S2 EP 4: Stop Striving for Love

Stop Striving for Love.You've been working for something that was supposed to be given to you for free. In this episode, Richard unpacks one of the most misunderstood stories in the Bible — the story of Jacob — and shows why the thing you've been chasing your whole life has a name older than your trauma. If you've ever felt like no matter what you achieve, it's still not enough, this one is for you.👉 For more Jesus, subscribe!🌈 Get my Course - Navigating LGBTQ: https://stan.store/richwithpassion/p/help-lgbtq-identity-course🫶 Join my community: https://discord.gg/6wqBMC64z🌐 Website: https://www.therichardmatthews.com📩 Booking: [email protected]🔗 Follow Richard:🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richwithpassion📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richwithpassion/📘 Facebook: https://linktw.in/ZPjwBv🧵 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@richwithpassion

Why Endless Sex Leaves You Empty. You were made to be touched, seen, and wanted — and that need is not weakness. It was put there by God. But when a father doesn't show up, when affirmation never comes, something in us goes looking for it — in relationships, in sex, in identity, in community. And nothing satisfies. In this episode, Richard gets honest about where that ache really comes from, why every counterfeit the enemy offers looks like the real thing but leads to emptiness, and what the father wound is doing to an entire generation. He shares his own story — the pornography, the same-sex attraction, the performing for acceptance — and connects it all back to one truth: you were never meant to fill that longing with something God didn't design to fill it himself. Romans 8:15 says you received the spirit of adoption — and this episode is about what that actually means for the hole in your heart. #jesus #redeempt1on #lgbtq 👉 For more Jesus, subscribe!🌈 Get my Course - Navigating LGBTQ: https://stan.store/richwithpassion/p/help-lgbtq-identity-course 🫶 Join my community: https://discord.gg/6wqBMC64z🌐 Website: www.therichardmatthews.com 📩 Booking: [email protected]🔗 Follow Richard: 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richwithpassion 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richwithpassion/ 📘 Facebook: https://linktw.in/ZPjwBv 🧵 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@richwithpassion

How to Stop Sinning as a ChristianIf you are a Christian and you keep falling into the same sin over and over, this episode is for you. Richard Matthews breaks down why so many believers struggle to stop sinning, why willpower and good intentions are not enough, and what the Bible actually says about walking in freedom. Whether you are dealing with pornography, lust, same-sex attraction, or any pattern of sin you cannot seem to break, this conversation will give you clarity, not condemnation.Your portion is not bondage. Your portion is life and life more abundantly.👉 For more Jesus, subscribe!🌈 Get my Course - Navigating LGBTQ: https://stan.store/richwithpassion🫶 Join my community: https://discord.gg/BFxHj8RQMv🌐 Website: www.therichardmatthews.com📩 Booking: [email protected]🔗 Follow Richard:🎥 YouTube: / @richwithpassion📸 Instagram: / richwithpassion📘 Facebook: https://linktw.in/ZPjwBv🧵 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@richwithpassion

Transition is not rejection — it's God repositioning you. After 9 months away, I'm back on the Redemption Podcast sharing the real story behind losing my position at my church, the financial unknown that followed, and the promise of Jeremiah 42:10 that carried me through it.In this episode, I open up about joining my church staff in 2025, the turning point at our men's retreat, losing that position again in November 2025, and how studying Abraham's story in Genesis (12–18) taught me the difference between being rejected and being redirected. I also share how God gave me a specific date for a step of faith — the hip-hop showcase that led me into entrepreneurship with His Birthhouse. #christian #motivation #redeempt1on👉 For more Jesus, subscribe!🌈 Get my Course - Navigating LGBTQ: https://stan.store/richwithpassion 🫶 Join my community:   / discord  🌐 Website: www.therichardmatthews.com 📩 Booking: [email protected]🔗 Follow Richard: 🎥 YouTube:    / @richwithpassion   📸 Instagram:   / richwithpassion   📘 Facebook: https://linktw.in/ZPjwBv 🧵 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@richwithpassion

Transition is not rejection — it's God repositioning you. After 9 months away, I'm back on the Redemption Podcast sharing the real story behind losing my position at my church, the financial unknown that followed, and the promise of Jeremiah 42:10 that carried me through it.In this episode, I open up about joining my church staff in 2025, the turning point at our men's retreat, losing that position again in November 2025, and how studying Abraham's story in Genesis (12–18) taught me the difference between being rejected and being redirected. I also share how God gave me a specific date for a step of faith — the hip-hop showcase that led me into entrepreneurship with His Birthhouse. #christian #motivation #redeempt1on

In this raw and truth-filled episode, we confront the cultural lies attacking the identity of our children — and replace them with God’s unshakable truth. I share 4 essential points to help parents, leaders, and mentors raise a generation that is affirmed by God, rooted in biblical identity, and equipped to fight spiritual confusion. From LGBTQ ideologies to early exposure to sexuality and shame, this is a call to cover our homes, take responsibility, and speak life over Gen Z and Gen Alpha. If you're ready to lead with boldness and love, this episode will empower and convict you.👉 For more Jesus, subscribe!🌈 Get my Course - Navigating LGBTQ: https://stan.store/richwithpassion/p/help-lgbtq-identity-course 🫶 Join my community REDEEMED: https://iamredeemed-shop.fourthwall.com/🌐 Website: www.therichardmatthews.com 📩 Booking: [email protected]🔗 Follow Richard: 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richwithpassion 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richwithpassion/ 📘 Facebook: https://linktw.in/ZPjwBv 🧵 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@richwithpassion

