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129 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMessages from Rev. Loren Richmond Jr., M.Div, MBA. at various churches
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Jesus and the Closeness Communication Bias
July 07, 2024 19:04 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this message, Loren talks about the "closeness communication bias" and how it affects our relationships, from spouses to coworkers. Through personal anecdotes and biblical references, he explores why we often tune out those closest to us and how to overcome this barrier to improve our connections. Listen in for a thought-provoking discussion on the importance of listening, empathy, and understanding in fostering healthier, more inclusive relationships.
Church After Doom
June 02, 2024 19:28 - 25 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this message, Loren explores the profound challenges facing the American church today. As congregations dwindle and faith communities grapple with modern secular distractions, he delves into the historical and contemporary parallels of religious decline. Drawing insights from Brian McLaren's book "Life after Doom" and Ted Smith's "The End of Theological Education," he discusses the potential scenarios for the future of Christianity in America. Listen in as he examines the role of...
God's Presence in the Midst of Darkness
May 03, 2023 16:00 - 19 minutes - 15.6 MBAs we navigate the ups and downs of life, we all experience moments of tragedy and heartbreak. In those times, it can be difficult to find comfort and hope. Loren Richmond shares how faith and the presence of God can provide a source of strength and peace even in the darkest of times.
What are you desperate for?
April 06, 2023 23:08 - 17 minutes - 14.2 MBIn sports and in life, desperation is a concept that can have a significant impact. Take, for example, the NCAA basketball tournament. The pressure to win can lead players and coaches to desperate measures. But desperation is not limited to sports. As we see in the story of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, the crowds and leaders were desperate for different things. This raises the question: what are we desperate for in our own lives? Are our priorities in the right place?
Who can really see?
March 29, 2023 15:00 - 19 minutes - 16 MBA message delivered at Washington Park United Methodist Church from John 9, with Pastor Loren reflecting that the key question might be, who can really see?
Break Free from Guilt
February 15, 2023 16:00 - 16 minutes - 13.6 MBA message shared at Wash Park UMC on breaking free from guilt and Micah 6:1-8
Don't Miss the Point
January 11, 2023 17:00 - 17 minutes - 13.8 MBPreaching on Epiphany Sunday, Loren speaks from Matthew 2:1-12 about the importance of not missing the point in the story of the Magi and in the story of our lives.
Revealed Through Prayer
December 21, 2022 17:28 - 18 minutes - 14.8 MBSpeaking during the church's annual Stewardship Campaign, Loren talks about the importance of making sure prayer is always an essential part of our decision-making process.
Gratitude
December 21, 2022 17:00 - 14 minutes - 26.9 MBIn our systematized and mechanized world, we can so often get stuck in our schedules and routines that we miss out on experiencing awe and wonder, which leads to gratitude and thankfulness for all is from God and a gift of God. (John 1:1-5).
Infinite Games
December 07, 2022 18:06 - 21 minutes - 17.5 MBInspired by the book, "Infinite Games" by Simon Sinek, Loren talks about why investing in children is investing in God's Kingdom
Reorient: Prayer
November 16, 2022 18:13 - 17 minutes - 14.1 MBKicking of a new sermon series on reorienting our lives, Loren shares on message on the importance of prayer.
The Last Lecture
May 19, 2021 14:21 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBIf you had one last chance to share your thoughts, what would you want to say?
Courage: The Mystery of The Gospel
April 12, 2021 15:00 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MB★ Support this podcast ★
The Mystery of The Gospel
April 12, 2021 15:00 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBTeaching Pastor Nellis Kennedy-Howard kicks off our new series on Courage with a message on the mystery of the Gospel.
We Draw On Courage
March 29, 2021 15:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBRev. Loren Richmond gives a fresh perspective on the story of Palm Sunday and how Jesus subverts the powers of oppression and invites us to courageously join him.
We Are Reformed
March 23, 2021 15:29 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBRev. Loren Richmond Jr. teaches about the various ways God re-forms in our spiritual journeys.
God Loves First
March 15, 2021 15:00 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBRev. Loren Richmond Jr invites us all to take the risk to follow the example of Christ who chose to risk first.
