The Surratt Brothers Podcast

Ep 16: Special Guest Kadi Cole on how to build a diverse leadership culture

Today we talk about things we have to have when we travel, whether we would ride in a driverless car, and how far off were some of the predictions we made for the post-Covid church. We also spend some time with Kadi Cole to talk about how churches can raise up more diverse leaders.
 
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Ep 15: Temper tantrums, shooting pets, and Philip Nation on the future of the SBC

This week we talk about the collapse of Geoff’s beloved Nuggets, Chris dodges a tornado during the podcast, and special guest Dr Philip Nation discusses the future of the SBC.
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Episode 14: Tomatoes, playoffs, protests, and the best and worst books the brothers have written. (Special guest? Greg Surratt)

Today we talk about Greg’s tomato garden, why Chris thinks baseball in the spring is the best (he’s wrong), the college campus protests and why every pastor should write a book…or not.
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Episode 13: Tortured poets, NBA playoffs, and trends and to respond when a friend fails morally. (Guests: Todd Rhodes & Matt Steen)

Today we answer important questions like why is Taylor Swift tortured, who will win the NBA playoffs, and we ask our friends Todd Rhodes and Matt Steen what went wrong with the internet.
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Nikola Jokic in the Despicable Me 4 trailer
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Episode 12: Sword swallower at a men’s conference, the relevancy of denominations, and more embarrassing stories about Geoff (Special Guest Sherry Surratt)

This week Geoff’s wife Sherry joins the brothers to share her impressions from the Masters, the right way to deal with a rogue guest at a conference, embarrassing stories about Geoff, and keys to effective family ministry.
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Episode 11: Sibling rivalry, essential leadership books, and the rise and rise of the Assemblies of God (Special guest George P Wood))

Today we discuss how Geoff caused irreparable psychological harm to Chris and Greg, leadership books every young leader should read, and reminisce about our Pentecostal roots with Assemblies of God Executive Editor George P. Wood.
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Episode 10: Brackets, donuts, and dealing with post-Easter disappointment (Special guest Michael Kelley)

Today we mourn the state of our brackets, discuss foods we crave, and decide if Ozempic is right for us. Later we are joined by Rooted Network Executive Director Michael Kelley to talk about practical tools for discipleship.
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Episode 9: Leading high impact teams with a healthy soul (Special guest Lance Witt)

Today we talk with our friend Lance Witt about how to lead high impact teams with a healthy soul. We also find out who will win March Madness, how to avoid sin in Vegas, and what Presbyterians eat.
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Episode 8: Succession, Nepotism and the beauty of being "Ryan" (Special guest: Josh Surratt)

Chris and Geoff are joined by their nephew, Josh Surratt, who succeeded his dad as pastor of Seacoast Church. We chat about what its like to following your dad as pastor of a megachurch, how to do succession wrong (and right), as well as some meaningless chit chat (Academy Awards, Denver weather, the missing princess, and why Ryan is the go to name for Hollywood celebrities.) 
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Episode 7: Toby Slough joins to talk equipping pastors and parents to deal with anxiety.

Our good friend, Toby Slough, joins us to talk about the very serious challenges of dealing with anxiety. While leading Cross Timbers Church, a megachurch outside of Dallas, Toby was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, so he understands the daily battle many pastors, parents, and kids face every day. Knowing a little about anxiety, The Brothers Surratt lean in for practical advice.
Of course there's also the normal tomfoolery (Is that still a word?) around topics such as the evil of Daylight Savings Time, and who had the biggest pre-wedding party.
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Toby's recommendation to clean a rusty Blackstone