The Graveyard Shift Podcast

We all know what a bad apology looks like. This week, Alan, Greg and Scott talk about what 'I'm sorry if...' and 'I'm sorry but...' really mean as well as what a good apologies looks like and why they are so important.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.

This week's episode was recorded in May and is Part 2 of ‘Journeys & Regrets'! This time around, Scott and Alan interview Greg about his journey into ministry and the transformative moments that have shaped his life along the way. From there, we talk about what it means to have a healthy relationship with regret and Alan begins a lifelong love affair with the word ‘baseline.'Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nitw10CnfsE Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/hRnE2oListen on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/31blJZFSupport the Show on Patreon: https://goo.gl/BOSFEx

Following the global movement of outrage, heartbreak and ‘Black Lives Matter' protests after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Alan, Greg and Scott talk about what they're learning about systemic racism, justice and what it means to be allies to those who are victims of oppression. This episode is called ‘The First Of Many Conversations' because we're conscious that three white men talking about race is nobody's ideal and that, though we want to speak up rather than be silent, we're committed to using our (small) platform to amplify those whose voices the world needs right now. We hope this will be the first of many such conversations that will include people of colour and others from marginalised groups. As we mention in the show, you may find it more helpful to listen to our interview with author and activist Lisa Sharon Harper in Episode 167 which you can find here.Resources mentioned in the show: ‘Redemption: The John M. Perkins Story' — a documentary of civil rights, justice, family & forgiveness by Greg FromholzLisa Sharon Harper at Rubicon 2020Dr. Ebun Joseph at Rubicon 2020Greg's interview with Dr. Rosaleen McDonaghJohn Oliver's segment on Police Brutality (Not for the faint of heart or easily offended but filled with important information.)Andre Henry on The Liturgists' Episode on Anti-RacismThe Hope & Hard Pills PodcastReconstructing the Gospel by Jonathan Wilson-HartgroveWhy I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Renni Eddo-LodgeI'm Still Here by Austin Channing BrownThe Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr by Clayborne CarsonThe 13th - A film by Ava DuVernay

This week, Greg interviews Scott and Alan about our journeys into ministry and the key moments that shaped our lives and sense of calling. Make sure to subscribe for Part Two which sees Al and Scott interview Greg and the conversation that follows about what it means to have a healthy understanding of regret.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.

This week on the podcast, Al, Greg and Scott talk discuss why Christians tend to be so quick to embrace conspiracy theories, where that comes from and how we respond to it. Our thinking was particularly stirred by two great articles:1. Love Rules the World, Not Conspiracy - Ken Tanner2. Gullibility Is Not A Spiritual Gift - Ed StetzerWatch on YouTube.Support the Show on Patreon.

This week on the podcast, Al, Greg and Scott talk about how the challenges of lockdown are affecting our emotional, physical and spiritual health and the strategies we are developing to stay healthy in the uncertain times.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.

As stories have emerged of churches refused to comply with social distancing and lockdown orders, Alan, Greg and Scott explored the mentality and priorities behind such decisions and what it says about our values and priorities.Support the Show on Patreon: https://goo.gl/BOSFEx Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MDIWAE2Ld9c

This week, Alan, Greg and Scott discuss a great article from Dr. Gladys Ganiel from Queen's University Belfast entitled 'Is Ireland turning to religion during the Covid-19 crisis?' The lads discuss whether facing into such painful and difficult times will drive people to faith ... or away from it.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jDoytANsgm4Read the article: https://bit.ly/2xBffdvListen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/hRnE2oListen on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/31blJZFSupport the Show on Patreon: https://goo.gl/BOSFEx

As the COVID-19 crisis continues, the lads explore the variety of ways in which people seek to be part of a church online. Is it a crucial resource for those that are not served well by most churches? Or is it a cop out that removes the call to be part of an in-person community? And what does it mean for our understandings of worship, forgiveness and sacrament?Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/hRnE2oListen on Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/31blJZFFollow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter: https://goo.gl/Ea8GxZSupport the Show on Patreon: https://goo.gl/BOSFEx

