The Scott Stedman Podcast

In the past 15 years, worship music has become mainstream, with a broader reach being played on non-religious radio stations and popular artists collaborating with worship artists/teams. However, there are some influencers who believe that this movement has created little to no disciples. In this episode, Scott and Micah tackle the controversies and give our opinion on if modern worship music is c...

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss an article about the importance of camp meetings. The Scott Stedman Podcast is made possible by the support of our listeners. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott, whose support goes to this podcast's continual growth and maintenance. If you want to support the podcast, go to the link below. https://ko-fi.com/thescottstedmanpodcast

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss different ways to navigate when one leaves the church, whether through being fired or leaving entirely. We tackle issues of healing, church policy, and even navigating out of ministry into a non-church job. The Scott Stedman Podcast is made possible by support from our listeners. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott, whose support goes to this podcast's...

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the passing of Pope Francis and his significance to the world. We dive into why the pope is important to everyone, not just Catholics but the popes in our lifetime, and Scott finds out something new about the history of the popes. The Scott Stedman Podcast is made possible by support from our listeners. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott, whose support...

In this episode, Scott and Micah share their outrageous stories from Holy Week, including Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Events, and Easter Service. The Scott Stedman Podcast is made possible by support from our listeners. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott, whose support goes to this podcast's continual growth and maintenance. If you want to support the podcast, go to the link below. h...

Note: Since recording this episode, the National Church of God has called their Interim Director. In this episode, Micah interviews Scott and asks him what he would do if he were the General Director of the Church of God.  Scott discusses leadership changes, reaching the next generation of leaders, dealing with responding to divisions culturally and internally in the Church of God, and balancing t...

Note: Since recording this episode, the National Church of God has called their Interim Director. In this episode, Scott decided to interview Micah and ask him questions about what he would do if he were the General Director of the Church of God.  Micah discusses connecting with leaders to make sure communication is clear and unified, and having a concrete way to make sure everyone knows what the...

In recent weeks, news has exposed a number of church scandals, one of them being Robert Morris at Gateway Church and the other Faithlife Church in New Albany, Ohio. Scott and Micah discuss these scandals and begin to ask questions about how these Scandals keep happening, why it takes so long for these pastors to be tried in court, and some signs to look for that breed a culture of abuse and scanda...

Two weeks ago, Mark Driscoll commented on a marriage summit that men should be working and not staying at home, even if the wife can support the family financially.  Micah discusses how the comment upset him, as he believes we have evolved as a culture.  Scott weighs in on the biblical implications and interpretations of why it's important to understand the text, as a whole, and how certain indivi...

What is happening with the Church of God (Anderson, IN)?  Recently there have been some new developments with COG-affiliated groups and state ministries that have Scott and Micah scratching their head.  We discuss Pastor's Fellowship's Retreat in May and debate what it means to have "uncompromising teaching" looking at their theme "A Fresh Word on Critical Themes," and question if the topics are e...

Have you ever heard someone say something that sounded biblical but turned out it was not?  Scott and Micah unpack the various things that church people say that sometimes can be attributed to scripture or sound theology, but it is nothing more than feel-good gibberish. The Scott Stedman Podcast is made possible by support from our listeners. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott whose support g...

During the inaugural prayer service, Bishop Mariann Budde preached a message that upset President Trump.  Scott and Micah discuss the moment and debate whether or not it was an appropriate time for that service.  Micah thinks it was not the appropriate time to have that message presented due to the nature of the service, where Scott took a different stance.  Aside from the prayer service, we discu...

In recent years, there have been conversations about churches not disclosing or withholding information regarding their finances. Scott and Micah weigh in on the topic by looking at why churches need to be transparent about their finances and why some churches choose not to disclose that information.  The Scott Stedman Podcast is made possible by support from our listeners. We thank listeners like...

Scott is returning to a former segment, Film for Thought, discussing Robert Egger's film "Nosferatu."  Scott discusses the homage to Marnau's original take and updates it for modern audiences from the film elements to the thematic themes.  Scott then discusses the play of dark and light and how when we share our struggles in a loving community, we can receive healing for it.   The Scott Stedman Po...

Within social media platforms, there have been conversations among Christian influencers about churches shifting from a perfectionist culture to a more authentic one.  Scott and Micah weigh in on the conversation and discuss the challenges churches have on both sides of the spectrum.  Micah shares the challenges of leading worship authentically when there is a certain look, vibe, and culture when...

Young ministers have had a hard time trying to advance in ministry due to positions being unavailable or transitions derailed by outgoing ministers.  In this episode, Scott brings up the concept of gatekeeping in ministry where young leaders feel trapped and unable to move up in the ministry.  We look at the challenges young leaders deal with, and why some are leaving the ministry because of it. T...

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the challenges ministers face when they try to find a career outside of ministry.  Scott and Micah had different views on challenges and tips for navigating the secular workforce.  Micah also shares an odd story involving renewing his minister credentials.    The Scott Stedman Podcast is made possible by support from our listeners. We thank listeners like P...

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the topic of Ego in Ministry. We look at the ways ego presents itself, how it can effect one's ministry, and even ways to combat egoism in one's life and ministry. The Scott Stedman Podcast is made possible by support from our listeners. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott whose support goes to this podcast's continual growth and maintenance. If you wan...

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the topic of death and the afterlife.  We discuss the various views within Christianity about what happens when we die, why pastors need to educate their congregations on life after death, and the importance of hope when dealing with grieving. The Scott Stedman Podcast is made possible by support from our listeners. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott w...

In the early 2000s, David Murrow wrote a book titled "Why Men Hate Going to Church?" Close to twenty years later, pastors and church leaders are still weighing in on the possibility and solutions to why men no longer attend church. The Scott Stedman Podcast is made possible by support from our listeners. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott whose support goes to this podcast's continual growth...

In Episode 246, Scott and Micah discuss Thomas Oord's situation, who was put through a heresy trial because of his LGBTQIA Affirmation. Scott interviews Thomas to talk about life after his trial, how he came to the defining affirmation, and the scriptures used to support LGBTQIA affirmation. We even talk about Thomas's view of a love ethic and how it can be implemented in church life. To learn mor...

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss what they are thankful for in 2024! The Scott Stedman Podcast is made possible by support from our listeners. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott whose support goes to this podcast's continual growth and maintenance. If you want to support the podcast, go to the link below. https://ko-fi.com/thescottstedmanpodcast

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the aftermath of the 2024 election. We discuss mixed messages from the media, people's reactions to the results, and even religious messaging that seems to be communicated unwisely. The Scott Stedman Podcast is made possible by support from our listeners. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott whose support goes to this podcast's continual growth and maint...

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss infants and parents and the challenges they face when bringing their infants into church.  We share the mindset of parents getting their children into the church and the various decisions they need to make.  We also discuss the church administration side, and how some policies can be helpful or hurtful to parents of young children.  We discuss some good pra...

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss whether Christians should celebrate Halloween. We look at the various pros and cons of celebrating the holiday and dive into Christianity's version of Haunted Houses. Plus, there are special Halloween-themed Stories Gone Wild.   The Scott Stedman Podcast is made possible by support from our listeners. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott whose support go...