The Scott Stedman Podcast: Recent Episodes
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss an interview with Tucker Carlson on his regrets about supporting President Trump and even misleading his fan base in the process. We cover topics of how these feelings have infiltrated the Christians life and the church at large, when navigating the broken promises from an administration that catered to the evangelical population.
In this special episode, Scott and Micah reflect on 300 episodes, discuss what they would like to cover in the podcast's future, and which topics they would never want to discuss again!
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss a situation where a minister is having some clearly defined health issues but is refusing to retire or step away from the pastoral position. Micah asks the questions about what can churches due to deal with situations where a pastor may not be able to fulfill the duties of their role, and how leadership teams should handle those situations professionally and with grace.
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the decline of the megachurch model and the factors leading to its fall.
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On this episode of the Scott Stedman Podcast, Micah discusses a TikTok of pastors who are resigning from their positions to start a new ministry of helping families heal due to generational differences. Micah points out that these pastors have children who are estranged from them and that the relationship is broken. Scott believes that it can work if the pastors are willing to be open to examining both sides to find the point of contention to heal.
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the news that Anderson Campmeeting is returning to Anderson. However, Scott and Micah are skeptical about the announcement and if it's going to be the stepping stone the Church of God needs to relaunch its identity. We discuss the promotion around the event as well as some of the changes that Anderson University has had recently, and wonder if this is more of a nostalgic trip than an actual revival of the Movement.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the church's relationship with Artificial Intelligence (AI). We talk about the benefits and also the dangers of using AI tools to do ministry.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the pain of dealing with the expectations vs. reality of having a family in ministry.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the methods and practices for preparing a sermon for church, conferences, and other ministry events.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the reason why episodes have been sporadic the last month.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the impact of Christians labeling other Christians. We navigate the various political labels applied to certain churches and Christians, and how these labels can be destructive to the mission of the Church.
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On this episode, Scott and Micah reflect on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and discuss the responses and implications that have come from it.
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On this episode, Scott and Micah explore the CHurch of God's ministry service known as TIPS. We discuss the pros and cons of the service, the dynamics between having an interim from TIPS vs an Interim from the State, and the lack of communication about this program to the rest of the COG.
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For more information about the TIPS ministry, go to https://www.jesusisthesubject.org/tips-transitional-interim-pastor-services/
Some of the trends that have come up in church abuse scandals have revolved around a minister's family member serving on a church board. Scott and Micah discuss the ways church leaders' families are serving in the church and why it is important to have bylaws that help make your governance boards fair and honest.
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Scott and Micah discuss the topic of the worship stage and the approach worship leaders have to it. Is the worship stage a place to help lead people to Christ, or is it a launch pad for the leader's career?
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This past week, videos surfaced of Elevation pastor Steven Furtick referring to drug use in a sermon. Scott and Micah discuss the importance of the words we say from the pulpit, why it matters to be polished, and how to navigate when people misinterpret your words.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the reasons why Gen-Z is growing rapidly in their faith and ministry, and how that compares to other generations. We discuss some of the things we have seen Gen Z do regarding social media ministry to grassroots movements, and speak from their own experiences as millennials on the call, and the implications of ministry.
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If you missed last week's episode with Dr. Steven Roby, make sure you listen to it to understand Micah and Scott's thoughts!
In this episode, Micah asks Scott about some of the topics of discussion in last week's episode with Steven Roby. We discuss some of the interesting tidbits of the interview while reflecting on deeper topics that spawned from the previous interview.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah talk with Dr. Steven Roby to discuss his church rebranding from Water's Edge Church to Sovereign Shores Baptist Church. We dive into the history of the church, the natural eleven-year progression to the various changes in the church, to even name and denomination changes that happened in the last few years. If you are ever curious about a church rebranding from start to finish, this will be a great experience for you to learn.
To check out the Sovereign Shores church in Virginia Beach, VA, go to their website at https://shoresvb.com/
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With the wake of Pastoral scandals that have been making headlines, Scott and Micah discuss the importance of ethical training for pastors and some of the key points pastors need to be diligent about, so they do not find themselves in a scandal.
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In July, two powerful figures in evangelical American Christianity had passed away. Jimmy Swaggart, a popular televangelist in the 1980s, redefined what televangelism is today. John MacArthur, who influenced generations with his "true" biblical teachings. In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the good, bad, and ugly of their legacy.
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Have you ever taught a bible study and was told by church leadership that you can not use that tool or teach that curriculum? Have you ever been asked to step down from your role or removed from the church because of it? In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss a undercurrent issue when Church Leaders have confronted lay leaders over certain bible study tools and/or curriculum used to teach. We look at both sides of the argument and even come to a few practical resources on how to navigate these challenges with grace.
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This Past Week, the Church of God had its Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado. Some people were complaining that they were not able to access the General Worship Sessions because it was behind a paywall. Scott and Micah begin to ask whether conferences should charge for those who simply want to watch the worship services. We discuss some of the challenges, legality on why services or behind a paywall (or if it's a cash grab), and theorize why the Church of God is bad at communication.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the Michael Tait Allegations' fallout details. Scott presents a timeline of when information began about these allegations to the time the abuses were happening, while Micah discusses his thoghs and feelings and how everyone from fans, family, and bandmates are affected by this news.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss some of the challenges people have trying to find a place to serve in church. Based on some of Micah's recent experiences, there has been communication of his willingness to serve, but it has never panned out. We begin to decipher some of the reasons why church members have difficulty serving, from membership to personality reasons.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss whether church leaders should bring people caught in sin before the congregation. A year ago, a 17-year-old girl was brought before the church she attended to declare that she had a child out of wedlock during a morning worship service. Micah and Scott discuss the theology and search the scriptures on whether this is even necessary, or if people misinterpret scripture when it comes to confronting sin in community
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In the past 15 years, worship music has become mainstream, with a broader reach being played on non-religious radio stations and popular artists collaborating with worship artists/teams. However, there are some influencers who believe that this movement has created little to no disciples.
In this episode, Scott and Micah tackle the controversies and give our opinion on if modern worship music is creating disciples of Jesus.
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss an article about the importance of camp meetings. The Scott Stedman Podcast is made possible by the support of our listeners.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss different ways to navigate when one leaves the church, whether through being fired or leaving entirely. We tackle issues of healing, church policy, and even navigating out of ministry into a non-church job.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the passing of Pope Francis and his significance to the world. We dive into why the pope is important to everyone, not just Catholics but the popes in our lifetime, and Scott finds out something new about the history of the popes.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah share their outrageous stories from Holy Week, including Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Events, and Easter Service.
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Note: Since recording this episode, the National Church of God has called their Interim Director. In this episode, Micah interviews Scott and asks him what he would do if he were the General Director of the Church of God. Scott discusses leadership changes, reaching the next generation of leaders, dealing with responding to divisions culturally and internally in the Church of God, and balancing time between duty, family, and faith.