This week, in their first ever video episode, Al, Greg and Scott talk about adjusting to the new normal of life during a pandemic. They talk about what it has meant for their own lives but also what it means for us as Christians, churches and people trying to serve their neighbours.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xWaPYqr50W0 Support the show on Patreon: https://goo.gl/BOSFEx

This week, Al, Greg and Scott talk about how we define discipleship and what that definition tells us about our priorities, our ministries and our value systems. As always, this kind of conversation helps us reflect on and remember our own stories and the people who have guided us along the way. Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.

With everything that's happening in the world at the moment, Al, Greg and Scott decided to discuss the coronavirus, how the outbreak has made us feel and what it looks like for Christians to respond well to it. [This show is slightly edited because it was recorded before the Irish government made a lot of recommendations for cancelling public events. Some of the information is already out of date but we felt that some of the ideas we discussed were still worth putting out into the world!]Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.

This week, Al, Greg and Scott talk about whether or not being part of a local church is important. Do we need it? Or does it need us more than we need it?Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.

This week, Al, Greg and Scott go back over their predictions for this year's Oscars. Scott continues his annual tradition of trying to guess the winners without seeing any of the films.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.Buy Graveyard Shift T-Shirts & Merchandise.

This week, Al, Greg and Scott discuss a wonderful article written by 52 year old military veteran James Hatch about his first semester as a student at Yale. The lads discussed his experience of having his preconceived ideas about millennials and centennials being disrupted and the valuable lessons he can teach our communities and churches.Read the article.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.

This week, Al, Greg and Scott talk about a video about the 'weirdness of Christianity' by Milton Jones that re-surfaced recently and that has started a lot of conversation on social media. Is Christianity weird? Is that a good thing? Is weirdness something we should aspire to?Watch the Milton Jones Video.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.

When news broke online about the release of a video game about Jesus, Alan, Greg and Scott couldn't help but talk about it. Join the lads as they try to get to the bottom of it while trying to figure out what a good video game about Jesus would look like.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.

In the build-up to Christmas, Al, Greg and Scott talk about Christmas spoilers (not suitable for little ones) and our family traditions. We also explore what it means to be intentional about the traditions we create and the stories we tell about who we are as communities, families and people of faith.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.

Following the release of 'Jesus is King', Christians and churches all over the world started tripping over each other to associate themselves with Kanye West. Is this an exciting transformation in Kanye's life? Or another example of Christians co-opting anyone who can help them win a 'culture war'? Where does Christianity's weird relationship with celebrity come from?

This week, Al, Greg and Scott talk about the complex idea of 'hearing from God'. Is it a booming voice from the sky? A whisper in your heart? A sense of being drawn or aware of something? What does it mean for how we live our lives and, most importantly, how is it shaping our lives in this present moment?Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.

This week, Al, Greg and Scott talk about inspiration and creativity. What makes you think deeply? Or differently? What gives us energy or new ideas or solutions to the problems we face? Join us as we chat through what we have in common and the ways in which we differ?Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.

This week, Al, Greg and Scott were joined by special guest Lisa Sharon Harper. Lisa is an activist, author of the book 'The Very Good Gospel' and a keynote speaker at this year's Rubicon. Join us as we talk about race, oppression, justice and the Kingdom of God. Lisa is brilliant, insightful and fascinating and we loved learning from her.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.

This week, Al, Greg and Scott talk about how their faith journeys began and how it came to such a big part in their lives. As always, it's a mix of love for each other and a complete rejection of the idea that we need to take each other too seriously.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.

This week, Al, Greg and Scott talk about a fascinating recent article by Eric Minton called 'Entitled Millennials aren't killing the American church. Entitled churches are.' Join us as we explore the way in which he changes the conversation and what it means for us as Christians in Ireland.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.

