Footnotes For Faith
Pastor Scott Fisher invites listeners to explore meaningful conversations that go beyond the pulpit, delving into contemporary issues through the lens of Scripture. Whether you're a believer seeking spiritual growth or simply curious about the Christian faith, this podcast aims to offer thoughtful insights and inspiration.
Episodes
As summer gives way to fall, Pastor Scott discusses family, milestones, and the rhythm of ministry seasons. He also opens up about his lifelong pattern of melancholy during this time and how therapy, prayer, and reflection have helped him learn to “sit with sadness.”
Outro Song: John Prine - Summer's End
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What would an existence with built-in breathing room look like? In this episode, Pastor Scott explores the need for emotional, physical, and spiritual margin, drawing from Dr. Richard Swenson’s book and the example of Jesus unhurried life.
Margin by Richard A. Swenson
“Moving from Solitude to Community to Ministry” by Henri Nouwen
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What does it mean to love your wife as Christ loved the Church? In this episode, Pastor Scott reflects on 41 years of marriage, Scripture from Ephesians 5, and the deep responsibility husbands carry to love, sacrifice, and nurture.
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David’s cry in Psalm 13, “How long, O Lord?” captures something many of us feel but don’t always express. In this episode, Pastor Scott explores what it means to bring our real emotions before God. Through biblical insights and personal reflections, he breaks down how lament & waiting can lead to worship—and how faith doesn’t mean pretending everything’s okay.
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As antisemitism resurges globally, how should Christians respond? In this episode, Pastor Scott addresses common misunderstandings about the New Testament’s portrayal of Jewish people & acknowledges the Church's painful role in perpetuating the problem.
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Why the Jews? (13-minute video)
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**This episode contains personal reflections that include discussion of mental illness and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.**
Pastor Scott shares deeply personal reflections ahead of Father’s Day, reading letters from his late father and exploring the long journey of grief, healing, and grace following suicide and loss.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
We often believe we know what others think, but do we? In this Episode, Pastor Scott unpacks how self-awareness, asking clarifying questions, and resisting labels can help us love others more like Jesus.
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Can we trust a God we don’t fully understand? From Joseph to Jesus, Scripture consistently shows us how human evil never derails God’s plan. In this episode, Pastor Scott reflects on what this truth means for our failures, our faith, and our future.
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Why does Jesus’ full humanity matter? In this episode, Pastor Scott unpacks early skepticism from Jesus’ own family and how understanding His true human nature should deepen our faith and confidence in His ability to relate to our own struggles.
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In this episode, Pastor Scott tackles a thoughtful listener question: What does God expect us to know about Scripture?
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Reflecting on a tense conversation that led him to examine emotional boundaries, Pastor Scott offers encouragement to listeners who struggle with misplaced guilt. He also calls for a more empathetic approach to supporting victims of abuse within Christian communities, challenging harmful advice sometimes found in churches.
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In this episode, Pastor Scott reflects on his lifelong love of birds and what they reveal about God’s care, creation, and our spiritual growth. From mourning doves to the words of Jesus, discover how nature teaches us resilience and trust.
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What does it mean to stand for what is right in a world filled with injustice? This episode delves into the life of Joseph of Arimathea, a man who refused to consent to the wrongful condemnation of Jesus. His example challenges us to live with integrity, even when we feel powerless.
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In this episode, Pastor Scott explores the challenges of prayer, sharing personal struggles and scriptural insights to encourage listeners to trust in God's plan. He also covers the ACTS model—and how it aligns with Jesus’ teachings in the Lord’s Prayer to help focus your time with God.
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Can we be confident without being prideful? In this episode of Footnotes for Faith, Pastor Scott explores the fine line between humility and self-doubt. Through Scripture, he unpacks how true humility is about self-sacrifice, not self-loathing, and how confidence in God’s gifts differs from arrogance.
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In this special episode, Pastor Scott introduces the producer behind Footnotes for Faith—his son, Scott Jr. Together, they share humorous family stories, the origins of the podcast, and the challenges of growing up with a shared name. Scott Jr. also shares his experiences as a pastor’s/missionary kid, from early struggles with legalism to rediscovering faith in adulthood.
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Why do so many see Christians as judgmental? In this episode, Pastor Scott breaks down how spiritual arrogance has hindered the Church’s witness & explores Jesus’ strong warnings against self-righteousness, using examples from the Pharisees.
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What does Scripture say about transactional love? In this episode, Pastor Scott explores the distinction between give-and-take relationships and the unconditional love that Jesus exemplified. He also unpacks the difference between loving others unconditionally & accepting harmful behaviors.
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Feeling inadequate? You’re not alone. So did Moses. In this episode, Pastor Scott shares his personal journey from teenage struggles to a call to ministry, highlighting God's ability to work through weakness.
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Drawing from Scripture, Oswald Chambers, and personal pastoral experiences, Pastor Scott tackles the tough questions around suffering in this week episode. Why does it happen, and where is God in the midst of it?
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