Episode 240: Scott Preaching Again after a Long Hiatus

In this episode, Micah interviews Scott as he preached a sermon last Sunday, the first in a long time. Scott talks about his experience and feelings and advises anyone else who may have been a lead pastor but has not preached in a while and is returning to preparing a sermon.

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Episode 236: Is Full-Time Ministry a Viable Career?

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss if Full-Time Ministry is a variable option as a career. We discuss the changes within church culture that make it hard for new ministers to find full-time work, the pay structure for most mid-size to small churches, and how denominational support from the national and state levels can help or harm the growth of equipping churches to have full-time ministers. In our Stories Gone Wild segment, we share birthing stories to celebrate Micah’s new addition to his family!

Episode 232: Leadership Transitions – When is the time to transition?

In this second episode on leadership transitions, Scott and Micah discuss when it is time for leaders to think about transitioning out of their ministry context. When most church leaders are ready to transition, it is usually too late and the after-effects can be divisive. We explore the intricate details and share our Stories Gone Wild!

Episode 231: Leadership Transition: Carelessness

In this two-part episode, Scott and Micah discuss the topic of carelessness when it comes to leadership transitions. Most people can identify some of the big reasons leadership transitions fail, but what about the small moments that can have major consequences? We explore the minute details and share our Stories Gone Wild!

Episode 230: Spirit-Led Services

Have you ever participated in a service where the Pastor said the service is being “led by the Holy Spirit”? As a church leader have you walked up to the pulpit on Sunday Morning and felt the Holy Spirit lead you in a different direction? On this episode, Micah and Scott discuss the moments when the Holy Spirit took control of the services we were leaving and some practical steps that help determine the genuineness of the service.

Episode 224: Why people have not come back to Church Post-Pandemic

In this episode, Micah and Scott look at a Christianity Today article and some of the reasons why people, who used to attend church, are no longer attending. We dissect the article and look at some of the reasons listed, debate if church leaders are at fault for the lack of attendance, and what the church landscape has looked like four years after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Episode 223: Crazy Things Church Leaders Say

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss some of the odd things people in church leadership say from pastors to church consultants. We look at some of the fallacies that come with such sayings and how they ripple effect on church members.

Episode 220: Making an Impression on your first-time church visitors

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss our experiences as first-time visitors at a church and offer some sound advice on how your church can make a lasting impression on your church visitors so that they can become lasting members.

Episode 217: Should Pastors counsel their congregation?

In this episode, Scott and Micah take a suggestion from a listener to discuss pastors counseling their church members. We discuss the risks, rewards, and even if a pastor should counsel those outside their ministry setting.

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Episode 215: The Political Church

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.