The Scott Stedman Podcast

Episode 110: Episode 110: Reflections on ”The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” podcast

Scott & Phil discuss their thoughts on the series, "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill" podcast produced by Christianity Today.

Episode 11: The Deconstructing Faith Series: Episode 11 - Megan Allen

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  

Episode 10: The Deconstructing Faith Series: Episode 10 - Emily Haynes

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  

Episode 9: The Deconstructing Faith Series: Episode 9 - Britta Yeager

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    

Episode 8: The Deconstructing Faith Series: Episode 8 - Ryan Garnes

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

Episode 7: The Deconstructing Faith Series: Episode 7 - Veronica Wylie

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   

Episode 6: The Deconstructing Faith Series: Episode 6 - Phil Van

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  

Episode 5: The Deconstructing Faith Series: Episode 5 - Mandi Hamilton

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 

Episode 4: The Deconstructing Faith Series: Episode 4 - John Mark Gleadow

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 

Episode 3: The Deconstructing Faith Series: Episode 3 - Lindsey Gray

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