The Scott Stedman Podcast

Episode 294: Reality vs. Expectations with Family Life in Ministry

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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Episode 293: Approaches to Sermon Preperation

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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Episode 292: Update on the Podcast

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the reason why episodes have been sporadic the last month. 
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Episode 291: Dealing with the Christian Labels

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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Episode 290: Responding to the Charlie Kirk Assassination

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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Episode 289: TIPS: Transitional Interim Pastor Services

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/
 

Episode 288: Is it ethical for a pastor's family member to serve on a leadership team?

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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Episode 287: Is the Worship Stage being Abused?

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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Episode 286: Words matter when delivered from the worship stage

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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Episode 285: Why Gen-Z is growing rapidly in their faith and making big changes in the Church Culture

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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