In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the impact of Christians labeling other Christians. We navigate the various political labels applied to certain churches and Christians, and how these labels can be destructive to the mission of the Church.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the reasons why Gen-Z is growing rapidly in their faith and ministry, and how that compares to other generations. We discuss some of the things we have seen Gen Z do regarding social media ministry to grassroots movements, and speak from their own experiences as millennials on the call, and the implications of ministry.
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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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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.
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In this episode, Scott discusses the debate around the NFL, protests, and the national anthem.
In this episode, Scott and Micah look at the different documentation churches use for their staff and members. We address Contracts, “covenants”, NDAs, and Cease and Desist letters and debate if these documents do anything to advance the Kingdom of God or fracture it.
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At the end of August, Matt Chandler took a disciplinary leave of absence from Villiage Church over some questionable messages with a woman that was not his wife. Scott and Micah dive into the story and discuss why this scandal seems different than the other church scandals that have come out in the last five years.
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In 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?”
In this throwback episode, Scott looks at the origins of nostalgia, why we reminisce on the past, and how it can be destructive.
Scott 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
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