In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the different ways Churches kick off the year to prepare people for ministry, church life, and their devotion to God. We look at churches’ use of Covenants during this time and question if a church and/or church leader are using covenants correctly.
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Episode 149: Performance Reviews
StandardScott’s weird story about a friend’s performance review spawned a conversation about how the church practices doing a performance review with church leaders. Are they necessary? If so, what are the foundation and the purpose of doing these reviews and who should be doing them? Scott and Micah discuss these questions in hopes to help church leaders assess how these reviews may be helpful or harmful to the church staff and body at large.
Episode 143: Transitions – Part 2
StandardIn this episode, Scott and Micah discuss their first day in their new ministry positions as we share our insights and feelings about our latest roles. Plus, Micah discusses the strange situations with the church he was phased out of and Scott discusses the difference in perceptions of historical events in our “Wierd Things” segment
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Episode 119: 10 Things NOT to say to your Pastor
StandardIn 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 117: Does Calling Matter?
StandardIn this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the concept of calling and does it matter in our modern church culture. We share our experiences and even discuss the trend of “pastor poaching” in this episode.
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Episode 115: Church Culture & Leadership – Part 2
StandardScott & Micah discuss Church culture and the challenges that church leaders face when trying to engage and transform the culture of the communities in which they serve.
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Episode 114: Church Culture & Leadership – Part 1
StandardScott & Micah discuss Church culture and the challenges that church leaders face when trying to engage and transform the culture of the communities in which they serve.
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Episode 111: Film for Thought: Encanto
StandardScott reflects on the Disney film, “Encanto,” while looking at the theme of bridging the generational gap.
Episode 110: Reflections on “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” podcast
StandardScott & Phil discuss their thoughts on the series, “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” podcast produced by Christianity Today.
Episode 96: Discussion on Guidance
LinkEpisode 96: Discussion on Guidance
Scott Stedman and John-Mark Gleadow discuss the spiritual discipline of Guidance