Church Security Talk
de Worship Security Academy
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ep.96 5 Church Security Trends You Can’t Ignore in 2026
ep.96 5 Church Security Trends You Can’t Ignore in 2026
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Welcome to Church Security Talk – your go-to resource for church safety and security. Join host Simon Osamoh, an ex-UK detective, former head of counterterrorism at Mall of America, Minnesota and church security expert. As he shares tips and tool to help your church stay safe and secure! Stay protected and informed with our online training courses visit worshipsecurity.org.
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- ep.96 5 Church Security Trends You Can’t Ignore in 2026 · 12 min · Saison 10Are you confident your church is as safe as it could be? In this episode, we explore the top five security trends affecting churches in 2026. From the importance of safety film…
- ep.95 How ZeroEyes Gun Detection is Changing School Security · 17 min · Saison 10What if your school or church had a 90-second head start before tragedy struck? In this episode, we sit down with Sam from ZeroEyes, a company born out of a passion to stop gun…
- ep.94 Choosing the Best Legal Defense For Responsible Gun Owners - Membership for Gun Owners · 20 min · Saison 10Carrying a firearm comes with responsibility, but are you truly protected if the worst happens? In this episode, Simon breaks down the critical differences between firearm…
- Ep. 93 Breaking News: Minneapolis School Shooting, 2 Children Killed 17 Injured · 19 min · Saison 10Another tragic shooting has struck my hometown of Minneapolis. On the first week of school at Annunciation Catholic School (K–8), an armed gunman opened fire during morning Mass…
- ep.92 Securing Your Place of Worship: Inside the 10th Annual Online Conference · 20 min · Saison 10What if you could access world-class church safety and security training without ever leaving your home? In this episode, Simon shares the journey of creating the Securing Your…
- ep.91 From Fear to Preparedness: Building Realistic Church Security Plans · 17 min · Saison 10Too many churches prepare for the wrong threats, and miss the risks right at their doorstep. In this episode, we talk with Cristin Kinman from Allegion about shifting the church…
- ep. 90 When Seconds Count: Lessons from the Richmond Road Baptist Church Shooting · 19 min · Saison 9Could your church stop a gunman if he walked through the doors today? It happened again, this time in Kentucky. Just 24 hours after a tragic church shooting, we break down the…
- ep. 89 From Tragedy to Preparedness: Why Church Safety Teams Need Legal Protection · 47 min · Saison 9What would you do if you had to defend your congregation with force? Join Right to Bear In this eye-opening episode, Simon sits down with the leadership team from Right to…
- ep. 88 Inside a Lone Wolf Attack: Lessons from the DC Jewish Museum Shooting · 15 min · Saison 9What happens when a politically motivated attacker leaves behind more than just devastation—he leaves behind a roadmap? In this episode, we unpack the unclassified Homeland…
- ep. 87 Protecting Churches from Vehicle Collisions: What Every Ministry Must Know · 11 min · Saison 9Imagine a school bus crashing into your church’s children's play area—no warning, no time to react. Would your church be ready? In this episode, we unpack a real incident where…
- ep.86 Top 8 Church Security FAQs Answered · 30 min · Saison 9In this rapid-fire Q&A, Simon tackles eight of the most pressing questions from church leaders and volunteers—from the status of the 2025 NSGP grant to selecting the right…
- ep.85 The Truth About Hiring Security Guards with NSGP Funds: What FEMA Won’t Tell You · 13 min · Saison 9Thinking of using FEMA’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) to hire security guards? Don’t make a move before hearing this. In this episode, Simon breaks down the…
- ep.84 Preparedness Over Fear with Pastor Everidge Thomas · 11 min · Saison 9Are you prepared to safeguard your church community? In this episode, Simon sits down with Pastor Everidge Thomas of New Generation Church to discuss the importance of church…
- ep.83 Why Most Nonprofits Fail at NSGP Grants & How to Succeed · 19 min · Saison 9Struggling to secure NSGP funding for your nonprofit? In this episode, we tackle the most frequently asked questions that have helped nonprofits secure over $18 million in…
- ep.82 Bulletproof House of Worship Conference with Lt. Col Dave Grossman · 11 min · Saison 9Simon Osamoh welcomes Lt. Col. Dave Grossman to discuss his upcoming Bulletproof Mind Church Safety Conference in Mount Vernon, Illinois. They cover the urgent need for church…
- ep.81 NSGP Grant (NSS ) National Security Supplemental Update · 40 min · Saison 9Simon dives into the latest updates for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), including the newly introduced National Security Supplement (NSS). Whether you're a house of…
- ep.80 Does Your Church Have an Employee Handbook? · 4 min · Saison 8Employee handbooks are important governance of a church safety and security program. Join us for the 9th Annual Securing Your Place of Worship Online Conference on Tuesday…
- ep.79 Every Church Security Team Started with One Person · 5 min · Saison 8Do you look at other church safety and security programs and wish you were where they are? Well every church safety and security team started right where you are with one person!…
- ep.78 Do You Have The Right Crisis Teams At Your Church? · 5 min · Saison 8Join us for the 9th Annual Securing Your Place of Worship Online Conference on Tuesday, September 10th! This year, the Reverend Tim Kingsley will guide us through how to build…
- ep.77 How Do You Know If You Have The Right Financial Controls? · 4 min · Saison 8Join us for the 9th Annual Securing Your Place of Worship Online Conference on Tuesday, September 10th! This year, Pastor Trena Turner will take us through an embezzlement case…
