Podcasts about Seacoast Church

What does it take to lead well through one of the most delicate seasons in a church's life—pastoral succession? In this candid conversation, Pastor Josh Surratt of Seacoast Church in Mt. Pleasant, SC, shares his unlikely journey from reluctant leader to embracing the role his father once held. Josh unpacks the principles that made their father-to-son transition healthy, the cultural shifts that sustain growth, and why detaching your identity from your role is vital for longevity in ministry. Whether you're an outgoing or incoming leader—or somewhere in between—this episode offers a roadmap of honor, health, and hope for the future of the church.

Dennis LaCosta, who attends Seacoast Church, was in the World Trade Center at the time of impact; and mentally and physically, he'll never be the same. On this episode, Dennis recounts that dreadful day with painful, personal recollections. No stranger to suffering, Dennis also shares about a childhood injury that almost took his life. Dennis reports to listeners that although there's been pain, God will bring good out of it all.  At the top of the episode, the host crew talks a bit about 9/11 and compares and contrasts that day with the Pearl Harbor attacks. And, what does it look like for Christians to celebrate the death of such an evil doer like Osama Bin Laden? Be a Patron of the podcast  and support our ministry efforts in local prisons.  Special Guest: Dennis LaCosta | Facebook (wife - Dawn)Hosts: Bri McLeod, Joey Svendsen, Jack Hoey III, Lynne Stroy, Amy WorleyWe have a YouTube Channel for videos of all episodes since Jan. 2024. Also we have a Facebook Page for listeners to keep up with the latest news on "Things You Won't Hear on Sunday" Podcast. Producer/Editor/host: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn Vandiver Be a Patron of the podcast

In this episode of 'The Biggest Table' podcast, host Andrew Camp converses with Naeem Fazal, founding and lead pastor of Mosaic Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Naeem shares his journey from being raised as a Muslim in Kuwait to becoming a Christian after a supernatural experience in the United States. He discusses the significant role of hospitality in both Islamic culture and his current faith, emphasizing its importance in fostering community and love. The conversation explores how food, hospitality, and communal experiences shape one's relationship with faith and God. Naeem also delves into the transformative power of beauty in overcoming fear and trauma, drawing from his personal experiences and insights from his latest book, 'Tomorrow Needs You.' The interview concludes with reflections on the importance of dining with diverse groups to truly understand and appreciate the humanity in others.Naeem Fazal is the founding and lead pastor of Mosaic Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a Pakistani, born and raised as a Muslim in Kuwait. He came to the United States shortly after the Gulf War and had a supernatural experience with Christ that changed the course of his life. He was ordained at Seacoast Church in Charleston and is the author of Ex-Muslim. His latest book, Tomorrow Needs You, was recently released by IVP. Naeem and his wife, Ashley, have two children and two cats.Connect with Naeem:https://www.naeemfazal.org/Instagram: @naeemfazalBuy Tomorrow Needs YouThis episode of the Biggest Table is brought to you in part by Wild Goose Coffee. Since 2008, Wild Goose has sought to build better communities through coffee. For our listeners, Wild Goose is offering a special promotion of 20% off a one time order using the code TABLE at checkout. To learn more and to order coffee, please visit wildgoosecoffee.com. 

Tomelex Copeland and Joey Svendsen represent Generation X in this first discussion of a 3-part bonus series, "Digital Detox," coinciding with the current teaching series on the weekends at Seacoast Church.  They are joined by Mena Fox and Braden Sutton, both representing Generation Z, also bringing their take on society's relationship with smartphones.  Each contributor of this discussion self-assess the health (or lack of) of their personal technology use and reflect on the current smartphone addiction rampant in society. They discuss whether culture will ever self-correct and form better practices. Tomelex and Joey reflect back on past wins and shortcomings as parents, while Mena and Braden offer helpful insight to all Generation-X parents, who were literally the "guinea pigs" of parenting through this technological boom. Even though the research shows that Gen-Z is wrought with anxiety due to smartphones, deeming them "the Anxious Generation," this addiction touches every one, even "Boomer" grandma's and grandpa's with ipads.  Be a Patron of the podcast  and support our ministry efforts in local prisons.  On this episode:"Gen-X" representation: Tomelex Copeland and Joey Svendsen "Gen-Z" representation: Mena Fox and Braden SuttonInstagram post referred to, concerning digital content and alcohol consumption RIGHT HERE.  We have a YouTube Channel for videos of all episodes since Jan. 2024. Also we have a Facebook Page for listeners to keep up with the latest news on "Things You Won't Hear on Sunday" Podcast. Producer/Editor/host: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn Vandiver Be a Patron of the podcast

Want to grow your church with Facebook and Instagram ads? Schedule a discovery call with the ChurchCandy team here:https://go.churchcandy.com/new-guestsIn this episode of the Church Candy podcast, Pastor Greg Surratt, a church planting legend and co-founder of ARC, shares his insights and experiences from planting Seacoast Church in 1988 to now overseeing 14 campuses. He discusses the unique challenges faced during the early years, the evolution and growth of the church, and the innovative strategies behind their multi-site model. Additionally, Pastor Greg talks about his son Josh's succession as lead pastor, the development of a successful teaching team, and his latest endeavor, 'Pastor's Collective,' which focuses on supporting pastors' mental health and wellbeing. If you're a church planter or pastor, this episode provides invaluable wisdom and practical advice.

[Happy Summer and hope you enjoy our 9-part summer series, Seacoast Podcast's "In the Summer."  For the next 9 weeks, we'll do deeper dives on very particular subject area that in many cases are very unique subject area for this podcast.  As the summer brings a unique season of hopefully relaxation and peace to your life, we're delivering to you some unique content]Lead Pastors Josh and Lisa Surratt share their thoughts, opinions and convictions on the consumption of alcohol, especially in regards to spirituality and theology.  With Pastor Joel Delph and Joey Svendsen, the four discuss some of their personal journeys on this potentially addictive substance as well as how Seacoast Church has navigated the use of alcohol amongst the ministerial leadership team.  Topics addressed today:  alcohol, seacoast journey / personal convictions on alcohol, stumbling blocks, church growth.  Next week's episode 5: artificial intelligence, church's use of artificial intelligence  Be a Patron of the podcastOn this Episode: Joel Delph / Instagram Josh Surratt / Instagram Lisa Surratt / Instagram Joey Svendsen / Instagram Producer/Editor: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn VandiverWe have a YouTube Channel for videos of all episodes since Jan. 2024. Also we have a Facebook Page for listeners to keep up with the latest news on "Things You Won't Hear on Sunday" Podcast. Be a Patron of the podcast

Pastor Naeem Fazal, Lead Pastor at Mosaic Church and author of his second book, Tomorrow Needs You, joins hosts Roy Jacques, Abbie Love, and Joey Svendsen to talk about the book and a little about his time as a former pastor at Seacoast Church.  In Tomorrow Needs You, Naeem accounts for his own pain, as well as the pain he has seen others walk through recently—some from senseless tragedy. Naeem empathizes with anyone who doubts whether the world is better tomorrow and encourages us all with the truth—tomorrow needs each one of us. Naeem reminds us to slow down and recognize the beauty in humanity and that we all have a purpose. With deep conversation and lots of laughs, the four discuss being free from fear, if safety is something God promises, how treating God as a transactional "genie" leads to religion, and what's at stake if God doesn't redeem all things. Be a Patron of the podcastOn this Episode: Naeem Fazal / Instagram / BookRoy Jacques, host / FB Abbie Love, host / Instagram Joey Svendsen, host / Instagram Producer/Editor: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn VandiverWe have a YouTube Channel for videos of all episodes since Jan. 2024. Also we have a Facebook Page for listeners to keep up with the latest news on "Things You Won't Hear on Sunday" Podcast. Be a Patron of the podcast

In this episode, we'll hear from five individuals who have unlocked their God-given potential through the small group program, Unstoppable Growth. Created by Pastors Tim and Rebecca Lindsay, Unstoppable Growth helps people take steps toward clarity on relationships, career, and leadership. We'll hear from an American pilot—the last to fly out of post-war Afghanistan, a young adult hoping for a future in America, a woman with top-level experience in collegiate sports, and a wife who almost lost her marriage but now helps people restore their own. Through the program, each of these individuals now have unique stories to tell about how God is taking them on different journeys in their faith and provided an overall peace in their day to day lives.  Be a Patron of the podcastJoin the next round of Unstoppable Growth. Join the Unstoppable Growth Waitlist.On this Podcast:Tim Lindsay, Rebecca Lindsay, Joey Svendsen (host) "Unstoppable Guests" (in order of appearance):Alex Pelbath / Instagram Brian Thorne / Instagram Lisa Limehouse / Instagram Ciarrah Lindsay / Instagram Samantha Huge / Instagram Producer/Editor: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn VandiverWe have a YouTube Channel for videos of all episodes since Jan. 2024. Also we have a Facebook Page for listeners to keep up with the latest news on "Things You Won't Hear on Sunday" Podcast. Be a Patron of the podcast

Greg Surratt has experienced ministry leadership from many different perspectives. The early days of being in a Christian band to leading small churches to becoming the founding pastor of Seacoast Church and helping to create ARC (Association of Related Churches) have given Greg a deep understanding of what ministry leaders encounter.Greg joins Dale on today's 95Podcast to share his deep passion for pastoral health which is what lead him to help create The Retreat at Church Creek. His transparency and authentic desire to serve ministry leaders is so inspiring. The hope of this podcast is that you will take the time to get away for some soul care in the midst of your ongoing leadership journey.Show Notes: https://www.95network.org/the-retreat-every-ministry-leader-needs-w-greg-surratt-episode-286/Support the show