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Note: Since recording this episode, the National Church of God has called their Interim Director.
In this episode, Scott decided to interview Micah and ask him questions about what he would do if he were the General Director of the Church of God. Micah discusses connecting with leaders to make sure communication is clear and unified, and having a concrete way to make sure everyone knows what the Church of God believes theologically.
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In recent weeks, news has exposed a number of church scandals, one of them being Robert Morris at Gateway Church and the other Faithlife Church in New Albany, Ohio. Scott and Micah discuss these scandals and begin to ask questions about how these Scandals keep happening, why it takes so long for these pastors to be tried in court, and some signs to look for that breed a culture of abuse and scandal in churches.
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Two weeks ago, Mark Driscoll commented on a marriage summit that men should be working and not staying at home, even if the wife can support the family financially. Micah discusses how the comment upset him, as he believes we have evolved as a culture. Scott weighs in on the biblical implications and interpretations of why it's important to understand the text, as a whole, and how certain individuals and denominations can use the scriptures to force people into making family decisions that may not work for their situations.
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What is happening with the Church of God (Anderson, IN)? Recently there have been some new developments with COG-affiliated groups and state ministries that have Scott and Micah scratching their head. We discuss Pastor's Fellowship's Retreat in May and debate what it means to have "uncompromising teaching" looking at their theme "A Fresh Word on Critical Themes," and question if the topics are even critical themes.
We then look at the events happening at Indiana Ministries and unpack the recent events where pastors have to sign a document agreeing to certain theological issues or risk losing their pastoral credentials. We discuss whether this is a good thing or not and whether this is even allowed based on the leadership structures of the Church of God.
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Have you ever heard someone say something that sounded biblical but turned out it was not? Scott and Micah unpack the various things that church people say that sometimes can be attributed to scripture or sound theology, but it is nothing more than feel-good gibberish.
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During the inaugural prayer service, Bishop Mariann Budde preached a message that upset President Trump. Scott and Micah discuss the moment and debate whether or not it was an appropriate time for that service. Micah thinks it was not the appropriate time to have that message presented due to the nature of the service, where Scott took a different stance. Aside from the prayer service, we discuss the pastor's from the pulpit and when or when not is a time to speak on timely events, or is it challenging due to our culture today.
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In recent years, there have been conversations about churches not disclosing or withholding information regarding their finances. Scott and Micah weigh in on the topic by looking at why churches need to be transparent about their finances and why some churches choose not to disclose that information.
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Scott is returning to a former segment, Film for Thought, discussing Robert Egger's film "Nosferatu." Scott discusses the homage to Marnau's original take and updates it for modern audiences from the film elements to the thematic themes. Scott then discusses the play of dark and light and how when we share our struggles in a loving community, we can receive healing for it.
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Within social media platforms, there have been conversations among Christian influencers about churches shifting from a perfectionist culture to a more authentic one. Scott and Micah weigh in on the conversation and discuss the challenges churches have on both sides of the spectrum. Micah shares the challenges of leading worship authentically when there is a certain look, vibe, and culture when it comes to worship. In contrast, Scott questions if the polished, programmed heavy, perfectionist church culture will kill the authentic churches, which usually breads in smaller church settings.
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Young ministers have had a hard time trying to advance in ministry due to positions being unavailable or transitions derailed by outgoing ministers. In this episode, Scott brings up the concept of gatekeeping in ministry where young leaders feel trapped and unable to move up in the ministry. We look at the challenges young leaders deal with, and why some are leaving the ministry because of it.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the challenges ministers face when they try to find a career outside of ministry. Scott and Micah had different views on challenges and tips for navigating the secular workforce. Micah also shares an odd story involving renewing his minister credentials.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the topic of Ego in Ministry. We look at the ways ego presents itself, how it can effect one's ministry, and even ways to combat egoism in one's life and ministry.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the topic of death and the afterlife. We discuss the various views within Christianity about what happens when we die, why pastors need to educate their congregations on life after death, and the importance of hope when dealing with grieving.
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In the early 2000s, David Murrow wrote a book titled "Why Men Hate Going to Church?" Close to twenty years later, pastors and church leaders are still weighing in on the possibility and solutions to why men no longer attend church.
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In Episode 246, Scott and Micah discuss Thomas Oord's situation, who was put through a heresy trial because of his LGBTQIA Affirmation. Scott interviews Thomas to talk about life after his trial, how he came to the defining affirmation, and the scriptures used to support LGBTQIA affirmation. We even talk about Thomas's view of a love ethic and how it can be implemented in church life.
To learn more about Dr. Oord and his resources, go to his website: https://thomasjayoord.com/
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss what they are thankful for in 2024!
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the aftermath of the 2024 election. We discuss mixed messages from the media, people's reactions to the results, and even religious messaging that seems to be communicated unwisely.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss infants and parents and the challenges they face when bringing their infants into church. We share the mindset of parents getting their children into the church and the various decisions they need to make. We also discuss the church administration side, and how some policies can be helpful or hurtful to parents of young children. We discuss some good practices where the parents and the church can support one another.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss whether Christians should celebrate Halloween. We look at the various pros and cons of celebrating the holiday and dive into Christianity's version of Haunted Houses. Plus, there are special Halloween-themed Stories Gone Wild.
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In this episode, Micah discusses a pastor who takes time to define the kind of church they are regarding the LGBTQ community and being a biblical church. Scott brings up the importance of defining terms so that visitors and congregants can understand and follow what a specific church believes and make an informed decision on whether this is the kind of church culture they would like to be a part of.
TikTok video from Community Bible Church defining Affirming - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTFCNMEbc/
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Scott and Micah discuss the issue of control in worship. Has there been a moment where you were told, as a church leader, that the worship set, sermon, or other worship elements needed to be changed? Scott and Micah discuss their and others' experiences when they had to change their "normal flow of worship" or even argued and defied the change being addressed. We also discuss that openness in our worship spaces is the best way as it allows the Triune God to be the object and the controller of worship.
In our Stories Gone Wild Segment, we discuss the Mr. McMahon Documentary, Political ads, and a Minister in Wisconsin who was stealing church couples' intimate photos off their phones.
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Scott and Micah discuss what the best biblical translation is and how the answer to that question is much harder to answer. We discuss the versions we use for reading, studying, etc., and even address people's attitudes when defending their version of being the "best."
Here is a link to video that does a quick, but through discussion on the complexities of biblical translations. https://youtu.be/ApTF7nwae24?si=vMlqixL8Fw90HO0F
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In 2022, a new business concept appeared called "quiet quitting," where employees do only the minimum work required for a company until they quit or get fired. Scott and Micah discuss this concept in ministry and what it looks like when pastors begin to quiet quit their ministries.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss restoring a person who had committed a sin, transgression, wrongdoing, etc. We discuss the biblical implications of restoration from sin and why so many churches and church leaders do not practice it.
