Best Linay Richards Podcasts (2025)

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DPC Sermon from November 16, 2025 - "Fabric of Faith: Clothe the Naked" 11:18

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"Today we ponder Matthew 25 and Jesus’ call to clothe the naked. Other scriptures we will be using are James 2:14-17 and Luke 3:10-11. As we conclude collecting coats for Bethel Presbyterian Church, these are important words of generosity to ponder." - Pastor Mac SchaferBy Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from November 9, 2025 - "Fabric of Faith: Dealer of Purple Cloth" 16:53

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"This Sunday in our Fabric of Faith series, we'll meet Lydia - a woman whose open home in Philippi became the birthplace of the church. As we share in Communion we'll pause to notice those missing from the table, both the saints who have passed in this last year, as well as those who have not yet been welcomed." - Pastor Becca Bateman…

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DPC Sermon from November 2, 2025 - "Fabric of Faith: Unbind Him, and Let Him Go" 15:26

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This Sunday we continue our Fabric of Faith sermon series as we look at Jesus’ raising Lazarus from the dead. Consider reading John 11:1 to 12:11 before listening to get a full sense of the story. - Pastor Mac SchaferBy Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from October 26, 2025 - "Fabric of Faith: Abandoned Grave Cloth" 14:13

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"It's Reformation Sunday and our liturgy reflects the historical protestant tradition DPC was born within. We continue the Fabric of Faith sermon series, this week focusing on Jesus' grave cloth found in the tomb following his resurrection (John 20:1-9; Luke 24:1-12)." - Pastor Mac SchaferBy Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from October 19, 2025 - "Fabric of Faith: Bands of Cloth" 16:38

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"We continue our series “Fabric of Faith,” and we move to Christmas in October, like all the stores. We’ll be pondering the “bands of cloth” that Jesus is wrapped in after birth. They are mentioned twice in Luke 2:1-14. Even though my children are grown I think the muscle memory of swaddling them is still within me." - Pastor Mac Schafer…

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DPC Sermon from October 12, 2025 - "Fabric of Faith: The Hem of Jesus’ Garment" 15:36

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"This Sunday we continue in the sermon series for October and November called Fabrics of Faith. This Sunday we are exploring the determined woman who touches the hem of the cloak of Jesus. We will be looking at this event through the Gospel of Mark 5:21-34." -Pastor Becca BatemanBy Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from October 5, 2025 - "Fabrics of Faith: Torn in Two" 11:33

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By Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from September 28, 2025 - "Be Knit Together" 15:56

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This Sunday, I preached on Romans 12:1-8. If you have a chance to read it before listening, I encourage you to do so. Really, all of chapter 12 is a powerful exhortation on how to be in relationship and community. - Pastor MacBy Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from September 21, 2025 - "From the Rising Sun" 15:45

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"This Sunday I preach on Psalm 113. I’m particularly interested in verse 3: “From the rising of the sun to its setting the name of the Lord is to be praised." -- Pastor MacBy Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from September 14, 2025 - "No One Has Ever Seen God" 18:34

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This Sunday we welcomed special guest Dr. Peter Enns, who preached on how God's love is perfected in us. Together we explore the truth that the way we see God is revealed in the way we treat one another.By Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from September 7, 2025 - "You Are The Potter and We Are Your Clay" 16:01

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"As many of you know, last weekend was Arts Fest in Doylestown. Appropriately, our scriptures depict God as a potter and humanity as the clay (Jeremiah 18:1-11)." - Pastor MacBy Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from August 31, 2025 - "The 1700th Birthday of the Nicene Creed - Part 3" 17:15

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Pastor Mac concludes his sermon series on the 1700th Birthday of the Nicene Creed.By Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from August 24, 2025 - "The 1700th Birthday of the Nicene Creed - Part 2" 17:05

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"This Sunday is Part Two in our celebration of the 1700th birthday of the Nicene Creed. We’ll explore the middle section of the creed which answers the question, “Who is Jesus?” - Pastor MacBy Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from August 17, 2025 - "The 1700th Birthday of the Nicene Creed - Part 1" 19:52

