Desert Springs Church Podcast

Drew Hodge, Chase Jacobs, Scott Meinema | Scott is back to tell us about the particulars of the DSC Biblical Counseling Ministry.

Chase Jacobs | 2 Thessalonians 1:6-12 | The doctrine of eternal punishment is a comfort to the church as a promise of God's relief when unbelievers are repaid so that Jesus is revered.

Drew Hodge, Chase Jacobs | Drew and Chase talk about why we canceled the service, COVID-19 updates, and the plan to re-gather as a church.

Chase Jacobs | 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5 | Paul's second letter to the Thessalonians contains a grateful greeting and an encouragement to the persecuted church.

Drew Hodge, Chase Jacobs, Ron Giese | Ron is back! We talk with Ron about the beauty of Hebrew poetry and discuss tools we use to study it.

Drew Hodge, Ryan Kelly, Scott Meinema | Drew and Scott interview Ryan about his upcoming writing sabbatical.

Ryan Kelly | Psalm 100 | Psalm 100 is a culmination and crescendo of exuberant praise, building upon Psalms 90-99.

Caleb Batchelor, Youth and Families Minister focused on student discipleship and family relationships. He shares his conversion story and how he and his family landed in ministry. Conversations cover youth ministry philosophy, creative use of Instagram and humor, and adapting programs and safety plans during COVID with online devotionals and socially distanced gatherings.

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

Scott Meinema, Minister of Counseling and Community Groups and counseling leader, explains conscience as an inner moral sense housed in the heart. He compares conscience to the five senses, discusses how sin skews it, and outlines triage for essential, secondary, and disputable matters. Practical topics include church disagreements, Christian liberty, politics, and training pastors in pastoral counseling.