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SeaCoast Grace Church - LOVE GOD. LOVE OTHERS. BRING CHANGE. Join us for one of our live weekend services: Saturdays at 5pm, and Sundays at 9am or 10:45am. Senior Pastor - Doyle Surratt. Teaching Pastor - Cody Surratt.
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The Seacoast Podcast: Things You Won't Hear On Sunday captures meaningful – and often challenging -- conversations that happen off the stage amongst the people of Seacoast. Hang with us and guests we love to learn from, including authors, artists, pastors, and many others who share their stories of struggle and oftentimes, how God's grace brought about peace and redemption. We hope listening in to our discussions revolving around church, theology, and culture will feel like slowing down and ...
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Jim Wellman started researching megachurches with a high level of skepticism, but after collecting the data, that all changed. In his book, High On God: How Megachurches Won the Heart of America, Jim shares the results of his investigation, and on today’s episode, he gives listeners a snapshot of the positive findings on megachurches. According to …
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Lynne Stroy, Katie Walters, and Natasha Gray come straight to the podcast after watching an episode of The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Released in 1970, the show depicts Mary Richards, a single woman in her 30s, living in Minneapolis, trying to make a life for herself. The storyline seems archaic now, as society in 2024 is vastly more opportunistic for …
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Benjamin Ironside Koppin, a Christian, who recently produced the movie, “Pastor's Kid," joins its lead actress, Courtney Bandeko, and hosts Joey Svendsen and Lynne Stroy to discuss the movie and it’s R rating, despite its heavy Christian themes. The four discuss Christian ethics in the realm of entertainment, especially the types of roles and scene…
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With the current explosion of artificial intelligence accessible to the common man, there are many questions yet to be answered. Excitement is in the air for some, but many find the possible implications for the future, unnerving. Pastor Mal Fletcher, is referred to as a futurist. Through Christian lenses, he sheds light on what many fear, as a res…
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On today’s episode, Joey and Lynne talk with singer/songwriter, Grayson Little. Grayson grew up at Seacoast Church and has served at multiple Seacoast campuses as a worship leader, but has since pursued his music career full-time. During Joey and Lynne’s time with Grayson, they talk country and southern rock music genres, how the internet has affec…
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS WEEK 8TALK WITH A FRIENDGrab a friend and discuss what you learned this weekend with them.1. How has the overview of the New Testament changed your perspective of the church and its role in the world today?2. How do the events described in Revelation make you feel? Why? Is this the “appropriate” response?3. Why is it important …
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We continue our conversation on radical, Christian love by talking with musician and song-writer, John Mark McMillan. Known for songs like, “How He Loves,” John Mark McMillan shares his thoughts on the important topic of how Christians should represent Christ’s love in the Church. We’ll discuss the challenge of connecting deeply with others who see…
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TALK WITH A FRIENDGrab a friend and discuss what you learned this weekend with them.1. Where was the church established?2. Where dud Saul/Paul come to faith?3. What group threatened the infant church the most?4. Why should I care about the book of Acts?SEND ITPut what you are learning into action!Is there anything you need to do or change as a resu…
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Connecting deeply with others who see the world differently seems like a challenge these days. Even inside the Church, it can appear that Christians are losing sight of the radical love Jesus calls us to. Pastor Kristin Mockler Young from Mosaic Church (Charlotte, NC) shares her thoughts on this important topic. Does cancel culture have a place wit…
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TALK WITH A FRIENDGrab a friend and discuss what you learned this weekend with them.1. What does Jesus show us about how His followers should exercise their power and authority? What does this look like in everyday life?2. Why does the Crucifixion bring you hope? How does it change what it means to be “righteous?”3. Why does Jesus’ resurrection tur…
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Mike Cosper of Christianity Today has recently released a book, Land of My Sojourn: The Landscape of a Faith Lost and Found, which focuses on his painful experience of leaving local church ministry and the grace that restored his faith. The book stems from Mike’s experience with church hurt and his doubts about the goodness of the Church. Through i…
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS WEEK 5TALK WITH A FRIENDGrab a friend and discuss what you learned this weekend with them.1. What role does repentance play in the New Testament’s message of salvation? Why is it important? What role does it play in your life as a Christian?2. What does “Live Differently” mean to you? What are some of the key components?3. What…
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From dial-up internet to the phrase, "Be Kind, Please Rewind," Josh Walters, Lynne Stroy, and Joey Svendsen explore the advancement in technology through the life experiences of their co-worker Ciarrah Lindsay, who is a good 20 years younger. Their conversation provides noteworthy insight on how far we've come. The four also dive into a variety of …
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS | WEEK 4TALK WITH A FRIENDGrab a friend and discuss what you learned this weekend with them.1. Of all the Old Testament characters and stories we have covered so far, which is your favorite and why?2. Why do you think the Israelites preferred a human king over God? How do you see this same rationale carried out in our culture t…
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Pastor Geoff Surratt, Greg's younger brother, shouldered a great deal of responsibilities during his 20 years as a Seacoast pastor. Part of this season included leading a very young and inexperienced pastor, Joey, who hosts and produces that podcast. Joey reflects on various lessons he's learned from Geoff and how he's still a bit intimidated by hi…
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS | WEEK 3TALK WITH A FRIENDGrab a friend and discuss what you learned this weekend with them.1. Read Exodus 20:1-7. What links the first five commandments? What links the secondfive? How do they interconnect with each other to bring you closer to God and people?2. God went to a ton of effort to not only give the Israelites a hom…
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[This podcast will also air on Greg Surratt and Chip Judd's The Endurance Factor Podcast] Pastor Chip Judd is back on the podcast to expand on his April 2024 Seacoast Church message, Boundaries: A Proven Path to Better Relationships and Less Stress. You can watch it here. During that message, he implored people to not take responsibility in areas o…
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS | WEEK 2TALK WITH A FRIENDGrab a friend and discuss what you learned this weekend with them.1. Like Abraham, God calls us to follow through obedience. Where is God calling you to a new step of obedience right now?2. Like Isaac, you have received a spiritual heritage. How would you describe it? Describe the heritage you want to …
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[Here's a list of every past podcast episode, dealing with mental health] Pastor and Counselor, Chip Judd has helped thousands of people work through life’s challenges, including many Seacoast staff members. With over 40 years of professional experience, he works to instill a new and healthy view of God, while teaching good mental health practices …
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS | WEEK 1TALK WITH A FRIENDGrab a friend and discuss what you learned this weekend with them.1. Why is is so significant that all people are made in the image of God? How does it change the way you think about yourself? The people you love? The people you don’t like?2. How does the story of the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11) mirror…
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