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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 202: The Rise of Christian Media

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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 200: Interview with Carma Wood and Nic Stanton-Roark

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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/