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

Seacoast Church Lead Pastors Josh and Lisa Surratt have walked with friends who have experienced the heartache of divorce and they’ve seen the relational fallout that comes in many shapes and sizes. On this week’s episode, we discuss the importance of healthy individuals and marriages, including Josh and Lisa’s desire to create a Seacoast staff culture that encourages individuals to open up about...

While in town to speak at the Chosen Women’s Conference, Pastor Carolyn Haas joined us in the studio to share about God's faithfulness throughout her life. Growing up in a family of faith, walking away from God, losing her father to suicide, and then returning to church after her boyfriend, Peter, had a life-changing encounter with God. Now her husband, Pastor Peter and Carolyn lead Substance...

Atlanta-based hip-hop artist, 1K Phew joins us fresh off of his 30th birthday to share the meaning behind his “gospel rap.” A "self-proclaimed old soul,” wisdom included, 1K Phew grew up in church before chasing a different lifestyle and getting in trouble with the law. Through that experience, he had a spiritual rebirth and began a relationship with God. He has now taken the hip-hop scene by...

Ray Wimley considers himself a family man. He's a proud father, happy husband, one after the deeper things of life, and he’s driven to spread love to his fellowman. In the last few years, Ray, a hip-hop artist, has taken to Instagram, posting videos of himself free-style rapping in public spheres. His rhymes incorporate people's actions, attire, and anything that comes to his brilliant m...

As Peyton Pickens was preparing for the Chosen Women’s Conference in 2023, she did not expect the freedom she would encounter or the rescue and redemption she was about to experience. Ten years prior, Peyton had an abortion and had struggled with that decision ever since. But, during the conference, The Holy Spirit convinced her to be prayed over by another woman, who then confessed to Peyton her...

In a pre-MP3 and CD era, vinyl full-albums abounded in Christian bookstores and at local record stores. It's 1986, and today's guest, Michael Sweet, and his band Stryper (" by His stripes, you are healed.." Isaiah 53:5 ) just released their album To Hell With the Devil . It's about to sell millions in both Christian and secular markets, with its songs all over the radio, a...

Pastor Adam Martin makes his first appearance on the Seacoast Podcast, it's been long overdue. He delivered a sermon four days ago on Sunday (August 25th), "God Help Me With My Faith."   On this bonus episode, he's in studio with Jack Hoey III (Creative Director, Pastor, host of show), Joey Svendsen (host of the show, Pastor) and Geoff Reppard (Pastor of Seacoast Small Groups,...

Author and Pastor at Bright City Church in Charleston, SC, Jess Connolly joins the podcast to share some helpful advice, spiritual practices, and truths on adopting a lifestyle marked with rest. In her newest book, Tired of Being Tired: Receive God's Realistic Rest for Your Soul-Deep Exhaustion , she walks the reader through practices on how to find the source of one's fatigue. Jess incl...

Pastor Joel Delph delivered a sermon two days ago on Sunday (August 18th), "God Help Me With My Finances."   He's in studio with Seacoast Chief Financial Officer, Nick Johnston as well as Seacoast member and professional financial advisor, Rich Young.  With host Joey Svendsen, the three continue the conversation on finances that Joel started in his sermon this past Sunday.    The fo...

Seacoast Church was started in 1988 by Pastor Greg and Debbie Surratt who moved from Illinois to Charleston, SC in 1987 with their four kids, Jason, Josh, Jessica, and Jenny. Early on, their family endured life-threatening hardship—two of the kids surviving a massive car wreck and their oldest daughter, Jessica, surviving an extremely close-call in a jet ski accident. On this episode, Pastor Greg,...

“Gen-X” parents, Roy Jacques, Andi Andrew, and Joey Svendsen sit down for some light-hearted and sincere reflections on being parents of “Gen-Z” kids. They share memorable parenting moments, explore the roles of mothers and fathers, and reflect on the bittersweet reality of watching their children grow up. They also discuss the difference between caring for a child who is struggling, verses carryi...

On this episode, Joey Svendsen and Lynne Stroy sit down for a conversation with their friend, Tomelex Copeland (Pastor T). Tomelex discusses his childhood, his journey to finding God, his involvement with Seacoast Church, and his realization of the depth of God’s grace through his mother's love despite his earthly father's absence.  Along the way, the three share laughs and tears as thei...

