<![CDATA[Running On Faith Ministry]]>Running On Faith Weekday Devotions is a Bible-heavy devotion published every weekday since March 2019. We are now adding this to the podcast.

Rev. Rick E. Meyer digs into the depth of Scripture in these devotions, offering a substantive, biblical foundation for hope in life's challenges.

Fridays are typically more lighthearted, with Random Thoughts Friday covering a plethora of topics.

God is a synonym for Hope!

We welcome & joyfully appreciate your prayerful financial support.

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Rick is the author of two books, a book coach that enables readers to ask questions, and a Video Master Course available through Leadership Books.

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]]>https://riverside.com/studio/rick-e-meyers-studioRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:11:46 GMTMon, 03 Aug 2026 11:03:08 GMT60Rick E Meyer<p><b>Running On Faith Weekday Devotions</b> is a Bible-heavy devotion published every weekday since March 2019. We are now adding this to the podcast.</p><p></p><p>Rev. Rick E. Meyer digs into the depth of Scripture in these devotions, offering a substantive, biblical foundation for hope in life's challenges.</p><p></p><p>Fridays are typically more lighthearted, with Random Thoughts Friday covering a plethora of topics.</p><p></p><p>God is a synonym for Hope!</p><p>We welcome &amp; joyfully appreciate your prayerful financial support. </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://donate.stripe.com/eVqcN46c219L9BveSN8g000" target="_blank"><b>https://donate.stripe.com/eVqcN46c219L9BveSN8g000</b></a></p><p></p><p>Rick is the author of two books, a book coach that enables readers to ask questions, and a Video Master Course available through Leadership Books.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://leadershipbooks.com/pages/rick-e-meyer-speakers-bureau" target="_blank">https://leadershipbooks.com/pages/rick-e-meyer-speakers-bureau</a></p>episodicRick E Meyerrunningonfaith@rickemeyer.comno<![CDATA[Random Thoughts Friday: God's Provision & Sovereignty]]>In this recording, Pastor Rick E Meyer shares insights on standing out from the world, seeking shelter in God, and finding hope in every circumstance. He also reflects on the significance of agriculture and the lessons it teaches about God's sovereignty and provision.

Takeaways

  • Standing out from the world
  • Seeking shelter in God
  • Lessons from agriculture about God's sovereignty and provision

Chapters

  • 00:00 Standing Out from the World
  • 02:27 Seeking Shelter in God
  • 05:25 Lessons from Agriculture
  • 07:06 Finding Hope in Every Circumstance
]]>e6c1ce7e-73a5-4647-b511-da4879f7952bFri, 28 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>In this recording, Pastor Rick E Meyer shares insights on standing out from the world, seeking shelter in God, and finding hope in every circumstance. He also reflects on the significance of agriculture and the lessons it teaches about God's sovereignty and provision.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Standing out from the world</li><li>Seeking shelter in God</li><li>Lessons from agriculture about God's sovereignty and provision</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Standing Out from the World</li><li>02:27 Seeking Shelter in God</li><li>05:25 Lessons from Agriculture</li><li>07:06 Finding Hope in Every Circumstance</li></ul>no00:10:42Random Thoughts Friday: God's Provision & Sovereigntyfull<![CDATA[The Solution to Anxiety]]>The conversation delves into the themes of dealing with anxieties and worries, trusting in the Lord, humbling ourselves before the Lord, the power of prayer and thanksgiving, and shaping our spiritual strength. It emphasizes the importance of prayer, humility, and the impact of our thoughts on our spiritual well-being.

Takeaways

  • Anxiety is answered through prayer and thanksgiving
  • Humility positions us to receive God's help

Chapters

  • 00:00 Dealing with Anxieties and Worries
  • 02:27 Trusting in the Lord
  • 03:23 Humbling Ourselves Before the Lord
  • 05:38 The Power of Prayer and Thanksgiving
  • 08:19 Shaping Our Spiritual Strength
]]>2b00fcfe-4fb5-417e-ab31-dadcb2be351cThu, 27 Aug 2026 11:29:04 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the themes of dealing with anxieties and worries, trusting in the Lord, humbling ourselves before the Lord, the power of prayer and thanksgiving, and shaping our spiritual strength. It emphasizes the importance of prayer, humility, and the impact of our thoughts on our spiritual well-being.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Anxiety is answered through prayer and thanksgiving</li><li>Humility positions us to receive God's help</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Dealing with Anxieties and Worries</li><li>02:27 Trusting in the Lord</li><li>03:23 Humbling Ourselves Before the Lord</li><li>05:38 The Power of Prayer and Thanksgiving</li><li>08:19 Shaping Our Spiritual Strength</li></ul>no00:09:19119The Solution to Anxietyfull<![CDATA[10 Lessons of New Testament Prayer]]>The conversation explores the importance of prayer and delves into the ten central lessons from New Testament prayers, emphasizing persistence, humility, forgiveness, simplicity, intensity, unity, expectant faith, access through Christ, intercession, and prayer as a dialogue with God.

Takeaways

  • Prayer is foundational to Christian life and practice
  • Lessons from New Testament prayers emphasize persistence, humility, and expectant faith.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Importance of Prayer
  • 02:27 Lessons from New Testament Prayers
  • 02:27 Persistence and Importunity
  • 04:24 Humility and Penitence
  • 05:19 Forgiveness and Charity
  • 06:18 Simplicity and Authenticity
  • 07:17 Intensity and Watchfulness
  • 07:47 Corporate Unity
  • 08:16 Expectant Faith
  • 09:20 Access Through Christ
  • 09:49 Intercession for Others
  • 10:48 Prayer as a Dialogue with God
]]>5b9723aa-788b-40a6-9cde-35db4f483473Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation explores the importance of prayer and delves into the ten central lessons from New Testament prayers, emphasizing persistence, humility, forgiveness, simplicity, intensity, unity, expectant faith, access through Christ, intercession, and prayer as a dialogue with God.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Prayer is foundational to Christian life and practice</li><li>Lessons from New Testament prayers emphasize persistence, humility, and expectant faith.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Importance of Prayer</li><li>02:27 Lessons from New Testament Prayers</li><li>02:27 Persistence and Importunity</li><li>04:24 Humility and Penitence</li><li>05:19 Forgiveness and Charity</li><li>06:18 Simplicity and Authenticity</li><li>07:17 Intensity and Watchfulness</li><li>07:47 Corporate Unity</li><li>08:16 Expectant Faith</li><li>09:20 Access Through Christ</li><li>09:49 Intercession for Others</li><li>10:48 Prayer as a Dialogue with God</li></ul>no00:12:1311810 Lessons of New Testament Prayerfull<![CDATA[10 Lessons from Early OT uses of Prayer]]>The conversation explores the purpose of prayer, the act of knowing God and receiving guidance, intercession and personal petition, praise, thanksgiving, and joy, and the fulfillment of God's promises. It emphasizes the relational aspect of prayer, the manifestation of faith, and the acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and wisdom.

Takeaways

  • Prayer is relational and reveals our faith in God.
  • Prayer involves intercession, personal petition, praise, and thanksgiving.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Purpose of Prayer
  • 02:51 Knowing God and Receiving Guidance
  • 06:01 Intercession and Personal Petition
  • 07:50 Praise, Thanksgiving, and Joy
  • 08:21 Fulfillment of God's Promises
]]>b1db4191-d6e7-4bd7-9955-813753c378b4Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:16:32 GMT<p>The conversation explores the purpose of prayer, the act of knowing God and receiving guidance, intercession and personal petition, praise, thanksgiving, and joy, and the fulfillment of God's promises. It emphasizes the relational aspect of prayer, the manifestation of faith, and the acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and wisdom.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Prayer is relational and reveals our faith in God.</li><li>Prayer involves intercession, personal petition, praise, and thanksgiving.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Purpose of Prayer</li><li>02:51 Knowing God and Receiving Guidance</li><li>06:01 Intercession and Personal Petition</li><li>07:50 Praise, Thanksgiving, and Joy</li><li>08:21 Fulfillment of God's Promises</li></ul>no00:09:4511710 Lessons from Early OT uses of Prayerfull<![CDATA[Accept Good & Adversity from the Lord]]>The devotion discusses the story of Job and his unwavering faith in the face of adversity. It emphasizes the importance of humility, trust in God, and acceptance of both good and adversity.

