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Backstage With The Simple Church

The Simple Church
The Simple Church
Shreveport, United States
Shreveport
Simple Church
Grief
Haiti
Honduras
Family
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Fort Worth
Prison
Christmas
Christian Music
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Community
Parenting
Jesus Christ
Open Eyes
Prayer
Social Media

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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Co-Hosts Josh Mitchell and Evan Semanco are joined by Lead Pastor Justin Haigler and special guest Angie Haigler, Justin's wife. Angie shares a great resource to help have better conversations, and the couple discuss expressing gratitude and the valu... more

Co-Hosts Josh Mitchell and Evan Semanco give a quick update on what's happening this week, we'll be back next week with a full episode!

Join us live each Monday on Facebook at 3:30 pm via The Simple Church Facebook Page to ask your questions in real... more

Co-Hosts Josh Mitchell and Evan Semanco are joined by Lead Pastor Justin Haigler and producer Jordan Phillips to recap Justin's message from Sunday, the significance Open Eyes has had in Justin's life and the founding of The Simple Church, and why th... more

Co-Hosts Josh Mitchell and Evan Semanco are joined by Producer Jordan Phillips to discuss Evan's message from Sunday and talk Ai, trans-humanism, and why the human experience is becoming more rare. They discuss parenting in 2026, why we as Christians... more

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Recent Guests

Justin Haigler
Lead pastor of Simple Church
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Episode: Faith is Louder than Fear (Plus Open Eyes at the Revel Friday)
Amber McDonnell
Life Group coordinator
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Episode: If You Don't Find a Place to Belong, You Won't Be Here Long with Amber McDonnold
Bryan Reed
Care Pastor
The Simple Church
Episode: How Do We Cope with Grief with Care Pastor Bryan Reed
John Haigler
Original podcaster returning to the show; guest discussing spiritual growth and parenting
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Episode: John Haigler Joins to Talk Spiritual Growth and Parenting
Chris Moore
CEO of Jura Health, co-founder
Jura Health
Episode: Jura Health CEO Chris Moore on Doing Good in Health Care
Angie Haigler
First Lady of The Simple Church, guest on the episode
The Simple Church
Episode: Angie Haigler's Backstage Take on Justin's Health
Michele Dauzat
Warden of David Wade Correctional Center
David Wade Correctional Center
Episode: David Wade Correctional Center Warden Michele Dauzat
Sally Joiner
Beloved guest with deep leadership and mission experience
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Episode: 2025's Most Popular: The First Ever All Women's Honduras Trip
Britney Spivey
Guest, founder of Simply Chic and philanthropist involved in the clothing outreach
Simply Chic
Episode: 2025's Most Popular: The First Ever All Women's Honduras Trip

Hosts

Justin Haigler
Pastor and frequent weekly discussion host, central to the show's leadership and community conversations
Josh Mitchell
Co-host and facilitator, guides conversations with guests and community members
Evan Semanco
Co-host and contributor, handles behind-the-scenes and guest interactions

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Makes you feel connected!

    Love listening to Evan, Scott, and Jordan as they talk about what’s going on in the world, church, or just play a game. They seem to inform us yet make it light and entertaining to listen to. If you want to know more about the Simple Church and feel more connected- check this podcast out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laura McFarland
    United States5 years ago
  • Love it!

    I’ve been around since the beginning. Love the show! Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bryanglore
    United States5 years ago
  • 19,000 downloads and counting

    Congrats on episode 100! This is one of

    the top 10 podcasts each week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bruddy Waters
    United States5 years ago
  • Hilarious ! I listen every week

    Maybe that last rating was mine too, but no matter: I look forward to podcast every week, even the ones that depress me. Mark Perkins

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bruddy Waters
    United States5 years ago
  • Informative and fun!!

    Backstage with the Simple Church engages any crowd with the fun content and words of wisdom. Justin and Scott do a wonderful job filling you in on how God is working through the Simple Church and why the Simple Church do things as they do. They help you to produce a love for the Lord which flows into loving your neighbor well. Take a moment to listen because you will not regret hearing God’s wisdom pour out of Justin and Scott!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Camp Fuego fanatic!
    United States6 years ago

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Some feedback notes strong production value and relatable hosts, with occasional humor and heartfelt moments.
Listeners praise the show for its warm faith-driven insights and practical, family-friendly guidance.
Many appreciate the balance of personal storytelling with actionable tips on emotions, stress, and community service.

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Talking Points

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Chillin Ain't Easy
Q: What role does gratitude and perspective play in regulating anger?
Gratitude helps shift focus from what's missing or frustrating to what's already present and valuable, which can reduce envy and negative emotions. Perspective from experiences like mission trips can remind people of others' circumstances and reframe personal challenges.
Chillin Ain't Easy
Q: Can you explain the RULER approach and how it can help in daily life?
RULER stands for Recognize, Understand, Label, Express, and Regulate. The idea is to pause, identify the emotion, understand why it's there, label it accurately, choose how to express it, and regulate the response to prevent harm and promote healthier interactions.
Chillin Ain't Easy
Q: What are some of the biggest things that cause anger in you?
Anger often stems from a sense of unfairness or being overwhelmed, especially when one feels others aren't helping or acknowledging the effort being put in. The guest emphasizes recognizing the underlying unfairness and communicating needs instead of bottling up anger.
Comedian Michael Jr.: The Backstage Interview Series
Q: What are your current projects and where can people follow them?
He mentions the Off The Cuff podcast and punchliners.com as avenues for ongoing engagement, including a community for people who want to do more with their humor and storytelling.
Comedian Michael Jr.: The Backstage Interview Series
Q: What inspired the focus on homeless shelters and charity?
A suggestion from a fan in an autograph line led him to perform at a homeless shelter, which revealed the impact of giving people opportunities to laugh and sparked a long-term commitment to service-based performances.

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Recent guests on Backstage With The Simple Church include:

1. Justin Haigler
2. Amber McDonnell
3. Bryan Reed
4. John Haigler
5. Chris Moore
6. Angie Haigler
7. Michele Dauzat
8. Sally Joiner

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