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Episode 213: Volunteering at Large Events

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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the role of volunteering at large events (Conferences, Street Teams, etc.)  During this conversation, Scott discusses the care he received when volunteering at a Children Pastor’s conference and asks what local churches can do to model these big events to retain volunteers.

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Episode 212: Pastoral Burnout

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On this episode of the Scott Stedman Podcast, Scott, Micah, and Jordan discuss the topic of Burnout for Church Leaders and Volunteers.  We discuss our perceptions and experiences with burnout, look at recent statistics about burnout, and even give some practical boundaries to help prevent or lessen burnout in your ministry.

The Scott Stedman Podcast is made possible by support from our listeners.  We thank listeners like Patty and Scott whose support goes to this podcast’s continual growth and maintenance.  If you want to support the podcast, go to the link below. https://ko-fi.com/thescottstedmanpodcast

Episode 210: Should a Pastor serve in ministry after a Moral Failing?

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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the topic of pastoral transitions regarding moral failings. We tackle the complexity around Ministers who left a church for various reasons, from adultery to embezzlement. We look at some of the key things where a minister can be restored to ministry while looking deeper into the work that needs to be done from each denominational credentialing board.

Episode 209: Cults and the Church

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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the topic of cults and how some of the characteristics that make a group a cult are starting to seep into the church.  Some of those characteristics discussed include allegiance to the pastor, and strict rules given to the people, while leaders are above the rules

Episode 208: Church Ghosting

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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the concept of Church Ghosting and some reasons why the church does not reach out when one leaves the church.  We discuss it from the leadership and member side, some of the misconceptions, and even why the church does not reach out to people who have left it.

Episode 207: Reflections on Ohio’s General Election on Issues 1 & 2

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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the results of Ohio’s General Election and the Passing of Issues 1 and 2.  We talk about the reaction to these two Issues, what they mean, and how the church can respond to the aftermath.

For more information on the wording of these Issues, you can check them out here: https://www.ohiosos.gov/globalassets/elections/2023/gen/issuesreport.pdf

Episode 206: Salvation Competition

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On this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the culture of “winning souls” to Christ, by sharing with other people how many individuals were “saved.” We discuss the attitudes of churches and their leaders, who tend to focus more on the number of salvations instead of discipling people.