As summer gives way to fall, Pastor Scott discusses family, milestones, and the rhythm of ministry seasons. He also opens up about his lifelong pattern of melancholy during this time and how therapy, prayer, and reflection have helped him learn to “sit with sadness.”

Outro Song: John Prine - Summer's End

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What would an existence with built-in breathing room look like? In this episode, Pastor Scott explores the need for emotional, physical, and spiritual margin, drawing from Dr. Richard Swenson’s book and the example of Jesus unhurried life. 

Margin by Richard A. Swenson 

“Moving from Solitude to Community to Ministry” by Henri Nouwen

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What does it mean to love your wife as Christ loved the Church? In this episode, Pastor Scott reflects on 41 years of marriage, Scripture from Ephesians 5, and the deep responsibility husbands carry to love, sacrifice, and nurture.

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David’s cry in Psalm 13, “How long, O Lord?” captures something many of us feel but don’t always express. In this episode, Pastor Scott explores what it means to bring our real emotions before God. Through biblical insights and personal reflections, he breaks down how lament & waiting can lead to worship—and how faith doesn’t mean pretending everything’s okay. 

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As antisemitism resurges globally, how should Christians respond? In this episode, Pastor Scott addresses common misunderstandings about the New Testament’s portrayal of Jewish people & acknowledges the Church's painful role in perpetuating the problem.

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 

Why the Jews? (13-minute video) 

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**This episode contains personal reflections that include discussion of mental illness and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.**

Pastor Scott shares deeply personal reflections ahead of Father’s Day, reading letters from his late father and exploring the long journey of grief, healing, and grace following suicide and loss. 

988 Lifeline

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

All There Is with Anderson Cooper

Becoming the Hero of Your Own Story (The Roys Report)

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We often believe we know what others think, but do we? In this Episode, Pastor Scott unpacks how self-awareness, asking clarifying questions, and resisting labels can help us love others more like Jesus. 

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Can we trust a God we don’t fully understand? From Joseph to Jesus, Scripture consistently shows us how human evil never derails God’s plan. In this episode, Pastor Scott reflects on what this truth means for our failures, our faith, and our future. 

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Why does Jesus’ full humanity matter? In this episode, Pastor Scott unpacks early skepticism from Jesus’ own family and how understanding His true human nature should deepen our faith and confidence in His ability to relate to our own struggles. 

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In this episode, Pastor Scott tackles a thoughtful listener question: What does God expect us to know about Scripture? 

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