Episode 265: Reflections on Bishop Mariann Budde’s message to Donald Trump

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During the inaugural prayer service, Bishop Mariann Budde preached a message that upset President Trump.  Scott and Micah discuss the moment and debate whether or not it was an appropriate time for that service.  Micah thinks it was not the appropriate time to have that message presented due to the nature of the service, where Scott took a different stance.  Aside from the prayer service, we discuss the pastor’s from the pulpit and when or when not is a time to speak on timely events, or is it challenging due to our culture today.  

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Episode 254: Navigating the Aftermath of the 2024 Election

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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the aftermath of the 2024 election. We discuss mixed messages from the media, people’s reactions to the results, and even religious messaging that seems to be communicated unwisely.

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238: How should Christians respond to the Trump Assassination Attempt?

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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss our reactions to the Trump Assassination in Butler, Pa. We also look at what other churches, pastors, and other Christians have responded to it, and the implications of how it shapes our faith development and witness.

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Episode 215: The Political Church

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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.

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Episode 171: Who Killed the Prayer Meeting?

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On this podcast, Micah and Scott discuss the article “Who Killed the Prayer Meeting?” by Paul E. Miller and discuss their experiences with prayer meetings, the blessings, and disappointments in those prayer meetings, and discuss weather, flubs, and playing drums in the “Stories Gone Wild” segment.

To access the article, click the link below.

https://www.crossway.org/articles/who-killed-the-prayer-meeting/

Episode 137: Should Pastors preach politics from the pulpit?

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In the wake of the Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade, a number of church leaders have used their platforms to discuss the ruling during religious services.  Scott and Micah share their experiences and debate the question if pastors should proclaim political issues from the pulpit.

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Episode 115: Church Culture & Leadership – Part 2

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Scott & 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

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Scott & 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 113: The Politically Driven Church

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Has our personal politics infiltrated our sanctuaries?  Does our faith influence our politics or does our politics influence our faith?  Scott & Micah discuss the ins and outs of politics in the church and should politics have a place in the church.

Notes from the Show

The Capitol Attack Signaled a Post-Christian Church, Not a Post-Christian Culture

The Real Origins of the Religious Right

Information on the Johnson Amendment

The Deconstructing Faith Series: Episode 6 – Phil Van Dyke

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Phil Van Dyke grew up in a standard protestant Christian home, and the church was a huge part of his faith development and life.  When Phil went to a private Christian University, that was when he began to question his faith and the world around him.

 Join us as we hear Phil’s story of his faith development and why he has converted to the Catholic Church.  If you have any questions or comments on this episode, please send us a message over at thescottstedman.com