The Scott Stedman Podcast
Scott Stedman discusses anything from religion, to psychiatry, to entertainment and makes connections between these three.http://thescottstedman.com
Episodes
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss how church leaders interact with teens in their youth group. We discuss whether youth leaders engage with students through social media, which apps to use, and some guidelines for protection for both student and leader.
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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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In this episode, Scott and Micah interview Jordan West, a Worship leader at North Park Church in Meridian Mississippi. Jordan shares his calling to ministry, the highs and lows of his ministry journey, and his experience of leading worship in various sizes of churches. We also discuss the joys and challenges of leading worship in small, mid-size, or large churches and how one's heart will determine success in ministry.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss if Full-Time Ministry is a variable option as a career. We discuss the changes within church culture that make it hard for new ministers to find full-time work, the pay structure for most mid-size to small churches, and how denominational support from the national and state levels can help or harm the growth of equipping churches to have full-time ministers. In our Stories Gone Wild segment,...
Every Year a handful of summer camps from across the United States close down for good. Scott and Micah discuss the value of summer camps in a digital, high-consumption world and their importance in shaping leadership values in children and teens.
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Have you ever looked inside a church and realized there was a flaw in its architecture? As a church leader, have you tried to do a remodel or campaign and realized there are many more structural problems to deal with than first conceived? In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss from their experience some design flaws they have dealt with, and the various ways to meet those challenges.
As our society continues to capture our attention, it can be difficult for youth workers to have every youth participant be at every youth event. Sometimes it can become annoying as the pressure to have a visible and vibrant youth group becomes a source of contention with the congregation and leadership. Scott and Micah explore the pressures and how to make honest connections with the busy lives of modern youth.
In this second episode on leadership transitions, Scott and Micah discuss when it is time for leaders to think about transitioning out of their ministry context. When most church leaders are ready to transition, it is usually too late and the after-effects can be divisive. We explore the intricate details and share our Stories Gone Wild!
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In this two-part episode, Scott and Micah discuss the topic of carelessness when it comes to leadership transitions. Most people can identify some of the big reasons leadership transitions fail, but what about the small moments that can have major consequences? We explore the minute details and share our Stories Gone Wild!
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Have you ever participated in a service where the Pastor said the service is being "led by the Holy Spirit"? As a church leader have you walked up to the pulpit on Sunday Morning and felt the Holy Spirit lead you in a different direction? On this episode, Micah and Scott discuss the moments when the Holy Spirit took control of the services we were leaving and some practical steps that help determine the genuineness of the service...
Last week the UMC had their 2020 General Conference and made some big decisions from their stance on racism to church practices with the LGBTQIA community. Scott and Micah will discuss some of those decisions and how the rest of the Christian world has responded.
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If you had attended a church regularly, you would begin to notice that some things are out of place or that a specific area collects all of the "church junk."
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the reasons why churches accumulate random junk, and how to be good stewards when trying to get rid of it.
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Monday, April 15th, 2024. Pastors in the Church of God movement were updated on the General Director search. In 2023, the Ministries Council sent out a survey to Church leaders to help them figure out the pulse of the movement as the search committee looks for the next General Director. The results from that letter give insight into the mindset, views, and objectives for this search moving forward.
In this episode, Scott and Mic...
In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the use of AI in ministry and how it can be misused or used in ways that can benefit the church. Plus we share our Stories Gone Wild, and Micah announces that he and his wife are having a baby.
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In this episode, We take a look at the scandal that is surrounding T.D. Jakes from when it broke in December of 2023, to how Sean Combs had reignited the investigation. We also look at church leaders, who may be struggling or hiding secret sins, and why they can not come clean and confess their sins to others.
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In this episode, Micah and Scott look at a Christianity Today article and some of the reasons why people, who used to attend church, are no longer attending. We dissect the article and look at some of the reasons listed, debate if church leaders are at fault for the lack of attendance, and what the church landscape has looked like four years after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss some of the odd things people in church leadership say from pastors to church consultants. We look at some of the fallacies that come with such sayings and how they ripple effect on church members.
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In this episode, Micah shares his mental health journey and the changes that have happened since he started to seek help a few years ago. We also discuss the stigma that comes with mental health and how the church can help people who are dealing with a mental illness, regardless of diagnosis.
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On this episode of the Scott Stedman Podcast, Scott and Micah discuss the challenges and ways pastors try to disciple teenagers. We discuss the digital age, and different generational views, and try to find a balance to engaging teens in a church setting.
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In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss our experiences as first-time visitors at a church and offer some sound advice on how your church can make a lasting impression on your church visitors so that they can become lasting members.
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