BACKSTAGE WITH THE SIMPLE CHURCH: Recent Episodes
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Co-Hosts Josh Mitchell and Evan Semanco are joined by Lead Pastor Justin Haigler to discuss Justin's message from Sunday about parenting and technology. They discuss how we can work through unprecedented times and how fast the world is changing, Josh and Evan discuss being in the trenches as parents of Middle School and Elementary Schoolers, and what age kids should get a cell phone.
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LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Full Message from Sunday
Tech Wise Family Seminar RSVP
Snackbags August 16th
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
The Social Dilemma Movie
Upcoming Events
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Co-Hosts Josh Mitchell and Evan Semanco are joined by Lead Pastor Justin Haigler to discuss Justin's message from Sunday about worry. They discuss how we can work through worry and why it never really goes away, our Family Fun Night on Friday August 7th at the Boardwalk, and recap Evan's vacation police encounter.
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LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Full Message from Sunday
Family Fun Night August 7th
Upcoming Events
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Host Josh Mitchell is joined by Lead Pastor Justin Haigler to talk about the Chill series, why it is so difficult to Chill, recap the Juarez Mission Trip, and more.
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LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Full Message from Sunday
Family Fun Night August 7th
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Host Evan Semanco is joined today by Care Pastor Bryan Reed to discuss Evan's message from Sunday in the Chill series, about stress. Evan and Bryan talk about parenting stress with school projects, how they relieve stress in their own lives, and answer a listener question about grief and stress and how to work through the loss of a loved one.
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LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Full Message from Sunday
Family Fun Night August 7th
Stress Less Reading Plan
The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron
I Said This, You Heard That (Colors)
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
Francis Chan Rope Illustration
Tony Evans Podcast
Wim Hof
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Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Josh Mitchell are joined by Lead Pastor Justin Haigler to talk about the new series, Chill, recap Josh's week at Middle School Camp, Justin's visit to David Wade Correctional Center, and more.
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LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Full Message from Sunday
Family Fun Night August 7th
Open Eyes Facebook Page
Erling Haaland Raccoon
Brian Schottenheimer Story
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In a short episode this week Host Evan Semanco is joined by producer Jordan Phillips to talk about the 4th of July weekend, go off on some tangents about soccer and parenting, and discuss our next big event, Family Fun Night on August 7th at 6 pm at the Louisiana Boardwalk.
Family Fun Night is for Babies - 12th graders and their family to play Bingo (and raise money for Honduras), get some free food, and do a scavenger hunt around the Boardwalk as we get ready for Promotion Sunday August 9th when each grade moves up at Simple Church. RSVP and find out more with the link below on The Simple Church App or www.TheSimpleChurch.tv and we'll be back to our normal programming next Monday!
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LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Family Fun Night August 7th
Baptism RSVP
Men In Blazers
Firework Fail
The Greatest 4th of July Video of All Time
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Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Josh Mitchell are joined by Lead Pastor Justin Haigler to talk about Evan's message from Sunday, Boom at the Boardwalk July 4th, the impacts of Ai Chatbots as the Church, and we go down a rabbit hole about why Penny Loafers are called Penny Loafers.
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LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Full Message from Sunday
Boom at the Boardwalk
Reserve a Table at Saltgrass Steakhouse
Young Washington Trailer
Leave a Review of the Regal Boardwalk
Juarez Mission Trip 2026
Volunteer at The Simple Church
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The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
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Hosts Evan Semanco and Josh Mitchell are joined by Lead Pastor Justin Haigler to talk about Man Day, the message from Sunday about the God of Acceleration, how to know when to go and when to wait, and answer a listener question about what healthy masculinity actually looks like to us.
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LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Full Message from Sunday
Boom at the Boardwalk
Reserve a Table at Saltgrass Steakhouse
Young Washington Trailer
Leave a Review of the Regal Boardwalk
Chasing Daylight by Erwin McManus
Juarez Mission Trip 2026
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Host Evan Semanco is joined by Producer Jordan Phillips and Lead Pastor Justin Haigler to talk about the message from Sunday, give some updates on Justin's latest health updates, and talks about how we can walk through difficult circumstances and grow in our faith.
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LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Full Message from Sunday
Man Day June 21st
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Host Evan Semanco is solo hosting today with two special guests, Do Good Pastor Robyn Horton and Jura Health CEO and Co-Founder Chris Moore for a different kind of episode on ways to Do Good you probably have never thought about. Chris explains Jura Health's mission, the incredible technology they're using to diagnose genetic disorders faster than ever before, and how Chris's family became a part of The Simple Church Online community.
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LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Full Message from Sunday
Jura Health
Dream then Build by Chris Moore
Francis Collins on the Wonderology Podcast
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Co-Hosts Josh Mitchell and Evan Semanco are joined by Justin Haigler and special guest Angie Haigler to discuss how their family is handling health issues, why we need community, and the ways to find purpose in serving.
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Full Message from Sunday
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Co-Hosts Josh Mitchell and Evan Semanco are all by themselves today to talk about the message from Sunday, give some updates on Do Good projects around The Simple Church, and reflect on parenting as well as local exotic animal races you might not know about.
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LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Full Message from Sunday
Exotic Animal Races
West Monroe High School Locker Room
Book the Event Center
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In a special episode this week we had guests on Backstage with the Simple Church, co-host Evan Semanco was joined by Do Good Pastor Robyn Horton after her message "Love Does", and the Warden of the David Wade Correctional Center in Claiborne Parish, Michele Dauzat. Robyn takes a deeper dive into Matthew 25 and has a longer conversation with the Warden about why they have chosen to partner with The Simple Church, how she became the only female warden of a male facility in Louisiana, and how Michele's faith led her to do the work she does.
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LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Full Message on The Simple Church App
Do Good Opportunities Signup
Feed My Starving Children 2025
Daryl Graham's Video
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Co-Hosts Josh Mitchell and Evan Semanco talk with Lead Pastor Justin Haigler to recap the message from Mother's Day, a backstage look at what it takes to pull off special days, Chickfila trivia, stories about Justin's mom, and reflecting on the incredible story of Naomi and Ruth.
“When god can’t get humility from you, he will send humiliation to you” Justin Owens
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Full Message on The Simple Church App
Horse Race Game
Pause App
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Co-Hosts Josh Mitchell and Evan Semanco talk with Lead Pastor Justin Haigler to recap the message from Sunday on parenting. They guys discuss how to be a less anxious parent, what to do when you can't control everything, and an Australian Geography lesson as we chat with a listener in Australia (Ballina to be precise).
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LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Full Message on The Simple Church App
The Prayer Experiment by Matt Smallbone
The Worry Free Parent by Sissy Goff
Donate for Do Good Shirts to David Wade
Kids 1 Minute Devotional
Bible App Plans
Pause App
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Co-Hosts Josh Mitchell and Evan Semanco talk with Lead Pastor Justin Haigler this week about the continuing No Fear series and how to really practically combat fear and anxiety on a day to day basis, plus a great question from a listener about prayer and of course some fun rabbit trails about milking cows and more.
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LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Full Message on The Simple Church App
Robot Karate Chopping
Robert Duvall in The Apostle Clip
Ben Sasse on 60 Minutes
Kids 1 Minute Devotional
Bible App Plans
Pause App
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Co-Hosts Josh Mitchell and Evan Semanco talk with Lead Pastor Justin Haigler this week with a health update from Justin, a deeper dive into the No Fear series, how to fight the fear of failure / not knowing what do to next, and more weird animal stories after the videos Justin showed in the message on Sunday.
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Full Message on The Simple Church App
Donate to Undue Medical Debt
Bible App Plans
Pause App
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Host Evan Semanco and Producer Jordan Phillips are with Lead Pastor Justin Haigler this week sans Josh to talk about practicing what you preach, what is next for Justin, and some great actual theological questions from a listener about communion and baptism. Plus we celebrate the unbelievable money raised to forgive medical debt in Northwest Louisiana, milk and cinnamon roll talk, and more.
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LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Full Message on The Simple Church App
Donate to Undue Medical Debt
Bible App Plans
Visit the Simple Church This Sunday
Verses on Communion
Child Dedication Signup
Pause App
Heaven by Randy Alcorn
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Co-Host Evan Semanco is joined by Josh Mitchell to talk with Lead Pastor Justin Haigler about the Easter weekend and #DoingGood forgiving medical debt, some fun behind the scenes stories about what it takes to pull of 6 services in 2 days, a whole lot of nonsense about attack giraffes, snakes, and cinnamon rolls, plus some real fears and challenging situations going on at The Simple Church.
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LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Full Message on The Simple Church App
Donate to Undue Medical Debt
Justin Giraffe Picture
Bible App Plans
Visit the Simple Church This Sunday
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Co-Host Evan Semanco is joined by Josh Mitchell to talk with Lead Pastor Justin Haigler about our Playlist series, with a few detours on Monster energy drinks and shopping for mustard (you're just going to have to listen). We also answer a listener question about communion and talk about everything happening this weekend for Easter! Join us Saturday or Sunday at the Louisiana Boardwalk, and get all the details with the link below.
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Full Message on Youtube
Easter Services Saturday and Sunday
The Bridge Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center
Donkey Picture
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Co-Host Evan Semanco is joined by Josh Mitchell to talk with Lead Pastor Justin Haigler about our Playlist series, and we answer listener questions about reaching out to someone who has been hurt by the church and the difficulty of waiting. Plus we share some great book recommendations in the comments below and have more talk about statue sanding...
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LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Full Message on Youtube
It's Not About Me by Max Lucado
Chasing Daylight by Erwin McManus
Improving your Serve by Chuck Swindoll
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Co-Host Evan Semanco is joined by Josh Mitchell to talk with Lead Pastor Justin Haigler about our Playlist series, and Josh asks a great question on how to walk through difficult situations as Christians. Plus some tangents on a camel disaster, why Justin played "dirty Jesus", and of all things, a Golden Corral story.
If you are ready to put love into action, signup to volunteer this Easter with us! Fill out the volunteer form with the link below to join hundreds of other volunteers that will serve across 6 services over Easter weekend at the Louisiana Boardwalk.
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LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Full Message on Youtube
The Golden Corral
Elvis Presley In Concert
Volunteer this Easter at The Simple Church
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Co-Host Evan Semanco is joined by Josh Mitchell to talk with Lead Pastor Justin Haigler about the new series Playlist, time change, the one genre of music Justin doesn't like, and some stories about an invite that changed peoples lives.
If you are ready to put love into action, signup to volunteer this Easter with us! Fill out the volunteer form with the link below to join hundreds of other volunteers that will serve across 6 services over Easter weekend at the Louisiana Boardwalk.
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LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Full Message on Youtube
Volunteer this Easter at The Simple Church
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Co-Host Evan Semanco is joined by Josh Mitchell to talk with Lead Pastor Justin Haigler about the message from this past Sunday with a surprising amount of research about doing versus talking in the state of Louisiana. Then we cover ways you can do good, and a tease of this coming Sunday's new series, Playlist.
If you are ready to put love into action, signup to volunteer this Easter with us! Fill out the volunteer form with the link below to join hundreds of other volunteers that will serve across 6 services over Easter weekend at the Louisiana Boardwalk.
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LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Full Message on Youtube
Foster Care Shreveport / Bossier
Volunteer at the Do Good Store
CASA Volunteer
Erwin McMannus Podcast
Volunteer this Easter at The Simple Church
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Co-Host Evan Semanco is joined by Josh Mitchell to talk with Lead Pastor Justin Haigler about the message from this past Sunday, why the Lovers series is resonating and challenging so many people, a pretty gross story about foot washing gone wrong, Josh getting licensed as a minister, and more!
If you are ready to put love into action, signup to volunteer this Easter with us! Fill out the volunteer form with the link below to join hundreds of other volunteers that will serve across 6 services over Easter weekend at the Louisiana Boardwalk.
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LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Full Message on Youtube
Throwing the Ring Proposal Video
Principal Works at Walmart Video
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Host Evan Semanco is joined by Producer Jordan Phillips to talk with Lead Pastor Justin Haigler about the message from Sunday, talk about Ai, Song of Solomon, loading the dishwasher, and more.
We also discuss the upcoming Worship Night on February 22nd, a first tease about Easter 2026, and more. Check out the links below to get all the info.
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Full Message on Youtube
Tom Cruise Ai Video
Song of Solomon Bible Study
Shari Casson Pet Art
The 5 Love Languages
Worship Night February 22nd
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Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Josh Mitchell are joined by 3/5th of Open Eyes this week; Justin Haigler, Allen Smith, and Greg "The Wolf" Walker to talk about their mini reunion last Sunday, how the band got started, and why the reunion fit perfectly into this weeks message, Week 1 of the new series "Lovers".
Enjoy this week as Justin, Allen, and Greg reminisce about getting detained by Canadian Mounties, long practices in a storage unit with no AC, and stories from the road as a touring Christian band.
We also discuss the upcoming Worship Night on February 22nd, a great family event with the student ministry next week, and more. Check out the links below to get all the info.
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Full Message on Youtube
Student Ministry Family Dinner
Open Eyes Facebook Page
Geoff Moore Interview at The Simple Church
Allen Smith's Upcoming Show
Stryper Against the Law
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Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Josh Mitchell are joined with Pastor Justin Haigler to discuss the last week of Haters, but right out of the gate go in another direction about the title of "Pastor", what it means to be a Pastor, and why Justin struggles with the title.
We also discuss our sneak preview of the new Picklr facility at the Boardwalk, a great family event with the student ministry next week, and more. Check out the links below to get all the info.
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Full Message on Youtube
The Picklr
Student Ministry Family Dinner
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Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Josh Mitchell are joined with Pastor Justin Haigler to discuss the Haters message from this week, why Justin is so adamant about being known for more than just talking, and a lot of talk about snakes and how strongly we as a podcast are anti-snake.
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Full Message on Youtube
Rat Snakes
The Picklr VIP Event
Bible Gateway
Youversion Bible App
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Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Josh Mitchell are joined with Pastor Justin Haigler to discuss the message from this week, why the entire Simple Church Staff visited David Wade Correctional Center this week, the Concert for Stroope that raised money for musicians in our area fighting cancer, Chasing Aces restaurant review, and more!
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Full Message on Youtube
Chasing Aces Putt Putt Tournament
Stroope's Flatwound Initiative
Concert for Stroope Highlight Video
Steve Hartman Murderer Forgiven
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Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Josh Mitchell are joined with Pastor Justin Haigler for the first podcast of 2026 recapping the new series Haters! Justin's message from Sunday hit on how we deal with haters in the church, and what all of us can do to work on dealing with negativity in our life.
We also discuss a way to Do Good for people experiencing cancer at the Concert for Stroope (tickets below), Backpack Snack Bags, and more.
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Full Message on Youtube
Concert for Stroope Tickets
Backpack Snack Bag Video
1 John 3:11-14
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We hope you had a Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year! Backstage with The Simple Church will be back on Tuesday, January 6th, but we wanted to share our most downloaded episode from this year today from February 2025! If you are intersted in going to Honduras, a trip for 2026 is singing up now!
Find out more here: https://subsplash.com/u/-5N3S3K/forms/d/a67d8549-ccf8-4124-adcb-83764dc1d825
Here is the description from this episode: host Evan Semanco is joined by Do Good Pastor Robyn Horton and two mission trip participants, Britney Spivey and Sally Joiner, fresh off the first ever all women mission trip to Honduras. Robyn explains how the trip came together, what it was like serving women with an all woman team, and how doing things like health care, counseling, and even shopping was transformative in the lives of women in Honduras.
Britney and Sally share their experiences, why they chose to do a trip like this, and how God worked in their lives along with the rest of the team.
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Honduras Well Projects
Brittney and Haylies Walk for Water Podcast
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Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Josh Mitchell are joined with Pastor Justin Haigler and special guest Will McGinnis from Audio Adrenaline, Hands and Feet Project, and most recently, our food packing event where Simple Church came together to pack 147,000 meals for Haiti.
Will and Justin reflect back on their careers in Christian music, talk about the work they are doing in Haiti, and reflect on the amazing food packing day we had.
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Full Message on Youtube
Online Christmas Countdown
Hands and Feet Project
Geoff Moore Interview
Will McGinnis' Mohawk
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Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Josh Mitchell talk with Pastor Justin Haigler after the message from Sunday, share stories from the Christmas Countdown Advent Challenge, AND are joined by surprise special guest Greg "The Wolf" Walker for some Christmas Cheer.
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Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Josh Mitchell talk with Lead Pastor Justin Haigler after the message from Sunday, recap the Christmas Countdown Advent Challenge, discuss Laugh for Good and Jingle Jam, and more.
We get Josh's review after seeing Christmas Vacation for the first time ever, discuss Justin's trip to see the Cowboys in Detroit with his brother, and all the good being done by you incredible people in The Simple Church.
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Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Josh Mitchell talk with Lead Pastor Justin Haigler after the message from Sunday November and our new series, Christmas Countdown. Justin talks about not growing up practicing Advent, his research into the meaning and history of this season, and why we are challenging everyone at The Simple Church to Do Good for someone else every day this December. Plus we throw in some more food talk.
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We hope you have a great Thanksgiving week! There is no new podcast this week, but check out our most downloaded episode this year from February, and you can go to Honduras with The Simple Church in 2026! Find out more at https://www.thesimplechurch.tv/events
FROM FEBRUARY 2025: On today's episode host Evan Semanco is joined by Do Good Pastor Robyn Horton and two mission trip participants, Britney Spivey and Sally Joiner, fresh off the first ever all women mission trip to Honduras. Robyn explains how the trip came together, what it was like serving women with an all woman team, and how doing things like health care, counseling, and even shopping was transformative in the lives of women in Honduras.
Britney and Sally share their experiences, why they chose to do a trip like this, and how God worked in their lives along with the rest of the team.
Want to find out more about trips coming up and how you can #DoGood? Check out the links below:
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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 something for other people.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 kids in Rwanda (https://www.africanewlife.org).
We'll be back next week live, join us each Monday on Facebook Live at 3:30 pm via The Simple Church Facebook Page to ask your questions in real time.
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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 years), Angie explains how she got involved, and they reflect together on all the good that has been done in 13 years, and why we're just getting started.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 questions in real time!
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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 up where they are today.
The Stephens explain how families with special needs kids can get a free trip to the Florida Keys, events they are hosting for parents to get a respite once a month, bible studies, sports leagues, and more. If you or someone you know has a family member with special needs, you're going to want to connect with this incredible couple and find out more with the links below!
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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 what we can all do to grow in our faith.
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In a Pit with a Lion in a Snowy Day by Mark Batterson
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Middle School Life Groups
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Life Group Kickoff Fall 2025
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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 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'll pick one entry to win a Do Good Prize Box!
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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 real time.
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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 deep.
*Greg also sent a correction after we recorded: "I quoted Genesis 3 and 6 about the devil. Although the nature of evil is related to a serpent, the morning star reference was incorrect. He is referred to as the morning star in Isaiah 14:12. In the Old Testament he is an accuser but he is also an angelic being."
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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.
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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 pondering the meaning of life.
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Dinosaurs: Exploring God's World by Michael and Caroline Carroll
BioLogos
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Nephilim
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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 Producer Jordan Phillips get to know Josh and answer some fun questions while talking about what's coming on BWTSC!
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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.
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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.
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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, and how we can partner to help #DoGood by collecting school supplies this July for their Back to School Bash; check out the links below to shop their Amazon Wish List and/or donate to get school supplies!
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Partners in Prevention Luncheon
Britney Spivey Honduras Podcast
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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!
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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 our survey to hear from you what you'd like to hear more of going forward and we'll pick one entry to win a Do Good Prize Box!
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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 help!
CLICK HERE to fill out our survey to hear from you what you'd like to hear more of going forward and we'll pick one entry to win a Do Good Prize Box!
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Greg Walker Podcast
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Host Evan Semanco is joined by producer Jordan Philips as we continue The Interview Series here on the BWTSC Podcast. Since 2007 when The Simple Church launched, we've had some incredible guests and we want to bring some of those interviews to the podcast audience!
Today we're bringing you Part 2 our 2013 interview with Mrs. Kay Robertson from Duck Dynasty Fame. The Robertson family is based just up the road in West Monroe, LA, and we brought in Mrs. Kay at the height of the Duck Dynasty show to talk about her faith and being a reality TV star.
If you missed Part 1 last week, go back and check that one out first! While you're there, subscribe to Backstage with The Simple Church and get the new episode every Wednesday in your feed.
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WORSHIP NIGHT AND BAPTISM JUNE 22ND
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Host Evan Semanco is joined by producer Jordan Philips as we continue The Interview Series here on the BWTSC Podcast. Since 2007 when The Simple Church launched, we've had some incredible guests and we want to bring some of those interviews to the podcast audience!
