Valley Chat Ep. 49 | Gentleness and Self-Control
June 25, 2025
In this episode, Pastors John Karolus and Scott Seidler dive into the remaining two fruits of the spirit: gentleness and self-control....
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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. 48 | Faithfulness
June 18, 2025
In this episode, Pastors John Karolus and Scott Seidler delve into the concept of faithfulness as a fruit of the Spirit. They explore the...
Valley Chat Ep. 47 | Kindness and Goodness
June 11, 2025
Join in the conversation between pastors Scott Seidler and John Karolus as they dig into the fruits of Kindness and Goodness. Consider how...
Valley Chat Ep. 46 | Making Peace and Exercising Patience
June 4, 2025
Listen in as Pastors Scott Seidler and John Karolus continue the conversation around the Fruit of the Spirit. What is true peace? What does...
Valley Chat Ep. 45 | Leading with Wisdom, Listening in Humility
May 21, 2025
We conclude our series on 1 Peter and the gift of grace to us even while enduring great pressures. Pastors Scott Seidler and John Karolus...
Valley Chat Ep. 44 | Do I Really Have to Suffer?
May 13, 2025
This episode ofValleyChat, Pastors John Karolus and Scott Seidler consider the implications of 1 Peter chapter 2, and the encouragement...
Valley Chat Ep. 43 | The Post-Post-Christian Age?
May 7, 2025
Listen in as Pastors Scott Seidler and John Karolus explore the themes and implications of the next passage of our 1 Peter series,...
Valley Chat Ep. 42 | How Should Christians Live?
April 30, 2025
Listen in on Pastors Alan Rosnau and John Karolus as they explore the verses of 1 Peter 1:13-23. How should Christians respond to such...
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...
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...