Takeaways

  • Humility in the face of adversity
  • Trust in God's provision

Chapters

  • 00:00 Job's Adversity
  • 02:55 God's Permission and Job's Response
  • 06:00 God's Provision and Trust
]]>ef8466c5-1d4f-4a50-a9a4-a91469dc1b9aMon, 24 Aug 2026 11:53:16 GMT<p>The devotion discusses the story of Job and his unwavering faith in the face of adversity. It emphasizes the importance of humility, trust in God, and acceptance of both good and adversity.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Humility in the face of adversity</li><li>Trust in God's provision</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Job's Adversity</li><li>02:55 God's Permission and Job's Response</li><li>06:00 God's Provision and Trust</li></ul>no00:08:58Accept Good & Adversity from the Lordfull<![CDATA[Opportunity Comes to Those Who Are Prepared 1]]>The conversation emphasizes the importance of seizing opportunities and preparing oneself to take advantage of them. It delves into the significance of readiness, coachability, and continuous preparation in various aspects of life.

Takeaways

  • Seize opportunities through preparation
  • Coachability and humility enhance personal growth

Chapters

  • 00:00 Seizing Opportunity
  • 00:31 Preparation and Readiness
  • 01:29 Coachability and Humility
  • 02:29 Continuous Preparation
]]>90bab475-7745-4805-b449-6a599c3f8537Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:30:06 GMT<p>The conversation emphasizes the importance of seizing opportunities and preparing oneself to take advantage of them. It delves into the significance of readiness, coachability, and continuous preparation in various aspects of life.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Seize opportunities through preparation</li><li>Coachability and humility enhance personal growth</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Seizing Opportunity</li><li>00:31 Preparation and Readiness</li><li>01:29 Coachability and Humility</li><li>02:29 Continuous Preparation</li></ul>no00:02:57117Opportunity Comes to Those Who Are Prepared 1full<![CDATA[The Power of the Mind]]>The conversation explores the power of the mind and the impact of belief, emphasizing the importance of aligning thoughts and desires with God's will. It delves into the significance of meditating on God's word and attributes, drawing parallels between physical and mental training.

Takeaways

  • Power of the mind
  • The impact of belief

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Power of the Mind
  • 02:56 The Impact of Belief
]]>daa27e4d-806c-432c-a447-83d9d6ca45a0Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:51:32 GMT<p>The conversation explores the power of the mind and the impact of belief, emphasizing the importance of aligning thoughts and desires with God's will. It delves into the significance of meditating on God's word and attributes, drawing parallels between physical and mental training.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Power of the mind</li><li>The impact of belief</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Power of the Mind</li><li>02:56 The Impact of Belief</li></ul>no00:06:35115The Power of the Mindfull<![CDATA[Heat & Spiritual Acclimation]]>The conversation revolves around the theme of endurance and adaptability in extreme weather conditions, drawing parallels to life's challenges and the need for faith and resilience. Rick Meyer shares personal experiences of running in extreme temperatures and emphasizes the importance of being tough and adaptable in all circumstances.

Takeaways

  • Endurance and adaptability are essential in extreme weather conditions.
  • Life's challenges can be likened to extreme weather, requiring faith, resilience, and adaptability.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Endurance in Extreme Weather
  • 01:25 Adaptability and Toughness
  • 02:19 Preference for Heat over Cold
  • 03:16 Adaptability in Challenging Circumstances
  • 04:40 Faith and Resilience
]]>19f14d83-c1ab-4849-accb-8845132aa76eFri, 21 Aug 2026 17:05:18 GMT<p>The conversation revolves around the theme of endurance and adaptability in extreme weather conditions, drawing parallels to life's challenges and the need for faith and resilience. Rick Meyer shares personal experiences of running in extreme temperatures and emphasizes the importance of being tough and adaptable in all circumstances.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Endurance and adaptability are essential in extreme weather conditions.</li><li>Life's challenges can be likened to extreme weather, requiring faith, resilience, and adaptability.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Endurance in Extreme Weather</li><li>01:25 Adaptability and Toughness</li><li>02:19 Preference for Heat over Cold</li><li>03:16 Adaptability in Challenging Circumstances</li><li>04:40 Faith and Resilience</li></ul>no00:06:05Heat & Spiritual Acclimationfull<![CDATA[The Atrocities of Nineveh & Their Repentance]]>A look at the history, culture, atrocities, & repentance of Nineveh.

]]>55b6a91d-812a-4df5-969c-53f5482b6fe3Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:13:20 GMT<p>A look at the history, culture, atrocities, &amp; repentance of Nineveh.</p>no00:11:51114The Atrocities of Nineveh & Their Repentancefull<![CDATA[What Does the Bible Say about Lightning?]]>What does the Bible say about Lightning?

