Something Two Say with Johnny and Sky

Sky and Johnny welcome Joey Reed back to the podcast one year after the Mayfield tornado to talk about how Mayfield is recovering, the personal toll the year has taken, and the challenges of trying to keep a congregation together during a time when the denomination is tearing itself apart.

Bishop Ken Carder joins the podcast. We talk about ministry with those living with dementia, the nature of incarnational theology, and why prophetic leadership is necessary. We talk about the old days of the Memphis Conference with reflections on another leader gone, Roger.

Just When I Thought I Was Out…” Sky and Johnny catch up after several months hiatus. They reflect on friend and colleague Rev’d Dr. Autura Eason Williams, and Johnny will share the beginnings of new work that’s “ministry adjacent.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

In this personal and reflective episode, Johnny and Sky talk about the insidious nature of gossip.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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?

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.

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.