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Go beyond the pulpit with Pastor Scott Fisher as he dives deeper into numerous interesting topics of our day and how they pertain to the Christian faith. Tying Scripture to life, this podcast seeks to strengthen believers in Jesus while also helping explain the Christian faith to those who are curious.
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Dive into the New Year with Pastor Scott as he explores the theme of renewal, God's steadfast love, and the power of engaging with Scripture daily. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org
In this episode, Maura Fisher, Pastor Scott’s wife, shares her journey from growing up in a devout Catholic household to discovering a personal relationship with Jesus. Hear how her early questions about faith, struggles with addiction, and a pivotal encounter with friends led her to embrace God’s grace.Outro song: No Longer Slaves (Live on Tour) by Bethel MusicClick here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org
Why do Christians celebrate Christmas on December 25th? In this episode, Pastor Scott investigates the historical and theological roots of this holiday, from early church defenses against Gnosticism to its overlap with Roman sun festivals. Sharing his personal connection to Christmas as a season of reflection and spiritual awakening, Pastor Scott invites us to see the holiday as an opportunity to embrace the joy and hope of Jesus' incarnation. Click here to send us a text message! For co...
The tension between self-sacrifice and self-care is something many of us struggle with. In this week's episode, Pastor Scott explores the biblical and practical significance of boundaries. Looking to the example of Jesus life and ministry, we can see how healthy boundaries enable us to love others without compromising our well-being.Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org
Love your enemies—but who are they, really? In this episode, Pastor Scott answers a listener’s question by delving into Scripture, offering insights into how we should interpret & apply this radical teaching to our daily lives.Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org
Reflecting on the past, particularly through the lens of the Christian faith, can be challenging—especially when it involves pain or trauma. What guidance does the Bible offer for understanding and processing our personal histories? In this episode, Pastor Scott recounts some misguided advice he once received early in his faith journey and shares some key lessons and Scriptures that have helped him navigate and grow from his experiences.Click here to send us a text message! For comments, ques...
Fear is something we all struggle with & presents itself in many different ways. In this episode, Pastor Scott shares a personal anecdote from his childhood about the first time he recalls truly feeling anxiety. He then turns to the Bible to see what it says about fear while giving some helpful tips on dealing with its various manifestations. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org
Living a life of faith requires that we encounter & embrace mystery. In this episode, Pastor Scott discusses the reasons for this reality, why it's so important, & the real lesson we should take away from the Book of Job.Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org
This weekend marks the 48th anniversary of the sudden death of Pastor Scott's father. In this episode, Scott shares the good times & important lessons his father helped instill in him, an act & cathartic process which has helped immensely in his personal journey with the process of grief. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org
trigger (v) informal: to cause a strong emotional reaction of fear, shock, anger, or worry in someone, especially because they are made to remember something bad that has happened in the past. Getting triggered is something that happens to all of us. In this episode, Pastor Scott shares some of his own life experience in dealing with this problem as well as a breakdown on different causes. He then dives into what Bible has to say along with practical tips for dealing with a triggering si...
Our words matter. They are powerful indications about what is actually going on inside of us. Jesus commented on this fact many times. In this episode, Pastor Scott shares some of those passages while giving some personal insights on his own journey with cultivating speech that edifies & gives grace. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org
What do we do when we feel disconnected from God? Do these dry seasons of faith have a purpose? Is struggling like this normal? Pastor Scott tackles these questions & more with the help of C.S. Lewis in this week's episode. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org
With the 2024 Presidential election right around the corner, Pastor Scott discusses his view of the church's role during this tumultuous season. What exactly does it mean to be an evangelical Christian? Can there be unity despite our many differences? He then reads a recently released statement/confession by a group of Evangelical thought leaders. Full Statement: http://www.evangelicalconfession2024.com Chris Gehrz Blog: http://pietistschoolman.com Click here to send us a text ...
Pastor Scott shares the reason for there being no podcast last week & how that experience prompted what he shares in today's episode. How do we support someone who is going through the grieving process? It's a simple question, but one we often overcomplicate the answer to.Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org
In this episode, Pastor Scott shares a passage from one his favorite books of the Bible Ecclesiastes. He also recalls a powerful experience he had during a high school assembly about how to look at one's life in the context of a book with many different chapters. Finally, he discusses difficult but powerful life of Abraham Lincoln. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org
In this episode, Pastor Scott reads an email from a listener who shares their struggle in carving out daily alone time with God. He then dives into the history of the phrase & idea behind "What would Jesus do?" and how its impact has been used for both positive and negative applications within the Christian Faith. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org
How do we discern the will of God in our lives? It's a question that Dr. Barret Fisher has thought about a lot. In this episode, he shares his own personal experiences and insights regarding this important topic. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org
In this very special episode of the podcast, Pastor Scott's older brother, Dr. Barret Fisher shares his fascinating & powerful conversion experience. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org
Spending daily time alone with God is an important aspect of the Christian Faith. However, it can often be difficult to be consistent. In this episode, Pastor Scott discusses his own journey with this process & where we can look in Scripture for how Jesus modeled this practice. He also gives some practical tips on how to make it easier to turn this process into a habit. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org
The podcast returns this week after a brief hiatus! Pastor Scott & his wife Maura took a trip to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary! While on this trip, Pastor Scott was reminded of an incredibly pivotal spiritual experience he had forty-five years ago in Massachusetts. Outro Song: Harry Chapin - Someone Keeps Calling My NameClick here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org
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