Best Desert Springs Church Podcasts (2025)

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Who's in Charge? 56:39

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Chase Jacobs | 2 Samuel 23:1-4 | 1. The Blessing of Authority 2. The Authority of God 3. The Authority of God's Word 4. The Authority of Elders 5. The Authority of the CongregationBy Chase Jacobs

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75. The First X-File: UFOs & FBI in 1947-Part 2 featuring Steve Edmiston 59:07

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The Maury Island Incident wasn’t just a weird UFO story — it was the first X-File, complete with FBI agents, bomber crashes, and shadowy Men in Black. In Part 2 of our conversation with filmmaker and historian Steve Edmiston, Shea and Jody pull you deep into the tangled webs of the Maury Island mystery. Why did J. Edgar Hoover take personal interes…

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Dr Jacob Koshy || The Holy Spirit 45:33

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Bonus: Steve Edmiston on combat storytelling 11:59

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A little behind the scenes bonus conversation we had with filmmaker and Maury Island expert Steve Edmiston. We chat about skepticism, how we create history, and the art of combat storytelling! Make sure to enter to win tickets to the Men In Black Birthday Bash, happening in Des Moines WA the weekend of June 20th! www.rainydayrabbitholes.com Find ou…

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74. Maury Island Incident with Steve Edmiston 50:25

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✨ UFOs, Men in Black, and Maury Island Mysteries (with Steve Edmiston) | Part 1 ✨ Summary: In this first episode of a three-part series, Shea and Jody sit down with filmmaker, lawyer, and UFO expert Steve Edmiston to uncover the wild story behind the Maury Island Incident — the Pacific Northwest’s own UFO conspiracy that helped birth the Men in Bla…

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House Rules 48:06

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Chase Jacobs | 1 Timothy 3:15 | 1. What We Do 2. Who We Are: Family 3. Who We Are: Assembly 4. Who We Are: PillarBy Chase Jacobs

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Ps Janet Dales || The Holy Spirit 40:48

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By Desert Life Church

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73. Ghosts, Gays, & Gambling: Portland’s Crystal Hotel (feat. PNW Haunts & Homicides) 51:23

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We’ve made some new pod besties, and they are just as spooky as we are! In this deliciously haunted crossover, we team up with Caitlyn and Cassie from PNW Haunts & Homicides to share ghost stories, history, and a healthy dose of shenanigans from Portland’s Crystal Hotel—a McMenamins property with a haunted, glamorous, and queer-friendly past. While…

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The Wisdom of Friendship 40:07

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Nathan Sherman | Proverbs | 1. Why do we need friends? 2. Who should be our friends? 3. What if I don’t have these friends?By Nathan Sherman

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Ps Grant Austin || The Holy Spirit 47:40

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By Desert Life Church

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72. The Red Ghost of Arizona: A Desert Nightmare 47:14

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💀 When Arizona settlers saw something stomping through the desert, draped in death and taller than a man, they did what any rational person would do—freak the hell out. This is the story of a ghost that haunted the West in the most unexpected way imaginable. In this episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, Shea and Jody dive headfirst into one of the wei…

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A Portrait of a Wise Woman 44:52

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Alex Schroeder | Proverbs 31:10-31 | 1. A Prudent Woman (10-12) 2. A Productive Woman (13-27) 3. A Praised Woman (28-31)By Alex Schroeder

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Ps Grant Austin || Mother's Day Service 34:37

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By Desert Life Church

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71. The Mogollon Monster & Goat People of Arizona 51:45

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What do goatmen, turpentine, cryptid festivals, and cursed gold have in common? Apparently, Arizona — and we are here for it! In this hilarious, unhinged episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, Shea and Jody dive deep into the lore of Arizona’s Mogollon Monster and the absurd legend of the Goatman. From bloodcurdling screams in the desert night to drunk…

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Christ Our Wisdom 41:02

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Ryan Kelly | Proverbs 30:1-6 | 1. The Wisdom of God in Creation (Prov. 8:22-31) 2. The Wisdom of God in Christ (1 Cor. 1:24, 30; Col. 2:3) 3. The Wisdom of God in the Cross (1 Cor. 1:21) 4. The Wisdom of God in Conversion (1 Cor. 1:22-30) 5. The Wisdom of God in the Church (Eph. 3:10)By Ryan Kelly

