The Watchman Speaks
The Watchman Speaks is a reflective podcast rooted in storytelling and Scripture, offering stories of faith that endure, words of warning and biblical wisdom. Hosted by “The Old Watchman”, Lonnie Richardson – each episode draws from farm life, a thirty year nursing career, loss, suffering, and hope to speak honestly about faith that stands firm when life becomes difficult. These are not sermons or debates, but reflections of Scripture and wisdom for those who are still believing, yet weary, and who long for a deeper, steadier walk with God.
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Didn't get an episode out last week. I was experiencing some post stroke effects that come and go. Just a quick update to let you all know that all is well. I hope to be back next week with a full length episode. Thank you all for understanding. God Bless you all!
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Understanding the full concept of the Day of Atonement and what it means for modern believers is something that brings peace and joy to the heart of man. But understanding the Blood of Christ applied to the mercy seat of man's heart is something that many do not grasp. Understanding Yom Kippur, The Day of Atonement, is not something to fear. It is something to be embraced.
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In this bonus episode this week, I'm sharing with you what I'm doing during the High Holy Days of this month and why I'm doing those things. I pray that you enjoy the insight. God Bless!
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Just because one has acquired some age, been injured, or suffers from a disease process does not mean that they cannot be used by God. God is not finished with you! That is never the question. The question is, "Have you decided that you are finished with God?"
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The Seventh Month is the second most mentioned month in the Bible. Why is the seventh month spoken of so many times in Scripture? Hear the Watchman Speak! The High Holy Days are upon us!
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Let me tell you a story of a woman who suffered greatly to raise a family of eight children alone through The Great Depression. She sent five sons to WWII. All saw combat and all came home safe. She raised the man who raised me and she taught us well. Her source of strength and wisdom? The Word of God.
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We're about halfway through the sixth month of ELUL. Here are additional thoughts for you to consider. I wouldn't want you to miss out on the blessings!
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Are Jesus and Holy Spirit created beings or are they deity? This question came from a listener. Hear the Old Watchman respond.
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On Thursday, August 13, at sunset, the sixth month of Elul will begin. But Wednesday and Wednesday night, August 12, there will be signs in the heavens. A solar eclipse. A parade of planets, and the peak of a meteor shower. Are these celestial events significant? The events happening in such close proximity the day prior to Elul may well be a sign. Certainly, only God can orchestrate such things. But Elul has a meaning ...
The Parable of the Sower. What kind of soil are you offering for the seed, the Word of God, to be planted in?
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From the newest believer to the oldest saint, discipleship is imperative and I liken discipleship to a journey. Everyone, who is the church, should undertake the journey of discipleship. How else can you go and make disciples as Jesus told us to do if you have not undergone a discipleship process? The Old Watchman gives a brief glimpse into his discipleship journey that is still ongoing. Maybe his journey will help you with your jo...
Could it be that miracles and the blessings that miracles bring are tied to obedience unto the Lord? Hear The Watchman Speak, you might be surprised!
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We are entering into the fifth month of God's calendar. It is a season of time that presents a pattern that is repeating in the Bible and in modern days. Look and see if history is ripe for repetition. The pattern that may be repeating may well be avoidable.
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Are you tired of the chaos and discord that you see and hear everyday? Tired of the hatred and uncertainty? Well, I am a dead man to all that. Don't men don't allow the turmoil around them to disturb their peace. Hear The Watchman Speak and understand what dead men do.
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Three men were cast into a fire. The men who cast them into a fire perished from the heat. But there was a fourth man who walked with the three in the fire. The question is not. "Is the fourth man walking with you through the fires of life?" No, the question is, "Are you walking with the fourth man?"
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This is the 150th episode of "The Watchman Speaks". Has it been a success thus far? Listen and hear about the challenges over the last three and a half years and learn what "success" means to The Watchman.
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Last week I mentioned briefly that I'd suffered a heart attack. It was an attempt to silence my voice and discourage me. Perhaps you have faced a life event that discourages you. Listen to how the Watchman handled the latest attack against his life.
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What makes a man a man? What is the biblical criteria to become a man? Becoming a man is more than obtaining a certain age or stature. Hear The Watchman Speak about his own journey into manhood and the things that should be considered in becoming a man.
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We only have so much time. What we choose to do with the time that we are given is important in our walk with God. We can use time wisely or foolishly. So, are you just wasting time? Is "killing time" killing you?
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Christians should be equipped with an attitude of servitude. How low are you willing to go to serve God and the church? Or, are you one who will stoop to whatever means are necessary to elevate yourself and your personal agenda? Hear The Watchman Speak. Herein are questions that you may ask of yourself.
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