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

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54 - Abusive Pastors, Fallen Mega Churches. And What About Seacoast? Aug 07, 2023

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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.
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In this episode
Kathy Roseborough / Instagram
Joey Svendsen / Instagram
Lynne Stroy / Instagram
Chip Judd / Instagram
Jack Hoey III, host / Instagram
Laura Barringer / Instagram / Book / Website
Hayden Corr / Instagram
Sarah Eller / Instagram
Robbie Madison / Instagram
Zach Bolen / Instagram / Spotify / Apple Music
Special Music
Natasha Gray's "Stones" is from her newest album "Reminders" // Spotify / Apple Music
Zach Bolen's "A Thousand Shores," courtesy of his band Citizens, is from the album "I Can't Find the Edges of You" // Spotify / Apple Music
Executive Producer: Josh Surratt
Producer/Editor: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: JT Price
Sound Engineer: Katelyn Vandiver
Music, theme song: Joel T. Hamilton Music

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Producer/Editor/host: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn Vandiver

53 - But the Bible Doesn't Say That Jul 31, 2023

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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.
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Marc Turnage // Website / Podcast / Substack
Kathy Roseborough / Instagram
Joey Svendsen, host / Instagram
Lynne Stroy, host / Instagram
Executive Producer: Josh Surratt
Producer/Editor: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: JT Price
Sound Engineer: Katelyn Vandiver
Music, theme song: Joel T. Hamilton Music

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Producer/Editor/host: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn Vandiver

52 - Is Speaking in Tongues Really a Thing? Jul 24, 2023

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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.
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Jack Hoey III / Instagram
Chip Judd / Instagram
Joey Svendsen / Instagram
Lynne Stroy, host / Instagram
Executive Producer: Josh Surratt
Producer/Editor: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: JT Price
Sound Engineer: Katelyn Vandiver
Music, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton Music
Other music: Seacoast Music

Seacoast Podcast is now on Instagram

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Producer/Editor/host: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn Vandiver

51 - The Journey of Michael Gungor Jul 17, 2023

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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.
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Michael Gungor / Site / Spotify / Instagram
Josh Surratt, co-host / Instagram
Lynne Stroy, co-host / Instagram
Joey Svendsen, co-host / Instagram
Executive Producer: Josh Surratt
Producer/Editor: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: JT Price
Sound Engineer: Katelyn Vandiver
Music, theme song: Joel T. Hamilton Music
Other music plays courtesy of: Gungor, The Brilliance

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Producer/Editor/host: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn Vandiver

50 - Dr. Bart Ehrman (New Testament Scholar, Atheist, former Pastor) Jul 10, 2023

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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 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.
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In this episode
Dr Bart Ehrman / Site / Book
Josh Walters, co-host / Instagram
Lynne Stroy, co-host / Instagram
Joey Svendsen, co-host / Instagram
Executive Producer: Josh Surratt
Producer/Editor: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: JT Price
Sound Engineer: Katelyn Vandiver
Music, theme song: Joel T. Hamilton Music
Other music: Seacoast Music

Seacoast Podcast is now on Instagram

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We have a YouTube Channel for videos of all episodes since Jan. 2024.

We'd love to hear from you. E-mail Joey HERE.

Producer/Editor/host: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn Vandiver

49 - Does the Bible Contradict Itself? Jul 03, 2023

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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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In this episode
Julie Hiott / Instagram
Jack Hoey / LinkedIn
Chip Judd / Instagram
Josh Walters, co-host / Instagram
Lynne Stroy, co-host / Instagram
Joey Svendsen, co-host / Instagram
Executive Producer: Josh Surratt
Producer/Editor: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: JT Price
Sound Engineers: Mike Ward and Katelyn Vandiver
Music, theme song: Joel T. Hamilton Music

Seacoast Podcast is now on Instagram

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We have a YouTube Channel for videos of all episodes since Jan. 2024.

We'd love to hear from you. E-mail Joey HERE.

Producer/Editor/host: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn Vandiver

48 - Dear Dana, What if Polarity Was No Match for Love? Jun 26, 2023

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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 two also inspired Amy to write individually each of her 600 Facebook friends. This story is captured in Amy’s newest book, “Dear Dana: That time I went crazy and wrote all 580 of my Facebook friends a handwritten letter.”

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.
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Amy and Dana / Book / Site / Video Kelly Clarkson Show
Joey Svendsen, co-host / Instagram
Lynne Stroy, co-host / Instagram
Executive Producer: Josh Surratt
Producer/Editor: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: JT Price
Sound Engineer: Mike Ward
Music, theme song: Joel T. Hamilton Music

Seacoast Podcast is now on Instagram

Be a Patron of the podcast

We have a YouTube Channel for videos of all episodes since Jan. 2024.

We'd love to hear from you. E-mail Joey HERE.

Producer/Editor/host: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn Vandiver

47 - The Rebirth of a Mafia Gangster Jun 19, 2023

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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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In this episode
Robert Borelli / Site / Book
Tomelex Copeland / Instagram
Lynne Stroy, co-host / Instagram
Joey Svendsen, co-host / Instagram
Executive Producer: Josh Surratt
Producer/Editor: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: JT Price
Sound Engineer: Mike Ward
Music, theme song: Joel T. Hamilton Music

Seacoast Podcast is now on Instagram

Be a Patron of the podcast

We have a YouTube Channel for videos of all episodes since Jan. 2024.

We'd love to hear from you. E-mail Joey HERE.

Producer/Editor/host: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn Vandiver

46 - The Secret Life of Introverts Jun 12, 2023

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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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In this episode
Lynne Stroy / Instagram
Joey Svendsen / Instagram
Natasha Gray / Instagram
Jack Hoey III / Instagram
Reflections at end of episode:
Abbie Love / Instagram
Kristin Mabry / Facebook
Executive Producer: Josh Surratt
Producer/Editor: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: JT Price
Sound Engineer: Gabe Dewalk
Music, theme song: Joel T. Hamilton Music
Other music: "Good" by Natasha Gray / Spotify / Apple Music

Seacoast Podcast is now on Instagram

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We have a YouTube Channel for videos of all episodes since Jan. 2024.

We'd love to hear from you. E-mail Joey HERE.

Producer/Editor/host: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn Vandiver

45 - Are Christians Called to Pacifism? (w/ Shane Claiborne and Jack Hoey) Jun 05, 2023

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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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In this episode
Shane Claiborne / Web / Instagram / Ministry
Jack Hoey / LinkedIn
Joey Svendsen, co-host / Instagram
Lynne Stroy, co-host/ Instagram
Executive Producer: Josh Surratt
Producer/Editor: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: JT Price
Sound Engineer: Gabe Dewalk
Music, theme song: Joel T. Hamilton Music
Other music: Seacoast Music