The true meaning of a caregiver is often lost; and the heaviness that weighs on a person in that role is even less known. On this episode, we'll talk with Mary Tutterow, a fellow Seacoaster and founder of "The Heart of a Caregiver" ministry. Mary and her husband serve as caregivers for their daughter—and will continue to for the rest of their lives. Mary shares their story that birthed a ministry that now reaches families around the world. It's a story of learning the meaning of life and living the Gospel—a calling for all of us.Through Mary's own experiences, she helped Seacoast Church become aware of the needs of these families and helped launch the Won by One ministry, a safe place for children with special needs to learn about the love of God.At the top of the episode, with Mother's Day 2025 this week, the three hosts "on duty" pay tribute to their own moms.  Be a Patron of the podcastOn this Episode: Mary Tutterow /  Instagram / Book  / WebsiteJoey Svendsen, host / Instagram Luke Gaikwad, host / Instagram Bri McCleod, host / Instagram Producer/Editor: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn VandiverRight Now MediaWe have a YouTube Channel for videos of all episodes since Jan. 2024. Also we have a Facebook Page for listeners to keep up with the latest news on "Things You Won't Hear on Sunday" Podcast. Be a Patron of the podcast

[Dr. Lisa Harper is speaking at the Chosen Women's Conference at Seacoast Church in September 2025. Click this link to purchase an online pass, which includes livestream access to all sessions and exclusive content for online pass holders]On this episode, speaker, author, and theologian scholar, Dr. Lisa Harper, joins hosts Lynne Stroy and Joey Svendsen to talk about her new book, A Jesus-Shaped Life: How Diving Deeper into Theology Can Transform Us and Our World with the Radical Kindness of God. In her book, Lisa shares personal stories, with a fair share of humor, to reveal how the Holy Spirit has shown her that following Jesus should cause her to become more like him. Its pages theologically support this revelation and explain why studying the Scriptures should make us all more like Jesus. Along the way, Lisa shares fascinating, and perhaps surprising context behind the terminology "Word of God," why it's important to remember that the Bible isn't part of the Trinity, and what believers miss out on by not maintaining a truly restful posture with their maker.  On this Episode: Dr. Lisa Harper /  Instagram / Book / Podcast / WebsiteLynne Stroy, host / Instagram Joey Svendsen, host / Instagram Luke Gaikwad, host / Instagram Bri McCleod, host / Instagram Producer/Editor: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn VandiverWe have a YouTube Channel for videos of all episodes since Jan. 2024. Also we have a Facebook Page for listeners to keep up with the latest news on "Things You Won't Hear on Sunday" Podcast. Be a Patron of the podcast

In this episode of the Unstoppable Growth podcast, Dorothea Gerber, Children's Coordinator at Seacoast Church in Summerville, shares her powerful story of transformation through faith, loss, and purpose. She opens up about her experience with the Unstoppable Growth program and how the loss of her stillborn daughter shaped her calling to help others heal and grow.The conversation explores spiritual growth, vulnerability, and the strength found in community. Dorothea reflects on discovering and using spiritual gifts—especially the prophetic—and the challenges that come with walking in your God-given purpose.

Dr. Kara Powell, co-author of Future-Focused Church: Leading Through Change, Engaging the Next Generation and Building a More Diverse Tomorrow, joins the podcast to share about her book–endorsed by Andy Stanley and Christine Caine. Dr. Kara is joined by host Joey Svendsen and Seacoast's Director of Church Administration, Glenn Wood, who has a significant hand in operational projects. The three discuss the current health of Seacoast Church, but through some critique and probing questions, Dr. Kara addresses if Seacoast is “future-focused.”At the top of this special extended episode, Tomelex Copeland, Abbi Love, Lynne Stroy and Joey discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Seacoast, some common critiques of large churches, and the idea of being "seeker friendly." They also share different views on what churches should measure in terms of growth and why it matters.  And, in honor of Black History Month, Tomelex, Abbi, and Lynne share their perspectives on how Seacoast engages in ministry within minority communities.Be a Patron of the podcast On this Episode: Dr. Kara Powell I Website I Book I Instagram Hosts: Tomelex Copeland, Abbie Love, Lynne Stroy, Joey Svendsen, Glenn WoodExecutive Producer: Josh SurrattHost/Producer/Editor: Joey SvendsenSound EngineerEditor: Katelyn VandiverWe have a YouTube Channel for videos of all episodes since Jan. 2024. Also we have a Facebook Page for listeners to keep up with the latest news on "Things You Won't Hear on Sunday" Podcast. Be a Patron to the podcast