Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard’s Podcast

Concord Matters — The Large Catechism: The Lord’s Prayer

We ask for God’s kingdom to come among us. Where you find the kingdom, there you find the King (Jesus). Where you find the King (Jesus), there you find the kingdom. We ask that He would give us His Holy Spirit to believe His Word. An earthly kingdom is found by the work of its people and by force. God’s kingdom is found by the work of God in Christ and by His grace. His kingdom is seen now by the Word, Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper. We anticipate beholding the kingdom that is yet to come, that we may keep our focus on what truly matters in this life! Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Minot, ND, joins Rev. Brady Finnern to study the 2nd Petition of the Lord’s Prayer.

Thy Strong Word - The Great Catch

“Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord.” Peter’s reaction to a miraculous catch of fish is more fearful than joyful in the presence Jesus’ holiness. In final episode of The Magnificent 37, we examine three miracles involving the disciples’ work and witness: the initial calling of the fishermen in Luke 5, the post-resurrection catch in John 21 that restores Peter, and the healing of Malchus’ ear in Gethsemane. These signs reveal a Savior who provides abundantly for His Church, restores the fallen to service, and extends mercy even to His enemies in the hour of darkness.   The Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Minot, ND, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Luke 5:1–11, John 21:1–14, and Luke 22:50–51.

Baptism Is Not A Heritage Token

Date: January 11th of 2026   Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard   Text: Matthew 3:12-17   Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND   Manuscript: CLICK HERE  [https://www.pastormattrichard.com/2026/02/baptism-is-not-heritage-token.html]

EP 24 - The Church's Golden Age?

We live in a world of denominations - every city in America has a lot of churches, many claiming to be the best church in town - the gold standard for Christianity. However, there are other churches that may be a bit more humble, admitting that they don't have it all together, but are striving to reach back to the church's Golden Age. All of this begs the question - is there such thing as a perfect church... a perfect Golden Age of the Church, where the church ran smoothly and members practiced Christianity without flaw? Join us in today's episode of 3 Padres and a Shepherd, as we cover the theme of: The Church's Golden Age: Facet, Fiction, or Fantasy! Subscribe, Watch, & Share: www.3p1s.com [http://www.3p1s.com/]

Why Christianity Is Not Comfortable

Date: January 4th of 2026   Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard   Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19   Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND   Manuscript: CLICK HERE [https://www.pastormattrichard.com/2026/01/why-christianity-is-not-comfortable.html]