Desert Springs Church Podcast

Ryan Kelly | 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 | Paul exhorts Christians to not be surprised at the Day of the Lord, but to eagerly wait and encourage one another with the hope of our salvation.

Drew Hodge, Chase Jacobs | Our first episode! Drew and Chase talk about specific ways DSC can be a church during the separation of not being able to gather and how God could use this to grow us.

Ryan Kelly | 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 | In the face of grief and death, Paul encourages the church with the hope that comes from a right understanding of Christ's glorious return.

Chase Jacobs | 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 | Paul exhorts the Thessalonians to grow in their already remarkable love for one another, particularly with regard to their work.

Ryan Kelly | 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 | Based on their new relationship to God in the gospel, the apostle Paul urges the Thessalonian church to walk in a manner pleasing to God, especially with regard to sexual purity.

Ryan Kelly | 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13 | Paul's deep concern and love for the Thessalonians leads to thanksgiving and comfort at the encouraging report of their faith.

Ryan Kelly | Romans 3:21-26 | How a righteous God freely makes sinners righteous by redeeming them through the atoning death of Jesus Christ.

Chase Jacobs | 1 Thessalonians 2:17 - 3:5 | In the midst of much hardship, the apostle Paul encourages the beloved Thessalonian church—and himself—with the hope of Christ's return.

Ryan Kelly | 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 | The Word of God is at work in the church—especially through preaching—encouraging us in times of opposition and persecution.

Chase Jacobs | The "roof" of our defense is the trustworthiness of Scripture and the truthfulness of the resurrection.

Chase Jacobs | The "walls" of our defense are erected by considering the ongoing development of Medieval "proofs" for the existence of God.

Chase Jacobs | The theological "foundation" for our defense of the Christian faith is the authoritative truth of the Christian worldview as revealed in the Holy Bible.

Ryan Kelly | 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 | The apostle Paul reminds the Thessalonians of his faithfulness to proclaim God's message and of his caring ministry for them.

Ryan Kelly | 1 Thessalonians 1:5b-10 | In their radical conversion and joyful spreading of the Gospel, the Thessalonians became an example for all Christians to follow.

Chase Jacobs | Various Scriptures | The battle for the mind is the fight to speak and apply the truths of the Christian Worldview—as revealed in Scripture—to every aspect of our inner self.

Ryan Kelly | 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5 | Paul's first letter to the young Thessalonian church begins with a prayer thanking God for their election and powerful conversion.

Chase Jacobs | John 18:1-11 | In this final I Am Statement, Jesus displays His omnipotence while allowing Himself to be arrested so that He can use His power to drink the cup of God's wrath on the cross.

Chase Jacobs | John 15:1-17 | By uniting true disciples to Himself, Jesus promises to bear the fruit always intended for the people of God, leading to the glory of the Father.

Chase Jacobs | John 13:1-20 | In an enacted parable of the Gospel, Jesus, the "I Am," teaches His disciples to follow His example of humble self-sacrifice.

Chase Jacobs | John 11:1-53 | The raising of Lazarus is a surprising sign that proves Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life and our only hope in the midst of suffering.

Ryan Kelly | John 14:1-6 | Jesus teaches that He is the only way to the Father, and that by faith in Him troubled hearts can be comforted.

Ryan Kelly | John 10:1-21 | Jesus is the Good Shepherd who—in contrast to Israel's false shepherds—abundantly cares for His sheep by laying down His life for them.

Ryan Kelly | John 8:31-59 | In this shocking "I Am Statement," Jesus offers true freedom to sinners who believe in Him as the eternal and divine Son of God.

Chase Jacobs | John 8:12-30 | In His second "I Am Statement," Jesus declares that He is the Light of the World and that everyone who follows Him through His Word will have eternal life.

Ryan Kelly | John 7:1-39 | At the Jewish Feast of Booths, Jesus proclaims that He provides the life-giving Holy Spirit in abundance to anyone who would believe in Him.