The Scott Stedman Podcast

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.

Episode 194: Vacation Bible School

Scott and Micah discuss vacation bible school from its origins, to how it has shifted over the last decade. We discuss the variety of ways and methods of doing a VBS, writing your own VBS, and whether is VBS still a great outreach program for children and families.

Episode 193: Church Health and Lifecycles

Scott, Micah, and Guest Jeannette Flynn discuss Church health and its lifecycles in this episode. We talk in detail about the life cycles of churches, why so many churches get stuck, and when is an excellent time to seek a coach to help with the next steps in your church for growth and longevity

Episode 192: Reflections on CHOG Town Hall - July 2023

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the recent Town Hall presentation that the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana), released in July 2023. We look at the questions that were asked, Jim Lyons answers to those questions, and some lingering questions and insights.

Episode 191: The Dos and Don’ts of Planning Conventions

In this episode, Scott discusses his time at a youth convention and notices some of the shortcomings of that convention compared to one he attended back in January.  Scott and Micah begin to discuss what are some practical things that one needs to do in developing or planning a convention that will make it smooth throughout the entirety of the event.

Episode 190: Team Building for Churches

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the role of team building in ministry. We look at the benefits, reasons why most churches do not do team building, and some practical ways for churches to have team building, without breaking the bank. 

Episode 189: Ashley & Karson Collins

In this episode, Scott and Micah talk with Ashley and Karson Collins. They both talk about their individual ministry work, church planting, Karson's brokenness that led to an affair, and the steps they took to reconcile their marriage.