The Nomad Pastor

What do you do when you feel like you don’t fit anywhere? In Episode 2 of our journey through 1 Peter, we discover that God isn’t just saving individuals. He’s building something bigger than any one of us. Peter calls believers “living stones,” carefully placed by the Master Builder into a spiritual house designed for... The post 1 Peter Chapter 2: Living Stones, Strange Country first appeared on...

Have you ever felt scattered, forgotten, or like you don’t belong where life has left you? In this first episode of our 1 Peter series, we walk through a powerful message written to people living as exiles, strangers, and outsiders. Peter reminds us that our identity is not found in our failures, our circumstances, or... The post 1 Peter Chapter 1: A Living Hope for Tired People first appeared on...

What does grace actually mean — and why do so many people struggle to believe it applies to them? In this episode of the Nomad Pastor Podcast, Rick shares a moment from a Bikers for Christ chapter meeting where a brother named Pete said something simple that landed in the room like a hammer: “GRACE... The post GRACE — God’s Riches at Christ’s Expense first appeared on The Nomad Pastor .

How does someone chosen by God end up blind, bound, and broken? In this final episode of the Judges series, we walk through the life of Samson in Judges 13–16 and uncover one of the most powerful warnings in the Bible. Samson was called before birth, gifted with supernatural strength, and set apart for God’s... The post Judges: When Strength Without Surrender Leads to Destruction | Final Judges Ep...

What happens when rejection shapes your identity more than God does? In this episode of the Nomad Pastor Podcast, we walk through the story of Jephthah in Judges 10–12—a powerful and difficult passage that exposes the danger of broken identity, insecurity, and reckless spiritual decisions. Jephthah was rejected by his family, driven out, and forced... The post Judges: When Broken Identity Leads to...

In Judges 6 through 8, we meet a leader who begins his journey hiding in fear and insecurity. Gideon’s story is not simply about victory over an enemy. It is about the process God uses to reshape a person’s dependence. Before God gives Gideon influence, He removes his confidence. Before God brings victory, He reduces... The post Judges: When God Reduces You Before He Uses You first appeared on The...

Leadership hesitation creates spiritual vulnerability. In Judges 4 and 5, Israel is living under fear and oppression because those called to lead have grown passive and uncertain. Into that moment, God raises Deborah. Not because she campaigned for influence, but because she was faithful when others hesitated. This episode explores what happens when courage becomes... The post Judges: When God Rai...

This is where Judges starts to unsettle us. Ehud’s story is strange, graphic, and uncomfortable—and that’s intentional. In this episode, we confront a hard truth: when a people drift far from God, deliverance often doesn’t look the way we expect. God still rescues Israel, but the method reflects the condition of their hearts. Ehud forces us... The post Judges: When Deliverance Makes Us Uncomfortab...

Before Judges turns dark, God shows us what leadership was meant to look like. In this episode, we meet Othniel, the first judge of Israel. No drama. No spotlight. No chaos. Just steady obedience in a nation already drifting. Othniel’s story is short, but it matters. He reminds us that faithfulness does not need recognition to... The post Judges: Faithfulness Before the Fall first appeared on The...

In Episode 2 of our Judges series, we move from warning to reality. Judges chapter 2 shows us how a nation that once knew God slowly forgot Him. Not because God stopped being faithful, but because the people stopped remembering, teaching, and obeying. This episode confronts one of the most dangerous truths in Scripture. You... The post Judges: When a Nation Walks Away from God – A Forgotten God an...

We are starting a new series through the book of Judges, and this is not an easy walk. Judges is not ancient history. It is a mirror. This book shows what happens when a people slowly drift from God. Not through rebellion at first, but through compromise, tolerance, and doing what feels right instead of... The post Judges: When a Nation Walks Away from God – Setting the Stage first appeared on The...

In this episode, I walk through the truth about Islamic teaching, the cross, the Crusades, and the growing hostility toward Christianity in today’s world. This isn’t a political message. It isn’t anger. It isn’t an attack on people. It is a clear and honest look at history, doctrine, culture, and the unmatched hope found only... The post When Truth Confronts History, Faith, and a Changing World fi...

