The Scott Stedman Podcast

Episode 209: Cults and the Church

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the topic of cults and how some of the characteristics that make a group a cult are starting to seep into the church.  Some of those characteristics discussed include allegiance to the pastor, and strict rules given to the people, while leaders are above the rules.

Episode 208: Church Ghosting

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the concept of Church Ghosting and some reasons why the church does not reach out when one leaves the church.  We discuss it from the leadership and member side, some of the misconceptions, and even why the church does not reach out to people who have left it.

Episode 207: Reflections on Ohio’s General Election on Issues 1 & 2

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the results of Ohio's General Election and the Passing of Issues 1 and 2.  We talk about the reaction to these two Issues, what they mean, and how the church can respond to the aftermath.
For more information on the wording of these Issues, you can check them out here: https://www.ohiosos.gov/globalassets/elections/2023/gen/issuesreport.pdf

Episode 206: Salvation Competition

On this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the culture of "winning souls" to Christ, by sharing with other people how many individuals were "saved." We discuss the attitudes of churches and their leaders, who tend to focus more on the number of salvations instead of discipling people.

Episode 204: Judgmental Salvation and Kat von D

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss Kat von D's baptism and the wave of judgment towards her from the Christian community.

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