Shelby and Pastor Richard talk about the importance of mentors, spiritual parents and discipleship.

Shelby interviews Pastor Richard about the history of Blacksmith Ministries, the vision of empowering and encouraging the local church and how to prepare for God’s calling on each of our lives.

After the resurrection, Jesus appeared to 7 disciples, who were fishing. During the encounter, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?” Recently, the Lord asked Richard the same question. Tune in to find out what happened next!

Pastor Richard welcomes Matt and Hannah Baggett, leaders on Blacksmith Ministries leadership team, to the FORGE! The trio talks about the love of God and how the LOVE of God casts out fear!

Every request, assignment or act of service from God is an invitation to go on a supernatural journey with Jesus. When we accept His requests, when we say “YES,” there is a glorious opportunity to see His kingdom manifest on earth. Saying YES to Jesus is a grand, heavenly adventure!

Pastor Richard welcomes Blake, Shelby and Eloise Lariscey, worship leaders of Blacksmith Ministries to the Forge. With coronavirus dominating the headlines, the group discusses the authority Jesus gives His followers to influence atmospheres. Fear, anxiety and confusion are pervasive in several atmospheres and Jesus gives us His authority to release His peace and joy into every atmosphere!

Pastor Richard welcomes Josiah Cobb and Katelyn Walker, the newest member of the Blacksmith Ministry Team, talk about burnout in ministry and how to regain identity and be secure.

Pastor Richard describes a recent experience where heaviness and discouragement blindsided him. The next day, Richard had an encounter with Jesus that changed all of the heaviness in a moment!

Pastor Richard hosts special guest Jake Zauner and they hit on being faithful in the little things, community and relationships.

The parable of the lost sheep reveals our heart posture when we start complaining about Jesus going after the one.

Pastor Richard and a special guest, Josiah Cobb, talk about how to pursue the Lord in dry seasons. Feelings of being unqualified and lack of tenderness in the heart is a test of our pursuit of Jesus.