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
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Episode 192: Reflections on CHOG Town Hall – July 2023
StandardIn 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 asked, Jim Lyons answers to those questions, and some lingering questions and insights.
Episode 189: Ashley & Karson Collins
StandardIn 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.
Episode 188: Pastoral PTSD
StandardIn this episode, Scott and Micah discuss an idea that one of Scott’s professors mentioned about how a minister’s experience in ministry can lead them to have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Scott and Micah talk about their experiences and of other ministers and how the harshness of ministry changes their life and ministry output. Plus, Stories gone wild from Scott searching for the Church of God National Offices and how Presbyterians love us.
Episode 187: Outcome of General Assembly of the Church of God
StandardThis past week, The Church of God (Anderson, IN) had their General Assembly in Tampa, FL. Scott, Micah, and special guest, Trey Oldham talk about their experience at General Assembly from the in-person gatherings, virtual gatherings, and the topics that were discussed.
Episode 185: The Church of God & Church of God Affirm – Part 2
StandardOn June 9th, The Church of God (Anderson, IN) put out a 90-minute Facebook live video in regards to the CHOG Affirm website and addressed where the Church of God Movement believed on the topic of human sexuality in regard to LGBTQIA people. In this episode, Scott, and Micah discuss the video and report on not only the COG view on human sexuality but also looked at how the National Leadership operates and give insight into the credential process for those who stand with the CHOG Affirm stance.
183: The Church of God & Church of God Affirm
StandardOn May 26th, The Church of God (Anderson, IN) put out a post detailing that all official COG correspondence will come from official emails and social media sites and to not be swayed by any other groups claiming to be the Church of God. This vague post leads to speculation and the publicity of Church of God Affirm – people who are/were associated with The Church of God (Anderson, IN), calling on the leadership to affirm LGBTQIA Christians.
In this episode, Scott, Micah, and guest Jordan Halstead discuss who COG Affirm is, did the weak communication from The Church of God, gives more publicity to this group (and others), and what COG does now moving forward (if anything).
Episode 168: Trey Oldham Interview
StandardOn this episode of the Scott Stedman Podcast. Scott and Micah interview Trey Oldham. We talk with Trey about his calling, ministry, and his involvement with the Church of God Leadership Focus.
Episode 129: Switch-Hitting
StandardIn this episode, Scott and Micah discuss why pastors are leading in churches that are not part of their denomination and some of the frustrations within the Church of God (Anderson) and how that is contributing to pastors not finding jobs within.
Episode 124: Women in Ministry
StandardIn this episode, Scott interviews Shannon New Spangler and Mary Stephens about their calling to ministry, some of the challenges they face, and advice for other women who feel the call to ministry. If you love the podcast, become a supporter at https://ko-fi.com/thescottstedmanpodcast
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