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 nightma...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 14 min
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 Hallowee...
Oct 31, 2022•36 min
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 circumstan...
Oct 24, 2022•50 min
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 praye...
Oct 17, 2022•46 min
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 ...
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 9 min
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 spari...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 1 min
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 ass...
Sep 26, 2022•49 min
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 fr...
Sep 19, 2022•55 min
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 J...
Sep 12, 2022•36 min
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 discus...
Sep 08, 2022•35 min
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 he...
Sep 05, 2022•43 min
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 ...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 6 min
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....
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 16 min
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...
Jul 21, 2022•3 min
