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The Scottish Football ShowModric, Lewandowski and the GOAT McTominayIt's the Modric and Lewandowski show this week... or will our star man Scott McTominay bag the headlines instead?Scotland head into their final international break of the year as the Nations League comes to a close and second place is still up for grabs between us, Croatia and Poland.But what about the squad? Cieran Slicker is in for the first time, Nicky Devlin is in from the start this time and is Lennon Miller unfortunate to miss out?Meanwhile, we speak to Edinburgh Reporter Callum Napier about the pressure David Gray...2024-11-121h 00
Beyond The Game with GreganCieran Carlin | Being a full-time youtuber, getting the perfect score in bowling and nostalgic gamingWhat does it take to be a full time youtuber? How does it feel to get 299 in wii bowling by missing your final bowl?In today's episode, we get to know Cieran beyond the game.We spoke about gaming life growing up and how it led to Cieran becoming a Youtuber. We spoke about some of the challenges associated with his role and spoke about some of Cieran's other jobs he's done and is doing alongside his career.Hope you enjoy the episode and...2023-08-071h 11
Holy Half HourThe Grand Finale!Well here we are, the Grand Finale of your regularly scheduled programming, we hope that you enjoy the bumper episode with new quizzes and old reminisces. As promised here are all the links:Support Ukraine:DEC - www.dec.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-humanitarian-appealOxfam - shorturl.at/vyCR7Red Cross - shorturl.at/dkAX4Cieran's Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC0JB_f947fNNBaDM7NE5gFgCieran's Music Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC_I61GMjqJ95Kykc0Z8LChAMichael's Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/MichaelTraynorCircusMichael's...2022-03-071h 22Holy Half HourS2 Ep.62: The (Almost) Final Episode - RevelationWe made it folks! Here we are on our final episode of season 2 and our final bible fact on Revelation. Look out for our season finale special, coming next week! This week Michael brings us a bumper quiz and our final Top Three. And has Cieran finally, finally memorised every book of the Bible? Listen and find out. 2022-02-2157 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep61: Just Some Scrawling on the Back of Your Hand - JudeIn which we look at the penultimate book of the Bible, Jude, but not before playing an idioms quiz, listening to a new unlikely worship song, and completing a top 3.hello@holyhalfhour.co.uk@holyhalfhourwww.holyhalfhour.co.uk2022-02-1437 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep60: Multilingual Biblical Mixup - 1-3 JohnWe're back, and Michael has a new mind bending multilingual quiz. Can you beat it? Goliath returns with another greatest hits compilation. We have our Top Three and this week's Bible fact is 1-3 John. Yes, all of it! 2022-02-0737 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep59: "Zaney" - 2 PeterSorry for the late upload this week! Michael had technical difficulties. We hope that you enjoy S2 Ep59, in which we have another 'famous-person-name' quiz, unlikely worship song, top 3 and a Bible fact on the book of 2 Peter.www.holyhalfhour.co.uk@holyhalfhourhello@holyhalfhour.co.uk2022-02-0240 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep 58: Auld Lang Podcast - 1 PeterWe're back! Happy new year folks. We have our usual mix of quizzes, daft songs, and a bible fact. With a new twist on the top three! Gather round and harken to the New Year's Crow. 2022-01-2434 minHoly Half HourThe 2021 Christmas Spectacular!Merry Christmas to you all! We hope you enjoy this bumper Christmas edition of Holy Half Hour with extra quizzes, original music, gift exchanges and more! We hope that you have a wonderful Christmas however you are spending it this year!www.holyhalfhour.co.uk@holyhalfhourhello@holyhalfhour.co.uk2021-12-201h 22Holy Half HourS2 Ep57: In the Bleak Mid-Podcast - JamesIt's nearly Christmas! How will Cieran do on Michael's quiz this week? How sad will Michael be after hearing Cieran's latest Christmas carol reboot? Let's find out. 2021-12-1339 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep56: Wearing the Jumpers of Giants - HebrewsSorry for the late upload this week listeners, Michael had an important exam to sit. Cieran tries to 'play the books of the Bible right', we discover an incredibly preserved ancient Christmas hymn, the ongoing sage of the Top 3 Quiz and Cieran shares thoughts on Hebrews.hello@holyhalfhour.co.ukwww.holyhalfhour.co.uk@holyhalfhour2021-12-0645 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep55: A Novel Idea - PhilemonWhose book idea will become a bestseller? Will Cieran fail spectacularly at this week's quiz, like last week? Does anybody have any garlic? Find the answers to all these questions and more in this week's show. This week our Bible fact comes