Today we're bringing you our 2013 interview with Mrs. Kay Robertson from Duck Dynasty Fame. The Robertson family is based just up the road in West Monroe, LA, and we brought in Mrs. Kay at the height of the Duck Dynasty show to talk about her faith and being a reality TV star.
Subscribe today to get Part 2 next week, and the new episode of Backstage with The Simple Church every Wednesday in your feed.
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Host Evan Semanco is joined by producer Jordan Philips as we continue The Interview Series here on the BWTSC Podcast. Since 2007 when The Simple Church launched, we've had some incredible guests and we want to bring some of those interviews to the podcast audience!
Today we're bringing you Part 2 of our 2019 interview with two of the founding members of the Christian Rock Band Audio Adrenaline, Mark Stuart and Will McGinnis. Mark and Will talk about their history with Lead Pastor Justin Haigler, Mark's health journey, and their incredible work in Haiti. If you missed Part 1 last week, go back and listen to that first!
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Haiti Made
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Host Evan Semanco is joined by producer Jordan Philips as we continue The Interview Series here on the BWTSC Podcast. Since 2007 when The Simple Church launched, we've had some incredible guests and we want to bring some of those interviews to the podcast audience!
Today we're bringing you our 2019 interview with 2 of the founding members of the Christian Rock Band Audio Adrenaline, Mark Stuart and Will McGinnis. Mark and Will talk about their history with Lead Pastor Justin Haigler, Mark's health journey, and their incredible work in Haiti. This week is Part 1, subscribe for Part 2 next Wednesday!
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Haiti Made
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Host Evan Semanco is joined by producer Jordan Philips as we continue The Interview Series here on the BWTSC Podcast. Since 2007 when The Simple Church launched, we've had some incredible guests and we want to bring some of those interviews to the podcast audience!
Today you can hear Part 2 of an exclusive interview from the band For King and Country that was lost to the archives for over 10 years! For King and Country as sold millions of records and won Grammy awards, but in 2013, they were on their first ever tour promoting their first album and The Simple Church hosted them in concert, but on that Sunday morning, Lead Pastor Justin Haigler interviewed the band and it had not been posted anywhere until now!
If you missed Part 1 last week, check it out first and you can see the full interview on our Youtube Channel as well as the concert!
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Host Evan Semanco is joined by producer Jordan Philips as we continue The Interview Series here on the BWTSC Podcast. Since 2007 when The Simple Church launched, we've had some incredible guests and we want to bring some of those interviews to the podcast audience!
Today you can hear an exclusive interview from the band For King and Country that was lost to the archives for over 10 years! For King and Country as sold millions of records and won Grammy awards, but in 2013, they were on their first ever tour promoting their first album and The Simple Church hosted them in concert, but on that Sunday morning, Lead Pastor Justin Haigler interviewed the band and it had not been posted anywhere until now!
Enjoy Part 1 today, and you can see the full interview on our Youtube Channel as well as the concert!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
FOR KING AND COUNTRY INTERVIEW
FOR KING AND COUNTRY CONCERT
MOTHER'S DAY 2025 AT THE SIMPLE CHURCH
MORE INFO ABOUT FOR KING AND COUNTRY
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Host Evan Semanco is back with Producer Jordan Phillips for an BWTSC tradition, interviewing two bright graduates in The Simple Church before Senior Sunday. Samyia Graham from Haughton High School and Drew Kent from Parkway High School join the show to talk about growing up at The Simple Church, the experiences that shaped them in student ministry, and find out on air they both are going into psychology and what their plans are after high school.
Sunday, May 4th 2025 is Senior Sunday, and each year we honor our high school and college graduates on Senior Sunday via a picture slide show, a photo area for families, and a gift for our graduates. To be a part, submit the form with 2 pictures with the link below.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
SENIOR SUNDAY 2025 FORM
UPCOMING EVENTS
SAMYIA'S PARENTS 2024 PODCAST
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Host Evan Semanco is joined by producer Jordan Philips to talk about a new series on the Backstage with the Simple Church Podcast: The Interview Series. Since 2007 when The Simple Church launched, we've had some incredible guests and we want to bring some of those interviews to the podcast audience!
We continue the interviews with the lead singer of the band Payable on Death (P.O.D.), Sonny Sandoval.We brought Sonny in to the Shreveport Convention Center in 2016 to talk the wild ride of being on MTV, his organization The WhoSoevers, selling 12 million records, Sonny's faith, and more. Lead Pastor Justin Haigler had a great conversation with Sonny, we divided it up into two parts so if you missed part 1 last week, check that out first.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Sonny Sandoval Full Video
P.O.D's Website
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Evan, e-mail Evan@thesimplechurch.tv. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.
Host Evan Semanco is joined by producer Jordan Philips to talk about a new series on the Backstage with the Simple Church Podcast: The Interview Series. Since 2007 when The Simple Church launched, we've had some incredible guests and we want to bring some of those interviews to the podcast audience!
We continue the interviews with the lead singer of the band Payable on Death (P.O.D.), Sonny Sandoval.We brought Sonny in to the Shreveport Convention Center in 2016 to talk the wild ride of being on MTV, his organization The WhoSoevers, selling 12 million records, Sonny's faith, and more. Lead Pastor Justin Haigler had a great conversation with Sonny, we divided it up into two parts so come back next week for part 2.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Sonny Sandoval Full Video
P.O.D's Website
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Evan, e-mail Evan@thesimplechurch.tv. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.
Host Evan Semanco is joined by producer Jordan Philips to talk about a new series on the Backstage with the Simple Church Podcast: The interview series. Since 2007 when The Simple Church launched, we've had some incredible guests and we want to bring some of those interviews to the podcast audience!
We continue the start with (debatably) our most famous guest, NFL Quarterback Drew Brees. We brought Drew in to the Brookshire Grocery Arena (Centurylink Center at the time) in 2017 to talk football, his faith, and have some fun. Lead Pastor Justin Haigler had a great conversation with Drew, we divided it up into two parts so if you missed Part 1 check that out before you listen to Part 2 today!
Don't forget Easter is approaching fast, join us at the Louisiana Boardwalk Saturday, April 19th or Sunday, April 20th.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Drew Brees Interview Full Video
Easter 2025 at The Boardwalk
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Evan, e-mail Evan@thesimplechurch.tv. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.
Host Evan Semanco is joined by producer Jordan Philips to talk about a new series on the Backstage with the Simple Church Podcast: The interview series. Since 2007 when The Simple Church launched, we've had some incredible guests and we want to bring some of those interviews to the podcast audience!
We start out the gate with (debatably) our most famous guest, NFL Quarterback Drew Brees. We brought Drew in to the Brookshire Grocery Arena (Centurylink Center at the time) in 2017 to talk football, his faith, and have some fun. Lead Pastor Justin Haigler had a great conversation with Drew, we divided it up into two parts so come back next week for part 2.
Don't forget Easter is approaching fast, join us at the Louisiana Boardwalk Saturday, April 19th or Sunday, April 20th.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Drew Brees Interview Full Video
Easter 2025 at The Boardwalk
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Evan, e-mail Evan@thesimplechurch.tv. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.
Evan Semanco is joined by Lead Pastor Justin Haigler and Producer Jordan Phillips to talk with someone you probably wouldn't know, Erney Chaney, but will after this episode because without Erney, there is no Simple Church.
Justin and Evan go Backstage to find out how Erney got involved in Christian Music in Shreveport, what effect it had on Justin, and why Erney was so influential 40+ years ago and still is today playing in the Simple Church Band when he's not touring with the countrys most popular Journey Cover Band, E5C4P3.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Ernie Chaney Pic
The Jesus Music Documentary
Sister Margaret Telethon Video
James Burton Interview
Volunteer this Easter
Volunteer Easter Meeting March 30th
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Evan Semanco is joined by Producer Jordan Phillips today to talk with the one and only Blake "Tricky" LeVassuer, a Simple Church volunteer staple who has some wild stories about working in the movie industry, using his gifts and talents for good, and why Sylvester Stallone almost ruined his career.
Blake has created incredible sets for The Simple Church over the years, and he opens up about why he does it, when God gave him a wake up call, and what a difference being plugged in at Simple Church has made in he and his families life.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Volunteer this Easter
Volunteer Easter Meeting March 30th
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Co-Hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco have a full studio with some of the team fresh off a trip to Honduras! Care Pastor Bryan Reed led the trip, and Stephen Knight and Jessica Beseau are long time Simple Church Partners who are on to share their experiences, why they chose to go on mission trip with young kids at home, and how all of their lives are changed #DoingGood.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Upcoming Mission Trips
Stephen's Juarez Podcast
Scotts Picture in the Pit
Dennis Miller Video
Walk for Water Podcast
Beloved Women's Trip Podcast
Volunteer this Easter
Voluntour on March 16th
Volunteer Easter Meeting March 30th
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Co-Hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco are back with Lead Pastor Justin Haigler to talk all things Easter, worship, and 90s Christian Music.
Easter 2025 is going to be unlike any Easter at The Simple Church before, and we'd love for you to join us on Saturday, April 19th at 2, 4, or 6 p.m. or Sunday, April 20th at 8, 9:30, or 11 a.m. at the Louisiana Boardwalk.
We also need more volunteer than ever, so you can RSVP for the Easter Volunteer meeting on March 30th to get trained, a new Easter volunteer shirt, and have some fun with us as we get ready for Easter 2025.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Volunteer this Easter
Voluntour on March 16th
Volunteer Easter Meeting March 30th
Chip's Podcast
Johnny Walker Red Episode
Pops Haigler Episode
Drew Brees
Christmas 2024
GIANT Time to Burn
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Co-Hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco are reunited today with producer Jordan Phillips and Productions Pastor Chip Mitchell, who we realized had known all three of us individually since we were in middle school.
Chip is over all things tech at The Simple Church, and take a deep dive back to the beginning of his ministry career, how he became a Production Pastor, what a production pastor is, and what's coming up this Easter at The Simple Church.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Volunteer this Easter
Voluntour on March 16th
Volunteer Easter Meeting March 30th
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Host Evan Semanco sits down with one of our favorite and most frequent guests, Amber McDonnold, the Life Group coordinator at The Simple Church. Life Groups are small groups that meet in homes or various places each week, and they're the best way to make a big church seem small.
Every semester we have Amber on to highlight some new groups and share stories of the difference being in a Life Group makes in peoples lives. Then at the end we get a preview of Amber's Greatest Hits albums and some of the songs that will be featured, IYKYK.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
FIND A LIFE GROUP
AMBERS PAST PODCAST
BIBLE STORIES SELDOM ANIMATED
Partner Party on March 2nd
Voluntour on March 16th
WE WERE SUPPOSED TO START 30 MINUTES AGO
THE WI-FI WENT OUT, NOW WE'RE REALLY SEEKING JESUS
MY KID IS SCREAMING IN THE OTHER ROOM
UNSPOKEN PRAYER REQUEST
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Host Evan Semanco and fill in co-host, Volunteer Coordinator Mallory Semanco, chat with the amazing DiDi Hayes, a long-time volunteer at The Simple Church. DiDi has worn many hats over the years at The Simple Church, and after retiring two years ago she decided to take on a unique challenge: volunteering to clean our buildings every week with a great team to make a big difference.
We'll dive into DiDi's heart for teenagers, what her life looks like after retiring, and why she is so committed to making her mark on the church and helping out wherever she can.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Download The Simple Church App
Partner Party on March 2nd
Voluntour on March 16th
Signup to Volunteer HERE
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On today's episode host Evan Semanco is joined by Do Good Pastor Robyn Horton and two mission trip participants, Britney Spivey and Sally Joiner, fresh off the first ever all women mission trip to Honduras. Robyn explains how the trip came together, what it was like serving women with an all woman team, and how doing things like health care, counseling, and even shopping was transformative in the lives of women in Honduras.
Britney and Sally share their experiences, why they chose to do a trip like this, and how God worked in their lives along with the rest of the team.
Want to find out more about trips coming up and how you can #DoGood? Check out the links below:
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Download The Simple Church App
Get text updates by sending " dogood " to 77222
Lighthouse Family Retreat 2025
Honduras Well Projects
Brittney and Haylies Walk for Water Podcast
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On today's episode host Scott Odom returns for the first time as a new dad, and he's joined by co-host Evan Semanco and Producer Jordan Phillips to talk about Scott's first Christmas as a dad, our first ever Partner Rally on February 2nd, Lifegroup Kickoff and The Superbowl (apparently we can't say Superbowl anymore so it's "Big Game" day).
Find out about everything coming up and then Jordan and Scott face-off in a Big Game Trivia Game!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Download The Simple Church App
Partner Rally
Lifegroup Kickoff
Superbowl Watch Party
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On today's episode host Evan Semanco is joined by fill in co-host Bill Allred to talk tech with two employees from the Subsplash Media Platform, Kate Morris and Jon Crabtree.
Never heard of Subsplash? If you have used the Simple Church App, you've used a Subsplash product. Kate and Jon talk about being a church tech company, how we can use technology to do church differently, and some exciting changes coming to The Simple Church and our partnership with Subsplash going forward.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Download The Simple Church App
Find Out More About Subsplash
Signup for our New Giving System HERE
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Happy 2025!
On our first episode of the new year, host Evan Semanco is joined by Do Good Pastor Robyn Horton to talk reflect back on the "secret sauce" of the Simple Church, Doing Good. if you've been around Simple Church for a while, you can't escape the phrase, but if you're new and wanting to know more about why we emphasize doing good so much, this is a great place to start.
We look back on 17 years of different ways The Simple Church has done good, share the stories of individuals or groups that got inspired to do more good, and talk about ways we'll continue to do good in 2025.
Check out the links below for more in depth looks at certain topics over the years, and stay up to date with the latest Do Good opportunities in 2025 and beyond at http://thesimplechurch.tv/ministries/do-good
P.S. The Backstage Podcast was on a list of the best Shreveport / Bossier Podcasts in 2024!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Africa New Life College Sponsorship Video
Sponsor with Africa New Life
Hands and Feet Project in Haiti
Compassion International
Honduras Well Projects Link
Bags of Blessings Podcast
First Timers Juarez Mission Trip Podcast
Mens Juarez Trip 2024 Podcast
Samaritans Feet
Bike Giveaway 2024
Lighthouse Retreat June 2025
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Happy New Year from all of us at The Simple Church!
We'll be back with new episodes every Wednesday on January 15th, 2025, but for today enjoy our most popular episode of 2024 if you missed it:
This week host Evan Semanco was joined by High School Pastor Jonah Boaz to interview two of the class of 2024. Emma Haigler, a graduate from Benton (and Justin's Daughter) and Chase White, a graduate from Airline High School, talk with Evan and Jonah about growing up at Simple Church, the biggest struggle Gen Z faces, and their experiences going through the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Happy New Year from all of us at The Simple Church!
We'll be back with new episodes every Wednesday on January 15th, 2025, but for today enjoy our most popular episode of 2024 if you missed it:
This week lead pastor Justin Haigler is back to talk with Brandon McComic who shared part of his story in a video, but is here to dive deeper on how an invite to The Simple Church changed his life, his family’s life, and now is inviting others to join him as well.
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Evan, e-mail Evan@thesimplechurch.tv. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.
Host Evan Semanco is joined by Do Good Pastor Robyn Horton to talk with Will and Andrea McGinnis of Hands and Feet Project all about Haiti. Will was a founding member of the band Audio Adrenaline, and he and Andrea have been working in Haiti for 20+ years #DoingGood, and if you haven't been following what's going on in Haiti, it is in a crisis that is almost too unbelievable to understand.
Sunday, December 22nd we're asking everyone at The Simple Church to give a one time gift of $30 to go directly to helping Hands and Feet in Haiti, and today's conversation hopefully will show you why this group of people need hope this Christmas.
Follow Hands and Feet and all the incredible work they are doing with the links below:
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
HANDS AND FEET
GIVE HERE TO HAITI
HANDS AND FEET ON FACEBOOK
HANDS AND FEET ON INSTAGRAM
HANDS AND FEET ON YOTUBE
CHRISTMAS AT THE MOVIES
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
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Hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco talk all things Christmas and share some of their favorite Christmas traditions and memories
We also discuss everything you need to know coming up this December at the Simple Church, recreate an Ai written Audio Play, and hear the new Backstage with the Simple Church Christmas song.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
CHRISTMAS AT THE MOVIES
HALLMARK MOVIE COVERS
Ai CHRISTMAS SONG
PRIVATE ELF SCREENING AT THE REGAL BOARDWALK
JINGLE JAM
CHRISTMAS BAPTISM
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
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Co-Host Evan Semanco is joined by the triumphant return of co-host Scott Odom who reports back on everything involved in having a new building, becoming a first time dad soon, and hot takes on Christmas.
We also discuss everything you need to know coming up this December at the Simple Church, and play a Christmas Trivia Game with producer Jordan Phillips to broaden your Christmas Knowledge that you can easily play at home.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
CHRISTMAS AT THE MOVIES
PRIVATE ELF SCREENING AT THE REGAL BOARDWALK
JINGLE JAM
CHRISTMAS BAPTISM
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Evan, e-mail Evan@thesimplechurch.tv. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.
Host Evan Semanco is joined by co-host Robyn Horton this week, the Queen of Do-Goodery (a.k.a the Do Good Pastor) to talk with the founders of Redefined Ministries, Jerri Anne Blankenship and Mindy Lancaster.
Jerri and Mindy share their heart to help women in prison, how they started in 2020 with a crazy idea, and now have helped thousands of women in prison receive gifts at Christmas. We hope you are inspired by Mindy and Jerri and help pack a bag this Sunday, December 1st at the Boardwalk as we kick off Christmas at the Movies at 9:00, 10:00, or 11:00 a.m.
Check out the links below to find out more about Redefined Ministries and donate to help what they are doing.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Follow Redefined Ministries on Facebook
Follow Redefined Ministries on Instagram
Donate to Redefined Ministries
Mindy and Jerri's Story
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Host Evan Semanco is one on one with one of most popular guests, Dr. Peri Reed to talk about not being ok. Peri is a professional Christian Counselor who attends the Simple Church, runs a counseling center (Shreveport Counseling and Restoration Center), and is working on her first book!
We talk with Peri to process what it means to not be ok, what do to if you or someone you know is not ok right now, how to help someone battling an addiction, and steps to take to work on getting where you want to be.
P.S. You might have seen a similar episode with Peri in October, there was an audio glitch that lost part of the recording, so we re-recorded a new podcast
Check out the links below for previous episodes with Peri and how to get connected to a counselor:
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Peri's Previous Episode
Find a Counselor
Shreveport Counseling and Restoration
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Host Evan Semanco is joined by special guests Brittney Reeve and Haylie Hays to share how one message on a Sunday has sent them on a 6+ year journey of doing good and raising over $200,000.
Brittney and Haylie and their team will walk 118 miles this November, because that is the average amount of miles women in Honduras walk each month to get access to clean water. If you want to be a part of helping solve this crisis, you can join them for the Final Mile on Sunday, November 24th, 2024 at the Louisiana Boardwalk or donate with the link below.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
2022 Walk for Water Episode
Register for the Final Mile Walk
Donate to Honduras Well Projects
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Host Evan Semanco is joined by special guests Stephen Knight and Ray Raney to talk about their recent mission trip to Juarez, Mexico.
Ray is a retired Pastor who used to be on staff and is continuing to lead trips, and Stephen went on his first mission trip ever in his mid 30s (check the link below for his Pre-Mission Trip Podcast) and they talk about the trip, the great work being done in Juarez, and why going on a mission trip is a life changing experience.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Stephen's Pre-Juarez Podcast
Upcoming Do Good Trips
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Today Host Evan Semanco is back with Producer Jordan Phillips, High School Pastor Jonah Boaz, and Middle School Pastor Josh Mitchell talk about student ministry at The Simple Church and play a Halloween trivia game to impress your friends with your new Halloween knowledge.
Find out more with the links below:
Paintball November 9th
Middle School Ministry (The MSM.tv)
High School Ministry (The HSM.tv)
Middle School Instagram
High School Instagram
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There is no new episode this week, we'll be back next week but we're re-airing our most popular episode from 2024 so far in case you missed, our interview with Brandon McComic from all the way back in January.
This week lead pastor Justin Haigler is back to talk with Brandon McComic who shared part of his story in a video, but is here to dive deeper on how an invite to The Simple Church changed his life, his family’s life, and now is inviting others to join him as well.
Find out more with the links below:
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Evan, e-mail Evan@thesimplechurch.tv. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.
Host Evan Semanco is one on one with one of most popular guests, Dr. Peri Reed to talk about not being ok. Peri is a professional Christian Counselor who attends the Simple Church, runs a counseling center (Shreveport Counseling and Restoration Center), and is working on her first book!