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On July 11th, 2024, Religious News Service published an article about Professor Thomas Oord, a member of the Church of the Nazarene. Oord was put on trial for his openness to dialogue with the church about affirming the LGBTQ+ community. This not only led to a trial for charges against Oord, but ultimately led to his dismissal, revoked membership, and an open letter published in Newsweek.
Scott and Micah discuss both articles and break down some of the interesting twist and turns that this story unveils.
Religious News Service Article: https://religionnews.com/2024/07/11/prominent-queer-affirming-theologian-facing-trial-by-church-of-the-nazarene/?fbclid=IwY2xjawE8UyJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQbbiUHVjB90-yOCCS9OzdTV52JUo_1iTqfREq0_Z6-4ekVOumkBd62rQA_aem_U9q7QvJMI-WgM8gxzubgNw
Oord's Newsweek Open Letter: https://www.newsweek.com/defrocked-church-found-guilty-do-not-feel-sorry-1947556
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The Church of God has been going through a leadership transition in its search to find the next person to be the General Director of the movement. Last, Week the COG ministry Council and Search team released a job description for an Interim Director. On this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the role of the interim director, and what influence the director has, and share our questions and hopes we have for the individual who will be nominated for this position.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the challenges pastors face when returning to ministry after taking some time away. We discuss those challenges and some of the cultural messaging that make returning pastors hesitant to jump back into ministry.
In this episode, Micah interviews Scott as he completes his second work anniversary at Bexley United Methodist Church.
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On this episode of the Scott Stedman podcast, Micah takes over the show, reads a quote, and comments about therapy being a substitute for repentance. Scott and Micah weigh in on the topic of mental health and spirituality and why it is okay that therapists, who are Christians, are not overtly spiritual in the counseling room.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss some of the tensions that pastors' kids have with their parents. We look at cases from the pressures to perform in ministry, to hypocrisy and even how some PKs no longer attend church. Scott even talks about some of his concerns about raising his kids, as a pastor, on maintaining a good healthy relationship and healthy expectations.
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In this episode, Micah interviews Scott as he preached a sermon last Sunday, the first in a long time. Scott talks about his experience and feelings and advises anyone else who may have been a lead pastor but has not preached in a while and is returning to preparing a sermon.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss how church leaders interact with teens in their youth group. We discuss whether youth leaders engage with students through social media, which apps to use, and some guidelines for protection for both student and leader.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss our reactions to the Trump Assassination in Butler, Pa. We also look at what other churches, pastors, and other Christians have responded to it, and the implications of how it shapes our faith development and witness.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah interview Jordan West, a Worship leader at North Park Church in Meridian Mississippi. Jordan shares his calling to ministry, the highs and lows of his ministry journey, and his experience of leading worship in various sizes of churches. We also discuss the joys and challenges of leading worship in small, mid-size, or large churches and how one's heart will determine success in ministry.
In our Stories Gone Wild segment, we share random people knowing who you are, dealing with internet issues, and easter egg helicopter drops going wrong.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss if Full-Time Ministry is a variable option as a career. We discuss the changes within church culture that make it hard for new ministers to find full-time work, the pay structure for most mid-size to small churches, and how denominational support from the national and state levels can help or harm the growth of equipping churches to have full-time ministers. In our Stories Gone Wild segment, we share birthing stories to celebrate Micah's new addition to his family!
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Every Year a handful of summer camps from across the United States close down for good. Scott and Micah discuss the value of summer camps in a digital, high-consumption world and their importance in shaping leadership values in children and teens.
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Have you ever looked inside a church and realized there was a flaw in its architecture? As a church leader, have you tried to do a remodel or campaign and realized there are many more structural problems to deal with than first conceived? In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss from their experience some design flaws they have dealt with, and the various ways to meet those challenges.
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As our society continues to capture our attention, it can be difficult for youth workers to have every youth participant be at every youth event. Sometimes it can become annoying as the pressure to have a visible and vibrant youth group becomes a source of contention with the congregation and leadership. Scott and Micah explore the pressures and how to make honest connections with the busy lives of modern youth.
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In this second episode on leadership transitions, Scott and Micah discuss when it is time for leaders to think about transitioning out of their ministry context. When most church leaders are ready to transition, it is usually too late and the after-effects can be divisive. We explore the intricate details and share our Stories Gone Wild!
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In this two-part episode, Scott and Micah discuss the topic of carelessness when it comes to leadership transitions. Most people can identify some of the big reasons leadership transitions fail, but what about the small moments that can have major consequences? We explore the minute details and share our Stories Gone Wild!
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Have you ever participated in a service where the Pastor said the service is being "led by the Holy Spirit"? As a church leader have you walked up to the pulpit on Sunday Morning and felt the Holy Spirit lead you in a different direction? On this episode, Micah and Scott discuss the moments when the Holy Spirit took control of the services we were leaving and some practical steps that help determine the genuineness of the service.
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Last week the UMC had their 2020 General Conference and made some big decisions from their stance on racism to church practices with the LGBTQIA community. Scott and Micah will discuss some of those decisions and how the rest of the Christian world has responded.
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If you had attended a church regularly, you would begin to notice that some things are out of place or that a specific area collects all of the "church junk."
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the reasons why churches accumulate random junk, and how to be good stewards when trying to get rid of it.
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Monday, April 15th, 2024. Pastors in the Church of God movement were updated on the General Director search. In 2023, the Ministries Council sent out a survey to Church leaders to help them figure out the pulse of the movement as the search committee looks for the next General Director. The results from that letter give insight into the mindset, views, and objectives for this search moving forward.
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the findings and give our insights and the insights of other pastors as we break down the letter and the summary of the survey.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the use of AI in ministry and how it can be misused or used in ways that can benefit the church. Plus we share our Stories Gone Wild, and Micah announces that he and his wife are having a baby.
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In this episode, We take a look at the scandal that is surrounding T.D. Jakes from when it broke in December of 2023, to how Sean Combs had reignited the investigation. We also look at church leaders, who may be struggling or hiding secret sins, and why they can not come clean and confess their sins to others.
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In this episode, Micah and Scott look at a Christianity Today article and some of the reasons why people, who used to attend church, are no longer attending. We dissect the article and look at some of the reasons listed, debate if church leaders are at fault for the lack of attendance, and what the church landscape has looked like four years after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss some of the odd things people in church leadership say from pastors to church consultants. We look at some of the fallacies that come with such sayings and how they ripple effect on church members.
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In this episode, Micah shares his mental health journey and the changes that have happened since he started to seek help a few years ago. We also discuss the stigma that comes with mental health and how the church can help people who are dealing with a mental illness, regardless of diagnosis.
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On this episode of the Scott Stedman Podcast, Scott and Micah discuss the challenges and ways pastors try to disciple teenagers. We discuss the digital age, and different generational views, and try to find a balance to engaging teens in a church setting.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss our experiences as first-time visitors at a church and offer some sound advice on how your church can make a lasting impression on your church visitors so that they can become lasting members.
