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

[This episode originally aired on 10.24.22]

Jenny Mayer alongside her husband and mother (Ben Mayer and Debbie Surratt), sit down to talk about Jenny’s battle with breast cancer in 2019-20, a long season that turned their worlds upside down, including their children.  Life simply does not play fair.

In this episode, listeners get a glimpse of the havoc a diagnosis like this can have on one's [family, marriage, finances, mental health] as well as the ups and downs of trying to keep the faith in the most challenging and painful of circumstances.

[This episode is dedicated to the strong  overcomers who are breast cancer survivors, their loved ones who fought alongside them, and the loved ones of those who fought and lost their battle with breast cancer, on this side of heaven. ]

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In this episode
Jenny Mayer / Instagram
Ben Mayer / Instagram / Rusty Bull Brewery
Debbie Surratt / Instagram
Joey Svendsen, host / Instagram

Our poem readers were Rylan Hope Mayer and Sadie Joy Mayer, daughters of our main guests, Jenny and Ben.  ("One Soldier" by Sheri Tharp)

Breast Cancer Survivors and other contributors
Julie Hiott, Greenville Campus of Seacoast / Facebook
Trudy Eyrich, North Charleston Campus / Instagram
Sherrell Smith, Islands Campus / Facebook
Jessica Reger, Online Campus / Instagram
Rebecca Stinson, Islands Campus / Instagram
Roz Page, Mount Pleasant Campus /  Instagram
Desiree Clement, West Campus, narration / Instagram

Executive Producer: Josh Surratt
Producer/Editor: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: JT Price
Sound Engineer: Diego Gomez
Music Composed by Joel T. Hamilton Music

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Producer/Editor/host: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn Vandiver

Tara and Greg Banks have been a part of Seacoast for the vast majority of time the church has existed.  Seacoast folks who attend the Mount Pleasant Campus have been led in worship by Tara Banks for 30 years.   Earlier in the year, she released a devotional that she wrote, Waiting on Wonders: 40 Days of Wonder.  In this episode, Tara discusses the deeper truths and vital practices that God has shown her through  decades of seeking Him, all of which influenced the content in her devotional.

While the two are at it, they share a more intimate look at their lives, their marriage and faith.  Greg traveled with the US World Cup Soccer Winning Women's team as a personal trainer.  Given his background, listeners hear a bit about human anatomy 101.  Included also is a "behind the scenes" look at what happens when a professional athlete gets hurt on the field and Clemson fans will enjoy Greg's professional perspective concerning a decision involving  the great Deshaun Watson playing through an ACL tear to end Carolina Gamecock's 5-game winning streak in the state's rivalry. 

World Cup Soccer Champs + learning healthy spiritual practices = a heck of a conversation.   At least we think so.

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In this episode
Tara Banks / Devotional / Instagram
Greg Banks / Instagram
Joey Svendsen, host / Instagram

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

Music, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton Music

Seacoast Podcast is now on Instagram

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Producer/Editor/host: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn Vandiver

As we all know, the situation in Israel is grave. Marc Turnage has permanent residence in Israel and after a week in Charleston (last week) with Pastor Greg at The Retreat at Church Creek, returned to Israel the night before the terrorist attacks.  While Marc is able to join us from a safer space, his wife and extended family are currently in areas where the violence is more prevalent and the danger more imminent.   

Marc reflects with Pastor Greg and host Joey Svendsen his current raw emotions and the current state of affairs from his vantage point in Israel. The three discuss the unprecedented nature of these attacks, Marc unpacks the motivation of Hamas, the three ponder how they see this violence in the context of evil and discuss some of the pitfalls many fall into in an effort to minimize the pure evil behind these ruthless acts being carried out on the innocent. 

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In this episode
Marc Turnage // Website / Podcast / Substack
Greg Surratt, host / Instagram
Joey Svendsen, host / Instagram

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

Music, theme song: Joel T. Hamilton Music

Seacoast Podcast is now on Instagram

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We have a YouTube Channel for videos of all episodes since Jan. 2024. 

We'd love to hear from you.  E-mail Joey HERE. 

Producer/Editor/host: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn Vandiver

Derek Minor has been in the "rap game" for a long time and over the years has made numerous albums, started a non-profit, produced albums for other artists and established himself as one of the main hosts on the Relevant Podcast  (one of the most downloaded Christian podcasts out there). 

In recent years, Derek went through a bout of depression and took a journey of soul- searching that compelled him to seek (and find) true contentment and deep happiness.  To do this, he had to face his own demons, including "daddy wounds" and hurt caused by the church.  Most importantly, he had to look in the mirror with honesty.   

A culmination of his journey is captured in his recent album, "Nobody's Perfect."  The album, full of grit, honesty, compassion and hope is the reference point of this conversation Derek had with host, Joey Svendsen.  You'll hear his story through his words on this interview and through the songs on his album, which are intertwined throughout the episode.  Get ready for a dose of hope, a story of perseverance and a testimony of restoration from the Most High.  And hip-hop fans, get ready to bob that head.