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70. Murder & Mystery at Lakeview Cemetery with Civil War Seattle 23:35

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What do a $3.85 murder, torrential rain, and Civil War vets have in common? They’re all part of Lakeview Cemetery’s unhinged history—and Shea and Jody are here for every wild minute. In this hilarious and haunting episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, Shea and Jody brave Seattle’s atmospheric river to explore Lakeview Cemetery with Richard from Seattl…

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The Great Sin 37:35

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Alex Schroeder | Proverbs | 1. The Perils of Pride (16:5) 2. The Honor of Humility (22:4)By Alex Schroeder

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Ps Grant Austin || The Prayer that Pleases God 50:01

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By Desert Life Church

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69. Portland's Shanghai Tunnels with PNW Haunts & Homicides 54:41

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Booze, Brothels, and the Dark Side of Portland’s Past (Feat. PNW Haunts & Homicides) What happens when you toss two hilarious Pacific Northwest history podcasts into Portland’s creepiest tunnels with beer, ghosts, and a whole lot of sass? This. You get this glorious chaos. In this unhinged crossover episode, Shea and Jody from Rainy Day Rabbit Hole…

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The Risen, Exalted Lord 34:09

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Ryan Kelly | Philippians 2:9-11 | 1. Christ's Exaltation (9) 2. Our Recognition (10-11)By Ryan Kelly

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Ps Grant Austin || Resurrection Life 43:07

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The Humble Servant-King 41:14

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Ryan Kelly | Philippians 2:5-8 | 1. The Mind of Christ (5) 2. The Divinity of Christ (6) 3. The Incarnation of Christ (7-8a) 4. The Crucifixion of Christ (8b)By Ryan Kelly

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Dr Jacob Koshy || It is Finished 31:17

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By Desert Life Church

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Re-Release The Kraken! Sea Monsters of the Salish Sea 38:29

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Check out one of our listener favorites from last year! 🐙 The Kraken and Other Pacific Northwest Sea Monsters Dive into the depths of the Pacific Northwest's most mysterious legends in this episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes! Join Shea and Jody as they explore the fascinating tales of the Kraken, Cadborosaurus, and other mythical sea creatures that …

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A Matter of Life and Death 50:26

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Chase Jacobs | Proverbs | 1. Death before Death (14:12) 2. Life before Death (4:20-22) 3. Life after Death (3:13-18) 4. Life after Life (11:30)By Chase Jacobs

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Ps Janet Dales || Authentic Prayer 39:22

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68. Geronimo! The Beaver Drop of Idaho 28:02

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Dive into the wild and wacky world of beavers with Shea & Jody in this episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes! 🪂 Ever thought about how a cute little rodent could change the course of history? Well, beavers did just that by influencing the Hudson Bay Company’s expansion into the Pacific Northwest, and they’re more than just furry critters; they’re essen…

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Train Up a Child: Instruction and Conversion 56:04

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Ryan Kelly | Proverbs 4 | 1. Instruction for Life 2. Instruction about God and His Word 3. Instruction in the Gospel 4. Shepherding toward AssuranceBy Ryan Kelly

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Ps Grant Austin || The Secret Place 54:53

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67. Haunted History: Fort Steilacoom Lantern Pretty Gritty Tour Review 17:28

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🎧 Step into the flickering lantern light with Shea & Jody as they review the haunted Fort Steilacoom Lantern Tour! 🔦 From chilling ghost stories to fascinating history, this episode has it all! Shea & Jody dive into the eerie experience of walking through a historic military site by lantern light. Plus, Jody gives us a brief (and wild) history of F…

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Train Up a Child: Obedience and Discipline 58:35

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Ryan Kelly | Proverbs 22:6, 15 | 1. Training Needed 2. Training towards Obedience 3. Training with Discipline 4. Trained by GodBy Ryan Kelly

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Ps Grant Austin || Around the World 34:04

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66. Madame Mustache: The Wild West’s Most Badass Gambler 46:37

