Church in a Bar with Ben Ragsdale

Aug 12, 2025 | The Professional Noticer

 

On this week’s episode of The Professional Noticer, Andy welcomes Ben Ragsdale – pastor of Worship on the Water at the Flora-Bama in Orange Beach, Alabama.

Tune in to hear Andy and his pastor share the story behind Worship on the Water, how Ben and his family became part of it, and what makes attending church in a bar on the beach such a beautifully unique experience.

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