{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvertical.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fteaching-jan-4-2025-jyqr9bCS","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Essentials... Encounter God | Nathan Hughes","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/9689ac23-2320-4b64-bf07-a443a5ebe021/367c0edc-c21d-48c1-b5cf-7fbd6a844eca/essentialssquare.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/da9e5df4-c577-49f8-9de1-455d376a4c5c\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"Essentials... Encounter God | Nathan Hughes\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"What if encountering God isn’t about getting to the right place—but about having the right posture?\n\nIn Week 1 of Encounter God, we see that God is not confined to temples, mountains, or sacred spaces. He meets people in ordinary places—and those encounters change everything.\n\nThrough the story of Moses and the burning bush, this message explores how God reveals Himself to unlikely people, in unexpected places, and for life-changing purposes. Encounter begins with attention, leads to humility, and always results in transformation and calling.\n\nIn this message, you’ll discover:\n\nWhy God doesn’t limit His presence to sacred locations\n\nHow Moses’ encounter in the wilderness reshapes our understanding of holiness\n\nWhy feeling unworthy doesn’t disqualify you from encountering God\n\nHow every real encounter leads to surrender, obedience, and mission\n\nWhy God’s presence must become the purpose—not just the tool\n\nIf you’re longing for something deeper than routine faith, this message is an invitation to slow down, pay attention, and encounter the living God."}