Footnotes For Faith

What do we do when we feel disconnected from God? Do these dry seasons of faith have a purpose? Is struggling like this normal? Pastor Scott tackles these questions & more with the help of C.S. Lewis in this week's episode.  Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org

With the 2024 Presidential election right around the corner, Pastor Scott discusses his view of the church's role during this tumultuous season. What exactly does it mean to be an evangelical Christian? Can there be unity despite our many differences? He then reads a recently released statement/confession by a group of Evangelical thought leaders.  Full Statement: http://www.evangelicalconfes...

Pastor Scott shares the reason for there being no podcast last week & how that experience prompted what he shares in today's episode. How do we support someone who is going through the grieving process? It's a simple question, but one we often overcomplicate the answer to. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org

In this episode, Pastor Scott shares a passage from one his favorite books of the Bible Ecclesiastes. He also recalls a powerful experience he had during a high school assembly about how to look at one's life in the context of a book with many different chapters. Finally, he discusses difficult but powerful life of Abraham Lincoln.  Click here to send us a text message! For comments, question...

In this episode, Pastor Scott reads an email from a listener who shares their struggle in carving out daily alone time with God.  He then dives into the history of the phrase & idea behind "What would Jesus do?" and how its impact has been used for both positive and negative applications within the Christian Faith.   Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or su...

How do we discern the will of God in our lives? It's a question that Dr. Barret Fisher has thought about a lot. In this episode, he shares his own personal experiences and insights regarding this important topic.  Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org

In this very special episode of the podcast, Pastor Scott's older brother, Dr. Barret Fisher shares his fascinating & powerful conversion experience.  Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org

Spending daily time alone with God is an important aspect of the Christian Faith. However, it can often be difficult to be consistent. In this episode, Pastor Scott discusses his own journey with this process & where we can look in Scripture for how Jesus modeled this practice. He also gives some practical tips on how to make it easier to turn this process into a habit.  Click here to send us...

The podcast returns this week after a brief hiatus! Pastor Scott & his wife Maura took a trip to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary! While on this trip, Pastor Scott was reminded of an incredibly pivotal spiritual experience he had forty-five years ago in Massachusetts.  Outro Song: Harry Chapin - Someone Keeps Calling My Name Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions...

The Bible says a lot about idolatry and its dangers. Why was it difficult for people in the Old Testament to abstain from making images of God? Why was (and is) this such an important commandment? What does having "idol's" look like for us in modern times? Pastor Scott discusses all this & more in this week's episode!  Click here to send us a text message! For comments, que...

In this episode, Pastor Scott gives his perspective on the idea that God's influence took a hit when He was "removed from the public sphere" via bans on the Bible & prayer. Is God's influence limited because of these factors? Are elements of the Christian faith being mandated via the government more helpful or hurtful to the cause?  Click here to send us a text message! For...

In this episode, Pastor Scott reads & responds to a great viewer question regarding the topic of evolution. After that, he speaks on the topic of denying or "dying" to oneself. An often-misunderstood teaching that requires a deeper look into what Jesus was really getting at.  Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.or...

In this episode, Pastor Scott continues last week's discussion on science & scripture. Evolution, intelligent design, the age of the earth. All hot topics that often cause division amongst believers & non-believers alike...but should they?  Song in the outro is Original Species by Audio Adrenaline.  Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: fo...

Is there tension between science and scripture? How does one uphold the authority of the Bible while also not speaking beyond what it affirms in regard to the scientific realities of our world? Is this tension something that cannot be resolved? Pastor Scott discusses all this and more in today's episode.  Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: foot...

Having someone truly listen to you is an incredibly powerful thing. In those moments we feel heard, seen and cared for. In this episode, Pastor Scott dives into the intricacies of learning to listen while giving practical tips one can use to help develop the skill.   Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org

It's easy to forget that while Jesus was the son of God, he was also fully human just like us.  A human with a mother. Pastor Scott starts off today's episode examining some passages that show what kind of relationship Jesus had with Mary, how he worried and cared for her throughout his life and even during his death. Pastor Scott then reflects on his own relationship with his mother, hi...

In this episode, Pastor Scott dives into some challenging verses from 1st Thessalonians. How does one always rejoice or give thanks despite difficult circumstances? Are we meant to be robots or force ourselves to feel good even when things are falling apart? Is there more than meets the eye to these passages? How do we frame them knowing how tough life & the often-painful human experience is? ...

Today's episode tackles the very heavy subject of spiritual abuse. Pastor Scott shares a bit of his own experience in dealing with this problem throughout the years and then turns to the Bible to see what Jesus has to say about the subject. He also recommends some powerful resources for anyone that has been the victim of this dangerous form of abuse.  Click here to send us a text message! For...

In this episode, Pastor Scott shares about an unexpected medical emergency he had last week, the anxiety that came with it, and ultimately, how grateful he is for the providence, love & comfort he received from the Lord.  Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org

How did we end up with the books we have in the Bible? In this episode, Pastor Scott deep dives into the history of how the books that make up the Bible got there and the metrics they needed to meet to be accepted as inspired.  Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org

In this episode, Pastor Scott shares an awesome surprise he got to experience this past Sunday and gives some thoughts on the topic of friendship.  Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org

Prayer is one of the most important aspects of the Christian Faith. However, for many, it can be a difficult thing to put into practice. How long should we pray? Do the words matter? Is it just the act of talking to God that's the most important? Pastor Scott covers all this and more in this week's episode.  Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions ema...

In this episode, Pastor Scott tackles two hot topics you never bring up at the dinner table. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org

The Easter season is upon us! Pastor Scott takes this episode to discuss the incredible importance & power of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.  Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org

It seems there are many different translations of the Bible. How do you pick one? Do they say different things? Which is best? In this Episode, Pastor Scott tackles the history of translating the Bible and clears up some misconceptions and common questions he's been asked in regard to this topic.   Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespo...