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/
Emily’s church experience has been different from the rest of our guests. Being involved in church, gave exposure to some of the hypocrisy that she witness in church leadership, as well as questioning the strong emotional output and if that is the Spirit, or just our neuropathways firing off.
Join us as we hear Emily’s story of her church experiences and why she thinks sometimes the church can act more like a cult, than a biblical church. If you have any questions or comments on this episode, please send us a message over at thescottstedman.com
Britta had been a part of the Christian church culture from the time of birth. However, a question asked in a class at a Christian college began to question the church culture she was brought up in and was able to see some of the fallacies in the mega-church culture where she worked at.
Join us as we hear Britta’s story of her faith deconstruction. If you have any questions or comments on this episode, please send us a message over at thescottstedman.com
Ryan Garnes has a passion for ministry and has been involved in church from worship ministry to youth ministry. However, specific events in the leadership of the church had led to his departure from the church and pursue other avenues of ministry outside the church.
Join us as we hear Ryan’s story and his views on ministry in a post-modern world. If you have any questions or comments on this episode, please send us a message over at thescottstedman.com
Veronica grew us having a diverse upbringing within her family and church life. When her family moved to Indiana from Texas, she begin to find a sense of home within the church and at college. However, during her time at a private Christian university, she began to deconstruct her faith as she moved out west to pursue an acting career.
Join us as we hear Veronica’s story of her faith deconstruction and if she will ever decide to be part of a local church after he wild experience at a church in West Hollywood. If you have any questions or comments on this episode, please send us a message over at thescottstedman.com
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
Mandi is a Pastor’s Daughter, who practically grew up in the church. After graduating college and going to work at a megachurch, she began to experience some of the anxiety and fallacies of church life and began to reevaluate what the church is supposed to be.
Join us as we hear Mandi’s story of her faith development and where she is now. If you have any questions or comments on this episode, please send us a message over at thescottstedman.com
Lindsey had a strong foundation in her family as they would attend church and have get-togethers at her grandparent’s house. This community of family and love, let to a shape in her theology as she would love others, especially those who were less fortunate. As she got older, she begin to see how judgemental the church can be, especially when it came to caring for the poor.
Join us as we hear Lindsey’s story of her faith development and where she is now. If you have any questions or comments on this episode, please send us a message over at thescottstedman.com
Josh participated in a new church plant in his area and was blown away by the simplicity of the church model from its infrastructure to its mission. This leads to him, pursuing his ordination and taking an associate pastor position away from home. Three years later, he resigned from the church and is in a season of waiting.
Join us as Josh shares his thoughts on church ministry and his reasons why he left the church. If you have any feedback, feel free to send us an email at our website thescottstedman.com
In the last 20 months, we have seen a surge of individuals sharing their deconstruction stories throughout social media. In the wake of this mass departure from church life, leaders have been conflicted on what deconstruction is. Some say it’s bad, others good, but wherever you fall on the spectrum, the fact is there are people who are dissatisfied with church life. This episode will focus on what deconstruction is, what it is not, and how we can renew our faith development through the process.
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