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The Seacoast Podcast: Things You Won't Hear On Sunday captures meaningful – and often challenging -- conversations that happen off the stage amongst the people of Seacoast. Hang with us and guests we love to learn from, including authors, artists, pastors, and many others who share their stories of struggle and oftentimes, how God's grace brought about peace and redemption. We hope listening in to our discussions revolving around church, theology, and culture will feel like slowing down and hanging with friends. You'll be encouraged, laugh, find solidarity with someone else's story, or see things from a new point of view. What if listening to other perspectives was the first step in loving people with a different point of view? We're giving it a shot.
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Pastors Kristin Young and Naeem Fazal, from Mosaic Church in Charlotte NC team up with hosts, Lynne Stroy and Joey Svendsen to discuss the following six questions: 1. Does God see the average upstanding citizen & Bin Laden differently or both as mere sheep who He loves? 2. Should Christians be less angry than the general public? 3. Is it true that Jesus was rarely mad at sin? 4. Is unity in the church possible when both sides see "the other side" as dan...
At a young age, Pastor David Scarlett of His Glory Ministries had achieved success, financial stability, and had a promising future—yet when his marriage began to fall apart, his accomplishments offered little comfort. This crisis pushed him to seek a deeper, more authentic faith in Jesus. Later in life, Pastor David suffered a severe case of botulism after eating a chili dog—an event he says led to his death and a vivid encounter with heaven. Though only five minutes had passed in the ...
[In honor of Black History Month, we're highlighting some past conversations recorded with some former guests with diverse experiences] 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...
Culture appears more inclusive than ever—from commercials featuring people with disabilities to news anchors who don’t fit outdated beauty standards. But is this genuine social progress or savvy branding designed to boost profits? With this topic at hand, Joey, Jack, and Lynne explore whether corporate generosity is heartfelt or image driven. Along the way, they reflect on the chaos of COVID-19 and the unique challenges large churches like Seacoast Church faced. The three also spe...
[In honor of Black History Month, we're highlighting some past conversations recorded with some former guests with diverse experiences] 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 pra...
Long-time Seacoaster, Jack Hoey, Jr. joins the podcast to discuss the valuable insight found in his new book, "Becoming Yourself: A Perspective on Christian Character." As a young adult, Jack revered his father and wanted to emulate his positive attributes. So, he approached this endeavor in a way that he metaphorically describes as "putting on a jacket" for a quick outer fix of becoming his dad. He soon realized that real heart change takes time and comes from within. In this discussio...
[In honor of Black History Month, we're highlighting some past conversations recorded with some former guests with diverse experiences] African American leaders 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 d...
Martin Schanley serves on the Seacoast Church Online production team—and he has some stories. From his time as a Los Angeles police officer during the 1992 riots to his work as a chef cooking for (and meeting) numerous celebrities, Martin brings some unique fun to the podcast. He even challenges the common stereotype that celebrities are snobby or entitled by sharing his personal experiences with very famous people who were kind, generous, and genuinely personable. Joined by hosts Tomel...
1[In honor of Black History Month, we're highlighting some past conversations recorded with some former guests with diverse experiences] 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 a...
In this episode, you’ll hear the stories of three men whose lives were deeply impacted by the Seacoast Men’s Hike—stories of honesty, courage, unexpected grace and healing from sexual addiction, and the pain of past sexual abuse. The hike is a powerful experience where men leave their cell phones behind and spend three nights trekking through mountainous wilderness with a single goal: seeking God together. Ladies, there is a women’s hike for you, too. Along the way, the co...
Author of the devotional, "Gazing at God: A 40-Day Journey to Greater Freedom of Self," Pastor Sharon Hodde Miller joins the podcast to discuss the power and the freedom found in turning away from self-centeredness and turning toward God. Pastor Sharon incorporates her personal story into the conversation as she explores self-esteem, ambition, and how one balances an "others-centered life" while also maintaining healthy self-care. At the top of the episode, hosts Ciarrah Lindsay, Bri M...