from Philemon.2021-11-2948 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep54: Cieran's Highest Note - TitusIn which we have a 'first line' Bible book quiz, a theme tune for Titus, we continue our 'animal, vegetable, mineral' Top 3s and Cieran brings us facts on Titus. www.holyhalfhour.co.uk@holyhalfhourhello@holyhalfhour.co.uk2021-11-2242 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep53: Google Me This - 2 TimothyWe're back! Can you beat Cieran's performance in the Google autocomplete quiz? Yes. Yes you can. 2021-11-1547 minHoly Half HourWe'll be right back!No episode this week folks, we'll see you next week! 2021-11-0800 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep52: There Are Some Who Call Me... - 1 TimothyIn which Cieran has to identify famous Timothys, Michael listens to an epic animal Unlikely Worship Song, Cieran tries to regain his former Top 3 glory and the Bible Fact is from 1 Timothy.www.holyhalfhour.co.uk@holyhalfhourhello@holyhalfhour.co.uk2021-11-0140 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep51: Sparkling White Grape Juice - 1&2 ThessaloniansWe're back with another incredible quiz, an unlikely worship song that hits close to home, a top three and a bible fact from 1&2 Thessalonians. 2021-10-2538 minHoly Half HourHoly Half Hour RadioCieran is on his honeymoon with his wonderful new wife! So it is time for a special episode of Holy Half Hour radio, we hope you enjoy these classic holy half hour hits!www.holyhalfhour.co.uk@holyhalfhourhello@holyhalfhour.co.uk2021-10-1827 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep50: Schrödinger's Marriage - ColossiansCieran is a newly married man, or is he, you'll have to listen to find out, either way we have a wedding traditions quiz, an Unlikely remix, a top 3 and a Bible Fact from Colossians. Enjoy!www.holyhalfhour.co.ukhello@holyhalfhour.co.uk@holyhalfhour2021-10-1138 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep49: Mount Quiz-Victory - PhilippiansIn which Michael poses a phobia-based quiz to Cieran, Cieran writes an unlikely worship song about an unsung biblical hero, we have a new top 3 and a bible fact about Philippians.www.holyhalfhour.co.uk@holyhalfhourhello@holyhalfhour.co.uk2021-10-0438 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep48: Protective Feature or Feathered Creature? - EphesiansIs it a bird? Is it a battle suit? Find out in this week's Holy Half Hour. We also have our Unlikely Worship Song, Top Three, and Bible Fact from the book of Ephesians. Thanks for listening! 2021-09-2739 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep47: Never Seen a Tomato - GalatiansIn which Cieran tests his fruit knowledge, and turns into a tv jingle producer, there is a top 3, and our bible facts are about the feistiness of Paul in Galatians.www.holyhalfhour.co.ukhello@holyhalfhour.co.uk@holyhalfhour2021-09-2046 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep46: The Church Search - 2 CorinthiansWelcome back! This week we have another great show featuring a quiz, unlikely worship song, top three and bible fact from 2 Corinthians. Enjoy! 2021-09-1437 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep45: Bible Location, Bible Location, Bible Location - 1 CorinthiansThis week we talk about the sports we don't excel in, Cieran tests his Bible Geography knowledge, we hear things from Michael's POV, a Top 3 and a Bible Fact from 1 Corinthians. www.holyhalfhour.co.ukhello@holyhalfhour.co.uk@holyhalfhour2021-09-0639 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep44: It's a Small Pod After All - RomansWe're onto the New Testament letters, so Michael has a letter based quiz this week. Our Unlikely Worship Song comes from a special guest. We have another Top Three and our Bible Fact comes from Romans. 2021-08-3043 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep43: Quizzes, Remixes and Kinetosis - ActsIn which we discuss seasickness, have a third quick fire Master-Bible-Mind quiz, a new quiz jingle, a quick Kazoo worship song, a Top 3 and a Bible fact about the book of Acts.www.holyhalfhour.co.ukhello@holyhalfhour.co.uk@holyhalfhour2021-08-2335 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep42: Family (of God) Fortunes! - JohnIn which we discuss when we are most in our element, we play our Family Fortunes/Feud style quiz, we have an Unlikely Worship Song about Bible readings, a Top 3 and Cieran brings us a Bible Fact about his favourite Gospel, John.www.holyhalfhour.co.ukhello@holyhalfhour.co.uk@holyhalfhour on socialsAll music by Holy Half Hour2021-08-1645 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep41: Luke Who's Podcasting - Luke's GospelWelcome back to Holy Half Hour, come on in! This week we have a fantastic quiz, an Unlikely Worship Song, another Top Three and our Bible Fact comes from Luke's Gospel. Remember to wipe your feet. 2021-08-1136 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep40: The Legend of Prune Hands - MarkHow