Backstage With The Simple Church

Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Josh Mitchell talk with Lead Pastor Justin Haigler after the message from Sunday November 16th all about having an attitude of gratitude. Justin talks about why he sang "Where I Find God" by Larry Fleet and Morgan Wallen, looks back on experiences with his family and saving up for a car, and talks about why everyone benefits getting out of their comfort zone and doing som...

Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Josh Mitchell talk with Lead Pastor Justin Haigler about the message from this Sunday starting with Josh's apologies and corrections from last week's controversial Thanksgiving food takes.  Justin reflects on Matthew 8:14-17 with the 10 lepers being healed, how noisy modern life is, and how he stops to reflect and be grateful.  Join us each Monday on Facebook Live at 3:30...

Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Josh Mitchell talk with Lead Pastor Justin Haigler about the message from this Sunday all about comfort and gratitude. Justin reflects on why it's so difficult to Do good, why we miss so many things we have to be grateful for, and a decade plus of working with Africa New Life in Rwanda. Join us each Monday on Facebook Live at 3:30 pm via The Simple Church Facebook Page to...

Josh Mitchell hosts solo this week with producer Jordan Phillips to talk to Lead Pastor Justin Haigler about the message from this Sunday. Justin shares the impact words have had in his own life, and why we as Christians can literally change the world with our words. Join us each Monday on Facebook Live at 3:30 pm via The Simple Church Facebook Page to ask your questions in real time, or email us...

Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Josh Mitchell have Care Pastor Bryan Reed on today to discuss Bryan's message from this Sunday. Bryan shares thoughts from his message this past Sunday, stories from people sharing their wounds after addiction and loss, and Producer Jordan Phillips shares stories from working on the road in Washington D.C. when someone tried to break into their event.  Join us each Monday...

We're off this week, but wanted to share an interview from 2018 with former Compassion International CEO Wess Stafford.  We were honored to host Dr. Wess Stafford in 2018 to talk about his work at Compassion International and what a difference child sponsorship can make. We encourage everyone to check out www. Compassion.com as well as Africa New Life, where the Simple Church partners to sponsor k...

Host Evan Semanco is joined today by Lead Pastor Justin Haigler and his better half, Angie Haigler, to talk about the message from this Sunday, October 5th, 2025 and the Do Good Store (if you missed the message, check it out first on demand on The Simple Church App or our Youtube Channel, links below).  Justin shares more in depth how the Do Good Store got started (and why he ran from it for 3 yea...

Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Josh Mitchell are on their own this week to discuss Evan's message from this Sunday. Evan and Josh discuss filling in to speak, having a vision for your life, whats breaking your heart, some moon landing talk and more. Join us each Monday on Facebook Live at 3:30 pm via The Simple Church Facebook Page to ask your questions in real time, or email us Podcast@thesimplechurch...

Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Josh Mitchell are joined by Pastor Justin Haigler to discuss his message from this Sunday, why it's so difficult to collectively process all that's happening in the world, honoring Simple Church Partner Sammy San Angleo, and why the One Another verses still matter today. Join us each Monday on Facebook Live at 3:30 pm via The Simple Church Facebook Page to ask your questi...

Host Evan Semanco is joined by Pastor Justin Haigler to unpack a difficult, tragic week and how the decisions about what to discuss on Sunday mornings at The Simple Church are made. Justin discusses tragedies in our own community like the loss of a long time Simple Church partner, first responders in Bossier City, the Charlie Kirk assisnation, and more.  Join us each Monday on Facebook Live via Th...

Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Josh Mitchell are joined by Justin and special guest Putt Putman to talk about crazy things from the message on 09/07/25 at The Simple Church.  Justin and Putt get real talking about what God has done in Putt's family and Putts own life, how he ended up speaking in the service, and why he might not ever do it again. Join us each Monday on Facebook Live to ask your questio...

Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Josh Mitchell host special guests JD and Courtney Stephens to talk about the incredible ministry they are doing for special needs families. JD shares about quitting his successful career as a high school baseball coach to start a non-profit, and his wife Courtney adds what it was like for their family to go through this shift and what God did in both of their lives to end...

Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Josh Mitchell discuss the kickoff of the new series That's Crazy from the message on 08/31/25 at The Simple Church.  Josh and Evan share some things they think are crazy, and we want to hear yours! If you see something crazy, email Justin@thesimplechurch.tv over the next few weeks, pictures and videos are even better. Then they get into chasing lions, facing fear, and wha...

Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Josh Mitchell are here to answer even more questions with the return of Bryan Reed, Care Pastor at the Simple Church and Masters of Divinity holder. The Simple Church is going through a series called "Asking for a Friend", and we've had more questions submitted then we could get to in a year, so we are answering more of your questions today.   We need your feedback! We're...

Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Josh Mitchell are joined by Justin and Angie Haigler to continue the conversation about marriage from the message on 08/24/25 at The Simple Church.  Justin and Angie get real talking about their own marriage and struggles, why the church doesn't talk enough about sex, and an update on Angie's granny pajamas. Join us each Monday on Facebook Live to ask your questions in re...

Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Josh Mitchell are here to answer your questions with the return of the Wolf, Greg Walker. The Simple Church is going through a series called "Asking for a Friend", and we've had more questions submitted then we could get to in a year, so for the next few weeks we're tackling some on the podcast. Today Greg answers some questions about Hell and the afterlife, and it gets d...

Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Josh Mitchell are joined by Justin and Angie Haigler to continue the conversation about parenting from the message on 08/17/25 at The Simple Church! Justin and Angie share what they wish they had done differently as a parent, one piece of advice for every parent Justin wish they had done earlier, and even some flabby arm talk.    We need your feedback! We're working on ch...

Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Josh Mitchell are here to answer your questions, while producer Jordan Phillips is just asking his own. The Simple Church is going through a series called "Asking for a Friend", and we've had more questions submitted then we could get to in a year, so for the next few weeks we're tackling some on the podcast. Today's topics include giants in the Bible, dinosaurs, and pond...

The Backstage with The Simple Church podcast started in January 2020, and 5+ years later we're now 300 episodes in and excited to share with you some big changes, starting with our new permanent co-host, Middle School Pastor, Josh Mitchell! Scott Odom, founder of the podcast, has found a new career and we are sad to see him go, but excited about this new chapter with Josh! Co-Host Evan Semanco and...

Today we're continuing the Backstage Interview Series with our interview with one of our favorite comedians, Michael Jr.! We brought Michael Jr. in for a show way back in 2011, but then he released a movie nationwide and we partnered with him again to come in for a show, talk about his movie More Than Funny, and help raise money for the Shreveport / Bossier Rescue Mission.  We need your feedback!...

Today we're continuing the Backstage Interview Series with our interview with the Toy Hunter, Jordan Hembrough! Jordan had a TV Show called Toy Hunter, and for our Christmas Series in 2014 we brought Jordan in live to talk Toys.  We need your feedback! We're working on changes for the podcast, CLICK HERE to fill out our survey to hear from you what you'd like to hear more of going forward and we'l...

Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Josh Mitchell are joined by Do Good Pastor Robyn Horton and Gingerbread House CEO Jessica Milan Miller this week to talk about the incredible work The Gingerbread House does in the Shreveport / Bossier Area helping families affected by child abuse.  Jessica shares what drew her to work in this field, what the Gingerbread house does in helping hundreds of kids every year,...

Today we're continuing the Backstage Interview Series with our  Lincoln Brewster interview at the James Burton Guitar Festival at Municipal Auditorium. Lead Pastor Justin Haigler interviews Lincoln Brewster about playing with Steve Perry, writing music for the church, and more; if you missed Part 1 last week go check out that episode first! We need your feedback! We're working on changes for the p...

Today we're continuing the Backstage Interview Series with our  Lincoln Brewster interview at the James Burton Guitar Festival at Municipal Auditorium. Lead Pastor Justin Haigler interviews Lincoln Brewster about playing with Steve Perry, writing music for the church, and more. Subscribe for Part 2 next week! We need your feedback! We're working on changes for the podcast, CLICK HERE to fill out o...

Host Evan Semanco and producer Jordan Philips are excited to announce a new era for the Backstage With the Simple Church Podcast, announcing our new permanent co-host Josh Mitchell!  Josh is the Middle School Pastor at The Simple Church as well as a real estate agent, and an avid podcast listener.  Today's episode is about getting to know Josh, and a new direction for the podcast and we need your...