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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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#Religion #From Gods #Rocky Creek

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Liberating Adoption 45:28

5 days ago45:28

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We were enslaved to the ways of the world, but the Father desired to adopt us as His children. In Christ, we are free to live joyfully as the sons and daughters of God.

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Another Day, Another Opportunity 22:33

10 days ago22:33

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Even in a storm’s aftermath, if we’ve been given another day, we’ve also been offered another opportunity. We must prioritize remembering God for His faithfulness and our neighbors for their needs.

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Level Ground 42:36

12 days ago42:36

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The law humbled every person under the awareness of sin, yet God’s grace was available to all. When we come to the cross of Jesus, we tread on level ground.

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Helpful Restraints 43:46

19 days ago43:46

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Many wonder why God provided a covenant for His people and later gave them rules they could not keep. The law couldn’t save anyone, but it did help in restraining the spread of sin.

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Faithful Redemption 43:02

26 days ago43:02

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Our works could not save us; in fact, they only condemned us. Through the sacrifice of Jesus, we obtain the faithful redemption that we require under sin’s curse.

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There's Still Room 26:16

28 days ago26:16

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Sanctifying Spirit 44:37

5 weeks ago44:37

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If we believe our salvation to be of grace, we must not rely on our works after that. The Spirit that saves is the same Spirit that sanctifies.

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Crucified Lives 45:17

6 weeks ago45:17

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Paul was so enthralled by the power of the gospel that he confronted others who were wavering in its truth. By faith and faith alone, we can experience lives that have been crucified with Christ.

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Transformative Testimonies 39:06

7 weeks ago39:06

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Paul’s faith story began as a zealous persecutor of the gospel to a diligent proclaimer of it. When the gospel impacts our lives, it transforms us thoroughly.

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Counterfeit Gospels 45:14

8 weeks ago45:14

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Paul confronted lesser messages posing as the gospel since they corrupted the church. We must beware of counterfeit gospels that could hinder us from knowing the grace of Jesus.

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Dangerous Entitlements 44:24

9 weeks ago44:24

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As the people began to undertake God’s work, they wrongfully assumed they were good with Him. Beware of dangerous entitlements that make you believe God owes you something in your obedience.

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Glory Days 43:15

10 weeks ago43:15

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People often view the future as bleak if they perceive the past as ideal. If we only focus on what God did previously, we will miss the glory days that He desires to bring now.

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Equal Sacrifices 45:33

11 weeks ago45:33

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God called His people to repent of their selfish ways, but He called for more than a somber acknowledgment. They distinguished their repentance through their call for equal sacrifices.

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Misplaced Priorities 45:30

12 weeks ago45:30

45:30

God’s people put their comfort over His concerns. We must constantly evaluate if misplaced priorities have taken us.

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Global Missions: From Sporadic to Strategic 51:42

13 weeks ago51:42

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While it is encouraging to take mission trips to multiple places, focusing more on fewer initiatives can be more effective. Moving missions from sporadic to strategic creates pipelines to engage the unreached.

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Church Planting: From Members to Mobilizers 44:41

14 weeks ago44:41

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As individual local churches seek to increase their membership, it becomes easy to overlook the larger context. We need intentional people mobilized for church planting and replanting to reach our city and beyond.

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Family Ministry: From Programs to Parents 50:07

15 weeks ago50:07

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In recent decades, churches have created programs to do what God has called parents to do. We must align the efforts between the home and the church to disciple the next generation well.

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Ministry Service: From Obligations to Opportunities 44:46

16 weeks ago44:46

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While guilt or pressure can be successful motivators to get us to serve, we ought to minister to others in line with our giftings and passions. In those meaningful positions, those obligations turn into opportunities.

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Gospel Groups: From Rosters to Relationships 46:42

17 weeks ago46:42

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Being involved in the life of a church requires more than having your name on the roster of a group. Discover how to move from being a name on a list to developing relationships that further your discipleship.

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Mentoring Discipleship: From Information to Imitation 48:33

18 weeks ago48:33

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If we simplify discipleship to mere information transfer, we miss much of what is necessary for transformation. We all need mentoring relationships worth imitating as we seek to follow Jesus.

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Personal Growth: From Decisions to Disciples 44:26

19 weeks ago44:26

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We often minimize Christianity to a momentary decision, but if we are following Jesus, we should still be moving. A disciple of Jesus continues to pursue thorough spiritual maturity.

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Standing Firm Together 44:43

20 weeks ago44:43

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God does not intend us to navigate the challenging paths of this life alone. If we are to endure, we must commit to standing firm but doing so together.

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God and Sinners Reconciled 41:58

21 weeks ago41:58

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Just as humanity awaited a Savior to come once before, we now anticipate the return of Christ to usher in His eternal glory. God and sinners will finally and completely be reconciled.

