The Seacoast Podcast: Things You Won't Hear On Sunday – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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 Church in Minnesota, combining their strengths and weaknesses to complement a fruitful ministry. 
 
We also talk to Carolyn about some common themes (and "debate-like" discussions) we've unpacked on the podcast including "The Billy Graham Rule," women in church leadership, and how much a Christian should be invested in spiritual warfare. 
 
At the top of the episode, Roy Jacques, Tomelex Copeland, and Joey Svendsen talk to Lynne Stroy about her experiences at Chosen through the years and they assess the fine line between harmless joking and disrespectful ridicule when it comes to the things of the spiritual.

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On this Episode
Carolyn Haas / Instagram
Lynne Stroy, host / Instagram
Joey Svendsen, host / Instagram
Roy Jacques, host / Facebook
Tomelex Copeland, host / Facebook

Executive Producer: Josh Surratt
Producer/Editor: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: JT Price
Sound Engineer: Katelyn Vandiver

Theme song: Joel T. Hamilton Music
Other music: Derek Minor 

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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 storm and in his own words, "gospel rap is back.” 
 
In addition to his story, 1K Phew talks to Lynne Stroy and Joey Svendsen about the difference between being a "Christian artist" and "an artist who communicates Christian themes.” He also gives the rationale for why he collaborates with hip-hop artists who don't hold to Christian faith.

At the top of the episode, Lynne, Joey, and Luke Gaikwad discuss "the Cheers paradigm." The idea is that today when you look at pictures of TV stars who appeared in shows in the 1970s and 1980s, while in their 30s and 40s, look to us like they are in their 50s and 60s. It's a thing.

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On this Episode
1k Phew / Instagram  / Music
Lynne Stroy, host / Instagram
Joey Svendsen, host / Instagram
Luke Gaikwad, host / Instagram

Executive Producer: Josh Surratt
Producer/Editor: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: JT Price
Sound Engineer: Katelyn Vandiver

Theme song: Joel T. Hamilton Music

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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 their conversation includes church metrics related to Seacoast campuses and race, whether this generation is “soft” when compared to Generation X,” and how Pastor T dislikes fake spiritual optimism. Joey wraps up the conversation with a new meaning of “stay in your lane” and Lynne sheds light on why she thinks some Christians, as a result of their political investment, lose sight of God’s Kingdom.

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Lynne Stroy / Instagram
Joey Svendsen / Instagram
Tomelex Copeland / Facebook

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: Derek Minor

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Musician and song-writer, John Mark McMillan and Propaganda, (hip-hop/spoken word artist and author) join the show to talk about their upbringings, cultural makeups, different life experiences and their current world views, as a result.   They both share some compelling thoughts on racism and inequality, through the lenses of Christian faith. 

John Mark McMillan wrote a song "No Country," and Propaganda laid down some poetry on it.  One close look at how Jesus interacted with people, it's clear how to let love lead the way.  This is something our culture struggles greatly with and unfortunately, it's seeped into the church.  The two, along with Joey, discuss this struggle in the context of faith and race, John Mark and Prop also share their heart in these issues that birthed the lyrics to this song collaboration.

Does everyone struggle with a level of racism?  Are some races at an advantage over others, still in 2023?  What does it mean to be an American when one is first and foremost a citizen in God's kingdom?

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Propaganda / Web / Instagram / Spotify
John Mark McMillan / Web / Instagram / Spotify
Joey Svendsen, host / Instagram
Josh Surratt, intro / Instagram

Executive Producer: Josh Surratt
Producer/Editor: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: JT Price
Sound Engineer: Diego Gomez and Gabe Dewalk

Music: Joel T. Hamilton Music

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Black pastors at Seacoast, Lynne Stroy and Joel Delph, join Lead Pastor Josh Surratt and host Joey Svendsen to discuss why publicly putting language to their lived experiences as black people is nerve-wracking; and given the limitations of words, very susceptible to being misconstrued.

The four discuss why conversations surrounding race is still difficult to this day, especially in the church.  Could there be a spirit of division behind it all?  Our lead pastor believes so.   Why is the idea of systemic racism too offensive for some to even consider?  What role do politics play in how people process all of this? 

