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Welcome to the weekly podcast of Pastor Ryan Visconti and Generation Church in Mesa, Arizona. We exist to Honor God. Equip Believers. Reach the Lost. We believe that Jesus is the most amazing person who has ever lived! Knowing Him is the only true way to find purpose and experience satisfaction. We want everyone to experience the truth, love, and grace available through Jesus Christ. You’re welcome to come as you are; we’d love to meet you! If you’d like to support this ministry or learn mor ...
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3-time national award-winning writer & full time walking movie encyclopedia Jen Johans of FilmIntuition.com delivers a steady stream of great movie recommendations, thoughtful career deep dives, & first rate conversations with critics, authors, actors, journalists, filmmakers, and more on Watch With Jen.™️ Originally launched on Patreon (https://patreon.com/FilmIntuition), where new installments premiere first, once each episode is unlocked to the public, you'll be able to find every episode ...
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Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 9 that his purpose in life is to spread the Good News, see people saved, and bring people to Christ. This was his purpose, and it should be our purpose, too. You might not be a full-time gospel preacher, but you are a full-time gospel worker. You’re a full-time citizen of heaven, a full-time child of God, and a full-tim…
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What if God is not as opposed to obscurity as we are? What if obscurity isn’t as bad as we think it is? Many of us want to escape obscurity, while God might desire to use it to do something in us. We might be trying to sprint from the pastures to the palace, and we’re running from the place God wants to use to do work in our hearts. God is a God wh…
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the noise of the world drifting away from God’s truth? As we see in Paul’s letter to Timothy, we are called to anchor our lives in the unwavering truth and ways of God, even when everyone else is pulling in the opposite direction. When others live away from God and His ways, we will stay devoted to the Lord and cling …
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It's always a pleasure to bring on another podcaster & even more so when they're from my home state of Minnesota! That's right, gang, this week, you'll hear Minnesotan accents at full power as I'm joined by Clay Keller, who's the engaging & knowledgeable co-creator & co-host of the sensational Screen Drafts podcast. In this joyous, in-depth, classi…
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We are living in the age of perpetual offense, where we’re quick to judge, quick to criticize, quick to condemn, and quick to cancel anyone who offends us. We see this in politics, music, news, and social media through cynicism, complaining, disrespect, backbiting, tearing down, and cancel culture. Division is everywhere. People are going off on ea…
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The only thing better than talking to one Sean is when you add a second Shawn to the mix. Returning to the podcast this week, I'm thrilled to share this recent wonderfully rollicking, quick-witted, story, & insight-filled conversation I had with two of my dearest friends: the veteran Boston-based WBUR film critic Sean Burns & the award-winning inte…
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It's always a blast to chat about movies with a friend & the best thing about having a podcast is that I get to share these fun conversations with all of you. Returning to the podcast this week, we have the gifted crime writer Nikki Dolson who's covered everything from heist movies to westerns with me on Watch With Jen in the past. In this funny, f…
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How many of us ask God for special treatment? When we hold on to assumptions on how God should be healing us we might be rejecting solutions because we don't like that it's not be the easy way to do something. If we're obedient to God, and begin to humble ourselves, and listen to the Holy Spirit, we open the door to the miraculous work of God. Lean…
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As a Phoenix-based cinephile & bibliophile, it was a joy & honor to bring on another local film & literature lover in the form of my brilliant friend Patrick Millikin of Scottsdale's world-famous Poisoned Pen Bookstore. Deciding to give listeners an in-depth exploration of a classic noir novel & its adaptations, in this rich, fascinating, & admitte…
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This week, I'm very excited to bring back the great Nell Minow to the podcast. An accomplished lawyer & a highly readable film critic at her site MovieMom.com & RogerEbert.com, where she's also an editor, Nell Minow has written over 3,000 movie reviews since the 1990s. She's also authored several terrific film books, including 101 Must See Movie Mo…
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When you have an anointing from God, there will be side effects. It may not be what you expect, but the anointing will enable and empower you to do things that would not be possible without God’s help or strength. We see this when David was anointed as the future King of Israel. When David was first anointed, he didn’t immediately become King. Stil…
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As promised, Watch With Jen is back with your second brand-new time-sensitive episode of the week! And my goodness, it's a stellar conversation that writers, book lovers, WWII history buffs, & fans of awesome heroines will love. Returning to the podcast today, we have the terrific Susan Elia MacNeal. The NY Times bestselling author of the Maggie Ho…
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The longer you are a Christian, the more you think you have doctrine all figured out. You might even get to the point where you are having advanced theological debates. But when it comes to gray issues or disputable matters, you may not know as much as you think you do. In those cases, you should pray and ask the Holy Spirit to guide you. It would …
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We're back from our short spring hiatus this week with a very special conversation featuring my friend & occasional co-host, the wonderful Senior Vice President of The Black List, Kate Hagen. Joining us today are two of our favorite women & returning guests, the fabulous writer-director, cinephile, & retired professor Allison Anders, & her incredib…
