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

On June 17th, 2015, nine African Americans were gunned down during a bible study the shooter had been welcomed into with open arms.  One of the victims, Myra Thompson, was the wife of today's guest, Reverend Anthony Thompson.

Through the telling of his story of those dreadful days, more clarity is given on how that tragedy unfolded behind closed doors and why.   We also believe listeners will hear a story of miraculous forgiveness in a man’s heart.  This miracle potentially was the catalyst of sparing Charleston SC from similar rioting that recently occurred in other parts of the country for other racially charged injustices.

We believe in this time of great polarization, the message of forgiveness is an important one.  Along with his miraculous story of forgiving the man who murdered his wife, Rev Anthony is also helping to spearhead “events for unity” like "One New Humanity Charleston," on November 20.

Special thanks to Robbie Madison Music for song in this episode.
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*song is entitled  Psalm 23 (feat. London Philharmonic Orchestra)
 
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Rev Anthony Thompson / Facebook
One New Humanity Charleston Event / Website

Natasha Gray, co-host / Instagram
Sparkle Anderson, co-host / Instagram
Josh Surratt, co-host / Instagram
Joey Svendsen, co-host / 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

Many pastors operate from a philosophy along these lines: "the people I lead cannot know of my mistakes. Because they are modeling after my example, they have to see me living right, so they will do the same."  And the results?  Time and time again, those people are shocked when it's discovered that their pastor, behind the scenes, has been on a path towards destruction.

On the other hand, many church folks still seem to enjoy having "their guy" they can look up to and be proud of, blissfully assuming their pastor to be walking the "straight and narrow."  In turn, many pastors make the mistake of trying to live up to that assumption, and in order to do this long-term, it often requires secrets in the dark.  Eventually that darkness is too much for any one to bear.

On this episode, Pastors Greg Surratt, Sharon Miller and Chip Judd discuss with Joey Svendsen, issues in the church that generally lead to these downfalls.

At the top of the episode, two pastors at Seacoast practice the transparency that is preached here, by sharing to the world personal short-comings, both of them still works of progress in their prospective challenges.

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In this episode
Pastor Sharon Miller / Website / Instagram / Books

Pastors who share at the beginning:
Teddy Winter / Instagram 
Chris Russo / Instagram
 
Roy Jacques, host / Facebook
Joey Svendsen, host / Instagram
Chip Judd / Instagram / Website
Greg Surratt / Instagram / Podcast

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

Episodes released every Monday.

Chapter Markers for your convenience.  

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

Grammy-Award winning hip-hop artist and New York Times best-selling author Lecrae talks about his book I Am Restored: How I Lost My Religion But Found My Faith.  Lecrae’s life was headed towards disaster.  More time on the road, less time with family, calendar loaded, substance abuse used as a remedy. In his gut-honest memoire, Lecrae shares the practices he uses in in his daily life for mental, emotional, and spiritual health. His is a story of restoration.

Many fans (as well as close personal friends of Lecrae's) made it clear that Lecrae should refrain from speaking his heart on racism after his 2014 record release, Anomaly,  when he shares his views.  Some of these friends have never spoken to him again. 

Healing from the hurt, committing to extensive talks with a therapist, forming better life habits, and embracing a loving Savior in Jesus has landed Lecrae at a much better place.   On top of sharing his story of restoration, Lecrae discusses with the host team, the beauty of the church, the ugly side as well; and how his mental health was restored. 

 
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In this episode
Lecrae / Website / Instagram / Book / Music
Josh Surratt, co-host / Instagram
Lynne Stroy, co-host / Instagram
Joey Svendsen, co-host / Instagram
Chip Judd, co-host / Instagram / Website
Diego Gomez, co-host / 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

Special thanks to the kids in Mt. Pleasant  Seacoast Campus for pitching in on this one.  You guys killed it.   
 
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Producer/Editor/host: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn Vandiver

Although political involvement has always been valued and many politicians from both "sides" of the aisle have found a church home at Seacoast, politics has never come close to being the basis for unity.  Christ's love for the church and His desire to see love amongst us and for our neighbors, is what we set out to unite on.   Not only will God's Kingdom be the last one standing, it's also the one our eyes get to be more focussed on and our hearts most invested in. 

You'll hear the heart of Pastor Josh Surratt when it comes to political affiliation, the gospel, what he'd love for Seacoast to be known for, and who he thinks will run in 2024. 

You'll also hear a collection of voices, as many folks from the Seacoast family share their personal approaches to politics in light of God's Kingdom.  Included is a story about real hurt that can be caused in political discussions amongst church family and the reconciliation between these two "Seacoasters" who found a way of keeping first things first.   

What would happen if as the church, we truly invested first and foremost, in unity of the Spirit? 

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In this episode
Josh Surratt / Instagram
Sandi Stafford / Facebook
Natasha Gray, host / Instagram
Joey Svendsen, co-host / Instagram

Seacoast Family contributors
Margaret Little
Kristin Mabry
Teddy Winter
Jessica Reagan
Natasha Gray, host
Candice Schneider
Joey Parks
Luke Gaikwad
Ryan Scott
Sandi Stafford, main story

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

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

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

Continuing where we left off in Part 1 of this conversation with Amie Patrick.  

