Backstage With The Simple Church

And I Would Walk 118 Miles with Brittney Reeve and Haylie Hays

Host Evan Semanco is joined by special guests Brittney Reeve and Haylie Hays to share how one message on a Sunday has sent them on a 6+ year journey of doing good and raising over $200,000.

Brittney and Haylie and their team will walk 118 miles this November, because that is the average amount of miles women in Honduras walk each month to get access to clean water. If you want to be a part of helping solve this crisis, you can join them for the Final Mile on Sunday, November 24th, 2024 at the Louisiana Boardwalk or donate with the link below. 

 

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

2022 Walk for Water Episode

Register for the Final Mile Walk

Donate to Honduras Well Projects

 

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.

 

Mission Trip Debrief with Stephen Knight and Ray Raney

Host Evan Semanco is joined by special guests Stephen Knight and Ray Raney to talk about their recent mission trip to Juarez, Mexico.

Ray is a retired Pastor who used to be on staff and is continuing to lead trips, and Stephen went on his first mission trip ever in his mid 30s (check the link below for his Pre-Mission Trip Podcast) and they talk about the trip, the great work being done in Juarez, and why going on a mission trip is a life changing experience. 

 

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Stephen's Pre-Juarez Podcast

Upcoming Do Good Trips

 

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.

Spooky Scary Student Pastors with Jonah Boaz and Josh Mitchell

Today Host Evan Semanco is back with Producer Jordan Phillips, High School Pastor Jonah Boaz, and Middle School Pastor Josh Mitchell talk about student ministry at The Simple Church and play a Halloween trivia game to impress your friends with your new Halloween knowledge. 

Find out more with the links below:

Paintball November 9th

Middle School Ministry (The MSM.tv)

High School Ministry (The HSM.tv)

Middle School Instagram

High School Instagram

 

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.

Re-Air: Brandon McComic and The Power of an Invite

There is no new episode this week, we'll be back next week but we're re-airing our most popular episode from 2024 so far in case you missed, our interview with Brandon McComic from all the way back in January. 

 

This week lead pastor Justin Haigler is back to talk with Brandon McComic who shared part of his story in a video, but is here to dive deeper on how an invite to The Simple Church changed his life, his family’s life, and now is inviting others to join him as well.

Find out more with the links below:

 

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.

What if I'm Not Ok? with Dr. Peri Reed

Host Evan Semanco is one on one with one of most popular guests, Dr. Peri Reed to talk about not being ok. Peri is a professional Christian Counselor who attends the Simple Church, runs a counseling center (Shreveport Counseling and Restoration Center), and is working on her first book! 

We talk with Peri to process what it means to not be ok, what do to if you or someone you know is not ok right now, and steps to take to work on getting where you want to be.

Check out the links below for previous episodes with Peri and how to get connected to a counselor: 

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Peri's Previous Episode

Find a Counselor 

Shreveport Counseling and Restoration

 

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.

The Wolf Talks Worship, Creativity, and Lawn Mowers

Host Evan Semanco is joined by producer Jordan Phillips and fan favorite guest Greg Walker from the Simple Church Band today to talk about the upcoming Worship Night at the Boardwalk on Sunday, October 27th at 5 pm. 

As always Greg goes a lot of different directions, and we hit on him writing songs and part of that creative process, why he loves the worship night atmosphere, and for some reason, lawnmowers. 

Subscribe for each new episode every Wednesday, and check out past podcasts with Greg and links below: 

 

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Worship Night Details

Greg's Previous Podcasts

Lawnboy

The Simple Church Band's Music

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.

14 Years at Simple Church & Finally Going on a Mission Trip with Stephen Knight

Host Evan Semanco is joined by producer Jordan Phillips and special guest Stephen Knight to talk about Stephen's long term involvement at The Simple Church, how he and his wife got connected and became key volunteers and Partners, and why he's decided after 14 years to go on a mission trip to Juarez, Mexico in a few weeks.

Stephen is honest about his doubts about doing things "right", coming to a place where he is ready  to get out of his comfort zone, and what his mindset is going into the trip. This is going to be a two part episode, and we'll talk with Stephen again after the trip so make sure to subscribe and get each new episode every Wednesday!

P.S. Stephen shocks Jordan at the end of the episode AND they gang up on Evan about a flaw revealed live on air.  

 

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Partner Party RSVP

Daryl and Shelly Graham's Juarez Episode

The Merton Prayer

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.

Behind the Scenes at the Grand Opening

Host Evan Semanco is solo again this week with producer Jordan Phillips as Scott continues to work on the new space after our Grand Opening. We had an incredible launch and Evan and Jordan recap what happened to get here, share Backstage stories of what was really happening behind the scenes, and talk about you, dear listener, can partner with the Simple Church to #DoGood at our next Partner Party on Sunday, October 20th at the new Event Center at the Boardwalk. 

 

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Partner Party RSVP

Josh Mitchell's Interview

Grand Opening Recap Video

 

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.

New Building Flashback Episode

No new episode this week with the Grand Opening, but we went back and pulled our most downloaded podcast ever, the big announcement of the move all the way back in April 2023 with Lead Pastor Justin Haigler, Executive Pastor John Haigler, and two Directional Leadership Team Members, Eddie Faith and Bill Allred. 

Some things have changed in 17 months, some things will never change and we hope listening to this you're reminded what all this work has been for. 

Thank you to everyone who has contributed their time and money to make this dream happen, and we can't wait for you to come see the new space. 

 

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Video Walkthrough of the New Building

Email Evan@thesimplechurch.tv

Find Out more at www.TheSimpleChurch.tv 

 

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.

Grand Opening Sunday is Finally Here

Host Evan Semanco sits down with producer Jordan Phillips in the midst of a busy week as we get ready for the new Simple Church Building Grand Opening on Sunday, September 15th! 

We give you a Backstage look at what's happening as we prepare, what you can expect this Sunday and beyond, and ice cream sandwich recommendations! 

 

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Video Walkthrough of the New Building

Email Evan@thesimplechurch.tv

Josh Mitchell's Podcast 

Find Out more at www.TheSimpleChurch.tv 

 

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.