The Scott Stedman Podcast

Episode 245: Questions and Reactions to the Church of God Interim Director Position

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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Episode 244: Challenges returning to Ministry after a Hiatus

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.

Episode 243: Scott's Two Year Anniversary at BUMC

In this episode, Micah interviews Scott as he completes his second work anniversary at Bexley United Methodist Church.
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Episode 242: Micah's Rant on Older Pastors views on Mental Health

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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Episode 241: Tension between Pastor's kids and their Parents

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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Episode 240: Scott Preaching for the First Time in a Long Time

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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Episode 239: How to properly engage youth through social media.

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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238: How should Christians respond to the Trump Assassination Attempt?

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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Episode 237: Interview with Jordan West

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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Episode 236: Is Full Time Ministry a viable Career?

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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