The Scott Stedman Podcast

Episode 217: Should Pastors counsel their congregation?

In this episode, Scott and Micah take a suggestion from a listener to discuss pastors counseling their church members.  We discuss the risks, rewards, and even if a pastor should counsel those outside their ministry setting.  
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Episode 216: The Issue with Tithing

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the topic of Tithing and begin to look at the misuse of how modern churches convince people to tithe.  We discuss our experiences with Tithing, how churches can use the tithing concept to shame people, and is tithing supported in the New Testament.
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Episode 215: The Political Church

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the problem of politics being proclaimed in the church.  We look at this issue from our own experiences, what statistics say about it, and how to quench the political disdain within our church walls.
 
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Episode 214: Interim Pastoring with Jeanette Flynn

In this episode of the Scott Stedman Podcast, We have Jeanette Flynn back with us to discuss Interim Pastoring. We share about the role of the Interim Pastor from Micah and Scott's experience and how the Interim has a vital role in really helping a church move and grow before the new full-time pastor takes the lead.
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Episode 213: Volunteering at Large Events

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the role of volunteering at large events (Conferences, Street Teams, etc.)  During this conversation, Scott discusses the care he received when volunteering at a Children Pastor's conference and asks what local churches can do to model these big events to retain volunteers.
 
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Episode 212: Pastoral Burnout

On this episode of the Scott Stedman Podcast, Scott, Micha, and Jordan discuss the topic of Burnout for Church Leaders and Volunteers.  We discuss our perceptions and experiences with burnout, look at recent statistics about burnout, and even give some practical boundaries to help prevent or lessen burnout in your ministry.
 
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Episode 211: 2023 Year in Review

On this episode of the Scott Stedman podcast, we are looking at all the content we produced in the year 2023, and discuss some of our favorite episodes.

Episode 210: Should a Pastor serve in ministry after a Moral Failing?

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the topic of pastoral transitions regarding moral failings. We tackle the complexity around Ministers who left a church for various reasons, from adultery to embezzlement. We look at some of the key things where a minister can be restored to ministry while looking deeper into the work that needs to be done from each denominational credentialing board.

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.