Scott Stedman @viciousgrandma

Episode 295: The Church and AI In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the church's relationship with Artificial Intelligence (AI). We talk about the benefits and also the dangers of using AI tools to do ministry. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott, whose support has contributed to the continued growth and maintenance of this podcast. To support the podcast, please visit the link below.

Episode 295: The Church and AI

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the church's relationship with Artificial Intelligence (AI). We talk about the benefits and also the dangers of using AI tools to do ministry. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott, whose support has contributed to the…

23.01.2026 16:33 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Episode 294: Reality vs. Expectations with Family Life in Ministry In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the pain of dealing with the expectations vs. reality of having a family in ministry. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott, whose support has contributed to the continued growth and maintenance of this podcast. To support the podcast, please visit the link below.

Episode 294: Reality vs. Expectations with Family Life in Ministry

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the pain of dealing with the expectations vs. reality of having a family in ministry. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott, whose support has contributed to the continued growth and…

19.12.2025 15:31 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Episode 293: Approaches to Sermon Preperation In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the methods and practices for preparing a sermon for church, conferences, and other ministry events. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott, whose support has contributed to the continued growth and maintenance of this podcast. To support the podcast, please visit the link below.

Episode 293: Approaches to Sermon Preperation

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the methods and practices for preparing a sermon for church, conferences, and other ministry events. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott, whose support has contributed to the continued growth and maintenance…

21.11.2025 16:39 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Episode 292: Update on the Podcast In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the reason why episodes have been sporadic the last month. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott, whose support has contributed to the continued growth and maintenance of this podcast. To support the podcast, please visit the link below.

Episode 292: Update on the Podcast

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the reason why episodes have been sporadic the last month. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott, whose support has contributed to the continued growth and maintenance of this podcast. To support the podcast, please…

14.11.2025 15:59 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Episode 291: Dealing with the Christian Labels In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the impact of Christians labeling other Christians. We navigate the various political labels applied to certain churches and Christians, and how these labels can be destructive to the mission of the Church. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott, whose support has contributed to the continued growth and maintenance of this podcast. To support the podcast, please visit the link below.

Episode 291: Dealing with the Christian Labels

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the impact of Christians labeling other Christians. We navigate the various political labels applied to certain churches and Christians, and how these labels can be destructive to the mission of the Church. We…

07.11.2025 15:37 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Episode 290: Responding to the Charlie Kirk Assassination On this episode, Scott and Micah reflect on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and discuss the responses and implications that have come from it. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott, whose support has contributed to the continued growth and maintenance of this podcast. To support the podcast, please visit the link below.

Episode 290: Responding to the Charlie Kirk Assassination

On this episode, Scott and Micah reflect on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and discuss the responses and implications that have come from it. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott, whose support has contributed to the continued growth…

25.10.2025 15:36 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Episode 289: TIPS: Transitional Interim Pastor Services On this episode, Scott and Micah explore the CHurch of God's ministry service known as TIPS. We discuss the pros and cons of the service, the dynamics between having an interim from TIPS vs an Interim from the State, and the lack of communication about this program to the rest of the COG. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott, whose support has contributed to the continued growth and maintenance of this podcast.

Episode 289: TIPS: Transitional Interim Pastor Services

On this episode, Scott and Micah explore the CHurch of God's ministry service known as TIPS. We discuss the pros and cons of the service, the dynamics between having an interim from TIPS vs an Interim from the State, and the lack of…

03.10.2025 15:34 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Episode 288: Is it ethical for a pastor’s family member to serve on a leadership team? Some of the trends that have come up in church abuse scandals have revolved around a minister's family member serving on a church board. Scott and Micah discuss the ways church leaders' families are serving in the church and why it is important to have bylaws that help make your governance boards fair and honest. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott, whose support has contributed to the continued growth and maintenance of this podcast. To support the podcast, please visit the link below.

Episode 288: Is it ethical for a pastor’s family member to serve on a leadership team?

Some of the trends that have come up in church abuse scandals have revolved around a minister's family member serving on a church board. Scott and Micah discuss the ways church leaders' families are serving in…

26.09.2025 15:33 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Episode 287: Is the Worship Stage being Abused? Scott and Micah discuss the topic of the worship stage and the approach worship leaders have to it. Is the worship stage a place to help lead people to Christ, or is it a launch pad for the leader's career? We thank listeners like Patty and Scott, whose support has contributed to the continued growth and maintenance of this podcast. To support the podcast, please visit the link below.

Episode 287: Is the Worship Stage being Abused?

