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A weekly Backstage look at what’s happening with the Simple Church in Shreveport, LA. Subscribe for interviews, fun surprises, and more.
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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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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.
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
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.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
VIDEO OF THE FULL INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE
WORSHIP NIGHT AND BAPTISM JUNE 22ND
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.
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
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.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
VIDEO OF THE FULL INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE
WORSHIP NIGHT AND BAPTISM JUNE 22ND
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.
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
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!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Video of the Full Interview on The Simple Church Youtube Channel
Mark Stuart's Book "Losing My Voice to Find It"
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.
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
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!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Video of the Full Interview on The Simple Church Youtube Channel
Mark Stuart's Book "Losing My Voice to Find It"
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.
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
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!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
FOR KING AND COUNTRY INTERVIEW
MORE INFO ABOUT FOR KING AND COUNTRY
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.
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
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
MOTHER'S DAY 2025 AT THE SIMPLE CHURCH
MORE INFO ABOUT FOR KING AND COUNTRY
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.
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
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
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.
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
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
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.
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
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
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.