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21 Jul 2022
Full-Length Trailer: Things You Won't Hear On Sunday
00:03:13
Seacoast Church was planted in 1988 when Mega Churches were just getting warmed up. Throughout this podcast, you'll hear the good, the bad, the redeemed, and the "still waiting for redemption" stories of Seacoast people, our friends and special guests.
Greetings to our Seacoast family and anyone just stopping by to take a look. Our hope is that you’ll join us on a journey to love our neighbors. What if the first step was listening?
Listen to the trailer and subscribe today. Episodes are released every Monday starting Aug 22nd, 2022.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
22 Aug 2022
1 - Brandon Lake
01:15:34
Grammy award-winning artist Brandon Lake used to run around Seacoast as a punk kid in youth group. In this episode, Brandon opens up about the importance of his hometown roots, how he handles the fame, his dreams for his career, and what frustrates him about the church. There's even an embarrassing story or two.
At the top of the episode, Pastor Josh and Lisa Surratt talk with host Joey Svendsen about why we started The Seacoast Podcast and how it can be an ingredient in depolarizing the church.
NEXT WEEK: Can Christians Be Rich (w/ Shane Claiborne) Episodes are released every Monday.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
29 Aug 2022
2 - Is it Ok for Christians to Be Rich?
01:05:49
On this episode, we welcome former Seacoast Chief of Operations Jack Hoey Jr and author and activist Shane Claiborne as they discuss the morals surrounding wealth. While both men practice a life of generosity that would exceed most people, they read and process very differently the many passages in the bible pertaining to money.
At top of episode, co-hosts Jack Hoey III (son of Jack Hoey Jr) and Jacqui Dailey reflect on their upbringing surrounding money and Jack proposes that Americans, inside and outside of the church, are remarkably generous.
Shane Claiborne is a prominent speaker, activist, and best-selling author; worked with Mother Teresa in Calcutta, and founded The Simple Way in Philadelphia. He heads up Red Letter Christians, a movement of folks who are committed to living "as if Jesus meant the things he said." Shane is a champion for grace which has led him to jail advocating for the homeless, and to places like Iraq and Afghanistan to stand against war. Now grace fuels his passion to end the death penalty and help stop gun violence.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
05 Sep 2022
3 - Amie Patrick Part 1: What Happened to Darrin?
00:43:15
Amie Patrick is over two years into the tragedy of losing her husband, Darrin Patrick. His passing left all sorts of layers of questions. Could more have been done to prevent him from taking his life? What was going on that no one else knew about? Amie ponders a lot of questions with us and shares what she’s learned from walking through this nightmare.
At top of episode, Roy Jacques, Chip Judd and Joey Svendsen discuss a bit the affects Darrin’s passing had on Seacoast, as well as some mental health components focusing mostly on trauma.
Other topics discussed in this episode: Trauma, suicide, needed changes in the church surrounding mental health, and the lack of humanization so common in our society.
Part 2, to release Thursday 9/8: “Amie Patrick Part 2: The Present, The Future”
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
08 Sep 2022
3 - Amie Patrick Part 2: The Present, the Future
00:35:03
Continuing where we left off in Part 1 of this conversation with Amie Patrick.
Amie Patrick is over two years into the tragedy of losing her husband, Darrin Patrick. His passing left all sorts of layers of questions. Could more have been done to prevent him from taking his life? What was going on that no one else knew about? Amie ponders a lot of questions with us and shares what she’s learned from walking through this nightmare.
At top of episode, Roy Jacques, Chip Judd and Joey Svendsen discuss a bit the affects Darrin’s passing had on Seacoast, as well as some mental health components focusing mostly on trauma.
Other topics covered on episode: Amie’s theology, Amie’s motherhood, Seeing people through eyes of love, mental health and the brain.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
12 Sep 2022
4 - Seacoast Church's Political Statement (w/ Pastor Josh Surratt)
00:36:06
Although political involvement has always been valued and many politicians from both "sides" of the aisle have found a church home at Seacoast, politics has never come close to being the basis for unity. Christ's love for the church and His desire to see love amongst us and for our neighbors, is what we set out to unite on. Not only will God's Kingdom be the last one standing, it's also the one our eyes get to be more focussed on and our hearts most invested in.
You'll hear the heart of Pastor Josh Surratt when it comes to political affiliation, the gospel, what he'd love for Seacoast to be known for, and who he thinks will run in 2024.
You'll also hear a collection of voices, as many folks from the Seacoast family share their personal approaches to politics in light of God's Kingdom. Included is a story about real hurt that can be caused in political discussions amongst church family and the reconciliation between these two "Seacoasters" who found a way of keeping first things first.
What would happen if as the church, we truly invested first and foremost, in unity of the Spirit?
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
19 Sep 2022
5 - Lecrae: God, Therapy, and Restoration
00:55:18
Grammy-Award winning hip-hop artist and New York Times best-selling author Lecrae talks about his book I Am Restored: How I Lost My Religion But Found My Faith. Lecrae’s life was headed towards disaster. More time on the road, less time with family, calendar loaded, substance abuse used as a remedy. In his gut-honest memoire, Lecrae shares the practices he uses in in his daily life for mental, emotional, and spiritual health. His is a story of restoration.
Many fans (as well as close personal friends of Lecrae's) made it clear that Lecrae should refrain from speaking his heart on racism after his 2014 record release, Anomaly, when he shares his views. Some of these friends have never spoken to him again.
Healing from the hurt, committing to extensive talks with a therapist, forming better life habits, and embracing a loving Savior in Jesus has landed Lecrae at a much better place. On top of sharing his story of restoration, Lecrae discusses with the host team, the beauty of the church, the ugly side as well; and how his mental health was restored.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
26 Sep 2022
6 - Why a Pastor Falls
00:48:31
Many pastors operate from a philosophy along these lines: "the people I lead cannot know of my mistakes. Because they are modeling after my example, they have to see me living right, so they will do the same." And the results? Time and time again, those people are shocked when it's discovered that their pastor, behind the scenes, has been on a path towards destruction.
On the other hand, many church folks still seem to enjoy having "their guy" they can look up to and be proud of, blissfully assuming their pastor to be walking the "straight and narrow." In turn, many pastors make the mistake of trying to live up to that assumption, and in order to do this long-term, it often requires secrets in the dark. Eventually that darkness is too much for any one to bear.
On this episode, Pastors Greg Surratt, Sharon Miller and Chip Judd discuss with Joey Svendsen, issues in the church that generally lead to these downfalls.
At the top of the episode, two pastors at Seacoast practice the transparency that is preached here, by sharing to the world personal short-comings, both of them still works of progress in their prospective challenges.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
03 Oct 2022
7 - Love Your Enemy, Even If He Murders Your Wife to Start a Race War
01:00:36
On June 17th, 2015, nine African Americans were gunned down during a bible study the shooter had been welcomed into with open arms. One of the victims, Myra Thompson, was the wife of today's guest, Reverend Anthony Thompson.
Through the telling of his story of those dreadful days, more clarity is given on how that tragedy unfolded behind closed doors and why. We also believe listeners will hear a story of miraculous forgiveness in a man’s heart. This miracle potentially was the catalyst of sparing Charleston SC from similar rioting that recently occurred in other parts of the country for other racially charged injustices.
We believe in this time of great polarization, the message of forgiveness is an important one. Along with his miraculous story of forgiving the man who murdered his wife, Rev Anthony is also helping to spearhead “events for unity” like "One New Humanity Charleston," on November 20.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
10 Oct 2022
8 - After 25 Years of Marital Unfaithfulness, This Couple is Now Happily Married
01:09:20
It's hardly ever simple. People who cheat on their spouses are usually good, decent and normal folks who have greatly lost their way.
Most people who have an extra-marital affair say later "I never thought this would happen to me." And hardly no one can anticipates the painful journey of working through this depth of betrayal. Fred and Terry Reed, both part of the Seacoast Family, walked this road after Fred was unfaithful for 25 years.
In the course of telling their story, Fred shares how he justified his multiple affairs for so long, he describes the relational power shift once he was caught and tells why complete devastation was the only path that could have led to his healing. He also marvels at the grace he received from God and Terry.
Terry explains how she coped with an unhappy marriage for so long and shares whether she accepts any blame in the affair. She describes how "trusting God" was the only way she could hang on long enough to see if "blue skies" with Fred was ever possible again.
They are now happily married and now use their experiences to help other struggling couples. Both found much of their healing through the love, support and guidance from their church family.
e-mail Jeremy Black for information on Re Engage (ministry for married couples discussed here)
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
17 Oct 2022
9 - Having it All and Still Wanting to Die (w/ Brian Welch of the band, Korn)
00:46:24
On top of the world, Brian Welch was being listened to by millions of heavy music listeners which meant millions of dollars in the bank. Fast-pace living, always on tour, but always high on meth.
As a new dad, Brian wanted off his cycle and walked away from a $25 million record contract; but to get off the drugs, he would need a miracle.
Joey and Brian talk a lot about “the rock star life,” both of their struggles with mental illness, contentment, and some theology in light of miracles and prayer. Lastly, Brian’s cousin Scott Box wrote a book called “Heroic Disgrace,” a true story and reflections from a worship leader who struggles with bipolar disorder.
At top of episode, Josh and Jeanne Mitchum, from the Summerville Seacoast Campus, drop by to talk music, metal and the influence of Brian Welch’s band, Korn.
We'd love for you to share your story for us to possibly share it on this podcast.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
24 Oct 2022
10 - A Battle With Breast Cancer
00:50:11
Jenny Mayer alongside her husband and mother (Ben Mayer and Debbie Surratt), sit down to talk about Jenny’s battle with breast cancer in 2019-20, a long season that turned their worlds upside down, including their children. Life simply does not play fair.
In this episode, listeners get a glimpse of the havoc a diagnosis like this can have on one's [family, marriage, finances, mental health] as well as the ups and downs of trying to keep the faith in the most challenging and painful of circumstances.
[This episode is dedicated to the strong overcomers who are breast cancer survivors, their loved ones who fought alongside them, and the loved ones of those who fought and lost their battle with breast cancer, on this side of heaven. ]
We'd love for you to share your story for us to possibly share it on this podcast.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
31 Oct 2022
11 - "What Would Jesus Do" on Halloween?
00:35:39
Many Christians grew up going to "Hallelujah Nights" and "Harvest Fest" celebrations on October 31st; but dressing up, going "trick or treating" and celebrating Halloween? That's for #TeamSatan's biggest party of the year, where Christians have no business being.
But what about Christians who merely enjoy a night of dressing up, getting candy and having a little fun? Is Halloween's questionable roots significant enough to merit a Christian boycott? Jack Hoey rejects this notion and sees Halloween as an innocent night of fun for the kids.
Cheryl Brown, fellow "Seacoaster," has vastly differing convictions. Refraining from Halloween celebrations, according to her, falls in line with God's desire for Christians to be "set apart."