We talk with Peri to process what it means to not be ok, what do to if you or someone you know is not ok right now, and steps to take to work on getting where you want to be.
Check out the links below for previous episodes with Peri and how to get connected to a counselor:
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Peri's Previous Episode
Find a Counselor
Shreveport Counseling and Restoration
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Evan, e-mail Evan@thesimplechurch.tv. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.
Host Evan Semanco is joined by producer Jordan Phillips and fan favorite guest Greg Walker from the Simple Church Band today to talk about the upcoming Worship Night at the Boardwalk on Sunday, October 27th at 5 pm.
As always Greg goes a lot of different directions, and we hit on him writing songs and part of that creative process, why he loves the worship night atmosphere, and for some reason, lawnmowers.
Subscribe for each new episode every Wednesday, and check out past podcasts with Greg and links below:
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Worship Night Details
Greg's Previous Podcasts
Lawnboy
The Simple Church Band's Music
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Host Evan Semanco is joined by producer Jordan Phillips and special guest Stephen Knight to talk about Stephen's long term involvement at The Simple Church, how he and his wife got connected and became key volunteers and Partners, and why he's decided after 14 years to go on a mission trip to Juarez, Mexico in a few weeks.
Stephen is honest about his doubts about doing things "right", coming to a place where he is ready to get out of his comfort zone, and what his mindset is going into the trip. This is going to be a two part episode, and we'll talk with Stephen again after the trip so make sure to subscribe and get each new episode every Wednesday!
P.S. Stephen shocks Jordan at the end of the episode AND they gang up on Evan about a flaw revealed live on air.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Partner Party RSVP
Daryl and Shelly Graham's Juarez Episode
The Merton Prayer
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Host Evan Semanco is solo again this week with producer Jordan Phillips as Scott continues to work on the new space after our Grand Opening. We had an incredible launch and Evan and Jordan recap what happened to get here, share Backstage stories of what was really happening behind the scenes, and talk about you, dear listener, can partner with the Simple Church to #DoGood at our next Partner Party on Sunday, October 20th at the new Event Center at the Boardwalk.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Partner Party RSVP
Josh Mitchell's Interview
Grand Opening Recap Video
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No new episode this week with the Grand Opening, but we went back and pulled our most downloaded podcast ever, the big announcement of the move all the way back in April 2023 with Lead Pastor Justin Haigler, Executive Pastor John Haigler, and two Directional Leadership Team Members, Eddie Faith and Bill Allred.
Some things have changed in 17 months, some things will never change and we hope listening to this you're reminded what all this work has been for.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed their time and money to make this dream happen, and we can't wait for you to come see the new space.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Video Walkthrough of the New Building
Email Evan@thesimplechurch.tv
Find Out more at www.TheSimpleChurch.tv
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Evan, e-mail Evan@thesimplechurch.tv. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.
Host Evan Semanco sits down with producer Jordan Phillips in the midst of a busy week as we get ready for the new Simple Church Building Grand Opening on Sunday, September 15th!
We give you a Backstage look at what's happening as we prepare, what you can expect this Sunday and beyond, and ice cream sandwich recommendations!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Video Walkthrough of the New Building
Email Evan@thesimplechurch.tv
Josh Mitchell's Podcast
Find Out more at www.TheSimpleChurch.tv
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Co-Hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco sit down with the newest Simple Church staff member Josh Mitchell for a Backstage look at what led Josh to leading the Middle School Ministry (MSM.tv), his long time connection with The Simple Church, becoming a youth pastor, and more.
If you have a middle schooler in your life, check out the MSM.tv for a service every Sunday at 10 a.m. at the new student ministry space at the former Gap Outlet storefront, find a Lifegroup at 10 a.m. and check out www.theMSM.tv or on Instagram @theMSMtv.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Middle School Website: www.TheMSM.tv
Middle School on Instagram
Middle School Lifegroups
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Host Evan Semanco did a special interview with Olympic Weight Lifting Coach Spencer Arnold fresh off the Paris Olympics to share his experiences, how is faith influences his coaching, and talk about the incredible athletes he has worked with including medalists from his gym.
Interested in the Olympics? Want to hear a Backstage perspective from a coach? Enjoy this episode with Spencer Arnold.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Power and Grace Performance Gym
Follow Spencer on Instagram
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Co-Hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco are joined today by Life Group Coordinator Amber McDonnold to talk about a new semester of Life Groups with someone who's life has been changed by being in a Life Group, Elaine Tipton!
In the middle of the COVID-19 Pandemic Elaine realized she needed something different, found The Simple Church Online, got her daughter involved in student ministry, then joined a Life Group herself. Now, just a few years later, she has found friends and a community she never had before and shares part of her story to encourage all of us to join a Life Group ourselves!
Life Group Kickoff is Sunday, August 25th all morning at Sweet Caroline's Dueling Piano Bar at the Boardwalk, join us in person or you can browse the groups online with the link below.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Browse Life Groups for Fall 2024
E-mail Amber@thesimplechurch.tv
Check out Amber's Hit Song, "Make a Big Church Feel Small"
Alternate Version of "Make a Big Church Feel Small"
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Co-Hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco are joined today by lead Pastor Justin Haigler to talk with Darryl and Shelly Graham about going to Juarez, Mexico on a family mission trip with their daughter for the first time.
Justin and Scott were also on the trip and they laugh about cutting up, share what getting outside the regular day to day experiences of life did for their family, and tell everyone why they should give a mission trip a try.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
GO TO JUAREZ IN OCTOBER 2024
Daryl Graham Interview 2020
Justin's Picture of Daryl
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Host Evan Semanco is joined today by fill in co-host Blake Lawson to say goodbye :(
Blake is continuing is education at the University of Oregon and is leaving after 5 years serving at The Simple Church, and we reflect on his time here, share some stories and laugh, and throw in some Oregon Duck trivia. We will miss Blake, but are excited for his next chapter and what God's going to do in his life.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
E-Mail Blake
Find Blake on Instagram
Tunook Tunook Dance
SCS Live on Youtube
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Host Evan Semanco is joined today by fill in co-host Blake Lawson to talk to one of our favorite guests, Spud the Ice Cream Man.
There is no one else like Spud, and in today's conversation Spud shares why he drives an ice cream truck and serves schools in retirement, what the Snackbag program means to the schools we partner with, and how you can help #DoGood on Sunday, August 11th at the Boardwalk.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
HELP FILL SNACKBAGS
Teacher Snackbag Story
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Host Evan Semanco is joined today by Simple Church Band Co-Leader Christi Rhodes to talk about the Worship Night and Walk Through at the new buildings Sunday July 28th.
Christi shares some stories from what the last 7 months have been like without live music, what the band is planning in the new building, and some funny stories about attending camp for the first time as an adult and people's comments on the pre-recorded music in the movie theaters.
We'd love you to join us for Worship Night on Sunday July 28th at 5 pm at the Boardwalk, and you can stream it online live or watch on demand later on The Simple Church Youtube Channel.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
JULY 28TH WORSHIP NIGHT INFO
COMPLETE THE SKILL SURVEY TO HELP DO GOOD
DONATE TO THE BUILDING PROJECT
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Evan, e-mail Evan@thesimplechurch.tv. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.
Co-Hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco are joined today by Lead Pastor Justin Haigler for Part 2 of the building project update as we talk about our July 28th Worship Night and Walk Through at the new buildings!
We catchup with Justin on stories of generosity and people who have worked their tails off to make the progress that has already happened, and Justin explains what is going to happen and even teases a move in date that hasn't been said anywhere else.
If you are inspired to join in we'd love for you to fill out the Skill Survey below, give to the project, or you can reach out directly via e-mail to Justin@thesimplechurch.tv. Thank you again to everyone who has given so far, and we can't wait to move in this year!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
COMPLETE THE SKILL SURVEY TO HELP DO GOOD
JANUARY BUILDING UPDATE PODCAST
DONATE TO THE BUILDING PROJECT
CHUCK NAILING STRYPER
GOFUNDME FOR BENTON FAMILY
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Co-Hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco are joined today by Lead Pastor Justin Haigler to give the first podcast building project update since January 2024, and a lot has happened as we move closer to our new home at the Louisiana Boardwalk. We catchup with Justin on stories of generosity and people who have worked their tails off to make the progress that has already happened, and Justin explains what is going to happen and even teases a move in date that hasn't been said anywhere else.
If you are inspired to join in we'd love for you to fill out the Skill Survey below, give to the project, or you can reach out directly via e-mail to Justin@thesimplechurch.tv. Thank you again to everyone who has given so far, and we can't wait to move in this year!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
COMPLETE THE SKILL SURVEY TO HELP DO GOOD
JANUARY BUILDING UPDATE PODCAST
DONATE TO THE BUILDING PROJECT
CHUCK NAILING STRYPER
GOFUNDME FOR BENTON FAMILY
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Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Scott Odom are joined by Dr. Troy White as our first fan joins the podcast! Troy visited The Simple Church for the first time in 2020, and through COVID became one of our most active online participants as well as a podcast completionist going back and listening to every single episode.
We talk to Troy about working in higher education, planning two simultaneous weddings, and plays a 4th of July themed game. Remember there are no services on July 7th, 2024, enjoy the time with your family and friends!
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Evan, e-mail Evan@thesimplechurch.tv. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.
Co-Host Evan Semanco is joined today by Robyn Horton, Do Good Pastor at The Simple Church, as well as Doug Warner, who you might know from his time as an anchor on KSLA in Shreveport / Bossier. Doug is an Emmy winning reporter whose segment, "The Good Stuff", lines up with a lot of what we try to do at Simple Church, and Doug has graciously helped Simple Church with videos for years and lending his talents to #DoingGood with us.
We sit down with Doug to discuss the upcoming Angel Build project, how he first got connected to Katy Build, his first hand experiences doing multiple stories with different families who received homes throughout the years, and how we can continue to #DoGood in 2024.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
COMPLETE THE SKILL SURVEY TO HELP DO GOOD
FOLLOW DOUG WARNER'S FACEBOOK PAGE
WATCH PREVIOUS GOOD STUFF STORIES
ANGELA PFANNER ON ANGEL BUILD PODCAST
STEVE WATKINS AND BRYAN REED'S PODCAST
ANGEL BUILD CARRY FAMILY INTERVIEW
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This week host Evan Semanco is joined again by Middle School Pastor Blake Lawson to talk more about how technolgy is rapidly changing the world. On June 11th Apple announced that their operating system is integrating Ai technology including CHATGPT, and if you haven't been using Ai yet it's about to be forced on iPhone users.
It might not be the world you swim in, but if you have kids or grandkids they're being affected by the technology changes happening faster than ever, and we hope this leads you to have some good discussions!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Blake's Previous Podcast
"Sky" Open Ai Voice
Scarlett Johansen in Her
Lawsuit over Deep Fake Inappropriate Pictures
Ai Beauty Pageant
Captcha's Getting More Difficult
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This week in honor of Father's Day we're reposting one of our most downloaded episodes ever, Justin and John's episode with their dad, Pops. Recorded in 2021, everyone loved hearing Pops stories and laughing together, which makes this all the more special since Pops passed away last year. Enjoy this episode and Happy Father's Day, we'll be back next week with a new episode.
On this episode, we have a Father's Day special with Lead Pastor Justin Haigler & Executive Pastor John Haigler's Dad, Pops Haigler. They go back to the very beginning of the Haigler family and share stories and laugh about growing up and what the Haigler boys experienced as kids.
If you have feedback for the show, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv or follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .
Co-hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco are joined by Executive Pastor John Haigler to talk Man Day 2024! Man Day is what we call Father's Day at The Simple Church, and on June 16th we're celebrating dads with the first ever Simple Church Car Show, golf games setup around he boardwalk, a TV, Grill, and Do Good box giveaway, and the chance to hit a riding lawn mower with a golf club and #DoGood!
Join us on Sunday, June 16th at the Boardwalk at 9,10, or 11 am for Man Day!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
MAN DAY WRESTLERS
TOP GUN FOR DUMMIES
MAN DAY 2024 INFO
EMAIL JOHN@THESIMPLECHURCH.TV ABOUT THE CAR SHOW
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Summer is here and the Backstage with The Simple Church Podcast is ready for a great summer! Co-Host Scott Odom is finally back with Evan Semanco and Producer Jordan Phillips and we talk about what's coming up this summer, exciting news for the Odom family, and then do some Ai generated Summer Would You Rather Questions.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Would You Rather Questions:
- Would you rather have sunscreen that never runs out but smells like fried chicken, or sunscreen that smells like roses but you need to reapply every 30 minutes?
- Would you rather have a permanent sunburn on your nose that squeaks like a dog toy when touched, or have your entire body covered in temporary tattoos of beach scenes that come to life and start singing when you're near water?
- Would you rather only be able to swim in pools filled with Jell-O or beaches with water that turns into lemonade when you splash it?
- Would you rather have a personal fan that follows you everywhere but speaks only in cheesy pickup lines, or sunglasses that make everyone you look at appear as cartoon characters?
- Would you rather only be able to wear swim fins everywhere you go or have your hair turn into a different color of the rainbow every time you step outside in the sun?
- Would you rather have a magical cooler that always has your favorite cold drink but plays loud mariachi music every time you open it, or a beach umbrella that provides shade but randomly transforms into a giant parasol hat?
- Would you rather have a talking seashell that gives questionable fashion advice every time you hold it to your ear, or a beach towel that refuses to lay flat and keeps rolling itself up?
- Would you rather have the ability to summon an endless supply of ice cream, but it's always the flavor you like the least, or have a personal cloud that follows you around and rains ice cream toppings?
- Would you rather have flip-flops that make farting noises with every step or a swimsuit that changes color based on your mood, but sometimes gets it wrong and turns neon green when you're feeling calm?
- Would you rather have a magical beach chair that massages your back but occasionally pinches your toes, or a pair of sunglasses that allow you to see underwater but give you a fish's voice when you speak while wearing them?
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to us, e-mail Evan@thesimplechurch.tv. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.
Simple Church's long time friend Cassie Hammett from The Hub Urban Ministries, Purchased, and Rise Up and Roast Coffee (what can't she do?) returned to the podcast with host Evan Semanco with two new friends, Tiffany and Jerry, who are Rise Up and Roast employees to talk about the first two years of Rise Up and Roast Coffee, the impact it's had on everyone involved, and how you can get some great coffee today.
Cassie and company talk social entrepreneurship, partnering with local businesses, God ordained "coincidences" and more. Check out the links below to get coffee and find out more.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
RISE UP AND ROAST COFFEE
THE HUB URBAN MINISTRIES
PURCHASED: NOT FOR SALE
2022 RISE UP AND ROAST PODCAST
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This week the moms at Simple Church who have Been There, Done That took over the podcast fresh off of Mother's Day to share some advice, resources, and mistakes they've made that we can learn from.
Robyn Horton, Mallory Semanco, Christy Aguillard, and Julie Mitchell have Been There and Done That, enjoy this conversation with a great group of moms.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
The Worry Free Parent by Sissy Goff
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
The Paula Ferris Show
Raising Boys and Girls Podcast
Calm Parenting Podcast
Parent Cue
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This week host Evan Semanco was joined by High School Pastor Jonah Boaz to interview two of the class of 2024. Emma Haigler, a graduate from Benton (and Justin's Daughter) and Chase White, a graduate from Airline High School, talk with Evan and Jonah about growing up at Simple Church, the biggest struggle Gen Z faces, and their experiences going through the COVID-19 Pandemic.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
High School Camp
Chase is a Gremlin
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This week host Evan Semanco was joined by Middle School Pastor Blake Lawson to talk about technology, Gen Z, Ai music beefs with dead rappers, free song generating apps, and more.
It might not be the world you swim in, but if you have kids or grandkids they're being affected by the technology changes happening faster than ever, and we hope this leads you to have some good discussions!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Broken Blades Full Song & Suno.Ai (make your own songs!)
Victorians Worried About Technology
The Social Dilemma Documentary
Video Game TikTok
Jordan Looking at Old Tapes Live During this Episode
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This week's podcast has the return of host Scott Odom joining co-host Evan Semanco and producer Jordan Phillips to talk about Senior Sunday at The Simple Church on May 5th, 2024.
Send in pictures with the link below to be featured on Senior Sunday and join us in person at the Louisiana Boardwalk for a gift for seniors and photo opps for families.
Then we play a trivia game all about 2006, the year most graduates were born which seems unbelievable.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
SUBMIT PHOTOS HERE
SCOTT’S SENIOR PHOTO
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This week's podcast features host Evan Semanco talking with Bryan Reed and Steve Watkins about the loss of their children as well as the good that has been done since. Steve is a father, local business owner, and member of Asbury Methodist church in Bossier and he shares how homes started being built in honor of his late daughter Katy. He and Bryan discuss how they were able to get through such a difficult event and share stories of the impact their daughters have continued to make years later.
The Simple Church is proud to partner with Angel Build to build 3 new homes this summer, stay tuned for all the details and ways to signup and serve when it becomes available! If you are able to donate gifts in kind, please contact Bryan Reed via email, Bryan@thesimplechurch.tv
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Fuller Center
Katy Build Tennis Tournament
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This week host Evan Semanco was joined by fill in host Robyn Horton, Do Good Pastor at The Simple Church to talk with Angela Pfanner about the Katy Build Tennis Tournament and building houses in our community. Angela is the Director of Growth and Outreach at Asbury United Methodist Church in Bossier as well as the owner of Birdwell's.
Angela shares the story of how she got started honoring the legacy of one of her students in her student ministry, Katy Watkins, by building affordable homes with the Fuller Center, raising money with a tennis tournament, and how you can get involved and Do Good this year. Find out more with the links below!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Katy Build Volunteer Link
Katy Build Website
Katy Build on Facebook
The Fuller Center
Birdwells
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This week post Easter Sunday host Evan Semanco sat down with podcast producer Jordan Phillips who also happens to the audio director at the Simple Church and helped design the setup at Easter. If you were able to attend the service or watch online you saw the LED screens and experienced the band, but on today's episode we take a peek behind the curtain of how a relatively small team of staff and volunteers pull off such an impressive set in a weekend.
We also recap all the highlights of a great Easter including our guests The Smallbones, Rebecca St. James, and Garrett Jacobs, and talk about what's coming up at The Simple Church.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Info About Upcoming Events
Watch the Unsung Hero Trailer
Get Helen Smallbone's Book Here
Follow Rebecca St. James
Follow Garrett Jacobs
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This week hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco are joined by Angie Haigler again for Part Two of Angie's AMA! This week there is less animal talk, more parenting advice, real talk about being married to a pastor, and more as we continue to ask Angie your questions.
If you didn't listen to Part 1 last week, go back and check it out before you listen today.
P.S. Easter Sunday is March 31st, and you're invited to join us at the Brookshire Grocery Arena for services at 9:30 or 11 am.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
EASTER INFO
Worship Night March 24th
Join The Simple Church March Madness Bracket Contest
Micah's Podcast About Red Handed Tattoo
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This week hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco are joined by Angie Haigler and producer Jordan Phillips to answer your questions about being a pastors wife, fighting animals, and donkey names. Over the last few weeks we've gotten questions for Angie, and she knocks it out of the park on today's episode. There were so many in fact, there will be a Part 2 next week with even more questions answered so subscribe today and you'll automatically get each new episode every Wednesday.
P.S. Easter Sunday is March 31st, and you're invited to join us at the Brookshire Grocery Arena for services at 9:30 or 11 am.
Find out more with the links below:
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
EASTER INFO
Worship Night March 24th
Join The Simple Church March Madness Bracket Contest
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.
This week host Evan Semanco is joined by fill-in host Blake Lawson, Middle School Pastor, to talk all with producer Jordan Phillips about everything going on this March! Easter is just a few weeks away, we're bringing in special guests, we're Doing Good for Talented Arts, there's a worship night and more!
Plus we'll test your knowledge of all things Easter in an Easter trivia game you can use to impress your friends and family with insight like how much the most expensive Easter Bunny ever made cost as well as the biggest chocolate egg in history.
P.S. Don't forget to send in questions for next week's Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Angie Haigler, Justin's wife and Do Good Store leader! E-Mail Scott@theSimpleChurch.tv
Find out more with the links below:
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
EASTER INFO
Volunteer This Easter
Worship Night March 24th
Unsung Hero Trailer
World's Biggest Easter Egg
Join The Simple Church March Madness Bracket Contest
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.
This week co-hosts Scott Odom & Evan Semanco and producer Jordan Phillips are joined by the First Lady of The Simple Church, Angie Haigler. Angie is part of the team that leads and manages the Do Good Store, and today's episode explains why The Simple Church helped start the store, how the store Does Good all over the world, and why you should shop at www.DoGoodStore.net or come in person at the Louisiana Boardwalk on Saturdays or Sundays!
