Casual Conversations by Momentum Ministries

We are excited to say that "The Show Must Go On!" Our very own Pastor Chris Shallenberger, Evangelism Director of Momentum Ministries, takes up the reigns during the down time of Casual Conversations and starts by asking the question "Are you a patient person?"

In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Rev. Craig Vasey, Associate Pastor of Discipleship at New Life Community Church of the Nazarene in Monticello, IA. Pastor Craig discusses an unusual opportunity to share the presence of God.  The video version of this Casual Conversations' episode is now available on our YouTube channel !

In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Rev. Alan Riley, Lead Pastor at Bamberg Church of the Nazarene.   From Culinary School to Pastoring, Pastor Alan shares how God put all the ingredients of his life together into an amazing story of grace and growth! A new video episode of Casual Conversations is now available on YouTube!

In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews returning guest, Dr. Henry Spaulding, retired President of Mt. Vernon Nazarene University.  In past conversations, he has spoken on the challenges of Christian higher education, Fundamentalism, Artificial Intelligence…and today Dr. Spaulding returns to Casual Conversations to discuss the recent historical phenomenon of the mega church.  

In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews James McCarthy as he shares with him how he got sober and truly found God.  Now James is helping other men find deliverance from alcohol and leading them to Jesus!  

In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Ken Betancourt of Charleston, SC as he shares God’s heart to see people from every tribe, tongue, and nation in worship before Him.  Ken encourages Pastor Scott that we can all be a part of God’s purpose to reach the nations!

In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Rev. Craig Vasey, Associate Pastor at New Life Community Church of the Nazarene in Monticello, IA.  Pastor Craig shares his story with Pastor Scott of making room for God by giving the little moments to God, by learning to tell himself no, and by surrendering his timeline to God.

In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Rev. David F. Nixon; Retired District Superintendent of the Southern Florida District for the Church of the Nazarene, Preacher, Teacher & Author who lives in Irmo, SC.  In today’s conversation, Pastor David discusses with Pastor Scott the extraordinary power of prayer & fasting.    Pastor David’s book is available on Amazon, “ Unleashing the Su...

In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews returning guest, Dr. Henry Spaulding, retired President of Mt. Vernon Nazarene University.  In past conversations, he has spoken on the challenges of Christian higher education, Antisemitism, Artificial Intelligence…and today Dr. Spaulding returns to Casual Conversations to discuss how we can sing even in the midst of anger, fear and hurt.

In our final episode of New Year’s Solutions, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Steve Krampitz as he shares his journey from loss to foster care to Christ.  After Steve came to know Christ, he enrolled at Olivet Nazarene University and began to collect and digitize vinyl records.  Listen to how God has used music to minister to him and through him in so many ways over his life.     Be sure to dive deep...

A new episode of  Casual Conversations  is available now! In our 4th week of New Year’s Solutions, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Rev. Jeremy Reese, Assistant District Superintendent for the SC District of the Church of the Nazarene and Lead Pastor of Aiken Ebenezer.  They discuss how we need to say “yes” to God daily in 2026.  

In our third week of New Year’s Solutions, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Dr. Henry Spaulding (Retired from Mount Vernon Nazarene University) and Dr. Bruce Evans (Retired from Huntington University).  They discuss what it means to be fearfully and wonderfully made.

In our second week of New Year’s Solutions, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Craig Vasey, Associate Pastor at New Life Community Nazarene Church in Monticello, IA.  Frustrated with the failure of all his resolutions, Pastor Craig put God at the center of his life and discovered real solutions.  Hear his story in song at  https://youtu.be/yIejnGToWHQ  

In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Julene Tegerstrand, founder of Everyday Peacemaking with her husband, Steve.  In today’s conversation, Julene discusses with Pastor Scott how we can move away from the hostility that marked 2025 and experience peace in 2026.    For more information – or to schedule them for your group – contact Julene at  JuleneT@everydaypeacemaking.org .  Visit their...

A new episode of  Casual Conversations  is available now! In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Wendy Damron, CEO of Palmetto Promise Institute.   In today’s conversation, Wendy shares with Pastor Scott the up and down story of Private School Choice funding in SC.   Visit PalmettoPromise.org and  scschoolchoice.com  for more information and to donate/get involved contact Wendy @ wendy@palm...

Join us as our host, Scott Wade, talks about the first Christmas with his new name.  Click here for Scott’s books  Wisdom for the Way  and  The Disciples’ Compass  .  Please visit our  giving page  to support this ministry.

In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Rev. Tom McCrea, Lead Pastor at The Gathering Place Church of the Nazarene in Hartsville, SC.   In today’s conversation, Pastor Tom tells Pastor Scott about how his most memorable childhood Christmas present of a video game builds up faith and fellowship factors.

In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Dr. Stan Reeder, USA/Canada Regional Director at The Church of the Nazarene.   In today’s conversation, Dr. Stan tells Pastor Scott about how a Christmas gift of binoculars reminds him that God sees us every season of the year!

This week enjoy a special “Encore Presentation” of Casual Conversations where Rev. Scott Wade sat down with Rev. Tom Govin - Nazarene Pastor from Lynn, Indiana – as he shared about the “Best Christmas Invitation” anyone could receive!

The 9th episode of the special series of  Casual Conversations called “What’s that mean?”  is available now! The script at Casual Conversations is being flipped once again and Pastor Scott Wade goes from interviewer to interviewee.  Rev. Chris Shallenberger, Lead Pastor at New Life Community Church of the Nazarene in Monticello, IA is the Evangelism Director with Momentum Ministries.  In this epis...

In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Cheryl Crouch, Global NMI (Nazarene Missions International) Director for the Church of the Nazarene.  Pastor Scott listens as Cheryl tells the story of God’s grace at work in her life.      

In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews returning guest, Dr. Henry Spaulding, retired President of Mt. Vernon Nazarene University.  In past conversations, he has spoken on the challenges of Christian higher education, Fundamentalism, Artificial Intelligence…and today Dr. Spaulding returns to Casual Conversations to discuss the history and various expressions of just war.  

The script at Casual Conversations is being flipped once again and Pastor Scott Wade goes from interviewer to interviewee.  Rev. Chris Shallenberger, Lead Pastor at New Life Community Church of the Nazarene in Monticello, IA is the Evangelism Director with Momentum Ministries.  In this 8th episode of "What's that mean?", they will be discussing living in light of eternity.  

In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Rev. Jeremy Reese, Assistant District Superintendent for the SC District of the Church of the Nazarene and Senior Pastor of Aiken Ebenezer.  Pastor Scott listens as Pastor Jeremy shares his story of what the fast-paced life of a church planter and church administrator looks like.  “It’s not balance; it’s all about adjustments!”  7

In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Rev. Scott Huff, Associate Pastor at Coastal Community Church in West Ashley area of Charleston.  Pastor Scott discusses with Pastor Scott the key role of the church in salvation, faith formation, and compassion.