S2E9: Passing Tones

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.