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On February 19, 2024, the General Director of Indiana Ministries, Jeff Matas, wrote an article on deconstruction. Scott and Micah discuss the topic of deconstruction in light of the article and debate whether deconstruction is just another way of doing theology.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah reflect on the recent Town Hall presentation on February 15th, 2024. We discussed our initial thoughts and break down our take on each question asked during this presentation.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah take a suggestion from a listener to discuss pastors counseling their church members. We discuss the risks, rewards, and even if a pastor should counsel those outside their ministry setting.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the topic of Tithing and begin to look at the misuse of how modern churches convince people to tithe. We discuss our experiences with Tithing, how churches can use the tithing concept to shame people, and is tithing supported in the New Testament.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the problem of politics being proclaimed in the church. We look at this issue from our own experiences, what statistics say about it, and how to quench the political disdain within our church walls.
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In this episode of the Scott Stedman Podcast, We have Jeanette Flynn back with us to discuss Interim Pastoring. We share about the role of the Interim Pastor from Micah and Scott's experience and how the Interim has a vital role in really helping a church move and grow before the new full-time pastor takes the lead.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the role of volunteering at large events (Conferences, Street Teams, etc.) During this conversation, Scott discusses the care he received when volunteering at a Children Pastor's conference and asks what local churches can do to model these big events to retain volunteers.
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On this episode of the Scott Stedman Podcast, Scott, Micha, and Jordan discuss the topic of Burnout for Church Leaders and Volunteers. We discuss our perceptions and experiences with burnout, look at recent statistics about burnout, and even give some practical boundaries to help prevent or lessen burnout in your ministry.
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On this episode of the Scott Stedman podcast, we are looking at all the content we produced in the year 2023, and discuss some of our favorite episodes.
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the topic of pastoral transitions regarding moral failings. We tackle the complexity around Ministers who left a church for various reasons, from adultery to embezzlement. We look at some of the key things where a minister can be restored to ministry while looking deeper into the work that needs to be done from each denominational credentialing board.
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the topic of cults and how some of the characteristics that make a group a cult are starting to seep into the church. Some of those characteristics discussed include allegiance to the pastor, and strict rules given to the people, while leaders are above the rules.
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the concept of Church Ghosting and some reasons why the church does not reach out when one leaves the church. We discuss it from the leadership and member side, some of the misconceptions, and even why the church does not reach out to people who have left it.
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the results of Ohio's General Election and the Passing of Issues 1 and 2. We talk about the reaction to these two Issues, what they mean, and how the church can respond to the aftermath.
For more information on the wording of these Issues, you can check them out here: https://www.ohiosos.gov/globalassets/elections/2023/gen/issuesreport.pdf
On this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the culture of "winning souls" to Christ, by sharing with other people how many individuals were "saved." We discuss the attitudes of churches and their leaders, who tend to focus more on the number of salvations instead of discipling people.
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss Kat von D's baptism and the wave of judgment towards her from the Christian community.
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the creation of pastor appreciation month, ways churches show love to their pastors, and why it is important to appreciate your pastor.
In this episode, Scott and Micha discuss the continual influx of Christian Media from TV shows like The Chosen, and Shiny Happy People, to Movies like God's Not Dead and The Ressurection of Gavin Stone. We discuss the increase in both the encouraging and discouraging amount of Christian content as we wrestle with whether it will continue to grow or decline in the next few years.
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the foundational ways that Community Outreach can be successful and what factors define success.
In this episode, Scott interviews Carma Wood and Nic Stanton-Roark, the founders of the CHOGAffirm movement. We discuss their journey to creating their movement, the responses they have received, and what is next for COGAffirm moving forward.
To learn more about CHOG Affirm you can go to their website https://www.chogaffirm.com/
Scott and Micah discuss an article that lists the reasons and groups of people that had led to 40 million Americans leaving the church in the last few years. We discuss the four groups featured in this "dechurching," and the solutions offered to bring people back to church.
For access to the article, click on the link below: https://groundswellmovement.substack.com/p/the-great-dechurching
In this episode, Scott and Micah look at some of the subtle ways Christians can be Judgemental. We look at some of the innocent and passive-aggressive ways that church people have used their words to judge others from visitors, to other church members, and pastors.
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the purpose of having multiple services. We discuss the benefits, shortcomings, and solutions to build a sense of community through various services.
in this episode, Scott and Micah discuss an article about the history of the Wesleyan churches and how they have an account of sticking up for minority groups since its foundations. Regarding the LGBTQ, it seems like Wesleyan churches are not living up to defending this minority group. We look deep into the article and try to figure out why that is. Plus, we respond to a comment from the last podcast's topic, and stories gone wild.
https://hoosierwriter.wordpress.com/2023/08/31/wesleyans-and-the-lgbtq-minority/
In this episode, Scott discusses the debate around the NFL, protests, and the national anthem.
In this episode, Scott, Micah, and special Guest Scott E. Stedman discuss the concept of Stewardship in ministry and the professional workplace. We discuss the topics of transitions, succession, and how the church can develop a plan to keep the church thriving for many years.
Scott and Micah discuss vacation bible school from its origins, to how it has shifted over the last decade. We discuss the variety of ways and methods of doing a VBS, writing your own VBS, and whether is VBS still a great outreach program for children and families.
Scott, Micah, and Guest Jeannette Flynn discuss Church health and its lifecycles in this episode. We talk in detail about the life cycles of churches, why so many churches get stuck, and when is an excellent time to seek a coach to help with the next steps in your church for growth and longevity
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the recent Town Hall presentation that the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana), released in July 2023. We look at the questions that were asked, Jim Lyons answers to those questions, and some lingering questions and insights.
In this episode, Scott discusses his time at a youth convention and notices some of the shortcomings of that convention compared to one he attended back in January. Scott and Micah begin to discuss what are some practical things that one needs to do in developing or planning a convention that will make it smooth throughout the entirety of the event.
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the role of team building in ministry. We look at the benefits, reasons why most churches do not do team building, and some practical ways for churches to have team building, without breaking the bank.
In this episode, Scott and Micah talk with Ashley and Karson Collins. They both talk about their individual ministry work, church planting, Karson's brokenness that led to an affair, and the steps they took to reconcile their marriage.
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss an idea that one of Scott's professors mentioned about how a minister's experience in ministry can lead them to have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Scott and Micah talk about their experiences and of other ministers and how the harshness of ministry changes their life and ministry output. Plus, Stories gone wild from Scott searching for the Church of God National Offices and how Presbyterians love us.
This past week, The Church of God (Anderson, IN) had their General Assembly in Tampa, FL. Scott, Micah, and special guest, Trey Oldham talk about their experience at General Assembly from the in-person gatherings, virtual gatherings, and the topics that were discussed.
In this episode, Scott reflects on the events in Charlottesville, Virginia which is only a few communities away from him.
