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

Tomelex Copeland and Lynne Stroy give a big "NOPE" to the use of microchips people in Sweden are getting inserted with that function as IDs, train-fare and even car keys.  Joey wonders why Steph Curry pushed through to graduate college when he doesn't need the money, and lastly the three discuss what appears to be a trend of valuing others' political affiliation and “what side...

[ 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...

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...

[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,...

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 con...

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 "guy...

[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...

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 sh...

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 dan...

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 th...

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 moti...

[ 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 fo...

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.   Elizabet...

[ 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 peop...

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...

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 pers...

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 fa...

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 all...

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...

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-au...

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 S...

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 t...

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 fait...

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 Contr...

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’...