ASK ANGIE ANYTHING - Angie has also agreed to come back in two weeks and will answer YOUR questions, ask her anything! You can email your questions to Scott@thesimplechurch.tv
E-Mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv or find The Simple Church on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, or Youtube and send us a DM!
Find out more with the links below:
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Shop The Do Good Store Online
Africa New Life
Chris Farley as Shrek
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This week host Evan Semanco is joined by fill-in host Blake Lawson, Middle School Pastor, to talk all with producer Jordan Phillips about the Power of Love Series and a longer conversation about the He Gets Us ad campaign from the Superbowl and beyond. If you haven't seen the ads, click the link below, and we'd love to hear from you what you thought about the ads. E-Mail Evan@thesimplechurch.tv or find The Simple Church on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, or Youtube and send us a DM!
Find out more with the links below:
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
He Gets Us Website
2024 Super Bowl Commercial
Bill McKendry Podcast Interview
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This week host host Evan Semanco talked with fill in co-host Blake Lawson and band leader / accountant extraordinaire Christi Rhodes about the upcoming worship nights, the music at The Simple Church, and why music has such a powerful effect on people.
We'd love for you to join us in person on Sunday, February 25th (RSVP with the events link below) at the Regal 14 or another upcoming worship night soon!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Events at The Simple Church
Music at The Simple Church Youtube Playlist
Christi Rhodes 1st Podcast
Blake Lord Farquaad
Dancing Frosty at 7:50
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This week host Scott Odom & co-host Evan Semanco talk with Mallory Semanco, Volunteer Coordinator at The Simple Church (and Evan's wife) about Voluntour! If you have never volunteered at The Simple Church, or haven't been plugged in for a while, Voluntour on February 18th is for you!
Mallory explains how easy it is to get involved, what it means to people to serve, and some stories from real people who's lives were changed by volunteering.
Find out more with the links below:
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
RSVP TO VOLUNTOUR
E-MAIL MALLORY@THESIMPLECHURCH.TV
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This week host Scott Odom & co-host Evan Semanco talk all things Superbowl with producer Jordan Phillips. The Simple Church is throwing a Life Group kickoff party February 11th at 9, 10, and 11 am including the "Swiftie Bowl" for Simple Kids where they can dress up like Taylor Swift, get pink glitter nachos, and make friendship bracelets (plus actual football stuff).
Lifegroups also kick off a new semester this Sunday, and you can find one for you out of the 30+ offered, or start your own! Find out more with the links below:
Find out more with the links below:
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Find a Lifegroup
Life Group Kickoff Info
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This week host Scott Odom is back with co-host Evan Semanco and special guest Amber McDonnold, our Life Group Coordinator, to talk about the new semester of Life Groups, some stories of Life Groups and what they mean to people, and you can join a Life Group or start your own!
The new semester kicks off on Super Bowl Sunday, February 11th with games, food, giveaways, and more! Check it out at the Regal 14 Theater and find a Life Group for you this semester.
P.S. If you want one of Amber's DVD's, e-mail Scott@theSimpleChurch.tv
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Give to the Boardwalk Project and Get More Info HERE
Find a Lifegroup
Scott's Jeep Life Group Video
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This week Host Scott Odom is finally back to talk with co-host Evan Semanco and special guest Spud "The Ice Cream Man" Wilson who shared part of his story in a video a few weeks ago, but joins the podcast to dive deeper on how an invite to The Simple Church changed his life, his family’s life, and now is inviting others to join him as well and serving our community.
Find out more with the links below:
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Give to the Boardwalk Project and Get More Info HERE
Partner Party February 4th
Find a Lifegroup
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.
This week lead pastor Justin Haigler is back to talk with Brandon McComic who shared part of his story in a video, but is here to dive deeper on how an invite to The Simple Church changed his life, his family’s life, and now is inviting others to join him as well.
Find out more with the links below:
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Interested in Helping with the Clean Team? E-mail Volunteer Coordinator Mallory@thesimplechurch.tv
Give to the Boardwalk Project and Get More Info HERE
Back to the Future Do Good Movie Info
Partner Party January 28th
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Happy 2024! We are back with a new year and a new location for The Simple Church, lead pastor Justin Haigler and Children's Pastor Christy Aguillard join host Evan Semanco to recap the move to the Boardwalk, talk about the new children's space as well as being back in the Regal 14 Theater until late 2024 when we move to our new permanent location!
Hear the latest on the new buildings progress, find creative ways to serve, and don't miss Back to the Future on the big screen with a movie replica Delorean and Partner Party to partner with us in 2024!
Find out more with the links below:
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Interested in Helping with the Clean Team? E-mail Volunteer Coordinator Mallory@thesimplechurch.tv
Give to the Boardwalk Project and Get More Info HERE
Back to the Future Do Good Movie Info
Partner Party January 28th
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Happy New Year!
We're going back and looking at our most popular episodes from 2023, and the announcement about the move to the Louisiana Boardwalk wasn't just our most popular this year, it was the most downloaded episode ever. Check out this first conversation with Justin and John Haigler, and now you can join us starting January 7th, 2024 for services at the Regal 14 Theater!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Chasing Daylight by Erwin McManus
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We wanted to say thank you, dear listener, for being a part of the Backstage with the Simple Church Podcast this year. We are excited about 2024 and all the changes coming up at the Simple Church as this little podcast hits year 4.
We hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, we'll start 2024 with the most popular episodes from 2023 and will be back with new episodes in January!
Merry Country Christmas! Today's episode features an interview Pastor Justin Haigler did with Danny Orton, a Shreveport Native who has written for some of country music's biggest stars. Danny has written for Dan+Shay, Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw, Reba McEntire, and Pat Green, along with many other acts.
Danny and Justin grew up together and they talk about Country Music, writing songs, and much more. Enjoy this interview and you can check out the full video on our YouTube Channel with the link below.
P.S. If you're listening to this before Christmas Eve, we'd love to invite you to join us for the last services at The Shreveport Convention Center at 2 pm or 4 pm (no morning services). Then there are no services Sunday December 31st, and we move to the Louisiana Boardwalk for church in the Regal 14 theater starting January 7th, 2024!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Youtube
Country Christmas Info
Christmas Eve
Boardwalk Info
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Bah Humbug. Hosts Evan Semanco and Scott Odom talk with producer Jordan Phillips give the update on the Boardwalk, talk about A Country Christmas so far, and then dive into a list of the 5 worst Christmas songs ever written, including a shocking #1 that will make you question everything you know about Christmas Songs.
Join us for a Country Christmas at the Shreveport Convention Center Sunday December 17th, and for Christmas Eve services at 2 & 4 pm on December 24th!
Find out more with the links below:
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Past Services on Youtube
Country Christmas Info
5 Santa Baby
4 Dominick The Donkey
3 Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
2 Christmas Shoes
1 An Old Fashioned Christmas
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Merry Christmas! Hosts Evan Semanco and Scott Odom talk with producer Jordan Phillips give the update on the Boardwalk, how Scott is moving every thing Simple Church has ever owned, a Backstage Look at a Country Christmas, and a trivia game to impress your friends with knowledge of Country Music and Christmas Music.
Join us for a Country Christmas at the Shreveport Convention Center Sunday December 10th or 17th, and for Christmas Eve services at 2 & 4 pm on December 24th! Find out more with the links below:
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Past Services on Youtube
Country Christmas Info
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Host Evan Semanco is joined by Blake Lawson and producer Jordan Phillips to kickoff the Christmas Season at The Simple Church! We reflect back the craziest things we've done at Christmas time over 15 years, explain where this year's theme, A Country Christmas, came from, and talk about the Boardwalk and the move to the Regal 14 Theater January 14th!
Plus Jordan needs YOUR help to figure out a song he's had stuck in his head.
Get all the info with the links below:
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
A Country Christmas Info
December 10th Baptism Info
Past Christmas Videos on Youtube
Boardwalk Project Update Video with John Haigler
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Happy Thanksgiving from The Simple Church, we hope you have a great week and we will be back with a full episode next Wednesday!
It's the holiday season, and hosts Evan Semanco and Scott Odom talk with producer Jordan Phillips today about the move to the Boardwalk, Thanksgiving, and more!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Simple Church Christmas Series Playlist on Youtube
Operation Christmas Child
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Co-hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco talk with producer Jordan Phillips today as we recap the message from Sunday, Unreal. Evan filled in to speak, and on the other side of the message now we discuss Deep Fakes, a fail in the research for the sermon, and some other interesting ideas about the Unreal world we live in. Listen to last week's podcast, then watch the message, and today's episode will make a lot more sense.
We are also not having services THIS Sunday, November 12th, and want to encourage you to be a part of Operation Christmas Child! Fill a box and drop it off Sunday or you can complete a shoebox virtually.
Get all the info with the links below:
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Last Week's Episode
Watch the Unreal Message
Operation Christmas Child
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Co-hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco talk with producer Jordan Phillips today as a peek behind the curtain of sermon preparation. Evan is filling in to speak this Sunday, and he shares what goes into getting ready for a message, research and topics that won't make it in the message, and what we think people are worrying about and how anxiety is affecting everyone.
Get all the info with the links below:
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
The Simple Church Youtube Channel
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Co-hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco talk all things Simple Church on today's episode with producer Jordan Phillips:
- What's the status of the move to the Theater?
- What's the latest on our new buildings?
- How does Jordan feel about camping?
- What are some details about doing church in a movie theater again?
Then in the second half of today's episode the guys discuss being scared / why we enjoy being scared. Check out the Be Afraid Podcast from Christianity Today (link below) for a deeper dive, and have a Happy Halloween!
Get all the info with the links below:
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Get more info about the Simple Church's Move to the Boardwalk
Municipal Auditorium Haunted Podcast
Be Afraid Podcast from Christianity Today
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Co-hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco are joined by MIddle School Pastor Blake Lawson to talk all things Halloween! We are collecting candy for Boo at the Boardwalk on October 31st, and we played a Halloween Trivia Game you can use to impress your friends with your Halloween Knowledge!
Get all the info with the links below:
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Donate Candy for Boo at the Boardwalk
Boo at the Boardwalk Info
Get more info about the Simple Church's Move to the Boardwalk
Municipal Auditorium Haunted Podcast
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Co-hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco are joined by the General Manager of the Louisiana Boardwalk, Ashley Warner and hear how Ashley became GM, why she started attending the Simple Church in 2008, what the future of the Boardwalk looks like, and why she is so excited to have the Simple Church back in 2024!
Get all the info with the links below:
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Donate Candy for Boo at the Boardwalk
Boo at the Boardwalk Info
Get more info about the Simple Church's Move to the Boardwalk
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.
Co-hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco talked with producer Jordan Phillips today with an update on how Lead Pastor Justin Haigler is doing after emergency eye surgery, what Simple Church is doing with the Red River Revel this week, and talked philosophically about what Livin the Dream actually means and why so many people don't feel like they are living their own dream.
Get all the info with the links below:
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE REVEL
DONATE TO TEACHERS
Watch The Livin the Dream Series
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We welcomed the Executive Director of the Red River Revel, Logan Lewis to the podcast today to talk about his journey becoming the director of the Revel, what the Revel means to the community, and what Simple Church is going to do to partner with the Revel this year!
Co-hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco also get the scoop on the music this year, new food (pistolettes!) and more. We need you to serve our local teachers at the Revel at the Do Good booth and bring a $5 gift card (or more!) to donate to our teachers. Get all the info with the links below:
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
SIGNUP TO SERVE AT THE DO GOOD BOOTH
VOLUNTEER AT THE REVEL
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE REVEL
DONATE TO TEACHERS
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We announced it first at the 16th Birthday Party, but Justin and John are on the podcast today to discuss more in depth about the Simple Church moving to the Regal 14 Theater at the Boardwalk starting on January 7th!
Host Evan Semanco talks with Justin and John in part 2 of the move to the Regal 14 Theater, and how this is a great time to start serving at the Simple Church, and how it actually can be a blessing to give.
Join us Sunday, October 1st at 5 pm at the Shreveport Convention Center for the Boardwalk Launch and we'll go over all the details of the upcoming move and how you can start to serve with us or continue to serve at the Theater starting January 7th, 2024!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
SIGNUP for the October 1st Boardwalk Launch
Special Thanks to Allstar Hauling for Donating Dumpsters!
Boardwalk Projection Donation
New Building Walkthrough Video
200th Episode with Chickenballs
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We announced it first at the 16th Birthday Party, but Justin and John are on the podcast today to discuss more in depth about the Simple Church moving to the Regal 14 Theater at the Boardwalk starting on January 7th!
Host Evan Semanco talks with Justin and John about why we're leaving the Shreveport Convention Center in January, how church at the theater will work, and gets the latest update on the new building project.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Special Thanks to Allstar Hauling for Donating Dumpsters!
Boardwalk Projection Donation
New Building Walkthrough Video
John's Garage Youtube Channel
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On September 16th, 2007 the Simple Church started regular services after a summer of preview services, and now for 16 years we have been trying to Love God, Love People, and Solve Problems.
This Co-Hosts Scott Odom & Evan Semanco reflect back on 16 years of Simple Church with producer Jordan Phillips, talk about our 16th Birthday Party on September 10th, and play a 2007 / Simple Church Trivia Game you can play along with at home!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Simple Church's 16th Birthday Party
Boardwalk Projection Donation
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On January 20th, 2020 the Backstage with the Simple Church Podcast launched, and now, 200 episodes later, Justin and John Haigler return to reflect on three and a half years of podcasting, their favorite moments, and a look to the future at the Boardwalk.
Co-Hosts Scott Odom & Evan Semanco go along for the ride, and have the first ever PODCAST LISTENER EXCLUSIVE, you have to listen to the whole episode to find the codeword for the Simple Churches 16th birthday party at the Boardwalk!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Simple Church's 16th Birthday Party
COVID Episode
Pops Haigler Episode
Boardwalk Projection Donation
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In 199 episodes the Backstage with the Simple Church has never had a President & CEO on as a guest, but that changes today with Johnny Blevins from Splash Kingdom! The Simple Church had our annual baptism event last Sunday, and we got to talk with Johnny about how Splash Kingdom got started, why he views it as a ministry, and living the dream of building something and helping other people.
Co-Hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco talk with Johnny, recap the day at Splash Kingdom where we had the honor of baptizing 81 people, and have fun with Johnny. Enjoy today's episode, and make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to get the new episode each week and leave a 5 star review to help more people find the podcast!
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It's hot outside, but this week's episode of the podcast will cool you down because it's all about waterparks! Co-Hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco talk about heading to Splash Kingdom with The Simple Church on Sunday, August 20th for a free family day as well as baptism in the wave pool! Then Scott faces off against producer Jordan Phillips for Waterpark Trivia, and you are guaranteed to impress your friends with your knowledge of waterparks after today's episode.
Where is the biggest park in the USA? What year were indoor waterparks invented?? Is Black Moth Super Rainbow the name of a water slide or an indie rock band?????? Find out today!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Splash Kingdom Sunday Info
Signup to be Baptized
Celine Dion's House
Most Thrilling Waterslides in the World
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Today's episode features Co-Hosts Scott Odom & Evan Semanco continuing our series talking with some great Lifegroup leaders, and this week we saved the best for last (sorry other Lifegroup Leaders). Jen Moreland and Hannah Spence came on to talk about their singles group, but the conversation went a lot of different directions with Jen and Hannah volunteering, their careers, and a lot more.
Lifegroup kickoff is on Sunday August 6th & 13th, and they're the best way to make a big church feel small. Click the link below to find a Lifegroup that fits for you, or start your own!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Lifegroup List for Fall 2023
Contact Amber McDonnold, Lifegroup Coordinator
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Today's episode features Co-Hosts Scott Odom & Evan Semanco talking with some great Lifegroup leaders this week, Eddie and Callie Taylor. Eddie and Callie share their story about why they didn't want to go to Simple Church initially, what won them over, and how they made the jump to hosting a Lifegroup at their home with kids and what it's meant to them in their lives.
Lifegroup kickoff is on Sunday August 6th & 13th, and they're the best way to make a big church feel small. Click the link below to find a Lifegroup that fits for you, or start your own!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Lifegroup List for Fall 2023
Contact Amber McDonnold, Lifegroup Coordinator
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Co-Hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco are joined by Lifegroup Coordinator Amber McDonnold to interview Victoria Stalder this week about her Lifegroup. Victoria is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and she is leading a free Lifegroup for couples this semester to improve their relationships!
Victoria talks about marriage advice, how the study she's doing, Neil Gottman's 7 Principles For Making Marriage Work, can help anyone in whatever phase of marriage you're in, and why she's choosing to offer this great content for free!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
E-Mail Amber@thesimplechurch.tv
Find LifeGroup Resources HERE
Browse LifeGroups HERE
Neil Gottman's Resources
Victoria's Previous Podcast
Amber's Previous Podcast
Gottman Love Card Decks App
Contact Victoria for Counseling
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Co-Hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco are joined by frequent guest Amber McDonnold, our Lifegroup Coordinator, to talk about a brand new season of LifeGroups this fall. Amber covers why we all need other people in our life, how easy we've made it to start your own small group with your friends, and we get hung up on Amber making DVD's of herself teaching LifeGroup lessons for some reason. Find out more with the links below and join us Sunday August 6th and 13th in person for the new LifeGroup season!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
E-Mail Amber@thesimplechurch.tv
Find LifeGroup Resources HERE
Browse LifeGroups HERE
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Today's episode features Host Evan Semanco and fill in Co-Host John Haigler with very special guests Theresa Haigler and Charolette Gomez to talk about their trip to Israel earlier this year. John and Care Pastor Ray Raney talked about their experience on the podcast (link below) but Theresa and Charolette bring even more insight and perspective from their visit to the Holy Land. Enjoy this conversation, and if you've ever wanted to visit Israel, go with us on the next trip (link below).
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Interested in the next Israel trip? Email Evan@thesimplechurch.tv
Check out Theresa's Website
Watch the Roundtables from the Chosen
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Co-Hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco got to sit down with Elaine and Addison Tipton this week to talk about their first time going to Juarez, Mexico on a mission Trip with the Simple Church! Scott went on the trip with them and has been 20+ times, and we get to hear from Addison, a teenager, talking about what the trip meant to her AND Elaine, her mom, sharing what an impact it made on her life serving with her daughter.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Find out more about High School Ministry (theHSM.tv)
Pops Haigler Podcast Episode
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Today's episode features Co-Hosts Scott Odom & Evan Semanco talking about America's Birthday with producer Jordan Phillips & reminding everyone that there are no services at the Simple Church on Sunday, July 2nd. Enjoy the time with family and friends, and while you're hanging out ask these series of Would You Rather Questions to make it a memorable 4th of July this year.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Watch Past Messages from the Simple Church
Evan's Viral Tiktok Falling Down
Firework Inside an Apartment Building
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Due to power outage complications, we don't have a new episode this week but are re-airing one of our most popular episodes from this year. We are praying for everyone affected by the storms in Shreveport/Bossier and are still without power!
Co-Hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco are joined by Greg "The Wolf" Walker and Lead Pastor Justin Haigler for a special Easter episode of Backstage with the Simple Church. Greg helps lead the Simple Church Band, and if you've ever seen him, you might not guess he's a bible nerd but he reached out this week to share some of what God's doing in his life getting ready for Easter.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Watch Justin's Message About Peter
Irresistible Book by Andy Stanley
Definition of Hermeneutics
Check Out Greg's First Podcast Appearance
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This Sunday, June 18th, is MAN DAY at the Simple Church, we celebrate dads with free snacks & giveaways, check it out for tips to Survive Fatherhood and take a some great family pictures with some fun surprises along the way.
On today's podcast host Evan Semanco is joined by Middle School Pastor Blake Lawson and Creative Director Caleb Kwok to talk about Father's Day, how likely they would be to survive in the wild on a show like Man vs Wild or Survivor, and then pick the greatest lineup of fictional dads in the history of the world.
Each person got to pick one fictional dad to put on their "team" like a fantasy football draft, and they had to fill each of the following categories: Movie Dad, TV Dad, Video Game Dad, and Cartoon Dad with a 5th wildcard Flex spot to fill out their dad roster.
We need your help to decide the winner! To vote we want you to join our Simple Church Online Facebook Group and vote in our poll (link below).
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
VOTE on the Best Dad Lineup
Download the Simple Church App
Find out what's coming up at the Simple Church
FX Field Day June 25th at 5 pm at Airline High School
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Today's episode features Middle School Pastor Blake Lawson filling in for Scott as he's Doing Good in Juarez, Mexico. Host Evan Semanco and producer Jordan Phillips talk to Blake about what's happening this summer at the Simple Church, with great events for Kindergartners all the way through high schoolers.