Lynne Stroy, Katie Walters, and Natasha Gray come straight to the podcast after watching an episode of The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Released in 1970, the show depicts Mary Richards, a single woman in her 30s, living in Minneapolis, trying to make a life for herself. The storyline seems archaic now, as society in 2024 is vastly more opportunistic for women. In today’s episode, we’ll ask, “How far hav...

Benjamin Ironside Koppin, a Christian, who recently produced the movie, “Pastor's Kid," joins its lead actress, Courtney Bandeko, and hosts Joey Svendsen and Lynne Stroy to discuss the movie and it’s R rating, despite its heavy Christian themes. The four discuss Christian ethics in the realm of entertainment, especially the types of roles and scenes that Christian actors should and shoul...

With the current explosion of artificial intelligence accessible to the common man, there are many questions yet to be answered. Excitement is in the air for some, but many find the possible implications for the future, unnerving.   Pastor Mal Fletcher, is referred to as a futurist. Through Christian lenses, he sheds light on what many fear, as a result of A.I.—to be an inevitable "job apocal...

Jim Wellman started researching megachurches with a high level of skepticism, but after collecting the data, that all changed. In his book, High On God: How Megachurches Won the Heart of America , Jim shares the results of his investigation, and on today’s episode, he gives listeners a snapshot of the positive findings on megachurches. According to Jim, within the couple thousand megachurches in A...

On today’s episode, Joey and Lynne talk with singer/songwriter, Grayson Little. Grayson grew up at Seacoast Church and has served at multiple Seacoast campuses as a worship leader, but has since pursued his music career full-time. During Joey and Lynne’s time with Grayson, they talk country and southern rock music genres, how the internet has affected the music industry, and the drastically differ...

We continue our conversation on radical, Christian love by talking with musician and song-writer, John Mark McMillan. Known for songs like, “How He Loves,” John Mark McMillan shares his thoughts on the important topic of how Christians should represent Christ’s love in the Church. We’ll discuss the challenge of connecting deeply with others who see the world differently and ask tough questions lik...

Connecting deeply with others who see the world differently seems like a challenge these days. Even inside the Church, it can appear that Christians are losing sight of the radical love Jesus calls us to. Pastor Kristin Mockler Young from Mosaic Church  (Charlotte, NC) shares her thoughts on this important topic. Does cancel culture have a place within Jesus' church? Should a Christian strive...

Mike Cosper of Christianity Today has recently released a book, Land of My Sojourn: The Landscape of a Faith Lost and Found , which focuses on his painful experience of leaving local church ministry and the grace that restored his faith. The book stems from Mike’s experience with church hurt and his doubts about the goodness of the Church. Through it all, Mike has found a sense of peace and has le...

From dial-up internet to the phrase, "Be Kind, Please Rewind," Josh Walters, Lynne Stroy, and Joey Svendsen explore the advancement in technology through the life experiences of their co-worker Ciarrah Lindsay, who is a good 20 years younger. Their conversation provides noteworthy insight on how far we've come. The four also dive into a variety of topics including cancel culture, th...

Pastor Geoff Surratt, Greg's younger brother, shouldered a great deal of responsibilities during his 20 years as a Seacoast pastor. During this time, he mentored Joey, a very young and inexperienced pastor, who now hosts and produces the podcast. Joey reflects on the lessons he's learned from Geoff and admits he’s still a bit intimidated by him. They share stories of overcoming challenge...

[This podcast will also air on Greg Surratt and Chip Judd's The Endurance Factor Podcas t ] Pastor Chip Judd is back on the podcast to expand on his April 2024 Seacoast Church message, Boundaries: A Proven Path to Better Relationships and Less Stress . You can watch it here .  During that message, he implored people to not take responsibility in areas of life in which authority hasn't be...

[ Here's a list of every past podcast episode, dealing with mental health] Pastor and Counselor, Chip Judd has helped thousands of people work through life’s challenges, including many Seacoast staff members. With over 40 years of professional experience, he works to instill a new and healthy view of God, while teaching good mental health practices in the process.    But, over ten years ago,...

[discretion advised as this episode touches on the heavier topic of suicide] Jack Hoey III, Lynne Stroy, Roy Jacques, and Joey Svendsen have a somber conversation about suicide, reflecting on personal losses at the hands of this tragedy, including the passing of Seacoast pastor, Darrin Patrick in May of 2020.  The four also ponder theological implications of suicide and discuss the merits of the &...