontation between David and Goliath. Manhood principles abound in Part 1 of this iconic account from the first book of Samuel.

We recap the results from week 4 and line up week 5's matchups, as well as share some thoughts on a featured player.

I discuss the keys to understanding Tuesday night's presidential debate, as well as this 2024 race: the "new" face of Kamala, and the "two" faces of Trump.

No two things were made for each other quite like fall and high school football. We talk about last week's local area games, and line up the numbers for week 4!

In the 11th installment in the Quest for the King series, Samuel discovers the Lord's anointed successor to King Saul. This episode challenges us to live our lives in sync with the rhythms of God's grace, and gives us our first glimpse of David, the shepherd boy after God's own heart.

Through its deeply embedded history, its rivalries and relationships, high school football has become a vital thread in the fabric of Americana. In this episode we talk about why it is the best of all sports, and offer some thoughts on local rivalries and the 2024 season so far.

The tragic story of King Saul takes a dark turn when a victory celebration is interrupted by the arrival of God's prophet. In this 10th installment of the Quest for the King teaching series we identify the warning signs that can keep us from sliding down the slippery slope to depravity.

In Part 2 of The Truth about America we discuss the strong undercurrent that has kept the heart of America beating since well before 1776, and whether that heartbeat can remain strong and steady into an uncertain future.

Installment number 9 in the Quest for the King teaching series takes us to a critical manhood principle. On this episode we challenge men to take authority over their own lives and assume maximum responsibility for their own actions and outcomes.

In this special episode we discuss the potential and real threats to the ideology on which our republic is founded. Hint: it's not the alleged fascism of Donald Trump. That is a cheap and easy diversion to draw attention away from the clear and present dangers that threaten the very basis of our freedom.

On installment 8 of the Quest for the King series we look at the power of one, as illustrated by the courage of Jonathan, the son of King Saul - prefaced by my thoughts on recent events surrounding President Donald J. Trump.

In this Independence Day Special, Josh Brown and I discuss our perspectives on an overview of American history. From the dreams of the Founding Fathers, through wars at home and abroad, times of great hardship and periods of immense prosperity, our great nation has survived for nearly a quarter of a millennium. On this episode we talk about where America is today, whether she resembles what our fo...

In this seventh installment of the Quest for the King series, we talk about all the things the world wants to give us - so long as we surrender our ability to fight.

Fatherlessness has become a defining characteristic of our culture. On this episode I talk with young dads Gavin Bales, Brock Etters and Jacob Gasnow about the joys and challenges of raising sons, and how we can fight for the hearts of the fatherless.

Installment number 6 in the Quest for the King series leads us to a fateful turning point in the reign of King Saul, and provides a stark reminder that the journey to true manhood must be guided by faith and not by feelings.

A conversation with Porch guy Josh Morton about the events that shaped his life, his journey to faith, and his search to discover the Fatherhood of God.

Installment #5 in the Quest for the King teaching series on Biblical manhood. On this episode we take a deeper look at four hallmarks of a true man of God.

This milestone episode carries a bit of a sharp edge as Rich takes an unfiltered look at some of the lies that are poisoning our American political system. You won't want to miss this one - and it is not for the naïve.

Do you trust in God or in man? Do you trust in God or in yourself? The fourth installment in our teaching series on Biblical manhood explores these and other powerful questions that define the masculine journey.

It always makes for interesting conversation when the Beeler boys get together. Mark and I discuss the theology of worship, perspectives and possible misunderstandings regarding the Reformers, a little dab of eschatology, and we end with some good old fashioned "talkin' about the weather."

What does it mean to be anointed for your purpose, and is it the same thing as being ready to step into it? The Biblical epic of the kings provides timeless manhood principles to guide us.

Caleb Stafford, one of the board members for The Porch Ministries, and co-host of the Full Scope Experience podcast joins us for a frank conversation about aligning your life with the truth, and what it looks like when you don't. No holds barred on this one!

In the second installment of the Quest for the King teaching series, we discuss several of the bedrock principles that define the early stages of the journey to true manhood.