Church Security Talk

Church Security Talk

Hosted by: Worship Security Academy

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...

Episodes

ep.95 How ZeroEyes Gun Detection is Changing School Security

Season #10

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...
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ep.94 Choosing the Best Legal Defense For Responsible Gun Owners - Membership for Gun Owners

Season #10

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,...
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Ep. 93 Breaking News: Minneapolis School Shooting, 2 Children Killed 17 Injured

Season #10

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...
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ep.92 Securing Your Place of Worship: Inside the 10th Annual Online Conference

Season #10

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...
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ep.91 From Fear to Preparedness: Building Realistic Church Security Plans

Season #10

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...
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ep. 90 When Seconds Count: Lessons from the Richmond Road Baptist Church Shooting

Season #9

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...
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ep. 89 From Tragedy to Preparedness: Why Church Safety Teams Need Legal Protection

Season #9

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...
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ep. 88 Inside a Lone Wolf Attack: Lessons from the DC Jewish Museum Shooting

Season #9

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...
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ep. 87 Protecting Churches from Vehicle Collisions: What Every Ministry Must Know

Season #9

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...
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ep.86 Top 8 Church Security FAQs Answered

Season #9

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...
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ep.85 The Truth About Hiring Security Guards with NSGP Funds: What FEMA Won’t Tell You

Season #9

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...
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ep.84 Preparedness Over Fear with Pastor Everidge Thomas

Season #9

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...
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