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"2025 is the 1700th birthday of the Nicene Creed. It was written in 325 A.D. at the Council of Nicaea. An introduction to the Nicene Creed in our Presbyterian Book of Confessions says, “The Nicene Creed is the most ecumenical of creeds. The Presbyterian Church (USA) joins with Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and most Protestant churches in affirm…

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DPC Sermon from August 10, 2025 - "What Is Faith?" 18:07

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Pastor Mac explores passages from Hebrews Chapter 11 before pondering the question "What Is Faith?" in his sermon.By Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from August 3, 2025 - "What Makes For a Life Filled With Worth?" 15:26

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"This Sunday is Young Adult Sunday, but don’t worry, there’s no age limit to attend. We’ll be led in worship by the generation that’s asking big questions and love being connected to the big church and DPC itself. In my sermon, I'll explore the scripture passage of Luke 12, and we will also share in another baptism. See you Sunday." - Pastor Becca…

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DPC Sermon from July 27, 2025 - "Unique and Authoritative" 17:19

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"Friends, our scripture is Psalm 119:97-106 and John 1:1-14 and the sermon focuses on Presbyterian views of scripture. As many people in the congregation read the book, The Bible Tells Me So by Dr. Peter Enns, Sunday’s scripture and sermon can be in conversation with the book and help you think through what you believe about God’s impact through sc…

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DPC Sermon from July 20, 2025 - "The Triangle: Martha, Jesus & Mary" 11:59

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"This Sunday our scriptures focus on moments of hospitality with the Divine: Genesis 18:1-10a and Luke 10:38-42. God and Jesus come to visit the main characters in each story (Abraham and Sarah/Martha and Mary). What do these stories teach us about listening, hospitality, relationships and the many responsibilities we juggle?" - Pastor Mac…

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DPC Sermon from July 6, 2025 - "No Reserve, No Retreat, No Regrets" 24:22

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"This Sunday, we will dive into learning about God’s heart for missions from the Gospel of Luke, chapter 10. Did you know that God is a missionary God? We learn about this together in worship." - Rev. Dr. Mina ChoiBy Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from June 29, 2025 - "Stay Human: Freedom of the Spirit" 16:29

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"This Sunday’s scripture being preached on is from Paul’s letter to the Galatians (5:1,13-25). It digs deep into what actions and characteristics bring us real freedom. I look forward to sharing in worship with you!" - Mac SchaferBy Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from June 22, 2025 - "Clothes and In His Right Mind" 20:18

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This Sunday’s lectionary text is Luke 8:26-39 (Jesus Heals the Gerasene Demoniac). It’s one of my favorite gospel stories. There’s so much going on in this passage. In the text before this one, Jesus calms a literal storm. This is foreshadowing to the calm he brings in a man’s life in the country of the Gerasenes. - Mac Schafer A portion of the fol…

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DPC Sermon from June 15, 2025 - "Wisdom: God’s Daily Delight" 15:54

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On Trinity Sunday we celebrate, as described by our denomination, the unfathomable mystery of God’s being as Holy Trinity. It is a day of adoration and praise of the one, eternal, incomprehensible God.By Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from June 8, 2025 - "The Spirit Has Always Been Speaking" 16:45

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On this Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Becca will remind us that Acts 2 is not the story of a finished church. May we be inspired by the spark of a Spirit still speaking!By Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from June 1, 2025 - "Songs and Stories" 20:08

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Join in this Sunday as we share songs people have sung in hard times and the stories about the people who sang them.By Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from May 25, 2025 - Earth Care Sunday through the Lens of John Muir 26:35

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During this unique and exciting Earth Care Sunday, Pastor Mac Schafer offers several reflections touching on the life and experience of Scottish immigrant John Muir. After arriving in America in 1849, Muir would go on to become a noted naturalist, author, and environmental philosopher.By Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from May 18, 2025 - "Who Was I That I Could Hinder God?” 14:25