"God showed me I was dying being gay" is a raw and powerful Christian LGBTQ testimony of how God intervened in my life during a season of deep spiritual warfare. From running a successful clothing brand to experiencing a supernatural awakening in Arkansas, I share how Jesus revealed the truth, led me through healing from homosexuality, and called me to surrender fully to Him. This redemption story offers hope for anyone seeking freedom from same-sex attraction, struggling with identity, or craving intimacy with God. If you've ever questioned your purpose, felt lost, or wondered about God's love, this video will speak directly to your heart and show you what deliverance and transformation through Christ truly looks like.#gay #spiritualwarfare #demons #jesus #redeempt1on Joshua Emig is an ICU nurse and the founder of the Christian clothing company More Than Sunday, dedicated to living out faith beyond just one day a week.🌐 Visit the brand: https://morethansunday.co/📩 For speaking engagements or inquiries, contact Joshua directly at: [email protected]🔗 Follow Richard: 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richwithpassion 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richwithpassion/ 📘 Facebook: https://linktw.in/ZPjwBv 🧵 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@richwithpassion👉 For more Jesus, subscribe!🌈 Get my Course - Navigating LGBTQ: https://stan.store/richwithpassion/p/help-lgbtq-identity-course🌐 Website: www.therichardmatthews.com 📩 Booking: [email protected]

Africa, Spiritual Warfare & God’s Faithfulness ft. Brittany Howard is a powerful, real-life missionary testimony about radical obedience, divine calling, and the spiritual battles faced on the mission field. In this inspiring interview, Brittany shares how God spoke clearly to her—even as a child—and led her to move to Rwanda alone. Through stories of spiritual warfare, deliverance, and God’s undeniable faithfulness, this video will encourage anyone wrestling with their calling or navigating seasons of uncertainty. Whether you're passionate about missions, hungry for deeper intimacy with Jesus, or seeking evidence of God’s faithfulness in hard places, this is the testimony you need to hear.#spiritualwarfare #africa #missions #redeempt1on #jesus 👉 For more Jesus, subscribe!🌈 Get my Course - Navigating LGBTQ: https://stan.store/richwithpassion/p/help-lgbtq-identity-course 🫶 Join my community REDEEMED: https://iamredeemed-shop.fourthwall.com/🌐 Website: www.therichardmatthews.com 📩 Booking: [email protected]🔗 Follow Richard: 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richwithpassion 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richwithpassion/ 📘 Facebook: https://linktw.in/ZPjwBv 🧵 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@richwithpassion

Former Gay Man vs Christians who support LGBTQ" is a powerful and raw testimony that dives deep into one of the most debated topics in modern Christianity — sexuality, identity, and biblical truth. In this video, a former gay Christian shares his personal journey of transformation, deliverance from sin, and the healing power of Jesus Christ. Responding to the popular Jubilee conversation, this video offers a unique biblical perspective on LGBTQ issues, gay marriage, celibacy, and what it means to truly follow Jesus. With compassion, scripture, and Holy Spirit-led insight, this message challenges progressive Christian narratives and encourages viewers to seek truth through the lens of the gospel. Whether you're curious, conflicted, or craving clarity, this is a must-watch for anyone navigating faith, sexuality, and identity in today’s culture. #lgbtq #liberal #conservative #redeempt1on #jesus 👉 For more Jesus, subscribe!🌈 Get my Course - Navigating LGBTQ: https://stan.store/richwithpassion/p/help-lgbtq-identity-course 🫶 Join my community REDEEMED: https://iamredeemed-shop.fourthwall.com/🌐 Website: www.therichardmatthews.com 📩 Booking: [email protected]🔗 Follow Richard: 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richwithpassion 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richwithpassion/ 📘 Facebook: https://linktw.in/ZPjwBv 🧵 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@richwithpassion

From Gay Outcast to Beloved SonFrom Gay Outcast to Beloved Son ft. Chandler Tourigny is a powerful Christian testimony about leaving the LGBTQ lifestyle, finding freedom from same sex attraction, and discovering true identity in Christ. In this conversation, we unpack Chandler’s journey through church hurt, abuse, pornography, confusion, and rejection to experiencing deliverance, forgiveness, and revival through the Holy Spirit. With themes of sonship, creative ministry, Mercy Culture Fort Worth, prophetic worship, Jonathan Cahn’s Return of the Gods, and breaking free from generational cycles, this video will inspire anyone seeking healing, freedom, and a safe place in God. Watch now for a raw story of redemption, revival, and the Father’s love.👉 For more Jesus, subscribe!#testimony #redeempt1on #lgbtq #jesus🌈 Get my Course - Navigating LGBTQ: https://stan.store/richwithpassion/p/help-lgbtq-identity-course 🫶 Join my community: https://iamredeemed-shop.fourthwall.com/🌐 Website: www.therichardmatthews.com 📩 Booking: [email protected]🔗 Follow Richard: 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richwithpassion 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richwithpassion/ 📘 Facebook: https://linktw.in/ZPjwBv 🧵 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@richwithpassion