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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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Episode 258: Dealing with Death and the Afterlife

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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the topic of death and the afterlife.  We discuss the various views within Christianity about what happens when we die, why pastors need to educate their congregations on life after death, and the importance of hope when dealing with grieving.

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Episode 257: Why Men Still Hate Going to Church?

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In the early 2000s, David Murrow wrote a book titled “Why Men Hate Going to Church?” Close to twenty years later, pastors and church leaders are still weighing in on the possibility and solutions to why men no longer attend church. The Scott Stedman Podcast is made possible by support from our listeners.

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Episode 253: Infants in Church

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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss infants and parents and the challenges they face when bringing their infants into church.  We share the mindset of parents getting their children into the church and the various decisions they need to make.  We also discuss the church administration side, and how some policies can be helpful or hurtful to parents of young children.  We discuss some good practices where the parents and the church can support one another.

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Episode 251: The Importance in Defining your Terminology

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In this episode, Micah discusses a pastor who takes time to define the kind of church they are regarding the LGBTQ community and being a biblical church. Scott brings up the importance of defining terms so that visitors and congregants can understand and follow what a specific church believes and make an informed decision on whether this is the kind of church culture they would like to be a part of.

TikTok video from Community Bible Church defining Affirming –   https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTFCNMEbc/

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Episode 250: Who is Controlling your Worship Services?

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Scott and Micah discuss the issue of control in worship.  Has there been a moment where you were told, as a church leader, that the worship set, sermon, or other worship elements needed to be changed?  Scott and Micah discuss their and others’ experiences when they had to change their “normal flow of worship” or even argued and defied the change being addressed. We also discuss that openness in our worship spaces is the best way as it allows the Triune God to be the object and the controller of worship.

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