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A secret field that summons lightning. A massive spiral that disappears into a salt lake. A celestial observatory carved into a volcano. Meet the wild—and sometimes explosive—world of land art, where artists craft masterpieces with dynamite and bulldozers. In our Season 2 premiere, guest Dylan Thuras, cofounder of Atlas Obscura, takes us off road and into the minds of the artists who literally reshaped parts of the Southwest. These works aren’t meant to be easy to reach—or to explain—but they just might change how you see the world. Land art you’ll visit in this episode: - Double Negative and City by Michael Heizer (Garden Valley, Nevada) - Spiral Jetty by Robert Smithson (Great Salt Lake, Utah) - Sun Tunnels by Nancy Holt (Great Basin Desert, Utah) - Lightning Field by Walter De Maria (Catron County, New Mexico) - Roden Crater by James Turrell (Painted Desert, Arizona) Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group.…
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Grace City Church exists to help people follow Jesus, raise leaders, and start churches. Listen to our weekly Sunday morning teaching to hear more about who Jesus is, what he has done for us, and how this good news changes absolutely everything.
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Grace City Church exists to help people follow Jesus, raise leaders, and start churches. Listen to our weekly Sunday morning teaching to hear more about who Jesus is, what he has done for us, and how this good news changes absolutely everything.
The healing of the lame man in Acts 3 highlights God's compassion towards those who suffer, including those who are overlooked and forgotten by others. Through Peter and John, we have a picture of the invitation God gives humanity to look to Him for healing and restoration, along with the immeasurable love God showed the world by reaching down into our darkness to lift us to Himself. Support the show…
Peter's denial of Jesus is shocking, especially considering his deep friendship and loyal following of Jesus over the three years prior. But what is more astonishing is the magnitude of God's grace towards Peter. Have you ever denied Jesus? The grace that covered a repentant Peter following that first Easter is also available for us today. Support the show…
We're overrun with chaotic news, and our response is often fleeting attempts at decompression. In this sermon, Rich looks at Acts to explore how God brought order through the powerful truth of Jesus Christ amidst the pandemonium of Pentecost. True peace isn't found in escapism but in acknowledging our responsibility for the chaos and embracing God's forgiveness. Support the show…
If you've ever felt like you've fallen short, the Apostle Peter's story should serve as a potent reminder that we can never be too far from God's grace. In this sermon, Rich looks at how a man who once denied Jesus three times became the bold voice of Pentecost only a few weeks later. Peter's sermon in Acts 2 highlights God's boundless grace, the importance of grounding our lives in scripture, and how ancient prophecies connect to the earth-shattering events fulfilled in Jesus. Support the show…
There are many different opinions on what it means to be 'Spirit-filled,' but despite the differing perspectives and opinions, no Christian would want less of the power of God in their life. Without the Holy Spirit, no power of God has been shown to any of us, including the power to repent and turn to Jesus. We can debate the terminology and timing all we want, but scripture is explicitly clear: we need the Holy Spirit. Support the show…
Regarding the moving of the Holy Spirit, the first verses of Acts 2 show us that, in essence, we can respond in two ways. We can either look in with awe and wonder or foolishly mock. How will you respond to what you see the Holy Spirit doing, and how should we respond as a church? Support the show
The coming of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2, with tongues as of fire and a roar like violent wind, seems a far cry from many Canadians' hyper-reserved and solemn experience with church gatherings. If church life in the New Testament shows us anything, the gospel's advancement is exciting work. It was true then, and if we're open to the leading of the Holy Spirit, including here in Canada, it can be true for us today. Support the show…
New Year's resolutions often set us up for disappointment by focusing on our efforts. The same can be true for Christians resolving to be "better" through more prayer, Bible study, or church attendance. This year, instead of self-dependent resolutions, we need ones that rely on God. Using Psalm 135, Rich Crosby offers an alternative vision for spiritual growth: allowing, celebrating, and expecting God to be God. Support the show…
Angels are a predictable feature of Christmas traditions, whether on a card or a tree. But when Jesus was born, the appearance of angels to shepherds in the field was both surprising and terrifying. Perhaps more surprising was that it was to shepherds , who would have been thought of as lowly and insignificant by society, whom God chose to have angels announce the birth of his son first. The good news of Jesus is for all, and the lowly and forgotten are often among the first to receive blessing from God. Support the show…
There isn't a lot that we know about Joseph, the earthly adoptive father of Jesus, but we do know he was 'a just man.' What does Matthew, the gospel writer, mean by that, and what do the other brief details of Joseph's decisions show us about a biblical view of masculinity? In this sermon, Rich Crosby looks at how Joseph's determination to show mercy to Mary points ahead to the mercy shown to us by Jesus. Support the show…
As beautiful as the Christmas story is, we sometimes struggle to see the connection between a story set hundreds of years ago and our realities today. However, the facts surrounding the birth of Jesus, as found in the Biblical gospels, are anything but typical, and some of the details are simply shocking. Matthew's gospel starts with Jesus's family genealogy, which includes flawed men and women including adulterers and prostitutes. The Son of God comes from a broken earthly family; He understands our brokenness. Support the show…
Maintaining a deep connection with God is crucial for navigating life's challenges. In this sermon, guest preacher Andy Arnold from Oceanside Church in Nanaimo helps us understand God's instructions when we face significant life obstacles. For the followers of Jesus, it all starts with remembering who we are because of him. Support the show…
In Matthew 9, we read about Jesus healing two blind men who, despite their blindness, could 'see' who Jesus was much more clearly than the crowds and the religious leaders of the day. Do we see Jesus for who he is, as declared by all scripture, or do we see Jesus as a 'cosmic butler' who we ask to do the things we want? Support the show…
Learning to make wise decisions is better than just being told what to do. In Acts 1, we can see how prayer, submission to God's word and remembering God's more excellent story can help us make wise decisions about our own. We also read that 'Peter stood up' among the early church, an incredible statement of grace considering that he had tragically denied Jesus only days earlier. Support the show…
There is a lot in our culture that tries to sell us empowerment. Did you know the Bible speaks about you being empowered by God? However, this is a very different type of empowerment with a different intention; it is not built around you. Being empowered by God often requires us to wait on God, and it is good for us to learn to wait well in all things. Support the show…
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