A “sister duo” joins this episode, as Katie Walters co-hosts with Joey Svendsen to talk to Katie’s sister, Pastor Jess Connolly. Katie and Jess share about the special bond they have and how Katie, who was once a domineering big sister when they were kids, now has a "mamma bear" defensiveness toward anyone who talks negatively about Jess on social media. Birthed out of a very painful season for their family, Jess just released her newest book, What Comes Next: 40 Days of Healing After H...

While on a mission trip in Honduras, Krystal Flowers’ life changed when the elevator carrying her and other team members detached and fell seven floors to the ground. On this episode, Krystal, Cane Bay Campus Pastor Bryan Hill, and his wife, Chelsie, tell the story of this catastrophic event. The three reflect on the miracle of God’s intervention and his redemptive work following unexpected circumstances. All lives were spared in the accident, but Pastors Bryan and Chelsie share what it was l...

Founder of Hobby Lobby, David Green, released a new book called The Legacy Life: Leading Your Family to Make a Difference for Eternity, that offers a Biblical framework for building multigenerational impact. In this conversation, hosts, Joey Svendsen and Jack Hoey, Jr. talk with David and co-author, Bill High, about the principles shared in their book, as well as a little about the Hobby Lobby story. From humble beginnings, David set out to be people-oriented in all of his business practices,...

Pastor DawnCheré Wilkerson faced a long journey of infertility not knowing if or when the journey would end. As she walked through this grueling journey, God showed her the beauty and purpose that can be found in seasons of waiting on him. He taught her that all of life can be viewed as a joyful, soul-deepening, intimacy-building wait. Her book, Slow Burn: The Work and Wonder of the Wait, leads readers through this God-given insight. With Joey Svendsen and Katie Walters, the three discu...

On this episode, Roy Jacques, Chip Judd, and Joey Svendsen discuss their views on the current state of the Church. From rampant unacknowledged hypocrisy to over-zealous political affiliations at the expense of God's Kingdom, the three share whether, at times, they are uncomfortable being associated with the Church. Churches consists of people who hurt people, because humanity is flawed, even in the church. Chip reflects on his decades of ministry, including church consulting and counseling of...

Lisa Limehouse helps women and couples find hope and healing from the devastation of marital betrayal. Through her non-profit, Beauty Beyond Betrayal, she has helped hundreds of couples redeem their relationship and restore what was broken. In this conversation with host, Joey Svendsen, Lisa shares her own stories of being betrayed, but also of being the betrayer decades ago. With scripture and God's spirit of guidance at the core of her ministry, she educates listeners on the intricacies of ...

Long time Worship Pastor, Tara Banks has experienced the most difficult year of her life. In this episode she shares her story of God's faithfulness and describes her grateful heart despite the immense suffering. Through it all, Tara wrote a book called Finding Everyday Fruit: Discover and Develop a Life Formed by the Fruit of the Spirit. With host Joey Svendsen, the two discuss the Fruit of the Spirit in the context of her book; and switch topics to question worship services: Should b...

Pastor Joel Delph and his wife, Kelly, join Lynne Stroy and Joey Svendsen to close out this mini-podcast series that coincides with the Seacoast message series, Digital Detox. The four reflect on Joel’s message, Learning to Live Free, that highlighted smartphones as useful tools but terrible masters. Joel emphasizes that “not everything given to us is for us,” and each contributor shares their own specific distractions where this truth applies. From cancel culture to parenting in a tech-satur...

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 abo...

Pastor Josh Walters is joined by his wife, Katie Walters, and friends Lynne Stroy and Joey Svendsen to continue the conversation from Josh’s message, “Getting off the Digital Treadmill” (Part 2 of the Digital Detox message series). The heart of the discussion centers on the freedom and life-giving benefits of breaking unhealthy digital habits—especially around smartphone use. Together, the group reflects on their first week of digital detoxing and the eye-opening insights it’s brought. ...

Currently on tour together, John Mark McMillan and Zach Bolen (frontman of the band Citizens) join the podcast to discuss faith, life on the road, songwriting, personal testimonies, and what being real with God looks and feels like to them. Many people interact with their songs as "worship tunes," but they don’t fit the Contemporary Christian Music mold and for various reasons, these guys aren't setting out to write worship songs. Throughout this episode you’ll hear their songs intertwined th...

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...

Host, Joey Svendsen lost his dad unexpectedly over the summer. On this episode, he is joined by three friends and fellow Seacoast staff as he shares what it was like to lose his father. He also describes what felt like supernatural activity right before his dad passed away in the hospital. Joey articulates the current state of his heart and counts his sadness as good grief as he tributes, with thanksgiving, the blessing of being raised and loved by his dad, Virgil Svendsen. Along the wa...

Tuning in from Houston, Texas, Robbie Madison, a former Seacoast worship leader, catches up with friends and hosts, Jack, Joey, and Lynne. Before moving to work in ministry for the NFL’s Houston Texans, Robbie served in several capacities at Seacoast, including missions, youth, and leading worship at multiple campuses. On this episode, Joey and Robbie recount stories of what it was like to work in ministry together for five years and Robbie shares how the many unique qualities of Seacoa...

Toby Slough has learned to find peace through the storms. In 1988, Toby was diagnosed with a panic and anxiety disorder, but rather than let it wreck his faith, God birthed a desire in his heart to see more people find peace and wholeness in their mental health. Toby and his wife founded Goby Ministries to provide books and resources that reframe the conversation around mental health and help people find God’s strength in weakness. On this episode, Toby's shares some of his story with J...

[This episode was originally released as "patron-only" content. Listen to Episode 137 to hear where 100% of your support goes to, if you become a patron] Can we fully empathize with someone when we haven’t walked in their shoes? When Joey received a call from a friend who tragically lost her son, he asked himself, “What if it was my son?”—a way of stepping into her shoes to offer support. On this episode, the four hosts, Joey Svendsen, Jack Hoey III, Lynne Stroy, and Tomelex Copeland di...

[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] Joey wraps up the Seacoast Podcast series, "In the Summer" by talking safety with a firefighter, a lifeguard, and a de...

[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] For many kids in recent decades, summer means more time for playing video games. But even some adults still find joy i...

[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] After Joey almost walked his dog up to a giant alligator, he wonders what would have happened if a kind lady hadn’t wa...

[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] Host, Joey Svendsen is joined by his wife, Pricilla; Worship Pastor, Tara Banks; and Seacoaster, Amy Alderman to talk ...