Rich Truth

In this special installment of the Quest for the King, we discover and outline the Biblical model for a man finding his mate. The unfiltered and countercultural truth of Scripture is powerful in this milestone episode of Rich Truth.

The latest installment in the Quest for the King finds David once again confronting Saul, and coming face to face with his own destiny. It is the moment for every man when he must face the wounds of his past, or deal with them for the rest of his life.

Installment 20 in the Quest for the King finds David encountering one of the greatest challenges of his young life, as he and his men come face to face with injustice. God's future king must battle his own masculine impulses to learn how true rulers wield power.

On this installment of the Quest for the King, David is faced with a major decision in his journey toward the throne of Israel. Manhood is forged as the man after God's own heart chooses honor over an easy shortcut.

A conversation with Porch guys and fellow creators Randy, Chase, and Hayden about their new podcast. We also share perspectives on music, politics, and all the stuff that makes life rich and true!

Mighty men of God can come from the most unlikely places. In this installment we find David hiding from Saul in the Cave of Adullam, but the Lord will soon let him know he is not alone. The 400 discontented men that gather to David will one day change the course of history for Israel and the world.

Caleb Stafford and Landon Leach join Rich in sharing their personal perspectives on the 14-year move of God that has become known as The Porch.

In this first episode of 2025 we encounter a powerful story from the Old Testament where a man comes face to face with the moment that will determine his legacy.

In this post-election episode we discuss the unlikely resurgence and triumph of President Donald Trump, and its political and historical significance.

In the latest installment of the Quest for the King teaching series, we discover the prerequisite for personal and corporate Revival, and talk about what it means to live in the favor of God.

Survive and advance is the theme as we preview second round playoff games for area high school football teams. State championship dreams move one step closer to reality for this Friday's winners.

In this much anticipated conversation with Jack Irwin, we talk about the many expressions of worship. Whether personal or corporate, religious or secular, worship is an inescapable reality of our human experience.

It's November and that means high school playoffs are here! We preview the area's opening round games, and evaluate some results from week 11.

As the 48-hour mark nears until the final closing of polls on the 2024 presidential election, we discuss the sales pitch offered by both campaigns. This episode is an exercise in sorting out truth from nonsense, and calling out the left-wing mainstream media on its penchant for the latter.

In this final high school football episode of the regular season we talk point spreads and playoff possibilities, as well as a recap of last week's action and thoughts on the Gibbs-Anderson County game.

Region titles, playoff spots, and home field advantages hang in the balance as big games abound in Week 10 for area high school football teams. We review our handicapping triumphs from week 9, and line up the upcoming games - including the monumental clash between Anderson County and the undefeated Gibbs Eagles.

In the latest installment of the Quest for the King, we follow the young David as he faces new challenges as a warrior for the king and a lover of God. The importance of partnership emerges as an essential element of godly manhood.

REAL Fall has arrived, and with it the stretch run to the playoffs for area high school football teams. We review last week's games (and grade out our handicapping skills), and analyze the matchups and numbers for the week 9 slate.

In the latest Quest for the King installment we look at the unlikely yet remarkable covenant between David, the shepherd boy turned warrior, and Jonathan, the crown prince and heir apparent to Saul's throne. This episode is a must-listen for those seeking a Biblical understanding of what true spiritual fatherhood and sonship should look like.

The games are getting bigger and the stakes are getting higher! We recap week 7's games and preview week 8 as area teams gear up for the stretch run to the post-season - including the East Knox County showdown between longtime rivals Gibbs and Carter.

As the confrontation between David and Goliath reaches its climactic point, a shepherd boy from Bethlehem is transformed to a king in waiting. Manhood principles abound in this timeless coming of age epic.

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 founders foresaw, and how her future might take shape in light of recent cultural trends.

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.

Confession is about speaking agreement. On this episode of Rich Truth we talk with Landon Leach, ministry leader for The Porch Ministries and co-host of the Full Scope Experience podcast, about the importance of speaking agreement with the truth.

The first installment of a teaching series about authentic manhood. This is a must listen for any man who aspires to be all he was made to be.

Is the cost of declaring truth too great for most people in today's culture? On this episode we discuss the fundamental right to freedom of speech, the cost of speaking the truth, and the cost of remaining silent.

What is truth? Is truth pluralistic and relative, as many in our culture today claim? Or is truth singular and absolute? We deal with those and other questions on the premiere episode of Rich Truth.