We'd love for you to share your story for us to possibly share it on this podcast.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
07 Nov 2022
12 - The Rescue of Our Daughter
01:14:07
February 13th, 2018 started just like any other day for the Todd family who at the time were part of the Seacoast community in John's Island SC. Mother of 5, Brittany Todd, with her husband Kevin deployed out of state (U.S. Coast Guard), had just dropped her two oldest kids off at school, arriving home with plans of making breakfast for two of her younger kids while the baby was still comfortably nestled in her carseat from the ride home.
Seconds later, the Todd family would enter into a nightmare that would forever change the course of their lives when an intruder brutally attacked Brittany before fleeing to Alabama with one of Brittany's precious gifts: their 4-year old daughter, Heidi. The attack and kidnapping would sweep national news networks; and despite slim odds, this nightmare would have a happy ending.
Hear the grim details of this story and the seemingly miraculous events that led to Heidi's homecoming. Brittany shares her current processing of these traumatic events, where she's currently at in the recovery process, and how she feels about the perpetrator. This conversation will be continued in an upcoming episode as there is much more to tell in this story of perseverance that the Todd family continue demonstrating to this day.
We'd love for you to share your story for us to possibly share it on this podcast.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
14 Nov 2022
13 - "The Devil Made Me Do It" (a frank discussion on spiritual warfare)
00:46:36
The existence of spiritual warfare is an accepted reality for most Christians. "We battle not against flesh and blood," Paul says to the church in Ephesus. Is it safe to say that many Christians don't take this warfare serious enough? Equally, many Christians appear to be a bit too focussed on the "evil team," while not lending enough credence to other "foes" we have our hands full with (i.e. our personal health, our wrongdoings that harmfully affect us, and sins against us by others, just to name a few).
Julie Hiott, Jack Hoey III, Joey Svendsen and Chip Judd share candidly their thoughts on this matter, many of which is speculation because we simply can not know everything about this realm.
As a Christian, is it okay to “opt out” of the warfare and leave this fight to God and angels? Are certain people in the church called to be more cognizant of the spiritual realm while others are not? Are inanimate objects effective in battling evil spirits? Jude 1:6 seems to point to some demons being in prison. Why doesn’t God just lock them all up?
We ponder these and many more questions about these principalities, powers, rulers of the darkness of this world, and spiritual wickedness in high places.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
21 Nov 2022
14 - Can You Really Be Thankful in All Circumstances…even COVID?
01:08:08
Is a heart posture of thanksgiving only possible when life is good? How is it that often in the toughest of circumstances, profound love and community rises to the surface, leaving one with deep gratefulness in the unlikeliest of circumstances.
In the context of three stories from the Seacoast family, we look at the gift of thanksgiving. Seacoast Ashville Campus Pastor Teddy Winter shares a story of high expectations squashed by unfortunate events that his family is still processing.
Lead Pastor Josh Surratt opens up about the gifts of thanksgiving he found during a low point when he literally fought for his life in a close call with COVID-19.
Lastly, Ragina Scott is the founder of the North Charleston non-profit Destiny Cafe, a pay what you can cafe that serves healthy and delicious meals. Ragina shares how the city came together to support the cafe and it's mission, when a major hurdle presented potentially stifling impact to operations.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
28 Nov 2022
15 - A Pastor's Confession: Having an Addiction to Food (w/ Pastor Roy Jacques)
00:41:01
Seacoast Summerville Campus Pastor Roy Jacques opens up about personal struggles with his weight. In High School, he was a State Champion Baseball player for the James Island Trojans. As an adult, he has struggled with his physical health. His main foe? A food addiction.
With two of his close friends, pastors Jeff Leinberger and Joey Svendsen, the three discuss whether Roy is "living in sin," given his lack of self-care. Roy lets us in on his up-and-down journey of finding healthier life habits and losing weight, then giving way to complacency. He talks about the impact his weight has on his confidence, his lack of success with accountability, and whether he considers this struggle "his Thorn" (2 Corinthians 12:17). In turn, Jeff shares his lifestyle of being physically in great shape, but for all the wrong reasons.
At the top of the episode, founding Pastor Greg Surratt shares his thoughts on various topics, including his wish for palmetto bugs and Carolinians to "live together peacefully." Lastly, Seacoast's HR Director Jenna Young stops by to discuss her delicate role of needing to know the good, bad, and ugly of the staff who are a part of the church she deeply loves.
As the impactful reality of what took place settled into their lives, the extensive recovery process for the Todd family started initially in the hospital and continues on to this day.
Just shy of 5 years since that dreadful night, Brittney catches us up to speed on her and the Todd family's current progress in adapting to the new life they never asked for. From her urgent facial reconstructive surgeries to ongoing mental health therapy for the whole family, she also reflects on her spiritual resolve during the toilsome aftermath and how God’s presence was experienced through the loving embrace of community, fashioned only in a way that God could orchestrate.
Brittney gives a “good report” on her mental health, she shares her current processing of the attacker, and explains why she sometimes minimizes the pain he caused her and how anger and bitterness hasn’t played a significant role in her journey.
We'd love for you to share your story for us to possibly share it on this podcast.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
12 Dec 2022
17 - This Holiday Season, Mourn With Those Who Mourn
01:09:46
It's the "most wonderful time of the year" for many of us. For others, it's a brutal reminder of a loved one's absence in the "most difficult time of the year."
Today's guest, Kathy Yokeley, wrote Not My Plans: When God Allows a Parent’s Worst Fear to Come True. When she gave birth to her daughter Natalie, the perfect family she’d dreamed of was complete—a loving husband, beautiful little boy and girl, even the family dog. That future was bright.
At the age of 12 Natalie was diagnosed with inoperable spinal cord cancer and Kathy’s picture-perfect world came crashing down. Nine nightmare months later, her precious daughter was gone.
Christmas was Natalie's favorite time of year, and every time the Holidays come back around, Kathy is painfully reminded of Nov 24th. 2008, when her daughter passed away. On this episode, listeners will hear about this extraordinary little girl and learn about grief from a mom who has walked in the shoes of every parents' worst nightmare.
Kathy Yokeley gives some guidance for those with loved ones and/or friends who are suffering this year, sharing what people said and did during times of deep grief, that were (and are) helpful to her. She also reflects on God's goodness and faithfulness in the most painful of trials, giving practical and spiritual insight for those grieving.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
19 Dec 2022
18 - Santa Claus, Other Lies and Christmas Fun
00:47:15
Pastor Greg stops by to talk "all things Christmas," while Nick Johnston (Seacoast's Controller) shares some thoughts on spending during the holidays.
For the main discussion, Josh Walters, Lynne Stroy and Joey Svendsen discuss Santa Claus, giving their take on the lies we tell our kids about him. The discussion broadens to dishonesty in general. Are there any circumstances in which telling a lie is more loving than telling the truth? In other words, is there such thing as a good lie?
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
02 Jan 2023
19 - Five Therapists Give (3) Bits of Advice for The New Year
01:07:27
The five therapists speaking on this episode are:
Jen Rodriguez, 6 yrs licensed experience, 20+ in mental health. Area of focus: all age groups and backgrounds with trauma 3 recommendations: (1) learn how to love yourself, (2) how to love others, (3) you’ll now have better context to receive the greatest love of all (God’s love). Outside of her profession, Jennifer’s heart is fully invested in her ever growing family that includes her 20 year-old son, 19 and 5 year-old daughters, her daughter's boyfriend and the love of her life plus his two teenage kids. They love to travel, play games, and simply journey through life together.
Chip Judd, over 40 yrs experience 3 recommendations: (1) Slow down (2) decide what you want, and (3) do less Chip’s passion is to see people live well and finish strong. He loves his wife, 3 married kids and their families. He enjoys reading, listening to music.
Lyn Harrison, over 30 yrs experience Area(s) of Focus: Anxiety, Depression, other mood disorders 3 recommendations: (1) Lean into regrets to learn from them, (2) Savor a daily moment, and (3) learn to love yourself Lynne loves her husband and amazing children . She likes to read, workout, savor wonderful moments.
Michael Morris, 3 yrs experience (40 years pastoral counseling) Area(s) of Focus: Seeking to encourage folks to be healed from their emotional, mental & spiritual pain, leading them to freedom in the Lord. 3 recommendations: (1) Prioritize physical health, (2) recognize & address anxiety triggers, (3) monitor your environment. Michael loves his wife, 6 children with 2 son-in-laws, 1 daughter-in-law, & 4 grandchildren. He enjoys reading and spending time with his wife & some of his brothers in Christ.
Elizabeth Gillespie, 11 yrs experience, Tedx Talks (2022) Area of Focus: Therapy for couples and individuals in the context of attachment disorders. 3 recommendations: (1) Take steps toward healthy community, (2) pursue vulnerability within community, and (3) practice healthy conflict within community. Elizabeth loves her husband, three crazy kids, and puppy who all live in a tiny Colorado town with lots of community. She loves hiking, trail running, reading.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
05 Jan 2023
20 - Being a Pastor When You Love Everyone on Both Sides of Every Issue
00:47:26
Naeem Fazel joins our lead pastor, Josh Surratt and Joey Svendsen to talk about being a Pastor when polarity seems to be at an all-time high in our country. Naeem, long-time pastor at Seacoast Church and former mentor to a "young Josh Surratt," moved to Charlotte in 2005 to plant Mosaic church and in 2014, wrote a book called, "Ex-Muslim."
Josh Surratt and Naeem Fazel, both lead pastors of churches, love all people and yearn for hope to be found and received by all. Along with Joey, the three talk about "church hurt," whether they find it important to refrain from having public connections with perennially, harm-causing Pastors, and the deeper issues at the root of the rampant division in the "capital C" church.
Naeem also shares instances of racism he's endured as a Pakistani American Pastor, many of these times, connected to folks' uneasiness of his ethnic background in the wake of the 9/11/01 attacks on America.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
16 Jan 2023
21 - What MLK Jr. Means to These Black Seacoast Folks and Why "Race Conversations" Are Still Hard
00:51:39
Black pastors at Seacoast, Lynne Stroy and Joel Delph, join Lead Pastor Josh Surratt and host Joey Svendsen to discuss why publicly putting language to their lived experiences as black people is nerve-wracking; and given the limitations of words, very susceptible to being misconstrued.
The four discuss why conversations surrounding race is still difficult to this day, especially in the church. Could there be a spirit of division behind it all? Our lead pastor believes so. Why is the idea of systemic racism too offensive for some to even consider? What role do politics play in how people process all of this?
Joel and Lynne, alongside multiple African-Americans who are a part of the Seacoast family, also share what the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. means to them personally.
In this episode Josh Surratt / Instagram Lynne Stroy / Instagram Joel Delph / Instagram Joey Svendsen, host / Instagram Seacoast Family, voices of black people (in order of appearance): Latoyya Jones / Facebook Josh Hall / Instagram Brenna Robinson / Instagram Tomelex Copeland / Facebook Amanda Snipe / Instagram Derrick Bellamy Deloris Sims Carol Etheridge / Facebook
Seacoast Family, voices of kids (not in order of appearance): Leia Benton, Eden Gaikwad, Roxie LaFalce, Rylan Jones, Jo Clement, Henley Rose Mabry
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
20 Jan 2023
22 - No Country (w/ Propaganda and John Mark McMillan)
00:58:53
Musician and song-writer, John Mark McMillanand Propaganda, (hip-hop/spoken word artist and author) join the show to talk about their upbringings, cultural makeups, different life experiences and their current world views, as a result. They both share some compelling thoughts on racism and inequality, through the lenses of Christian faith.
