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Episode 233: Navigating Various Youth Participants
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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 ho…
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Episode 232: Leadership Transitions - When it is time to Transition?
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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! The Scott …
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Episode 231: Leadership Transition: Carelessness
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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! The Scott Stedman Podcast…
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Episode 230: Spirit-Led Services
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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 …
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Episode 229: Discussions on the UMCGA 2020
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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. The Scott Stedman Podcast is made possible by support from our listeners. We thank lis…
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Episode 228: Why Churches collect junk and How to get rid of it.
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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. The Scott Stedman Podcast is made possible …
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Episode 227: Our response to the COG General Director Update
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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, vi…
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Episode 226: AI and the Church
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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. The Scott Stedman Podcast is made possible by support from our listeners. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott w…
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Episode 225: TD Jakes Scandal and Why Pastor's cannot come clean.
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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. The Scott Stedman Podcast is made poss…
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Episode 224: Why people have not come back to Church Post-Pandemic
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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 …
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Episode 223: Crazy things Church Leaders Say
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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. The Scott Stedman Podcast is made possible by support from our listeners. We thank listeners like Patty and Sco…
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Episode 222: Micah's Mental Health Journey & How the Church can care for those with Mental Health
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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. The Scott Stedman Podcast is made possible by support fr…
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Episode 221: Discipleing Teenagers
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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. The Scott Stedman Podcast is made possible by support from our listeners. We thank listeners l…
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Episode 220: Making an impression on your first time church visitors
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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. The Scott Stedman Podcast is made possible by support from our listeners. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott wh…
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Episode 219: Reflections on the Indiana Ministries Article on Deconstruction
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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. The Scott Stedman Podcast is made possible by support from our listeners. We thank list…
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Episode 218: Reflections on the CHOG Townhall - February 15th.
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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. The Scott Stedman Podcast is made possible by support from our listeners. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott whose support goes to this …
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Episode 217: Should Pastors counsel their congregation?
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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. The Scott Stedman Podcast is made possible by support from our listeners. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott whose suppor…
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Episode 216: The Issue with Tithing
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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. The Scott Stedman Podcast is made possible by support from ou…
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Episode 215: The Political Church
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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. The Scott Stedman Podcast is made possible by support from our listeners. We thank listeners like Patty and Sc…
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Episode 214: Interim Pastoring with Jeanette Flynn
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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. The Scott Stedman Podcast is mad…
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Episode 213: Volunteering at Large Events
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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. The Scott Stedman Podcast is made p…
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Episode 212: Pastoral Burnout
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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. The Scott Stedman Podcast…
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Episode 211: 2023 Year in Review
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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.Kirjoittanut The Scott Stedman Podcast
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Episode 210: Should a Pastor serve in ministry after a Moral Failing?
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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 f…
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Episode 209: Cults and the Church
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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.…
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