Pastor Greg is back in this final episode of a two-part series, sharing a health update following his recent bout with cancer, discussing his motivation to avoid ruffling feathers whenever possible, and talking about the meaningful work he's doing at The Retreat at Church Creek, helping pastors to live well and finish strong. Pastor Greg answers an assortment of questions from hosts Roy Jacques, Lynne Stroy, and Joey Svendsen, as well as patrons of this podcast including, but not limite...
In this conversation, Pastor Greg Surratt reflects on Seacoast's growth and humble beginnings, sharing some interesting insight on how it all began, he discusses the complexities of leadership, how he navigates controversy — and why he often prefers to avoid it. He shares insights on cultivating a strong church culture, the role of music in personal nostalgia, and offers thoughtful advice for the new year, emphasizing the importance of community and support in both personal and professi...
In this conversation, Lyndon Harris shares his profound forgiveness journey that began after the events of 9/11. Lyndon is a speaker and forgiveness coach who helps people with topics like the importance of self-forgiveness, forgiveness for others, and forgiveness of the cards that life deals us. On this episode, he discusses his own story of how withholding forgiveness had a grave impact on his life. But, after years of turmoil, forgiveness helped put the pieces of his life back toget...
[This episode originally aired Jan 14th 2025] Five different conversations, including the insights of seven Pastors, all of them giving what they find to be helpful mindsets and practices that can lead to healthier living with more peace and hope. Be a Patron of the Podcast! Pastors in order of appearance: Josh Walters / Instagram Katie Walters / Instagram Joel Delph / Instagram Kristin Mabry / Facebook Russ Miller / Instagram Josh Surratt / Instagram Lisa Surratt / Instagram Be a Patron ...
This episode revolves around the documentary "Mark - A Call to Action." A complementary viewing for podcast listeners can be found at the following link: "Mark - A Call to Action." Mark Bookman, whose life story is at the center of the documentary (and this podcast episode), persevered through immense physical disabilities. His sister, Rachel, heartbreakingly shared the same condition. Producer of the film, Ron Small joins host Joey Svendsen alongside Seacoasters Mary Tutterow and Mady ...
Reflecting on Christmas, Tomelex derails Joey’s icebreaker question with an intense fear of being killed by an animal, sending the crew into a hilarious detour about bears — including the shocking truth that polar bears are known to actively hunt humans. Eventually, the conversation circles back to the Christmas spirit as podcast patron L.B. Danzler joins to share why he supports the show before facing a rapid-fire round of all things Christmas. The rest of the episode dives into interesting ...
[This episode originally aired on Mental Health and Mission of the Church Podcast w/ Chip Judd. You can subscribe to his YouTube Channel here, where you will find a video version of this conversation] Hey, Seacoast. You’re about to meet Lauren, the woman whose decision changed my life forever. After 8 years of battling lung disease, I was running out of breath—literally. I was nearing the end of what my body could handle. Then came the call: “We have a match.”.” Those lungs belonged t...
[Go to www.seacoast.org/grief for more resources and support] Christmas brings out the jolliest of hearts for many — but for others, the season can stir up deep pain, longing, and grief. This year is Jill Forbes’ second Christmas since the sudden and unexpected passing of her husband, and in this conversation, she invites listeners into what this season looks like for her now. Jill shares her story with hosts Lynne Stroy and Joey Svendsen, opening up about what she’s learned so far, how she’...
In Episode 93, “A Feel-Good Story of a Beautiful Reunion," Seacoast staff member, Ann Meyer shared her story of being reunited with her biological family. Her mother and father made a difficult but loving decision to give Ann up for adoption—an act of deep sacrifice and love for their baby girl. In this Thanksgiving episode, you’ll hear from Ann’s biological mother, Donna Radford. Donna shares her heart of gratitude for being reconnected with her daughter, while also reflecting on the ...
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