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Episode 276: Should we bring peoples sins before the entire church?

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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss whether church leaders should bring people caught in sin before the congregation.  A year ago, a 17-year-old girl was brought before the church she attended to declare that she had a child out of wedlock during a morning worship service.  Micah and Scott discuss the theology and search the scriptures on whether this is even necessary, or if people misinterpret scripture when it comes to confronting sin in community.

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Episode 273: How to navigate life after being fired from a church

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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss different ways to navigate when one leaves the church, whether through being fired or leaving entirely. We tackle issues of healing, church policy, and even navigating out of ministry into a non-church job.

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Episode 271: What if Scott were the General Director of the Church of God (Anderson)

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Note: Since recording this episode, the National Church of God has called their Interim Director.

In this episode, Micah interviews Scott and asks him what he would do if he were the General Director of the Church of God.  Scott discusses changes in leadership, reaching the next generation of leaders, dealing with responding to divisions culturally and internally in the Church of God, and balancing time between duty, family, and faith.

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Episode 269: Understanding & Navigating Church Scandals.

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In recent weeks, news has exposed a number of church scandals, one of them being Robert Morris at Gateway Church and the other Faithlife Church in New Albany, Ohio. Scott and Micah discuss these scandals and begin to ask questions about how these Scandals keep happening, why it takes so long for these pastors to be tried in court, and some signs to look for that breed a culture of abuse and scandal in churches.

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Episode 267: What the Heck is Happening with the Church of God?

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What is happening with the Church of God (Anderson, IN)?  Recently there have been some new developments with COG-affiliated groups and state ministries that have Scott and Micah scratching their head. 

We discuss Pastor’s Fellowship’s Retreat in May and debate what it means to have “uncompromising teaching” looking at their theme “A Fresh Word on Critical Themes,” and question if the topics are even critical themes. We then look at the events happening at Indiana Ministries and unpack the recent events where pastors have to sign a document agreeing to certain theological issues or risk losing their pastoral credentials.  We discuss whether this is a good thing or not and whether this is even allowed based on the leadership structures of the Church of God.

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Episode 264: Should Churches disclose their Finances with the Congregation?

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In recent years, there have been conversations about churches not disclosing or withholding information regarding their finances. Scott and Micah weigh in on the topic by looking at why churches need to be transparent about their finances and why some churches choose not to disclose that information.

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Episode 262: Authentic vs Perfection in Church Life

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Within social media platforms, there have been conversations among Christian influencers about churches shifting from a perfectionist culture to a more authentic one.  Scott and Micah weigh in on the conversation and discuss the challenges churches have on both sides of the spectrum.  Micah shares the challenges of leading worship authentically when there is a certain look, vibe, and culture when it comes to worship. In contrast, Scott questions if the polished, programmed heavy, perfectionist church culture will kill the authentic churches, which usually breed in smaller church settings.

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Episode 261: Gatekeeping & Transitions in Ministry

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Young ministers have had a hard time trying to advance in ministry due to positions being unavailable or transitions derailed by outgoing ministers.  In this episode, Scott brings up the concept of gatekeeping in ministry where young leaders feel trapped and unable to move up in the ministry.  We look at the challenges young leaders deal with, and why some are leaving the ministry because of it.

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Episode 260: Finding a Career after Ministry

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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the challenges ministers face when they try to find a career outside of ministry.  Scott and Micah had different views on challenges and tips for navigating the secular workforce.  Micah also shares an odd story involving renewing his minister credentials. 

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Episode 259: Ego in Ministry

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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the topic of Ego in Ministry. We look at the ways ego presents itself, how it can affect one’s ministry, and even ways to combat egoism in one’s life and ministry.

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