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In this episode
Derek Minor / Web / Instagram / Nobody's Perfect video / Non-profit
Nobody's Perfect album / Spotify / Apple Music
Joey Svendsen, host / Instagram

Fan of hip-hop? You may enjoy these other episodes with: Lecrae, Propaganda.

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

Music, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton Music

Seacoast Podcast is now on Instagram

Be a Patron of the podcast 

We have a YouTube Channel for videos of all episodes since Jan. 2024. 

We'd love to hear from you.  E-mail Joey HERE. 

Producer/Editor/host: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn Vandiver

After watching the heart-wrenching and unfortunately very disturbing documentary on Hillsong Church, The Secrets of Hillsong, Lead Pastor Josh Surratt joins regular hosts, Pastors Jack Hoey III and Joey Svendsen to reflect on what they saw and learned from the documentary. 

The three reflect on the tough question of whether Hillsong’s leaders originally started with admirable aspirations and motivations for a healthy church, that simply went awry. They also ponder any level of responsibility Josh holds to assert continual transparency and openness concerning the environment of Seacoast Church; a church that although behind the scenes is far from perfect,  consistently lacks the primary ingredients that led to such a toxic church culture at Hillsong, as the leadership at Seacoast is very motivated with great care to keep each member safe.

Hillsong's downfall and exposure of corruption left many in distress and regret, second-guessing the value of their energy and personal investment over the years at Hillsong Church. 

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In this episode
Josh Surratt / Instagram
Jack Hoey III, host / Instagram
Joey Svendsen, host / Instagram

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

Music, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton Music

Seacoast Podcast is now on Instagram

Be a Patron of the podcast 

We have a YouTube Channel for videos of all episodes since Jan. 2024. 

We'd love to hear from you.  E-mail Joey HERE. 

Producer/Editor/host: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn Vandiver

[In Episode 61, part 1 of this two-part series for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month presents two  journeys of two children who battled cancer: River Putnam and Elizabeth "Liz" Brooks]

Today the rest of Liz's story is shared through the accounts of her parents who had to temporarily say good-bye to their daughter in 2021.  They continue the tribute to a daughter their hearts beat fondly for, as they process out loud, grief, faith and a desperate "holding on to hope," amidst such great pain. 

On the day of Liz's homecoming, what Jeremy and Laura Brooks witnessed seemed to be their daughter's few moments in "the in-between," as it appeared that angels were in full force to peacefully take Liz's soul to eternity.   

Stories of pain are a part of life.  May we listen, learn, and stretch our hearts to have hope and thanksgiving in any and every circumstances.  

Seacoast Podcast, River and Melanie Putnam and most importantly Jeremy and Laura Brooks dedicate these episodes to the lovely and bright young woman who is now interceding for us who are still seeing dimly:
Elizabeth "Liz" Brooks. [10.28.02 - 3/14/21]

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In this episode
Jeremy and Laura Brooks Pray for Liz Group  / Facebook
Zoey Clement, guest host and narrator  
Joey Svendsen, host / Instagram
Closing Prayer // Melanie Putnam / Facebook River Putnam / Facebook

Mel's Facebook Group, Cancer Warrior Moms / Facebook

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

Music, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton Music
Other Music: Seacoast Music

Seacoast Podcast is now on Instagram

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We have a YouTube Channel for videos of all episodes since Jan. 2024. 

We'd love to hear from you.  E-mail Joey HERE. 

Producer/Editor/host: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn Vandiver

Two stories of two kids who fought diligently, positively and with great faith, the dreadful foe of cancer.  River Putnam was 11 years old when he began his fight against a rare form of brain cancer.  Now, 15-years-old, him and his mom Melanie Putnam (“Mel”) join the podcast to share their story as well as the ways in which they are currently walking through some of the remaining havoc.  

Elizabeth “Liz” Brooks began her fight against cancer at 12 years old and at 18 slipped away to heaven in 2021.  While Liz's story ends bitterly on this side of heaven, her parents and many listeners amidst tears will still agree she is currently experiencing the best possible outcome.

Believers in Jesus have faith that He has overcome the world, and that belief brings hope.  But in this world each person will have trouble.  Pain and sadness are real and as long as one lives, can't be avoided; and no one is ever in the clear of experiencing their own personal nightmare, even those with great faith.  

Two true stories of beauty from the ashes, those hard-pressed on every side but not crushed, enduring great suffering but not abandoned. One story leading Mel Putnam in a perennial state of thanksgiving for the more years she has with her bright son, River, while Jeremy and Laura Brooks (who also  join us today) also have their hearts settled in  thanksgiving for the time they had with Liz's and the privilege of being her parents.  Often times, however, as a result of losing her, they have to hold on to hope with all the strength they have.  

