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

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...

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.  R...

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...

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 orde...

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...

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 episo...

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 episo...

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 episo...

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 episo...

In 2019, Lead Pastor Josh Surratt called for a "Healing Service," motivated by desperate hope to see his sister healed of breast cancer.  God orchestrated something much bigger than expected. Through a mutual friend, Josh Surratt was connected to Josh Silverberg who had recently seen miraculous healings as a result of his fervent prayer and belief in Jesus' power.   While Josh Surra...

In 2019, Seacoast Lead Pastor Josh Surratt called for a "Healing Service," originally motivated by desperate hope to see his sister, Jenny, healed from breast cancer.  God orchestrated something much bigger than expected. Through a mutual friend, Josh Surratt was connected to Josh Silverberg who had recently seen miraculous healings as a result of his fervent prayer and belief in Jesus&a...

In 2019, Lead Pastor Josh Surratt called for a "Healing Service," motivated by desperate hope to see his sister healed of breast cancer.  God orchestrated something much bigger than expected. Through a mutual friend, Josh Surratt was connected to Josh Silverberg who had recently seen miraculous healings as a result of his fervent prayer and belief in Jesus' power.   While Josh Surra...

In 2019, Seacoast Lead Pastor Josh Surratt called for a "Healing Service," originally motivated by desperate hope to see his sister, Jenny, healed from breast cancer.  God orchestrated something much bigger than expected.  Through a mutual friend, Josh Surratt was connected to Josh Silverberg who had recently seen miraculous healings as a result of his fervent prayer and belief in Jesus&...

Brittany Lake [her husband being Grammy-Award Winning artist, Brandon Lake] gives a snapshot of her upbringing, including how and when she found hope in Jesus.  Along the way, she discusses the challenges and rewards of motherhood and shares some reflections on having the extra income in the Lake household greatly due to the success of her husband's music career.   Her and Brandon now have be...

Today, the story of "The Unlikeliest Worship Leader" (w/ Lee Worley) continues.    It's highly recommended to start here with Part 1 before listening to this episode.   Before that, pastor and therapist Chip Judd talks on grief and things to consider in finding a good therapist, and our Lead Pastor Josh Surratt talks on tithing, zombies, whether he'd prefer to have Michael Jord...

One may be able to ignore a "word" from God, if it comes from one person; especially when the word doesn’t really "line up"  (i.e. you ain't feelin' it).  But a half dozen more bringing the same "word" will get any one's attention.   Worship Pastor of the Mount Pleasant Campus Lee Worley shares his story of going from a touring drummer and high-end clot...

The church is the “righteousness of God,”   (2 Corinthians 5:21) but not as a result of anything one has done (or refrains from doing).  Last time we checked, people of all types are still making messes everywhere with everything.  The only scenario in which one can truly live the right way is when the Spirit is working through and in a person’s heart.  But shouldn’t one still try hard as well?  ...

So many unanswerable questions on this side of heaven and so many perspectives, even on the nature of what truth is.  In an age where everything is questioned, why do so many still believe fervently in a good, loving God?  And what about those who say, “I’d love to believe in this God, but I  can’t make myself believe in something."  Would unbelievers all believe, if they could see the fullne...

In her mind, the voice was unmistakably God.  Given what’s transpired since, and the circumstances surrounding the establishment of Francis and Benedict , it’s hard to see it any other way.  Our very own Katie Walters and her business/ministry partner in Togo, (and now, family) Pastor Francis, join Joey to discuss God’s hand in their coming together to answer the call of Katie’s compelling vision...

Shijo and Judy George both grew up in Indian Pentecostal Church Communities where parents and families play a much more significant role in the process of their sons and daughters finding a spouse, than what we are accustomed to here in America.      This is a story of a couple who honored their family traditions while also paving their own unique path in how they set out to find one another and h...

Brittany Lake met her Valentine when he was just a kid.  Both a bit older, they have walked through new doors of parenthood (three sons) and a worship leading/song-writing career full of releases sang all around world, Grammy awards , and a lot of touring. We sit down with his wife Brittany to hear a bit about their story and how they navigate Brandon's new and very successful music career as...

Migsie Jenson long-time minister at Seacoast, reflects on her journey of finding deep love and companionship as well as the painful loss when her husband, Vern Jenson, (former Pastor here at Seacoast) passed away in 2016.   She reminisces on some sweet memories, sharing a lot of her and Vern's story, reflecting on her life without him and what she misses most.   Pastor Vern had some painful t...

Many are familiar with the admonition and promise found in Psalms 37:4 : " delight in the Lord, and He will give you your heart's desire."   Having always desired to be married with children and now into her 40s, Lynne Stroy is trying to make sense out of this passage.  She readily admits to the difficulty of trusting, because currently, she's still single and doesn't unde...

Fairly new to the Seacoast family, Josh and Jessica Reagan have their trust in God, especially in regards to their inability (thus far) to conceive a child.  As these two age into their late 30s, many of their peers now with kids have unfortunate misconceptions on how these two process life and what their desires are, as a family with no kids.   Practical advice from these two, including refrainin...

At the top of the episode, four guests, all on staff at Seacoast and between the ages of 19 and 26, share thoughts on what they look for in a pastor.  Also discussed are the needed updates churches may want to consider, according to these four, in the ways ministry is carried out, how the church defines "pastor," and the roles expected of them to carry out.  And if pastors are "huma...