Footnotes For Faith
Pastor Scott Fisher invites listeners to explore meaningful conversations that go beyond the pulpit, delving into contemporary issues through the lens of Scripture. Whether you're a believer seeking spiritual growth or simply curious about the Christian faith, this podcast aims to offer thoughtful insights and inspiration.
Episodes
81 episodes
The War Question
In a world shaped by conflict, what does faithfulness to Jesus actually look like? In this episode of the podcast, Pastor Scott takes a step back from the headlines to examine how Christians have historically understood war, violence, and moral...
Holy, Not Harmless
Sometimes seeing a story changes how you hear it. In this episode, Pastor Scott shares how a vivid retelling of Joshua brought new weight to some old truths. Highlighting Israel’s struggle in the wilderness, the radical grace shown to Rahab, &a...
Send Someone Else
Moses tried everything to avoid God’s assignment, even asking Him to send someone else. In this episode, Pastor Scott examines the humanity behind Moses’ hesitation & also shares a personal story of surrender from his own life.
Can You Fall Away?
Hebrews contains some of the Bible’s strongest warning passages. Do they teach that a true believer can lose salvation? In this episode, Pastor Scott explores the difference between proximity to faith & saving faith, the meaning of apostasy...
When God Feels Absent
Why does God sometimes seem silent or distant, especially during hardship? In this episode, Pastor Scott examines the biblical promise of God’s nearness through the stories of Jacob & the disciples who walked with Jesus without realizing it...
Eternal (In)Security
What happens when clear biblical promises are qualified by fear & fine print? In this episode, Pastor Scott tackles a popular but troubling view of eternal security.
Judging
“Judge not” is one of the most quoted (and misunderstood) phrases in all of Scripture. For the first episode of 2026, Pastor Scott unpacks Jesus’ words from Matthew & John 7 to explain how Scripture condemns hypocrisy, not moral discernment...
Spiritual Severance
A hit TV show sparks a deeper spiritual question. Are we unintentionally living split lives? This week, Pastor Scott uses Severance as a springboard to explore James 1 & Jesus’ teaching on the dangers of hearing God’s Word without living it...
The Warnings of Jude
Jude’s short letter packs a serious message about false teachers, spiritual vigilance, and the mercy of God. In this episode, Pastor Scott uses this challenging book to demonstrate how warning & reassurance can coexist in a life of genuine ...
Jesus Learned Obedience
Jesus faced temptation. He learned, grew, and obeyed. But how can that be if He’s God? In this episode, Pastor Scott breaks down this question & shows how Christ’s full humanity and perfect obedience reveals, not reduces, His divine nature....
Dealing with Differences
Halloween, creation views, politics...hot topics can fracture fellowship in the Church. But what really belongs in the “must-believe” bucket? In this episode, Pastor Scott walks through historic anchors like the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds to s...
Slowing the Process Down
In a culture that prizes speed and productivity, what does it look like to slow down spiritually? In this episode, Pastor Scott shares how a lesson from hospital chaplaincy became a guide for his walk with Christ.
The Gospel & Free Speech
In this episode of Footnotes for Faith, Pastor Scott reflects on the recent rise of political violence and its chilling effect on open dialogue. From the Book of Acts to modern voices like Frederick Douglass and David French, Pastor Sc...
The Pain of Betrayal
How do you process betrayal without letting it consume you? In this episode, Pastor Scott reflects on Judas’ betrayal of Jesus, the psalmist’s lament, and his own past painful experiences of broken trust.
Summer's End
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...
Too Much Life
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. ...
Love Like Christ
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.
Wrestling with Waiting
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 reflect...
Antisemitism
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...
Fathers & Sons
**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 fat...
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Rethinking Assumptions
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.
When Evil Serves Good
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 fu...
Even His Brothers Didn’t Believe
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...