]]>e1b41faa-cee5-4154-bc3c-047b0bfe283bWed, 19 Aug 2026 11:38:19 GMT<p>What does the Bible say about Lightning?</p>no00:12:29111What Does the Bible Say about Lightning?full<![CDATA[Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Knowledge]]>What is Fear of the Lord?

What are the benefits?

Does Fearing the Lord differ from being Afraid of the Lord?

]]>77c6b2f3-54ca-474e-b2ea-7a3149732e4dTue, 18 Aug 2026 02:14:56 GMT<p>What is Fear of the Lord?</p><p>What are the benefits?</p><p>Does Fearing the Lord differ from being Afraid of the Lord?</p>no00:14:45112Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Knowledgefull<![CDATA[Challenges, Benefits, & Lessons from Running in the Heat & Humidity]]>ROFWD - Random Thoughts Friday: Advantages, Challenges, & Lessons from Running in the Heat

#Devotions #ChristianLife #Holy Spirit #Running #Health

]]>e6ebd816-3cac-4fe2-bf8f-aaffe996d6edFri, 14 Aug 2026 11:51:56 GMT<p>ROFWD - Random Thoughts Friday: Advantages, Challenges, &amp; Lessons from Running in the Heat</p><p>#Devotions #ChristianLife #Holy Spirit #Running #Health</p>no00:10:09Challenges, Benefits, & Lessons from Running in the Heat & Humidityfull<![CDATA[God's Knowledge, Understanding, & Sovereignty]]>Does God know, understand, & reign over everything?

]]>bd48672e-118e-4dee-a27f-7b407db9435eThu, 13 Aug 2026 12:12:01 GMT<p>Does God know, understand, &amp; reign over everything?</p>no00:15:5619God's Knowledge, Understanding, & Sovereigntyfull<![CDATA[Devotions: Beware of Liars]]>What does the Bible say about anti-Christs?

How do we identify them?

How do we respond to the Lord?

]]>0fee57ec-75e4-47e6-822a-ed0549ee528eWed, 12 Aug 2026 10:40:54 GMT<p>What does the Bible say about anti-Christs?</p><p>How do we identify them?</p><p>How do we respond to the Lord?</p>no00:08:3818Devotions: Beware of Liarsfull<![CDATA[Do You Repent or Deny?]]>How do you respond to convictions of Right vs Wrong?

]]>d8e275b5-526b-4131-acfe-6d681b46b0ecTue, 11 Aug 2026 11:27:28 GMT<p>How do you respond to convictions of Right vs Wrong?</p>no00:11:5017Do You Repent or Deny?full<![CDATA[The Unbreakable Love of God]]>Can anything separate God's Love & Salvation from those who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ?

]]>332f56a1-6f05-4641-b5d6-3e08573aa3efMon, 10 Aug 2026 20:30:57 GMT<p>Can anything separate God's Love &amp; Salvation from those who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ?</p>no00:05:5716The Unbreakable Love of Godfull<![CDATA[All Glory to God]]>How do we approach every Thought, Word, & Action for ultimate success?

]]>b28bdcd0-04c5-4eac-9e56-91e39891694eThu, 06 Aug 2026 02:33:36 GMT<p>How do we approach every Thought, Word, &amp; Action for ultimate success?</p>no00:16:1914All Glory to Godfull<![CDATA[The Last Days]]>Let's examine 2 Timothy 3:1-12

]]>5b738805-65d5-456c-b37f-0bbd6dc267ccWed, 05 Aug 2026 02:59:21 GMT<p>Let's examine 2 Timothy 3:1-12</p>no00:21:0713The Last Daysfull<![CDATA[Lessons & Applications from Philemon]]>Join in a brief overview of Philemon along with an in-depth study of v.4-7, followed by five lessons and five daily applications from this passage.

]]>c1930c28-c9e5-4fc4-b0c8-3040d2c7c549Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:06:23 GMT<p>Join in a brief overview of Philemon along with an in-depth study of v.4-7, followed by five lessons and five daily applications from this passage.</p>no00:23:4612Lessons & Applications from Philemonfull<![CDATA[The Power of Truth, The Power of Jesus Christ]]>How does knowing and perpetually maturing in an intimate, eternal relationship affect your life?

What are a few of the qualifying questions we should frequently consider?

]]>68b82f17-7479-4097-88cd-b6e09eb5a223Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:54:20 GMT<p>How does knowing and perpetually maturing in an intimate, eternal relationship affect your life?</p><p>What are a few of the qualifying questions we should frequently consider?</p>no00:15:3111The Power of Truth, The Power of Jesus Christfull