Valley Chat Ep. 41 | Encouragement for the Suffering Faithful
April 23, 2025
Pastor John Karolus is joined by special guest Pastor Alan Rosnau as we turn to the opening pages of Peter’s letter to the churches...
ValleyChat
The official podcast of Shepherd of the Desert Church, Scottsdale, Arizona. Faith, life, and wisdom in the Valley of the Sun. Valley Chat, hosted by Pastor Scott and Pastor John, is a resource that will provide support and encouragement in the areas of Devotion, Leadership, and Ministry. Listen in on the latest episode today!
Valley Chat Ep. 40 | Why Some and Not Others?, Pt. 6
April 11, 2025
The final words we hear from Jesus on the cross in John’s Gospel are, “It is finished.” But what, exactly, is...
Valley Chat Ep. 39 | Why Some and Not Others?, Pt. 5
April 4, 2025
This week on ValleyChat Pastors Scott Seidler and John Karolus explore the deeper themes of John’s Gospel. Tracking the commonalities...
Valley Chat Ep. 38 | Why Some and Not Others?, Pt. 4
March 28, 2025
Mark records one phrase from Jesus on the cross, and it might be the most devastating moment in the whole crucifixion narrative. Join...
Valley Chat Ep. 37 | Why Some and Not Others?, Pt. 3
March 20, 2025
Pastors Scott Seidler and John Karolus take some time to dig into the Gospel of John this week on ValleyChat. With a unique approach to...
Valley Chat Ep. 36 | Why Some and Not Others?, Pt. 2
March 13, 2025
Have you ever wondered why the words that are in the Bible got included, and why others that were definitely said or heard didn’t make it...
Valley Chat Ep. 35 | Why Some and Not Others?, Pt. 1
March 6, 2025
Have you ever wondered why the words that are in the Bible got included, and why others that were definitely said or heard didn’t make it...
Valley Chat Ep. 34 | The Lord’s Prayer
February 26, 2025
How do we think about prayer? What even is prayer? Pastors Scott and John discuss their own prayer practices, and share insights on how...
Valley Chat Ep. 33 | David, Pt. 4
February 19, 2025
As we come to the dramatic conclusion of David’s middle-aged saga, we discover how a man of faith walks through complicated...
Valley Chat Ep. 32 | David, Pt. 3
February 14, 2025
The story of David in these middle years is… complicated, to say the least! Pastor John is joined by Pastor Paul Horstmeyer in this...
Valley Chat Ep. 31 | David, Pt. 2
February 7, 2025
Like many people, King David had his struggles. Where we may draw simple conclusions about their lessons and morals, we can dig deeper and...
Valley Chat Ep. 30 | David, Pt. 1
February 5, 2025
King David is a monolithic figure in the Old Testament. He foreshadowed the glorious coming of The Righteous King for Israel, he...
Valley Chat Ep. 29 | Zephaniah
December 10, 2024
This week in the studio Pastors Scott Seidler and John Karolus explore the realities of God’s promises. Familiar language abounds in...
Valley Chat Ep. 28 | Malachi
December 5, 2024
Listen in as Pastors Scott Seidler and John Karolus discuss the text of Malachi 3 and consider the work God does in refining His people....
Valley Chat Ep. 27 | Colossians, Pt. 3
November 20, 2024
Join Pastors John and Scott on our Valley Chat podcast as they dive into the realities of God’s work of consolation. Through the...
Valley Chat Ep. 26 | Colossians, Pt. 2
November 6, 2024
Colossians 2 opens our eyes to the critical importance of the foundation of faith: Jesus at the center. Join Pastors Scott and John as they...
Valley Chat Ep. 25 | Colossians, Pt. 1
October 30, 2024
The book of Colossians informs a young church how to navigate the challenges of living out faith in a diverse world. Conflicting systems of...
Valley Chat Ep. 24 | Our Common Humanity, Pt. 4
October 23, 2024
As we make the final turn in our series on Our Common Humanity, we discover the sustenance for our faith in the Lord’s Supper:...
Valley Chat Ep. 23 | Our Common Humanity, Pt. 3
October 16, 2024
Pastor Alan joins Pastor John on this week’s podcast to discuss the significance and meaning of Confession in our Christian life....
Valley Chat Ep. 22 | Our Common Humanity, Pt. 2
October 8, 2024
Pastors Scott and John discuss the implications of Baptism and our adoption into the family of God this week. Listen in on a conversation...