In this episode, Scott and Micah look at the differences between hiring support staff at a church and the lead pastor. We discuss some of the challenges search committees have when looking for a lead pastor and even some of the common mistakes that churches make when hiring the lead.
Plus Stories gone wild, and Mailcall.
On June 9th, The Church of God (Anderson, IN) put out a 90-minute Facebook live video in regards to the CHOG Affirm website and addressed where the Church of God Movement believed on the topic of human sexuality in regard to LGBTQIA people.
In this episode, Scott, and Micah discuss the video and report on not only the COG view on human sexuality but also looked at how the National Leadership operates and gives insight into the credential process for those who stand with the CHOG Affirm stance.
In this episode, Scott & Micah discuss some of the feedback from the last episode on COG & COG Affirm. We then begin to talk about the challenges of Church Staffing and some steps to help assemble a team that will propel the effectiveness on the administrative side of the Church.
On May 26th, The Church of God (Anderson, IN) put out a post detailing that all official COG correspondence will come from official emails and social media sites and to not be swayed by any other groups claiming to be the Church of God. This vague post leads to speculation and the publicity of Church of God Affirm - people who are/were associated with The Church of God (Anderson, IN), calling on the leadership to affirm LGBTQIA Christians.
In this episode, Scott, Micah, and guest Jordan Halstead discuss who COG Affirm is, did the weak communication from The Church of God, gives more publicity to this group (and others), and what COG does now moving forward (if anything).
Today, prices from food to housing have continued to rise. The same can be said about ministry with program and operational costs continuing to climb and yet, what most people do not realize is that ministers and the churches they minister to have annual costs to support the national organizations they are a part of. In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the rising cost of ministerial license as well as church affiliation with the Church of God with will increase three times in the next few years. We discuss these climbing costs from the lack of communication on the reason for these costs, the suspected reason for the price hike, and how this will greatly affect ministers and churches that are medium-sized to small.
In our first ever Film for Thought this year, and our newest one since episode 80. Micah and Scott discuss the film "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. We begin to unlock the cinematic themes in the movie and discuss how they connect to spiritual and psychological themes from abuse of power to transforming identity.
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the retirement of the General Director of the Church of God, Jim Lyons, and what that means for the future of the Church of God Movement. We discuss all the great things Jim has done, and some of the hopes and concerns for the next director to tackle.
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss long-term storytelling and how it captures the audience and takes them on a journey. When it comes to sermons, can the same methodology be applied to help lead people to have a fuller engagement with the sermon and the scriptures? We tackle this topic as well as following up on the Worship Leader Trademark and Stories gone wild.
In Episode 169, Scott and Micah reflected on the Asbury Revival and begin to wonder how many groups will try to capitalize on the revival. In today's episode, we look at the various organizations that plan conventions, retreats, camp meetings, and conferences that have suddenly changed their event by calling it a revival. We debate if this is a real revival that people are preparing for, are trying to catch lightning in a bottle, and maybe revival will happen if we tend to get out of the way of what God is doing, instead of forcing it.
In this episode, Scott and Micah talk about the James Macdonald arrest, Carl Lentz's hiring at transformation church, and Mark Driscoll's punishing a family for their son kissing his daughter. We begin to question whether our Mega Churches are evil, or just have a different governing system due to their vast size.
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss their Easter experiences and what churches can do to continue to keep that momentum throughout the year.
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the recent controversy over the term "Worship Leader." We look at the discussion from the trademark holder's perspective and a worship leader whose social media account got taken down due to the Worship Leader's trademark. We also discuss the future implications of what this may mean for job titles, and other Christian content that gets published.
On this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the recent interview in Christianity Today From Rick Warren on the SBC disfellowshiping the church over the ordination of women and how reading the Scriptures changed his stance on women in ministry.
For the full article, click on the link below:
https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/march-web-only/rick-warren-russell-moore-saddleback-church-women-preaching.html
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the topic of church conventions and why they are seeing less and less attendance at these events. We discuss how the pandemic has a part to play in the decline and other factors that may be the cause of it. Plus, Scott talks and shares a silly game he played with his teens, while Micah gives an update on his home renovation in our stories gone wild.
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the topic of fundraising in ministry. We look at our own experiences with fundraising, and some of the integrity when it comes to transparency and trust. In stories gone wild, Scott talks about poodle skirts in the 90s, while Micah has a friend who took a "secondary role" in ministry.
On this podcast, Micah and Scott discuss the article "Who Killed the Prayer Meeting?" by Paul E. Miller and discuss their experiences with prayer meetings, the blessings, and disappointments in those prayer meetings, and discuss weather, flubs, and playing drums in the "Stories Gone Wild" segment.
To access the article, click the link below.
https://www.crossway.org/articles/who-killed-the-prayer-meeting/
A few weeks back, the SBC disfellowship Saddleback Church, one of the SBC's largest churches, due to Rick Warren ordaining three women in the church. Scott and Micah discuss this topic and look at some of the hypocrisy in the SBC, in regards to who can be pastors, and get theological about women in ministry.
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the Asbury revival. We talk about the definition of the word, "revival," the good that is coming out of it, the criticism, and looking at what is ahead once it shuts down.
On this episode of the Scott Stedman Podcast. Scott and Micah interview Trey Oldham. We talk with Trey about his calling, ministry, and his involvement with the Church of God Leadership Focus.
On this episode of the Scott Stedman podcast, Scott shares his frustration with Micah Current on Christians inserting Jesus into the Old Testament. This began a deep dive into faithful biblical interpretation; do we need always to view the Old Testament through a Jesus lens, or can we let the Old Testament speak for itself and see how Jesus fulfills it?
In this episode, Scott & Micah discuss retirement in the ministry context. We cover everything from some of the challenges ministers face with retirement, to the blessings and benefits of retirement.
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the Carey Nieuwhof article, "Why they're not actually your friends (a hard truth for pastors and leaders), and if this is a common issue in ministry or a reflection of a small church community. We talk at length about the article and reflect on other leaders' stories(as well as our own)as to the sticky dynamics of church friendships. Plus driving tanks and food poisoning in our "Stories Gone Wild" segment
The link to the Carey Nieuwhof article is listed below: https://careynieuwhof.com/why-theyre-not-actually-your-friends-a-hard-truth-for-pastors-and-leaders/?el=linkedin&fbclid=IwAR29bC4SKTJp6vukPqKRIbE2u-Hi3J28ID5oUXs067D2wmiobWFp6fyND7k
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the topic of live streaming in 2023. Since the 2020 pandemic, most churches have had to adapt to a digital way of streaming their services while people were in their homes. Three years later, are churches being practical with their streams? Is it something with a vision or another thing to do on a Sunday? Plus Stories Gone Wild!
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the different ways Churches kick off the year to prepare people for ministry, church life, and their devotion to God. We look at churches' use of Covenants during this time and question if a church and/or church leader are using covenants correctly.
In episode 145, Micah and Scott discussed the Matt Chandler Scandal and thought that a number of things seemed odd from the reason for the "leave of Absence" to the Elders' decisions.
On December 4th, Matt Chandler was reinstated at Villiage Church. Micah and Scott discuss the reinstatement and why it still seems odd three months later.
Plus, we discuss the church's obsession with acronyms and Gary Busey in our "Stories Gone Wild" segment.
In this episode, Scott and Micah take a look back at all the episodes in 2022 and discuss their favorite episodes and what they hope to record next in 2023.
On this special episode, Scott speaks at Embrace Ministries at Trinity Lutheran Seminary and speaks on their they Cultivate by talking about Cultivating Life. Scott uses the parable of the Good Samaritan as a guide on how we can cultivate life in everything we do.
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the decisions church leaders make when Christmas eve/day falls on a Sunday and how to navigate those conversations on either one should continue to have services per usual, cancel services, or do something different. Plus a Christmas edition of stories gone wild!
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On this episode, Scott and Micah interview Jeannette Flynn about her call to ministry, and the challenges she faced, and she shares wisdom for those who are struggling in ministry. Plus, Falling off mountains, poor communication, and having staff at a non-existent church in our "Stories gone Wild" segment.
in this episode, Scott and Micah discuss small groups in churches. We discuss the good and the dangers of small groups, as well as some of the corny names churches call their sub-groups. Plus, more "stories gone wild" from fire evangelism to church leaders not going to church on Sunday.
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss how churches prepare for the Advent season. They discuss various ways churches celebrate advent, why some churches opt-out, and the importance of having a clear plan for leading people through the advent season.
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss mental health in ministry. They cover why pastors do not seek mental health, why it is essential, and whether pastors should see Christian counselors. Plus Scott talks about the crazy situation he was in to see a movie in the theaters.
Scott and Micah discuss the topic of the flow of services from different size congregations. We look at what can disrupt the flow of service, why it is important, and what is the underlying issue when these disruptions happen. Plus, we discuss Hot youth Pastors and Jesus wearing a MAGA hat in church service in our weird experiences segment
Scott and Micah discuss the topic of sermon illustrations after a pastor used a dating app as an example to illustrate a point. We discuss the ethics of sermon illustrations what can/cannot be used, respect, and why asking permission from people (even if used anonymously) is a critical habit when using their stories for an illustration.
Last week, Preachers and Sneakers showed a screenshot of an Elevation Worship ticket in LA for over $1000. Scott and Micah look at the pricing of these tickets and discuss should worship teams and their pastor charge this amount of money. We look at other prices at different venues and discuss the financial ethics of worship leaders who are on staff full-time and touring.
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss a concerning trend where Pastors will preach negativity from the pulpit by anonymously calling out people in the church, to always talk about the church's problems.
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Scott and Micah begin discussing Christian Education and debate if it is important or not to be effective in ministry. We also discuss the topic of ordination in relation to higher education and ministry. Plus weird stories, and Micah's wife, Alicia, crashes the podcast.
Scott's weird story about a friend's performance review spawned a conversation about how the church practices doing a performance review with church leaders. Are they necessary? If so, what are the foundation and the purpose of doing these reviews and who should be doing them? Scott and Micah discuss these questions in hopes to help church leaders assess how these reviews may be helpful or harmful to the church staff and body at large.
In this episode, Micah and I will be discussing the topic of Gimmick Churches. We will be looking at a Heavy Metal church in its mission and presentation and discuss if there are any benefits and downfalls to these churches and if regular churches fall into the same trap of using gimmicks to get people to attend their church.
In this episode, Micah and Scott discuss the topic of friendship and how it relates to ministry. Can pastors have deep, meaningful friendships with people attending the churches they serve? What are the benefits and pitfalls?
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In this episode, Scott and Micah look at the different documentation churches use for their staff and members. We address Contracts, "covenants", NDAs, and Cease and Desist letters and debate if these documents do anything to advance the Kingdom of God or fracture it.
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At the end of August, Matt Chandler took a disciplinary leave of absence from Villiage Church over some questionable messages with a woman that was not his wife. Scott and Micah dive into the story and discuss why this scandal seems different than the other church scandals that have come out in the last five years.
You can read the article at the link below.
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article265051084.html?fbclid=IwAR37ap0Z956Jg9mtpnrh2f_KXpmKRhWUtO4nLiNu1rljMr0dy6ykdrgRC7w
If you listen to Christian Music in the early 2000s, you would have come across Kutless' hard rock worship style. In their 20-year span, they are coming out with new music and even discussing their hiatus from the CCM scene.
Scott and Micah look at the Christian Post interview and discuss the CCM music scene and the culture shift in the church that lead to the band's hiatus
You can check out the article below.
https://www.christianpost.com/news/kutless-on-overcoming-church-hurt-deconstruction-and-new-music.html?fbclid=IwAR2-aPhH3fk3E5bm14s18Y8SGNSHyRolQpnAW6fQddoST4_9eMrzXxJ-6bo
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss their first day in their new ministry positions as we share our insights and feelings about our latest roles. Plus, Micah discusses the strange situations with the church he was phased out of and Scott discusses the difference in perceptions of historical events in our "Wierd Things" segment
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With more information coming out about the toxic church culture at Hillsong, some people have proclaimed that churches that use songs from bigger church organizations (Hillsong, Bethel, Elevation, etc.) in their worship are promoting a toxic theology. Scott and Micah discuss this topic and answer the question "is it right or wrong to use these church's songs in worship?"
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the digital side of church service with live streaming. We discuss churches abandoning digital services, the elements of having excellent online service, and how to have quality without breaking your budget.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss church communication and the effective ways it needs to be implemented. We discuss strategy and even digital communication in a way to effectively get the church's vision and events communicated clearly for impactful ministry.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the ministry transitions they are making. We discuss what elements make for a smooth transition and what other elements make for a rough transition. Plus, a new segment called, "What is the weirdest thing you experienced this week?"
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the vital role volunteers play in the movement of the church. We discuss their importance and even ways church leaders can show gratitude and practice keeping volunteers healthy and happy.
In the wake of the Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade, a number of church leaders have used their platforms to discuss the ruling during religious services. Scott and Micah share their experiences and debate the question if pastors should proclaim political issues from the pulpit.
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In this episode, Scott, Micah, and Jordan discuss the life of a pastor's kid and all the blessings and challenges that come from it.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss an article that details the 11 ways churches to abuse their pastoral staff. Scott and Micah share their wisdom and experiences regarding the items on this list.
You can find the article here: 11 ways pastors are abused
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In this special episode, Greg Linville and Dan Stoffer from The Association of Christian Sports and Recreational Ministries interview Scott Stedman.
In this throwback episode, Scott looks at the origins of nostalgia, why we reminisce on the past, and how it can be destructive.
