Hosted by Worship Security Academy · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 103 episodes
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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.
Worship Security Academy hosts Church Security Talk, a education show with 103 episodes published.
Are 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 on windows to proper door numbering and eme
What 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 violence before it happens. From its humble
Carrying 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 insurance and legal defense memberships, compari
Another 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, killing two children ages 8 and 10 and in
What 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 Place of Worship Conference, from its humbl
Too 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 security conversation from fear-based scen
Could 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 chain of events, the signs that were missed,
What 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 Bear, a faith-based legal defense membership for
What 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 Security report following the deadly shooting o
Imagine 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 a school bus veered into a church playgroun
In 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 background‑check provider. Tune in for expert in
Thinking 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 complexities of using NSGP funds for contract securi
Are 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 security, the biblical responsibility of shep
Struggling 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 funding. Discover why many applications fail, wh
Simon 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 safety, rising threats, and the role of fait
Simon 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 worship, or nonprofit organization, these
Employee 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, September 10th! This year, nonprofit attorney a
Do 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! Join us for the 9th Annual Securing Your
Join 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 crisis teams at your church. Don't miss out—
Join 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 study and provide best practices to improve
Sam
foot and ankle surgeon · Precisely
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Simon
Super-Fan · African Youth Action Network
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Lt. Col. Dave Grossman
Lt. Col.
3 appearances on this show
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman
retired Army Lt. Col.
3 appearances on this show
Dr Carl Chinn
social historian
3 appearances on this show
Mike Lynch
expert in emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and addiction medicine · Barnum Financial Group
1 appearance on this show
Dave Grossman
Retired Army Lt Col, author and West Point Professor
1 appearance on this show
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