John Mark McMillan wrote a song "No Country," and Propaganda laid down some poetry on it. One close look at how Jesus interacted with people, it's clear how to let love lead the way. This is something our culture struggles greatly with and unfortunately, it's seeped into the church. The two, along with Joey, discuss this struggle in the context of faith and race, John Mark and Prop also share their heart in these issues that birthed the lyrics to this song collaboration.
Does everyone struggle with a level of racism? Are some races at an advantage over others, still in 2023? What does it mean to be an American when one is first and foremost a citizen in God's kingdom?
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
30 Jan 2023
23 - What's God Got to Do With It?
00:59:07
Life is a roller coaster of ups and downs. It's simply part of the human journey. If God "works good out of all things for those who are called according to His purpose," (Romans 8:28) and one has a painful and life-altering experience, did God cause it to happen in order to bring out that good? Can we assume all of it was a part of the original plan?
What's God got to do with our day-to-day? Pastors Roy Jacques and Julie Hiott discuss with Joey Svendsen their take on this mystery. We also hear two stories from the Seacoast family, one in which a young girl's (now grown woman, Kristen Overcash) dreams of being an Olympic gymnast is shattered by an obscure back condition and a successful businessman (Jack Hoey) loses his business during the economic turmoil of 2008. Did God orchestrate these losses for a greater purpose? Were the life-changing events included in God's perfect will for these two? Questions we can only ponder. And that's what we do here in this episode.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
06 Feb 2023
24 - UPDATES NEEDED in How the Church Defines “Pastor.”
01:06:12
At the top of the episode, four guests, all on staff at Seacoast and between the ages of 19 and 26, share thoughts on what they look for in a pastor. Also discussed are the needed updates churches may want to consider, according to these four, in the ways ministry is carried out, how the church defines "pastor," and the roles expected of them to carry out. And if pastors are "human too," what makes them pastors?
For the second half of the episode, three Seacoast pastors, Jen Cameron, Roy Jacques and Joey Svendsen continue the conversation and share various stories on their shortcomings as pastors that led to mistakes, as well as other times in which shortcomings were mitigated by the Holy Spirit and thus fruitful ministry was carried out.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
13 Feb 2023
25 - [Part 1, V-Day Shorts]: When Your Valentine is Chosen for You (kind of)
00:32:44
Shijo and Judy George both grew up in Indian Pentecostal Church Communities where parents and families play a much more significant role in the process of their sons and daughters finding a spouse, than what we are accustomed to here in America.
This is a story of a couple who honored their family traditions while also paving their own unique path in how they set out to find one another and how they now will live as partners, making decisions for the future. Now with three kids of their own, (who will be looking for a spouse before they know it) these two desire to guide and lead as best as they know how.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
13 Feb 2023
26 - [Part 2, V-Day Shorts]: When Your Valentine is a Grammy winner
00:27:05
Brittany Lake met her Valentine when he was just a kid. Both a bit older, they have walked through new doors of parenthood (three sons) and a worship leading/song-writing career full of releases sang all around world, Grammy awards, and a lot of touring.
We sit down with his wife Brittany to hear a bit about their story and how they navigate Brandon's new and very successful music career as parents and partners. Brittany shares the pains of being separated during stints of touring, her feelings about their notoriety in christian culture, she recounts times when she's seen her husband criticized unfairly and whether she has any fears when Brandon is on the road without her.
On This Episode Brittany Lake / Instagram Joey Svendsen, host / Instagram Jack Hoey III, "Deep Thoughts" / Instagram Bri Smoak, host narration / Instagram
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
13 Feb 2023
27 - [Part 3, V-Day Shorts]: When You Miss Your Valentine
00:23:23
Migsie Jenson long-time minister at Seacoast, reflects on her journey of finding deep love and companionship as well as the painful loss when her husband, Vern Jenson, (former Pastor here at Seacoast) passed away in 2016. She reminisces on some sweet memories, sharing a lot of her and Vern's story, reflecting on her life without him and what she misses most.
Pastor Vern had some painful trials later in life, Migsie shares the circumstances around his arrest by the FBI, charged with faulty accusations.
Listeners will hear some relationship-wisdom and some habits these two regularly practiced that fueled their strong marriage over the years.
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13 Feb 2023
28 - [Part 4, V-Day Shorts]: When You're Still Waiting for Your Valentine
00:26:10
Many are familiar with the admonition and promise found in Psalms 37:4: "delight in the Lord, and He will give you your heart's desire." Having always desired to be married with children and now into her 40s, Lynne Stroy is trying to make sense out of this passage. She readily admits to the difficulty of trusting, because currently, she's still single and doesn't understand why.
Lynne explores not only the spiritual implications of her singleness, but also describes practical and deeply personal facets of her journey. Listeners will hear how often she thinks about her singleness, why eHarmony quickly lost its appeal, and the unintentional, insensitive (and sometimes hurtful) questions/suggestions people have proposed to her in regards to her singleness.
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13 Feb 2023
29 - [Part 5, V-Day Shorts]: When Your Valentine Goes on Secret Missions as a Pilot
00:28:06
Fairly new to the Seacoast family, Josh and Jessica Reagan have their trust in God, especially in regards to their inability (thus far) to conceive a child. As these two age into their late 30s, many of their peers now with kids have unfortunate misconceptions on how these two process life and what their desires are, as a family with no kids.
Practical advice from these two, including refraining from asking couples "When are y'all gonna start growing a family and have some kids." Families exist in all forms, many of which don't include kids.
As part of the role he plays within his "military family," Josh often flies jets on secret missions that he can't tell Jessica about; while she simply wishes there were no more missions left, for him to leave her for.
Does absence really make hearts grow fonder for these two and what do they miss the most when they are apart? What's their favorite wars movies and how do they currently feel about their difficulties of getting pregnant?
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20 Feb 2023
30 - Francis and Benedict [and Katie Walters]
00:48:33
In her mind, the voice was unmistakably God. Given what’s transpired since, and the circumstances surrounding the establishment of Francis and Benedict, it’s hard to see it any other way.
Our very own Katie Walters and her business/ministry partner in Togo, (and now, family) Pastor Francis, join Joey to discuss God’s hand in their coming together to answer the call of Katie’s compelling vision for ministry in Togo.
Together, they have employed 13 Togolese seamstresses through their 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Francis + Benedict. The partnership made with these women provides dignified and sustainable employment and the profits are used to resource other community leaders in Togo, helping to sustain their loving service to orphans, widows, and those suffering in poverty.
Oh, and the skirts made and sold to supporters all over the world are also very fashionable and classy attire that’s a hit with all sorts of women with all sorts of styles.
Francis and Benedict, a worldwide family born out of Seacoast Church, aims to make a lasting global impact by using love and fashion to change communities … one outfit at a time.
In this episode Katie Walters, Founder and CEO of Francis and Benedict / Instagram Dr. Francis Avoyi, Country Director of Francis and Benedict Joey Svendsen, co-host / Instagram Jacky Hoey III, co-host / Instagram
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27 Feb 2023
31 - Theological Deep Dive: Truth, Belief and the Problem of Evil
01:06:05
So many unanswerable questions on this side of heaven and so many perspectives, even on the nature of what truth is. In an age where everything is questioned, why do so many still believe fervently in a good, loving God? And what about those who say, “I’d love to believe in this God, but I can’t make myself believe in something." Would unbelievers all believe, if they could see the fullness of God?
And on the subject of God, is He all-loving, all-powerful, both, neither? Some Christians ascribe to "open theology," respectfully rejecting the notion of God's unlimited power. Regardless of what beliefs one holds, this world, the evil done on it, and the pain felt in it, is deeply troubling.
We discuss these “not so light-hearted,” nor simple spiritual matters that have had the brightest of thinkers scratching their heads for centuries.
Part one of this episode is with our very own Jack Hoey. Joey and Jack process thoughts on truth, belief, unbelief, and whether unbelief is a choice. For part two, Bruce B. Miller (author, pastor and consultant) discusses the problem of pain, suffering and evil, using his most recent book, The 7 Big Questions in Searching for God, Truth, and Purpose, as context.
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06 Mar 2023
32 - Should Christians Become “Better Christians” Over Time?
00:56:57
The church is the “righteousness of God,”(2 Corinthians 5:21) but not as a result of anything one has done (or refrains from doing). Last time we checked, people of all types are still making messes everywhere with everything. The only scenario in which one can truly live the right way is when the Spirit is working through and in a person’s heart. But shouldn’t one still try hard as well? It's common knowledge that deep change can't be made in passivity. But if it’s a work of the Holy Spirit, what does "putting forth effort" even look like, and what's the risks of getting all this wrong? Joey, Lynne and Teddy discuss while reflecting on their own life-journeys of faith.
But at the top of the episode, Darrel Wallace, who tunes into Seacoast services as a volunteer every Sunday through Church Online, stops by to share his life story. Despite a fair share of pain in his life, including emotional neglect from his parents, the loss of his wife to cancer, and a stint of being homeless, this Seacoaster is full of smiles and is about as thankful and optimistic as they come.
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13 Mar 2023
The Unlikeliest Worship Leader (PART 1) + the Morals of Entertainment Consumption
00:48:15
One may be able to ignore a "word" from God, if it comes from one person; especially when the word doesn’t really "line up" (i.e. you ain't feelin' it). But a half dozen more bringing the same "word" will get any one's attention.
Worship Pastor of the Mount Pleasant Campus Lee Worley shares his story of going from a touring drummer and high-end clothes salesman "making bank," to a Worship Pastor at Seacoast. God talks to people? God really can make one flourish in a role that's totally out of his or her league to fill? Well, let's ask Lee Worley about it.
At the top of the episode, Lynne, Joey and Teddy discuss whether there’s moral absolutes involved in the sorts of entertainment one consumes. Are there books, movies, or music that all people at all times should stay clear from, for moral purposes?
Today, the story of "The Unlikeliest Worship Leader" (w/ Lee Worley) continues. It's highly recommended to start here with Part 1 before listening to this episode.
Before that, pastor and therapist Chip Judd talks on grief and things to consider in finding a good therapist, and our Lead Pastor Josh Surratt talks on tithing, zombies, whether he'd prefer to have Michael Jordan or Dabo Sweeney on the podcast.
As bonus content, there's music, sports, and entertainment talk with Grammy-Award winning, Lecrae; audio that wasn't included in Episode 5, Lecrae: God, Therapy and Restoration.
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27 Mar 2023
35 - Brittany Lake
00:58:35
Brittany Lake [her husband being Grammy-Award Winning artist, Brandon Lake] gives a snapshot of her upbringing, including how and when she found hope in Jesus. Along the way, she discusses the challenges and rewards of motherhood and shares some reflections on having the extra income in the Lake household greatly due to the success of her husband's music career. Her and Brandon now have been able to start a unique outreach to serve weary souls and Brittany is still getting used to shopping at Whole Foods without having to worry about money.
