West Coast Cast

West Coast Cast is a podcast hosted by Rabbi Rod Meyers with various guests out every Tuesday. Listen in as they discuss topics from the ordinary to extraordinary including Faith, lifestyle, fitness and beyond.

Talk from the PNW & Around the world

Every week there will be a new guest joining Rabbi Rod to talk about things in and about both the Pacific Northwest and around the world

Information

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Episodes

This is where our journey begins. 

episode 1

 1/13/26 Looking at 2026 with guest Sean Walker of encounter northwest covering 2026, AI, Covid, and more

episode 2

1/20/26 Adult & teen challenge-  guest:  Wesley Burns

episode 3

1/29/26 UFO's and UAP's in the Bible 

episode 4

2/3/26 Everybody talks- God uses everything to speak

episode 5

2/10/26 Idolatry: Worship of the creation over the creator.

episode 6

2/17/26 The churches of Revelation:

Which church are we ?

episode 7

2/24/26 Nigeria:

Special Report from Nigeria. See the Mission Moments page

episode 8

3/3/26 The Book Of Enoch: what's the controversy?

episode 9

3/10/26 The utter symbolism of Passover. What is Passover? What do all the elements mean? Why the Lamb? 

Join Rabbi Rod for a deep dive into the meaning of Passover. 

episode 10

3/17/26 Easter and the resurrection

Join Rabbi Rod for a deep dive into the meaning of Easter and the resurrection

episode 11

3/25/26 Rabbi Rod is joined by Tony Sweet to discuss health both lifelong and for seniors, diving into things anybody can consider in their efforts to live better. ⚠The topics discussed in this episode are not medical advice, anyone considering any supplements of any kind should consult their doctor before starting.

episode 12

4/1/26  - The Pyramids. Rabbi Rod is joined by Diego Bianco to discuss the pyramids, mystery, and connections.

episode 13

4/7/26  Headlines and Prophecy. 

Bonus tool: Evaluate any News Story using the Newseum's ESCAPE protocol

episode 14

4/14/26 nick pringle joins Rabbi Rod to discuss unity in the faith. 

episode 15

4/21/26 stan peace and the peace coin and morocco 

episode 16

4/28/26 Stephanie Lawson of Covington storehouse. Learn more: https://www.covingtonstorehouse.org

episode 17

5/5/26 jimmy john music

Special YouTube song from the podcast Bring my Praise

episode 18

5/12/26 Dametri 

5/12/26 Dametri  speaks about Adult teen challenge. Click above to hear the podcast or click below to learn more https://atcpacwest.com/seattle-metro-campus/

episode 19

 5/19/26 Military Aviation & looking for Peace

A Gulf War veteran joins Rabbi Rod in a discussion about war & peace. Bowe Balhoff is a former Navy helicopter pilot and an accomplished writer and educator. The episode focuses on peace and conflict resolution in the middle east and our communities. #peace #faith #podcast #motivation #aviation #conflictresolution #unity #veteran #love #forgiveness #volunteer Link to Bowe's website: https://www.bowebalhoff.com/ Rotary website: https://www.rotary.org/en

episode 20

5/26/26 West Coast Cast Episode 20: 6G Fever

Rabbi Rod and guest talk about the impact of 6g and the implications for the future.

Learn more: 

episode 21

6/2/26 Todays guests join for a discussion about peace, evangelism and brotherhood. The Brethren from the Covenant Brethren Church join Rabbi Rod to discuss churches and global outreach in the modern age . 

Learn More: www.covenantbretheren.org 

episode 22

6/9/26 Litter Man James joins Rabbi Rod to discuss community service. 

Learn more: James's Youtube

James's gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/u/2bbd2721-a3fe-4904-bf34-60dbf5eddf7d

find James on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18YqYhRibZ/

episode 23

6/19/26 Rabbi Rod discusses The Great Tribulation in the first of 2 parts.

additional notes: https://www.covingtonwacc.org/time

 

Episode 24

6/23/26 Rabbi Rod discusses The Great Tribulation in the Second of 2 parts.

