Founders Baptist Church

In this exhortation on marriage from James 1:12–18, Dr. Richard Caldwell departs from his usual exposition to speak pastorally and practically about the goodness of marriage as God designed it. Reflecting on forty-two years of marriage to his wife, he reminds us that marriage is God's creation, a covenant between one man and one woman for life, and a gift that points to something greater—the gospel of Jesus Christ. Marriage is more than companionship; it is a daily testing ground of our faith and sanctification. Our devotion to Christ is proven most clearly in our homes, where love, humility, forgiveness, and the fruit of the Spirit must be lived out with our spouses. In this exhortation, Dr. Caldwell lays out foundational convictions for healthy marriages: a genuine commitment to Christ lived at home, a permanent view of the marriage covenant, and a recognition that marriage is lived before the face of God. Whether you are newly married, long established, or struggling, this message offers biblical encourage

Perhaps the clearest testimony to the depravity of man is the amount of light that he can meet with that does him absolutely NO GOOD. It doesn't matter how much spiritual light that an unregenerate person meets with, if left to himself, he is not benefited by that light, rather his guilt is increased because he has no appetite for it. The truth doesn't save him in his natural state; the truth only condemns him. Man's spiritual blindness is more than just spiritual ignorance; it is WILLFUL spiritual ignorance.

This episode explores the Christian's life before and after salvation. Pastor Richard Caldwell explains justification and sanctification, showing how believers are declared righteous in Christ and progressively renewed through the Spirit. Past sins no longer define us but serve as reminders of God's grace and opportunities for testimony. Every believer shares the same story—once dead in sin, now alive in Christ.

The church faces growing attacks through lies and distortion, often amplified by social media. This episode examines how believers can respond biblically—by discerning truth, standing firm on God's Word, and guarding the unity of the body of Christ while refusing to be swayed by the shifting narratives of the world.

The Chosen is a cultural phenomenon, but does it faithfully portray the Jesus of Scripture? In this episode, Dr. Richard Caldwell addresses the theological concerns of adding dialogue, emotions, and imagination to the Gospel narrative. He explains why visual dramatizations, even those meant to inspire, risk distorting the truth of God's Word. With pastoral insight and biblical conviction, Dr. Caldwell encourages Christians to rely on the sufficiency of Scripture rather than the lens of entertainment when it comes to knowing Jesus Christ.

Texas Representative James Talarico recently claimed on the Joe Rogan podcast that Jesus would oppose displaying the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. In this episode, Dr. Richard Caldwell offers a biblical response, addressing the misuse of Scripture, the true purpose of God's law, and how the moral law points sinners to Christ. The discussion examines Jesus' words in Matthew 22 and 5:17, the Apostle Paul's teaching in Romans 13, and the broader Christian worldview concerning law, morality, and public life. Dr. Caldwell clarifies that God's law is not a burden, but a gracious guide that exposes sin and leads us to the gospel.