She shares her greatest life challenge which also happens to be the biggest hurdle worked through in her and Brandon's marriage. These challenges were set off when she was sexually victimized as a freshman in college.
What brings her joy, sadness, anger and what's her greatest fear, Brittany also processes her desire to see the church have less "fluff" and shares the one person who has had the most influence on her life.
At the top of the episode, Jack, Lynne and Joey discuss how social media is changing the way society communicates, whether having less technology was a better way of life, (like in the "olden days," i.e. 1990s) if The Titanic was a good movie and is there really any purpose in knowing how to tell time on an analog clock?
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03 Apr 2023
Seacoast Healing Services 2019 (Part 1): "The Story"
01:19:00
In 2019, Seacoast Lead Pastor Josh Surratt called for a "Healing Service," originally motivated by desperate hope to see his sister, Jenny, healed from breast cancer. God orchestrated something much bigger than expected.
Through a mutual friend, Josh Surratt was connected to Josh Silverberg who had recently seen miraculous healings as a result of his fervent prayer and belief in Jesus' power. While Josh Surratt was expecting a couple of hundred people to show up and realized there was well over 1000 plus, the nerves settled in deep. Especially after finding out over dinner that Josh Silverberg had zero experience leading a healing service. What happened is truly more than anyone could ask or imagine.
Episode 1: Today, you'll hear the story of how this all came together, from the perspectives of Josh Surratt, Josh Silverberg and Micah Nicols (the mutual friend).
In 2019, Lead Pastor Josh Surratt called for a "Healing Service," motivated by desperate hope to see his sister healed of breast cancer. God orchestrated something much bigger than expected.
Through a mutual friend, Josh Surratt was connected to Josh Silverberg who had recently seen miraculous healings as a result of his fervent prayer and belief in Jesus' power. While Josh Surratt was expecting a couple of hundred people to show up and realized there was well over 1000, the nerves settled in deep. Especially after finding out over dinner that Josh Silverberg had zero experience leading a healing service. What happened is more than anyone could ask or imagine.
Today you'll hear from 5 people who claim to be miraculously healed.
Story 2, Tyler and Chris Perstrope: A malicious foul on the b-ball court upends a teen's athletic aspirations. Unexplained worsening conditions caused by the injury points to a life of physical disability before being prayed for over the phone.
Story 3, Deborah Sadr: A woman with life-threatening respiratory/cardiac ailments caused by ongoing exposure (at 13 years-old) to toxic conditions in NYC right after the 9/11 attacks. Symptoms vanished after being prayed for.
Story 4, Caroline and Cole Collins: A woman born with no arches in her feet is prayed over, arches restored in front of eye-witnesses including her brother, Cole.
Story 5, Abbie Love: Monthly bouts with debilitating pain disappear after a woman falls asleep watching a recording of the first healing service that was posted on Facebook weeks prior.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
17 Apr 2023
Seacoast Healing Services 2019 (Part 3): "The Theology of Healing"
01:01:19
In 2019, Seacoast Lead Pastor Josh Surratt called for a "Healing Service," originally motivated by desperate hope to see his sister, Jenny, healed from breast cancer. God orchestrated something much bigger than expected.
Through a mutual friend, Josh Surratt was connected to Josh Silverberg who had recently seen miraculous healings as a result of his fervent prayer and belief in Jesus' power. While Josh Surratt was expecting a couple of hundred people to show up and realized there was well over 1000 plus, the nerves settled in deep. Especially after finding out over dinner that Josh Silverberg had zero experience leading a healing service. What happened is truly more than anyone could ask or imagine.
Pastors Julie Hiott, Chip Judd, Jack Hoey III and Joey Svendsen discuss theology surrounding miracles and healing. Are some prayers more effective than others? Do some people "pray better?" Are there ways to increase the chances of receiving a miracle? Does it make a difference if a hundred people are praying for something, rather than just a handful? Can the question be answered, "Why does God heal sometimes and other times, doesn't?"
At the end of the episode, we included some theological "takes" from Josh Silverberg. He shared these thoughts on episode one of this series, but we waited to include them on this episode, given theology is what this one is mainly about.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
24 Apr 2023
Seacoast Healing Services 2019 (Part 4): "The Miracles Assessed"
01:01:45
In 2019, Lead Pastor Josh Surratt called for a "Healing Service," motivated by desperate hope to see his sister healed of breast cancer. God orchestrated something much bigger than expected.
Through a mutual friend, Josh Surratt was connected to Josh Silverberg who had recently seen miraculous healings as a result of his fervent prayer and belief in Jesus' power. While Josh Surratt was expecting a couple of hundred people to show up and realized there was well over 1000, the nerves settled in deep. Especially after finding out over dinner that Josh Silverberg had zero experience leading a healing service. What happened is more than anyone could ask or imagine.
In this final episode, host Joey Svendsen talks to Jack Hoey and our guest (who goes by "Godless") on the legitimacy of the miracles discussed in this series as well as the likelihood of a spiritual realm altogether. Can one be certain one way or another in an unseen, spiritual realm? And if nothing miraculous happened in these individuals' lives, what are some plausible scientific explanations for the sudden turnarounds in health?
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
01 May 2023
40 - Joey's Depressive Episode [Mental Health Awareness May]
00:59:32
For the month of May, we'll be discussing all things mental health related. Although the stigma of mental illness is dwindling some, there is still work to be done. For those who suffer, you are not alone. Our prayer is that you find comfort by hearing these stories and discussions, even if it's just a little bit. For those who do not struggle, our prayer is that through these episodes, you will have more understanding; and this would lead you to more compassion and grace for all who do.
Episode 1: In 2019, host of the show Joey Svendsen experienced a mental health crisis that could have ended tragically. Joey, his friends and family share this story, presenting a beautiful picture of loving relationships, highlighting the body of Christ in action, and celebrating a story of survival.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
08 May 2023
41 - The Church Needs Therapy [Mental Health Awareness May]
01:11:00
For the month of May, we'll be discussing all things mental health related. Although the stigma of mental illness is dwindling some, there is still work to be done. For those who suffer, you are not alone. Our prayer is that you find comfort by hearing these stories and discussions, even if it's just a little bit. For those who do not struggle, our prayer is that through these episodes, you will have more understanding; and this would lead you to more compassion and grace for all who do.
Episode 2: Where does mental health fit, in the context of faith and spirituality? Does the church place enough value on professional therapy? Are expectations for pastors reasonable and healthy? Why does the church often prefer simplicity and formulas over an acknowledgement and appreciation of human complexity?
Amie Patrick shares what she's learned in her life experiences, including the loss of her husband to suicide three years ago. Elizabeth Gillespie, a licensed therapist, describes where "mental disorders" fit in the context of general "mental health" and shares new research on suicide and what ACEs is. She also gives her take on some short-sightedness in how people of faith view mental health.
At the top of the episode, Lynne Stroy, Roy Jacques and Joey Svendsen discuss medication and what motivated Joey to ween himself off of it, leading to his mental health crisis in 2019 [this story told in Episode 1 of this months mental health series].
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
15 May 2023
42 - Anxiety Round Table Discussion [Mental Health Awareness May]
01:10:55
For the month of May, we'll be discussing all things mental health related. Although the stigma of mental illness is dwindling some, there is still work to be done. For those who suffer, you are not alone. Our prayer is that you find comfort by hearing these stories and discussions, even if it's just a little bit. For those who do not struggle, our prayer is that through these episodes, you will have more understanding; and this would lead you to more compassion and grace for all who do.
Episode 3: For many, anxiety is merely a synonym for "worry," while for others, it's a physical condition and unfortunately a lived experience. Jeff Leinberger, Campus Pastor of our West Ashley Church Campus, Amy Alderman, long-time elder at Seacoast and Joey Svendsen discuss their personal journeys working through anxiety. From panic attacks and embarrassing "anxiety stories" to how each process the infamous "don't be anxious about anything" verse in Philippians 4, the three discuss how they have coped with anxiety, the effects of it on their day-to-day, and what they believe to be the cause.
At the top of the episode, Lynne Stroy shares with Pastors Roy Jacques and Joey Svendsen a dark season in her life that included the loss of her brother and a boyfriend struggling with mental illness.
Sandwiched between these two conversations, Chip Judd, pastor and licensed therapist, gives helpful considerations when trying to find a good therapist.
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22 May 2023
43 - Kids’ Mental Health in Today’s Culture (w/ Toby Slough) [Mental Health Awareness May]
01:02:59
For the month of May, we'll be discussing all things mental health related. Although the stigma of mental illness is dwindling some, there is still work to be done. For those who suffer, you are not alone. Our prayer is that you find comfort by hearing these stories and discussions, even if it's just a little bit. For those who do not struggle, our prayer is that through these episodes, you will have more understanding; and this would lead you to more compassion and grace for all who do.
The cultural trends are alarming, sobering statistics on a young generation growing up in a challenging world that is rapidly changing, especially in the advancement of technology and the prevalence of social media. Author and speaker, Toby Slough, travels and speaks to parents, many who are trying their best but haven’t the clarity of what’s healthy, harmful, or beneficial for their kids amidst all these rapid changes. Given the current climate, kids’ brains are literally developing differently than any generation due to the quick accessibility to information and an ability to connect with peers any second of any day, on their phones.
You'll hear some practical advice on raising kids in this "smart phone and social media" generation. How is this generation of parents doing in comparison to generations past? How can one process past, parenting mistakes?
Helping kids and parents, Toby Slough can empathize with the mental health struggles that are impacting everyone, including so many youngsters. He faced a mental health crisis himself, learned perseverance and wants to help others learn the same.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
29 May 2023
44 - Two Therapists on the Current State of Mental Health in Our Country [Mental Health Awareness Month Wrap Up]
00:54:31
Is suicide a selfish act? Are people too busy? Is mental wellness plummeting or is society's awareness of mental health issues soaring? What should one consider before committing to a marriage with one who suffers from mental illness? Why is it always important to remember that everyone has a unique background and story?
Lyn Harrison and Chip Judd, both licensed therapists with 30+ and 40+ counseling experience respectively, tie up some loose ends by answering some questions that were brought to the surface on the first four episodes of our Mental Health Awareness Month series.
At the top of the episode, Lynne Stroy, Roy Jacques and Joey Svendsen reminisce on the days of buying a meal for under two dollars and talk to their 21-year old co-worker, Gabe Dewalk, about the transparency he's exemplified with his fiance' (now wife), concerning his struggles with anxiety.
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05 Jun 2023
45 - Are Christians Called to Pacifism? (w/ Shane Claiborne and Jack Hoey)
01:00:47
Does holding to the Christian faith mean that violence is never an option? From contexts of a parent using force to protect a child to a country using weapons to protect civilians, what does "turn the other cheek" and "love your enemy" look like practically? When Jesus says "those who live by the sword will die by the sword," does that mean no fighting, even in order to protect?
Author and activist Shane Claiborne and Seacoast's Jack Hoey are together again to discuss pacifism (check out Episode 2 for a discussion between these two on whether Christians can accrue wealth and serve God at the same time).
