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.