In this week's episode, Al, Greg and Scott talk about the recent stories of high profile Christian leaders who have decided that to walk away from Christianity. How do we react when this happens? And what does our reaction say about us?Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.

This week is a very special episode of The Graveyard Shift! We had a wonderful night recording for a live audience of youth and youth leaders at Summer Madness as we shared stories of our ministry nightmares. We're so grateful to everyone who came along and made it so enjoyable!Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.

This week, the lads talk about burritos, kebabs, Avengers and, finally, the rise of 'cancel culture' and finding the tension in judgment, grace and redemption.Read the article on Bustle.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.Buy Graveyard Shift T-Shirts & Merchandise.

This week, Al, Greg and Scott talk about the long road to self-awareness and the important role that personality indicators (and the Enneagram in particular) can play in helping us figure ourselves out. How do we approach these ideas in a way that doesn't put people in boxes? How do we apply what we're learning in a way that is liberating for ourselves and for others? And how do we avoid the temptation to judge others instead of challenging ourselves?Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.

This week was an other Q&A episode where we discuss everything from our favourite pastries to our big question: 'If you weren't in ministry, what would you be doing with your life?'Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.

This week, Scott brings some big news about his future which kicks off a conversation about each of our callings, hopes and dreams. And there is some pointless debate about the days of Holy Week and the poignancy of the Avengers movies.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.

This week, Al, Greg and Scott answer some questions from last week's episode on sadness before discussing a recent Heleo article about how facts don't change minds. Why don't they? What does? And what does that mean for people who are trying to be leaders? All these questions and more are not conclusively answered in this episode. Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.

This week, the lads talk about pancake preferences, breakfast for dinner, an article from Relevant Magazine on sadness and faith and 'Flood', an indisputable classic by Jars of Clay.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.

This week, Al, Greg and Scott pull out their Oscar predictions and see who the big winners and losers were on the night and on the podcast. As usual, Greg got obsessed with one film in particular and Scott, having only seen the animated films, guessed his way through the rest.This week, Al, Greg and Scott pull out their Oscar predictions and see who the big winners and losers were on the night and on the podcast. As usual, Greg got obsessed with one film in particular and Scott, having only seen the animated films, guessed his way through the rest.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.Buy Graveyard Shift T-Shirts & Merchandise.

This week, Al, Greg and Scott discuss why every new coffee shop seems to have an ampersand in it and the role that fear has played in their ministry and career.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.Buy Graveyard Shift T-Shirts & Merchandise.

This week on the podcast, Greg, Alan and Scott talk about the recent Gillette ad, the toxic backlash that followed it and how men can be better. This conversation also birthed the expression, 'It's not a soup, it's a season' which we hope will never be repeated.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.Buy Graveyard Shift T-Shirts & Merchandise.

This week, the lads discuss a fascinating article in The Guardian called, 'By mollycoddling our children, we're feeling mental illness in teenagers' and what it means to understand the importance of failures and obstacles in our own stories.Read the article.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.Buy Graveyard Shift T-Shirts & Merchandise.

This week, Al, Greg and Scott discuss Greg's exit from social media, Alan and Greg's private friendship and a fascinating interview with Dr. Marlene Winell on 'Religious Trauma' in RawStory.Read the article.Click here for Greg's recommended episode from The Liturgists Podcast. Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.Buy Graveyard Shift T-Shirts & Merchandise.

This week on the podcast, the lads talk about the best Christmas movies, Home Alone canon and why it is some people leave Christianity while others are discovering it or returning to it.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.Buy Graveyard Shift T-Shirts & Merchandise.

In this, our 150th episode, we talk about a recent stat from the YouVersion Bible App about the most bookmarked Bible verse in 2018. Tune in to find out what the verse was and how we feel about the idea of life verses, reading in context and how we incorporate Scripture into our own journeys.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.Buy Graveyard Shift T-Shirts & Merchandise.