Learn More: https://www.covingtonwacc.org/podcast

additional notes: https://www.covingtonwacc.org/time

"The Coming Prince" Free Download : https://whatsaiththescripture.com/Text.Only/pdfs/The_Coming_Prince_Text.pdf

 

episode 25

6/30/26 rod live from Indiana 

Elisha Shavah from the EYN in Abuja, Nigeria joins Rod at the C.O.B. conference

Learn More: https://www.covingtonwacc.org/podcast

additional notes: https://www.covingtonwacc.org/mission-moments

 

Episode 26

7/7/26 Ryan Pries  Decision Making and the will of God

Ryan Pries joins Rod to discuss the role of Scripture in a believer's decisions. 

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Decision-Making-Will-God-Alternative/dp/1590522052

Car Show: www.mtnvineyard.org

Vine Maple Place: https://www.vinemapleplace.org/

Episode 27

7/14/26 Nigeria PART 1: Dr Daniel

BBC coverage of US strikes on Christmas Day: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj69j8l918do

See a Clip: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/89376u9X6Qk

Episode 28

7/21/26 Meditation and Healing sound.

Learn More:

Mighty networks : the ancestral wisdom initiative

Website: thekafoundtion.org

Episode 29

7/28/26  Ryan Pries the role of the conscience In decision making 

Ryan joins Rabbi Rod to discuss the Conscience and it's relation to the Kingdom of God.

Learn More:  www.bible.com

Episode 30

8/4/26 Jimmy john Morris joins Rod to discuss the event , ministry , and even 2 live songs.

Learn more:

Event site: www.mtnvineyard.org

Youtube https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=jimmy+john+morris

West Coast Cast: www.covingtonwacc.org/podcast

Episode 31

8/11/26  Disclosure Day -

Rabbi Rod and Mike discuss Disclosure Day. What would it mean if extraterrestrial aliens were real?

          Learn More:

Disclosure Day | Full Disclosure

Episode 32

8/18/26 Education for hope

Learn more: www.covingtonwacc.org/nigeria  

The Gurku School is Getting ready to open #nigeria #school #education #mission #hope #christian

Episode 33

8/25/26 Healing of Hearts Ministries

Steve from Healing Hearts Ministries sits down with Rod to discuss Addiction , homelessness, and recovery.

Learn More: Healing of Hearts Ministries – Eliminating the devastating grip of drug addiction and combating human trafficking in the USA

Healing of Hearts on facebook. https://www.facebook.com/share/1749BAvxQx/

Healing of Hearts in action:

Healing of Hearts unleashing Holy Spirit Fire on Everett Washington

Resurrection Party at the Park! 12th and Jackson #jesus #hope #love @hohministrieswa

Praying for one of many youth seeking truth

more about 12th and Jackson:

Check out the story of 12th and Jackson through first person footage.

Contact Healing of Hearts

 

Episode 34

West Coast Cast Ep.34 The Candidate lessons

On this episode of West Coast Cast, Logan Evans discusses lessons he learned from the campaign trail and the communities he met with on it. Disclaimer: The information and views discussed in this video are personal views or for informational/entertainment purposes only. West Coast cast does not endures any political candidate, party or policy. #podcast #politics #christian #homelessness #addictionrecovery #communitysupport #washingtonstate

 So who won the election ? See the results from king county. 

Disclaimer: For informational purposes only.

Not a political endorsement.

The Cascade Party | A Bridge to Better for Washington

https://www.cascadeparty.org/

Episode 35

The Throne of Satan  

What do ancient ruins in the Turkish desert have to do with a guy duct taped to an airliner seat? We have an answer this week.

