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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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Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
On January 20th, 2020 the Backstage with the Simple Church Podcast launched, and now, 200 episodes later, Justin and John Haigler return to reflect on three and a half years of podcasting, their favorite moments, and a look to the future at the Boardwalk.
Co-Hosts Scott Odom & Evan Semanco go along for the ride, and have the first ever PODCAST LISTENER EXCLUSIVE, you have to listen to the whole episode to find the codeword for the Simple Churches 16th birthday party at the Boardwalk!
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Simple Church's 16th Birthday Party
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
In 199 episodes the Backstage with the Simple Church has never had a President & CEO on as a guest, but that changes today with Johnny Blevins from Splash Kingdom! The Simple Church had our annual baptism event last Sunday, and we got to talk with Johnny about how Splash Kingdom got started, why he views it as a ministry, and living the dream of building something and helping other people.
Co-Hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco talk with Johnny, recap the day at Splash Kingdom where we had the honor of baptizing 81 people, and have fun with Johnny. Enjoy today's episode, and make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to get the new episode each week and leave a 5 star review to help more people find the podcast!
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
It's hot outside, but this week's episode of the podcast will cool you down because it's all about waterparks! Co-Hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco talk about heading to Splash Kingdom with The Simple Church on Sunday, August 20th for a free family day as well as baptism in the wave pool! Then Scott faces off against producer Jordan Phillips for Waterpark Trivia, and you are guaranteed to impress your friends with your knowledge of waterparks after today's episode.
Where is the biggest park in the USA? What year were indoor waterparks invented?? Is Black Moth Super Rainbow the name of a water slide or an indie rock band?????? Find out today!
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Most Thrilling Waterslides in the World
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Today's episode features Co-Hosts Scott Odom & Evan Semanco continuing our series talking with some great Lifegroup leaders, and this week we saved the best for last (sorry other Lifegroup Leaders). Jen Moreland and Hannah Spence came on to talk about their singles group, but the conversation went a lot of different directions with Jen and Hannah volunteering, their careers, and a lot more.
Lifegroup kickoff is on Sunday August 6th & 13th, and they're the best way to make a big church feel small. Click the link below to find a Lifegroup that fits for you, or start your own!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Contact Amber McDonnold, Lifegroup Coordinator
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Today's episode features Co-Hosts Scott Odom & Evan Semanco talking with some great Lifegroup leaders this week, Eddie and Callie Taylor. Eddie and Callie share their story about why they didn't want to go to Simple Church initially, what won them over, and how they made the jump to hosting a Lifegroup at their home with kids and what it's meant to them in their lives.
Lifegroup kickoff is on Sunday August 6th & 13th, and they're the best way to make a big church feel small. Click the link below to find a Lifegroup that fits for you, or start your own!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Contact Amber McDonnold, Lifegroup Coordinator
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Co-Hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco are joined by Lifegroup Coordinator Amber McDonnold to interview Victoria Stalder this week about her Lifegroup. Victoria is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and she is leading a free Lifegroup for couples this semester to improve their relationships!
Victoria talks about marriage advice, how the study she's doing, Neil Gottman's 7 Principles For Making Marriage Work, can help anyone in whatever phase of marriage you're in, and why she's choosing to offer this great content for free!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
E-Mail Amber@thesimplechurch.tv
Contact Victoria for Counseling
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Co-Hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco are joined by frequent guest Amber McDonnold, our Lifegroup Coordinator, to talk about a brand new season of LifeGroups this fall. Amber covers why we all need other people in our life, how easy we've made it to start your own small group with your friends, and we get hung up on Amber making DVD's of herself teaching LifeGroup lessons for some reason. Find out more with the links below and join us Sunday August 6th and 13th in person for the new LifeGroup season!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
E-Mail Amber@thesimplechurch.tv
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Today's episode features Host Evan Semanco and fill in Co-Host John Haigler with very special guests Theresa Haigler and Charolette Gomez to talk about their trip to Israel earlier this year. John and Care Pastor Ray Raney talked about their experience on the podcast (link below) but Theresa and Charolette bring even more insight and perspective from their visit to the Holy Land. Enjoy this conversation, and if you've ever wanted to visit Israel, go with us on the next trip (link below).
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Interested in the next Israel trip? Email Evan@thesimplechurch.tv
Watch the Roundtables from the Chosen
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Co-Hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco got to sit down with Elaine and Addison Tipton this week to talk about their first time going to Juarez, Mexico on a mission Trip with the Simple Church! Scott went on the trip with them and has been 20+ times, and we get to hear from Addison, a teenager, talking about what the trip meant to her AND Elaine, her mom, sharing what an impact it made on her life serving with her daughter.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Find out more about High School Ministry (theHSM.tv)
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Today's episode features Co-Hosts Scott Odom & Evan Semanco talking about America's Birthday with producer Jordan Phillips & reminding everyone that there are no services at the Simple Church on Sunday, July 2nd. Enjoy the time with family and friends, and while you're hanging out ask these series of Would You Rather Questions to make it a memorable 4th of July this year.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Watch Past Messages from the Simple Church
Evan's Viral Tiktok Falling Down
Firework Inside an Apartment Building
If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.