Joel and Lynne, alongside multiple African-Americans who are a part of the Seacoast family, also share what the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. means to them personally. 

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In this episode
Josh Surratt / Instagram
Lynne Stroy / Instagram
Joel Delph / Instagram
Joey Svendsen, host / Instagram

Seacoast Family, voices of black people (in order of appearance):
Latoyya Jones / Facebook
Josh Hall / Instagram
Brenna Robinson / Instagram
Tomelex Copeland / Facebook
Amanda Snipe / Instagram
Derrick Bellamy
Deloris Sims
Carol Etheridge / Facebook

Seacoast Family, voices of kids (not in order of appearance): Leia Benton, Eden Gaikwad, Roxie LaFalce, Rylan Jones, Jo Clement, Henley Rose Mabry

Executive Producer: Josh Surratt
Producer/Editor: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: JT Price
Sound Engineer: Gabe Dewalk

Music: Joel T. Hamilton Music

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Naeem Fazel joins our lead pastor, Josh Surratt and Joey Svendsen to talk about being a Pastor when polarity seems to be at an all-time high in our country.  Naeem, long-time pastor at Seacoast Church and former mentor to a "young Josh Surratt," moved to Charlotte in 2005 to plant Mosaic church and in 2014, wrote a book called, "Ex-Muslim."

Josh Surratt and Naeem Fazel, both lead pastors of churches, love all people and yearn for hope to be found and received by all. Along with Joey, the three talk about "church hurt," whether they find it important to refrain from having public connections with perennially, harm-causing Pastors, and the deeper issues at the root of the rampant division in the "capital C" church.

Naeem also shares instances of racism he's endured  as a Pakistani American Pastor, many of these times, connected to folks' uneasiness of his ethnic background in the wake of the 9/11/01 attacks on America. 

 

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Naeem Fazel / Instagram / Mosaic Church
Ex-Muslim Book / Amazon / Audible

Natasha Gray, intro co-host / Instagram
Joey Svendsen, host / Instagram
Josh Surratt / Instagram
Haley Walters, Special guest from Seacoast Staff / Instagram
 
Executive Producer: Josh Surratt
Producer/Editor: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: JT Price
Sound Engineer: Diego Gomez

Music: Joel T. Hamilton Music

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The five therapists speaking on this episode are:

Jen Rodriguez, 6 yrs licensed experience, 20+ in mental health.
Area of focus: all age groups and backgrounds with trauma
3 recommendations:
(1) learn how to love yourself, (2) how to love others, (3) you’ll now have better context to receive the greatest love of all (God’s love).  
Outside of her profession, Jennifer’s heart is fully invested in her ever growing family that includes her 20 year-old son, 19 and 5 year-old daughters, her daughter's boyfriend and the love of her life plus his two teenage kids. They love to travel, play games, and simply journey through life together.

Chip Judd, over 40 yrs experience
3 recommendations:
(1) Slow down (2) decide what you want, and (3) do less
Chip’s passion is to see people live well and finish strong.  He loves his wife, 3 married kids and their families.  He enjoys reading, listening to music.

Lyn Harrison, over 30 yrs experience
Area(s) of Focus:  Anxiety, Depression, other mood disorders
3  recommendations:
(1) Lean into regrets to learn from them, (2) Savor a daily moment, and (3) learn to love yourself
Lynne loves her husband and amazing children .  She likes to read, workout, savor wonderful moments.

Michael Morris, 3 yrs experience (40 years pastoral counseling)   
Area(s) of Focus:  Seeking to encourage folks to be healed from their emotional, mental & spiritual pain, leading them to freedom in the Lord.
3 recommendations:
(1) Prioritize physical health, (2) recognize & address anxiety triggers, (3) monitor your environment.
Michael loves his wife, 6 children with 2 son-in-laws, 1 daughter-in-law, & 4 grandchildren.  He enjoys reading and spending time with his wife & some of his brothers in Christ.

