Desert Springs Church Podcast

Drew Hodge, Caleb Batchelor | Our new director of Youth and Family Ministry, Caleb Batchelor, comes on to talk about his story, youth ministry, COVID-19 restrictions, and Instagram.

Ryan Kelly | Psalm 99 | Our holy God is exalted, just, and draws near to those who call on Him; thus, we should praise Him.

Drew Hodge, Scott Meinema | Our Minister of Counseling and Community Groups, Scott Meinema, comes on to discuss the conscience. What it is, what it does, and how we can use it for God's glory and the good of others.

Ryan Kelly | Psalm 98 | God's salvation of His people leads to joyful, contagious worship that reaches to the ends of the earth.

Drew Hodge, Chase Jacobs, Ryan Kelly | Ryan joins us to discuss the racial and spiritual unrest in our country and how the Church should respond.

Ryan Kelly | Psalm 97 | Believers find the final coming of the sovereign God a source of comfort and joy, while unbelievers will find it a day of doom and judgment.

Drew Hodge, Chase Jacobs, Josiah Belflower | Our Missions Minister, Josiah Belflower, joins us again to talk about DSC's global efforts.

Chase Jacobs | Psalm 96 | The right worship of God is the motivation and the means of the church's witness to the nations.

Drew Hodge, Chase Jacobs, Brandy Beck | Our Women's Ministry director, Brandy Beck, joins us to talk about the purpose of women's ministry and the upcoming schedule.

Chase Jacobs | Psalm 95 | In the midst of hardship and difficulty, believers can either harden their hearts, or worship God joyfully.

Drew Hodge, Chase Jacobs | Divine justice is a difficult and often neglected doctrine. We discuss the beauty and necessity of this truth for our lives and our worship.

Ryan Kelly | Psalm 94 | In the face of much suffering at the hands of evildoers, the Christian finds hope in waiting for the final judgment of God.

Drew Hodge, Chase Jacobs, Josiah Belflower | Our Missions Minister, Josiah Belflower, joins us to talk about DSC's local outreach efforts during the days of COVID-19.

Chase Jacobs | Psalm 93 | The Lord's reign is mightier than any trouble in our life, and He is merciful toward sinners who need His grace and help in times of need.

Drew Hodge, Chase Jacobs, Ryan Kelly | Ryan Kelly joins us again and we discuss the large topic of "Worship."

Ryan Kelly | Psalm 92 | It is right to praise God for His great works, most of all His work of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Drew Hodge, Chase Jacobs | We reflect on the Psalms and why and how we sing the Psalms as a church.

Ryan Kelly | Psalm 91 | In the midst of much fear and many dangers in this life, we must run to our loving, powerful God as our only refuge.

Drew Hodge, Chase Jacobs, Ron Giese | Dr. Ronald Giese Jr. comes on to talk about Bible memory. Is it something we should be doing? Why is it important? How can you do it successfully?

Ryan Kelly | Psalm 90 | Psalm 90 contrasts humanity with God: we are ephemeral and unfaithful; He is eternal and faithful. Therefore, we can look to Him for mercy, satisfaction, and meaning.

Drew Hodge, Chase Jacobs | Why is the resurrection of Christ so important for the Christian faith? We talk about implications of the resurrection for the believer and applications for our lives.

Ryan Kelly | John 20:24-31 | In this Easter message, Thomas' doubt is turned to belief when he is lovingly confronted by the risen Christ.

Drew Hodge, Chase Jacobs | We take a deeper dive into the topic of "Family Worship" to help our church family grow in their worship of God in their homes on a regular basis.

Ryan Kelly | 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 | In the conclusion to his epistle, Paul gives a compendium of exhortations for how the church should live together according to the Gospel.

Drew Hodge, Chase Jacobs, Ryan Kelly | Drew and Chase talk with our first guest, Ryan Kelly, about the end of the world! Also known as eschatology (study of end times).