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Marriage is a sacrificial and mutually beneficial commitment between one man and one woman for one lifetime. That is how God intended it. But for many, when marriage isn’t what it’s supposed to be, they are quick to quit and stop doing what they promised to do. This is not what God intended for marriage. Although there can be possible justification…
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You might be here today, struggling through a difficult season and feeling like you don’t know how to fix it. You’ve even turned to various remedies to patch up yourself and your relationship with God, but it doesn’t work. What may be happening is that God is inviting you amid your circumstances to find Him in a whole new way. He is inviting you to…
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In 1 Corinthians 7, Paul gives us practical advice on how to live a fulfilling Christian life regardless of your marital status. If you are single, remember that this waiting season is an opportunity to become the person that the kind of person you want to marry would like to marry. If you are married, God’s plan is for you to enjoy the sanctity of…
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When you go through difficult situations, from which none of us are exempt, whether it’s the loss of a job, a breakup in a relationship, or a diagnosis that you never thought was going to come, you have an opportunity to respond in such a way to turn it for the advantage of what God has for your life. You must learn to leverage your unfair opportun…
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One issue our world is very confused about is the sin of homosexuality. Even some Christians are confused and deceived about this matter. So, in this sermon, we will look at what the bible says about homosexuality. We will talk about some of the most common lies, points of confusion, and clever deceptions you’re likely to hear or struggle with as a…
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Welcome to our first Physical Media episode of 2024. Joining me today, we have a terrific quartet of movie minds discussing a handful of titles newly released on disc, including novelist Alison Gaylin on TO DIE FOR, podcaster-critic Blake Howard on CONTAGION, filmmaker Chris McKay on THE SHOOTIST & THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE, & podcaster-crit…
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There is no way around it — the body of Christ will experience some drama and conflict just by going about ordinary life. The question then is, how do you handle this? Thankfully, the Word of God directs us in handling disputes, and it’s similar to what you’d expect from a family — by being able to forgive and show mercy.…
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In this ambitious research-filled exploration of one of Italian cinema's most fascinating & influential figures, Canadian actor-writer-podcaster Robert Bellissimo returns to the podcast to discuss the singularly daring maestro Luchino Visconti. An aristocratic count turned Socialist who fought the Nazis as a member of the Italian Resistance & was s…
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Palm Sunday is the day we celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Yet a few days later, He was murdered by the Jews, crucified by the Romans, and killed because of us. The Jews did not recognize Jesus as our savior then; will you do the same today? Will you be like those who cry out, “Crucify him!” Or will you be the one who cries ou…
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This week, I'm delighted to be joined once again by my good friend Kate Hagen, who is the Senior Vice President of The Black List. Returning to the show for another conversation with some of our favorite independent filmmaking heroes, in the past, we've spoken to such greats as writer-director Allison Anders and actors turned producers Amy Robinson…
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Many people deal with situations with their family that they would describe as “drama.” It may come from external sources, but usually, the “family drama” involves at least one person acting in an ungodly way. The same can happen among most church families, just like the Corinthians did back in their day. And just like the Corinthians, we must lear…
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Welcome to the finale of our podcast miniseries devoted to celebrating the 1988 contemporary classic, action buddy comedy MIDNIGHT RUN, written by George Gallo & directed by Martin Brest. Produced & hosted by Blake Howard & Jen Johans of One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen, respectively, over the past 12 weeks, you've heard us explore the …
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Sometimes, we all need to be rebuked. The Lord rebukes us because He loves us. How you respond to God's rebuke determines the level of pain you experience in your life. We all have moments where we sin and need correction, whether that correction comes from the Holy Spirit, the Bible, or a brother or sister-in-Christ. You have to decide in advance …
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Twisty, engaging, & filled with colorful performances, the Soviet paranoia of the Cold War '80s fueled the plotlines of so many first-rate films that New York Times bestselling author Ace Atkins & I vividly remember from the Reagan/Bush era. And with the next two books that Atkins is set to release revolving around spies &/or the '80s, it's the per…
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Welcome to our podcast miniseries devoted to celebrating the 1988 contemporary classic, action buddy comedy MIDNIGHT RUN, written by George Gallo & directed by Martin Brest. Produced & hosted by Blake Howard & Jen Johans of One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen, respectively, each week, we’ll explore the film we first bonded over when we bec…
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Earlier in the year, I was thrilled to meet longtime Twitter acquaintance Duane Swierczynski when he arrived in Scottsdale on his book tour for his terrific new crime novel CALIFORNIA BEAR. Co-hosting an event with Patrick Milliken at the beloved local bookstore Poisoned Pen, we spent an hour chatting with the Philadelphia native about his life, wo…
