On this episode, in honor of Mother’s Day, we’re talking to Cindy Lake, mother of Brandon, Jordan, and Brianna.

Cindy shares stories from her childhood, how she met her husband Mac, and how she lived out motherhood while raising two boys and a girl. She also shares what she considers to be personal successes as a parent and ways she could have been more effective, and she offers advice for those in the thick of parenting.

Now, Cindy reflects on being a mother of adult children and the worldwide success of her oldest son, Brandon's music career, including her concern for him as someone made of flesh and blood like everyone else and how her "momma bear heart" responds when he faces public criticism.

At the top of the episode, Bri, Joey and Lynne share about their own mothers.

Cindy Lake | Instagram

Hosts || Ciarrah Lindsay | Brianna McLeod | Lynne Stroy | Joey Svendsen

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Zahara McCoy joins the podcast to tell her story of growing up in a small village in Uganda. At the age of 10, she lost both her parents to HIV/AIDS and soon faced the very real prospect of becoming a child bride.

Everything changed when a Christian family in California sponsored Zahara’s education—an act of compassion that allowed Zahara to continue her studies and later move to the United States.

After studying at George Washington University, Zahara developed a desire to give back to Africa. Today, she is the CEO of Children of Grace, a Christian non-profit that works to impact thousands of children through medical aid, education, and mentoring in her home region of Uganda.

At the top of the episode, Jack, Joey, and Lynne discuss how well they practice rhythms of rest and sabbath.

Zahara McCoy || Children of Grace | Children of Grace Instagram

Hosts | Jack Hoey III | Lynne Stroy | Joey Svendsen

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Andrew Schwab, lead singer of the metal band, Project 86, joins the host crew to talk about the first installment of his fictional novel series. The novels tell a futuristic story from a Christian perspective of what a future could look like when you combine flawed humanity with the intoxication of technological advancement. With his book as the context, Andrew joins Adam Erickson, Jack Hoey, and Joey Svendsen to ponder just how likely Andrew's story points to the reality that humanity is heading toward.

At the top of the episode, the host crew argues about corn (yeah the food), discusses their own comfort levels with A.I., and Joey asks what may be his biggest blunder of a question to date.

About the novel, OMNI: A global technocracy, has risen to unite humanity under one government, social media network, and commerce system. Their applications, released to the public to combat a series of international crises, transform daily life in dramatic fashion.

In celebration of their latest application called the AUGMENT, many millions gather at a massive music festival called OMNIFEST. The company marketing describes it as “the most significant innovation in all recorded history.” Although the specific details surrounding the app are murky, it is rumored to extend human lifespans. The hype is enormous.

David Markham, an influencer for OMNI Social Media, is commissioned to document the festival on an official livestream for the state. It is his “big break,” his first opportunity to host content on a worldwide stage. As the festival proceeds, he learns the dark truth about the company he serves, the tech he worships, the people he trusts, and ultimately, himself.

OMNI, the debut novel from Andrew Schwab, is a mind-bending journey through a plausible near-future scenario, one where the singularity is only inches away. It explores our relationship with metaphysics, AI, media, and one another in the emerging transhumanistic order. It also examines an existential dilemma which all of us may soon face: What would you sacrifice in order to cheat mortality? How would you respond if you no longer feared death?

Andrew Schwab | Instagram | Website

Hosts Tomelex Copeland | Adam Erickson | Jack Hoey III | Brianna Mcleod | Lynne Stroy | Joey Svendsen

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Artificial Intelligence isn’t going anywhere—and it may prove to be more transformative than any invention in human history. At the same time, the Church isn’t going anywhere either. Over the last century of rapid technological change, it has continually adapted and even expanded its ability to spread the gospel of love.

So, what happens when these two forces collide?

With AI now capable of processing and synthesizing information at a level far beyond any individual, this episode explores how it should—and should not—be used in ministry. Specifically, we dig into its role in Bible study, prayer, and biblical counsel.

On this episode, biblical scholar, Marc Turnage, joins the podcast to unpack this concept with Jack Hoey, Lynne Story, and Joey Svendsen. Marc focuses especially on the benefits of AI—particularly how it can deepen our understanding of Scripture, which is what his new app, Ask Ezra, has great potential for.

DOWNLOAD: Ask Ezra: Your AI Bible Tutor

On this Episode | Marc Turnage | Jack Hoey III | Lynne Stroy | Joey Svendsen

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Do Christians have a responsibility to serve their neighbors? The verse Jeremiah 29:7 calls God’s people to seek the peace and prosperity of the city—to pray for it, to care about it, and to invest in it.

To live this out, Seacoast launched "Love Where You Live” in March to create intentionality around serving people in our communities. It isn’t a one-time event, but rather an initiative to create a culture around loving the people in the communities where God has placed us. Listeners will hear from Local Missions Pastor, Jen Cameron, and three Seacoasters who share their stories about how they’ve made "loving where they live" a lifestyle. With Jack Hoey, Lynne Stroy, Josh Walters, and Joey Svendsen, this episode dissects what serving can look like and explores why it's not really a choice for those who follow Jesus.

In this Episode:

Nikie Johnson | Facebook | North Charleston Seacoast Dream Center

Megan Masters | Instagram | The Navigation Center

Amy and Joe Welch | Instagram | Welch Community Hope

Hosts: Jen Cameron | Jack Hoey | Lynne Stroy | Joey Svendsen | Josh Walters

To find a community partner or Seacoast Local Missions Ministry you can serve with, check out www.seacoast.org/localmissions and choose your campus.

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Hip-hop artists, Derek Minor and Propaganda join host Joey Svendsen to share some life and career updates and chime in on a little bit of everything. The three process a thought that involves Jesus being asked to consume music with explicit lyrics. They also take a deep dive into why Christians fall into the trap of quarrels when passages like 2 Timothy 2:24-25 not only admonish otherwise, but also instruct Christians to be kind to everyone. The two guests talk about friendship, including the relationship they have with one another, and Joey asks their opinion on the infamous "Will Smith to Chris Rock" slap.

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Derek Minor | Instagram | Podcast | Website

Propaganda | Instagram | Podcast | Website

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On August 30, 2021, Lt Col Alex Pelbath commanded the final U.S. Air Force C-17 aircraft that departed Kabul, Afghanistan. The exit closed out 20 years of conflict and played a key role in the historic evacuation. Alex reflects on the infamous day that Americans watched on TV, as many Afghans lost their lives while attempting to escape with the plane.

Host Joey Svendsen and former Navy Commander and CIA Operations Officer, Mark Merritt, join Alex for a candid conversation on military ethics and to discuss what they believe is a healthy way for society to view the brave men and women in uniform. Alex also shares the story behind his new journey of running for Congress.

At the top of the episode, Amy, Joey, Lynne, and Tomelex talk about meat in heaven, pan-handling, and why people with British accents sound smart.

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Alex Pelbath | Instagram | Website

Mark Merritt | Linkedin | Contact

Hosts: Tomelix Copeland, Lynne Stroy, Joey Svendsen, Amy Worley

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[Exclusive "extra takes" with Brandon on the new Seacoast Podcast Instagram]

Grammy-Award winner Brandon Lake grew up at Seacoast Church and is still a part of its church body. In this episode, Brandon shares how he's navigated his rise to immense fame, including the toll it was taking on his body and mind, and how's he's made significant changes to become healthier. With these life updates, Brandon also discusses the importance of and blessing of having Seacoast Church as his church family, how he would navigate potential collabs with other artists who don't share the same faith, and why he had to get a new cell phone number.

Brandon Lake | Instagram | Website

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Producer/Editor/host: Joey Svendsen
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