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God Exalts and Satan Devours 40:24

22 weeks ago40:24

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God has a plan to lift us up, but Satan has another plan to take us down. We must learn the path of humility to continue firm in the faith, undeterred by our enemy’s plans.

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The Shepherding We Need 51:04

23 weeks ago51:04

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God gathers His people together because He knows sheep need a shepherd. In His wisdom, He calls leaders to imitate the chief Shepherd so they can serve as examples to the entire flock.

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Surprised by Suffering 43:05

24 weeks ago43:05

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While the tendency is to respond to suffering with complaints, Scripture encourages us to rejoice instead. Suffering is unavoidable, but our response is supposed to be unusually hopeful.

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How to Live in the End Times 44:07

25 weeks ago44:07

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None of us know when Jesus will return, but we know the time is approaching. As it draws near, discover the proactive priorities Christians should keep.

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Everybody's Doing It 44:51

26 weeks ago44:51

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Our culture seems shocked and annoyed if Christians don’t join or support expressions of wild living. It is better to suffer for refusing temptation than it will be for those who embrace defiance.

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Beneath the Cleansing Flood 45:00

27 weeks ago45:00

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In one of the most unique biblical passages, Peter explains that the Spirit of Christ has warned generations to repent. Only through Jesus’ sacrifice can we be saved beneath the cleansing flood.

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Christian Civility Among Political Insanity 42:38

28 weeks ago42:38

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In a super-charged political society, our confidence is not in parties, platforms, or persons, but our hope is in Jesus. Prioritize your gospel witness in a hostile culture as you keep a clear conscience.

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Blessed To Be A Blessing 44:52

29 weeks ago44:52

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The immoral culture of today’s world puts pressure on us to put our selfish desires first. Scripture gives us clear instructions to respond to what is right and righteous if we desire to see better days.

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Who Your Spouse Needs You to Be 47:51

30 weeks ago47:51

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When marital expectations are unmet, we often blame our spouses instead of looking to ourselves for any needed changes. Discover who your spouse needs you to be and make any adjustments necessary for a healthier marriage.

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Jesus and Our Jobs 45:47

31 weeks ago45:47

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Our jobs will be difficult, but we don’t have to make them extra complex by misaligned behavior. Look to Christ as the guide for responding to challenging work environments.

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Government and God's People 47:47

32 weeks ago47:47

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No matter how a government treats Christians, Scripture commands us to respond in God-honoring ways. God has made His will very clear regarding how we should respond to civil authorities.

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Don’t Be a Hypocrite 42:35

34 weeks ago42:35

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If this world is not our home, we cannot give ourselves to every available temptation. The war against hypocrisy is important so that we don’t hinder others from seeing Jesus.

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Why the Church Is Still Essential 43:19

35 weeks ago43:19

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Our culture recently debated if a church’s services should be deemed essential during times of emergency. We realize a church’s necessity through the Scripture and our experiences.

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The Do's and Don'ts of Spiritual Growth 39:48

36 weeks ago39:48

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To see consistent spiritual growth, we must be careful to avoid interpersonal drama and pursue biblical truth. A failure to do either will cause spiritual stagnation.

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Secret and Sacred Agents of the Kingdom 48:32

37 weeks ago48:32

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Many people stifle their discipleship due to complex relationships in a church or mounting questions regarding the Bible. Discover how you can handle both and not wander away from the faith.

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God Expects Holiness 41:39

38 weeks ago41:39

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Since the gospel has transformed us, our lifestyles should alter significantly. God’s perfect holiness empowers and expects our personal holiness.

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All of the Bible Points to Jesus 44:42

39 weeks ago44:42

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Peter realized that Jesus fulfilled all Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah. Looking back over the Scriptures, we realize that the gospel was always God’s original plan.

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Suffering Is Short-Lived 42:06

40 weeks ago42:06

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1 Peter 1:6-9 – No matter how challenging our circumstances may become, all of the suffering in this world is temporary. Once we understand its limit, we can better see God’s refining process.

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I Don't Belong Here 43:32

41 weeks ago43:32

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1 Peter 1:1-5 – Peter addressed his fellow disciples as exiles with the reality that this world is not our home. Given that fact, our hope must be in something beyond this life.

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The Two Simple Points of Life 43:37

42 weeks ago43:37

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Through the meaningless troubles of life, we can find a clear purpose in Solomon’s final lesson. The purpose of life comes into focus when we do the two simple things prescribed.

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Aging Well 48:12

43 weeks ago48:12

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Ecclesiastes 11:1-12:8 – We grow older daily, which positions us closer to our final day than ever before. Age well by presently preparing for your future state.

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Don't Do Stupid Stuff 45:39

44 weeks ago45:39