Stories of pain are a part of life.  May we listen, learn, and stretch our hearts to have hope and thanksgiving in any and every circumstances.  

Seacoast Church, River and Melanie Putnam and most importantly Jeremy and Laura Brooks dedicate this episode to the lovely and bright young woman who is now interceding for us who are still seeing dimly:
Elizabeth "Liz" Brooks. [10.28.02 - 3/14/21]

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In this episode
Melanie Putnam / Facebook
River Putnam / Facebook
Mel's Facebook Group, Cancer Warrior Moms / Facebook
Jeremy and Laura Brooks Pray for Liz Group  / Facebook
Zoey Clement, guest host and narrator  
Joey Svendsen, host / Instagram

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

Music, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton Music
Other Music: Seacoast Music

Seacoast Podcast is now on Instagram

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We have a YouTube Channel for videos of all episodes since Jan. 2024. 

We'd love to hear from you.  E-mail Joey HERE. 

Producer/Editor/host: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn Vandiver

[There are approximately 250 foster children in Charleston County, and hundreds more in the cities surrounding our Seacoast Campuses. If you are in the Lowcountry, we invite you to attend a Fostering Hope interest meeting to learn how you can make a difference.  (see links below).  If you attend a Seacoast Campus outside the Lowcountry, click here to see how you can show the love of Jesus to people in your area]

Lynne Stroy and Allison Cordle, both licensed foster parents, have opened up their homes to these children, representing two of the other 1200 licensed homes in South Carolina open and ready to do the same for the 4000 kids in the state who are in need of a home.

Deeper context of this need is shared through Allison and Lynne's personal stories as caretakers of these children,  including the challenges, what goes on behind the scenes, their perspectives of the parents of these children, and how they see their role serving these children and their parents.

Fostering Hope interest meetings
Fostering Hope is a new ministry at Seacoast setting out to serve these children and the parents who are serving at a deeper level:
September 28th (Thurs night)
September 30th (Sat morning)

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In this episode
Allison Cordle / Facebook
Lynne Stroy, host / Instagram 
Joey Svendsen, host / Instagram

Intro, Kids' Voices
Rosa Svendsen, Waylon Svendsen, Gwenny Svendsen , William Svendsen

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

Music, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton Music

Seacoast Podcast is now on Instagram

Be a Patron of the podcast 

We have a YouTube Channel for videos of all episodes since Jan. 2024. 

We'd love to hear from you.  E-mail Joey HERE. 

Producer/Editor/host: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn Vandiver

It's been 22 years and there's a whole generation of people now who have only heard about, seen the footage and read the stories.  Those who lived through 9/11/01, however,  have a keen understanding the world-changing event it was and the heaviness the aftermath brought. 

Our two guests, both a part of the Seacoast family, have unique and rare vantage points.  At the time of the attacks, Fred Reed was taking a shower in a hotel connected to one of the towers.  After orders to flee, he found himself with thousands of others running for their lives, not knowing what exactly they were running from. 

Denny Nissley founder and leader of the disaster-relief, non-profit organization, Christ in Action, responded to the crisis within 12 hours of these unprecedented attacks on America. 

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Tribute to Lori Fitzgerald [8.25.70 - 9.9.23]:  
Geoff Surratt 
 
In this episode
Fred Reed / Facebook (via wife, Terri)
Denny Nissley / Instagram / Christ In Action
Roy Jacques, host / Facebook 
Joey Svendsen, host / Instagram

9-11 snapshots:
Kathy Roseborough / Ross White / Julie Hiott / Josh Walters / Tim Lindsay

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

Music, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton Music
Other Music: Seacoast Music

Seacoast Podcast is now on Instagram

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We have a YouTube Channel for videos of all episodes since Jan. 2024. 

We'd love to hear from you.  E-mail Joey HERE. 

Producer/Editor/host: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn Vandiver

Mike Noriega has walked through the fire of tribulation, including the loss of his dear grandmother in the tragic condominium collapse in Surfside, FL (Summer, '21).  As God's presence sustained him and his family through great devastation and broken-heartedness amidst such great loss, they were also rescued from being "crushed in spirit" (Psalms 34:18).

Mike shares his personal account of this tragedy and through the sharing of his story and testimony "preaches a sermon" on suffering, the difference between a broken heart and a crushed spirit, and God's redemption on the other side of great loss.   Along the way, he shares stories of other families who's loved ones perished in this tragedy. 

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In this episode
Mike Noriega / Instagram / Book / Website / TikTok 
Joey Svendsen, host / Instagram

Scripture Readers:
Ciarrah Lindsay / Paul Francisco / Lee Worley / Jenny Mayer / Keenan Schriver

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

Music, including theme song: Joel T. Hamilton Music

Seacoast Podcast is now on Instagram

Be a Patron of the podcast 

We have a YouTube Channel for videos of all episodes since Jan. 2024. 

We'd love to hear from you.  E-mail Joey HERE. 

Producer/Editor/host: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn Vandiver