More Connected And Lonely with Middle School Pastor Blake Lawson

Simple Church's long time friend Cassie Hammett from The Hub Urban Ministries, Purchased, and Rise Up and Roast Coffee (what can't she do?) returned to the podcast with host Evan Semanco with two new friends, Tiffany and Jerry, who are Rise Up and Roast employees to talk about the first two years of Rise Up and Roast Coffee, the impact it's had on everyone involved, and how you can get some great coffee today. Cassie and company talk social entrepreneurship, partnering with local businesses, God ordained "coincidences" and more. Check out the links below to get coffee and find out more.    LINKS FROM THE EPISODE RISE UP AND ROAST COFFEE THE HUB URBAN MINISTRIES PURCHASED: NOT FOR SALE 2022 RISE UP AND ROAST PODCAST   If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to us, e-mail [email protected]. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.

This week the moms at Simple Church who have Been There, Done That took over the podcast fresh off of Mother's Day to share some advice, resources, and mistakes they've made that we can learn from. Robyn Horton, Mallory Semanco, Christy Aguillard, and Julie Mitchell have Been There and Done That, enjoy this conversation with a great group of moms.    LINKS FROM THE EPISODE The Worry Free Parent by Sissy Goff The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt A Kids Book About Anxiety by Ross Szabo Doing Life with Your Adult Children by Dr. Jim Burns Your New Playlist by Jon, L.E., and McRae Acuff Beyond the Spiral by Will Hutcherson and Dr. Cinew Williams Phase Profile Cards The Paula Ferris Show Raising Boys and Girls Podcast Calm Parenting Podcast Parent Cue Instagram Parent Cue App   If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to us, e-mail [email protected]. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.

This week host Evan Semanco was joined by High School Pastor Jonah Boaz to interview two of the class of 2024. Emma Haigler, a graduate from Benton (and Justin's Daughter) and Chase White, a graduate from Airline High School, talk with Evan and Jonah about growing up at Simple Church, the biggest struggle Gen Z faces, and their experiences going through the COVID-19 Pandemic.     LINKS FROM THE EPISODE High School Camp  Chase is a Gremlin    If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail [email protected]. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.

This week host Evan Semanco was joined by Middle School Pastor Blake Lawson to talk about technology, Gen Z, Ai music beefs with dead rappers, free song generating apps, and more.  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 Broken Blades Full Song & Suno.Ai (make your own songs!) Victorians Worried About Technology The Social Dilemma Documentary Video Game TikTok Jordan Looking at Old Tapes Live During this Episode   If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail [email protected]. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.

This week's podcast has the return of host Scott Odom joining co-host Evan Semanco and producer Jordan Phillips to talk about Senior Sunday at The Simple Church on May 5th, 2024. Send in pictures with the link below to be featured on Senior Sunday and join us in person at the Louisiana Boardwalk for a gift for seniors and photo opps for families. Then we play a trivia game all about 2006, the year most graduates were born which seems unbelievable.     LINKS FROM THE EPISODE SUBMIT PHOTOS HERE SCOTT’S SENIOR PHOTO   If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail [email protected]. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.    

This week's podcast features host Evan Semanco talking with Bryan Reed and Steve Watkins about the loss of their children as well as the good that has been done since. Steve is a father, local business owner, and member of Asbury Methodist church in Bossier and he shares how homes started being built in honor of his late daughter Katy. He and Bryan discuss how they were able to get through such a difficult event and share stories of the impact their daughters have continued to make years later. The Simple Church is proud to partner with Angel Build to build 3 new homes this summer, stay tuned for all the details and ways to signup and serve when it becomes available! If you are able to donate gifts in kind, please contact Bryan Reed via email, [email protected]   LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Fuller Center Katy Build Tennis Tournament   If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail [email protected]. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.    

This week host Evan Semanco was joined by fill in host Robyn Horton, Do Good Pastor at The Simple Church to talk with Angela Pfanner about the Katy Build Tennis Tournament and building houses in our community. Angela is the Director of Growth and Outreach at Asbury United Methodist Church in Bossier as well as the owner of Birdwell's. Angela shares the story of how she got started honoring the legacy of one of her students in her student ministry, Katy Watkins, by building affordable homes with the Fuller Center, raising money with a tennis tournament, and how you can get involved and Do Good this year. Find out more with the links below!  LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Katy Build Volunteer Link Katy Build Website  Katy Build on Facebook The Fuller Center Birdwells   If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail [email protected]. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.  

This week post Easter Sunday host Evan Semanco sat down with podcast producer Jordan Phillips who also happens to the audio director at the Simple Church and helped design the setup at Easter. If you were able to attend the service or watch online you saw the LED screens and experienced the band, but on today's episode we take a peek behind the curtain of how a relatively small team of staff and volunteers pull off such an impressive set in a weekend.  We also recap all the highlights of a great Easter including our guests The Smallbones, Rebecca St. James, and Garrett Jacobs, and talk about what's coming up at The Simple Church.  LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Info About Upcoming Events  Watch the Unsung Hero Trailer Get Helen Smallbone's Book Here Follow Rebecca St. James Follow Garrett Jacobs   If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail [email protected]. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.  

This week hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco are joined by Angie Haigler again for Part Two of Angie's AMA! This week there is less animal talk, more parenting advice, real talk about being married to a pastor, and more as we continue to ask Angie your questions. If you didn't listen to Part 1 last week, go back and check it out before you listen today.    P.S. Easter Sunday is March 31st, and you're invited to join us at the Brookshire Grocery Arena for services at 9:30 or 11 am. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE EASTER INFO Worship Night March 24th Join The Simple Church March Madness Bracket Contest  Micah's Podcast About Red Handed Tattoo   If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail [email protected]. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.

This week hosts Scott Odom and Evan Semanco are joined by Angie Haigler and producer Jordan Phillips to answer your questions about being a pastors wife, fighting animals, and donkey names. Over the last few weeks we've gotten questions for Angie, and she knocks it out of the park on today's episode. There were so many in fact, there will be a Part 2 next week with even more questions answered so subscribe today and you'll automatically get each new episode every Wednesday.    P.S. Easter Sunday is March 31st, and you're invited to join us at the Brookshire Grocery Arena for services at 9:30 or 11 am. Find out more with the links below:   LINKS FROM THE EPISODE EASTER INFO Worship Night March 24th Join The Simple Church March Madness Bracket Contest    If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion, or just want to talk to Scott, e-mail [email protected]. You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.