Backstage With The Simple Church

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.

What's the Simple Church Band Been Up To with Christi Rhodes

Host Evan Semanco is joined today by Simple Church Band Co-Leader Christi Rhodes to talk about the Worship Night and Walk Through at the new buildings Sunday July 28th. 

Christi shares some stories from what the last 7 months have been like without live music, what the band is planning in the new building, and some funny stories about attending camp for the first time as an adult and people's comments on the pre-recorded music in the movie theaters. 

We'd love you to join us for Worship Night on Sunday July 28th at 5 pm at the Boardwalk, and you can stream it online live or watch on demand later on The Simple Church Youtube Channel. 

 

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

JULY 28TH WORSHIP NIGHT INFO

COMPLETE THE SKILL SURVEY TO HELP DO GOOD

DONATE TO THE BUILDING PROJECT

 

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.

Building Project Update Part 2: Christmas in July

Co-Hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco are joined today by Lead Pastor Justin Haigler for Part 2 of the building project update as we talk about our July 28th Worship Night and Walk Through at the new buildings!

We catchup with Justin on stories of generosity and people who have worked their tails off to make the progress that has already happened, and Justin explains what is going to happen and even teases a move in date that hasn't been said anywhere else. 

If you are inspired to join in we'd love for you to fill out the Skill Survey below, give to the project, or you can reach out directly via e-mail to Justin@thesimplechurch.tv. Thank you again to everyone who has given so far, and we can't wait to move in this year!

 

 

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

COMPLETE THE SKILL SURVEY TO HELP DO GOOD

JANUARY BUILDING UPDATE PODCAST

DONATE TO THE BUILDING PROJECT

CHUCK NAILING STRYPER

GOFUNDME FOR BENTON FAMILY

 

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.

Building Project Update and Sweat Equity with Justin Haigler

Co-Hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco are joined today by Lead Pastor Justin Haigler to give the first podcast building project update since January 2024, and a lot has happened as we move closer to our new home at the Louisiana Boardwalk. We catchup with Justin on stories of generosity and people who have worked their tails off to make the progress that has already happened, and Justin explains what is going to happen and even teases a move in date that hasn't been said anywhere else. 

If you are inspired to join in we'd love for you to fill out the Skill Survey below, give to the project, or you can reach out directly via e-mail to Justin@thesimplechurch.tv. Thank you again to everyone who has given so far, and we can't wait to move in this year!

 

 

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

COMPLETE THE SKILL SURVEY TO HELP DO GOOD

JANUARY BUILDING UPDATE PODCAST

DONATE TO THE BUILDING PROJECT

CHUCK NAILING STRYPER

GOFUNDME FOR BENTON FAMILY

 

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.

Podcast Super-Fan Dr. Troy White

Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Scott Odom are joined by Dr. Troy White as our first fan joins the podcast! Troy visited The Simple Church for the first time in 2020, and through COVID became one of our most active online participants as well as a podcast completionist going back and listening to every single episode. 

We talk to Troy about working in higher education, planning two simultaneous weddings, and plays a 4th of July themed game. Remember there are no services on July 7th, 2024, enjoy the time with your family and friends! 

 

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.