We talk about the K-5th Family Field on June 25th, Middle School and High School summer camps, fun events for middle schoolers like seeing Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse & Doing Good with MOMS (Missions of the Month) plus High School events like Friday night Nightlife. Find out everything that's coming up and stick around for a summer trivia game to impress your friends with facts like how many popsicles are consumed in the US in one year.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
High School Ministry Instagram
Middle School Ministry Instagram
Jordan's Monsters Inc Bowling Ball
World's Tallest Sandcastle
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It's 3x the Haigler's on today's podcast with Lead Pastor Justin Haigler, his wife Angie Haigler, and Executive Pastor John Haigler on to talk with host Evan Semanco about the move to the Boardwalk, the future of the church, Family Experiences, and more.
Thank you to everyone who had pledged to make the move to the Boardwalk happen, Justin & John give an update about the project and how you can be a part of the first look party on Sunday, June 4th! Then Justin & Angie talk about parenting, raising their own kids, and why they wish they'd had something like the Family Experience (Fx) live we're having June 4th at 11 a.m. plus the fun events coming up this summer for Simple Kids, Middle School, and High School students.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Boardwalk Project Updates & Give Here
Upcoming Events at the Simple Church
The FX.tv
High School Ministry Instagram
Middle School Ministry Instagram
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On this episode of the podcast, host Evan Semanco got to talk with pastoral care pastor Ray Raney & Executive Pastor John Haigler about their recent trip to Israel. Ray has been to Israel 5 times and led the group on the tour, and John went with his wife Theresa for the first time this year.
John and Ray discuss why they wanted to go to Israel, what it was like walking where Jesus actually walked, the highlights of the trip, and why everyone should go. Ray is planning a trip for 2025 so you can start planning now!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Interested in the trip? Email Evan@thesimplechurch.tv
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv
Co-Hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco host our first ever National Champion on the podcast! Emily Ward is from Bossier, went to Benton High School, and played for LSU Women's Basketball the last 4 years, including being the team captain for the 2022-2023 championship season.
Emily talks about her mom's influence in her life, going through the pandemic and overcoming injuries, Coach Kim Mulkey, and what it's like to win a National Championship. Plus Scott learns what color a basketball is and how many players on a college basketball team.
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv
This week, we are taking a break from discussing the Boardwalk Move Project to celebrate moms. In this episode, hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco chat with producer Jordan Phillips about their own moms, reminisce on the times when they angered their moms the most while growing up, and explore the actual research done about Mother's Day.
They also share insights on what moms really want as gifts and how much Americans spend on their own moms. If you are listening to this before May 14th, don't miss the chance to treat your mom to an Old School Mother's Day at The Simple Church. The event will take place at 9:30 or 11 a.m. and promises a great experience for families and some fantastic stuff for moms.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
You.gov Mother's Day Survey
Mother's Day 2023 Info
Handmade Greeting Card Video
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*This episode follows our April 30th Boardwalk Move Meeting, and if you weren't there or haven't watched, you can go back and watch the whole thing and Justin's message from Sunday April 30th here:
CLICK HERE For Boardwalk Info & Pledge Information
On today's episode co-hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco are joined by Lead Pastor Justin Haigler and Executive Pastor John Haigler to dive into the Boardwalk Project now that we've had the big move meeting and are asking for people to pledge to give to the move. What is a pledge? What are you pledging to? Why do we need every single person listening to give? Find out in today's episode of the podcast!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
BOARDWALK INFO PAGE
Simple Church App
WATCH THE APRIL 30th MEETING ON DEMAND
WATCH JUSTIN'S MESSAGE
SETUP RECURRING GIVING ONLINE
FILL OUT AN ONLINE PLEDGE CARD
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We are excited to finally be publicly talking about the Simple Church's opportunity to move to the Louisiana Boardwalk! We've been working behind the scenes now for over a year to get to this point, and want you to be a part of the opportunity to MOVE.
On today's episode of the podcast, host Evan Semanco is joined by Bill Allred and Eddie Faith (Directional Leadership Team Members) to continue to discuss how we got here and what's ahead.
Got questions? Text us at 1-866-458-2342.
We're going to have a weekly podcast about the Boardwalk leading up to our April 30th information meeting that everyone is invited to. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to get each episode and make plans to join us at the Shreveport Convention Center on Sunday, April 30th at 5 pm for the Boardwalk Info Meeting.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
April 30th Meeting RSVP
Simple Church Website
Simple Church App
E-mail Evan@thesimplechurch.tv
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Evan, e-mail Evan@thesimplechurch.tv .
You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv
We are excited to finally be publicly talking about the Simple Church's opportunity to move to the Louisiana Boardwalk! We've been working behind the scenes now for over a year to get to this point, and want you to be a part of the opportunity to MOVE.
On today's episode of the podcast, host Evan Semanco is joined by Justin Haigler (Lead Pastor), Christy Aguillard (Preschool and Children's Pastor), and Bryan Reed (Care Pastor) to discuss how moving to the Boardwalk could better meet needs for our communities and families with the new children's building potential.
Got questions? Text us at 1-866-458-2342 and you might have your question read on the podcast!
We're going to have a weekly podcast about the Boardwalk leading up to our April 30th information meeting that everyone is invited to. Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to get each episode and make plans to join us at the Shreveport Convention Center on Sunday, April 30th at 5 pm for the Boardwalk Info Meeting.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
April 30th Meeting RSVP
The FX.tv
Simple Kids Youtube Channel
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We are excited to finally be publicly talking about the Simple Church's opportunity to move to the Louisiana Boardwalk! We've been working behind the scenes now for over a year to get to this point, and want you to be a part of the opportunity to MOVE.
If you didn't listen to Part 1, go back and check it out HERE. On today's episode of the podcast, host Evan Semanco is joined by Justin Haigler (Lead Pastor, John Haigler (Executive Pastor), Bill Allred, and Eddie Faith (Directional Leadership Team Members) to continue to discuss how we got here and what's ahead.
Got questions? Text us at 1-866-458-2342 and you might have your question read on the podcast!
We're going to have a weekly podcast about the Boardwalk leading up to our April 30th information meeting that everyone is invited to! Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to get each episode and make plans to join us at the Shreveport Convention Center on Sunday, April 30th at 5 pm for the Boardwalk Info Meeting.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
The Simple Church Family Experience - Get Your FX in a Box
Simple Kids on Youtube
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Happy Easter!
We are excited to finally be publicly talking about the Simple Church's opportunity to move to the Louisiana Boardwalk! We've been working behind the scenes now for over a year to get to this point, and want you to be a part of the opportunity to MOVE.
On today's episode of the podcast, host Evan Semanco is joined by Justin Haigler (Lead Pastor, John Haigler (Executive Pastor), Bill Allred, and Eddie Faith (Directional Leadership Team Members) to discuss how we got here and what's ahead.
Got questions? Text us at 1-866-458-2342 and you might have your question read on the podcast!
We're going to have a weekly podcast about the Boardwalk leading up to our April 30th information meeting that everyone is invited to! Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to get each episode and make plans to join us at the Shreveport Convention Center on Sunday, April 30th at 5 pm for the Boardwalk Info Meeting.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Chasing Daylight by Erwin McManus
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Co-Hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco are joined by Greg "The Wolf" Walker and Lead Pastor Justin Haigler for a special Easter episode of Backstage with the Simple Church. Greg helps lead the Simple Church Band, and if you've ever seen him, you might not guess he's a bible nerd but he reached out this week to share some of what God's doing in his life getting ready for Easter.
We want YOU to Move with us this Easter, plan to join us at 9:30 or 11 a.m. at the Brookshire Grocery Arena for free outdoor kids activities, great music, an interactive Do Good experience, and more!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Find out more about Easter 2023
Signup to be Baptized
Watch Justin's Message About Peter
Irresistible Book by Andy Stanley
Definition of Hermeneutics
Check Out Greg's First Podcast Appearance
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Co-Hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco look back at Moves in their own life and moves the Simple Church has made in it's 16 year history to go along with the Move series we kicked off this week.
Go backstage (😉) with Scott and producer Jordan Phillips on what it takes to Move all the equipment that makes Simple Church happen, how we Move to the Brookshire Grocery Arena, and more Moves that have changed the course of the Simple Church.
We want YOU to Move with us this Easter, plan to join us at 9:30 or 11 a.m. at the Brookshire Grocery Arena for free outdoor kids activities, great music, an interactive Do Good experience, and more!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Find out more about Easter 2023
Signup to be Baptized
LOUSIANA BOARDWALK COMMERCIAL
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Co-Hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco sit down with Simple Church Care Pastor Bryan Reed and producer Jordan Phillips to talk about Easter at the Simple Church. We have met at the Brookshire Grocery Arena in Bossier for the last 11 years, and Bryan has been at the Simple Church since the beginning so he shares stories about Easters past & talks about what's coming up at Easter 2023.
We'll also be baptizing this Easter, and Bryan talks about the importance of baptism & how you can be baptized this Easter!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Signup to Volunteer this Easter
Signup to be Baptized
Find out more about Easter 2023
Scott's Civil War Reenacting
Bryan's 80's Pic
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Host Evan Semanco is joined by Do Good Pastor Robyn Horton to talk a lot about Lighthouse Family Retreats with Stephen Posey, who participated last summer with his family.
Do Good Duck Day is Sunday, March 19th, 2023 and we are #DoingGood for Lighthouse Family Retreats and families that are experiencing childhood cancer. We'll meet at the LA Boardwalk from 10-Noon with inflatables, games, food trucks, and a duck derby with a grand prize of a free trip to the beach this summer! You can enter to win even if you won't be there in person, and all funds raised go to Lighthouse Family Retreats.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Signup for Do Good Duck Day Here
Lighthouse and other Mission Trips: http://thesimplechurch.tv/ministries/do-good
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Co-Hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco talk a lot about ducks on this episode! Do Good Duck Day is Sunday, March 19th, 2023 and we are #DoingGood for Lighthouse Family Retreats and families that are experiencing childhood cancer. We'll meet at the LA Boardwalk from 10-Noon with inflatables, games, food trucks, and a duck derby with a grand prize of a free trip to the beach this summer! You can enter to win even if you won't be there in person, and all funds raised go to Lighthouse Family Retreats.
Then Scott and Producer Jordan Phillips play duck trivia, impress your friends with fun facts you've never heard about ducks and plan to join us for Duck Day March 19th!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Signup for Do Good Duck Day Here
Jordan's Duck Tiktok
An OldSquaw Duck
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This week host Evan Semanco is joined by Lifegroup Coordinator Amber McDonnold to talk with Victoria Salder, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and new Lifegroup Leader! Victoria talks about the great content she will be leading this semester, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman, for FREE! If you are married and looking to improve your marriage, this is the group for you!
Victoria also talks Enneagram, Amber discusses single parenting, and more!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Find Victoria's Lifegroup or Any Other Group Here
E-mail Lifegroup Coordinator Amber McDonnold, Amber@thesimplechurch.tv
Learn more about the Enneagram Here
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A pastor's kid who is still involved in church as an adult and leading a Lifegroup??? It has actually happened, and hosts Evan Semanco and Scott Odom are joined by Caroline Reed on this week's podcast. Caroline shares what it was like growing up in the Simple Church her whole life, being a PK (her dad is Care Pastor Bryan Reed), how great her youth pastor was, and why she is leading a Lifegroup this semester.
Lifegroups are the best way to make a big church seem small, and if you're interested in Caroline's Group or any other Lifegroup, browse them all here: Spring 2023 Life Groups .
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Guests Carly and Chet Benner join Evan & Scott this week to talk about their experience attending the Simple Church, then volunteering (Chet against his will), then trying different Life Groups, not finding the right fit, trying again, and eventually becoming Life Group Leaders.
Life Groups are the best way to make a big church seem small, and if you're interested in Chet and Carly's Group or any other group, browse them all here: Spring 2023 Life Groups .REFERENCED IN THE EPISODE
Scott's Off Road Life Group Promo Video (you can't unsee it)
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Kinsley McCall is the owner of Tap and Zap Laser Spa (https://www.tzlaserspa.com) and is giving away a free tattoo removal to someone in the Simple Church so we brought her on to talk about starting a business, the craziest tattoos she has ever seen, and how removing a tattoo can help change someone's life.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Check out Tap and Zap on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
Check out the incredible story with Micah from Red Handed Tattoo here
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This week Backstage with the Simple Church brings in Angie Haigler to share her personal experience with regrets early in her life, how she worked through marrying a pastor and feeling judged in church, and starting counseling later in life to work through parenting and family issues in her life.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
Monroe, LA is one of the most dangerous cities
http://www.thebiblerecap.com
2023 Simple Church Mission Trips
The Bible App
Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer
Naked and Unashamed by TD Jakes
Breaking Free by Beth Moore
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This week Backstage with the Simple Church brings back Andy Bond, a NCCA Certified Pastoral Counselor, PSAP, and Certified Enneagram Coach to continue last week's conversation about having less regrets in 2023. Go back and listen to Part 1 before you jump in today to hear about the Enneagram personality system and how you can use it in your life to help have less regrets!
RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE:
BOOK: The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron
YOUTUBE: Ian Morgan Cron's Channel
WEBSITE: https://www.yourenneagramcoach.com
WEBSITE: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptions
WEBSITE: https://suzannestabile.com
PODCAST: Annie F. Downs Ennea-Summer Series
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Backstage with the Simple Church is BACK for 2023. and we're kicking off the new year helping YOU to have less regrets. Today co-host Evan Semanco talks with Andy Bond, a NCCA Certified Pastoral Counselor, PSAP, and Certified Enneagram Coach about what to do if you already have regrets, how to change patterns and behaviors to prevent more, and then a tease about the Enneagram helping you in all walks of your life.
The conversation was so good we broke it into two parts, so come back next week for more with Andy!If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .
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Happy New Year! We're looking back at our most downloaded episodes from 2022, check out this one from Clint Davis and we'll be back next Wednesday with new episodes!Today mom of teenagers (and Life Group Coordinator) Amber McDonnold fills in as co-host with Evan Semanco to talk to the founder of Clint Davis Counseling, Clint Davis, about parenting. Clint shares some shocking statistics about kids and technology use, advice for parents to help their kids, and advice for parents to work on themselves.
We hope you enjoy this conversation, if you or someone you know is ready to speak to a professional counselor we want to help.
The Simple Church partners with Clint Davis Counseling, and we will help pay for 3 visits with a Professional Christian Counselor. If you are a part of the Simple Church and would like to be referred, e-mail Evan@thesimplechurch.tv . You can find out more about Clint Davis Counseling with the link here:
https://clintdaviscounseling.com
Here are resources referenced in the episode:
See Kids Phones: https://talkingparents.com/parenting-resources/apps-to-monitor-kids-phones
Axis Parent Guides: https://axis.org/guides?inf_contact_key=2f9dc524f2c289c823f230fb09abe2cf3e19785ecabd54fc0e642abbf551b05a
Clint Davis Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-27-clint-davis-sexual-abuse-and-sexual/id1527892108?i=1000520626974
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-28-clint-davis-a-parents-guide-to-teens/id1527892108?i=1000522646722
Bark App: https://www.bark.us/?utm_source=aw&utm_medium=paid-search&utm_campaign=website-branded-google&utm_term=bark%20app&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIptX3xJn99gIVNWxvBB11OgIjEAAYASAAEgIHM_D_BwE
Covenant Eyes: https://start.covenanteyes.com/victory-app/?ads_cmpid=407188357&ads_adid=27629536597&ads_matchtype=e&ads_network=g&ads_creative=590022217885&utm_term=covenant%20eyes&ads_targetid=kwd-264395215&utm_campaign=&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&ttv=2&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsLjlzpn99gIVJ2xvBB02MwRBEAAYASAAEgI-O_D_BwE
Ever Accountable: https://everaccountable.com/
Disney Circle: https://meetcircle.com/products/circle-parental-controls-device-and-app-subscription?&utm_source=google&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=12506123227&utm_content=all&utm_term=disney%20circle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIw4XM8Jn99gIVdm1vBB1Vjw_REAAYASAAEgKPd_D_BwE
Protect Young Eyes: https://protectyoungeyes.com/
Tech Wise Family: https://www.barna.com/techwisefamily/
Parent Social Media Guide: https://axis.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Axis-Parents-Guide-to-Social-Media-1.pdf
Cell Phone Contract: https://joshshipp.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/teen-cell-phone-contract-josh-shipp.pdf
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Happy New year! We're looking back at our most popular episodes from 2022, Justin and Angie Haigler did a two part series talking about their own families in our Family Matters Series last March.
Justin and Angie Haigler return to the podcast to continue their conversation about Family Matters with Angie's counselor, LaNita Proctor from Clint Davis Counseling.
LaNita is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Provider and discusses how EMDR can help and why so many people benefit from counseling.
Find out more about Clint Davis Counseling here: https://clintdaviscounseling.com .
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We're looking back at our most popular episodes of the year, Justin and Angie Haigler did a two part series talking about their own families in our Family Matters Series last March. Lead pastor Justin Haigler returns to the BWTSC Podcast and brings his better half, Angie Haigler, to talk about their own family, how difficult family can be, how counseling has vastly improved Angies life in the last few years, and what to do if you feel like your family is struggling.
We want to hear your answers! E-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and / or follow @theSimpleChurch on Facebook or Instagram to DM us!
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From all of us here at the Simple Church, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We will be re-airing our more popular episodes from 2022, and we'll be back with more podcast-goodness January 18th, 2023!
And remember, there are no in-person services on Sunday, December 25th and Sunday, January 1st, 2023. We will be back on Sunday, January 8th at the Shreveport Convention Center at 9:30 and 11 a.m. with a brand new series. We hope to see you there!
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Merry Christmas from the Backstage with the Simple Church Podcast! Co-Hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco are joined by Blake Lawson to look back on 2022 and their own lives, their favorite things in pop-culture, and Scott's dislike of Top Gun: Maverick and Cope Middle School Theater Productions.
Then we brought on the Simple Church Staff to say thank you to a volunteer or group of volunteers who have made a difference in their lives and the church this year, we are incredibly grateful for all the incredible people who make The Simple Church happen week in and week out, we truly could not do it without all of you.
After you listen to this podcast and you're in the Christmas spirit, join us for Christmas Eve on Saturday December 24th at 2:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. at the Shreveport Convention Center and find out more info about what's coming up at the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv, and while you're at it leave us a 5-star review and share the podcast with a friend to help spread the word!
You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv .
This week co-hosts Evan Semanco and Blake Lawson got the interview of a lifetime with Kris Kringle himself. In this exclusive interview find out things you've never heard anywhere else like the worst Christmas Santa ever had, information about Elves health insurance, how Santa and Mrs. Claus meant, and more.
After you listen to this podcast and you're in the Christmas spirit, join us for Christmas: Arcade Edition at the Simple Church Sunday December 18th, 2022 or on Christmas Eve Saturday December 24th at 2:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. and find out more info about what's coming up at the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv, and while you're at it leave us a 5-star review and share the podcast with a friend to help spread the word!
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Merry Christmas! We kicked off our new Christmas Series this week, and we'd love for you to join us in person or online this year! We went Backstage with our Productions Pastor Chip Mitchell to talk about how Christmas actually comes together with dozens of volunteers building sets, why he doesn't actually hate Christmas (now), our favorite Christmases past, and a speed round of Christmas questions.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
Past Christmas Series
Signup for December 18th Baptism
Hallmark Movie Covers
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Can you believe it is 2022? We go back in time to our first Christmas podcast in 2020 this week, and we'll be back next week for everything new at the Simple Church in Christmas 2022: Arcade Edition!
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Happy Thanksgiving Eve! Co-Hosts Scott Odom & Evan Semanco are joined by producer Jordan Phillips to talk all things Thanksgiving. What are the best Thanksgiving foods? Thanksgiving Traditions? Then enjoy some Thanksgiving trivia you can share around the family dinner this Thanksgiving.
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Special Guests Brittney Reeve and Haylie Hayes join Backstage with the Simple Church today to talk about having their lives changed in Honduras, raising money for Honduras Water Project, and the extremes they've gone to #DoGood the last few years!
Find out more and donate at www.Walk118.org.
CLICK HERE for their previous podcast.
CLICK HERE for Beau's Podcast.
Check out Honduras Well Projects HERE.
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Special Guest Host Robyn Horton, the Do Good Pastor at the Simple Church, fills in today to talk all about the incredible work Africa New Life is doing in the country of Rwanda, what child sponsorship can do to change a life forever, and why you should consider becoming a sponsor.
CLICK HERE if you're interested in becoming a sponsor.
Check out www.AfricaNewLife.org for more information about these incredible people.
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It's the triumphant return of Justin and John's Dad, Pops, on the Backstage podcast this week. Justin, John and Pops join Scott to talk about the holidays, what it was like growing up, and what's coming up at the Simple Church this holiday season. Plus lots of non-sense.
If you missed the 2021 Father's Day Episode with Pops, click here to check it out.
