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Beyond Footnotes is a history-themed podcast on local KPSU, sponsored by Portland State University’s Department of History. Beyond Footnotes features interviews with the talented faculty and students of PSU, providing a forum for local historians to share their work with each other and the community. The show was formerly hosted by PSU history graduates, Christian Graham, Emile Nelson, Lily Hart, and Madelyn Miller and co-created by Ryan Wisnor and Joshua Justice of Dive Audio.
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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.
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New plays spark rich discussions that continue beyond the theater. Our Footnote* series fosters dialogue between artists and experts to explore the themes and ideas that permeate their work and our everyday lives.
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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 America…
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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. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: [email protected]…
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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. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@vis…
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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. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdv…
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In this episode, Pastor Scott tackles a thoughtful listener question: What does God expect us to know about Scripture? Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: [email protected] Scott Fisher
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Reflecting on a tense conversation that led him to examine emotional boundaries, Pastor Scott offers encouragement to listeners who struggle with misplaced guilt. He also calls for a more empathetic approach to supporting victims of abuse within Christian communities, challenging harmful advice sometimes found in churches. Resources mentioned: Lesl…
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In this episode, Pastor Scott reflects on his lifelong love of birds and what they reveal about God’s care, creation, and our spiritual growth. From mourning doves to the words of Jesus, discover how nature teaches us resilience and trust. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: [email protected]…
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What does it mean to stand for what is right in a world filled with injustice? This episode delves into the life of Joseph of Arimathea, a man who refused to consent to the wrongful condemnation of Jesus. His example challenges us to live with integrity, even when we feel powerless. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or s…
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In this episode, Pastor Scott explores the challenges of prayer, sharing personal struggles and scriptural insights to encourage listeners to trust in God's plan. He also covers the ACTS model—and how it aligns with Jesus’ teachings in the Lord’s Prayer to help focus your time with God. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions …
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Can we be confident without being prideful? In this episode of Footnotes for Faith, Pastor Scott explores the fine line between humility and self-doubt. Through Scripture, he unpacks how true humility is about self-sacrifice, not self-loathing, and how confidence in God’s gifts differs from arrogance. Click here to send us a text message! For comme…
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In this special episode, Pastor Scott introduces the producer behind Footnotes for Faith—his son, Scott Jr. Together, they share humorous family stories, the origins of the podcast, and the challenges of growing up with a shared name. Scott Jr. also shares his experiences as a pastor’s/missionary kid, from early struggles with legalism to rediscove…
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Why do so many see Christians as judgmental? In this episode, Pastor Scott breaks down how spiritual arrogance has hindered the Church’s witness & explores Jesus’ strong warnings against self-righteousness, using examples from the Pharisees. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: [email protected]…
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What does Scripture say about transactional love? In this episode, Pastor Scott explores the distinction between give-and-take relationships and the unconditional love that Jesus exemplified. He also unpacks the difference between loving others unconditionally & accepting harmful behaviors. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questi…
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Feeling inadequate? You’re not alone. So did Moses. In this episode, Pastor Scott shares his personal journey from teenage struggles to a call to ministry, highlighting God's ability to work through weakness. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: [email protected]…
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Drawing from Scripture, Oswald Chambers, and personal pastoral experiences, Pastor Scott tackles the tough questions around suffering in this week episode. Why does it happen, and where is God in the midst of it? Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: [email protected]…
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In this episode, Pastor Scott delves into the story of the Israelites' murmuring in the wilderness and its implications for Christians today. How do we approach God with honest sorrow while avoiding the pitfalls of complaining & rebellion against His goodness? Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footn…
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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: [email protected] Scott Fisher
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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) …
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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 i…
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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 …
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Loving Our Enemies: What Does Scripture Really Say?
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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: [email protected]…
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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 s…
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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…
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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: [email protected]…
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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, question…
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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 a…
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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 commen…
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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: [email protected]…
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Evangelical Christianity & Politics: What's our role?
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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. …
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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…
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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 se…
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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 messa…
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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: [email protected]…
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Emotion, Intellect & Will (with Dr. Barret Fisher)
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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: [email protected] Scott Fisher
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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…
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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 Name Click here to se…
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The Bible says a lot about idolatry and its dangers. Why was it difficult for people in the Old Testament to abstain from making images of God? Why was (and is) this such an important commandment? What does having "idol's" look like for us in modern times? Pastor Scott discusses all this & more in this week's episode! Click here to send us a text m…
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In this episode, Pastor Scott gives his perspective on the idea that God's influence took a hit when He was "removed from the public sphere" via bans on the Bible & prayer. Is God's influence limited because of these factors? Are elements of the Christian faith being mandated via the government more helpful or hurtful to the cause? Click here to se…
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In this episode, Pastor Scott reads & responds to a great viewer question regarding the topic of evolution. After that, he speaks on the topic of denying or "dying" to oneself. An often-misunderstood teaching that requires a deeper look into what Jesus was really getting at. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestio…
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Science & Scripture: Evolution vs. Intelligent Design
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In this episode, Pastor Scott continues last week's discussion on science & scripture. Evolution, intelligent design, the age of the earth. All hot topics that often cause division amongst believers & non-believers alike...but should they? Song in the outro is Original Species by Audio Adrenaline. Click here to send us a text message! For comments,…
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Is there tension between science and scripture? How does one uphold the authority of the Bible while also not speaking beyond what it affirms in regard to the scientific realities of our world? Is this tension something that cannot be resolved? Pastor Scott discusses all this and more in today's episode. Click here to send us a text message! For co…
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Having someone truly listen to you is an incredibly powerful thing. In those moments we feel heard, seen and cared for. In this episode, Pastor Scott dives into the intricacies of learning to listen while giving practical tips one can use to help develop the skill. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: …
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It's easy to forget that while Jesus was the son of God, he was also fully human just like us. A human with a mother. Pastor Scott starts off today's episode examining some passages that show what kind of relationship Jesus had with Mary, how he worried and cared for her throughout his life and even during his death. Pastor Scott then reflects on h…
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In this episode, Pastor Scott dives into some challenging verses from 1st Thessalonians. How does one always rejoice or give thanks despite difficult circumstances? Are we meant to be robots or force ourselves to feel good even when things are falling apart? Is there more than meets the eye to these passages? How do we frame them knowing how tough …
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Today's episode tackles the very heavy subject of spiritual abuse. Pastor Scott shares a bit of his own experience in dealing with this problem throughout the years and then turns to the Bible to see what Jesus has to say about the subject. He also recommends some powerful resources for anyone that has been the victim of this dangerous form of abus…
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In this episode, Pastor Scott shares about an unexpected medical emergency he had last week, the anxiety that came with it, and ultimately, how grateful he is for the providence, love & comfort he received from the Lord. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: [email protected]…
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How did we end up with the books we have in the Bible? In this episode, Pastor Scott deep dives into the history of how the books that make up the Bible got there and the metrics they needed to meet to be accepted as inspired. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: [email protected]…
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In this episode, Pastor Scott shares an awesome surprise he got to experience this past Sunday and gives some thoughts on the topic of friendship. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: [email protected] Scott Fisher
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Prayer is one of the most important aspects of the Christian Faith. However, for many, it can be a difficult thing to put into practice. How long should we pray? Do the words matter? Is it just the act of talking to God that's the most important? Pastor Scott covers all this and more in this week's episode. Click here to send us a text message! For…
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In this episode, Pastor Scott tackles two hot topics you never bring up at the dinner table. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: [email protected] Scott Fisher
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