The Stories Collective

Desert Springs Community Church
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The Stories Collective

A collection of stories about God's faithfulness and how we as believers can engage with God, connect with others, and live on mission.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Episode 143: Finding God with Donna Lancelot

    Donna Lancelot joined us in the studio to share her story! We appreciate her willingness to share so much of her life with us and take us on the journey she took to find God. Donna was raised in Nebraska and lost her Dad in a house fire when she was only two years old. This event started a very difficult childhood, being raised by a single mom in the 1950s and unfortunately experiencing multiple forms of abuse. She describes that church was somewhat a part of her life, but she didn't have an ...

    35 min

  2. NOV 13

    Episode 142: Holding plans in open hands with Seth Tramp

    If you regularly attend Desert Springs, you are probably familiar with today's guest! Seth Tramp joined us in the studio to share about what God has done in his life up until this point. Seth serves as our Middle School Pastor and has been married to his wife Ella for 3 years. We are blessed to have the Tramps as a part of our church family and staff! Seth came on staff at Desert Springs in January of this year and you'll hear as Seth shares that working in full time ministry wasn't always on...

    50 min

  3. NOV 6

    Episode 141: Reaching new levels of trust with Lori McHugh

    We have a wonderful conversation with Lori McHugh to share with you! Lori begins her story by sharing about where the foundation of her faith came from. Her parents were both strong believers and she shares many stories about how her Mom in particular modeled faith and trust in God as she grew up in Pittsburgh. Lori caught onto this faith as a child and shares a heartwarming story about how even as a young girl she wanted to trust God with her whole heart. When Lori was out of college, she en...

    51 min

  4. OCT 30

    Episode 140: All in for Jesus with Greg Moore

    An encouraging testimony from Greg Moore is being shared today! Greg grew up in a small midwestern town with his family. All of the family were deeply involved in the Catholic church and those beliefs and principles really laid a foundation for Greg and how he wanted to live his life. He speaks very highly of his parents and admires the way that they consistently lived their lives. When Greg got to college during the Woodstock generation, he was very drawn to the idea of having fun and was al...

    39 min

  5. OCT 23

    Episode 139: Experiencing radical grace with Michelle Flores

    Michelle Flores is sharing her incredible testimony with us today! Michelle has been attending Desert Springs for a little over a year. It is special that this episode is being released at this time as this time last year is when Michelle repented and surrendered her life to Christ. Before you listen, we do want to give a trigger warning for this story as drug abuse, sexual abuse and demonic activity are discussed in this conversation. Michelle grew up in the 90s and early 2000s and describes...

    53 min

  6. OCT 16

    Episode 138: Trusting the God who feeds the birds and clothes the lilies with Aaron Holland

    Today you'll get to hear from Aaron Holland! Aaron's Dad Rich co-hosts the Resident Strangers podcast and actually both of his parents have been featured on this podcast! We appreciate Aaron's willingness to share with us as his story is still very much unfolding. He was born in North Carolina and eventually moved with his family to Virginia as his Dad had been asked to plant a church. Aaron shares that his family had a very holistic approach to ministry as his parents desired the entire fami...

    52 min

  7. OCT 9

    Episode 137: Imagine what God can do with Ashley Nochevich

    This week we are joined by Ashley Nochevich! Ashley and her husband have been attending Desert Springs for 6 years with their precious children. A fun fact is that Ashley is our producer Brittany's older sister! What we love about the story shared today is the power of what walking with Christ in His church can do. Ashley moved around a lot as a child before her family eventually settled in Arizona. She accepted Christ at a young age but describes that she wasn't really following after Jesus....

    34 min

  8. OCT 2

    Episode 136: Knowing that God is not done with Ed Simpson

    We are excited to share today's story with you! Ed Simpson joined us in the studio for a very vulnerable, heartfelt conversation. Before you listen, we do want to give a trigger warning for this story as combat trauma and suicide ideation are discussed throughout. Ed is fourth generation military having served as a military police officer in the Air Force. It is an incredible legacy to be a part of but there was also a heartbreaking side as many family members had untreated PTSD and mental he...

    52 min
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A collection of stories about God's faithfulness and how we as believers can engage with God, connect with others, and live on mission.

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  • Creator
    Desert Springs Community Church
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    144
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024 The Stories Collective
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