In this episode we confront one of the most misunderstood questions in the Christian walk.  Can you lose your salvation?  Many believers live in fear, wondering if one mistake or one relapse means God has given up on them.  But Scripture paints a very different picture.  Salvation is not earned by works, so it cannot... The post Once Saved, Always His first appeared on The Nomad Pastor .

This episode takes a deep and honest look at baptism and what it truly means for a follower of Jesus. There is a lot of confusion in our world today about whether baptism is required for salvation or simply symbolic. We slow down, open the Scriptures, and let God’s Word speak for itself. We walk... The post Baptism first appeared on The Nomad Pastor .

If God is good, why does He let bad things happen? That question has echoed through every generation—and maybe through your own prayers, too. In this episode, I sit down and wrestle with one of the hardest truths of faith: the reality of pain and the goodness of God. This isn’t a theology lecture or a... The post Why Does God Allow Suffering? first appeared on The Nomad Pastor .

In a world where everyone is told to “live your truth,” we’re asking a bigger question:  Is truth something we create, or something that exists outside of us, unchanging and universal? In this episode, I dig into:✅ The difference between objective and subjective truth✅ Why it matters in real life, not just philosophy✅ The dangers... The post Objective Truth vs. Subjective Truth first appeared o...

I’ve spent years on this podcast teaching through books of the Bible, recovery, discipleship, and the struggles we all face.  But I’ve also avoided the hard topics, especially faith and politics, out of fear. The recent assassination of Charlie Kirk and the powerful words of Dr. Frank Turek reminded me that silence is no longer... The post Faith First: How Christianity Shapes Our Politics first ap...

Isaiah 6:8 asks a question that still echoes today: “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Isaiah’s answer was simple but life-changing: “Here am I. Send me.” Whether it’s stepping out in faith, serving in your community, or simply saying yes to the opportunities God puts in front of you, the mission... The post Send Me first appeared on The Nomad Pastor .

Ephesians 6 isn’t just words on a page, it’s a battle plan for everyday life. Paul reminds us that the fight isn’t against people, it’s against the enemy who whispers lies and tries to steal our joy. But God hasn’t left us unarmed. He’s given us the armor of truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, and His... The post Ephesians 6: Standing Firm first appeared on The Nomad Pastor .

In this episode of Nomad Pastor, I sit down to talk about the reality of spiritual warfare in today’s culture. From the chaos we see in entertainment, addiction, identity, and division, to the heartbreaking assassination of Charlie Kirk, it’s clear that the enemy is alive and active but instead of responding with anger and hate,... The post Spiritual Warfare in Todays Culture first appeared on The...

In this episode of Nomad Pastor, we walk through Ephesians 5—not as a list of rules, but as an invitation. Paul calls us to walk in love, to walk in light, and to walk in wisdom. Along the way, I share pieces of my own journey—times when shame and mistakes kept me down, when I... The post Ephesians Chapter 5: Walking It Out first appeared on The Nomad Pastor .

After months of silence, the Nomad Pastor Podcast is back. In this episode, I open up about how the enemy tries to creep into our minds with whispers of doubt, failure, and shame. I’ll share my own struggle of stepping away from this podcast, how those lies almost kept me from ever starting again, and... The post The Whisper Of The Enemy first appeared on The Nomad Pastor .

Today, we’re digging into Ephesians Chapter 4, a powerful transition point in Paul’s letter. Up until now, Paul has been laying the foundation of who we are in Christ—chosen, redeemed, forgiven, and sealed. Now he shifts gears from identity to action. What does it look like to live like someone who belongs to Jesus? This... The post Ephesians Chapter 4 first appeared on The Nomad Pastor .

Today we’re digging into Ephesians Chapter 3, a chapter where Paul gets real about his calling, God’s mysterious plan, and the immeasurable love and power available to each of us in Christ. This chapter gives us a behind-the-scenes look into Paul’s heart—his mission, his passion, and his prayers for the church. If you’ve ever felt... The post Ephesians Chapter 3 first appeared on The Nomad Pastor...

In this episode of the Nomad Pastor Podcast, we explore Ephesians 2—a chapter that reveals the incredible power of God’s grace. 🌟 Have you ever felt spiritually dead, like you were just going through the motions? Paul reminds us that we’ve been brought from death to life through Christ! 🕊️ 🔥 Key Themes:✅ Saved by... The post Ephesians Chapter 2 first appeared on The Nomad Pastor .