Episode 117: Does Calling Matter?

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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the concept of calling and does it matter in our modern church culture.  We share our experiences and even discuss the trend of “pastor poaching” in this episode.

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Episode 115: Church Culture & Leadership – Part 2

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Scott & Micah discuss Church culture and the challenges that church leaders face when trying to engage and transform the culture of the communities in which they serve.

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Episode 114: Church Culture & Leadership – Part 1

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Scott & Micah discuss Church culture and the challenges that church leaders face when trying to engage and transform the culture of the communities in which they serve.

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Episode 113: The Politically Driven Church

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Has our personal politics infiltrated our sanctuaries?  Does our faith influence our politics or does our politics influence our faith?  Scott & Micah discuss the ins and outs of politics in the church and should politics have a place in the church.

Notes from the Show

The Capitol Attack Signaled a Post-Christian Church, Not a Post-Christian Culture

The Real Origins of the Religious Right

Information on the Johnson Amendment

Episode 112: The State of Worship

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Scott and Micah discuss the topic of worship and answer some of the most burning questions that we have heard through our career in ministry.  Topics such as style, technology, sacraments, and are there certain music that should not be played in services.

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The Deconstruction Faith Series: Episode 10 – Emily Haynes

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Emily’s church experience has been different from the rest of our guests.  Being involved in church, gave exposure to some of the hypocrisy that she witness in church leadership, as well as questioning the strong emotional output and if that is the Spirit, or just our neuropathways firing off.  

Join us as we hear Emily’s story of her church experiences and why she thinks sometimes the church can act more like a cult, than a biblical church.  If you have any questions or comments on this episode, please send us a message over at thescottstedman.com  

The Deconstruction Faith Series: Episode 9 – Britta Yeager

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Britta had been a part of the Christian church culture from the time of birth.  However, a question asked in a class at a Christian college began to question the church culture she was brought up in and was able to see some of the fallacies in the mega-church culture where she worked at.

 Join us as we hear Britta’s story of her faith deconstruction.  If you have any questions or comments on this episode, please send us a message over at thescottstedman.com