This week, Al, Greg and Scott answer questions about spiritual role models, what we would tell ourselves ten years ago and where we think we'll be in ten years. We also discuss which teenage mutant ninja turtle we are, why Winnie the Pooh sucks and what our patronus would be.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.

This week, Al, Greg and Scott take on questions from listeners on everything from sabbaticals to Bible scenes we'd like to see to the most dreaded question of all — what do we like most about each other?Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/hRnE2oListen on Stitcher: http://goo.gl/ItvSN5Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.Buy Graveyard Shift T-Shirts & Merchandise.

This week, Al, Greg, Scott are joined by Jonathan Martin (THREEPEAT!) to talk about whether or not it's possible to do church via apps and the online world. What does that mean for community and connection? Is it sustainable? Is it even a good idea? Tune in for our regular mixture of making fun of each other, flirting with cynicism and us being jealous of Jonathan Martin's dulcet tones.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.

This week, Al, Greg and Scott are joined by writer and speaker Jonathan Martin who was in Ireland to speak at Rubicon+ (and see four – that's right, FOUR – U2 concerts). They talk about justice, activism, prophetic theatre and how the Kingdom of God can confront toxic and unjust systems. It's more light-hearted than it sounds ... particularly when we get to Tim LaHaye's 'The Act of Marriage'.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.Buy Graveyard Shift T-Shirts & Merchandise.

This week on the podcast, Scott and Greg talked to Australian theologian and activist Jarrod McKenna who was a keynote speaker at this year's Rubicon Conference. Tune in to hear the conversation that explored justice, activism, church, culture and the Kingdom of God!Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.Buy Graveyard Shift T-Shirts & Merchandise.

This week, the lads dive into Kelefa Sanneh's brilliant article in the New Yorker on 'The Unlikely Endurance of Christian Rock' and the double-edged sword that contemporary Christian music has become over the last 40 years. Also, listen out for the greatest Graveyard Shift outtake of all time.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.Buy Graveyard Shift T-Shirts & Merchandise.

This week, Alan, Greg and Scott talk about the 'Statement on Social Justice' that was recently released by John MacArthur and signed by 3000 other leaders and churches. The lads reflect on the damage that such statements do and our need to have a broader, grander understanding of the Kingdom of God. They also make jokes etc. #LavaGroundRead the statement here.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.Buy Graveyard Shift T-Shirts & Merchandise.

The lads are back from their summer 'break' and thinking back on what has been a strange year in Ireland. Between the referendum about the 8th Amendment and the visit of Pope Francis, we've learned a lot about faith and culture and the conversations our country is having about both. Join us as we reflect on 2018 so far!Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.

This week on The Graveyard Shift, Al, Greg and Scott talk about how small Greg's head looks without a beard and televangelists buying multi-million dollar planes before they get distracted by an ice cream van and heckled by children.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.Buy Graveyard Shift T-Shirts & Merchandise.

This week, join Greg, Alan and Scott as they talk about what happens when Al brings Greg to a rugby match and that discussion alone breaks Scott emotionally. They also talk about the royal wedding, the attention Bishop Curry's sermon garnered and what we can learn from moments like this.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.Buy Graveyard Shift T-Shirts & Merchandise.

This week on the show, Al, Greg and Scott talk about a recent Barna survey that explored how liturgy and tradition are perceived by different generations and demographics today. Why are some leaving free-form churches to embrace traditional expressions while others head in the opposite direction?Read the Barna Survey.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.Buy Graveyard Shift T-Shirts & Merchandise.

This week, Alan, Greg and Scott talk about the differences between deconstruction and distillation when it comes to our faith. Some say that deconstruction helpful but for others it's a dirty word. Do we need to understand it a different way? The lads discuss Rev Conor Gwin's article in Mockingbird called 'Closer Than You Think.'Read the article.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Twitter.Follow the Graveyard Shift on Facebook.Support the Show on Patreon.