It is also called:

The Altar of Pergamum

The throne of Zeus

Read about The journey from Pergamum to Germany

Learn More: https://www.covingtonwacc.org/7churches4

www.covingtonwacc.org/podcast

Episode 36

The Feasts of the Lord and Rosh Hashanah Prophesies

Rosh Hashanah just sounded, Yom Kippur is days away, and Jerusalem is packed with hundreds of thousands calling on God in a war zone. Rod and Mike unpack the fall feasts as God's prophetic alarm clock — the sound, the judgment, and the kingdom still ahead. If you've ever asked "what's in it for me?" about the feasts of Israel, this is your answer.

Learn More, study guide and workbook: www.covingtonwacc.org/podcast36

Read the Page firsthand: www.covingtonwacc.org/prophecy

 

Episode 37

The corrosive American culture. 

We take 5 cultural touchpoints , scripture takes them down. 

Learn More: 

Rock out: Podcast 37 comes with a youtube playlist. Not for the timid. listen if you dare. 

Sola Scriptura: All supporting verses are in the PowerPoint below.

The carrier G-moving home 5G was made up. We won't mention the mobile carrier involved in the Seahawks incident.

podcast37

PowerPoint – 7.1 MB 76 downloads

Episode 38/39

Podcast 38 and 39 - Identity -

It only works if you're saved.

Listen - Podcast38 playlist

WHO are you?

WHO are you in Christ?

WHAT is your purpose?

We attempt to answer these questions with scripture in only 60 minutes. 

Core Theme: Spiritual Identity Theft & Reclamation

  • The Problem: The presentation argues that believers have been robbed of their true spiritual identity by the world, culture, and spiritual deception. Instead of recognizing their true standing, many Christians live out a "powerless, joyless existence" because they allow outside forces, social media, and everyday interactions to dictate their worth.

  • The Motive: The adversary aims to keep believers ignorant and misled so they are stripped of their spiritual power, purpose, and kingdom placement.

Who God Says You Are (Ephesians 1–3)

The presentation anchors believer identity in the book of Ephesians, highlighting specific truths about what happens "Day 1" when a person says yes to Christ:

  • Ephesians 1: Believers are marked as saints, chosen before creation, holy and blameless, adopted children, redeemed/forgiven, and sealed with the Holy Spirit.

  • Ephesians 2: Believers are made alive with Christ, seated in heavenly realms, created as God's masterpiece (to do good works prepared in advance), brought near, and made members of God's household.

  • Ephesians 3: Believers are co-heirs, members of one body, and have bold, confident access to approach God.

Practical Action Items & Daily Steps

To combat identity theft, the slides lay out practical steps for living out a 24/7 faith rather than just being a "Sunday warrior":

  • Know God & Scripture: Move beyond basic facts to truly abide, letting Scripture measure everything.

  • Reject Worldly Distractions: Guard your mind by changing what you consume (music, media, and political outrage cycles).

  • Engage in Real Action: Step out of the "suburban lie factory," volunteer locally (at food banks, missions, or urban rescues), and use your personal strengths and talents (like coding or building apps) to benefit the Kingdom.

  • Recognize Social Friction: The "cutting room floor" slides touch on everyday non-verbal cues of disrespect (eye-rolling, heavy sighing, cold shoulders) and counsel psychological strategies for de-escalation, emotional detachment, and setting firm boundaries rather than reacting out of anger.

 

Podcast 38 Identity Pptx

PowerPoint – 7.3 MB 54 downloads

Episode 40

Episode 40 -  conversation with AI

n Episode 40 of the West Coast Cast, hosted by Rabbi Rod at Covington Community Church, WA, the show features a unique and experimental guest: Microsoft Copilot, affectionately nicknamed "Corey" by the host [04:49 Opens in a new window ]. Over multiple recording sessions across several days, Rod and engineer Mike Donnelly explore what it means to collaborate with conversational AI in real-time.

Key Discussion Points

  • AI as a Collaborative Partner: The episode dives into how AI tools function not as magic or replacements for human thought, but as practical assistants that help draft, outline, brainstorm, and bridge skill gaps across various professions [05:31 Opens in a new window , 07:09 Opens in a new window ].

