Mountaineer Church Podcast

Rick Shriver unpacks the power of vocal faith: don’t just repeat scripture—mean it. He condenses the series into one directive: say it like you mean it. Using four practical steps—say it, do it, receive it, tell it—he illustrates how private confession becomes public testimony. Biblical examples (the woman with the issue of blood, David and Goliath, the centurion, Blind Bartimaeus) show faith that acts, not mere platitudes. Rick warns against hollow “learned behavior” and encourages integrity: speak fewer words but back them with consistent action so your life validates your confession.

Rick Shriver explores the biblical principle that words carry creative power: you will have what you say when your heart and mouth agree. Drawing on Mark 11:23, Romans 10, and personal stories — from answered prayers about a house to lessons on anger and repentance — he urges listeners to cultivate faith-filled, specific confessions and to keep their mouths from complaining, gossip, or coarse jesting. Practical guidance includes meditating on scripture, speaking God’s promises aloud, repenting quickly for idle words, and choosing life daily. This episode challenges Christians to use their voice intentionally to invite God’s will into their lives.