Scott and Micah discuss the topic of the worship stage and the approach worship leaders have to it. Is the worship stage a place to help lead people to Christ, or is it a launch pad for the leader's career? We thank listeners like Patty and Scott,…

12.09.2025 15:35 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Episode 286: Words matter when delivered from the worship stage This past week, videos surfaced of Elevation pastor Steven Furtick referring to drug use in a sermon. Scott and Micah discuss the importance of the words we say from the pulpit, why it matters to be polished, and how to navigate when people misinterpret your words. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott, whose support has contributed to the continued growth and maintenance of this podcast. To support the podcast, please visit the link below.

Episode 286: Words matter when delivered from the worship stage

This past week, videos surfaced of Elevation pastor Steven Furtick referring to drug use in a sermon. Scott and Micah discuss the importance of the words we say from the pulpit, why it matters to be polished, and how to navigate when…

05.09.2025 15:30 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Episode 285: Why Gen-Z is growing rapidly in their faith and making changes in the Church Culture In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the reasons why Gen-Z is growing rapidly in their faith and ministry, and how that compares to other generations. We discuss some of the things we have seen Gen Z do regarding social media ministry to grassroots movements, and speak from their own experiences as millennials on the call, and the implications of ministry.

Episode 285: Why Gen-Z is growing rapidly in their faith and making changes in the Church Culture

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the reasons why Gen-Z is growing rapidly in their faith and ministry, and how that compares to other generations. We discuss some of the things we have seen…

29.08.2025 15:38 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Episode 284: Recapping episode 283 – Church Rebranding w/ Dr. Steven Roby If you missed last week's episode with Dr. Steven Roby, make sure you listen to it to understand Micah and Scott's thoughts! In this episode, Micah asks Scott about some of the topics of discussion in last week's episode with Steven Roby. We discuss some of the interesting tidbits of the interview while reflecting on deeper topics that spawned from the previous interview.

Episode 284: Recapping episode 283 – Church Rebranding w/ Dr. Steven Roby

If you missed last week's episode with Dr. Steven Roby, make sure you listen to it to understand Micah and Scott's thoughts! In this episode, Micah asks Scott about some of the topics of discussion in last week's episode…

23.08.2025 00:57 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Episode 283: Church Rebranding w/ Dr. Steven Roby In this episode, Scott and Micah talk with Dr. Steven Roby to discuss his church rebranding from Water's Edge Church to Sovereign Shores Baptist Church. We dive into the history of the church, the natural eleven-year progression to the various changes in the church, to even name and denomination changes that happened in the last few years. If you are ever curious about a church rebranding from start to finish, this will be a great experience for you to learn.

Episode 283: Church Rebranding w/ Dr. Steven Roby

In this episode, Scott and Micah talk with Dr. Steven Roby to discuss his church rebranding from Water's Edge Church to Sovereign Shores Baptist Church. We dive into the history of the church, the natural eleven-year progression to the various…

15.08.2025 16:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Episode 282: Pastoral Ethics With the wake of Pastoral scandals that have been making headlines, Scott and Micah discuss the importance of ethical training for pastors and some of the key points pastors need to be diligent about, so they do not find themselves in a scandal. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott, whose support has contributed to the continued growth and maintenance of this podcast. If you want to support the podcast, go to the link below.

Episode 282: Pastoral Ethics

With the wake of Pastoral scandals that have been making headlines, Scott and Micah discuss the importance of ethical training for pastors and some of the key points pastors need to be diligent about, so they do not find themselves in a scandal. We thank listeners like…

01.08.2025 16:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Episode 281: The Legacy of Jimmy Swaggart & John MacArthur In July, two powerful figures in evangelical American Christianity had passed away. Jimmy Swaggart, a popular televangelist in the 1980s, redefined what televangelism is today. John MacArthur, who influenced generations with his "true" biblical teachings. In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the good, bad, and ugly of their legacy. We thank listeners like Patty and Scott, whose support has contributed to the continued growth and maintenance of this podcast. If you want to support the podcast, go to the link below.

Episode 281: The Legacy of Jimmy Swaggart & John MacArthur

In July, two powerful figures in evangelical American Christianity had passed away. Jimmy Swaggart, a popular televangelist in the 1980s, redefined what televangelism is today. John MacArthur, who influenced generations with his "true"…

25.07.2025 16:05 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Episode 280: When Church Leaders ask Lay Leaders to leave the church over Bible Study Tools Have you ever taught a bible study and was told by church leadership that you can not use that tool or teach that curriculum? Have you ever been asked to step down from your role or removed from the church because of it? In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss a undercurrent issue when Church Leaders have confronted lay leaders over certain bible study tools and/or curriculum used to teach.