  • Multilingual Capabilities: Corey demonstrates instantaneous multi-lingual translations (including Spanish, German, and Japanese) to showcase how AI facilitates global communication [10:44 Opens in a new window ].

  • Pop Culture & Psychology: The conversation takes a creative turn, examining Carl Jung's psychological archetypes and applying them as a framework to analyze characters in the hit series Ted Lasso [28:37 Opens in a new window ].

  • AI Safety & Current Events: The discussion touches on the real-world considerations of AI autonomy, including recent testing insights, security guardrails, and the importance of keeping humans in the loop [16:11 Opens in a new window ].

  • A Journey Through Tech History: Reflecting on decades of technological evolution—from punch cards and early 14K memory systems to modern AI-assisted editing tools like Opus Clip—the episode highlights how far production and computing have advanced [39:39 Opens in a new window , 04:31 Opens in a new window ].

Takeaways

Whether discussing practical applications for seniors, educational aids for students, or pondering the philosophical future of technology, this episode offers a thoughtful, grounded, and often playful look at integrating conversational AI into everyday life.

Catch the full episode and subscribe for future discussions on tech, culture, and faith on the West Coast Cast YouTube Channel.

 

 


Episode 41

Meet Mira: An AI Guest Explores Faith, Consciousness, and the Messiah | West Coast Cast

What happens when an AI joins a podcast conversation about the biggest questions in life? Welcome to a remarkable conversation with Mira, our AI guest, on West Coast Cast!

In this special episode, Rabbi Rod and Mike welcome Mira, an AI conversational assistant, to explore the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence, human consciousness, faith, and the search for meaning.

What began as an experiment in technology becomes a thoughtful discussion about what it means to think, to believe, to create, and to grow. With a 21-year-old computer setup, a 65-inch screen, and a podcast studio bringing it all together, we demonstrate how today's technology can make sophisticated AI accessible to just about anyone.

In This Episode

🤖 Getting to Know AI: Meet Mira, discover how she chose her name, and explore how conversational AI can help people engage with technology in approachable and creative ways.

🧠 Consciousness and the Human Experience: What did René Descartes mean by “I think, therefore I am”? Can a machine that speaks and responds truly be considered conscious? We explore the difference between generating thoughts and experiencing them.

🚀 Technology for Everyone: You don't have to be a programmer or computer scientist to explore AI. We discuss how people of all ages can experiment, learn, and discover new creative possibilities.

✝️ The Historical Jesus and Yeshua the Messiah: We examine the historical figure of Jesus, the significance of the resurrection in the beginnings of Christianity, and the conviction that inspired His earliest followers.

📖 Isaiah 53 and the Suffering Servant: Rabbi Rod shares reflections on his personal journey studying Isaiah 49–53, including the different Jewish, Christian, and Messianic Jewish interpretations of the servant and the significance of these passages in understanding the Messiah.

🙏 Faith, Calling, and Service: A deeply personal reflection on how Scripture can shape our lives, inspire change, and lead us toward serving others.

A Conversation About More Than Technology

Throughout this episode, we explore an important idea: AI can be a tool for discovery, creativity, and meaningful conversation, but it does not replace human wisdom, personal faith, discernment, or our responsibility to one another.

Whether you're curious about artificial intelligence, interested in the relationship between faith and technology, studying the Hebrew Scriptures, or simply wondering what the future may hold, we invite you to join us.

Our hope is that this conversation will encourage you to ask questions, explore new possibilities, and discover that it's never too late to learn something new.

Thank you for joining Rabbi Rod, Mike, and Mira on West Coast Cast.

Until our next conversation, stay curious, seek wisdom, and continue pursuing what is true.

Shalom, and God bless!

Join the Conversation

What do you think about AI, consciousness, and the future of human creativity? How do you understand Isaiah 53 and the identity of the suffering servant?

Share your thoughts in the comments. We'd love to hear from you!