Elizabeth Gillespie, 11 yrs experience, Tedx Talks (2022)
Area of Focus:  Therapy for couples and individuals in the context of attachment disorders.    
3 recommendations:
(1) Take steps toward healthy community, (2) pursue vulnerability within community, and (3) practice healthy conflict within community.
Elizabeth loves her husband, three crazy kids, and puppy who all live in a tiny Colorado town with lots of community.  She loves hiking, trail running, reading. 

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Joey Svendsen, host / Instagram
Aforementioned therapists

Executive Producer: Josh Surratt
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Pastor Greg stops by to talk "all things Christmas," while Nick Johnston (Seacoast's Controller) shares some thoughts on spending during the holidays. 

For the main discussion, Josh Walters, Lynne Stroy and Joey Svendsen discuss Santa Claus, giving their take on the lies we tell our kids about him.  The discussion broadens to dishonesty in general.  Are there any circumstances in which telling a lie is more loving than telling the truth?  In other words, is there such thing as a good lie?

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In this episode
Greg Surratt / Instagram
Nick Johnston
Lynne Stroy / Instagram
Josh Walters / Instagram
Joey Svendsen / Instagram

Christmas Music by Seacoast Worship
Christmas Collective / Apple Music / Spotify
Christmas Collective II / Apple Music / Spotify

Executive Producer: Josh Surratt
Producer/Editor: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: JT Price
Sound Engineer: Diego Gomez

Theme Song: Joel T. Hamilton Music

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It's the "most wonderful time of the year" for many of us.  For others, it's a brutal reminder of a loved one's absence in the "most difficult time of the year."

Today's guest, Kathy Yokeley, wrote Not My Plans: When God Allows a Parent’s Worst Fear to Come True.  When she gave birth to her daughter Natalie, the perfect family she’d dreamed of was complete—a loving husband, beautiful little boy and girl, even the family dog.  That future was bright.

At the age of 12 Natalie was diagnosed with inoperable spinal cord cancer and Kathy’s picture-perfect world came crashing down. Nine nightmare months later, her precious daughter was gone.

Christmas was Natalie's favorite time of year, and every time the Holidays come back around, Kathy is painfully reminded of Nov 24th. 2008, when her daughter passed away.  On this episode, listeners will hear about this extraordinary little girl and learn about grief from a mom who has walked in the shoes of every parents' worst nightmare. 

Kathy Yokeley gives some guidance for those with loved ones and/or friends who are suffering this year, sharing what people said and did during times of deep grief, that were (and are) helpful to her.  She also reflects on God's goodness and faithfulness in the most painful of trials, giving practical and spiritual insight for those grieving. 

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Kathy Yokeley / Website / Amazon / Pics of Natalie 
Josh Surratt, co-host / Instagram
Lisa Surratt, co-host / Instagram
Joey Svendsen, introduction narration / Instagram

Griefshare at Seacoast Church
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Christmas Music by Seacoast Worship
Christmas Collective / Apple Music / Spotify
Christmas Collective II / Apple Music / Spotify

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Continuing where we left off from Episode 12, “The Rescue of Our Daughter Part 1.”

As the impactful reality of what took place settled into their lives, the extensive recovery process for the Todd family started initially in the hospital and continues on to this day.  

Just shy of 5 years since that dreadful night, Brittney catches us up to speed on her and the Todd family's current progress in adapting to the new life they never asked for.  From her urgent facial reconstructive surgeries to ongoing mental health therapy for the whole family, she also reflects on her spiritual resolve during the toilsome aftermath and how God’s presence was experienced through the loving embrace of community, fashioned only in a way that God could orchestrate.  

Brittney gives a “good report” on her mental health, she shares her current processing of the attacker, and explains why she sometimes minimizes the pain he caused her and how anger and bitterness hasn’t played a significant role in her journey.   

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In this episode
Brittany Todd / Facebook
Joey Svendsen, co-host / Instagram

Contributors for introduction montage:
Diego Gomez
Shannon Link
Keenan Schriver
Emily Reyna

Executive Producer: Josh Surratt
Producer/Editor: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: JT Price
Sound Engineer: Diego Gomez

Music Composed by:
Joel T. Hamilton Music 

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