Backstage With The Simple Church

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.

The Good Stuff with Doug Warner and Robyn Horton

Co-Host Evan Semanco is joined today by Robyn Horton, Do Good Pastor at The Simple Church, as well as Doug Warner, who you might know from his time as an anchor on KSLA in Shreveport / Bossier. Doug is an Emmy winning reporter whose segment, "The Good Stuff", lines up with a lot of what we try to do at Simple Church, and Doug has graciously helped Simple Church with videos for years and lending his talents to #DoingGood with us.

We sit down with Doug to discuss the upcoming Angel Build project, how he first got connected to Katy Build, his first hand experiences doing multiple stories with different families who received homes throughout the years, and how we can continue to #DoGood in 2024. 

 

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

COMPLETE THE SKILL SURVEY TO HELP DO GOOD

FOLLOW DOUG WARNER'S FACEBOOK PAGE

WATCH PREVIOUS GOOD STUFF STORIES

ANGELA PFANNER ON ANGEL BUILD PODCAST

STEVE WATKINS AND BRYAN REED'S PODCAST

ANGEL BUILD CARRY FAMILY INTERVIEW 

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.

Apple Intelligence, Ai Beauty Pageant, and More with Blake Lawson

This week host Evan Semanco is joined again by Middle School Pastor Blake Lawson to talk more about how technolgy is rapidly changing the world. On June 11th Apple announced that their operating system is integrating Ai technology including CHATGPT, and if you haven't been using Ai yet it's about to be forced on iPhone users. 

It might not be the world you swim in, but if you have kids or grandkids they're being affected by the technology changes happening faster than ever, and we hope this leads you to have some good discussions! 

 

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Blake's Previous Podcast

"Sky" Open Ai Voice

Scarlett Johansen in Her

Lawsuit over Deep Fake Inappropriate Pictures

Ai Beauty Pageant 

Captcha's Getting More Difficult

 

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.

Pops Haigler 2021 Father's Day Re-Air

This week in honor of Father's Day we're reposting one of our most downloaded episodes ever, Justin and John's episode with their dad, Pops. Recorded in 2021, everyone loved hearing Pops stories and laughing together, which makes this all the more special since Pops passed away last year. Enjoy this episode and Happy Father's Day, we'll be back next week with a new episode. 

 

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 .

What Makes You M.A.D. with John Haigler

Co-hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco are joined by Executive Pastor John Haigler to talk Man Day 2024! Man Day is what we call Father's Day at The Simple Church, and on June 16th we're celebrating dads with the first ever Simple Church Car Show, golf games setup around he boardwalk, a TV, Grill, and Do Good box giveaway, and the chance to hit a riding lawn mower with a golf club and #DoGood!

Join us on Sunday, June 16th at the Boardwalk at 9,10, or 11 am for Man Day!

 

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

MAN DAY WRESTLERS

TOP GUN FOR DUMMIES

MAN DAY 2024 INFO

EMAIL JOHN@THESIMPLECHURCH.TV ABOUT THE CAR SHOW

 

If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to us, e-mail Evan@thesimplechurch.tv. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.

Would You Rather: Ai Generated Summer Edition

Summer is here and the Backstage with The Simple Church Podcast is ready for a great summer! Co-Host Scott Odom is finally back with Evan Semanco and Producer Jordan Phillips and we talk about what's coming up this summer, exciting news for the Odom family, and then do some Ai generated Summer Would You Rather Questions.

 

LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Would You Rather Questions:

1. Would you rather have sunscreen that never runs out but smells like fried chicken, or sunscreen that smells like roses but you need to reapply every 30 minutes?
   
   
2. Would you rather have a permanent sunburn on your nose that squeaks like a dog toy when touched, or have your entire body covered in temporary tattoos of beach scenes that come to life and start singing when you're near water?
   
   
3. Would you rather only be able to swim in pools filled with Jell-O or beaches with water that turns into lemonade when you splash it?
   
   
4. Would you rather have a personal fan that follows you everywhere but speaks only in cheesy pickup lines, or sunglasses that make everyone you look at appear as cartoon characters?
   
   
5. Would you rather only be able to wear swim fins everywhere you go or have your hair turn into a different color of the rainbow every time you step outside in the sun?
   
   
6. Would you rather have a magical cooler that always has your favorite cold drink but plays loud mariachi music every time you open it, or a beach umbrella that provides shade but randomly transforms into a giant parasol hat?
   
   
7. Would you rather have a talking seashell that gives questionable fashion advice every time you hold it to your ear, or a beach towel that refuses to lay flat and keeps rolling itself up?
   
   
8. Would you rather have the ability to summon an endless supply of ice cream, but it's always the flavor you like the least, or have a personal cloud that follows you around and rains ice cream toppings?
   
   
9. Would you rather have flip-flops that make farting noises with every step or a swimsuit that changes color based on your mood, but sometimes gets it wrong and turns neon green when you're feeling calm?
   
   
10. Would you rather have a magical beach chair that massages your back but occasionally pinches your toes, or a pair of sunglasses that allow you to see underwater but give you a fish's voice when you speak while wearing them?

If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to us, e-mail Evan@thesimplechurch.tv. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.