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🎙 Madame Mustache: The Wild West’s Most Badass Gambler 🎩 High-stakes games, a mustachioed legend, and one hell of a revenge story—this episode has it all! Eleanor Dumont, better known as Madame Mustache, was a sharp-witted gambler, a successful businesswoman, and a woman way ahead of her time. From outplaying men at their own game to tracking down …

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Wisdom for Our Wealth 51:34

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Ryan Kelly | Proverbs 22 | 1. The Nature of Wealth 2. The Obtaining of Wealth 3. The Handling of Wealth 4. The Transfer of WealthBy Ryan Kelly

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Ps Grant Austin || Justice is Why We Are Here 47:22

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65. The Traveling Corpse of Elmer McCurdy 35:43

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The Wild Afterlife of Elmer McCurdy: Train Robber, Mummy & Amusement Park Prop Ever heard of a train robber so bad that he found more success as a corpse? Elmer McCurdy’s life was a series of spectacular failures—botched robberies, mistaken trains, and blown-up safes. But his real adventure started after he died. Preserved with arsenic, he was pass…

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Wise Work and Rest 49:39

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Ryan Kelly | Proverbs 6:6-11 | 1. The Goodness of Diligent Work 2. The Blessing of Legitimate Rest 3. The Redemption in Christ's WorkBy Ryan Kelly

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Ps John Hunt || What Does Love Require? 36:05

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64. Unhinged History Tours: Tacoma's Own Hogwarts, Stadium High School 19:17

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🕯️ Exploring Tacoma's Hidden History: The Stadium High School Tour In this episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, Shea and Jody embark on a delightful adventure through the iconic Stadium High School in Tacoma, Washington, a building that looks more like a castle than a high school. Join us as we dive into the fascinating history of this architectural …

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Blessed Are the Peacemakers 50:40

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Chase Jacobs | Proverbs | 1. Control Your Anger (15:18) 2. Consider Your Own Heart (21:2) 3. Cover an Offense (19:11) 4. Confront in Love (27:5-6) 5. Confess Your Sins (15:31-32) 6. Commit to Reconciliation (10:12) 7. Commend the Matter to the Lord (20:22) 8. Conclusion: It's All about the Gospel (16:1-7)…

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Ps Mez Somerville || Chosen to Bear Fruit 40:42

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63. Sourtoe Cocktail Club 25:57

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🍹 The Sour Toe Cocktail: A Toast to the Absurd in Dawson City You can drink it fast, you can drink it slow, but your lips must touch the toe. In this episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, we venture into the chilling and bizarre history of Dawson City's infamous Sour Toe Cocktail Club. Join Shea and Jody as they unravel the chilling tale of how a mumm…

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Wise Words 50:02

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Ryan Kelly | Proverbs 10 | 1. Words Are Powerful but Limited 2. Words Can Be Careless or Constrained 3. Words Can Hurt or Help 4. Words Reveal but Can RedeemBy Ryan Kelly

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Ps Grant Austin || Missional Sight || 9:30am 49:57

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62. J.P. Patches: The Clown Who Built Seattle 28:53

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🎪 JP Patches: Seattle's Beloved Clown in a Garbage Wonderland In this episode of Rainy Day Rabbit Holes, we dive into the chaotic and hilarious world of JP Patches, the iconic clown who ruled Seattle's airwaves from 1958 to 1981. Known for his questionable hygiene and absurd antics, JP Patches was anything but your typical children's show host. Joi…

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Competing Voices 45:49

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Ryan Kelly | Proverbs 1:8-33 | I. The Parental Plea (8-19) II. The Public Plea (20-33)By Ryan Kelly

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Ps Grant Austin || The Voice of Emptiness || 9:30am 50:25

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61. The Moss Man of Idaho: A 28-Day Hot Spring Nightmare 14:52

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🔥 How does a man end up naked in a hot spring for 28 days? In 1984, a man Outside Magazine dubbed “Slim Becker” took an ill-advised winter soak in Idaho’s Frenchman’s Bend Hot Springs. His clothes froze solid, leaving him stuck, exposed, and slowly transforming into Moss Man. From hallucinations of wolves to a bizarre town festival in his honor, th…