God Meets Us
February 22, 2021 16:00 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBRev. Loren Richmond Jr. talks about how God meets us wherever we are regardless of the pandemic or struggle we are in the midst of, in the first worship gathering of Lent 2021.
Thin Spaces _Transfiguration Sunday
February 15, 2021 15:00 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBRev. Loren Richmond Jr. talks about the “thin places” and liminal spaces God is inviting us into.
Re:Discover Your Mission
January 11, 2021 16:18 - 15 minutes - 14 MBWith so much uncertainty and change, it's easy to forget why we're doing what we're doing. If you've forgotten what's important to you or what you're about, take some time to re-discover your mission.
Re:Discover God's Love for You
January 04, 2021 16:11 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBWhen you imagine God in heaven looking down on you, what kind of expression is on God’s face? In 2021, discover for the first time, or all over again, God's deep and immense love for you.
Celebrating the Feminine in the Season: Mary the mother of Jesus
December 21, 2020 19:14 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MB★ Support this podcast ★
Celebrating the Feminine in the Season: Ruth and Love
December 14, 2020 16:23 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB★ Support this podcast ★
Celebrating the Feminine in the Season: Bathsheba and finding peace
December 07, 2020 17:57 - 24 minutes - 20.8 MB★ Support this podcast ★
Celebrating the Feminine in the Season: Rahab and Hope
November 30, 2020 16:25 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MB★ Support this podcast ★
Serenity Now: Don't be afraid to be different
November 23, 2020 16:35 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBPastor Loren talks about how knowing who you are and how God loves you can us be better equipped to listen to and consider the stories of others without feeling like we're losing ourselves.
Serenity Now: Stop cutting people out of your life
November 16, 2020 16:56 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBPastor Loren talks about the polarization in our nation and how as followers of Jesus, our job is to seek reconciliation and right relationships.
Serenity Now: The spiritual cost of social anxiety
November 09, 2020 17:10 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBIn these challenging times, it's easy to get sucked into a vortex of despair by the surrounding anxiety of our nation. Pastor Loren shares how to break the vicious cycle.
Serenity Now: Our Ofrenda and dealing with death
November 02, 2020 16:28 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB★ Support this podcast ★
All In: We need more workers
October 26, 2020 17:21 - 19 minutes - 18 MBIt's not a question of whether there is enough. Rather, it's a question of whether we have enough people to get the good news of God's love to the people who need it most.
All In: You get out what you put in
October 19, 2020 15:42 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBRev. Loren Richmond Jr. preaches on Galatians 6:7-8 in the next message in our "All In" series.
Living with Purpose: Shine like the stars
October 05, 2020 15:52 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBPastor Loren shares how true influence comes not from self-promotion, but from self-sacrifice, like Jesus.
Living with Purpose: Run Your Race
September 21, 2020 16:14 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBPastor Loren shares about what we can do when we feel stuck on the treadmill of life.
Living with Purpose: radical identity shifts
September 14, 2020 17:28 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB★ Support this podcast ★
Romans: God doesn't care about teams
August 24, 2020 17:48 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MBGod isn't concerned with conversions, newly acquired business, and overall sales. God is interested in lives changed and progress made for God's kingdom.
Romans: You have a mission
August 17, 2020 18:26 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBBecause of the faithfulness of Jesus to his mission, the broken relationship between God and humanity has been restored. Now, in turn, we each have a mission from God!
Missing Jesus
August 10, 2020 18:22 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBPaul Romig-Leavitt talks about the kingdoms we build which distract and disrupt us for seeing who Jesus really is and what Jesus really asks. ★ Support this podcast ★
Stuff We Need to Talk About: Making Peace with the Past
August 04, 2020 19:57 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBWe can only grow when we are willing to wrestle with the past and confront our biggest mistakes.
Making Peace with the Past
August 04, 2020 19:57 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBWe can only grow when we are willing to wrestle with the past and confront our biggest mistakes.
Stuff We Need to Talk About: Stop Trying to be the Hero
August 03, 2020 20:33 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBContinuing our series, "stuff we need to talk about," Pastor Shaye talks about why always having to be the hero can be problematic. ★ Support this podcast ★