We're all in agreement that the church's highest calling is to love. Are there times when love demands force?
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12 Jun 2023
46 - The Secret Life of Introverts
00:52:56
Natasha Gray, Jack Hoey, Joey Svendsen and Lynne Stroy discuss the lives of introverts. Lynne, the only extrovert in the mix is quite surprised by all she hears, including the forced isolation of 2020 being heaven for Natasha, Joey's contentment being by himself in social situations, and Jack's sincere perplexity by the notion of having more than one social gathering in a week.
The four discuss last week’s episode on pacifism and conclude with a discussion on whether different animal life forms, such as roaches and cats, should be treated according to a hierarchy of value; and whether there’s any moral implications of doing (or not doing) so.
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19 Jun 2023
47 - The Rebirth of a Mafia Gangster
00:56:26
Former mafia man Robert Borelli talks about his life-story captured in his book, "The Witness: A Tale of the Life and Death of a Mafia Madman." Borelli was an “up-and-coming star” within the Mafia ranks. With his life falling apart from drug addiction and a broken heart due to a daughter wanting her absent dad to be present, a spiritual rebirth was initiated when he was behind bars. Released under witness protection, he began his new life as a new creation in his new Savior.
Lynne Stroy and Joey Svendsen ask Robert about this former life full of crime, whether he's currently in any danger due to past relationships with gangsters, and how Jesus saved him from a life heading toward disaster. Joey may have asked him if he's entertained by movies like The Godfather, Goodfellas, etc.
Before this wonderful transformation story, Tomelex Copeland, Campus Pastor of our North Charleston Campus joins Lynne and Joey to talk about diversity in the context of church family at Seacoast and why precious youth in the black community particularly, turn to gangs for community.
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26 Jun 2023
48 - Dear Dana, What if Polarity Was No Match for Love?
00:56:37
When Amy Daughters saw on Facebook that her old pal Dana was living the nightmare of a child (her only son, Parker) battling cancer and undergoing a second stint at St. Jude Hospital, she was suddenly inspired to begin writing the pair weekly letters in the mail. She had no idea how it would change her and Dana's lives forever, forming a deep connection; one founded on deep, unwavering love and prayer. The result was essentially an invincible friendship.
Is love strong enough to sustain relationships even amidst deeply rooted, polarizing convictions and beliefs? If love is indeed the answer, the world needs a lot more of it as people are divided more than ever.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
03 Jul 2023
49 - Does the Bible Contradict Itself?
01:03:28
On next week’s podcast release, Dr. Bart Ehrman talks about his new book on the last book of the Bible, Revelation. Dr. Ehrman, former Christian, no longer believes and considers himself an atheist.
Jack Hoey, Julie Hiott, and Chip Judd, all family here at Seacoast Church, have been people of faith and students of the Bible for a combined 130 years. They listened to a pre-release of next week’s conversation with Dr. Bart Ehrman. On today's episode, the three alongside host Joey Svendsen discuss what they heard, while diving deep into discussions about the end times, how to read the bible responsibly, and what to do with the apparent contradictions it contains.
At the top of episode, Josh Walters and Lynne Stroy describe their decade-long work relationship including the recent changes it’s undergone.
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10 Jul 2023
50 - Dr. Bart Ehrman (New Testament Scholar, Atheist, former Pastor)
00:55:00
Dr. Bart Ehrman talks to Joey about God, the bible, and most specifically the book of Revelation, given his latest book release "Armageddon: What the Bible Really Says About the End," dives deep into that apocalyptic, last book of the Bible. He also shares a bit of his spiritual journey which includes a long season of being an ardent Christian.
At the top of the episode, Josh Walters is back with Lynne and Joey as the three discuss their heart postures in learning from those who do not share the Christian faith.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
17 Jul 2023
51 - The Journey of Michael Gungor
01:05:34
Michael Gungor was brought up in a very traditional expression of the Christian faith. If you've frequented contemporary churches, you've likely sang a song he wrote, "Beautiful Things." Multiple-Grammy Award nominated artist and at the peak of exposure in the Christian music industry about a decade ago, his music career unraveled due to an unraveling of his Christian faith. As Michael started to verbalize his doubts, churches and other christian venues cancelled show and many Christians "washed their hands" of Michael Gungor.
Michael recounts some moments of those tough days, including some backstory of his career, reflections on how Christians handled his faith loss, and how 2023's older and wiser version of Michael would walk out that season if it unfolded today instead. He also shares some weaknesses, things in life he'd like to get better at, and schools us all on what the power of love can look like amidst social media wars and in the cancel culture so prevalent in today's society.
At the top of the episode, Pastor Josh Surratt hangs with Lynne and Joey reflect on some of Michael's story, ponder how Christians treat those who lose their faith, and Lynne saved a puppy, which happened to belong to Joey's wife.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
24 Jul 2023
52 - Is Speaking in Tongues Really a Thing?
00:51:18
Seacoast Church is a big tent that houses many Christians believing very differently on certain topics; and this is one of them. The founding pastor, Greg Surratt, believes in the gift of tongues, practices it behind closed doors, and while many others on staff do as well, many do not. Some do not believe it's actually a gift that is in effect during this current age of the church.
In today’s conversation with Chip Judd, Jack Hoey III, and Joey Svendsen, a few viewpoints are discussed but mainly the gift itself is dissected. If it's a real spiritual gift, what even is it? Is it God’s intention for everyone to have? Are there times when people speak in tongues audibly but it’s just noises without the Holy Spirit’s involvement? The three discuss these and other aspects of what many refer to as a heavenly language.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
31 Jul 2023
53 - But the Bible Doesn't Say That
01:09:20
Would you be surprised to find that David wasn’t the underdog, going up against Goliath? Did you know the Pharisees were not enemies of Jesus, and every single Christmas pageant you’ve watched was dead wrong about something we all just assumed was true. Our guest today (Marc Turnage) points to a handful of beliefs most people hold to, that the bible simply does not support.
Marc who considers Seacoast to be his church from afar, leads educational tours of the Holy Land through his organization Biblical Expeditions. He holds an M.A. in Jewish History and New Testament Backgrounds from Jerusalem University College and is currently finishing his PhD in the Land of Israel Studies Department at a University in Israel.
At top of the episode, Kathy Roseborough, Lynne Stroy and Joey Svendsen discuss generosity in the context of tipping and as Kathy and Lynne are both leaders at Seacoast, the three also touch on women leadership in the context of Seacoast Church culture.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
07 Aug 2023
54 - Abusive Pastors, Fallen Mega Churches. And What About Seacoast?
01:40:57
Kathy and Chip, two friends of our lead and founding Pastors working closely with both, join Lynne and Joey to discuss the toxic cultures and pastor downfalls that mega churches are unfortunately being increasingly known for. Both are fairly confident that our two main leaders won't have similar falls.
During the course of this conversation, we have guest segments with Laura Barringer (co-author of A Church Called Tov) as well as with Joey's friend, Hayden, who experienced very poor treatment by church leadership during a very low season of life. Joey also brings on former staff members he worked alongside to talk about the special working relationships they all shared during time leading a Seacoast church location together. Lastly, Zach Bolen, solo artist and singer/song-writer of the band Citizens, shares perspective on today's subject at hand, based on his experiences at multiple churches. The episode closes with a song from his band.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
21 Aug 2023
55 - Pastor Greg and His Abrasive Therapist
00:49:02
Pastors Chip Judd and Greg Surratt unpack some history of their friendship, what strengths they see in one another and together discuss some of their weaknesses. It's quite a humorous and beautiful story how God grafted Chip Judd (and wife Coleen) into the body of Seacoast family.
Pastor Greg shares a foundational conviction he's always had for Seacoast that according to him, has allowed for so many people with different denominational backgrounds to fit right in and call Seacoast their church family. Chip Judd gives his take on why the vision at Seacoast and the type of leadership Greg exudes isn’t normal for pastors who lead such large churches.
Both explain why despite their many more years of life and ministry experience than that of Seacoast’s much younger lead pastor, they unequivocally consider Pastor Josh Surratt to be their pastor.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
21 Aug 2023
56 - A Different View of Hell
01:17:02
Most of us were taught in Sunday school that the future destiny awaiting all who reject Jesus is an existence in some form of eternal death. Some believe in the literal flames of hell and others utter darkness, but most all agree given the tortuous state with full consciousness, it’s not a place one wants to find him or herself in.
Our guest Chris Date agrees there is an eternal death. However, he takes the word “death” to mean a literal death. Never conscious again, one is dead forever, this view greatly different from the traditional view of living forever in torment. Chris and many others are fully convinced this "annihilationist view" is backed by an accurate reading of scripture while many Christians label it heresy.
At the top of the episode, Jack talks through some church history. From Constantine to the Roman Empire and the nature of Christian persecution at the time, Jack indulges us in a historical depiction of that time when being a “Christ follower” was a very new concept, the faith just born.
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28 Aug 2023
57 - A Discussion on Women Leadership in the Church
01:04:17
For a very long time, Seacoast Church has had women as pastors, elders and leaders at all levels of the organization/church body. As normal and natural as this feels to many Christians, others believe this approach to ministry doesn't line up with an accurate reading of scripture.
Pastor Greg, founder of this church, Kathy Roseborough, a leader here, and Andi Andrew (newer to this church family) who has taught women and men at Seacoast on a Sunday morning or two, join Joey to talk woman leadership in the church.
From their individual journeys of processing this issue to theological dissection of verses that appear at first glance to prohibit women from teaching men, the four deliberate this issue while discussing what each believe to be a more helpful and accurate way of approaching scripture and theological disagreements in general.
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04 Sep 2023
58 - The Surfside Condo Collapse of 2021: He's Near the Broken Hearted and Rescues Those Crushed in Spirit
00:50:40
Mike Noriega has walked through the fire of tribulation, including the loss of his dear grandmother in the tragic condominium collapse in Surfside, FL (Summer, '21). As God's presence sustained him and his family through great devastation and broken-heartedness amidst such great loss, they were also rescued from being "crushed in spirit" (Psalms 34:18).
Mike shares his personal account of this tragedy and through the sharing of his story and testimony "preaches a sermon" on suffering, the difference between a broken heart and a crushed spirit, and God's redemption on the other side of great loss. Along the way, he shares stories of other families who's loved ones perished in this tragedy.
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11 Sep 2023
59 - September 11th 2001, Two Guests: One Was There, One Went to Help
00:58:29
It's been 22 years and there's a whole generation of people now who have only heard about, seen the footage and read the stories. Those who lived through 9/11/01, however, have a keen understanding the world-changing event it was and the heaviness the aftermath brought.
Our two guests, both a part of the Seacoast family, have unique and rare vantage points. At the time of the attacks, Fred Reed was taking a shower in a hotel connected to one of the towers. After orders to flee, he found himself with thousands of others running for their lives, not knowing what exactly they were running from.
Denny Nissley founder and leader of the disaster-relief, non-profit organization, Christ in Action, responded to the crisis within 12 hours of these unprecedented attacks on America.
