Scott and Stephen sit down to discuss the reality of a Post-Christian culture and what that means for church and ministry.
A Conversation About Faith
June 21, 2021
Scott and Stephen sit down to discuss the current series "Faith for Grown-Ups" and share a little about their spiritual journeys. They also discuss deconstruction and offer some practical ways to continue engaging and exploring faith.
Trending: Diversity
May 17, 2021
This episode is a continuation of our weekend series "Trending." Scott and Stephen sit down with two members of FCC, Londie Pratt and Trang Leete, to discuss diversity, orange county, and the church.
Trending: Violence in the Old Testament
April 26, 2021
In this next episode of Text Messages, Scott and Stephen discuss the trending topic: Violence in the Old Testament. Further, they talk through a few important questions-- How do we understand the violent passages in the Bible? Is violence ever the answer for Christians? And how do we seek reconciliation the way Jesus did?
Reflections on Good Friday
March 29, 2021
In part two of a conversation on Holy Week, Scott and Stephen discuss the final moments of Jesus' life from his prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, to his trial, crucifixion and death. Traditionally, Good Friday is a time of contemplation and prayer for the church as we reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus.
Reflections on Palm Sunday and The Last Supper
March 15, 2021
Our next episode of Text Messages centers on the beginning of Holy Week. Join Scott and Stephen as they discuss the messages we find in the gospel stories of Palm Sunday and the Last Supper.
What is Lent?
February 23, 2021
In this episode, Scott and Stephen talk about the church tradition of Lent, and what it looks like to observe a pre-Easter season with prayer, Scripture and devotions, and fasting.
What is love?
February 10, 2021
Join Scott and Stephen as they discuss the messages of "love" we find in the text of Scripture.
