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Casual Conversations by Momentum Ministries

Religion & Spirituality Podcas

Everyday topics with a biblical twist

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United States

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Everyday topics with a biblical twist

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English


Episodes
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Answering our Anxieties

5/20/2025
In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews returning guest, Dr. Henry Spaulding, retired President of Mt. Vernon Nazarene University. In past conversations, he has spoken on the challenges of Christian higher education, Fundamentalism, Artificial Intelligence…and today Dr. Spaulding returns to Casual Conversations to talk about Paul Tillich, Philosopher/Theologian, and his impact on the Nazarene Church.

Duration:00:32:10

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Forgetting Begins with Remembering

5/13/2025
In this episode, Rev. Leray Glendenning, Pastor and Director of Firm Foundations Intensives with Life Skills International, discusses the psychology behind the Apostle Paul's instruction on forgetting what is behind. Drawing from Paul Hegestrom's work, “Broken Children, Grown-up Pain: Understanding the Effects of Your Wounded Past", Leray leads us through the process of remembering the wounds from the past to understanding how they impact us and finding healing through the power of the Holy Spirit. To learn more, call Life Skills International at 806.348.7171 or visit their website at lifeskillsintl.org.

Duration:00:34:50

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A Trip for the Ages

5/6/2025
In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Chris Miller, retired Packaging Engineer with Procter & Gamble from Ohio about a trip that changed everything for him. Chris shares about how he toured places where the Scriptures were written, the Word came to life and his faith was deepened in ways that he was not expecting.

Duration:00:32:15

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National Day of Prayer

4/29/2025
In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews returning guest and friend, Evangelist Carla Pollard. In honor of National Day of Prayer, they will unpack its history and the different ways that it is observed locally and throughout our nation. Besides being a Nazarene Evangelist, Carla is a volunteer with the National Day of Prayer organization. NDOP is May 1st . More information is available at nationaldayofprayer.org. Carla's contact info: PO Box 72962, N. Chesterfield, VA 23235 804-601-6172 email: info@carlagpollardministries.org https://carlagpollardministries.org She has a radio program which airs as follows: Radio: Tuesdays at 8:15 am on WDZY Radio Richmond, Saturdays at KCLE AM 1460 & FM 93.1 Dallas/Fort Worth, TX: Sundays 9:15 -9:30 pm. WSKY AM 1230 & FM 102.9 Asheville, NC & AM 970 & FM 97.5 Canton, NC Saturdays 7:45- 8:00 pm. ON the Website at wilkinsradio.com WSVS AM 800 & FM 97.1 Wednesdays 12:15- 12:30 pm. Listen live on the Website at WSVSAMFM.com

Duration:00:25:53

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Faith or Feelings?

4/22/2025
In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews returning guest, Dr. Henry Spaulding, retired President of Mt. Vernon Nazarene University. In past conversations, he has spoken on the challenges of Christian higher education, Fundamentalism, on Evangelicalism being a mood…and today Dr. Spaulding returns to Casual Conversations to discuss how feelings have replaced faith, and how to guard against it.

Duration:00:35:31

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Easter Evangelism

4/15/2025
In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Rev. Chris Shallenberger, Lead Pastor at New Life Community Church in Monticello, Iowa. He also serves as the Evangelism Director for Momentum Ministries. Today they are discussing what Easter really means and whether its message is still relevant to us today.

Duration:00:31:48

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Cycle of Resurgence

4/8/2025
In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Dr. Stan Reeder, USA/Canada Regional Director at The Church of the Nazarene. In today’s discussion they will talk about how the Church of the Nazarene reversed a 20-year decline by... · coming together in unity · blessing our community · bringing people to Jesus · becoming Christlike disciples

Duration:00:31:28

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How Do I Avoid Getting It Wrong?

4/1/2025
The script at Casual Conversations has been flipped once again and Pastor Scott Wade goes from interviewer to interviewee. Rev. Chris Shallenberger, Lead Pastor at New Life Community Church of the Nazarene in Monticello, IA is the new Evangelism Director with Momentum Ministries. In this episode, they will be digging deeper into the term 'eisegesis' and discussing how to interpret Scripture correctly.

Duration:00:40:39

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A Scientific Journey of Faith

3/25/2025
In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Bruce Evans, retired Professor of Biochemistry at Huntington University. Pastor Scott and Bruce discuss a scientific journey of faith and the importance of sharing our faith stories with others.

