Generation Church

Generation Church

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 more, visit our website www.generation.church

Episodes

December 28, 2025 41 mins

What if the reason your faith feels dry or routine is because sacred things have slowly started to feel common?

In this message, Pastor Nate Clarke challenges us to rediscover the sacredness of what God has given us — from our salvation to the gathering of the church. Through powerful Scripture, real-life stories, and a sobering moment from King David’s life, we are reminded that when we treat what God calls sacred as ordinary, we m...

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What if the pressure you feel in life comes from trying to play the starring role in a story that was never meant to be about you?In this Christmas message Pastor Ryan Visconti looks at the quiet faith of Joseph and shows how real peace and purpose are found when Jesus becomes the center of your life. Through Joseph’s obedience sacrifice and humility we discover that God often interrupts our plans for a greater purpose and that the...

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This Christmas week Pastor Amy Visconti takes us into one of the most powerful and overlooked lines in the Christmas story Luke 2:19. Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. Through a personal story about missing a once in a lifetime moment on camera Pastor Amy shows why the deepest memories are not captured by a screen but engraved by the Spirit. You will learn how God loves to call ordinary people into ...

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Family can be beautiful and messy and the holidays have a way of bringing both to the surface. In Mark 3:20-35, Pastor Ryan Visconti walks through a surprising moment where Jesus is misunderstood by His own family and accused by religious leaders. Then Jesus drops a warning that can feel terrifying at first blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. In this message you will learn what that sin is and what it is not why it cannot be committ...

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In this message Pastor Ryan walks through Mark chapter three and shows why Jesus hand picked twelve ordinary men with ordinary backgrounds to do extraordinary Kingdom work. Learn why Jesus calls who He wants how He shapes imperfect people into powerful disciples and what their lives teach us about obedience surrender and living on mission today.


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In this message Pastor Nate unpacks a short scene in Mark chapter three to show that Jesus is not just popular He is Lord with all authority. See how Jesus draws people to Himself today just like He did two thousand years ago why He invites us to be part of His work and how He looks past religious words to the true posture of our hearts.

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In this powerful message, Pastor Ryan shows that gratitude is not just a Thanksgiving emotion. It is a daily way of living that reshapes your speech, deepens your relationships, restores your parenting, guides your finances, and ignites your worship. Learn how complaining weakens your soul, how thankfulness heals families, why your money matters to God, and how bold expressive worship becomes your weekly declaration of gratitude to...

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God created the Sabbath as a gift not a burden. In this message Pastor Ryan explains why Sabbath rest is more than a day off why God modeled it Himself and how Jesus becomes our ultimate Sabbath rest. Learn how to slow down enjoy life trust God with your workload and build a weekly rhythm that brings peace joy and spiritual strength.

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Jesus doesn’t patch the old He makes us new. In Mark 2:18–22, Pastor Ryan Visconti of Generation Church unpacks why fasting matters, how motives shape every spiritual practice, and what Jesus means by the wedding feast, the new cloth, and the new wineskins. If you’ve felt spiritually dry or stuck, this message will help you trade yesterday’s routines for today’s fresh move of God.

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When God calls you forward, do not live looking in reverse. In this message, Pastor Nate unpacks the story of Lot’s wife to ask a piercing question: in what direction is your affection? Learn why looking back drains your fruitfulness and how to flip the script by disconnecting from the world and connecting with God through worship, fasting, and prayer.

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Three Kinds of People: Wise, Foolish, and Evil | Proverbs Message by Mark Driscoll | Generation Church, Mesa AZ

Are all relationships equal? Pastor Mark Driscoll visits Generation Church and unpacks Proverbs to reveal the three kinds of people you’ll meet: wise, foolish, and evil and how to relate to each with biblical clarity. Learn when to set boundaries, when to extend grace, and when to walk away like Jesus did with Judas. You’l...

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Jesus Friend of Sinners | Mark 2:13–17
Jesus still meets people right where they are. In this service, we worship the risen King and dive into Mark 2:13–17, where Jesus calls Levi (Matthew), eats with “tax collectors and sinners,” and shows us what grace really looks like. Pastor unpacks why large crowds followed Jesus, what it means that He’s a friend of sinners (without winking at sin), and how mercy (not empty ritual) is God’...

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What if the one prayer that changes everything isn’t for more money, influence, or success - but for wisdom? Guest speaker Dr. Dave Martin unpacks Solomon’s encounter with God (1 Kings 3) and shows why godly wisdom is the master key that unlocks better relationships, career success, influence, and yes - prosperity with purpose.

This message reframes “prosperity” biblically (to do well) and calls us to live blessed to be a blessing, ...

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September 29, 2025 46 mins

Prayer changes everything. Yet so many Christians don’t fully understand how to pray, why to pray, or how powerful prayer really is. In this message, Pastor Ryan Visconti unpacks what it means to pray intentionallycontinually, and relationally. Discover the types of prayer that can transform your walk with God — thanksgiving, petition, and lament — and learn how to hear God’s voice clearly in your daily life.
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Jesus teaches with real authority and it changes everything. In Mark 1:21–34, Jesus amazes the synagogue, casts out a demon, and heals the sick including Peter’s mother in law. This message shows how truth confronts lies, how organized church life helps people flourish, and how Jesus still frees and heals today.

What you will learn:
• Why Jesus taught with authority and why that still matters for preaching today
• How healthy ...

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In this powerful and emotional message, Pastor Ryan Visconti addresses the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk. With biblical truth, compassion, and courage, he walks us through why this moment has shaken so many, how we should respond as believers, and where our ultimate hope lies—in Jesus Christ.This is not just a sermon—it’s a call to courage, faith, and revival in America.

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You’re Called to Fish | What It Really Means To Follow Jesus | Pastor Ryan Visconti | Generation Church

You’re not just familiar with Jesus… you’re called by Him. In Mark 1:16–20, Jesus calls ordinary fishermen to drop their nets and follow Him. That same invitation is on your life today. This message will challenge you to respond immediately, put Jesus first, and live out your calling as a fisher of people.

In this message you will ...

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Prayer That Moves God | What Abraham Teaches Us About Intercession | Pastor Nate Clarke | Generation Church


Prayer is powerful and it moves the heart of God. In Genesis 18, Abraham intercedes for Sodom and Gomorrah and shows us what it means to stand in the gap for others. This message will encourage you to pray bold prayers, trust God with the outcome, and believe that He still works through intercession today.


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What if your biggest temptations are actually opportunities for your greatest victories? In this powerful message, Pastor Ryan Visconti unpacks the story of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness (Mark 1 and Matthew 4) and shows how it directly connects to the struggles you and I face every day.

Jesus was hungry, tired, and alone, and the devil tempted Him to abandon suffering, abandon humility, and abandon God’s plan. But instead ...

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What does the baptism of Jesus really mean? In this message from Pastor Ryan Visconti of Generation Church, we continue our study through the Gospel of Mark and focus on Mark 1:9–11. This moment marks the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry and it’s loaded with truth that still speaks to us today.Maybe you’ve asked yourself: Why did Jesus get baptized if He never sinned?

This message unpacks that powerful question and reveals three...

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