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Episode 215: The Political Church

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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the problem of politics being proclaimed in the church.  We look at this issue from our own experiences, what statistics say about it, and how to quench the political disdain within our church walls.

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Episode 214: Interim Pastoring with Jeanette Flynn

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In this episode of the Scott Stedman Podcast, We have Jeanette Flynn back with us to discuss Interim Pastoring. We share about the role of the Interim Pastor from Micah and Scott’s experience and how the Interim has a vital role in really helping a church move and grow before the new full-time pastor takes the lead.

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To access Jeannette’s proposal on the importance of Interim work. you access the file here.

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 199: The Great Dechurching

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Scott and Micah discuss an article that lists the reasons and groups of people that had led to 40 million Americans leaving the church in the last few years.  We discuss the four groups featured in this “dechurching,” and the solutions offered to bring people back to church.  

For access to the article, click on the link below:  https://groundswellmovement.substack.com/p/the-great-dechurching

Episode 198 – Subtle Ways Christians are Judgmental

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In this episode, Scott and Micah look at some of the subtle ways Christians can be Judgemental.  We look at some of the innocent and passive-aggressive ways that church people have used their words to judge others from visitors to other church members and pastors.