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Happy Halloween Week! Blake Lawson fills in for Scott Odom again, and Evan, Blake, and producer Jordan Phillips talk about their Halloween costumes as kids, their favorite candy, and then play a Halloween Trivia game!
If you listen to this before October 30th, join us at Hurricane Alley behind Beauxjax for Worship Night! We are also having baptism and will take communion, check out all the upcoming events on our website, http://thesimplechurch.tv/events/events .
Links for This Episode:
The Legend of Stingy Jack
Jordan and Tyler Phillips Halloween
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Today we brought on the former most interesting man in the Simple Church, Bill McConathy, to talk about 15 years of the Simple Church doing good and trying to help feed people and combat hunger while #DoingGood. Co-Host Evan Semanco and fill in co-host Blake Lawson talk about mission trips we've taken, the tens of thousands of people we have helped feed, and we we need to keep Doing Good.
Join us Sunday, November 13th to pack meals for Rwanda and have a great experience with a group. Get all the info at http://thesimplechurch.tv/events/events .
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Today on Backstage with the Simple Church it's all about baptism, co-hosts Evan Semanco and substitute host Blake Lawson (Middle School Pastor, regular co-host Scott Odom replacement) talk with Simple Church Care Pastor Bryan Reed, our staff seminarian, about what baptism actually is, why it is so important as a Christian, do you need to be baptized multiple Times, and more.
Then Blake throws Bryan a curveball and we discuss VR Church doing the first recorded baptism in virtual reality, a real thing that happened that we talk through.
If you are ready to be baptized and go public with your faith in the Shreveport/Bossier area, October 30th is the night for you! Fill out this quick form and we'll send you everything you need to know: https://bit.ly/3VkD7bi . If you live somewhere else in the world and want to get baptized, we'd love to help you figure out a way to make that happen! E-mail Evan@thesimplechurch.tv and we'll do our best to find a connection for you.
You can also check out our beliefs on baptism including why we do not baptize infants here: http://thesimplechurch.tv/about-us/what-were-about
Also, if you have a kid who wants to be baptized our Children's Pastor Christy Aguilard is having a baptism meeting for kids Sunday, October 23rd, e-mail her Christy@thesimplechurch.tv to sign up.
Then we want everyone in the SBC to join us for Worship Night October 30th at 6 pm at Hurricane Alley behind Beauxjax for some great music, to take communion together, and celebrate all the baptisms!
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This week's podcast set the record for most guests on one podcast in history of Backstage with the Simple Church!
Recorded in the "Closet of Regret" at the Shreveport Convention Center, we had Greg Walker, Matt Moseley, Mary Allred, Ben Abshire, and Daniel Nelson from the rotating Simple Church Band with co-hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco to talk about why we do music differently then most churches, how the band works with 25+ members who rotate, and their favorite songs they have each done since they've been a part of the band.
Links from the Episode:
Check out Greg Walker's Previous Episode on Video: https://youtu.be/04miU6abzYE
Beau Hayes Podcast about Beauxjax: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/backstage-with-the-simple-church/id1496818520
Stay up to Date on Upcoming Events with the Simple Church App: http://thesimplechurch.tv/about-us/contact-info
Check out our website: www.theSimpleChurch.tv
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Our special guest on this episode was Beau Hayes, partner in Beauxjax Crafthouse and the Eastbank District in Bossier City and Simple Church Partner. Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Scott Odom talk to Beau about how he got started with a food truck, barely making it and stories from getting started, how Beauxjax actually happened, and his struggle with alcohol and hitting rock bottom. It's a great story of God working in Beau's life and his family, becoming an entrepreneur, and now using the music venue at Hurricane Alley to help The Simple Church by hosting our Worship Night on October 30th.
Mark your calendar to join us on Sunday, October 30th at 6 pm & go eat at Beauxjax and support our friends in the Eastbank!
Links from the Episode:
Check out worship night here: http://thesimplechurch.tv/events/events
Download the Simple Church App: http://thesimplechurch.tv/about-us/contact-info
Follow Beauxjax and Hurricane Alley: https://www.facebook.com/beauxjaxcrafthouse , https://www.facebook.com/HurricaneAlleyEvents
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September 22nd, 2022 is the official first day of fall, and to celebrate the Backstage with the Simple Church crew talked all things fall. Join co-hosts Evan Semanco and Scott Odom with producer Jordan Phillips to hear about upcoming events this fall in the Simple Church, talk about our favorite seasons, and hear Jordan and Scott face off in a Fall Trivia Game where you might just learn something about fall you didn't know.
And cows. Scott talks about cows.
Links from the Episode:
Learn about Belted Galloways. Seriously, Scott talked about this: https://www.thecattlesite.com/breeds/beef/9/belted-galloway/
Stay up to Date on Upcoming Events with the Simple Church App: http://thesimplechurch.tv/about-us/contact-info
Check out our website, www.theSimpleChurch.tv
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Today on the Backstage with the Simple Church Podcast co-host Evan Semanco and fill in co-host Christi Rhodes get to know Cory Joy Craig, guest musician with the Simple Church Band and band director at Benton Intermediary School.
Cory shares her story of growing up in the foster care system, finding the saxophone and a love for music, the role educators have played in her life, and why she is now Loving God and Loving People through a middle school band program. Christi Rhodes also shared her experience with music via choir and how a teacher believing in her changed her life.
Links from the Episode:
Cory's Story at the Simple Church: https://www.fahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lIydUgmTUw
Free for All with the Simple Church Band (featuring Cory): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sy5sfxOEv2I
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Today on the Backstage with the Simple Church Podcast co-hosts Evan Semanco and Scott Odom talk to John Haigler, Executive Pastor at the Simple Church. John shares how he started in ministry leading Sunday School (with bar graphs!) as a "minister of education", then became a small groups pastor, and now leads a Lifegroup for hot rod enthusiasts and why he believes a lifegroup can change your life.
Check out more about lifegroups with the links below, and if you have questions about lifegroups e-mail our Lifegroup Coordinator Amber McDonnold, Amber@thesimplechurch.tv.
Links from the Episode:
Amber on Backstage with the Simple Church: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/backstage-with-the-simple-church/id1496818520?i=1000507568805
Browse All the Lifegroups Offered this Fall: http://thesimplechurch.tv/ministries/life-groups
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Today on the Backstage with the Simple Church Podcast co-hosts Evan Semanco and Scott Odom did something a little bit different! Sunday, August 21st was a Do Good Day, when Simple Church shuts the doors and goes out into the community to Be the Church. August 14th Justin's message challenged everyone to "Get Off Their Donkey" and do good (check out the message below).
This time we focused on schools and projects for teachers and staff that serve schools, and we had hundreds of people go out and #dogood! Scott and Evan talk about the day, then share interviews from people in the Simple Church serving at the different locations and what they were doing that day.
Links from the Episode:
Keep Doing Good Week 2 (Get Off Your Donkey): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWmZ89vFW-k
Do Good at the Simple Church: http://thesimplechurch.tv/ministries/do-good
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Do you know how large the world's biggest crayon is? How many of Scott's graduating class can he remember?
Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Scott Odom discussed their school experience as we come off a new school year and #doinggood for teachers all over the US. We're joined by Max Ellis and Blake Lawson for some laughs & a Back to School Trivia game you can play along with at home.
Links from the Episode:
The Simple Church Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEfWfb367Is-G1Jv3bnYssw
The World's Largest Crayon:
https://www.crayolaexperience.com/-/media/TCE/Images/Text-Image-Block/Attractions/BigBlueBubble.png?h=800&la=en&w=800
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Today on the Backstage with the Simple Church Podcast co-hosts Evan Semanco and Scott Odom got to talk to Hannah Haigler and Caleb Kwok fresh off their trip to Rwanda, Africa to talk about the 200+ kids sponsored by the Simple Church in Rwanda and how their lives have been changed through Africa New Life's Ministry there. Hannah and Caleb also share funny stories from their trip, not so funny when Caleb almost couldn't get back in the country, and more!
Links from the Episode:
Max Ellis Juarez Update: https://open.spotify.com/episode/74Fodp5SFqvT9k53jklhMM?si=4bf66547efc44aa4
Hotel Rwanda Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0395169/
Rwandan Genocide: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rwandan_genocide
Prank TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesimplechurch/video/7129972309015973166?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7062435706857899525
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Today on the Backstage with the Simple Church Podcast co-host Evan Semanco and fill in co-host Blake Lawson get to know Josh Kwok! Josh is brother to our Creative Director Caleb Kwok, was born in Hong Kong, is currently going to college in London (after graduating high school at 16) and is working for the Simple Church this summer.
Links from the Episode:
The Simple Church Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesimplechurchtv
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You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv .
Today on the Backstage with the Simple Church Podcast co-host Evan Semanco talked with fill in co-host Blake Lawson and guest Max Ellis about the Simple Church trip to Juarez, Mexico partnering with Amigo Fiel.
Max was on the trip last week and shares stories from Juarez, his experience on his first mission trip, and what going to another country changed in his life.
Links from the Episode:
The Simple Church Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEfWfb367Is-G1Jv3bnYssw
Live a Great Story Week 1: https://youtu.be/gJVRxVex_Qo
Search the hashtag #BeLikeBobby or #DoGoodMysteryTrip to see people who did good!
Find out more about Amigo Fiel: https://www.amigofiel.org
Father's Day Episode with Pops Haigler: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4m9LGJZyTRLdRD8at1vuNq?si=Lnm3fijIRSy8sjT-d441ag
Jon and Max Ellis Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6QzdlMfm0bUZZqR6NCNDfc?si=aa27023bf0924224
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Today on the Backstage with the Simple Church Podcast co-host Evan Semanco talked to our Do Good Pastor Robyn Horton about the Be Like Bobby Do Good Day on July 17th.
We celebrated the life of Bobby Stephenson by collecting shoes to donate to our friends at Amigo Fiel in Juarez, Mexico and then challenged participants to take a "mystery trip" and #dogood for someone else. Robyn shares stories of all the good that was done, how many shoes we collected, and how she knew Bobby and what we think it would have meant to him.
Links from the Episode:
The Simple Church Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEfWfb367Is-G1Jv3bnYssw
Live a Great Story Week 1: https://youtu.be/gJVRxVex_Qo
Search the hashtag #BeLikeBobby or #DoGoodMysteryTrip to see people who did good!
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You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv .
Today on the Backstage with the Simple Church Podcast we brought on a fantastic couple fresh off the Lighthouse Family Retreat for families experiencing adolescent cancer and they explain why they decided to go with their kids, what the week was like, and why they'd encourage anyone to go on the trip next year!
Links from the Episode:
Lighthouse Family Retreat: https://www.lighthousefamilyretreat.org
Bea Lane Apparel: https://www.facebook.com/bealaneapparel/
Learn More About Paramotors: https://www.americanmadeparamotors.com/paramotors/truenorth/
Worlds Tallest Lighthouses ;) https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-tallest-lighthouses-in-the-world.html
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Today on the Backstage with the Simple Church Podcast we are excited to talk about our new series, Live a Great Story, what you can do to take your own mystery trip this Sunday (July 17th, 2022) and a summer blockbuster game!
Links from the Episode:
Watch last week's message "Live a Great Story Week 1": https://youtu.be/gJVRxVex_Qo
Get more info about the Do Good Day here: http://thesimplechurch.tv/events/events
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You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv .
The guys are off this week, so we pulled our most downloaded episode this year to repost. If you missed it, check it out and we'll be back with a new episode next week!
This week we have a trio of co-workers from Arnold Orthotics and Prosthetics as well as Hope Home Orthotic and Prosthetic Enterprises. Steve Lindsley & his wife Kim Lindsley joined the podcast with Raul Ramos to talk about how Steve got started making prosthetics, why they use their business to help others, and the reason each of them chose to make prosthetics / help people with their lives.
Find out more about Go Quickly and help in Haiti here: https://goquickly.org
Read the Parable of the Banquet here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2014%3A15-24&version=NIV
Get in touch with Arnold Prosthetics or Hope here: http://hopeoandp.com
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Today on the Backstage with the Simple Church Podcast we continued our conversation with retired Brigadier General Jon Ellis and his son Max about our Father's Day Top Gun Spoof Video, Jon's career and the path to becoming a General, and talking to Max about growing up a General's son.
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Today on the Backstage with the Simple Church Podcast we had the pleasure of talking with retired Brigadier General Jon Ellis and his son Max Ellis about our Father's Day Top Gun Spoof Video, Jon's career and the path to becoming a General, and talking to Max about growing up a General's son.
Father's Day might have just passed, but this great conversation between a father and son was so interesting we had to break it into two parts so tune back in next week!
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Father's Day is THIS Sunday, June 19th and at the Simple Church we call it Man Day! Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Scott Odom bring in producer Jordan Phillips to talk about their dads and decide to call their dads on-air and ask the time they made them the most angry.
If you're a dad, join us for freebies for Dads, NASCAR themed photo ops and fun, and a great message this Sunday at the Simple Church! Get more info at www.theSimpleChurch.tv .
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .
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If you heard the interview with Grace Jacobson on Mother's Day at the Simple Church, you heard an incredible story. Last week we aired Part 1, go back and listen if you haven't before you listen tot this episode! The story gets more and more unbelievable the more we talked and there was so much to the story that we broke it into two parts.
Links from the Episode:
Full Mother's Day Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opIX3rWwPmU
Check out Grace's new business here: https://www.facebook.com/graceandpeacewellnesscenter
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If you heard the interview with Grace Jacobson on Mother's Day at the Simple Church, you heard an incredible story. Now, find out the rest of the story with Grace's husband Brandon AND the parents who adopted the twins, Matt and Tracy Regusci!
The story gets more and more unbelievable the more we talked and there was so much to the story that we broke it into two parts, so make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to hear Part 2 next week.
Links from the Episode:
Full Mother's Day Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opIX3rWwPmU
Check out Grace's new business here: https://www.facebook.com/graceandpeacewellnesscenter
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .
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Today first time host Robyn Horton sat down with Cassie Hammett, founder of the Hub Ministries, Purchased, and now Rise Up and Roast Coffee! Cassie shares what Rise Up and Roast coffee is doing to help women, talks about #doinggood and more!
Links from the Episode:
Purchased Podcast: https://apple.co/3LQVtuC
Do Good Store: https://www.dogoodstore.net
Serve with the Hub: http://thehubministry.org
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We have two amazing guests today to talk about the first ever CODA Camp at the Simple Church, including our first ever deaf guest on the podcast! Wendi Coker and Cheyenne Bryant come on the podcast to talk about the deaf ministry at the Simple Church, the camp they have created together for kids, and why they were inspired to help the Children of Deaf Adults (CODA).
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .
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The future is bright today on the podcast, we talk with two graduating seniors (Leah Sanford and Zach Newman) about Senior Sunday (May 15th), going through high school in a pandemic, and how they got involved at the Simple Church.
Then we have them answer trivia from the years they were born, 2003-2004! Play along and see how well you remember 18 years ago ;)
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We had some of our Simple Church Moms come on today to talk about Mother's Day! Julie Mitchell, Mallory Semanco, and Kylee Poudrier talk gifts, their dream mother's day, and their biggest mom fails.
We want you to Invite all the moms in your life to join us for our special Mother's Day services THIS SUNDAY! We'll have a guest with a story you won't want to miss, a Mom Pop-Up Shop in the lobby featuring many local boutiques that moms will love (there will be jewelry, bags, t-shirts, along with other pretty things & smell-good things!!)
Moms, come ready to shop for yourselves, or families, come ready to buy your sweet mom a gift!! Bonus...20% of the proceeds will be donated to DO GOOD! You can also make a donation in honor of Mom that will help support our deaf mom community and the upcoming CODA camp for kids.
Mentioned in the Episode
Lifegroup Coordinator :: Amber@thesimplechurch.tv
Counseling Info: http://thesimplechurch.tv/resources/counseling
The Bible Recap: https://www.thebiblerecap.com
Voluntour May 15th: https://juliemitchell.wufoo.com/forms/z1v2bb971v3cq8t/
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We kicked off a new series this week at the Simple Church called Hidden Figures, and it's all about the role women have played in the "Church" over the last 2,000 years. It ties into the book and movie of the same name about the African American Women computers in NASA during the space race. (check out the movie on Disney+).
Today co-hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco are joined by producer Jordan Phillips to play a game with Women Saints throughout the years as well as space trivia (we also talk about Partner Party and Mother's Day coming up, scroll down for links with more info!).
Play along at home and let us know how many you got correct!
AND MOMS WE NEED YOU! Let us know your best and worst Mother's Day Gift by e-mailing Scott@thesimplechurch.tv or Evan@thesimplechurch.tv or send us a DM on Facebook or Instagram.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Partner Party May 1st at Chef's Table: http://thesimplechurch.tv/events/events
Mother's Day on May 8th at the Shreveport Convention Center: http://thesimplechurch.tv/events/events
Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly https://amzn.to/3xEs3wu
Moonrise Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moonrise/id1469151663
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Easter 2022 at the Brookshire Grocery Arena was an awesome day, but did you know it started at 6 am Saturday? That we passed out 10,000 Easter Eggs? That 27 people were baptized?
Today we talked with producer Jordan Phillips about the setup and technical side of Easter, Blake Lawson about outdoor activities for kids, and Kelly Lawson (Blake's Dad) about his first Simple Church Easter experience and what helping military families means to him as someone who was in the Air Force.
If you're ready to "join" the Simple Church or want more information about who we are, check out Partner Party on Sunday, May 1st at the Chef's Table next to Beauxjaxs. At Simple Church we don't have members, we need partners to help Love God, Love People, and Solve Problems.
Get more info and RSVP here: https://juliemitchell.wufoo.com/forms/z170oz9w0w8cou0/
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This Sunday is Easter Sunday, and the Simple Church is having two services at the Brookshire Grocery Arena, 9:30 or 11 am. We're bringing in the world record holder for longest throw of a paper airplane, John Collins a.k.a "The Paper Airplane Guy" to help giveaway free airfare anywhere in the U.S. on Easter!
John is on the podcast today to share his story, talk about breaking the world record, and more. Join us Easter Sunday to help lift our community, #DoGood, and have a lot of fun!
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Today mom of teenagers (and Life Group Coordinator) Amber McDonnold fills in as co-host with Evan Semanco to talk to the founder of Clint Davis Counseling, Clint Davis, about parenting. Clint shares some shocking statistics about kids and technology use, advice for parents to help their kids, and advice for parents to work on themselves.
We hope you enjoy this conversation, if you or someone you know is ready to speak to a professional counselor we want to help.
The Simple Church partners with Clint Davis Counseling, and we will help pay for 3 visits with a Professional Christian Counselor. If you are a part of the Simple Church and would like to be referred, e-mail Evan@thesimplechurch.tv . You can find out more about Clint Davis Counseling with the link here:
https://clintdaviscounseling.com
Here are resources referenced in the episode:
See Kids Phones: https://talkingparents.com/parenting-resources/apps-to-monitor-kids-phones
Axis Parent Guides: https://axis.org/guides?inf_contact_key=2f9dc524f2c289c823f230fb09abe2cf3e19785ecabd54fc0e642abbf551b05a
Clint Davis Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-27-clint-davis-sexual-abuse-and-sexual/id1527892108?i=1000520626974
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-28-clint-davis-a-parents-guide-to-teens/id1527892108?i=1000522646722
Bark App: https://www.bark.us/?utm_source=aw&utm_medium=paid-search&utm_campaign=website-branded-google&utm_term=bark%20app&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIptX3xJn99gIVNWxvBB11OgIjEAAYASAAEgIHM_D_BwE
Covenant Eyes: https://start.covenanteyes.com/victory-app/?ads_cmpid=407188357&ads_adid=27629536597&ads_matchtype=e&ads_network=g&ads_creative=590022217885&utm_term=covenant%20eyes&ads_targetid=kwd-264395215&utm_campaign=&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&ttv=2&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsLjlzpn99gIVJ2xvBB02MwRBEAAYASAAEgI-O_D_BwE
Ever Accountable: https://everaccountable.com/
Disney Circle: https://meetcircle.com/products/circle-parental-controls-device-and-app-subscription?&utm_source=google&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=12506123227&utm_content=all&utm_term=disney%20circle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIw4XM8Jn99gIVdm1vBB1Vjw_REAAYASAAEgKPd_D_BwE
Protect Young Eyes: https://protectyoungeyes.com/
Tech Wise Family: https://www.barna.com/techwisefamily/
Parent Social Media Guide: https://axis.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Axis-Parents-Guide-to-Social-Media-1.pdf
Cell Phone Contract: https://joshshipp.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/teen-cell-phone-contract-josh-shipp.pdf
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Today co-hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco talk to each other, and Scott opens up about his child hood and being adopted, the trauma he experienced as a kid, and how it was a long journey to move to health and find the right counselors along the way to help him become who he is today. We hope you enjoy this vulnerable conversation, and if you or someone you know is ready to speak to a professional counselor we want to help. The Simple Church partners with Clint Davis Counseling, and we can help pay for 3 visits with a counselor. If you are a part of the Simple Church and would like to be referred, e-mail Evan@thesimplechurch.tv . You can find out more about Clint Davis Counseling with the link here:
https://clintdaviscounseling.com
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .
You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv .
Today Justin and Angie Haigler return to the podcast to continue their conversation about Family Matters with Angie's counselor, LaNita Proctor from Clint Davis Counseling.
LaNita is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Provider and discusses how EMDR can help and why so many people benefit from counseling.
Find out more about Clint Davis Counseling here: https://clintdaviscounseling.com .
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .
You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv .
Simple Church Care Pastor Bryan Reed comes on the podcast to talk about his experience as a volunteer at the summer 2021 Lighthouse Family Retreat, how it impacted his family, and why he believes YOU should volunteer this summer to go with the Simple Church and help families experiencing childhood cancer.
Get more information and signup for the trip July 3rd - 9th 2022 here: https://lighthousefamilyretreat.gomethod.app/!/#/23551/retreat-11-july-3-july-9-2022
MARK YOU CALENDARS for Sunday, March 20th at the Louisiana Boardwalk for the Simple Church Good Times Roll: A Do Good Day to help families going through adolescent cancer. Check out all the fun ways you can your friends or family can have a good time and #DoGood in the process here: http://thesimplechurch.tv/events/events
We want to hear your answers! E-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and / or follow @theSimpleChurch on Facebook or Instagram to DM us!
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .
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Today our lead pastor Justin Haigler returns to the BWTSC Podcast and brings his better half, Angie Haigler, in to talk about their own Family, how difficult family can be, why counseling has vastly improved Angies life in the last few years, and what to do if you feel like your family is struggling.
MARK YOU CALENDARS for Sunday, March 20th at the Louisiana Boardwalk for the Simple Church Good Times Roll: A Do Good Day to help families going through adolescent cancer. Check out all the fun ways you can your friends or family can have a good time and #DoGood in the process here: http://thesimplechurch.tv/events/events
We want to hear your answers! E-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and / or follow @theSimpleChurch on Facebook or Instagram to DM us!
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .
You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv .
Today host Scott Odom plays TV Trivia against our producer Jordan Phillips while co-host Evan Semanco plays game show host. Play along to see what TV actor got paid more per episode, which show debuted first, and what the highest ranked sitcoms of all time are on Rotten Tomatoes!
MARK YOU CALENDARS for Sunday, March 20th at the Louisiana Boardwalk for the Simple Church Good Times Roll: A Do Good Day to help families going through adolescent cancer. Check out all the fun ways you can your friends or family can have a good time and #DoGood in the process here: http://thesimplechurch.tv/events/events
P.S. Click Here for the infamous Charlie the Cow Video
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Who would you want to be your best friend from a TV show? If you could join any TV family, which one would you want to be in? We're in a series called "Family Matters: Lessons from TV Shows" and today hosts Scott and Evan are joined by producer Jordan to debate their choices for these hypothetical questions:
- What TV family would you want to be in and why?
- Who was your TV show crush growing up?
- What TV family would you want to survive the apocalypse with?
- Pick a TV Dad, a TV mom, brother, and sister to create the ultimate family.
We want to hear your answers! E-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and / or follow @theSimpleChurch on Facebook or Instagram to DM us!
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This week we have a trio of co-workers from Arnold Orthotics and Prosthetics as well as Hope Home Orthotic and Prosthetic Enterprises. Steve Lindsley & his wife Kim Lindsley joined the podcast with Raul Ramos to talk about how Steve got started making prosthetics, why they use their business to help others, and the reason each of them chose to make prosthetics / help people with their lives.
Find out more about Go Quickly and help in Haiti here: https://goquickly.org
Read the Parable of the Banquet here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2014%3A15-24&version=NIV
Get in touch with Arnold Prosthetics or Hope here: http://hopeoandp.com
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Today co-hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco talk to Robyn Horton, Do Good Coordinator at the Simple Church and daughter of Kenyon Ackeberg from last week's podcast (listen to that one first if you haven't!)
Robyn talks about growing up as a youth pastor / music minister's daughter, her love of music, what the church was like when she began full time ministry, Amy Grant autographs and more!
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Today co-hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco talk to Kenyon Ackeberg, a care pastor at the Simple Church and someone who started working in music for the church in the 1970’s. Kenyon shares his stories from his years in music, how we got where we are today, and leading massive productions.
We’d love to hear from you, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv to talk to Scott!
Today co-hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco talk with producer Jordan Phillips about Jordan’s work with bands and running sound, as well as Scotts experiences being a runner at the Centurytel/ Centurylink/ Brookshire Grocery arena and his best stories with some of the biggest names in music.
We’d love to hear from you, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv to talk to Scott!
WE'RE BACK! Our first new episode of 2022 closes the book on 2021 by looking back at some of the most interesting and strange headlines you might have missed or are still processing.
Hosts Evan Semanco and Scott Odom reflect back on the strangest stories of 2021 as well as major world events with producer Jordan Phillips before we leave 2021 behind. Check out the stories for yourselves below:
10 HEADLINES FROM 2021
10 The container ship Ever Given ran aground in the Suez Canal in March, holding up billions in trade. The ship was freed six days later. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/17/world/middleeast/suez-canal-stuck-ship-ever-given.html
BONUS STORY: BOATY MCBOATFACE https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1547650/brexit-britain-boatymcboatface-antarctica-thwaites-glacier
9 Missing Man Joins Search Party Looking for Himself : https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-58746703
8 Italian Man Uses Fake Arm to Get COVID shot: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-59524527
7 When an Eel Climbs a ramp to eat squid from a clamp, that’s a Moray: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/22/science/moray-eels-eat-land.html
6 New Zealand Wizard loses his job: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/oct/15/new-zealand-council-ends-contract-with-wizard-after-two-decades-of-service
5 Weird Olympics & Simone Biles: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/olympics-2020-closing-ceremony-tokyo-covid-pandemic/
4 Wild Boars Stole Shakiras Purse: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a38145820/wild-boars-shakira/
3 Surfside Condo Collapse https://www.miamiherald.com/news/special-reports/surfside-investigation/article256633336.html
2 Billionaires in Space: Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson, & Elon Musk: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/07/18/billionaire-space-race/
1 The Capitol Riots: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/extremism-in-the-ranks-military-insurrection-oath-keepers/
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Happy New Year!
We're back with a new episode NEXT WEDNESDAY, January 19th, but we wanted to go back in the archives and share some of our most popular episodes that you might have missed.
Here is a look at the Caddo Courthouse and stories about it being haunted from Episode 96 in October 2021.
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Happy New Year!
We're back with a new episode on Wednesday, January 19th but we wanted to go back in the archives and share some of our most popular episodes that you might have missed! Here is a great episode from July 2020:
This is a special podcast, as we listen to Brandon Lacey, Senior pastor of New Life Full Gospel House of Worship, and Brian Wilson, Pastor of Galilee Baptist Church, talk about how racism has effected their lives and what we can do to help turn the tide. Their experiences, upbringing, and pasts has us looking from a different perspective as we see Shreveport / Bossier through their eyes. Listen, listen, listen to these Christian men who just want the voices of their community heard to affect positive change in this country.
Merry Christmas from the Backstage Podcast!
We hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, we'll be back in a few weeks but wanted to say thank you for being a part of the podcast this year.
We're excited about 2022 and hope you'll subscribe to continue to go Backstage with the Simple Church!
E-Mail host Scott@thesimplechurch.tv if you have ideas for 2022!
It's the most wonderful time of the year! We brought on some of the Simple Church Staff to talk about what's coming up and play Family Feud: Christmas Edition.
In Part 2 this week Life Group Coordinator Amber McDonnold faced off against Media Director Caleb Kwok and our own host Scott Odom went head to head with producer Jordan Phillips.
Play along at home and see how many you could get, it's our last full episode this year but we have a special podcast that will release on Christmas Day that you won't want to miss.
Mentioned in the Episode:
Scott's Jeep Lifegroup Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hfWPUEF6qo&list=PL5nuKcccwUL2r0KT3lj1CKYWphpFeq9YI&index=46
The 2020 Christmas Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgzOnGgY86o&t=26s
We'd love for you to join us in person or online for Christmas Eve, we will have 2 services times (2:00 & 4:00 p.m. ) at the Shreveport Convention Center.
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It's the most wonderful time of the year! We brought on some of the Simple Church Staff to talk about what's coming up and play Family Feud: Christmas Edition!
In Part 1 this week Do Good Coordinator Robyn Horton faced off against Care Pastor Bryan Reed (and talked about all the good that has been done in the last month) and Executive Pastor John Haigler played against Administrative Assistant / Band Leader Christi Rhodes.
Play along at home and see how many you could get, & we'll have more staff on next week to declare the overall winner of Christmas Family Feud.
Go to www.holidaysurvivalguide.tv for everything the Simple Church is doing this holiday season, we don't want you to miss out on any of the fun stuff happening this Christmas!
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This past Sunday, December 5th, we had a Do Good Day & closed the doors to go out and be the church in the community. We had hundreds of volunteers help us accomplish 5 different projects (and a bonus 6th thanks to our Dallas Campus!) and raise thousands of dollars in supplies and toys to be given away this Christmas. We talked to some of the amazing volunteers who came out, the people who work at these organizations, and more so check it out!
Go to www.holidaysurvivalguide.tv for everything the Simple Church is doing this holiday season, we don't want you to miss out on any of the fun stuff happening this Christmas!
If you have feedback for the show, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .
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Three members of our incredible Simple Church Band (Daniel, Greg, and Christi) joined the podcast this week to talk about Worship Night THIS SUNDAY (December 5th), all the fun stuff we're doing at Beaujax that night to get in the Christmas Spirit, their favorite and least favorite Christmas Songs (there are some 🔥 takes!) and more. You can livestream the worship night this Sunday on the Simple Church App so download it today and be a part wherever you are!
Check out www.holidaysurvivalguide.tv for everything the Simple Church is doing this holiday season, we don't want you to miss out on any of the fun stuff happening this Christmas!
If you have feedback for the show, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .
You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv .
This November we're sharing Do Good Stories with people who are doing good that we are thankful for!
This week we talked to Micah Harold, tattoo artist & owner of Red Handed Tattoo Parlor in Shreveport. We talked to Micah because his shop was voted "The Nicest Place in Louisiana" by Readers Digest after helping to collect over $10,000 worth of supplies during the pandemic. But not long after that, Michah's shop was robbed by a 19 year old who ended up hospitalized, and Micah decided not only to forgive the robber, but made an effort to get to know his family and advocate on his behalf in court. You've got to hear the whole story, and stay tuned at the end for a surprise that may or may not involve one of the hosts getting a tattoo on the podcast.
Read more about Micah here:
https://www.rd.com/article/shreveport-louisiana-nicest-2020/
https://www.rd.com/nicestplaces/the-nicest-place-in-louisiana-red-handed-tattoo-in-shreveport/
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This November we're sharing Do Good Stories with people who are doing good that we are thankful for!
This week we talked to Jackie Brock who was part of a band called the American Tragedy, a Shreveport band that was active from 2000-2012 and recorded 4 albums while touring the country. The band got back together for a one night only benefit concert to help with Hurricane Ida Relief, and Jackie shares the story of how it came to be and why they decided to #DoGood for hurricane victims.
If you have feedback for the show, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .
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This November we're sharing Do Good Stories with people who are doing good that we are thankful for!
This week Justin jumped on the podcast to talk to Pastor Brian Wilson from Galilee Baptist Church to talk to about the Urban Tee Ball League he started with the goal to help kids play together because it's hard to hate someone you know.
We would love for you to get involved helping the Urban Tee Ball League as a mentor or give donations, get in touch with them here: https://www.urbanteeball.com.
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Today we're looking back on ONE HUNDRED EPISODES of Backstage with the Simple Church. We brought on John Haigler to reminisce, talk about our favorite episodes, and look back at the most downloaded episodes ever.
We're giving away a $100 gift card to a listener of this podcast! Subscribe to Backstage with the Simple Church, leave us a 5 Star Review wherever you listen to podcasts, and then e-mail a screenshot of the review to Evan@thesimplechurch.tv . We'll pick one lucky winner next week on the air, thanks for everyone who's been listening over these past 2 years!
MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE
Scott's Favorite Episode: https://apple.co/3BF6ZEv
John's Favorite Episode: https://apple.co/3GH1OHL
Evan's Favorite Episode: https://apple.co/3GIfXV6
TOP 5 MOST DOWNLOADED EPISODES
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Episode 29: Starting the Conversation: https://apple.co/2Yc9P6c
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Episode 91: Afghanistan Interview with Gage Nichols, USMC and Simple Church Member: https://apple.co/3nPA23k
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Episode 85: COVID-19 Vaccination Q&A: https://apple.co/3nNXyxz
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Episode 36: Welcome to the Wolf: https://apple.co/3EDEA3v
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Episode 33: One of the most important things we can do now is listen: https://apple.co/3mCKjQP
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Happy Halloween!
Hosts Scott Odom & Evan Semanco spent a night at the (supposedly) Haunted Municipal Auditorium looking for ghosts, sharing some scary stories, and laughing a lot. Check out this special edition of the podcast today to get in the Halloween Spirit!
Want to find out more fun stuff coming up at the Simple Church? Make sure to download the Simple Church App here: https://subsplash.com/thesimplechurch/app
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It's Halloween week & we're playing a game today on Backstage with the Simple Church. Host Scott Odom faces off against producer Jordan Phillips to try to decide which horror movie has a higher Rotten Tomatoes score and you can play along at home!
If you have an urban legend / ghost story / piece of history to share, we'd love to hear from you!
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For the next few week's we're doing something a little different on Backstage with the Simple Church, and today we set up the series of podcasts we'll be doing to go along with the new series at the Simple Church, 7 Deadly Sins. It's all about the history of the Municipal & the stories about it being haunted!
If you have an urban legend / ghost story / piece of history to share, we'd love to hear from you!
E-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .
You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv .
For the next few week's we're doing something a little different on Backstage with the Simple Church, and today we set up the series of podcasts we'll be doing to go along with the new series at the Simple Church, 7 Deadly Sins.
If you have an urban legend / ghost story / piece of history to share, we'd love to hear from you!
E-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .
You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv .
For the next few week's we're doing something a little different on Backstage with the Simple Church, and today we set up the series of podcasts we'll be doing to go along with the new series at the Simple Church, 7 Deadly Sins.
If you have an urban legend / ghost story / piece of history to share, we'd love to hear from you!
E-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .
You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv .
For the next few week's we're doing something a little different on Backstage with the Simple Church, and today we set up the series of podcasts we'll be doing to go along with the new series at the Simple Church, 7 Deadly Sins.
If you have an urban legend / ghost story / piece of history to share, we'd love to hear from you!
E-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .
You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv .
We've had some serious topics lately on the Backstage with the Simple Church, so for a change of pace today we're trying a game show episode! Hosts Evan and Scott face-off in a game of Trivial pursuit, see if you can beat their scores and play along!
If you have feedback for the show, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .
You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv .
Today's podcast was recorded at the Simple Church Life Group kickoff at the Shreveport Convention Center on Sunday, August 29th. Life Group are small groups that meet all over Shreveport / Bossier, and are the best way to make a large church seem small.
It's not too late to signup for a Life Group, if any of the Life Groups' mentioned here interest you, or you want to find another one, check out the full list here: http://thesimplechurch.tv/ministries/life-groups
If you have feedback for the show, have a suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .
You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv .
This week one of our previous guests, Dr. Michelle Yetman, (Clinical Psychologist, Associate Professor Clinical at SAHP/CHILDREN'S CENTER) reached out to come back and talk this week about the suicide and depression rate in the pandemic as we enter Suicide Awareness Week. This episode does contain talk about suicide and self harm, but is not graphic.
Find more resources to help you or a loved one that is experiencing depression or suicidal thoughts here:
Check out the work To Write Love on Her Arms is doing here: https://twloha.com
Find the National Suicide Awareness Hotline Here: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
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On August 14th, 2021 a mass evacuation began in Afghanistan, leading to the withdrawal of all American citizens and tens of thousands of Afghans. One of our very own Simple Church members, Gage Nichols, is a marine and was deployed to the airport in Kabul during this evacuation.
Co-Host Evan Semanco had been in contact with Gage, who grew up in the Simple Church, and shared a conversation with him as well as a fellow marine about their experiences on the ground, helping remove people from the sides of planes as they were taking off, and losing people in the suicide bombing on August 26th.
If you have feedback for the show, have a suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .
You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv .
This week on the Backstage with the Simple Church podcast we wrap up our summer Beginnings series with the pastor's kids: Hannah, Ian, and Emma Haigler.
Our lead pastor Justin Haigler started the Simple Church in 2007 and his kids reflect on growing up during that process, what it's like being PK's (pastors kids) and funny stories from their experiences in the church.
If you have feedback for the show, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .
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This week's episode of Backstage with the Simple Church is unlike any other we've ever done; we went out on location! On Sunday, August 15th the Simple Church went to Splash Kingdom water park and baptized 97 people who decided to go public with their faith.
We went out to talk to a few of them and hear why they decided to get baptized, thanks to everyone who was willing to share their story!
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This week on the Backstage with the Simple Church podcast is a different kind of episode, we pulled the audio from a conversation our Lead Pastor, Justin Haigler, had with 3 COVID-19 experts answering questions from people in the Simple Church.
The conversation was too good not to share, and we hope you'll give a listen and find the answers to some questions you might have had. You can also send in more questions to Scott@thesimplechurch.tv.
You can watch the video version of this podcast on our Simple Church Youtube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC06u3fnLWw&t=269s
Dr. Keith Scott is a critical care medicine physician as well a research associate at LSU Medical School, and a friend of the podcast! He comes on this week to talk about his personal experience with long haul COVID-19, what he is seeing working on the front lines of the pandemic, and what he would say to Christians as a doctor.
You can go back to episode 25 (link here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/backstage-with-the-simple-church/id1496818520?i=1000475955419) to hear from Dr. Scott over a year ago, and you can check him out in a long form panel discussion with fellow doctors on our Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC06u3fnLWw&feature=youtu.be
If you have feedback for the show, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .
You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv .
For the Beginnings series this week we talk to one of the people who helped start Simple Church, and shape it into what it is today. Jonathan Machen started with the beginning of the Simple Church, led the band, helped create videos and graphics, and a whole lot more. Justin sits in with Scott to relive the wild ride that was the beginning of Simple Church, so it took two episodes to cover it all.
If you have feedback for the show, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .
You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv .
We've got a special edition of the podcast today with two special guests that joined us to answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Sherri Hagerjhelm the critical care nurse educator for Willis Knighton and Aimee Sandifer, a women's health nurse practitioner at Oschner's.
We brought them on to answer questions people in the Simple Church have asked about the vaccine, and on August 22nd the Simple Church is partnering to offer free vaccinations at the Shreveport Convention Center. If you'd like to be vaccinated that day, please signup here: https://juliemitchell.wufoo.com/forms/vaccine-interest
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THIS Sunday, August 1st 2021 is Promotion Sunday at the Simple Church. That means babies - 12th grade moves up into their new grade and there are fun things for each age group, PLUS we're kicking off a new series "It's All A Game"!
Simple Kids (K-5th) you'll have a special photo area, giveaways, and the return of SK Live this Sunday! Check it all out upstairs in the kids hallway
Middle School: Sunday, August 1st at 9:30 a.m. the MSM.tv (Middle School Ministry) is having a family breakfast for the new 6th graders, come by to find out what the MSM.tv is all about! RSVP here: https://sc.fellowshiponego.com/external/form/a3b4cccf-6afa-4509-89e2-0b5da3e6ea6f
High School: Saturday, August 7th at 6:00 p.m. the HSM.tv (High School Ministry) is having a family dinner at Shane's in Bossier for the new 9th graders, come by to find out what the HSM.tv is all about! RSVP Here: https://sc.fellowshiponego.com/external/form/935efb59-5bc9-4564-a4eb-146aa0a68017
If you have feedback for the show, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .
You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv .
For the Beginnings series this week we talk to one of the people who helped start Simple Church, and shape it into what it is today. Jonathan Machen started with the beginning of the Simple Church, led the band, helped create videos and graphics, and a whole lot more. Justin sits in with Scott to relive the wild ride that was the beginning of Simple Church, and there was a lot to cover so we'll come back with a part 2 of this conversation.
If you have feedback for the show, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .
You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv .
