The Scott Stedman Podcast

Episode 247: Are Churches still in the restoration business?

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss restoring a person who had committed a sin, transgression, wrongdoing, etc.  We discuss the biblical implications of restoration from sin and why so many churches and church leaders do not practice it.
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Episode 246: "When did the church put pastors on trial." The Thomas Oord story

On July 11th, 2024, Religious News Service published an article about Professor Thomas Oord, a member of the Church of the Nazarene. Oord was put on trial for his openness to dialogue with the church about affirming the LGBTQ+ community. This not only led to a trial for charges against Oord, but ultimately led to his dismissal, revoked membership, and an open letter published in Newsweek.
Scott and Micah discuss both articles and break down some of the interesting twist and turns that this story unveils.
Religious News Service Article: https://religionnews.com/2024/07/11/prominent-queer-affirming-theologian-facing-trial-by-church-of-the-nazarene/?fbclid=IwY2xjawE8UyJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQbbiUHVjB90-yOCCS9OzdTV52JUo_1iTqfREq0_Z6-4ekVOumkBd62rQA_aem_U9q7QvJMI-WgM8gxzubgNw
Oord's Newsweek Open Letter: https://www.newsweek.com/defrocked-church-found-guilty-do-not-feel-sorry-1947556
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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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