[ 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 Faceb...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 8 min
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...
Nov 13, 2023•59 min
[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...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 36 min
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 discussion...
Oct 30, 2023•59 min
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...
Oct 23, 2023•58 min
[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 th...
Oct 19, 2023•50 min
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...
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr
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...
Oct 11, 2023•58 min
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 demon...
Oct 09, 2023•48 min
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 Jos...
Oct 02, 2023•51 min
[ 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...
Sep 27, 2023•35 min
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. ...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 18 min
[ 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 here to 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 ho...
Sep 18, 2023•55 min
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 ...
Sep 11, 2023•58 min
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 dif...
Sep 04, 2023•51 min
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 leadersh...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 4 min
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 vi...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 17 min
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 f...
Aug 21, 2023•49 min
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 b...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 41 min
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 B...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 9 min
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 mainl...
Jul 24, 2023•51 min
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...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 6 min
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. Click Episode 49 - Does The Bible Contradict Itself," for a "prequel conversation" of this episode with Jack Hoey, Julie Hiott, and Chip Judd. At the t...
Jul 10, 2023•55 min
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...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 3 min
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. The unique correspondence between these t...
Jun 26, 2023•57 min
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...
Jun 19, 2023•56 min
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,...
Jun 12, 2023•53 min
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...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 1 min
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...
May 29, 2023•55 min
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 cul...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 3 min