In this episode, Scott and Micah look back at some of the various ministry stories from their upbringing and from other ministers they had crossed paths.
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the final episode of the Discovery plus series, Hillsong Exposed." We discuss church taxation, hypocrisy, and child sexual abuse.
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Scott and Micah discuss the Discovery plus docuseries "Hillsong Exposed." We look at the second episode and talk about Carl Lentz's Affair and previous sexual misconduct, the abuse of power in those in church leadership, and look at Brian Houston's own neglect of handling abuse and misconduct in his church and college
Scott and Micah discuss the Discovery plus docuseries "Hillsong Exposed." We look at the first episode and talk about Hillsong's origins, music, Carl Lentz, and the issue of narcissism in the church
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss why pastors are leading in churches that are not part of their denomination and some of the frustrations within the Church of God (Anderson) and how that is contributing to pastors not finding jobs within.
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss church giving in its biblical and modern forms. We tackle the good, the bad, and the cringy when it comes to church giving from its proclamation from the pulpit to the person who struggles with giving for a variety of reasons.
Scott brings back John-Mark Gleadow, Lindsey Gray, and Mandi Hamilton to discuss the Deconstruction Series and where they are at now with their faith development.
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Scott brings back Phil Van Dyke, Britta Yeager, and Veronica Wylie to discuss the Deconstruction Series and where they are at now with their faith development.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the topic of Biblical Inerrancy as well as follow up on the Gordon College situation.
In this episode, Scott interviews Shannon New Spangler and Mary Stephens about their calling to ministry, some of the challenges they face, and advice for other women who feel the call to ministry.
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In this episode, Scott, Micah, and Jordan discuss the woundedness they received from serving in the ministry. We discuss the pain, the hope, and the lessons learned from those difficult moments
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the pending lawsuit that Gordon College has at the Supreme Court Level and discuss what it means to be a minister.
Here is the link to access the Gordon College Article discussed in this Podcast. https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2022/march/scotus-ministerial-exception-college-gordon-deweese-boyd.html
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the topic of rebuke. We explore what it is, what it is not, and how it can be done effectively in our modern society.
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In this episode, Scott & Micah discuss an article by Joe McKeever on the Top 10 things not to say to your pastor and dive deep into the rootedness of why such comments are made and how it has affected pastors and the ministry when these hurtful things are said.
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Link to the Article --> https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/10-things-you-should-never-say-to-your-pastor.html
In this episode, Scott and Erin Coker discuss parenting, finding the five love languages in our children, and how the love languages can help shape the way we discipline to build up psychologically healthy children.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the concept of calling and does it matter in our modern church culture. We share our experiences and even discuss the trend of "pastor poaching" in this episode.
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In this episode, Scott and Phil discuss the Sin of Scandal from its theological concept to its movement in our modern society.
Scott & Micah discuss Church culture and the challenges that church leaders face when trying to engage and transform the culture of the communities in which they serve.
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Scott & Micah discuss Church culture and the challenges that church leaders face when trying to engage and transform the culture of the communities in which they serve.
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Has our personal politics infiltrated our sanctuaries? Does our faith influence our politics or does our politics influence our faith? Scott & Micah discuss the ins and outs of politics in the church and should politics have a place in the church.
Notes from the Show
The Capitol Attack Signaled a Post-Christian Church, Not a Post-Christian Culture The Real Origins of the Religious Right Information on the Johnson Amendment
Scott and Micah discuss the topic of worship and answer some of the most burning questions that we have heard through our career in ministry. Topics such as style, technology, sacraments, and are there certain music that should not be played in services.
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Scott reflects on the Disney film, "Encanto," while looking at the theme of bridging the generational gap.
Scott & Phil discuss their thoughts on the series, "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill" podcast produced by Christianity Today.
Megan grew up in the church and was a typical church kid growing up. As she went away to school, she began to see some of the issues within the conservative Christian culture. As she got older and pursued her career as a traveling wedding photographer, her interactions with people all over the world, helped her gain a new perspective of God and Christianity.
Join us as we hear Megan's story of her faith deconstruction and why she was told not to attend church. If you have any questions or comments on this episode, please send us a message over at thescottstedman.com
Emily's church experience has been different from the rest of our guests. Being involved in church, gave exposure to some of the hypocrisy that she witness in church leadership, as well as questioning the strong emotional output and if that is the Spirit, or just our neuropathways firing off.
Join us as we hear Emily's story of her church experiences and why she thinks sometimes the church can act more like a cult, than a biblical church. If you have any questions or comments on this episode, please send us a message over at thescottstedman.com
Britta had been a part of the Christian church culture from the time of birth. However, a question asked in a class at a Christian college began to question the church culture she was brought up in and was able to see some of the fallacies in the mega-church culture where she worked at.
Join us as we hear Britta's story of her faith deconstruction. If you have any questions or comments on this episode, please send us a message over at thescottstedman.com
Ryan Garnes has a passion for ministry and has been involved in church from worship ministry to youth ministry. However, specific events in the leadership of the church had led to his departure from the church and pursue other avenues of ministry outside the church.
Join us as we hear Ryan's story and his views on ministry in a post-modern world. If you have any questions or comments on this episode, please send us a message over at thescottstedman.com
Veronica grew us having a diverse upbringing within her family and church life. When her family moved to Indiana from Texas, she begin to find a sense of home within the church and at college. However, during her time at a private Christian university, she began to deconstruct her faith as she moved out west to pursue an acting career.
Join us as we hear Veronica's story of her faith deconstruction and if she will ever decide to be part of a local church after he wild experience at a church in West Hollywood. If you have any questions or comments on this episode, please send us a message over at thescottstedman.com
Phil Van Dyke grew up in a standard protestant Christian home, and the church was a huge part of his faith development and life. When Phil went to a private Christian University, that was when he began to question his faith and the world around him.
Join us as we hear Phil's story of his faith development and why he has converted to the Catholic Church. If you have any questions or comments on this episode, please send us a message over at thescottstedman.com
Mandi is a Pastor's Daughter, who practically grew up in the church. After graduating college and going to work at a megachurch, she began to experience some of the anxiety and fallacies of church life and began to reevaluate what the church is supposed to be.
Join us as we hear Mandi's story of her faith development and where she is now. If you have any questions or comments on this episode, please send us a message over at thescottstedman.com
John-Mark grew up in a Christian home, where the importance of the Scripture in everyday life was vital. Throughout the years of church life, he began to call out the church leaders in how they were misusing the scriptures to teach people about how to live & believe as a Christian.
Join us as we hear John's story of his faith development and why he has not been back to church since 2001. If you have any questions or comments on this episode, please send us a message over at thescottstedman.com
Lindsey had a strong foundation in her family as they would attend church and have get-togethers at her grandparent's house. This community of family and love, let to a shape in her theology as she would love others, especially those who were less fortunate. As she got older, she begin to see how judgemental the church can be, especially when it came to caring for the poor.