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In his book Let Your Life Speak, Parker Palmer writes, “Before you tell your life what you intend to do with it, listen for what it intends to do with you.” This Sunday we celebrate discernment and God’s call. God calls each of us. Join in worship as we celebrate new elders and deacons being called to service through the church. -Pastor Mac Schafer…

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DPC Sermon from May 11, 2025 - "A Disciple Named Tabitha" 16:06

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"This Sunday we will be looking at Acts 9:36-43. In this story a faithful disciple named Tabitha dies. The text says, 'She was devoted to good works and acts of charity.' Join us for worship as we dive into the type of discipleship Tabitha modeled." -Pastor Mac SchaferBy Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermons from May 4, 2025 - Youth Sunday 14:39

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With a theme reflecting on “what grounds you in life,” Sunday’s worship services were built on the firm foundation established by our faithful DPC Youth.By Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from April 27, 2025 - "Beyond Doubt: Serving the Risen Lord" 19:57

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"Even in our moments of doubt, we serve a risen Lord who transforms uncertainty into hope. Imagine facing every challenge with the assurance that God is alive and in control—because that truth changes everything!" -Jamie Neal, SeminarianBy Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025 - "Joy Is On The Loose" 15:01

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Dr. Donald Juel, reflecting on the resurrection account in the Gospel of Mark, once wrote that: "None of the Gospels can really end the story of Jesus. The whole point is that it continues–and that its significance continues.” Thank God that we are a part of Jesus' living story! Looking forward to celebrating this continuing story on Easter Sunday …

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DPC Sermon from April 13, 2025, Palm Sunday - "Your Joy Matters" 16:49

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"Join us on Palm Sunday as we continue to explore God’s joy. Your joy matters. Tom Are, Jr. says, 'Joy is not the result of turning a blind eye to the brokenness of ourselves and our world; instead, joy is a confidence in the power of love.'" -Pastor Mac SchaferBy Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from April 6, 2025 - "Joy Is a Group Effort" 16:23

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"We are in week five of exploring God’s restoration of joy in our lives. This week our theme is joy as a group effort. -Pastor Mac SchaferBy Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from March 30, 2025 - "Joy Is a Choice You Make Every Day" 18:18

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Every church has a culture which can sometimes lead to a sense of belonging or exclusion. Join in this week as Pastor Becca explores the question found in the book of Romans: What does it mean to nurture belonging and be a part of a church together?By Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from March 23, 2025 - "Joy is a Defiant Act" 12:54

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This Sunday, Pastor Mac will built on the first two weeks of our Lenten series: The restoration of God's joy, while affirming that God's joy is already in us.By Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from March 16, 2025 - "God’s Joy Is In You" 15:53

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"Join in this Sunday as we continue in the series Restore Unto Me the Joy! John 15, reflects on a joy that has been there all along. But how do you tap into it?" -Rev. Becca BatemanBy Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from March 9, 2025 - "Restore Unto Me the Joy..." 17:56

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Our Book of Common Worship says, “The season of Lent is a time for growth in the faith through prayer, spiritual discipline, and self-examination in preparation for the commemoration of the dying and rising of the Lord Jesus Christ.” This Sunday Pastor Mac preached on Psalm 51, introducing our Lenten theme on the restoration of Christ’s joy in our …

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DPC Sermon from December 24, 2024 - "And You Are To Name Him Jesus" 12:33

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Rev. Dr. Mac Schafer concludes our Advent theme of exploring the names of Jesus during our Christmas Eve Communion Service.By Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from December 8, 2024 - "The Names of Jesus: The Good Shepherd" 20:42

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"On this Second Sunday of Advent we’re talking about Jesus as the good shepherd. What made him a good shepherd? Why is that name so important for our lives in today’s world?" -Rev. Dr. Mac SchaferBy Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from December 1, 2024 - "Names of Jesus: Light of the World" 21:13

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"As the first Sunday of Advent, we will gather and center on our traditions. We will light the Advent wreath, sing carols of preparation, and create a space to reflect on the promise that Jesus meets us with his renewing light." -Rev. Becca BatemanBy Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from November 17, 2024 - "Always Remember Your ABCs" 21:29

