With more information coming out about the toxic church culture at Hillsong, some people have proclaimed that churches that use songs from bigger church organizations (Hillsong, Bethel, Elevation, etc.) in their worship are promoting a toxic theology. Scott and Micah discuss this topic and answer the question “is it right or wrong to use these church’s songs in worship?”
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Episode 141: Should Churches stop live streaming?
StandardIn this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the digital side of church service with live streaming. We discuss churches abandoning digital services, the elements of having excellent online service, and how to have quality without breaking your budget.
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Episode 140 – Church Communications
StandardIn this episode, Scott and Micah discuss church communication and the effective ways it needs to be implemented. We discuss strategy and even digital communication in a way to effectively get the church’s vision and events communicated clearly for impactful ministry.
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Episode 139: Transitions
StandardIn this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the ministry transitions they are making. We discuss what elements make for a smooth transition and what other elements make for a rough transition. Plus, a new segment called, “What is the weirdest thing you experienced this week?”
Episode 138: Church Volunteers
StandardIn this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the vital role volunteers play in the movement of the church. We discuss their importance and even ways church leaders can show gratitude and practice keeping volunteers healthy and happy.
Episode 132: Reactions to Hillsong Exposed – Part 3
StandardIn this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the final episode of the Discovery plus series, “Hillsong Exposed.” We discuss church taxation, hypocrisy, and child sexual abuse.
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Episode 131: Reactions to Hillsong Exposed – Episode 2
StandardScott and Micah discuss the Discovery plus docuseries “Hillsong Exposed.” We look at the second episode and talk about Carl Lentz’s Affair and previous sexual misconduct, the abuse of power in those in church leadership, and look at Brian Houston’s own neglect of handling abuse and misconduct in his church and college
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 128: Tithes and Offerings
StandardIn this episode, Scott and Micah discuss church giving in its biblical and modern forms. We tackle the good, the bad, and the cringy when it comes to church giving from its proclamation from the pulpit to the person who struggles with giving for a variety of reasons.
Episode 127: Deconstruction Reunion – Part 2
StandardScott brings back John-Mark Gleadow, Lindsey Gray, and Mandi Hamilton to discuss the Deconstruction Series and where they are at now with their faith development.
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