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18 Sep 2023
60 - The Children Need Us
00:55:13
[There are approximately 250 foster children in Charleston County, and hundreds more in the cities surrounding our Seacoast Campuses. If you are in the Lowcountry, we invite you to attend a Fostering Hope interest meeting to learn how you can make a difference. (see links below). If you attend a Seacoast Campus outside the Lowcountry, click hereto see how you can show the love of Jesus to people in your area]
Lynne Stroy and Allison Cordle, both licensed foster parents, have opened up their homes to these children, representing two of the other 1200 licensed homes in South Carolina open and ready to do the same for the 4000 kids in the state who are in need of a home.
Deeper context of this need is shared through Allison and Lynne's personal stories as caretakers of these children, including the challenges, what goes on behind the scenes, their perspectives of the parents of these children, and how they see their role serving these children and their parents.
Fostering Hope interest meetings Fostering Hope is a new ministry at Seacoast setting out to serve these children and the parents who are serving at a deeper level: September 28th (Thurs night) September 30th (Sat morning)
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25 Sep 2023
61 - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (Part 1): Two Stories, One Tragic Ending, One God Who is Faithful
01:18:20
Two stories of two kids who fought diligently, positively and with great faith, the dreadful foe of cancer. River Putnam was 11 years old when he began his fight against a rare form of brain cancer. Now, 15-years-old, him and his mom Melanie Putnam (“Mel”) join the podcast to share their story as well as the ways in which they are currently walking through some of the remaining havoc.
Elizabeth “Liz” Brooks began her fight against cancer at 12 years old and at 18 slipped away to heaven in 2021. While Liz's story ends bitterly on this side of heaven, her parents and many listeners amidst tears will still agree she is currently experiencing the best possible outcome.
Believers in Jesus have faith that He has overcome the world, and that belief brings hope. But in this world each person will have trouble. Pain and sadness are real and as long as one lives, can't be avoided; and no one is ever in the clear of experiencing their own personal nightmare, even those with great faith.
Two true stories of beauty from the ashes, those hard-pressed on every side but not crushed, enduring great suffering but not abandoned. One story leading Mel Putnam in a perennial state of thanksgiving for the more years she has with her bright son, River, while Jeremy and Laura Brooks (who also join us today) also have their hearts settled in thanksgiving for the time they had with Liz's and the privilege of being her parents. Often times, however, as a result of losing her, they have to hold on to hope with all the strength they have.
Stories of pain are a part of life. May we listen, learn, and stretch our hearts to have hope and thanksgiving in any and every circumstances.
Seacoast Church, River and Melanie Putnam and most importantly Jeremy and Laura Brooks dedicate this episode to the lovely and bright young woman who is now interceding for us who are still seeing dimly: Elizabeth "Liz" Brooks. [10.28.02 - 3/14/21]
In this episode Melanie Putnam / Facebook River Putnam / Facebook Mel's Facebook Group, Cancer Warrior Moms / Facebook Jeremy and Laura Brooks Pray for Liz Group / Facebook Zoey Clement, guest host and narrator Joey Svendsen, host / Instagram
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27 Sep 2023
62 - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (Part 2): Liz's Homecoming
00:35:03
[In Episode 61, part 1 of this two-part series for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month presents two journeys of two children who battled cancer: River Putnam and Elizabeth "Liz" Brooks]
Today the rest of Liz's story is shared through the accounts of her parents who had to temporarily say good-bye to their daughter in 2021. They continue the tribute to a daughter their hearts beat fondly for, as they process out loud, grief, faith and a desperate "holding on to hope," amidst such great pain.
On the day of Liz's homecoming, what Jeremy and Laura Brooks witnessed seemed to be their daughter's few moments in "the in-between," as it appeared that angels were in full force to peacefully take Liz's soul to eternity.
Stories of pain are a part of life. May we listen, learn, and stretch our hearts to have hope and thanksgiving in any and every circumstances.
Seacoast Podcast, River and Melanie Putnam and most importantly Jeremy and Laura Brooks dedicate these episodes to the lovely and bright young woman who is now interceding for us who are still seeing dimly: Elizabeth "Liz" Brooks. [10.28.02 - 3/14/21]
In this episode Jeremy and Laura Brooks Pray for Liz Group / Facebook Zoey Clement, guest host and narrator Joey Svendsen, host / Instagram Closing Prayer // Melanie Putnam / Facebook River Putnam / Facebook
Mel's Facebook Group, Cancer Warrior Moms / Facebook
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02 Oct 2023
63 - The Hillsong Church Documentary: Thoughts and Reflections (w/ Josh Surratt)
00:51:20
After watching the heart-wrenching and unfortunately very disturbing documentary on Hillsong Church, The Secrets of Hillsong, Lead Pastor Josh Surratt joins regular hosts, Pastors Jack Hoey III and Joey Svendsen to reflect on what they saw and learned from the documentary.
The three reflect on the tough question of whether Hillsong’s leaders originally started with admirable aspirations and motivations for a healthy church, that simply went awry. They also ponder any level of responsibility Josh holds to assert continual transparency and openness concerning the environment of Seacoast Church; a church that although behind the scenes is far from perfect, consistently lacks the primary ingredients that led to such a toxic church culture at Hillsong, as the leadership at Seacoast is very motivated with great care to keep each member safe.
Hillsong's downfall and exposure of corruption left many in distress and regret, second-guessing the value of their energy and personal investment over the years at Hillsong Church.
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09 Oct 2023
64 - Nobody's Perfect (w/ Derek Minor)
00:48:08
Derek Minor has been in the "rap game" for a long time and over the years has made numerous albums, started a non-profit, produced albums for other artists and established himself as one of the main hosts on the Relevant Podcast (one of the most downloaded Christian podcasts out there).
In recent years, Derek went through a bout of depression and took a journey of soul- searching that compelled him to seek (and find) true contentment and deep happiness. To do this, he had to face his own demons, including "daddy wounds" and hurt caused by the church. Most importantly, he had to look in the mirror with honesty.
A culmination of his journey is captured in his recent album, "Nobody's Perfect." The album, full of grit, honesty, compassion and hope is the reference point of this conversation Derek had with host, Joey Svendsen. You'll hear his story through his words on this interview and through the songs on his album, which are intertwined throughout the episode. Get ready for a dose of hope, a story of perseverance and a testimony of restoration from the Most High. And hip-hop fans, get ready to bob that head.
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16 Oct 2023
65 - A Worship Pastor and a USA Women's World Cup Soccer-Winning Personal Trainer
01:00:06
Tara and Greg Banks have been a part of Seacoast for the vast majority of time the church has existed. Seacoast folks who attend the Mount Pleasant Campus have been led in worship by Tara Banks for 30 years. Earlier in the year, she released a devotional that she wrote, Waiting on Wonders: 40 Days of Wonder. In this episode, Tara discusses the deeper truths and vital practices that God has shown her through decades of seeking Him, all of which influenced the content in her devotional.
While the two are at it, they share a more intimate look at their lives, their marriage and faith. Greg traveled with the US World Cup Soccer Winning Women's team as a personal trainer. Given his background, listeners hear a bit about human anatomy 101. Included also is a "behind the scenes" look at what happens when a professional athlete gets hurt on the field and Clemson fans will enjoy Greg's professional perspective concerning a decision involving the great Deshaun Watson playing through an ACL tear to end Carolina Gamecock's 5-game winning streak in the state's rivalry.
World Cup Soccer Champs + learning healthy spiritual practices = a heck of a conversation. At least we think so.
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23 Oct 2023
66 - All About Girls and Boys (but mostly girls)
00:58:15
Andi Andrew, with us today, released a book about two years ago titled, "Friendship -- It's Complicated." This book focuses on connections specifically amongst women, and as Andi describes certain "complications" more common in relationships between two females, the general question at hand in this podcast episode is: Just how different (and to what degree) are "guys and girls" from one another?
Andi Andrew, Roy Jacques, Joey Svendsen, and new to the podcast, Amy Worley, have an "all things guys and all things girls" conversation. Although there is 100% buy-in amongst all four in the many inherent differences between the genders, they also acknowledge the many exceptions to the cultural stereotyping of "girls should like pink and ballet, while boys should like the color blue and football." Today's discussion takes a look at how narrow views of society are usually unhelpful and often times counterproductive or harmful.
They also discuss some general themes including how transparency differs from vulnerability and instances when forgiveness for a friend may not include reconciliation. Andi also shares the concept of "spiritual midwives" and why they are important in her life.
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11 Oct 2023
On the Ground in Israel (w/ our friend, Marc Turnage)
00:58:15
As we all know, the situation in Israel is grave. Marc Turnage has permanent residence in Israel and after a week in Charleston (last week) with Pastor Greg at The Retreat at Church Creek, returned to Israel the night before the terrorist attacks. While Marc is able to join us from a safer space, his wife and extended family are currently in areas where the violence is more prevalent and the danger more imminent.
Marc reflects with Pastor Greg and host Joey Svendsen his current raw emotions and the current state of affairs from his vantage point in Israel. The three discuss the unprecedented nature of these attacks, Marc unpacks the motivation of Hamas, the three ponder how they see this violence in the context of evil and discuss some of the pitfalls many fall into in an effort to minimize the pure evil behind these ruthless acts being carried out on the innocent.
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19 Oct 2023
[EPISODE REBOOT]: "A Battle With Breast Cancer."
00:50:11
[This episode originally aired on 10.24.22]
Jenny Mayer alongside her husband and mother (Ben Mayer and Debbie Surratt), sit down to talk about Jenny’s battle with breast cancer in 2019-20, a long season that turned their worlds upside down, including their children. Life simply does not play fair.
In this episode, listeners get a glimpse of the havoc a diagnosis like this can have on one's [family, marriage, finances, mental health] as well as the ups and downs of trying to keep the faith in the most challenging and painful of circumstances.
[This episode is dedicated to the strong overcomers who are breast cancer survivors, their loved ones who fought alongside them, and the loved ones of those who fought and lost their battle with breast cancer, on this side of heaven. ]
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30 Oct 2023
67 - Should Christians Watch Horror Movies?
00:58:35
It's a round table discussion with Seacoast folks who have dedicated their lives to Jesus and who also greatly enjoy horror movies. Many people love the thrill of watching movies that fall into this genre, while others don't understand the appeal. From demonic possession and scary hauntings to sadistic killers and bloody gore, the question at hand on this episode: should Christians consume this form of entertainment?
For fans of this movie genre, the episode throughout is also full of discussions on various horror movies, including the contributors' favorites.
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06 Nov 2023
68 - Alzheimer's & Economics: Two Episodes in One.
01:36:07
[Two Episodes in One]
Conversation 1: Alzeihmer's Awareness Month is in November, reminding us all about the needed support for the more than 6.2 million Americans living with this disease and for their family members who face the challenges of caring for loved-ones.
Sara Perry joins Joey, Lynne and Campus Pastor at our West Campus, Jeff Leinberger to give more insight on this disease, including the toil it takes on loved ones. Sarah is the Executive Director at Respite Care Charleston and is a Certified Dementia Practitioner. The four also reflect on family members who battled, sneaking in some laughs during this heavy conversation.