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"It's hard to express the deep gratitude I have for you as I lean on the exit door, knowing a new and wonderful entrance awaits Pastor Mac. After more than a year at DPC, one would think I had said all I needed to say. So, this week I wrap it up with a little reminder that I hope you will never forget. I will spell it out for you this week in worsh…

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DPC Sermon from November 10, 2024 - "Fiddlers of the Faith" 19:46

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"I don’t know how many of you play a musical instrument, but do you know the most difficult instrument to play? This week Leonard Bernstein, John the Baptist, and Peter’s brother provide the answer. Confused? Not to worry... I’ll orchestrate the answer in my sermon." -Rev. Dr. Tom KortBy Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from November 3, 2024 - "The Job Description is a Little Daunting" 18:19

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"This week we will take a look at the Scripture account of the feeding of the 5,000. Jesus does a pretty miraculous act experienced by the disciples and so many others. Jesus does not expect from us such splendors and magnificence...or does he?" -Rev. Becca BatemanBy Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from October 27, 2024 - "A Saint from Mississippi" 22:03

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"This Sunday was All Saints’ Day. In our tradition, a saint isn’t a plastic statue or someone who appears in a stained glass window. Humphrey Bogart, Jesus, and a shy Baptist from Mississippi all help us understand what it means to be a saint. Who knows, you might be one too!” -Rev. Dr. Tom KortBy Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from October 20, 2024 - "Watch Out for the Dragons" 20:33

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“What can a former seminary president, a prophet named Ezekiel, a published Rabbi, and the literary character Faust teach us about dragons? You do know there are dragons out there, right? An even more pressing question is 'what do you do when you face a dragon?" -Rev. Dr. Tom KortBy Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from October 13, 2024 - "Wallflowers and Dancers" 15:32

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“There is a common thread of life and faith that connects us to a dancing king, a sour puss, and Lee Ann Womack. I’ll share more this week in worship. Hope to see you on Sunday and bring your dancing shoes!” -Rev. Dr. Tom KortBy Doylestown Presbyterian Church

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DPC Sermon from October 6, 2024 - "Beyond Our Human Imagination" 24:38

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“This week we look forward to welcoming long time DPC friend Ruth Faith Santana-Grace as our guest preacher. Ruth hardly needs an introduction, and her list of accomplishments is as long and diverse as a menu at an NJ or PA diner. She has traveled across America and around the globe as the past moderator of the 225th PC(USA) General Assembly. Her j…

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DPC Sermon from September 29, 2024 - "Forgiveness. Can You Imagine It?" 18:32

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“Instead of my usual ‘sermon blurb’ this week, I am thrilled that we will welcome Rev. Dr. Eric Barreto, from Princeton Seminary, to DPC. Eric is an amazing preacher and teacher! His classes are the first to fill up each year. Eric will preach at both services and then, during the education hour, lead us in a discussion of life in the early church …

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DPC Sermon from September 22, 2024 - "When Aunt Agnes Plays the Organ" 21:09

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“I am not sure if the Apostle Paul had a voice like Luciano Pavarotti, or if he couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket. In either case, the Bible says when he sang, people listened. The same can be said of you and me. People are always listening to our song. I'll share more this week during worship.” -Rev. Dr. Tom Kort…

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DPC Sermon from September 15, 2024 - "Light For the Crossing" 17:54

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Rev. Dr. MacHenry "Mac" Schafer is intrigued by the mission of DPC: “Be a bridge for Christ and a beacon of His love.” Many texts in the Bible involve locations that are thresholds where a crossing is necessary. Christ’s light is a guide for these moments we step into unknown territory. Following the service, Mac was approved by members to become D…

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DPC Sermon from September 8, 2024 - "Life Is Not Fair" 21:22

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"Jesus had a gift for spinning a good story, many of which described what the Kingdom of God is like. This week we will linger with the story about the workers in the vineyard. I imagine, if the owner of the vineyard tried to pull a stunt like that today, we would sue for unfair labor practices. I mean fair is fair, but in the process, we might mis…