Backstage With The Simple Church

EP 81. Baptism at Splash Kingdom THIS WEEK

This week we take a break from the Beginnings Series to make sure you know about Splash Kingdom THIS SUNDAY, July 11th! We are taking over the entire park and inviting you, your friends, your neighbors, whoever would enjoy a day at the water park for FREE!

We will also be baptizing at the waterpark, and if you have never been baptized and want to know more about it, don't miss the message this Sunday (you can attend in person or watch online, info here: http://thesimplechurch.tv/events/this-weeks-events . 

If you have feedback for the show, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .  You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv .

EP 80. Spud the Ice Cream Man

This week we continue the Beginnings series as we talk to one of the most beloved members of the Simple Church, Spud Wilson, aka the Ice Cream Man. Spud shares how he found the Simple Church after not going to church for years, why he decided to buy an ice cream truck on a whim 30+ years ago, and what he does in the Shreveport / Bossier community in the school system to #DoGood.

 

If you have feedback for the show, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .

 

You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv .

EP 79. North Dallas Campus Pastor and Simple Church Founding Member Duane Moore

This week we continue the Beginnings Series as we talk to our North Dallas Campus Pastor Duane Moore. Duane was part of the original launch team of the Simple Church in 2007, as well as being a founding part of the Directional Leadership Team that helped the Simple Church start. Duane shares about his history with the Simple Church as well as what led him to start a North Dallas watch party that has grown during the pandemic!

 

If you have feedback for the show, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv and follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .

 

You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv .

EP 78. Pops Haigler with Justin and John

On this episode, we have a Father's Day special with Lead Pastor Justin Haigler & Executive Pastor John Haigler's Dad, Pops Haigler. They go back to the very beginning of the Haigler family and share stories and laugh about growing up and what the Haigler boys experienced as kids.  

If you have feedback for the show, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv or follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .

EP 77. Bryan Reed on the Beginnings

This week in the Beginnings Series we talk to Care Pastor Bryan Reed about his involvement in the Simple Church, becoming campus pastor at the Regal 9, and more.

 

If you have feedback for the show, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv or follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .

EP 76. The Beginnings Summer Series Intro

This summer on Backstage with the Simple Church we're doing a series of episodes called "The Beginnings" as we look back at the history of the Simple Church and how we got to where we are today. We're talking to people who have been around since the start of the Simple Church in 2007 and giving you a Backstage look at what God has done through the Simple Church in 14 years.

 

If you have feedback for the show, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv or follow us on Instagram @thesimplechurchpodcast .

EP 75. Local DJ Jay Whatley on Following Your Dream

Today on the Podcast we talk with Jay Whatley about getting into the radio business as a high schooler, adventures in following his dream, and his connection to Justin and the Simple Church.

 

We hope you enjoy this episode with Jay, and if you're looking for a DJ for your event check him out here! https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-whatley-25719a84 

 

If you have feedback for the show, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv 

EP 74. SUMMER CAMP & STUDENT MINISTRY SUMMER

Today our guest is our interim Middle School Pastor, Blake Lawson, and he & host Evan Semanco and Scott Odom share summer camp stories, talk about their experiences in student ministry, and talk about how God worked in their lives through student ministry, camps, and summer memories.

 

If you know a middle school student who would be interested in going to Camp Generate at LA Tech, click here for all the info: https://bit.ly/2Rcjlm9 

 

Or email our interim middle school pastor, Blake@thesimplechurch.tv

 

If you know a high school student who would be interested in going to Bigstuf Camp in Panama City Beach Florida, click here for all the info: https://bit.ly/3bh7MAS 

 

Or email our high school pastor, Jonah@thesimplechurch.tv 

 

If you have feedback for the show, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail Scott@thesimplechurch.tv 

EP 73. GRADUATING SENIORS JADYN HODGE AND ALEX BLACKBURN

We welcome two members of the Class of 2021, Jadyn Hodge from Haughton High School and Alex Blackburn from Calvary Baptist Academy to talk about graduating high school in a pandemic, growing up in the Simple Church, and Senior Sunday on May 23rd recognizing our graduates.

 

If you or someone you know would like to be featured in the Senior Video at the Simple Church, fill out this form and each senior will also receive a free gift! Click the link here to submit Senior Pictures: https://bit.ly/3hgrTmW

 

P.S. The Student Ministry has a weekly podcast, SCS (Simple Church Students) Chatroom, 10-15 minutes each week to help teenagers and a once a month longer form interview on a topic in teenagers lives. They also contribute to the Parent Stuff Podcast once a month to help parents of teenagers, click the link here to find all the Simple Church Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3bguhGj

 

EP 72. MOTHER'S DAY - THIS SUNDAY, MAY 9

Our Lifegroup Coordinator (and mom) Amber McDonnold is on the podcast today to talk about Mother’s Day at the Simple Church THIS SUNDAY, May 9th. Amber shares some of her own personal Mother’s Day stories, talks about all that we’re doing at the Simple Church, and plays Scott in Mother’s Day Trivia (play along and see if you did better than them).

Here is more info about Mother’s Day & how you can help #DoGood with us this year:

MOTHER'S DAY - THIS SUNDAY, MAY 9 Invite all of the moms in your life to join us for our special Mother's Day services.* We'll have sweet treats & special drinks just for moms at 4 locations in the lobby. You also have the opportunity to DO GOOD and show some love to moms in our community. Bring a pair of BRAND NEW women's sized shoes in whatever style you'd like (CLICK HERE to buy a pair to donate on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3h68jth ). They will be given to organizations that help mothers in our area. You can drop off your donation at one of 4 locations in the lobby. Stop at the photo areas for a picture with your family! There will also be a Do Good Store pop-up shop in the lobby for some last minute gifts for mom!

(*We want to be sensitive to all women this Sunday. We know many of you have lost your mother, some of you have struggled with infertility or a loss of a child, maybe even some of you have a difficult relationship with your own mom. We want you know ALL women are special to us and we celebrate each one of you. This Sunday's message we believe will be relevant and encouraging to all of us. We hope you all will join us.)