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
In a world shaped by conflict, what does faithfulness to Jesus actually look like? In this episode of the podcast, Pastor Scott takes a step back from the headlines to examine how Christians have historically understood war, violence, and moral responsibility. Along the way, he invites you to do something many avoid: form your own conviction.
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Sometimes seeing a story changes how you hear it. In this episode, Pastor Scott shares how a vivid retelling of Joshua brought new weight to some old truths. Highlighting Israel’s struggle in the wilderness, the radical grace shown to Rahab, & the sobering consequences of rebellion, this weeks episode is a reminder that God’s character hasn’t softened over time...& neither have His expectations.
Moses tried everything to avoid God’s assignment, even asking Him to send someone else. In this episode, Pastor Scott examines the humanity behind Moses’ hesitation & also shares a personal story of surrender from his own life.
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Hebrews contains some of the Bible’s strongest warning passages. Do they teach that a true believer can lose salvation? In this episode, Pastor Scott explores the difference between proximity to faith & saving faith, the meaning of apostasy, & how Scripture interprets Scripture when wrestling with difficult texts.
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Why does God sometimes seem silent or distant, especially during hardship? In this episode, Pastor Scott examines the biblical promise of God’s nearness through the stories of Jacob & the disciples who walked with Jesus without realizing it. Occasionally, we need a reminder that God’s presence is not dependent on our awareness.
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What happens when clear biblical promises are qualified by fear & fine print? In this episode, Pastor Scott tackles a popular but troubling view of eternal security.
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“Judge not” is one of the most quoted (and misunderstood) phrases in all of Scripture. For the first episode of 2026, Pastor Scott unpacks Jesus’ words from Matthew & John 7 to explain how Scripture condemns hypocrisy, not moral discernment.
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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
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