This week we continue the Beginnings series as we talk to a founding member of The Simple Church, Lisa McDaniel. Lisa and her husband Donnie were a part of the original 80 people that launched the Simple Church in 2007, and in 14 years has worn many hats from cleaning up after the comedian Gallagher to visiting Rwanda to helping launch the Do Good Store.
If you're interested in sponsoring a child through Africa New Life, check them out here: https://www.africanewlife.org
Shop the Do Good Store online here: https://www.dogoodstore.net
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We wanted to give a quick update to yesterday's podcast because after it was aired, we decided to post pone Splash Kingdom to Sunday, August 15th. The weather for this coming Sunday looks like rain, and we didn't want to risk having to shorten the day for everyone if the weather didn't cooperate.
We hope you'll still be able to join us on Sunday, August 15th for FREE at the waterpark, mark your calendars now and save the date!
You can also signup to be baptized, play in our cornhole tournament, and get more updates on our website www.theSimpleChurch.tv or on our Simple Church App.
Signup for Baptism HERE: https://bit.ly/2UCHbZy
Get updates HERE: https://bit.ly/3htnsVv
Download our App HERE: https://bit.ly/3dYwPtQ
This week we take a break from the Beginnings Series to make sure you know about Splash Kingdom THIS SUNDAY, July 11th! We are taking over the entire park and inviting you, your friends, your neighbors, whoever would enjoy a day at the water park for FREE!
We will also be baptizing at the waterpark, and if you have never been baptized and want to know more about it, don't miss the message this Sunday (you can attend in person or watch online, info here: http://thesimplechurch.tv/events/this-weeks-events .
If you have feedback for the show, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast . You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv .
This week we continue the Beginnings series as we talk to one of the most beloved members of the Simple Church, Spud Wilson, aka the Ice Cream Man. Spud shares how he found the Simple Church after not going to church for years, why he decided to buy an ice cream truck on a whim 30+ years ago, and what he does in the Shreveport / Bossier community in the school system to #DoGood.
If you have feedback for the show, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .
You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv .
This week we continue the Beginnings Series as we talk to our North Dallas Campus Pastor Duane Moore. Duane was part of the original launch team of the Simple Church in 2007, as well as being a founding part of the Directional Leadership Team that helped the Simple Church start. Duane shares about his history with the Simple Church as well as what led him to start a North Dallas watch party that has grown during the pandemic!
If you have feedback for the show, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .
You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv .
On this episode, we have a Father's Day special with Lead Pastor Justin Haigler & Executive Pastor John Haigler's Dad, Pops Haigler. They go back to the very beginning of the Haigler family and share stories and laugh about growing up and what the Haigler boys experienced as kids.
If you have feedback for the show, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv or follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .
This week in the Beginnings Series we talk to Care Pastor Bryan Reed about his involvement in the Simple Church, becoming campus pastor at the Regal 9, and more.
If you have feedback for the show, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv or follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .
This summer on Backstage with the Simple Church we're doing a series of episodes called "The Beginnings" as we look back at the history of the Simple Church and how we got to where we are today. We're talking to people who have been around since the start of the Simple Church in 2007 and giving you a Backstage look at what God has done through the Simple Church in 14 years.
If you have feedback for the show, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv or follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .
Today on the Podcast we talk with Jay Whatley about getting into the radio business as a high schooler, adventures in following his dream, and his connection to Justin and the Simple Church.
We hope you enjoy this episode with Jay, and if you're looking for a DJ for your event check him out here! https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-whatley-25719a84
If you have feedback for the show, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv
Today our guest is our interim Middle School Pastor, Blake Lawson, and he & host Evan Semanco and Scott Odom share summer camp stories, talk about their experiences in student ministry, and talk about how God worked in their lives through student ministry, camps, and summer memories.
If you know a middle school student who would be interested in going to Camp Generate at LA Tech, click here for all the info: https://bit.ly/2Rcjlm9
Or email our interim middle school pastor, Blake@thesimplechurch.tv
If you know a high school student who would be interested in going to Bigstuf Camp in Panama City Beach Florida, click here for all the info: https://bit.ly/3bh7MAS
Or email our high school pastor, Jonah@thesimplechurch.tv
If you have feedback for the show, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv
We welcome two members of the Class of 2021, Jadyn Hodge from Haughton High School and Alex Blackburn from Calvary Baptist Academy to talk about graduating high school in a pandemic, growing up in the Simple Church, and Senior Sunday on May 23rd recognizing our graduates.
If you or someone you know would like to be featured in the Senior Video at the Simple Church, fill out this form and each senior will also receive a free gift! Click the link here to submit Senior Pictures: https://bit.ly/3hgrTmW
P.S. The Student Ministry has a weekly podcast, SCS (Simple Church Students) Chatroom, 10-15 minutes each week to help teenagers and a once a month longer form interview on a topic in teenagers lives. They also contribute to the Parent Stuff Podcast once a month to help parents of teenagers, click the link here to find all the Simple Church Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3bguhGj
Our Lifegroup Coordinator (and mom) Amber McDonnold is on the podcast today to talk about Mother’s Day at the Simple Church THIS SUNDAY, May 9th. Amber shares some of her own personal Mother’s Day stories, talks about all that we’re doing at the Simple Church, and plays Scott in Mother’s Day Trivia (play along and see if you did better than them).
Here is more info about Mother’s Day & how you can help #DoGood with us this year:
MOTHER'S DAY - THIS SUNDAY, MAY 9 Invite all of the moms in your life to join us for our special Mother's Day services.* We'll have sweet treats & special drinks just for moms at 4 locations in the lobby. You also have the opportunity to DO GOOD and show some love to moms in our community. Bring a pair of BRAND NEW women's sized shoes in whatever style you'd like (CLICK HERE to buy a pair to donate on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3h68jth ). They will be given to organizations that help mothers in our area. You can drop off your donation at one of 4 locations in the lobby. Stop at the photo areas for a picture with your family! There will also be a Do Good Store pop-up shop in the lobby for some last minute gifts for mom!
(*We want to be sensitive to all women this Sunday. We know many of you have lost your mother, some of you have struggled with infertility or a loss of a child, maybe even some of you have a difficult relationship with your own mom. We want you know ALL women are special to us and we celebrate each one of you. This Sunday's message we believe will be relevant and encouraging to all of us. We hope you all will join us.)
This week we are joined by Dr. Michell Yetman and Speech-Language Pathologist Rebecca Durr from the Children’s Center at LSU Health to talk about their work with families of kids who are diagnosed with Autism. They share great information on what they do to help families at LSUHC, why early diagnosis is critical, and some interesting facts you may not have known about Autism (including how the US Government is targeting Autistic individuals for specialized jobs!). If your family or someone you know is trying to decide whether or not to screen a child for autism, please listen to this episode and share. You can reach out to the Children’s Center and get more information at their website here: https://www.lsuhs.edu/our-schools/school-of-allied-health-professions/rehabilitation-clinic/childrens-center
This week on the podcast we feature 2 members of the Bike Life Group, a group of men who have donated over 2,000 bicycles in 30 schools around Shreveport / Bossier. Curt Joiner and Chris Bullock share about what inspired them to start this group, why being a part of a Life Group is so important, and how you can help Do Good by playing some Golf on Friday, May 7th in our Do Good Golf Tournament (or become a sponsor!) Get all the info here: https://6th-annual-do-good-golf-tournament.perfectgolfevent.com/?fbclid=IwAR1Q_-Cjvpnra1J9w8t--pyK0-12-7loX0oRtpFPtjhAJfaKGkQRT1FYNRo
This week we revisiting our very first podcast from January 20th, 2020 enjoy this time before the world changed with one of our newest staffers, Caleb Kwok.
We will be back next week with a new episode, we'll be talking about our 6th Annual Do Good Golf Tournament on May 7th and how playing golf can help changes a kids life. You can check it out now here: https://6th-annual-do-good-golf-tournament.perfectgolfevent.com/?fbclid=IwAR0ZIJAHyqMm_XlJOhENO16cskw9360zBttXaqttDNHzy8qSwsiT3KqBBlg
For more information, please check out our website at www.thesimplechurch.tv
We are back at the convention center also! Join Evan and Scott as they re-cap Easter and talk about the (new) old Simple Church at the Shreveport Convention Center.
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This episode features special guests, James Ward from Heart for Lebanon and Jennifer Ward from Lighthouse Family Retreat on Zoom, as well as our Do Good Coordinator Robyn Horton to talk about our Easter Do Good project, Rebuilding Lives with Legos.
Be a part of doing good with us this Easter, get a brick and find more information here: https://bit.ly/3m91Ezc
Check out what Heart for Lebanon is doing here: https://heartforlebanon.org
Check out Lighthouse Family Retreat here: https://www.lighthousefamilyretreat.org
Find out info on Easter, get a ticket to attend, or signup to volunteer here: http://thesimplechurch.tv/events/easter
Welcome Amiee Sandifer and Emily Petzold to the podcast! These two ladies have been apart of Simple Kids for years both on and off the stage. Get a little history of SK programs and what FX and Easter have to with each other!
Justin is back on the podcast. We are continuing our discussion about Easter. Why it's important for you to come back and what it looks like going forward! As always though he has to give Scott a hard time! Listen, laugh and subscribe today!
Get a ticket to attend this Easter here: https://www.itickets.com/events/452270.html Volunteer this Easter here: https://juliemitchell.wufoo.com/forms/z1rhjzp506j2844/ Eddie Van Halen Interview Here: https://youtu.be/yb26D8bBZB8
This episode features special guest Peri Reed, a licensed professional counselor and runs the Shreveport Counseling and Restoration Center.
Peri shares how the pandemic has affected people from a counseling perspective, and why we are meeting in person again this Easter.
Get connected to a counselor at SCRC here: https://shreveportcounselingandrestorationcenter.com/
Find out info on Easter, get a ticket to attend, or signup to volunteer here: http://thesimplechurch.tv/events/easter
Today’s episode of the Backstage with the Simple Church Podcast features Dr. Suzanne Tinsley, who is a physical therapist and Assistant Vice Chancellor of Institutional Advancement at LSU-Health. Dr. Tinsley is currently working with COVID-19 survivors, and updates us on what the pandemic looks like in Shreveport / Bossier and what they are finding in patients who have had COVID-19. We also have pastor Justin Haigler guest host with us this episode. Dr. Tinsley has also graciously offered for our listeners to reach out if you or a loved one have had COVID-19 and are experiencing any health issues, e-mail her stinsl@lsuhsc.edu or call her office at 318-813-2942. Thank you for listening to the Backstage with the Simple Church Podcast! If you liked this podcast, check out the Parent Stuff Podcast or the Simple Church Sunday Morning Message Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. If you would also leave a 5 star review, it helps other people find the podcast! P.S. Here is the episode of Real Sports that Justin mentions in the podcast: https://www.hbo.com/real-sports-with-bryant-gumbel/all-episodes/january-2021
Thats right it's time to talk about racing and more life groups!! If you didn’t know Simple Church has been involved with racing for years. Not nascar (yet), but we have been in go cart racing and dirt track racing. If you wanna know what that history is all about then listen up to Joel Burris (crew chief of the GO Cart team) and Cliff Tupper (Dirt Track race car driver). So listen up and subscribe today!
Special guest Larry Otwell joins us today to talk about our friends at the Shreveport / Bossier Rescue Mission. Larry is the Executive Director at the mission, and talks about what the mission is doing during the pandemic, and how we can help to #DoGood. Then stick around at the end for an unusual way to help solve the national debt
https://www.barrons.com/articles/can-trillion-dollar-coins-cover-the-coronavirus-relief-tab-its-not-a-bad-idea-51585242310
On this Valentine’s Day podcast we have, wives! Mallory, Tyler, Jordan, Evan, and Scott play the newlywed game! We also talk to Tyler about what it is like being an RN in the health system right now.
Today our guest is Amber McDonnold, the director of life groups at the Simple Church.
Amber is here to explain what a lifegroup is, why it is so important to do life with someone, and how to join one as they kick back off for a new semester. She also comes with Bernie Sanders memes and why she was encouraged by the country unifying over mittens.
Subscribe today and if you have a suggestion or topic you’d like us to discuss, e-mail, scott@thesimplechurch.tv.
We talk to Robyn about doing good locally and globally. As well as talk about outer space... https://youtu.be/60ZJQ4I7_3M
On this podcast Evan and Scott talk about how we helping feed food insecure kids in our community through the school system. They also have some fun with pop culture references as well. Subscribe today and if you have a suggestion or topic you’d like us to discuss email, scott@thesimplechurch.tv.
Welcome to 2021 Podcast! We are glad to be back! New surprises and topics coming up, like a new permanent co-host, Evan Semanco! Join Evan and Scott as they talk about 2020 and new things coming up I’m 2021!
Today we have Evan and Amber talking about some of the favorite and worst Christmases they have had.
We have a series of Christmas theme podcasts coming up with various staff members all about their Christmas memories. We begin with Blake and Jonah talking some of their favorite Christmas past times.
Today we have Hannah Haigler on the podcast. She is Justins daughter and as many of you know she is going through a lot of health issues right now and she is joining us to talk about those as well as how she able to keep looking for hope while facing the unknown.
Chip and Jordan join us on the podcast today, talking all about the behind the scenes effort that goes into making Sunday happen both in the past and now. It may get a bit technical but if you ever wanted to the effort that goes into a Sunday morning now is your chance.
We brought Evan Semanco back to talk about his podcast, Parentstuff! Here is the link, https://parentingstuff.podbean.com. Yes it is a simple church podcast, wait does that make us a network? Anyway, we talk about parenting in general as well as the parent stuff podcast. Listen and subscribe today!
Listen and Brittany, Hailey, and Brandy talk about their walk for those with out clean water! 118walk.org is the website you can go to and give to the cause as well as learn more on why they would do this crazy long walk!
We welcome Dr. Susan Kemp on the Podcast today! She is talking all about COVID and really gives the best explanation that we have heard about some of the terms they have been using in the news. We get questions answered, questions you might even have. Join us Today!
We are talking to Ty Harvey in this episode of the podcast. We are going to be discussing the Hauntings of the Municipal as well some new news with us! Catch up with Ty as well as us and subscribe today.
We rejoin the Table of tech to continue that the discussion of technologies role in our church today. We also learn a little bit about Caleb and the Issue in his life. Subscribe today!
We welcome Evan, Blake, and Caleb backstage with us to talk about the T.O.T and how their roles have changes since COVID. Also we get a little backstage look into their lives! Join us today in Part 1 of the Table of Tech.
We welcome the Wolf and Daniel on to the podcast to talk about what has been happening behind the scenes with the band. They talk about all the changes that have been made since March and all the new faces you see now on Sundays! Things get silly but they get real on this podcast!
If you have been wondering where we have been one word....Failure. Thats right, as the host I have gone a little lax in producing podcast and you'll get to find out why! Thats not all! Justin and John discuss covid and the church as well, about the true reason why we are not meeting and the decision behind the decision.
In this Special Episode of Backstage with the Simple Church we be hearing from Joe Smarro and Jessie Trevino. Both are law enforcement officers with the San Antonio police dept and specialize in training professionals on how to deal with those with mental health issues. Its a fascinating discussion, these two men have a lot of insite on how we can all be better at helping those around us.
We go backstage with volunteer Daryll Graham on this special podcast. Daryll has been with us for a long time as a greeter. He may have a checkered past, but he has a wonderful heart. He can cook too! Join us for this deep, somewhat emotional, eye opening podcast with Daryll Graham.
This is a very special podcast, the first remote on location podcast we have ever done! We are at NOBODY Customs LLC in K town (Keithville). We go backstage with Blake "Tricky" Lavassar, and Joel Williams about how they came to Simple Church and how Lifegroups have influenced their lives! Remember Its lifegroup season so join or start one today!
Welcome Ray Rainey to the podcast today! Ray is our newest, oldest, but wisest staff member, and he goes way way way back with most of us. Hear how he came into ministry, and hear about his heart for people! Listen today!
Welcome the Wolf to the podcast! He is a legend, he is wild, he is one of a kind for sure! He has been around a long long time, and lots of good stories. Listen today!
Join us as we talk to Ryan Sther. We discuss with him what his experience with COVID-19 was like. If you think its fake or politically motivated then you might want to listen up! He can tell you that it was not made up! Thank you for listening!
We get to know Christi Rhodes better in this podcast! Hear how she came to simple church as well as her singing career start. She has even sang at a very famous location in New York! Listen today to find out and sign up for a watch party today!
This is a special podcast, as we listen to Brandon Lacey, Senior pastor of New Life Full Gospel House of Worship, and Brian Wilson, Pastor of Galilee Baptist Church, talk about how racism has effected their lives and what we can do to help turn the tide. Their experiences, upbringing, and pasts has us looking from a different perspective as we see Shreveport/Bossier through their eyes. Listen, listen, listen to these Christian men who just want the voices of their community heard to affect positive change in this country.
Today we hear from Kenny Dean, Pastor of The Bridge in Houston, TX. He is our first ever call in guest! Kenny and Justin go way back many many years. They go over old stories and we hear how COVID is affecting Kenny and his church in Houston. It's always good to listen to someone else's perspective on how things are in their area!
The question we are hearing from everyone is, "when are we coming back?". We answer that in this podcast! It may not be the answer you want, but it is what we think is the best course for us and yours during this crazy time! Listen today!!
Its a fathers day special podcast with the man, the myth, the legend, Bill McConathy! Bill talks about his journey of raising 3 daughters, and now trasnsitioning into the grandfather role! Listen today to a very special podcast for fathers day!
In this interesting time in our country we are trying our best to find out where and how we can help. Today we begin a conversation with Wendal and Lewis, two African American leaders in our community to try to figure out how we can help make sure all lives matter, but especially those that are ethnically and culturally different from us. We evaluate and listen to their stories and frankly get a gut punch about what we can do to help locally in this national issue. We are one but only if we understand, love, and accept everyone through the love of Jesus. Listen and subscribe today to this very important and informative podcast.
We are going back in time through the Haigler's past with Glen Meirs! An old friend from the Southwood days. Travel back and hear the stories of just how crazy Justins always been. Plus we have some real good 80's rock in this podcast!
Justin sits down and talks with Wendell Holmes about what is happening in our country today and what we can do to affect change. We go deep and serious as we really try to decide the best ways to merge the divide that is happening in our country. Take a moment and listen to what Wendell has to say about what we can do as a nation.
If you have ever wanted to get to know Bryan Reed a little better then listen up! We talk to him about where he came from and how he got to Simple Church. He also shares his powerful story of loss and recovery. Subscribe today!
This might be the most informative podcast we have ever had! Dr. Keith Scott joins us today to have real talk about Covid-19. He is a critical care medicine physician as well a research associate at LSU Medical School. If you want to know the latest on Covid as a whole and how its affecting our local community as well as the world. He and his team are on the forefront of Covid research for the nation! Subscribe today!
This one is a special one. John interviews Scott, to find where the whole idea for the Podcast came from, plus a little history about Scott himself. Plus if you've been struggling in addiction, you might here some things that'll help you out! Subscribe today!
Justin goes further into what his vision on where Simple Church and the Church as a whole maybe headed, and why we should maybe rethink rushing back to a building! Listen and subscribe today!
Today we are talking about seizing the opportunities that this crisis has provided us as a church, and the directions we all may be headed too. Also Scott gets his DNA test results during the podcast!! Be the first to here what those results are! Subscribe today!
If you are curious what Justin is thinking about what the future holds for us as a church as the country heads toward opening back up, then listen up! If you ever wanted to know where Justin gets all of his ideas, two works, Thaink Tank. Subscribe today and listen up as John, Justin, and Scott discuss the possible future of not just Simple church but the Church as a whole.
The wives are back, but without Justin! If you want what being a Haigler wife is really like now is your chance!! Hear Angie and Theresa's side of the story!!
What will the future look like? We have no idea, but we do have some idea what we as Simple Church are going to do going in forward. Storm updates as well and if you want to find out why Scott got so muddy from Sunday, nows your chance. Subscribe Today!!
Today is a special day as Theresa Haigler (Johns wife) and Angie Haigler (Justins wife) both join us in this very special podcast! If you want to know what is going on in the Haigler houses during the Quarantine nows your chance! As always though lots of laughs and just a touch of seriousness. Listen and subscribe today!
Whelp....our host Scott is experiencing some high anxiety as well as an Easter wrap of possibly the strangest Easter we have ever had! Listen and Subscribe today!
If you have been wondering where we have been and why you haven't heard from us the listen UP! Get ready to laugh, maybe cry, and find out what we having coming up special for Easter and the Lords supper! Subscribe today!
We have a special guest with us today! Angie Haigler! If you don't know who she is, she is Justins lovely sweet wife! Hear what's been happening in their house during this time as well as some podcast exclusives! When you need a good laugh this is the podcast to listen too! Subscribe today!