The Seacoast Podcast: Things You Won't Hear On Sunday

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.Stay ConnectedWebsite | Facebook Discussion Page I YouTubeOn this EpisodeAmie Patrick / Instagram Joey Svendsen, host / InstagramLynne Stroy, host / InstagramExecutive Producer: Josh SurrattProducer/Editor: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: JT PriceSound Engineer: Katelyn VandiverMusic, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton MusicSince the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.

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.Stay ConnectedWebsite | Facebook Discussion Page I YouTubeIn this EpisodeJosh Walters / Instagram Katie Walters / Instagram Mac Lake / Instagram Cindy Lake / Instagram  Joey Svendsen, host / InstagramScripture Readers:  Abbie Love, Adam Erickson, Charlotte Cox, Brianna McLeod, Luke Gaikwad, Josh Surratt, Ciarrah LindsayExecutive Producer: Josh SurrattProducer/Editor: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: JT PriceSound Engineer: Katelyn VandiverMusic, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton MusicSince the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.

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.  Stay ConnectedWebsite | Facebook Discussion Page I YouTubeOn this EpisodeAnn Meyer / Instagram Joey Svendsen, host / InstagramLynne Stroy, host / InstagramAmy Worley, host / Instagram Music, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton MusicOther Music: Natasha GraySince the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.

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.Stay ConnectedWebsite | Facebook Discussion Page I YouTubeScott Blue / Facebook Noelle Molnar / Instagram  Kelly Spilbor / Instagram Joey Svendsen, host / Instagram Executive Producer: Josh SurrattProducer/Editor: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: JT PriceSound Engineer: Katelyn VandiverMusic, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton Music  Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.

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.  Stay ConnectedWebsite | Facebook Discussion Page I YouTubeOn this EpisodeShea Michael Houdmann / Got Questions Website / BookJoey Svendsen, host / InstagramJack Hoey Jr. / LinkedinLynne Stroy, host / InstagramRoy Jacques, host / FacebookMusic, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton MusicOther Music: Derek MinorSince the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.

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.Stay ConnectedWebsite | Facebook Discussion Page I YouTubeOn this EpisodeBea Wray / Instagram / Book / WebsiteChip Judd / Instagram / WebsiteCharlotte Cox / Instagram Joey Svendsen, host / InstagramExecutive Producer: Josh SurrattProducer/Editor: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: JT PriceSound Engineer: Katelyn VandiverMusic, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton MusicSince the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.

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. Stay ConnectedWebsite | Facebook Discussion Page I YouTubeOn this EpisodeShama4realz / Instagram Lynne Stroy, host / InstagramJoey Svendsen, host / InstagramRoy Jacques, host / Facebook Tomelex Copeland, host / FacebookExecutive Producer: Josh SurrattProducer/Editor: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: JT PriceSound Engineer: Katelyn VandiverMusic, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton MusicMusic also by: Derek MinorSince the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.

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 / InstagramJoey Svendsen, host / InstagramJack Hoey III, host / InstagramTomelex Copeland, host / FacebookStay ConnectedWebsite | Facebook Discussion Page I YouTubeExecutive Producer: Josh SurrattProducer/Editor: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: JT PriceSound Engineer: Katelyn VandiverSince the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.

Pastor Ike Miller unpacks his upbringing that included hurt sustained from the abuse of an alcoholic father.  In his new book, "Good Baggage: How Your Difficult Childhood Prepared You for Healthy Relationships," he outlines how his childhood baggage was used to the betterment of his current relationships with others, now as an adult.  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.  On this episodeIke Miller / Instagram / Book / ChurchLynne Stroy, host / InstagramJoey Svendsen, host / InstagramJack Hoey III, host / InstagramAmy Worley, host / Instagram Stay ConnectedWebsite | Facebook Discussion Page I YouTubeExecutive Producer: Josh SurrattProducer/Editor: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: JT PriceSound Engineer: Katelyn VandiverMusic, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton MusicSince the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.

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, The Waffle House, and other subjects they've written about on their new Substack account, Matter at Hand.  On this episodeJack Hoey Jr. / Linkedin Jack Hoey III / Instagram Lynne Stroy, host / Instagram Joey Svendsen, host / InstagramStay ConnectedWebsite | Facebook Discussion Page I YouTubeExecutive Producer: Josh SurrattProducer/Editor: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: JT PriceSound Engineer: Katelyn VandiverMusic, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton MusicSince the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.

