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Episode 281: The Legacy of Jimmy Swaggart & John MacArthur

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In July, two powerful figures in evangelical American Christianity had passed away. Jimmy Swaggart, a popular televangelist in the 1980s, redefined what televangelism is today. John MacArthur, who influenced generations with his “true” biblical teachings. In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the good, bad, and ugly of their legacy.

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Episode 244: Challenges returning to Ministry after a Hiatus

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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the challenges pastors face when returning to ministry after taking some time away.  We discuss those challenges and some of the cultural messaging that make returning pastors hesitant to jump back into ministry.

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.

Episode 189: Ashley & Karson Collins

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In this episode, Scott and Micah talk with Ashley and Karson Collins. They both talk about their individual ministry work, church planting, Karson’s brokenness that led to an affair, and the steps they took to reconcile their marriage.

Episode 123: Dealing and Processing Church Hurt

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In this episode, Scott, Micah, and Jordan discuss the woundedness they received from serving in the ministry.  We discuss the pain, the hope, and the lessons learned from those difficult moments.

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Episode 119: 10 Things NOT to say to your Pastor

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In this episode, Scott & Micah discuss an article by Joe McKeever on the Top 10 things not to say to your pastor and dive deep into the rootedness of why such comments are made and how it has affected pastors and the ministry when these hurtful things are said.

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Link to the Article — https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/10-things-you-should-never-say-to-your-pastor.html

Episode 109: Film for Thought – Raya and The Last Dragon

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In this episode, Scott reflects on some of the themes the movie portrays and how it can shape our lives. Film for Thought is a segment, where the movies’ spiritual and psychological themes get reveal and are used as teachable moments.