The Pastor Scott Show

Scott is joined by Steve Amerson who sang the "Star-Spangled Banner" Sunday at the memorial service for Charlie Kirk. Scott and Steve discuss the event, what the atmosphere was like, how people reacted to the speeches and the most memorable moments from the event. 

Scott looks at Erika Kirk forgiving the 22-year-old suspect accused of killing her husband, Charlie Kirk. She also used her speech at his public memorial in Arizona to reaffirm her commitment to carry on his mission through Turning Point USA, embracing both the grief of his loss and the values he lived by. Scott asks listeners how we can we forgive someone who has done something like this to us?

Scott looks at a fan at a Phillies game gave a foul ball to a Karen after giving it to his son, sparking debate over whether he was a gentleman or just robbed himself of a priceless souvenir. Scott asks listeners if he should have kept the ball or did he do the right thing?

Scott discusses Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett’s call for the community to come forward after 82-year-old Aldorthia Burrell was killed by a stray bullet on her porch. While Pickett emphasized unity and vowed not to rest until the shooter is caught, Scott questions why other cities don’t take a similarly strong stance. Listeners react.

Scott sits down with Seth Dillon, CEO of The Babylon Bee, to discuss satire, free speech, and the power of humor from a Christian worldview, explore how The Babylon Bee lampoons culture, politics, and church life while staying rooted in truth, the challenges of censorship and de-platforming, and the importance of standing firm on principles of free speech. Scott also looks at a 62-year-old California woman facing five felony charges for allegedly registering her dog to vote in the 2021 and 2022 elections, risking up to six years in prison.

Scott looks at a New York high school senior winning the right to paint Bible verses and Christian imagery on her assigned parking spot after the school initially denied her design. Backed by First Liberty Institute, her case centered on First Amendment protections against viewpoint discrimination, leading the district to reverse its decision and affirm her right to religious expression. Scott asks listeners if they share their faith in public?

Scott looks at on the Minneapolis church shooting and the manifesto and information that has come out about the shooter. Scott looks at the troubling ideas he believed and asks listeners what they think of the situation. Scott looks at Karoline Leavitt calling the Minneapolis school shooting a “horrific act of terrorism” by an “evil monster,” defended the power of prayer while rebuking Jen Psaki’s remarks. Listeners continue to respond.

Scott is joined by comedian Kerri Pomarolli to invite listeners to Girl’s Night Out at Beachcities Community Church. Scott and Kerri discuss the similarities that comedians and pastors face, what it was like to perform standup comedy during the pandemic, why being a “clean” comedian is important to her, why she’s not afraid to express her faith in God and her upcoming projects.

Scott looks at Cracker Barrel issuing an apology for rolling out a simplified logo that omitted the beloved “Uncle Herschel” image and “Old Country Store” text, acknowledging it “could have done a better job sharing who we are” but confirmed the redesign, part of a broader modernization effort, will remain in place. Scott asks listener what they think of the redesign and why people are so invested in a logo?

Scott breaks down Donald Trump’s executive order targeting flag burning, exploring how it uses existing laws to punish desecration without outright banning it. Plus, we take calls from listeners answering the question: “Does burning a flag bother you?”

Scott looks at Washington, D.C. going 12 consecutive days without a murder following President Trump’s invocation of emergency powers to federalize the Metropolitan Police Department and deploy the National Guard. The campaign, which includes over 1,000 arrests and large drops in violent crimes like carjackings, has been praised by some officials as restoring public safety, but has also drawn criticism from local leaders and residents concerned about federal overreach and military-style policing. Scott asks listeners why we are questioning this when it is working?

A memo from the centrist think tank Third Way urges Democrats to ditch roughly 44–45 “woke” terms like “cisgender,” “safe space,” “Latinx,” “justice-involved,” and “food insecurity” arguing that such language alienates everyday voters and plays into Republican attacks. Scott asks listeners what they think of the list and if there are any we should add and if these terms do make them feel alienated?