Backstage With The Simple Church

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.

New Interim Middle School Pastor Josh Mitchell

Co-Hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco sit down with the newest Simple Church staff member Josh Mitchell for a Backstage look at what led Josh to leading the Middle School Ministry (MSM.tv), his long time connection with The Simple Church, becoming a youth pastor, and more. 

If you have a middle schooler in your life, check out the MSM.tv for a service every Sunday at 10 a.m. at the new student ministry space at the former Gap Outlet storefront, find a Lifegroup at 10 a.m. and check out www.theMSM.tv or on Instagram @theMSMtv.

 

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Middle School Website: www.TheMSM.tv

Middle School on Instagram

Middle School Lifegroups 

 

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's It Like Being an Olympic Coach with Spencer Arnold

Host Evan Semanco did a special interview with Olympic Weight Lifting Coach Spencer Arnold fresh off the Paris Olympics to share his experiences, how is faith influences his coaching, and talk about the incredible athletes he has worked with including medalists from his gym. 

Interested in the Olympics? Want to hear a Backstage perspective from a coach? Enjoy this episode with Spencer Arnold.  

 

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Power and Grace Performance Gym

Follow Spencer on 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.

Find Your People with Elaine Tipton and Amber McDonnold

Co-Hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco are joined today by Life Group Coordinator Amber McDonnold to talk about a new semester of Life Groups with someone who's life has been changed by being in a Life Group, Elaine Tipton!

In the middle of the COVID-19 Pandemic Elaine realized she needed something different, found The Simple Church Online, got her daughter involved in student ministry, then joined a Life Group herself. Now, just a few years later, she has found friends and a community she never had before and shares part of her story to encourage all of us to join a Life Group ourselves! 

Life Group Kickoff is Sunday, August 25th all morning at Sweet Caroline's Dueling Piano Bar at the Boardwalk, join us in person or you can browse the groups online with the link below. 

 

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Browse Life Groups for Fall 2024

E-mail Amber@thesimplechurch.tv 

Check out Amber's Hit Song, "Make a Big Church Feel Small"

Alternate Version of "Make a Big Church Feel Small"

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.

A Family's First Time Out of The Country And First Mission Trip Changed Their Life

Co-Hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco are joined today by lead Pastor Justin Haigler to talk with Darryl and Shelly Graham about going to Juarez, Mexico on a family mission trip with their daughter for the first time. 

Justin and Scott were also on the trip and they laugh about cutting up, share what getting outside the regular day to day experiences of life did for their family, and tell everyone why they should give a mission trip a try. 

 

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

GO TO JUAREZ IN OCTOBER 2024

Daryl Graham Interview 2020

Justin's Picture of Daryl

 

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.

Blake Lawson Is Becoming a Duck

Host Evan Semanco is joined today by fill in co-host Blake Lawson to say goodbye :(

Blake is continuing is education at the University of Oregon and is leaving after 5 years serving at The Simple Church, and we reflect on his time here, share some stories and laugh, and throw in some Oregon Duck trivia. We will miss Blake, but are excited for his next chapter and what God's going to do in his life. 

 

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

E-Mail Blake 

Find Blake on Instagram

Tunook Tunook Dance

SCS Live on Youtube

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.

Snack Bags with Spud The Ice Cream Man

Host Evan Semanco is joined today by fill in co-host Blake Lawson to talk to one of our favorite guests, Spud the Ice Cream Man. 

There is no one else like Spud, and in today's conversation Spud shares why he drives an ice cream truck and serves schools in retirement, what the Snackbag program means to the schools we partner with, and how you can help #DoGood on Sunday, August 11th at the Boardwalk.  

 

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

HELP FILL SNACKBAGS

Teacher Snackbag Story

 

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.