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Welcome to our podcast miniseries devoted to celebrating the 1988 contemporary classic, action buddy comedy MIDNIGHT RUN, written by George Gallo & directed by Martin Brest. Produced & hosted by Blake Howard & Jen Johans of One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen, respectively, each week, we’ll explore the film we first bonded over when we bec…
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There are two words from the Bible that everyone in the Western World knows, has committed to heart, has meditated on, and speaks out boldly like their life depends on it — Judge Not! But when we look further at scripture, we see that not only are we permitted to judge, but we must judge, albeit with a crucial caveat — we are not the ultimate judge…
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Surprise! Since next week marks the anniversary of when I started this podcast, I'm dropping this episode a few days early as a thank you for your support & listenership over the years. (Note: I haven't decided how to celebrate the date yet, but I think a good start would be not forgetting it like I usually do, haha.) Season 5 has kicked things off…
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Welcome to our podcast miniseries devoted to celebrating the 1988 contemporary classic, action buddy comedy MIDNIGHT RUN, written by George Gallo & directed by Martin Brest. Produced & hosted by Blake Howard & Jen Johans of One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen, respectively, each week, we’ll explore the film we first bonded over when we bec…
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Real wisdom comes when you can understand and apply spiritual truth in the natural world. Where does this spiritual truth come from? It comes from God. Because God’s Spirit lives in you, you can know God’s thoughts and learn to think like God. You can learn to see the world through His eyes. The more you think, see, and feel like Him, the more your…
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Although we had an early kickoff to our 2024 season with our episode dedicated to the work of Tom Wilkinson early in January, Watch With Jen listeners can consider this the official start of Season 5. Reuniting with my good friend & the senior editor of Letterboxd, the intelligent & highly articulate Mitchell Beaupre, in this delightful, research-f…
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Welcome to our podcast miniseries devoted to celebrating the 1988 contemporary classic, action buddy comedy MIDNIGHT RUN, written by George Gallo & directed by Martin Brest. Produced & hosted by Blake Howard & Jen Johans of One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen, respectively, each week, we’ll explore the film we first bonded over when we bec…
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The most common mistake Christians make is that they think they need convincing arguments to defend the faith or lead people to Christ. Yet we see those who rebel against God only immerse themselves in foolishness, making it hard to get through them. The good news is that you don’t need to present Jesus with clever arguments. You don’t even need to…
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Welcome to our podcast miniseries devoted to celebrating the 1988 contemporary classic, action buddy comedy MIDNIGHT RUN, written by George Gallo & directed by Martin Brest. Produced & hosted by Blake Howard & Jen Johans of One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen, respectively, each week, we’ll explore the film we first bonded over when we bec…
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In 1 Corinthians, Paul is writing to the church in Corinth to rebuke and correct them, leaving them with a choice they need to make. What kind of problems do they want? Will they choose the discomfort of discipline or the pain of self-destruction? It’s the same choice we still have today when the Holy Spirit confronts our sinful flesh with scriptur…
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Welcome to our podcast miniseries devoted to celebrating the 1988 contemporary classic, action buddy comedy MIDNIGHT RUN, written by George Gallo & directed by Martin Brest. Produced & hosted by Blake Howard & Jen Johans of One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen, respectively, each week, we’ll explore the film we first bonded over when we bec…
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As a church, it is time to step up and truly represent Christ in the world. Just like a sweet fragrance, our lives have the power to impact heaven and earth through our lifestyle, worship, integrity, and service. Let us embrace the call to bold prayer and discover the liberating freedom found only in a relationship with Jesus.…
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A podcast miniseries devoted to celebrating the 1988 contemporary classic, action buddy comedy MIDNIGHT RUN, written by George Gallo & directed by Martin Brest. Produced & hosted by Blake Howard & Jen Johans of One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen, respectively, each week, we’ll explore the film we first bonded over when we became friends i…
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The church is made up of people with different backgrounds, cultures, and preferences. This means there will be different opinions on non-essential matters like worship styles or church practices, and that’s okay. The key is to remember that these differences are secondary to our shared identity in Christ. We need different people with different pr…
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Welcome to our podcast miniseries devoted to celebrating the 1988 contemporary classic, action buddy comedy MIDNIGHT RUN, written by George Gallo & directed by Martin Brest. Produced & hosted by Blake Howard & Jen Johans of One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen, respectively, each week, we’ll explore the film we first bonded over when we bec…
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Baptism is not just a tradition but a powerful symbol of starting a new life in Christianity. When you accept Jesus as your Savior, you are transformed into a new person! Baptism is a public celebration that your old life is gone and your new life has begun. This means saying goodbye to the stain of sin and hello to new life in Jesus.…
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