Episode 280: When Church Leaders ask Lay Leaders to leave the church over Bible Study Tools

Have you ever taught a bible study and was told by church leadership that you can not use that tool or teach that curriculum? Have you ever been asked to step down from your role or removed from the church…

18.07.2025 16:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Episode 279: Should Christian Conferences Charge for Their Worship Services This Past Week, the Church of God had its Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado. Some people were complaining that they were not able to access the General Worship Sessions because it was behind a paywall. Scott and Micah begin to ask whether conferences should charge for those who simply want to watch the worship services. We discuss some of the challenges, legality on why services or behind a paywall (or if it's a cash grab), and theorize why the Church of God is bad at communication.

Episode 279: Should Christian Conferences Charge for Their Worship Services

This Past Week, the Church of God had its Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado. Some people were complaining that they were not able to access the General Worship Sessions because it was behind a paywall. Scott and…

04.07.2025 16:01 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Episode 278: The Michael Tait Scandal In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the Michael Tait Allegations' fallout details. Scott presents a timeline of when information began about these allegations to the time the abuses were happening, while Micah discusses his thoghs and feelings and how everyone from fans, family, and bandmates are affected by this news. 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.

Episode 278: The Michael Tait Scandal

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss the Michael Tait Allegations' fallout details. Scott presents a timeline of when information began about these allegations to the time the abuses were happening, while Micah discusses his thoghs and feelings and how…

20.06.2025 16:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Episode 277: Why don some church members have difficulty finding a place to serve in churches In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss some of the challenges people have trying to find a place to serve in church. Based on some of Micah's recent experiences, there has been communication of his willingness to serve, but it has never panned out. We begin to decipher some of the reasons why church members have difficulty serving, from membership to personality.

Episode 277: Why don some church members have difficulty finding a place to serve in churches

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss some of the challenges people have trying to find a place to serve in church. Based on some of Micah's recent experiences, there has been communication of his…

13.06.2025 16:38 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Episode 276: Should we bring peoples sins before the entire church? In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss whether church leaders should bring people caught in sin before the congregation. A year ago, a 17-year-old girl was brought before the church she attended to declare that she had a child out of wedlock during a morning worship service. Micah and Scott discuss the theology and search the scriptures on whether this is even necessary, or if people misinterpret scripture when it comes to confronting sin in community.

Episode 276: Should we bring peoples sins before the entire church?

In this episode, Scott and Micah discuss whether church leaders should bring people caught in sin before the congregation. A year ago, a 17-year-old girl was brought before the church she attended to declare that she had a child…

06.06.2025 16:04 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Episode 275: Has the Modern Worship Movement created Disciples? 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 creating disciples of Jesus.

Episode 275: Has the Modern Worship Movement created Disciples?

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…

24.05.2025 16:08 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Episode 274: The importance of Camp Meeting 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.

Episode 274: The importance of Camp Meeting

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…

09.05.2025 16:23 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Episode 273: How to navigate life after being fired from a church 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 continual growth and maintenance. If you want to support the podcast, go to the link below.

Episode 273: How to navigate life after being fired from a church

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…

02.05.2025 16:01 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Episode 273: Reflecting on Pope Francis 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.

Episode 273: Reflecting on Pope Francis

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…

25.04.2025 16:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Episode 272: Stories Gone Wild: Holy Week Edition 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.

Episode 272: Stories Gone Wild: Holy Week Edition

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…

18.04.2025 22:34 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Episode 271: What if Scott were the General Director of the Church of God (Anderson) 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 changes in leadership, reaching the next generation of leaders, dealing with responding to divisions culturally and internally in the Church of God, and balancing time between duty, family, and faith.

Episode 271: What if Scott were the General Director of the Church of God (Anderson)

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…

11.04.2025 16:01 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Episode 270: What if Micah was General Director of the Church of God (Anderson) 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 Church of God believes theologically.

Episode 270: What if Micah was General Director of the Church of God (Anderson)

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…

04.04.2025 16:10 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Episode 269: Understanding & Navigating Church Scandals. 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 scandal in churches.

Episode 269: Understanding & Navigating Church Scandals.

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…

28.03.2025 16:05 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Episode 268: Analyzing Mark Driscoll’s recent comments on Household Management 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 individuals and denominations can use the scriptures to force people into making family decisions that may not work for their situations.

Episode 268: Analyzing Mark Driscoll’s recent comments on Household Management

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…

07.03.2025 16:01 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Episode 267: What the Heck is Happening with the Church of God? 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 even critical themes.

Episode 267: What the Heck is Happening with the Church of God?

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…

28.02.2025 16:18 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

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