Amie Patrick is over two years into the tragedy of losing her husband, Darrin Patrick.  His passing left all sorts of layers of questions.  Could more have been done to prevent him from taking his life?  What was going on that no one else knew about?  Amie ponders a lot of questions with us and shares what she’s learned from walking through this nightmare. 

At top of episode, Roy Jacques, Chip Judd and Joey Svendsen discuss a bit the affects Darrin’s passing had on Seacoast, as well as some mental health components focusing mostly on trauma.

Other topics covered on episode: Amie’s theology, Amie’s motherhood, Seeing people through eyes of love, mental health and the brain. 

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In this episode.
Amie Patrick / Instagram 

Roy Jacques, co-host / Facebook
Chip Judd, co-host / Instagram / Web
Joey Svendsen, co-host / 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
 
Episodes are released every Monday.
 
Chapter Markers for your convenience.

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

Amie Patrick is over two years into the tragedy of losing her husband, Darrin Patrick.  His passing left all sorts of layers of questions.  Could more have been done to prevent him from taking his life?  What was going on that no one else knew about?  Amie ponders a lot of questions with us and shares what she’s learned from walking through this nightmare.  

At top of episode, Roy Jacques, Chip Judd and Joey Svendsen discuss a bit the affects Darrin’s passing had on Seacoast, as well as some mental health components focusing mostly on trauma.

Other topics discussed in this episode:
Trauma, suicide, needed changes in the church surrounding mental health, and the lack of humanization so common in our society.   

Part 2, to release Thursday 9/8:
“Amie Patrick Part 2: The Present, The Future”

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In this episode.
Amie Patrick / Instagram 

Roy Jacques, co-host / Facebook
Chip Judd, co-host / Instagram / Web
Joey Svendsen, co-host / 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
 
Episodes are released every Monday.
 
Chapter Markers for your convenience.

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

On this episode, we welcome former Seacoast Chief of Operations Jack Hoey Jr and author and activist Shane Claiborne as they discuss the morals surrounding wealth.  While both men practice a life of generosity that would exceed most people, they read and process very differently the many passages in the bible pertaining to money.

At top of episode, co-hosts Jack Hoey III (son of Jack Hoey Jr) and Jacqui Dailey reflect on their upbringing surrounding money and Jack proposes that Americans, inside and outside of the church, are remarkably generous.

Shane Claiborne is a prominent speaker, activist, and best-selling author; worked with Mother Teresa in Calcutta, and founded The Simple Way in Philadelphia.  He heads up Red Letter Christians, a movement of folks who are committed to living "as if Jesus meant the things he said." Shane is a champion for grace which has led him to jail advocating for the homeless, and to places like Iraq and Afghanistan to stand against war. Now grace fuels his passion to end the death penalty and help stop gun violence.

LIVE Q&A this week with Jack, Shane, you, me. Continuing the conversation.

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In this episode.
Shane Claiborne / Web / Instagram / Ministry
Jack Hoey Jr / Lives in Charleston, contact in some old phone books. 

Jack Hoey III, host / Instagram
Jacquayle Dailey, host / Instagram
Joey Svendsen, host / Instagram

Pastor Greg Surratt / Instagram / Podcast

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

NEXT WEEK:  Amie Patrick (a two-parter)   

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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
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Grammy award-winning artist Brandon Lake used to run around Seacoast as a punk kid in youth group. In this episode, Brandon opens up about the importance of his hometown roots, how he handles the fame, his dreams for his career, and what frustrates him about the church. There's even an embarrassing story or two.

At the top of the episode, Pastor Josh and Lisa Surratt talk with host Joey Svendsen about why we started The Seacoast Podcast and how it can be an ingredient in depolarizing the church.

In this episode.
Brandon Lake / Web / Instagram
Josh Surratt / Instagram
Lisa Surratt / Instagram
Jacquayle Dailey, host / Instagram
Joey Svendsen, host / Instagram

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

Chapter Markers for your convenience.
 
NEXT WEEK: Can Christians Be Rich (w/ Shane Claiborne)
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Producer/Editor/host: Joey Svendsen
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Seacoast Church was planted in 1988 when Mega Churches were just getting warmed up.   Throughout this podcast, you'll hear the good, the bad, the redeemed, and the "still waiting for redemption" stories of Seacoast people, our friends and special guests. 

Greetings to our Seacoast family and anyone just stopping by to take a look.  Our hope is that you’ll join us on a journey to love our neighbors.  What if the first step was listening?

Listen to the trailer and subscribe today.  Episodes are released every Monday starting Aug 22nd, 2022.

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The first (10) episodes coming to your podcast app will be:

1.  Brandon Lake
2.  Can Christians Be Rich (w/ Shane Claiborne)
3.  Amie Patrick I:  What Happened to Darrin Patrick
4.  Amie Patrick II:  The Future for Amie Patrick
5.  Seacoast Politics
6.  Lecrae
7.  Do We Have a Pastor Problem?
(Greg Surratt, Chip Judd and special guest Pastor Sharon Miller)
8.  Reverend Anthony Thompson widower of Myra Thompson
(1 of 9 victims in the 2015 Mother Emanuel AME Church Shooting)
9.  Racial Reconciliation (Propaganda and John Mark McMillan)
10.  Surviving a Marital Affair of 25 Years

Executive Producer: Josh Surratt
Producer/Editor and Host: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer: JT Price
Music Composed by 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