Join us as we hear Lindsey's story of her faith development and where she is now. If you have any questions or comments on this episode, please send us a message over at thescottstedman.com
Josh participated in a new church plant in his area and was blown away by the simplicity of the church model from its infrastructure to its mission. This leads to him, pursuing his ordination and taking an associate pastor position away from home. Three years later, he resigned from the church and is in a season of waiting.
Join us as Josh shares his thoughts on church ministry and his reasons why he left the church. If you have any feedback, feel free to send us an email at our website thescottstedman.com
In the last 20 months, we have seen a surge of individuals sharing their deconstruction stories throughout social media. In the wake of this mass departure from church life, leaders have been conflicted on what deconstruction is. Some say it’s bad, others good, but wherever you fall on the spectrum, the fact is there are people who are dissatisfied with church life. This episode will focus on what deconstruction is, what it is not, and how we can renew our faith development through the process.
In this episode, Scott reflects on some of the themes the movie portrays and how it can shape our lives.
Film for Thought is a segment, where the movies' spiritual and psychological themes get reveal and are used as teachable moments.
In this episode, Scott discusses the hot issue of cancel culture and discusses the origins, what it is, and how we can "cancel" cancel Culture.
In this episode, Scott and Natalie Miller-Moore discuss growing up in the church and how sex was taught, different sources for sex education, and what ways sex will be taught differently to our children.
In this episode, Scott and Cailee Krieger discuss growing up in the church and how sex was taught, how purity culture shaped views of sex, and what ways sex will be taught differently to our children.
In this episode, Scott and Melyssa Trussel discuss growing up in the church and how sex was taught, how purity culture shaped views of sex, and what ways sex will be taught differently to our children.
In this episode, Scott and Tom Stewert discuss the topic of Evangelism and what is the core roots of it, especially when it comes to a COVID-19 world.
In this episode, Scott and John-Mark examine the theology of Salvation and if the modern church is getting the teaching and practice of it wrong.
In this episode, Scott and Ryan take a look at why people attribute natural disasters to God's anger.
In this episode, Scott is joined by Nik Kreiger as they discuss what civic religion is how it shapes our faith.
In this episode, Scott discusses some of the themes in Naughty Dog's The Last of Us: Part 2
Scott discusses the Gen Medium article titled, "These Evangelical Women are Abandoning Trump and their Churches," and why the church is losing membership and not making impacts in their communities.
For Full Article, click on the link below. https://gen.medium.com/these-evangelical-women-are-abandoning-trump-and-the-church-ee8899837fe
Pastor Scott Stedman and Pastor Sarah Wolf discuss the discipline of celebration and how this practice has evolved during COVID-19.
Scott Stedman and John Dull discuss the spiritual discipline of Worship both in a corporate church setting and in our personal lives.
Scott Stedman and Josh Jamison discuss the discipline of service while talking about the unique ways HEART Village helps serve missionaries and those in third-world countries.
For more information about HEART go to https://heartvillage.org/
Scott Stedman and Mandi Hamilton discuss the topic of confession from a personal and community perspective.
Scott Stedman and Sylvia McDorman discuss the topic of Submission from it's blessings to it's challenges in the Christian Life
Scott Stedman and Matt Holman discuss the topic of Solitude and why it is important in Christian life.
Scott Stedman & John-Mark Gleadow discuss the importance of the Spiritual Discipline of Simplicity.
Scott and Ryan discuss Meditation in the Christian faith from misconceptions to practices.
In this episode, Scott discusses some of the history and cultural changes when it comes to the hesitations of people sharing their faith.
Scott talks with Thad Davis in how COVID-19 is affecting us. This was recorded a month ago, so it is interesting to listen to how things have transpired in the four weeks after this had been recorded.
In this episode, Scott discusses the current trend with the Coronavirus, how he is being pro-active with the information, and how to not let fear dictate how you live.
In this episode, Scott discusses the current political climate with the Iowa Caucus, Trump Impeachment, and interesting teaching from Jesus.
In this episode, Scott talks about his week of conversations, gaming, and other situations that made him look at the prejudices in the world, including his own.
In this episode, Scott recounts the week and shares some insights on the water for our wellbeing.
In this episode, Scott talks about getting older, taking risk, and how our mentality can enable/disable us.
In this episode, Scott continues his thoughts on last week's episode by looking at the Amazon Original, "The Boys" and the toxic relationship between the Government and Evangelicals.
In this episode, Scott discusses Marty Sampson's shaky faith, John Cooper's rebuttal, and the major issue with modern Christianity.
In this episode, Scott discusses why white men are so angry from a psychological, sociological, and spiritual perspective.
In this episode, Scott will discuss some of the theological themes of the Kingdom Hearts series.
On this episode, Scott and special guest, Caleb Henry, discuss the details of what went down at the United Methodist Conference 2019 from the detailed plans to what is next for the UMC.
In this episode, Scott addresses the concerns and issues on sexual misconduct that has come out of the Southern Baptist Convention.
On this Valentine's Day, Scott discusses the theme of love and loss from Chungking Express and gives an update on a contest where the winner will win a Criterion movie of their choice.
In this episode, Scott looks at the News Media's handling on the Nathan Phillips & Covington Catholic High Schoolers story
In this episode, Scott will address the health aspects of video games both good and bad.
In this episode, Scott responds to a submitted question on one's faith and one's love for video games.
Scott addresses Lauren Daigle's response to homosexuality and interpreting the response from the Christian Community
Originally recorded on Facebook Live on December 5th, 2018.
In this episode, Scott reviews the film 'Ant-Man & Wasp while reflecting on a spiritual theme from the movie.
In this episode, Scott interview Bek Haris Medina-Guess as he shares his story on being trans from a biological, psychological, social, and spiritual perspective.
in this episode, Scott gives us a review of Ready Player One and gives us a film for thought
In this episode, Scoot reviews the four spiritual films that were released in the month of March. (originally a Facebook live video)
In this episode, Scott revives the Film for Thought segment by looking at two comic book movies and discusses the longevity of the comic genre in film & television.
In this episode, Scott looks at the tragic shooting in Texas while asking the question, "what policy should be in place to protect places of worship?" Later, he then addresses the cynicism on "thoughts and prayers."
Scott talks about the Shooting in Las Vegas, and the Harvey Weinstein scandal and links them all with the psychology of closure.
In this episode, Scott discusses the debate around the NFL, protest, and national anthem.
In this episode, Scott reflects on the events in Charlottesville, Virginia which is only a few communities away from him.
Scott & Ryan discuss their memories on being on Camp Marengo Staff and give an inside look into the life of a staff member.
In this episodic series, we will be discussing the evolution of praise & worship at Camp Marengo. Featuring Zachary Alfrey, Alan Smith, & Dalton Bishop
In this episodic series, Scott will be interviewing the current camp directors at Camp Marengo in Marengo, Ohio.
http://www.campmarengo.com