Casual Conversations by Momentum Ministries

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, on Evangelicalism being a mood…and today Dr. Spaulding returns to Casual Conversations to discuss how feelings have replaced faith, and how to guard against it.

In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Rev. Chris Shallenberger, Lead Pastor at New Life Community Church in Monticello, Iowa.  He also serves as the Evangelism Director for Momentum Ministries.  Today they are discussing what Easter really means and whether its message is still relevant to us today.

In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Dr. Stan Reeder, USA/Canada Regional Director at The Church of the Nazarene.   In today’s discussion they will talk about how the Church of the Nazarene reversed a 20-year decline by... · coming together in unity · blessing our community · bringing people to Jesus · becoming Christlike disciples

The script at Casual Conversations has been 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 new Evangelism Director with Momentum Ministries.  In this episode, they will be digging deeper into the term 'eisegesis' and discussing how to interpret Script...

In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Bruce Evans, retired Professor of Biochemistry at Huntington University.  Pastor Scott and Bruce discuss a scientific journey of faith and the importance of sharing our faith stories with others.  

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, on Evangelicalism being a mood…and today Dr. Spaulding returns to Casual Conversations to discuss “Artificial Intelligence and the University.”

The script at Casual Conversations has been flipped 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 new Evangelism Director with Momentum Ministries.  In this episode, Pastor Chris will be asking Pastor Scott about the terms 'exegesis' and 'eisegesis'.  What do they mean?  Why d...

In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Felix Hollin, an author who graduated from Mount Vernon Nazarene University with him back in 1979.  Felix shares about his life and how God has inspired him to write and bring Scripture to life through the pages of his writings.  His book titles include:  Jephthah, Free Man of God; Jeriel, King of Gibeon; Debbie's Song; and The King of the Jews and...

In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Rev. Joe Young, Pastor at Northeast Community Church of the Nazarene in Grand Rapids who also serves as the Intercultural Ministries Director for the Michigan District.  Pastor Scott and Pastor Joe discuss the topic of Immigration from a missionary’s perspective.

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, on Evangelicalism being a mood…and today Dr. Spaulding returns to Casual Conversations to discuss “Bonhoeffer:  Religionless Christianity.”

In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Rev. Wes Ball, Lead Pastor at Liberty Mills Church of the Nazarene in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Pastor Scott asked him to discuss a message that he shared recently on a Mission’s Cruise about how we should “Eat the Scroll”.

Grab a cup of coffee and join our host Pastor Scott Wade as he talks to Daniel Allison and Freddie Blanton, co-hosts of  First Sip , a daily podcast that will help you "Get your mind right" for the day.  Both Daniel and Freddie are business leaders in the Upstate of South Carolina.  Daniel is an Outreach Specialist and Freddie is part of Bobcat of Spartanburg.  You can find  First Sip  b...

In this episode, join Host Pastor Scott Wade and Dr. William McCorkle, Associate Professor of Education at the College of Charleston, as they discuss the state of immigration in the U.S.  Change in immigration policy is needed and possible if we can learn to work together.  Information and inspiration will help us move forward as a nation of immigrants.  Will is a volunteer with Practice Mercy and...

In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews returning guest, Dr. Henry Spaulding, retired President of Mt. Vernon Nazarene University.  Today Dr. Spaulding discusses with Scott the term “secularization”.  

Pastor Rod Walley, Lead Pastor at Charleston Calvary Church of the Nazarene in Goose Creek, SC along with Pastor Scott Wade discuss the recent Fireschool Ministries weekend.  To learn more about the ministry in Goose Creek, visit their website at  ⁠charlestoncalvary.org⁠ . For information about Fireschool Ministries go to  ⁠fireschoolministries.com⁠

In this episode, Shannon Anderson - Author, Teacher, and Speaker - talks with Pastor Scott Wade about the importance of our stories in sharing hope and encouragement.  To find out more about Shannon and her work visit her website at  shannonisteaching.com .  You can also contact her on the Christian Women's Speakers website,  womenspeakers.com/ . (She speaks at all kinds of events, not just women'...

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, on Evangelicalism being a mood…and today Dr. Spaulding returns to Casual Conversations to discuss the question, “Are Nazarenes really Wesleyan?”  

In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Rev. Tom Govin from Lynn Church of the Nazarene.  Tom joins us as we continue our “Sermon in a Sack” series and he shares his most memorable Christmas gift with Pastor Scott.  

In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Pastor Jayden Savage from Pelion Church of the Nazarene.  Jayden joins us as we continue with our “Sermon in a Sack” series and shares her most memorable Christmas gift with Pastor Scott.  

In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Joy Mosley, Vice President of Government and Strategic Relations for the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities.  Join us as we continue with our “Sermon in a Sack” series as Joy shares her most memorable Christmas gift with Pastor Scott.  

In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Rev. Rod Walley who is Lead Pastor from Charleston Calvary Church of the Nazarene in Goose Creek.  Rod is the first to be interviewed in our Christmas “Sermon in a Sack” series and shares with Scott what his all-time favorite Christmas gift is and how God will sometimes stretch us to reach our full potential in Him.  Join us as we jump full swing into...

In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Crystal Bramlett from Manning New Start.  She is a teacher at Manning High School and has a heart for the Lord and a passion to serve others.  As we enter this week of Thanksgiving, Crystal shares with us her testimony of walking through years of “want” and “disappointment” to seeing God’s faithfulness playing out in His perfect plan and timing as she...

This is a special “Spiritual Conversations Edition” and in this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Rev. Ken Dove, Renewal Ministries Coordinator for the Church of the Nazarene.  Pastor Dove shares the importance of sharing Jesus with people that we encounter on a daily basis in a real authentic way.     Check out www.kendove.com to see how you can partner with him in ministry.

In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews returning guest, Dr. Henry Spaulding, retired President of Mt. Vernon Nazarene University.  Today Dr. Spaulding defines the term “Radical Orthodoxy” and discusses what it means to society today. 

In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Monte Cyr, Global Missionary of the Mesoamerica Region with the Church of the Nazarene.  Monte discusses what life’s like on the mission field and how things have changed over the years as his family has served abroad.  He shares stories with Scott about the different people that he has encountered in ministry and the lives that have been impacted with...