The Scott Stedman Podcast

Episode 203: Pastor Appreciation

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the creation of pastor appreciation month, ways churches show love to their pastors, and why it is important to appreciate your pastor.

Episode 202: The Rise of Christian Media

In this episode, Scott and Micha discuss the continual influx of Christian Media from TV shows like The Chosen, and Shiny Happy People, to Movies like God's Not Dead and The Ressurection of Gavin Stone. We discuss the increase in both the encouraging and discouraging amount of Christian content as we wrestle with whether it will continue to grow or decline in the next few years.

Episode 201: Community Outreach

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the foundational ways that Community Outreach can be successful and what factors define success.
 
 

Episode 200: Interview with Carma Wood and Nic Stanton-Roark

In this episode, Scott interviews Carma Wood and Nic Stanton-Roark, the founders of the CHOGAffirm movement. We discuss their journey to creating their movement, the responses they have received, and what is next for COGAffirm moving forward.
 
To learn more about CHOG Affirm you can go to their website https://www.chogaffirm.com/

Episode 199: The Great Dechurching

Scott and Micah discuss an article that lists the reasons and groups of people that had led to 40 million Americans leaving the church in the last few years.  We discuss the four groups featured in this "dechurching," and the solutions offered to bring people back to church.  
For access to the article, click on the link below:  https://groundswellmovement.substack.com/p/the-great-dechurching

Episode 198 - Subtle Ways Christians are Judgmental

In this episode, Scott and Micah look at some of the subtle ways Christians can be Judgemental.  We look at some of the innocent and passive-aggressive ways that church people have used their words to judge others from visitors, to other church members, and pastors.

Episode 197: Multiple Services

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the purpose of having multiple services. We discuss the benefits, shortcomings, and solutions to build a sense of community through various services.

Episode 196: Wesleyans and the LGBTQ Minority

in this episode, Scott and Micah discuss an article about the history of the Wesleyan churches and how they have an account of sticking up for minority groups since its foundations.  Regarding the LGBTQ, it seems like Wesleyan churches are not living up to defending this minority group.  We look deep into the article and try to figure out why that is.  Plus, we respond to a comment from the last podcast's topic, and stories gone wild.
 
https://hoosierwriter.wordpress.com/2023/08/31/wesleyans-and-the-lgbtq-minority/

Episode 52 - National Anthem, NFL, and the Art of Disagreeing

In this episode, Scott discusses the debate around the NFL, protests, and the national anthem.

Episode 195: Stewardship

In this episode, Scott, Micah, and special Guest Scott E. Stedman discuss the concept of Stewardship in ministry and the professional workplace. We discuss the topics of transitions, succession, and how the church can develop a plan to keep the church thriving for many years.