Scott interviews Meagan O’Brien from the Gathering United Methodist Church in St. Louis. Meagan is an Associate Site Pastor at the McCausland location of the Gathering. Scott and Meagan discuss CoreGroups and the necessity for leadership development.

Scott offers encouragement to churches and small groups willing to engage in Courageous Conversations following the special called General Conference. There is a resource for local churches and small groups to use called Courageous Conversations following General Conference.

Scott interviews Lauren Miller, Minister of Discipleship at Gay Street UMC in Mount Vernon, Ohio. They discuss discipleship and small groups at Gay Street UMC as well as the role of the church in giving guidance for discipleship formation.

Scott interviews Flo Sapp Martin, part-time Director of Education at Centenary United Methodist Church in the South Georgia Conference. They discuss Flo’s involvement in an Interfaith small group and how such a group might help us to grow in our faith.

Scott interviews Rev. Thomas Cross, Pastor of Discipleship at Broomfield United Methodist Church in Broomfield, Colorado. They explore the importance of having a clear entry into groups, identifying leaders, training teachers, and being a church of small groups, not just a church with small groups.

Scott interviews Robert Martin, professor of Christian Education and Leadership at Wesley Theological Seminary and elder in the Missouri Conference, to discuss what it means to grow spiritually. They also discuss the role of habits and small groups as a catalyst in spiritual growth throughout a congregation.

Scott interviews Robert Martin, professor of Christian Education and Leadership at Wesley Theological Seminary and elder in the Missouri Conference. They discuss what it means to grow spiritually, and the role of habits and small groups in spiritual growth.

Scott interviews Jack Seymour, author and professor emeritus from Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary. Jack is a guru of religious education. He has authored several books including: "Teaching the Way of Jesus", "Teaching Biblical Faith: Leading Small Group Bible Studies", and "Yearning for God: Reflections of Faithful Lives".

Scott interviews Rev. Dale McConkey. Dale is a professor of sociology at Berry College and a part-time local pastor at Mount Tabor United Methodist Church in Armuchee, Georgia. Dale is also the author of "United Methodists Divided: Understanding Our Differences over Homosexuality".

Scott interviews Barbara Bruce, author and teacher. Barbara has a contagious passion for teaching and learning. She has authored several books including "Start Here: Teaching and Learning with Adults" and "Our Spiritual Brain: Integrating Brain Research and Faith Development".