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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 06, 2025
Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
The Backstage with The Simple Church podcast started in January 2020, and 5+ years later we're now 300 episodes in and excited to share with you some big changes, starting with our new permanent co-host, Middle School Pastor, Josh Mitchell! Scott Odom, founder of the podcast, has found a new career and we are sad to see him go, but excited about this new chapter with Josh! Co-Host Evan Semanco and Producer Jordan Phillips get to know Josh and answer some fun questions while talking about what's coming on BWTSC!
We need your feedback! We're working on changes for the podcast, CLICK HERE to fill out our survey to hear from you what you'd like to hear more of going forward and we'll pick one entry to win a Do Good Prize Box!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
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.
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Today we're continuing the Backstage Interview Series with our interview with one of our favorite comedians, Michael Jr.! We brought Michael Jr. in for a show way back in 2011, but then he released a movie nationwide and we partnered with him again to come in for a show, talk about his movie More Than Funny, and help raise money for the Shreveport / Bossier Rescue Mission.
We need your feedback! We're working on changes for the podcast, CLICK HERE to fill out our survey to hear from you what you'd like to hear more of going forward and we'll pick one entry to win a Do Good Prize Box!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
VIDEO OF THE FULL INTERVIEW 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.
Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
Today we're continuing the Backstage Interview Series with our interview with the Toy Hunter, Jordan Hembrough! Jordan had a TV Show called Toy Hunter, and for our Christmas Series in 2014 we brought Jordan in live to talk Toys.
We need your feedback! We're working on changes for the podcast, CLICK HERE to fill out our survey to hear from you what you'd like to hear more of going forward and we'll pick one entry to win a Do Good Prize Box!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
VIDEO OF THE FULL INTERVIEW 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.
Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Co-Hosts Evan Semanco and Josh Mitchell are joined by Do Good Pastor Robyn Horton and Gingerbread House CEO Jessica Milan Miller this week to talk about the incredible work The Gingerbread House does in the Shreveport / Bossier Area helping families affected by child abuse.
Jessica shares what drew her to work in this field, what the Gingerbread house does in helping hundreds of kids every year, and how we can partner to help #DoGood by collecting school supplies this July for their Back to School Bash; check out the links below to shop their Amazon Wish List and/or donate to get school supplies!
P.S. WE NEED YOU! CLICK HERE to fill out our survey to hear from you what you'd like to hear more of going forward and we'll pick one entry to win a Do Good Prize Box!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Volunteer at Gingerbread House
Partners in Prevention Luncheon
Britney Spivey Honduras Podcast
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.
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Today we're continuing the Backstage Interview Series with our Lincoln Brewster interview at the James Burton Guitar Festival at Municipal Auditorium. Lead Pastor Justin Haigler interviews Lincoln Brewster about playing with Steve Perry, writing music for the church, and more; if you missed Part 1 last week go check out that episode first!
We need your feedback! We're working on changes for the podcast, CLICK HERE to fill out our survey to hear from you what you'd like to hear more of going forward and we'll pick one entry to win a Do Good Prize Box!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
VIDEO OF THE FULL INTERVIEW 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.
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Today we're continuing the Backstage Interview Series with our Lincoln Brewster interview at the James Burton Guitar Festival at Municipal Auditorium. Lead Pastor Justin Haigler interviews Lincoln Brewster about playing with Steve Perry, writing music for the church, and more. Subscribe for Part 2 next week!
We need your feedback! We're working on changes for the podcast, CLICK HERE to fill out our survey to hear from you what you'd like to hear more of going forward and we'll pick one entry to win a Do Good Prize Box!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
VIDEO OF THE FULL INTERVIEW 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.
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Host Evan Semanco and producer Jordan Philips are excited to announce a new era for the Backstage With the Simple Church Podcast, announcing our new permanent co-host Josh Mitchell! Josh is the Middle School Pastor at The Simple Church as well as a real estate agent, and an avid podcast listener.
Today's episode is about getting to know Josh, and a new direction for the podcast and we need your help!
CLICK HERE to fill out our survey to hear from you what you'd like to hear more of going forward and we'll pick one entry to win a Do Good Prize Box!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
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.
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Host Evan Semanco is joined by producer Jordan Philips as we continue The Interview Series here on the BWTSC Podcast. Since 2007 when The Simple Church launched, we've had some incredible guests and we want to bring some of those interviews to the podcast audience!
Today we're bringing you Part 2 our 2013 interview with Mrs. Kay Robertson from Duck Dynasty Fame. The Robertson family is based just up the road in West Monroe, LA, and we brought in Mrs. Kay at the height of the Duck Dynasty show to talk about her faith and being a reality TV star.
If you missed Part 1 last week, go back and check that one out first! While you're there, subscribe to Backstage with The Simple Church and get the new episode every Wednesday in your feed.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
VIDEO OF THE FULL INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE
WORSHIP NIGHT AND BAPTISM JUNE 22ND
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.
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Host Evan Semanco is joined by producer Jordan Philips as we continue The Interview Series here on the BWTSC Podcast. Since 2007 when The Simple Church launched, we've had some incredible guests and we want to bring some of those interviews to the podcast audience!
Today we're bringing you our 2013 interview with Mrs. Kay Robertson from Duck Dynasty Fame. The Robertson family is based just up the road in West Monroe, LA, and we brought in Mrs. Kay at the height of the Duck Dynasty show to talk about her faith and being a reality TV star.
Subscribe today to get Part 2 next week, and the new episode of Backstage with The Simple Church every Wednesday in your feed.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
VIDEO OF THE FULL INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE
WORSHIP NIGHT AND BAPTISM JUNE 22ND
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.
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Host Evan Semanco is joined by producer Jordan Philips as we continue The Interview Series here on the BWTSC Podcast. Since 2007 when The Simple Church launched, we've had some incredible guests and we want to bring some of those interviews to the podcast audience!
Today we're bringing you Part 2 of our 2019 interview with two of the founding members of the Christian Rock Band Audio Adrenaline, Mark Stuart and Will McGinnis. Mark and Will talk about their history with Lead Pastor Justin Haigler, Mark's health journey, and their incredible work in Haiti. If you missed Part 1 last week, go back and listen to that first!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Video of the Full Interview on The Simple Church Youtube Channel
Mark Stuart's Book "Losing My Voice to Find It"
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.