Duration:00:28:23

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AI & the University

3/18/2025
In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews returning guest, Dr. Henry Spaulding, retired President of Mt. Vernon Nazarene University. In past conversations, he has spoken on the challenges of Christian higher education, Fundamentalism, on Evangelicalism being a mood…and today Dr. Spaulding returns to Casual Conversations to discuss “Artificial Intelligence and the University.”

Duration:00:32:53

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Read it right

3/11/2025
The script at Casual Conversations has been flipped and Pastor Scott Wade goes from interviewer to interviewee. Rev. Chris Shallenberger, Lead Pastor at New Life Community Church of the Nazarene in Monticello, IA is the new Evangelism Director with Momentum Ministries. In this episode, Pastor Chris will be asking Pastor Scott about the terms 'exegesis' and 'eisegesis'. What do they mean? Why does it matter?

Duration:00:31:40

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Fiction from Fact

3/4/2025
In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Felix Hollin, an author who graduated from Mount Vernon Nazarene University with him back in 1979. Felix shares about his life and how God has inspired him to write and bring Scripture to life through the pages of his writings. His book titles include: Jephthah, Free Man of God; Jeriel, King of Gibeon; Debbie's Song; and The King of the Jews and they can all be found to purchase on Amazon.

Duration:00:29:20

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Immigration from a Missionary's Perspective

2/25/2025
In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Rev. Joe Young, Pastor at Northeast Community Church of the Nazarene in Grand Rapids who also serves as the Intercultural Ministries Director for the Michigan District. Pastor Scott and Pastor Joe discuss the topic of Immigration from a missionary’s perspective.

Duration:00:39:23

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Bonhoeffer: Religionless Christianity

2/18/2025
In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews returning guest, Dr. Henry Spaulding, retired President of Mt. Vernon Nazarene University. In past conversations, he has spoken on the challenges of Christian higher education, Fundamentalism, on Evangelicalism being a mood…and today Dr. Spaulding returns to Casual Conversations to discuss “Bonhoeffer: Religionless Christianity.”

Duration:00:37:39

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"Eat the Scroll"

2/11/2025
In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews Rev. Wes Ball, Lead Pastor at Liberty Mills Church of the Nazarene in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Pastor Scott asked him to discuss a message that he shared recently on a Mission’s Cruise about how we should “Eat the Scroll”.

Duration:00:29:31

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The First Sip Story

2/4/2025
Grab a cup of coffee and join our host Pastor Scott Wade as he talks to Daniel Allison and Freddie Blanton, co-hosts of First Sip, a daily podcast that will help you "Get your mind right" for the day. Both Daniel and Freddie are business leaders in the Upstate of South Carolina. Daniel is an Outreach Specialist and Freddie is part of Bobcat of Spartanburg. You can find First Sip by following Daniel (The Average Dude) or Freddie (Freddie@Bobcat) on LinkedIn or Facebook. (Masterminds-First Sip)

Duration:00:26:39

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Immigration - Inspiration and Information

1/28/2025
In this episode, join Host Pastor Scott Wade and Dr. William McCorkle, Associate Professor of Education at the College of Charleston, as they discuss the state of immigration in the U.S. Change in immigration policy is needed and possible if we can learn to work together. Information and inspiration will help us move forward as a nation of immigrants. Will is a volunteer with Practice Mercy and has made over 25 trips to the border. If you want to learn more about immigration or get involved in relief efforts, contact Will at mccorklewd@cofc.edu.

Duration:00:35:01

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Secularization

1/21/2025
In this episode, Pastor Scott Wade interviews returning guest, Dr. Henry Spaulding, retired President of Mt. Vernon Nazarene University. Today Dr. Spaulding discusses with Scott the term “secularization”.

Duration:00:36:57

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Purity and Power

1/14/2025
Pastor Rod Walley, Lead Pastor at Charleston Calvary Church of the Nazarene in Goose Creek, SC along with Pastor Scott Wade discuss the recent Fireschool Ministries weekend. To learn more about the ministry in Goose Creek, visit their website at ⁠charlestoncalvary.org⁠. For information about Fireschool Ministries go to ⁠fireschoolministries.com⁠

Duration:00:36:29

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Your Story Matters

1/7/2025
In this episode, Shannon Anderson - Author, Teacher, and Speaker - talks with Pastor Scott Wade about the importance of our stories in sharing hope and encouragement. To find out more about Shannon and her work visit her website at shannonisteaching.com. You can also contact her on the Christian Women's Speakers website, womenspeakers.com/. (She speaks at all kinds of events, not just women's events.)

Duration:00:31:05