Conversation 2: All about economics, particularly that of the United States; everything from the US Federal Reserve to the mechanics of inflation, two recent presidents who were fiscally responsible, the extent of debt the US carries, the Great Depression, the financial crisis of 2007-2008, China’s impact on our current economy, and predictions for the future. Joey brings in some experts, both from our Seacoast Family: Jack Hoey and David Chorba. These two took it upon themselves to keep things comprehendible to the folks with only general knowledge on this topic. Shall we call this "American Economics for Dummies?"
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27 Nov 2023
71 - Jam-Packed Convos [1]: Enneagram 8, the Surratt Family, Why Did Jesus Get Baptized (and other things)
00:34:48
Many voices and topics in this series, so buckle up. In Part 1, Lisa Surratt, Roy Jacques, Jenny Mayer, and Joey Svendsen talk "Enneagram 8 people," and the four ponder why Jesus -- the Savior Himself-- was baptized. Joey also shares how Lisa was a part of the scariest few seconds of his life. And with two "Surratt sisters" present, Joey probes for some private "behind the scenes" Surratt family info.
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20 Nov 2023
70 - Jesus Revolution and [Top Gun] Maverick: An "At the Movies" Discussion
01:08:03
[Pastors Greg and Josh Surratt talk "Top Gun: Maverick" and "The Jesus Revolution," recent movies that hit the big screen]
On most summers, Seacoast Church does a teaching series called “At the Movies,” in which recent movie releases are dissected a bit, the teaching pastor on that particular Sunday highlighting some helpful applications, mixing in some scripture and showing some of the clips.
Because of copyright issues, any live-feed containing movie clips gets rejected from Youtube and Facebook, two platforms Seacoast Online uses to broadcast Sunday services. Thus, this last summer, a different route was taken on these two platforms, essentially an aired video podcast with that weekend’s speaker, a conversation about the movie and about their sermon from various angles.
What you hear today are two of those conversations: Pastor Greg talking about The Jesus Revolution and Pastor Josh Surratt on Maverick, i.e. Top Gun part II.
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04 Dec 2023
75 - God, People, Prayer, Mystery (Part 1): People Need to Pray More
01:03:37
[Part 2 of this conversation airs next week: God, People, Prayer, Mystery: Christians Who Believe God is Limited in Power]
Most Christians believe God is all-loving and all-powerful, but if this is the case, why does evil exist and how does prayer fit into the equation?
In part 1 of this double-header, Roy Jacques, and Joey Svendsen push back on many of Chip Judd's views on prayer. The two are more willing to say "I don't know," concerning the finer points prayer, pointing to mystery; while Chip’s beliefs have more emphasis on a human’s responsibility (and ability granted by God) to dictate what happens through prayer.
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27 Nov 2023
72 - Jam-Packed Convos [2]: "The Real Indians," Racial Joking (and other things)
00:36:55
Luke Gaikwad, Director of AV Systems/Technology here at Seacoast, shares what it’s like being from India and living in the US. Alongside Jack, Lynne and Joey, the four question whether or not society is progressing well in how people treat one another, especially the treatment of minorities. Joey wonders whether people could stand to be a bit more light-hearted and loose about what he sees as harmless – even positive – and playful jokes about race.
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27 Nov 2023
73 - Jam-Packed Convos [3]: Steph Curry's Education, Microchips in Sweden, Scarcity of Kindness (and other things)
00:27:46
Tomelex Copeland and Lynne Stroy give a big "NOPE" to the use of microchips people in Sweden are getting inserted with that function as IDs, train-fare and even car keys. Joey wonders why Steph Curry pushed through to graduate college when he doesn't need the money, and lastly the three discuss what appears to be a trend of valuing others' political affiliation and “what side people are on” with divisive issues over kindness, love and the heart of a person.
Most Christians believe God is all-loving and all-powerful, but if this is the case, why does evil exist and how does prayer fit into the equation?
Part two continues the conversation with author and theologian, Thomas J. Oord, explaining a specific belief in God termed "Open Theism."Open Theists suppose that not only is God limited in power, but for God to make people with true freewill, the future isn't knowable even to Him. While most Christians lend no credence to this theological framework, it's yet another way in which many Christians have attempted to reconcile human suffering with the existence of "an all-loving God."
These questions have been baffling the deepest of thinkers for thousands of years. It’s Jack Hoey, Joey Svendsen and Chip Judd with Thomas J. Oord, taking a deep dive into the existence of God and evil.
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27 Nov 2023
74 - Jam-Packed Convos [4]: The Surratt Brothers on their Relationship and How Seacoast Spends Money (and other things)
00:33:09
Pastors and brothers to one another, Jason and Josh Surratt talk a bit about what it's like to lead this church, as they both were only kids when their parents started it back in 1988. They let us in on some of those "brother dynamics" and how they play out in doing ministry together. They also give a snapshot of how Seacoast is spending the money that the generous people of Seacoast contribute together through Seacoast's Legacy Giving.
On this episode Jason Surratt, Older Brother / Facebook Josh Surratt, Younger Brother / Instagram Joey Svendsen, host / Instagram Lynne Stroy, host / Instagram
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13 Nov 2023
69 - Israel, Hamas, and Loving Enemies (w/ Pastors Naeem Fazal and Greg Surratt)
00:58:49
Former pastor at Seacoast Church and Lead Pastor at Mosaic Church in Charlotte, Naeem Fazal was born in Kuwait and is an Ex-Muslim. He wrote a book with the very title: Ex-Muslim. He joins Pastor Greg Surratt and Joey Svendsen to discuss the war in Israel. The three discuss various sentiments many Christians have toward Israel (for some, these sentiments are sacred) and how these thoughts can potentially be a distraction from the church's primary purpose in this world.
Along the way, the three discuss evil, including what the church's role is, in combatting it. One reads in the bible that "we wrestle not against flesh and blood"(Ephesians 6:12) as well as Jesus' command to "love enemies." But there seems to be times in which violence is unavoidable, given the deeper aim at loving and protecting the oppressed. How does one navigate the tension of hating evil while still loving enemies? (Matthew 5:43-47).
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18 Dec 2023
77 - This Christmas, Mourn w/ Those Who Mourn
00:39:56
Send this link to any one who'd benefit from this sort of encouragement during a time of grief during the holidays.
Tis the season to be jolly, unless you are extremely burdened and heavy-laden. In our last two episodes, not only to we want to have fun talking about Christmas and being jolly, we also want to remember those who are suffering or have a family member suffering; and potentially be a resource to help folks navigate this season.
Kate J. Meyer is an author, speaker, licensed professional counselor, and ordained minister. She wrote, Faith Doesn't Erase Grief: Embracing the Experience and Finding Hope. In one of the most helpful new Christian grief books, Meyer blends up-to-date grief psychology, biblical accounts, and everyday stories to (1) Offer a way to acknowledge emotions, (2) Introduce three main phases of early grief, middle grief, and lasting grief, helping you understand and navigate each one, (3) Discuss the continued but changed bond many grievers experience when their loved one is gone. (4) Offer "pause for whisperings" space to record what you’re experiencing, and (5) presents step-by-step tools for coping, such as "Psalms writing."
Tributes Bill Gadol by his wife, Karen Gadol Mary Lou by her daughter Wendi Puthuff Sullivan Fitzgerald by her owner Joy Lynne Erickson "Grams" by her granddaughter Jenna Surratt Lori Fitzgerald by her friend Adam Martin Roz Page by her husband Perry Page.
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18 Dec 2023
78 - This Christmas, Rejoice w/ Those Who Rejoice
01:14:34
Tis the season to be jolly, unless you are extremely burdened and heavy-laden. In our last two episodes, not only to we want to have fun talking about Christmas and being jolly, we also want to remember those who are suffering or have a family member suffering; and potentially be a resource to help folks navigate this season.
Rejoicing during this season by talking favorite christmas songs, debating when christmas songs should be listened to (and stopped listening to), discussing whether Christmas celebrations are rooted in pagan worship and whether that's even something that should be bothersome if true. Amy Worley, Andi Andrew, Jack Hoey, Lynne Stroy and Joey Svendsen also share good and bad Christmas memories while chestnuts are roasting on an open fire.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
02 Jan 2024
79 - "Girl in the Spotlight" w/ Angie Mizzell
01:03:24
A real story of letting go of one's life,losing it to find the abundant life God wants to lead all humanity to(Matthew 10:39). Growing up and still residing in Charleston S.C, by age 25, Angie Mizzell was a morning news anchor at a top-rated television station. She had married her college sweetheart, and scenes from their wedding day ran on the evening news. She’d achieved everything her mom had wanted for her and what she thought she wanted for herself. But after signing with an agent who promised to take her career to the next level, Angie began to realize that a future in the spotlight would not dim a past filled with childhood trauma and loss. As a television journalist, she’d made a living by exploring and reporting other people’s stories; it was time to examine her own.
In her coming-of-age memoir, “Girl in the Spotlight,”Angie shares a heartfelt and hopeful story of arriving at a crossroads, getting lost in the darkness, learning to let go, and finding her way back home. Angie joins in studio, fresh off this new release.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
09 Jan 2024
80 - Irene Rollins: Overcoming Addiction and Reframing Shame
00:59:02
Addiction hurts those who struggle as well as those who love the one doing the battling. Irene Rollins shares how her alcohol addiction almost cost her everything most dear to her. This story and what she's learned on her journey is the foundation of her book Reframe Your Shame: Experience Freedom from What Holds You Back. If you struggle with addiction, you are loved, and as long as there's breath in your lungs, your story can be redeemed.
With Lynne Stroy, Tomelex Copeland, and Joey Svendsen contributing to the conversation with Irene, the four also discuss the nature of women being competitive with one another; they talk about whether they have a special trust in businesses who claim to have Christian owners and navigate whether it's ever too late to bring up a grievance to one who has offended.
Irene Rollins is a certified emotional intelligence coach; she loves to study human behavior, enabling her to understand a wide variety of people and guide them to be the best version of themselves through her teaching, writing, and coaching.
After almost twenty-five years in full-time ministry, serving as Senior Pastors of a thriving church called i5 City, Irene and her husband Jimmy felt a shift in their ministry focus. Irene and Jimmy founded the ministry of TWO = ONE with a mission to help build strong marriages that result in healthy families that impact our communities for the better.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
15 Jan 2024
81 - A Conversation On the Experiences of Black Women in America
00:58:13
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the topic at hand in this episode is the beauty, strength and complexity of humanity through the lenses of two women, Deloris Mastrianni and Tamara Brown. Both of them African-American women and part of the Seacoast Church family, they tell their personal stories marked with perseverance and faith while sharing some insight and opinions on the legacy and importance of black women in America.
At top of episode, Lynne Stroy and Joey Svendsen discuss their sentiments on how they personally interact with "starting fresh" in the new year, and Joey shares some personal feelings on his strengths and weaknesses as a podcaster.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
23 Jan 2024
82 - God and Healing with Becky Johnson of Jesus Culture
00:58:06
Former punk-rock, self-loathing, self-harmer, now a minister of the gospel and leader at one of the most influential Christian ministries in America; and it all started when a stranger handed her a compact disc, (google it, youngsters) strongly encouraging her to give it a listen. While listening, the ensuing healing and transformation brought to her by the Holy Spirit would drastically change the trajectory of her life and vastly increase the amount of hope in her heart.
