Rise City Church Podcast

Build This House: A House of Rest

After seasons of busyness and hard work, God invites us into true rest—not the kind of shallow comfort that leads to self-reliance, but deep, soul-refreshing rest that comes from fully trusting Him. In Joshua, we see the end of a long season, where God gives His people rest—not as an escape, but as a time to pause, remember His faithfulness, and be renewed in His presence. God’s rest goes beyond simply stopping; it’s a chance to refocus our hearts and minds on Him. Through sabbath, confession, and gratitude, we’re reminded of His provision, repent of relying on ourselves, and find strength in His promises.

Join us as we discover how to step into the rest Jesus offers—a rest that refreshes, renews, and reminds us of the faithfulness of the God who has been with us all along.

Build This House: Sun Stand Still

Just as God gave the Israelites an unforgettable moment of His power, He invites us to step into what He’s prepared for us—actively participating in His blessings through generosity, obedience, and worship. God desires us to have our own stories of His faithfulness, but we must take that step, cross our own “river,” and mark those moments along the way.

Join us as we learn to pray “Sun Stand Still” prayers, believing not for an explainable work but a move of God so big that we tell stories, write songs, and pass down memories of His faithfulness and power for generations to come.

Build This House: A House for Jesus

We’re building A House for Jesus—a place where His name is lifted up. As His followers, we’re called to let His light shine brightly in a world that needs hope. When Joshua asked, “Are you for us or against us?” Jesus didn’t pick sides; He made it clear that He alone is to be followed.

Listen in as we explore what it means to build a church where He leads, His name is preached, and where lives are changed forever by His presence and power.

Build This House: A House For The Future

Each generation has defining moments with God—times when He shows His power and calls us to trust Him fully, even when it’s hard to understand. Like the Israelites, we’re reminded that our strength doesn’t come from our own power or skill but from God alone.

Join us for 'A House for the Future' as Nate Pursley takes us through the Book of Joshua and teaches how each generation’s legacy of faith is powered by God’s strength working through His people.

Build This House: A House of Remembrance

Has God ever asked you to do something that didn't make sense?

The word "consecrate" means to set ourselves apart for God, preparing for something significant He is about to do. In Joshua 3, the Israelites were told to consecrate themselves before God would display His power in parting the Jordan River. God didn’t act until their feet hit the water—He required faith-filled obedience before showing His power. Joshua reminds us that when God makes a promise and His people obey, He will deliver.

Tune in for a significant and important Sunday message in the life of our church, as we look back on the incredible home God has given us and look ahead to where we are headed. Prepare for God to move.

Build This House: A House of Redemption

Rahab’s story is a powerful reminder that God can use anyone, no matter their past or brokenness, to advance His Kingdom. Though she was a sinner, her faith led her to be part of God’s redemptive plan, and her past mistakes didn't define her future. Rahab had heard the rumors of God’s power, and her faith was sparked.

Join us as continue in the book of Joshua and explore how we are called to be fishers of people—sharing the gospel and pointing others to the Savior. Our job isn’t to clean people up, but to call them to Jesus, trusting Him to transform their lives. We remember that we are all sinners but by the blood of Jesus can be made saints.

Build This House: A House of Presence

Would you settle for God’s promises without His presence? Or, like Moses, would you boldly declare, “If You’re not with us, we’re not going?"

God has always longed to be with His people. From walking in the garden with Adam and Eve, to dwelling in the tabernacle with the Israelites, to sending Jesus as Immanuel and then the Holy Spirit, all the way to the promise of His presence in the new creation—His desire is to be with us. God’s presence is the point. It’s what establishes His kingdom in and through His people.

Join us as we see that His presence is what gives us the strength and courage to live out His purposes. When we are rooted in His presence, we are empowered by His Spirit to fulfill His calling.

Build This House: A House of Purpose

God has a great calling upon His people—to establish His presence in the midst of darkness. The Promised Land wasn’t just a place for the Israelites to live—it was meant to be a space fully devoted to God’s Word, worship, and ways, reflecting His glory. And just as He planted them in a space marked out for His purposes, so is he establishing His Church today.

Join us for our new series, Build This House, as we explore how to follow our victorious King Jesus, into the promises He has for His Church. Just as the Israelites followed Joshua into the Promised Land, we follow Jesus as He leads us to be a people completely devoted to His glory.

Upside Down Kingdom: Kingdom Generosity

Financial stress is something many of us can relate to, with 73% of people in a recent survey citing it as their top source of anxiety. But in the Upside Down Kingdom, true generosity flows from a heart of gratitude toward Jesus, recognizing that all we have comes from Him. Our giving isn’t just to a church or pastor—it’s an offering to God, acknowledging that everything we own is already His.

Tune in as we explore how Kingdom generosity calls us to give our first fruits, not our leftovers, and invites us into a life of abundant blessings. Instead of focusing on our own needs, we’re called to center our hearts on Jesus and trust in His faithfulness, just as Malachi 3:10 challenges us to test His promises. God desires not our money, but our hearts, and as we walk in stewardship and generosity, we discover the joy of partnering with Him.

Upside Down Kingdom: Kingdom Friendships

Community should be a foretaste of the Kingdom of God, marked by deep friendship and unity. In Philippians 4:1-9, Paul calls us to build Kingdom friendships, where the hard moments are embraced as opportunities for growth. These relationships are foundational to transforming our city and our hearts.

Listen in as Pastor Jason Clarke explores how Kingdom friendships reflect the love of Christ, reminding us that when conflict arises, that’s when the gospel matters most.