Founders Baptist Church

The Strength For Generational Faithfulness

The Beast From The Sea

When Christians Compromise: What the Chip and Joanna Gaines Controversy Reveals

In this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Richard Caldwell addresses the controversy surrounding Chip and Joanna Gaines and their decision to include a same-sex couple on a Magnolia Network show. He offers a biblical evaluation of the cultural pressures influencing Christian public figures and challenges believers to examine whether their convictions are shaped by Scripture or society. The episode calls for discernment, courage, and a return to biblical love that rejoices in the truth, ...

Fuerza y valentia

Guerra en el cielo e Ira en la tierra

The Strength & Courage

War In Heaven & Wrath On Earth

Faithful to the Final Verse: Reflecting on the Life and Ministry of John MacArthur

In this episode, we honor the life and ministry of John MacArthur, reflecting on his lasting impact on the church through faithful preaching, biblical courage, and his unwavering commitment to the authority and sufficiency of Scripture. From personal anecdotes to theological insights, Dr. Richard Caldwell walks through the legacy of a man who remained steadfast to the end, modeling what it means to submit wholly to the Word of God and shepherd God's people with love and truth.

El Obedeinte Israel que Dios crea

Señales para el fin de los tiempos

The Obedient Israel God Creates

Signs For The End of The Age

Intentional Parenting: Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Christian Homes

Many Christian parents today love the Lord but lack biblical models for parenting. In this episode, we explore how to parent with intentionality, avoid common pitfalls like inconsistent discipline and misplaced priorities, and instead cultivate a peaceful, spiritually healthy home. Pastor Caldwell draws wisdom from Proverbs and highlights the need for older believers to disciple younger families in practical, gospel-centered parenting.

Questions That Rescue From Ruin

Preguntas que rescatan de la ruina

The Final Phase

The sounding of the seventh trumpet in Revelation marks the beginning of the final phase of God's redemptive plan—one that leads directly to the return of Christ and the establishment of His everlasting kingdom. In this sermon, we are brought face-to-face with the moment when what believers have known by faith will become sight, and the long-awaited hopes of heaven and earth are fulfilled. This trumpet announces the certain coming of Christ, a kingdom that will never end, and sets into motion th...

La Fase final

Singleness in the Church: Have We Neglected the Unmarried?

This episode explores the biblical view of singleness, challenging the cultural assumption that marriage is the superior or expected path for every believer. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 7 and creation principles, Pastor Caldwell shows that both marriage and singleness are God-ordained callings. The discussion offers counsel for those struggling with loneliness, purity, and contentment, while also addressing the church's responsibility to affirm and support single believers. A Christ-centered, ete...

El Renuevo

Los dos testigos parte II

The Branch

Two Witnesses Part 2

Modern Israel vs. Biblical Israel: What Every Christian Should Know

In this episode, we examine the distinction between modern Israel as a nation-state and biblical Israel as defined in Scripture. Dr. Richard Caldwell explains that while ethnic Israel remains significant in God's redemptive plan, salvation comes only through faith in Jesus Christ. The conversation explores Romans 11, eschatological promises, and the role of Israel in current events—offering theological clarity for believers seeking to understand God's faithfulness to His covenant people.

Los dos testigos

Two Witnesses Part 1

Can You Worship With Unresolved Conflict?

In this episode, Dr. Caldwell examines why unresolved conflict and unforgiveness obstruct true worship. Grounded in Matthew 5 and 1 Cor 11, he teaches that believers must pursue reconciliation, maintain a clear conscience, and obey biblical mandates before approaching the Lord's Table.

Los dolores de la falta de contentamiento

The Pains From Lack of Contentment

In the sermon titled "The Pains From Lack of Contentment" from 1 Timothy 6:6–10, the message draws a stark contrast between the eternal value of godliness with contentment and the destructive path of discontent fueled by a love for money. True contentment, rooted not in self-sufficiency but in Christ-sufficiency, is described as a great gain—an enduring treasure that far surpasses material wealth. Paul's sobering warning in verse 10 highlights the tragic result of misplaced affections: those who...

Why a High View of God Changes Everything

This episode explores what it means to have a high view of God and why that view shapes every aspect of the Christian life. Dr. Richard Caldwell contrasts a high view—where God is seen as holy, sovereign, and central to all things—with a low view that puts God on the periphery. Through Scripture, he explains how the fear of the Lord, reverence for God's character, and trust in His Word lead to true peace, obedience, and spiritual maturity in both individual believers and the church.

El Juicio y la paz de Dios