Podcast Episodes

In this episode, you’ll hear the stories of three men whose lives were deeply impacted by the Seacoast Men’s Hike. It’s a conversation about healing, brotherhood, and what can happen when men are willing to step into the wilderness—together.

Author of the devotional, "Gazing at God: A 40-Day Journey to Greater Freedom of Self," Pastor Sharon Miller joins the podcast to discuss the power and the freedom found in turning away from self-centeredness and turning toward God.

Pastor Greg is back in this final episode of a two-part series, sharing a health update following his recent bout with cancer, discussing his motivation to avoid ruffling feathers whenever possible, and talking about the meaningful work he's doing at The Retreat at Church Creek, helping pastors to live well and finish strong.

Pastor Greg Surratt reflects on the complexities of leadership, how he navigates controversy—and why he prefers to avoid it—as well as the journey of founding Seacoast Church. He shares insights on cultivating a strong church culture, the role of music in personal nostalgia, and he offers thoughtful advice for the new year. Pastor Greg also emphasizes the importance of community and support in both personal and professional life.

In this conversation, Lyndon Harris shares his profound forgiveness journey that began after the events of 9/11. Lyndon is a speaker and forgiveness coach who helps people with topics like the importance of self-forgiveness, forgiveness for others, and forgiveness of the cards that life deals us.

Kicking off the podcast in 2026 with 5 different conversations, including the insight of seven Pastors, all of them giving what they find to be helpful beliefs and practices that can lead to healthier living with more peace and hope. (Originally aired January 2025)

Reflecting on Christmas, Tomelex derails Joey’s icebreaker question with an intense fear of being killed by an animal, sending the crew into a hilarious detour about bears — including the shocking truth that polar bears are known to actively hunt humans. Eventually, the conversation circles back to the Christmas spirit as podcast patron L.B. Danzler joins to share why he supports the show before facing a rapid-fire round of all things Christmas.

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Christmas brings out the jolliest of hearts for many — but for others, the season can stir up deep pain, longing, and grief. This year is Jill Forbes’ second Christmas since the sudden and unexpected passing of her husband, and in this conversation, she invites listeners into what this season looks like for her now. Jill shares her story with hosts Lynne Stroy and Joey Svendsen, opening up about what she’s learned so far, how she’s navigating the slow work of healing, and the tension of holding both joy and sorrow at the same time. She talks about the curriculum she’s developing to help people better prepare for grief and loss, and she reflects on the ways friends and community have shown support — and the ways people sometimes unintentionally miss the mark. Jill also names the parts of deep grief that really can’t be understood unless you’ve lived through it. At the top of the episode, the hosts take a moment to talk through the old “Merry Christmas vs. Happy Holidays” culture wars, process the brokenness and beauty of our world, and hear Luke share what Christmas looks like for Christians in India. It’s a tender, honest, and hopeful conversation — one that sits right in the middle of both ache and celebration, much like the season itself.

In Episode 93, “A Feel-Good Story of a Beautiful Reunion," Seacoast staff member, Ann Meyer shared her story of being reunited with her biological family. Her mother and father made a difficult but loving decision to give Ann up for adoption—an act of deep sacrifice and love for their baby girl. In this Thanksgiving episode, you’ll hear from Ann’s biological mother, Donna Radford. Donna shares her heart of gratitude for being reconnected with her daughter, while also reflecting on the grief that accompanied her selfless decision so many years ago. At the top of the episode, hosts, Tomelex Copeland, Roy Jacques, Lynne Stroy, and Joey Svendsen reflect on Thanksgiving, and Roy enlightens the group about the annual dog show that airs after the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The four switch gears to discuss Mother Teresa’s grief and possible depression, and Joey offers what he believes to be a lighthearted reflection, but it unexpectedly stirs an emotional response in his co-hosts that leads to an honest and meaningful moment of connection as they work through tension in real time.