Phil Van Dyke grew up in a standard protestant Christian home, and the church was a huge part of his faith development and life. When Phil went to a private Christian University, that was when he began to question his faith and the world around him.
Join us as we hear Phil’s story of his faith development and why he has converted to the Catholic Church. If you have any questions or comments on this episode, please send us a message over at thescottstedman.com
Mandi is a Pastor’s Daughter, who practically grew up in the church. After graduating college and going to work at a megachurch, she began to experience some of the anxiety and fallacies of church life and began to reevaluate what the church is supposed to be.
Join us as we hear Mandi’s story of her faith development and where she is now. If you have any questions or comments on this episode, please send us a message over at thescottstedman.com
Lindsey had a strong foundation in her family as they would attend church and have get-togethers at her grandparent’s house. This community of family and love, let to a shape in her theology as she would love others, especially those who were less fortunate. As she got older, she begin to see how judgemental the church can be, especially when it came to caring for the poor.
Join us as we hear Lindsey’s story of her faith development and where she is now. If you have any questions or comments on this episode, please send us a message over at thescottstedman.com
Josh participated in a new church plant in his area and was blown away by the simplicity of the church model from its infrastructure to its mission. This leads to him, pursuing his ordination and taking an associate pastor position away from home. Three years later, he resigned from the church and is in a season of waiting.
Join us as Josh shares his thoughts on church ministry and his reasons why he left the church. If you have any feedback, feel free to send us an email at our website thescottstedman.com
In the last 20 months, we have seen a surge of individuals sharing their deconstruction stories throughout social media. In the wake of this mass departure from church life, leaders have been conflicted on what deconstruction is. Some say it’s bad, others good, but wherever you fall on the spectrum, the fact is there are people who are dissatisfied with church life. This episode will focus on what deconstruction is, what it is not, and how we can renew our faith development through the process.
In this episode, Scott reflects on some of the themes the movie portrays and how it can shape our lives. Film for Thought is a segment, where the movies’ spiritual and psychological themes get reveal and are used as teachable moments.
In this episode, Scott and Natalie Miller-Moore discuss growing up in the church and how sex was taught, different sources for sex education, and what ways sex will be taught differently to our children.
In this episode, Scott and Cailee Krieger discuss growing up in the church and how sex was taught, how purity culture shaped views of sex, and what ways sex will be taught differently to our children.
In this episode, Scott and Tom Stewart discuss the topic of Evangelism and what is the core roots of it, especially when it comes to a COVID-19 world.
In this episode, Scott and John-Mark examine the theology of Salvation and if the modern church is getting the teaching and practice of it wrong.
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