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
A hit TV show sparks a deeper spiritual question. Are we unintentionally living split lives? This week, Pastor Scott uses Severance as a springboard to explore James 1 & Jesus’ teaching on the dangers of hearing God’s Word without living it.
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Jude’s short letter packs a serious message about false teachers, spiritual vigilance, and the mercy of God. In this episode, Pastor Scott uses this challenging book to demonstrate how warning & reassurance can coexist in a life of genuine faith.
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Jesus faced temptation. He learned, grew, and obeyed. But how can that be if He’s God? In this episode, Pastor Scott breaks down this question & shows how Christ’s full humanity and perfect obedience reveals, not reduces, His divine nature.
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Halloween, creation views, politics...hot topics can fracture fellowship in the Church. But what really belongs in the “must-believe” bucket? In this episode, Pastor Scott walks through historic anchors like the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds to show how core doctrine creates room for diverse convictions on secondary matters.
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In a culture that prizes speed and productivity, what does it look like to slow down spiritually? In this episode, Pastor Scott shares how a lesson from hospital chaplaincy became a guide for his walk with Christ.
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In this episode of Footnotes for Faith, Pastor Scott reflects on the recent rise of political violence and its chilling effect on open dialogue. From the Book of Acts to modern voices like Frederick Douglass and David French, Pastor Scott makes the case that Christians should be the strongest advocates for free speech—for all—because the gospel itself depends on it.
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How do you process betrayal without letting it consume you? In this episode, Pastor Scott reflects on Judas’ betrayal of Jesus, the psalmist’s lament, and his own past painful experiences of broken trust.
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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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