A real-life story, representing a topic that feels better not to think about.  But when there are so many victims,  a continued discussion is warranted.Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted.  (pause to think)Justin Woodbury joins the podcast as a speaker and advocate for survivors of emotional and sexual abuse.When he was a child, he was taken advantage of a woman at his church.  His story is covered in his book, “Sheltered but Not Protected: Learning to Love, Forgive, and Heal After Emotional and Sexual Abuse.” The following is a snapshot of Justin’s journey.  It’s a story that almost ended in complete ruin but at the hands of a great savior, has been and is being restored. On this episodeJustin Woodbury / Website / BookJoey Svendsen, host / Instagram Stay ConnectedGet VIP Feed EarlyWebsite | Facebook Discussion Page I YouTube Intro Narration: Sarah Wolf Executive Producer: Josh Surratt Producer/Editor: Joey Svendsen Sound Engineer/Editor: JT Price Sound Engineer: Katelyn Vandiver Music, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton MusicSince the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.

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. In this episodeWendi Lou Lee / Instagram / Autobiography and Little House Devotion / Website Lynne Stroy, host / InstagramJoey Svendsen, host / InstagramAmy Worley, host / Instagram Roy Jacques, host / Facebook Stay ConnectedWebsite | Facebook Discussion Page | YouTubeExecutive Producer: Josh SurrattProducer/Editor: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: JT PriceSound Engineer: Katelyn VandiverMusic, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton MusicSince the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.

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 ContactsNational Hotline:  800-799-7233 or Text START to 88788Local Shelter (Charleston, SC) and Resource: My Sister's House 1-800-273-HOPEErin 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.In this episodeErin Norton / EmpowHer / Church Julie Hiott / FacebookLynne Stroy, host / InstagramJoey Svendsen, host / InstagramStay ConnectedWebsite | Facebook Discussion Page | YouTubeExecutive Producer: Josh SurrattProducer/Editor: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: JT PriceSound Engineer: Katelyn VandiverMusic, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton MusicSince the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.

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. In this episodeBecky Johnson / Instagram / The Jesus Culture Lynne Stroy, host / InstagramJoey Svendsen, host / InstagramStay ConnectedWebsite | Facebook Discussion Page | YouTubeExecutive Producer: Josh SurrattProducer/Editor: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: JT PriceSound Engineer: Katelyn VandiverMusic, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton MusicSince the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.

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.  In this episodeTamara Brown &Deloris Mastrianni / Linkedin / Promised Land Community Tomelex Copeland, host / FacebookLynne Stroy, host / InstagramJoey Svendsen, host / InstagramStay ConnectedWebsite | Facebook Discussion Page | YouTubeExecutive Producer: Josh SurrattProducer/Editor: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: JT PriceSound Engineer: Katelyn VandiverMusic, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton MusicSince the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.

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. In this episodeIrene Rollins / Instagram / Book / Marriage Ministry Lynne Stroy, host / Instagram Tomelex Copeland, host / Facebook Joey Svendsen, host / InstagramStay ConnectedWebsite | Facebook Discussion PageExecutive Producer: Josh SurrattProducer/Editor: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: JT PriceSound Engineer: Katelyn VandiverMusic, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton MusicSince the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.

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.  In this episodeAngie Mizzell / Instagram / Site / Book / Substack Joey Svendsen, host / InstagramStay ConnectedWebsite | Facebook Discussion PageExecutive Producer: Josh SurrattProducer/Editor: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: JT PriceSound Engineer: Katelyn VandiverMusic, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton Music"Good," played courtesy of Natasha Gray. Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.

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. In this episodeAmy Worley / InstagramAndi Andrew / Instagram Jack Hoey / Instagram Lynne Stroy / Instagram Joey Svendsen / InstagramSpecial Appearances from:Michael Gungor / Spotify and Apple Music Amie Patrick / InstagramShane Claiborne / Site  Stay ConnectedWebsite | Facebook Discussion PageExecutive Producer: Josh SurrattProducer/Editor: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: JT PriceSound Engineer: Katelyn VandiverMusic, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton MusicChristmas music by Seacoast Music: Spotify and Apple Music. Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.

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."In this episodeRev. Kate J. Meyer / Site / Instagram / Book Joey Svendsen / InstagramTributesBill Gadol by his wife, Karen GadolMary Lou by her daughter Wendi Puthuff Sullivan Fitzgerald by her owner Joy Lynne Erickson"Grams" by her granddaughter Jenna SurrattLori Fitzgerald by her friend Adam MartinRoz Page by her husband Perry Page.Stay ConnectedWebsite | Facebook Discussion PageExecutive Producer: Josh SurrattProducer/Editor: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: JT PriceSound Engineer: Katelyn VandiverMusic, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton MusicChristmas music by Seacoast Music: Spotify and Apple Music.  Since the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.

[Part 1 of this two-parter: God, People, Prayer, Mystery: People Need to Pray More]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.Thomas J. Oord / Site / God Can't bookJack Hoey / LinkedinChip Judd / InstagramJoey Svendsen, host / InstagramStay ConnectedWebsite | Facebook Discussion PageExecutive Producer: Josh SurrattProducer/Editor: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: JT PriceSound Engineer: Katelyn VandiverMusic, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton MusicSince the beginning of 2024, this podcast releases fully-produced, video versions of each episode. You can find these on our YouTube Channel.