Conversations with Sky and Johnny- friends of 40 years, colleagues, brothers of choice - focusing on the church and the lives of clergy - the good, bad and ugly of it all. They’ll talk music and older pop culture references. Often serious, sometimes silly
Johnny and Sky talk a multitude of transitions, including the world of comedy reflecting on the recent deaths of renowned comedians, Johnny's return to the pulpit, and the announcement of new appointments. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Johnny and Sky conclude their conversation with Memphis musician Steve Selvidge, reflecting on how The Way and The Way Band came together after John's death to keep the ministry going. It's a story of resilience. And it's a story that reminds us that “for everything there is a season,” as Johnny and Steve talk about moving on from The Way. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Johnny and Sky welcome Steve Selvidge to the podcast. Steve is Memphis musician, and original member of The Way Band. Steve and Johnny reflect on their experiences of John, The Way, and the transitions from the heights of The Way to the most difficult of challenges. Want to start your own podcast and don't know where to start? Check out Anchor.FM to learn how easy it is to record and distribute your very own podcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this episode, Johnny and Sky touch on a wide array of topics, including - the absurdity of invalid baptisms and the nature of what is sacramental, the duplicity of benevolence to support an agenda, we are TWK (Yay?), and Gil joins us as we hot take MJ, Ja, and the Grizz. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In the first episode of 2022, S2S welcomes Joey Reed, pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Mayfield, KY. In this powerful and poignant conversation, Joey reflects on the impact of December 2021's devastating tornado on his community, congregation, and himself. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In the first episode of 2022, S2S welcomes Joey Reed, pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Mayfield, KY. In this powerful and poignant conversation, Joey reflects on the impact of December 2021's devastating tornado on his community, congregation, and himself. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this personal and reflective episode, Johnny and Sky talk about the insidious nature of gossip. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Johnny and Sky welcome Bill McAlilly to the podcast. Bill talks about his life as a Bishop in The United Methodist Church during extraordinary times, he reflects on the formation of a new Conference, and is introspective about his remaining time in ministry. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Sky and Johnny welcome Trina Bell Morrison to the podcast. In addition to a powerful witness of her important ministry, they reflect on their decades long friendship with moments of great joy and pain, and they consider the role of grief in anticipation of the slow rolling schism in The United Methodist Church. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
On the deeply moving season two premiere, Rev'd Amanda Crice joins Johnny and Sky to share the story of her call. She shares the insights gleaned from her time in ministry with and among college aged folks, and she bears witness to the difficulties and opportunities of serving a church caught in the tension of the denomination. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
On the season one finale, Sky, Gil and Johnny reflect on the episodes produced thus far, with focus on what they've talked about and the folks they've talked to. There might also be a few remarks about the very last session of The Memphis Annual Conference, some of which actually made it into the podcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this provocative episode, Sky and Johnny welcome Tom Fuerst to the podcast. Tom has planted a United Methodist Church in Memphis with full inclusion and biblical ethics woven into its DNA. Did we mention this was in Memphis? Bold, prophetic and real, Tom tells it like it is. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Sky and Johnny welcome Adam Hamilton to S2S. Adam reflects on how COVID has made us reimagine how we do ministry. Reflecting on the highs and lows of the previous year, Adam speaks candidly about how he has been impacted. And yes, we'll talk a little about the Chiefs, too. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Sky and Johnny conclude their conversation with Eddie Bromley with reflections on the life and ministry of David Atkinson, including tears, laughter, and a remembrance of the day David and Johnny almost got into a fight at a Mexican restaurant in Grand Rapids. Good times! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Sky and Johnny welcome Eddie Bromley into the conversation to talk about the impact of COVID on spiritual leaders. What have we learned about our congregations? Ourselves? Have we been able to be vulnerable with our congregations about our struggles? How have we adapted? Did we? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this episode Johnny and Sky talk about living in Jackson, TN. From youthful mischief to doing ministry in a natural disaster, they reflect on the only place they served at the same time. Lots of stories to be told, including the day Johnny met a Beatle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Johnny and Sky reflect on Lakeshore Camp as a touchstone in their friendship and spiritual development. They welcome Kathy Conrad into the conversation as she shares what Lakeshore has meant to her. This Episode Brought to You By the Eva, Tennessee Chamber of Commerce. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this thought provoking episode, Johnny and Sky discuss how ministry is practiced at the intersection of politics and religion. Reflecting on their own ministries, they speak to the inherent tension of both as something that must be addressed, not ignored. They also take a brief detour into the traditional/contemporary worship debate. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this deeply introspective episode, Sky reflects on his run for Bishop in 2016, the highs and lows, and the spiritual, emotional, and spiritual toll it exacts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
A poignant episode where Johnny reflects on his journey of the past few years leading him to treatment. This includes crippling codependency, inner turmoil, alcohol abuse, vocational uncertainty, and traumatic loss. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Johnny and Sky begin tell a bit about themselves, their friendship, their work in the church, and did we mention tattoos? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app