The Scott Stedman Podcast

Episode 148: Gimmick Churches

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.

Episode 147: Can Pastors have friends in the churches they serve?

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?   If you like the podcast, share it with your friends and give us a review!   If you like to support the podcast go to https://ko-fi.com/thescottstedmanpodcast

Episode 146: Contracts, NDAs, & Cease and Desist Documents

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. If you like this episode, give us a follow and share it with friends. If you want to support the podcast go click on the link below https://ko-fi.com/thescottstedmanpodcast

Episode 145: The Matt Chandler ”Scandal”

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

Episode 144: Kutless’ Musical Journey

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

Episode 143: Transitions - Part 2

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   If you enjoy this episode, please like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. If you would like to support or advertise on the podcast, go to ko-fi.com/thescottstedmanpodcast

Episode 142: Toxic Worship Theology

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?"

Episode 141: Should Churches stop live streaming?

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.   If you enjoy this episode, please like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. If you would like to support or advertise on the podcast, go to ko-fi.com/thescottstedmanpodcast

Episode 140 - Church Communications

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. If you enjoy this episode, please like, share, subscribe, and give us a review. If you would like to support or advertise on the podcast, go to ko-fi.com/thescottstedmanpodcast

Episode 139: Transitions

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?"