Backstage With The Simple Church

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.)

EP 71. Autism Awareness Month

This week we are joined by Dr. Michell Yetman and Speech-Language Pathologist Rebecca Durr from the Children’s Center at LSU Health to talk about their work with families of kids who are diagnosed with Autism. They share great information on what they do to help families at LSUHC, why early diagnosis is critical, and some interesting facts you may not have known about Autism (including how the US Government is targeting Autistic individuals for specialized jobs!). If your family or someone you know is trying to decide whether or not to screen a child for autism, please listen to this episode and share. You can reach out to the Children’s Center and get more information at their website here: https://www.lsuhs.edu/our-schools/school-of-allied-health-professions/rehabilitation-clinic/childrens-center

EP 70. Golf for Good

This week on the podcast we feature 2 members of the Bike Life Group, a group of men who have donated over 2,000 bicycles in 30 schools around Shreveport / Bossier. Curt Joiner and Chris Bullock share about what inspired them to start this group, why being a part of a Life Group is so important, and how you can help Do Good by playing some Golf on Friday, May 7th in our Do Good Golf Tournament (or become a sponsor!) Get all the info here: https://6th-annual-do-good-golf-tournament.perfectgolfevent.com/?fbclid=IwAR1Q_-Cjvpnra1J9w8t--pyK0-12-7loX0oRtpFPtjhAJfaKGkQRT1FYNRo

EP 69. Throwback Podcast: Caleb the Communications Director

This week we revisiting our very first podcast from January 20th, 2020 enjoy this time before the world changed with one of our newest staffers, Caleb Kwok. 

 

We will be back next week with a new episode, we'll be talking about our 6th Annual Do Good Golf Tournament on May 7th and how playing golf can help changes a kids life. You can check it out now here: https://6th-annual-do-good-golf-tournament.perfectgolfevent.com/?fbclid=IwAR0ZIJAHyqMm_XlJOhENO16cskw9360zBttXaqttDNHzy8qSwsiT3KqBBlg

 

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