Given that Becky is also a former student at Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry, we also ponder and process the topic of supernatural healings. Why don't we see more healings? Why does there seem to be more healings in developing countries? Is it a cop-out to end certain prayer requests with "...if it's your will?" These questions and many more on the topic of Jesus and supernatural healings.
If you enjoy this episode, you may enjoy last years mini-series on a corporate healing season Seacoast Church experienced in 2019, leaving the culture at Seacoast changed forever. Here's a link to the first episode of that 4-part series: EP 1 of Healing Series.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
30 Jan 2024
83 - What the Church Needs to Know About Domestic Violence
01:17:57
Domestic violence does not always include intoxication and assault. It takes on many different forms; and in churches (just like everywhere else), it’s happening right under our noses. Erin Norton, former victim of domestic abuse, joins the podcast to talk all things domestic violence, including many commonly held misconceptions. She's advocated for victims in varying capacities for 7 years. Given her love for the church and strong belief in the gospel of Jesus, she also has an invested interest in helping Christians see how centuries of misapplying various part of the bible, especially pertaining to marriage, has left many people [mostly women] unnecessarily vulnerable to abuse.
Sitting with hosts Lynne Stroy and Joey Svendsen, the three also manage to fit in some discourse on single-parenting and the infamous "Will Smith slap."
At the top of the episode, fellow Seacoaster and regular to the podcast, Julie Hiott, shares her personal story of being abused in her marriage.
Domestic Violence Emergency Contacts National Hotline: 800-799-7233 or Text START to 88788 Local Shelter (Charleston, SC) and Resource: My Sister's House 1-800-273-HOPE
Erin Norton is Director of EmpowHer, a Christian women's empowerment ministry at the College of Charleston, Campus Ministry director for the Charleston Atlantic Presbytery at the Citadel, Director of Worship at Parkside Church, Pursuing a Master's in Divinity at Dubuque Theological Seminary, currently scheduling and teaching church wide trainings for church leaders interested in learning more about domestic violence.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
06 Feb 2024
84 - "Baby Grace," Cast Member of Little House on the Prairie TV Series (Wendi Lee)
01:03:31
Wendi Lou Lee spent many years of her childhood on the set of the television series, Little House on the Prairie. She played "Baby Grace," the fourth daughter in the Ingalls family. On this episode of our podcast, Wendi shares some inside scoops on the TV show, takes us through the journey of life on set, and discusses her life-changing run-in with a brain tumor as an adult. Her memoir, Red Tail Feathers: Dare to Discover the Beauty of Grace, is a more in-depth take on this journey, highlighting how she felt God's presence and grace through it all. She also wrote A Prairie Devotional, daily readings and prayers based on the Little House TV series.
At the top of the episode, Lynne and Roy give Joey some constructive criticism on a recent episode about race, in which Joey had some regrets.
Little House on the Prairie TV series (1974-1983) was based on the Little House best-selling book series, written biographically by Laura Ingalls Wilder. The series shares the struggle of frontier-living in a post-Civil War, 19th century America. Famous actor, Michael Landon, (Bonanza) who played "Pa Ingalls," had a major hand in using the show to address issues, such as adoption, alcoholism, faith, poverty, blindness, racism, child abuse, and even rape. Although predominantly a drama, the program has many lighthearted and comedic moments, as well.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
20 Feb 2024
86 - A.I., the Future of America and more (w/ Jack Hoey x 2)
00:56:41
Two regulars to the podcast join the show together for the first time as a "father and son duo." Both part of the Seacoast family for over 20 years, Jack Hoey Jr. (the father) and Jack Hoey III (the son) talk to Joey and Lynne about the future of America, whether Artificial Intelligence holds the capacity to create art or of being a threat to humanity; today's staggeringly low birthrates, TheWaffle House, and other subjects they've written about on their new Substack account, Matter at Hand.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
05 Mar 2024
88 - Braving Change (w/ Andi Andrew)
00:58:43
Change often brings about reasons to celebrate. Other times, it brings grief. One can be sure that change will happen and often times, it will take courage to confront. Today Andi Andrew takes listeners through her journey of immense change, grief and deep soul searching, these life transitions resulting in some deep, soul growth. She captures these pivotal moments and all the life-changing lessons that followed in her newest book, "Braving Change: Release the Past, Welcome Growth, and Trust Where God Is Leading You."
At top of episode, the host crew dissect a recent social media exchange involving a famous christian author. It seems as if Joey is the most gullible of the group. Andi Andrew / Instagram / Website / Book / Podcast Lynne Stroy, host / Instagram Joey Svendsen, host / Instagram Jack Hoey III, host / Instagram Tomelex Copeland, host / Facebook
With the guidance of his heavenly Father, the support from loving community, a heavy dose of brokenness and a determination to learn healthier ways of thinking and living, Pastor Ike can now share to us his real-life story of Romans 8:28. His book "Good Baggage" reads like a handbook that can be applied and implemented by all readers, but especially those with similar childhood baggage.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
12 Mar 2024
89 - Comedy and Christian Culture (w/ Shama4realz)
00:58:59
Comedian, Shama Mrema ("shama4realz") loves the church and enjoys making "church folks" laugh. His Instagram features comedy sketches about evangelical culture, and the comments show that many Christians share the same humor. But, is there a line one can cross, when making light of Christian culture? Can one take it too far? In this week’s episode, you’ll get to know a little about Shama's background, including his origins in Tanzania East Africa, his current dwelling in Greenville, South Carolina, and how he stumbled upon comedy. Joey and Shama discuss the Christian faith, comedy in general, and the various facets of how Shama brings the two together.
At the top of the episode, Roy, Lynne, and Tomelex have a conversation on the same topic of comedy, and also reflect on Roy and Lynne's trips to Africa, including Lynne's awareness of being perceived not by her common color with many Africans, but rather her status as an American.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
19 Mar 2024
90 - Debating "The Billy Graham Rule."
00:54:20
In many evangelical circles, the practice of avoiding "alone time" with a member of the opposite sex can be common. The idea is to avoid the temptation to connect emotionally, or physically with another person outside of one’s own marriage. Evangelist, Billy Graham and his team lived by a set of rules to uphold integrity, and this one, nicknamed, “The Billy Graham Rule” is the topic of our discussion.
One of our guests, Pastor Chip Judd, has counseled countless married couples through affairs and divorces. He believes that the intimacy (not necessarily physical) found in one-on-one encounters opens the door to trouble and is not worth the risk.
But, Bea Wray and Charlotte Cox, both part of the Seacoast family, claim to be negatively impacted by this “rule." They argue that it puts males and females on unequal professional ground, with a disparity in males having more opportunities, especially in church ministry, where most pastors are men. They also believe that this rule doesn't get to the root of the issue and could even exasperate the problem it's setting out to solve.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
02 Apr 2024
92 - Three Christians, Three Divorces, the Church, God's Grace and Restoration
01:08:09
Statistics show that half of all marriages end in divorce, including couples inside and outside the church. God hates divorce, but loves mankind; and makes us new creations. The Bible also says where sin abounds, grace abounds even more. Although theological implications of divorce are touched on a bit, the episode as a whole shares the heart of three people. All are a part of Seacoast Church who love the Lord, want to please their maker, have walked through the pain of divorces, have been restored by God, and have some important insight for the Church.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
26 Mar 2024
91 - The 100 Most Asked Questions about God and the Bible
01:07:45
Shea Michael Houdmann is the founder and CEO of Got Questions Ministries. For more than two decades he and his team have been reading, reviewing, and/or answering hundreds of thousands of questions about God, the Bible, and Christianity. He has several degrees in the areas of biblical studies and theology and is currently pursuing a doctorate of ministry at Dallas Theological Seminary.
Gotquestions.org, where most of their work is carried out, is visited by 18 million visitors per month, meaning: a lot of people have questions. After 22 years of fielding questions about topics ranging from salvation, heaven, hell, Jesus and scripture, to suffering, sexuality, and race, Shea decided to compile these questions into a book, The 100 Most Asked Questions about God and the Bible (releasing in April).
Joey Svendsen and Jack Hoey Jr. find out a bit more about the organization, it's beginnings and how the team at "Got Questions" approach this serious undertaking of answering questions, many in which finite man simply cannot know for sure. The three talk belief, doubt, and discuss a few of these top 100 questions.
At the top of the episode, the host team continues some reflection on The Billy Graham Rule and talk the complexities of Jesus.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
09 Apr 2024
93 - A "Feel Good Story" of a Beautiful Reunion
00:52:52
Seacoast staff member, Ann Meyer, never knew her biological parents. However, after submitting her DNA to trace her ancestry, she discovered family members in an unexpected way. Ann shares about her life growing up in a loving home with her adoptive parents, and the moment she realized that her lifelong questions about her family of origin would be answered. You will be moved and encouraged by this adoption reunion story of love, gratitude, and sacrifice.
At the top of the episode, Amy Worley, Lynne Stroy and Joey Svendsen talk about the evolution of pants, radical forgiveness, and people who take delight in the thought of hell for others to pay for their misdeeds.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
16 Apr 2024
94 - New Marriage, Same Couple (Josh and Katie Walters)
00:59:02
Over 15 years ago, Josh and Katie Walters arrived to Seacoast Church desperate for healing in their marriage after an extramarital affair pushed them to a breaking point. Navigating the pain together, they began experiencing the redemptive story that the Great Shepherd was already writing. Now, leaders at Seacoast Church, they have established a healthy marriage, and recently released their memoir, New Marriage, Same Couple: Don't Let Your Worst Days Be Your Last Days. In the book, Josh and Katie lay out the principles they learned in that difficult season, and in this episode, they share a snapshot of their story.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
23 Apr 2024
95 - How Have You Been, Amie Patrick?
00:53:10
After losing her husband in May 2020 to the ruthlessness of mental illness, Amie Patrick has journeyed through challenging circumstances and navigated through pain to arrive at growth and excitement for the future. On this episode, she shares personal areas in which she's stretched herself and how the struggle of "worry" looks different having gone through a tragedy. Amie also shares wisdom on the importance of "embodied faith," the unhealthy allure of social media, and some deeper spiritual insight that has given her peace and paved the way for future growth.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
14 May 2024
98 - Gifted Pastor and Counselor Faces His Own Struggle w/ Anxiety and Panic Disorder
00:47:58
[Here's a list of every past podcast episode, dealing with mental health]
Pastor and Counselor, Chip Judd has helped thousands of people work through life’s challenges, including many Seacoast staff members. With over 40 years of professional experience, he works to instill a new and healthy view of God, while teaching good mental health practices in the process.
But, over ten years ago, during a successful and busy season of life, Chip personally drifted from the healthy practices he taught others and paid a huge price, finding himself in a severe bout with anxiety and panic attacks. On this episode, Chip tells his story, shares what he learned during his struggles and recovery, and offers listeners free therapy and spiritual encouragement.
Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.
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