many famous Marks can you name? Probably more than Cieran in this week's quiz. We have another Unlikely Worship Song, a brand new Top Three, and this week's Bible Fact comes from Mark's Gospel. Find us on social media @holyhalfhour2021-08-0234 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep39: A Brave New Testament - MatthewWe are super excited to start looking at the New Testament in our Bible Fact segment. We also have a New Testament Quiz, an Unlikely Worship Song about being late for church, as well as a slightly tweak to the format of Top 3.www.holyhalfhour.co.uk@holyhalfhourhello@holyhalfhour.co.uk2021-07-2643 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep38: Bible Mastermind Round 2 - MalachiIn this episode, Cieran takes on another of Michael's Bible Mastermind challenges. We have a new unlikely worship song, our top three is summer themed and our bible fact comes from Malachi. Find us on social media @HolyHalfHour2021-07-1932 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep37 - No Head Whiskers - ZechariahIn which we have a Christian Spelling Bee, Cieran creates music using only his phone, we have a weathery Top 3 and our Bible fact is on the penultimate book of the Old Testament: Zechariah!www.holyhalfhour.co.uk@holyhalfhourhello@holyhalfhour.co.uk2021-07-1232 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep36: The Long Night-Night - HaggaiIn this week's episode: Michael brings a fill-in the blank news quiz, Cieran brings an unlikely worship song on a common church problem. Our top three is on a nursery rhyme theme and our bible fact comes from the book of Haggai. Email us: hello@holyhalfhour.co.ukSocial media: @holyhalfhour2021-07-0546 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep35: Sweet Memes - ZephaniahCan you tell if these Christian cultural memes are in the Bible? This week we also have an Unlikely Worship Song Remix, a quick Christian world record question, a Top 3 and our Bible Fact is from the book of Zephaniah. Enjoy!www.holyhalfhour.co.ukhello@holyhalfhour.co.uk@holyhalfhour2021-06-2846 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep34: Hab-aaaaaaa-kuk - HabakkukIn which we discuss the correct way to pronounce this week's book of the Bible. Michael brings a brilliant Spotify worship quiz, Cieran remixes everybody's favourite instrument. Our top three has a nursery rhyme theme and our Bible fact comes from Habakkuk. Find us @holyhalfhour on social media 2021-06-2140 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep33: Master-Bible-Mind - NahumIn which Cieran answers quick fire Bible Trivia, we have an Unlikely Worship song that you may well relate to, we kazoo the top 3 best selling Christian songs of all time, our top 3 is words from nursery rhymes and our Bible fact is about the book of Nahum. Enjoy!p.s. Sorry that the audio is a little below our usual standards we had a few mic issues but still wanted to release this episode.Find us online: www.holyhalfhour.co.ukOn socials: @holyhalfhourEmail us: hello@holyhalfhour.co.uk2021-06-1435 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep32: Monk-y Business - MicahMichael tests Cieran's knowledge of a day in the life of a monk. Cieran brings the next thrilling musical instalment of the Jonah saga. We have another rhyming top three and our bible fact comes from Micah. Find us on social media or at www.holyhalfhour.co.uk2021-06-0736 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep31: Cieran's Rich Fish Wish - JonahIn which Cieran guesses where well known stories are in the Bible, our Unlikely Worship Song tell's Jonah's story, we have a Hymmmn, a Top 3 and Michael Shares a Bible Fact about Jonah.We are online: www.holyhalfhour.co.ukOn social media @holyhalfhourGet in touch: hello@holyhalfhour.co.uk 2021-05-3131 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep30: The D Above Middle C - ObadiahIn which we play some more Bible Trivia, Cieran writes an unlikely worship song which will help the songwriters out there, we have a Kazoo Tune, Top 3 and Cieran shares a Bible fact from Obadiah. We are online at: www.holyhalfhour.co.ukOn social media: @holyhalfhourEmail us: hello@holyhalfhour.co.uk2021-05-2438 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep29: He Made the Monkey - AmosAnother packed episode with quizzes, an unlikely worship song, the top three and our bible fact this week comes from the book of Amos. Thanks for listening! Find us at: www.holyhalfhour.co.ukOn social media: @holyhalfhourGet in touch: hello@holyhalfhour.co.uk2021-05-1737 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep28: Who Put the Moo Inside the Calf? - JoelIn which Cieran is quizzed on Christian Facebook Groups, we hear an original Charles Wesley composition, we have our usual superb recurring segments and Cieran shares a fact about the book of Joel. www.holyhalfhour.co.ukhello@holyhalfhour.co.uk@holyhalfhour2021-05-1040 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep27: My Ticker Will Go On - HoseaMichael brings his thesaurus to worship band practice. Cieran brings a song about a common church problem. We have a rhyming top three, another instalment of Hymmmns, and our Bible Fact is from the book of Hosea. Email us: hello@holyhalfhour.co.uk www.holyhalfhour.co.uk2021-05-0334 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep26: In the Rumpus Room - DanielIn which Cieran has to identify famous Daniels, Cieran remixes another classic Holy Half Hour Goof, we have a kazoo tune, a top 3 and this week's Bible fact is from Daniel.www.holyhalfhour.co.ukhello@holyhalfhour.co.uk@holyhalfhour2021-04-2636 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep25: 1st Birthday Spectacular!This week our podcast is a whole year old. Amazing! To celebrate here's a bumper quiz and games edition of the show. Thank you all so much for listening this last year, we appreciate you all! Email: hello@holyhalfhour.co.uk2021-04-1945 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep24: Philistine Records - EzekielIn which Cieran has to guess if famous Christians from history are fact or fiction, Goliath is back with an album that is sure to go double platinum, we have a Kazoo Song, Hymmmn, Top 3 and a Bible Fact from the book of Ezekiel. www.holyhalfhour.co.ukhello@holyhalfhour.co.uk@holyhalfhour2021-04-1237 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep23: The Easter Bunny Conspiracy - LamentationsMichael catches Cieran in a hymnal trap. Cieran brings a song to cure those Easter Monday blues. Our top three is work, rest, play and our bible fact comes from Lamentations. Episode may contain kazoo.Email us: hello@holyhalfhour.co.uk2021-04-0537 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep22: Kazoo Diem - JeremiahIn which Cieran tries to identify kazoo renditions of popular worships songs, an old friend returns to perform an Unlikely Worship Song, we have a new Hymmmn, Top 3 and, this week's Bible Fact is about the book Jeremiah.www.holyhalfhour.co.ukDrop us an email: hello@holyhalfhour.co.ukFind us on social platforms: @holyhalfhour2021-03-2933 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep21: When Isaiah Comes Around - IsaiahMichael brings a fun, numbers based quiz. Cieran imitates a certain country legend. We have another instalment of 'Hymmmns', our 'Top Three' has a western theme and our 'Bible Fact' comes from Isaiah. Find us at: www.holyhalfhour.co.ukOn social media: @holyhalfhourGet in touch: hello@holyhalfhour.co.uk2021-03-2234 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep20: Hymmmns - Song of SongsIn which Michael challenges Cieran to put Bible books in order in a 'Bible Sandwich' game, Cieran writes a Song of Songs inspired 'Unlikely Worship Song', we have a 'Top 3' as well as a brand new segment 'Hymmmns' and our 'Bible Fact' is about Song of Songs.Find us at: www.holyhalfhour.co.ukOn social media: @holyhalfhourGet in touch: hello@holyhalfhour.co.uk2021-03-1536 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep19: AI - mazing Grace - EcclesiastesIn which Cieran tries to guess which objects created these songs, Michael listens to an unlikely worship song created by AI, we have a Top 3 and our Bible Fact is about Ecclesiastes!2021-03-0829 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep18: Wise Guys - ProverbsIn which Cieran tries to guess which proverbs are biblical, Michael hears Cieran's Scottish proverbial wisdom, the top 3 is an emotional moment and we share an interesting Bible fact about the book of Proverbs.Email us: hello@holyhalfhour.co.uk Social media: @holyhalfhour2021-03-0126 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep17: Frog of the Dawn - PsalmsCieran is caught in a fast food free-for-all. Michael brings an autocomplete quiz. Our bible top three is sports related and our bible fact comes from Psalms. Email us: hello@holyhalfhour.co.uk Social media: @holyhalfhour2021-02-2232 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep16: Groundhog Bday - JobWe're back! Holy Half Hour returns with a brand new quiz, a Valentine's unlikely worship song, a new year top three and a bible fact from the book of Job. If you're enjoying the show why not share it with a friend? Email us: hello@holyhalfhour.co.uk2021-02-1537 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep15: The 2020 Festive Spectacular!It is time for our 2020 Festive Spectacular! We play games, exchange presents, play silly songs and chat about all kinds of nonsense. Merry Christmas to you all and thanks for being part of our family through a challenging year!2020-12-2154 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep14: Cockles and mussels, it's nearly Christmas! - EstherWe're getting very excited about Christmas here at HHH-HQ! Michael quizzes Cieran on which Christmas traditions have Christian roots. Cieran brings more unlikely Christmas carols. We have another Christmas themed top three and our bible fact comes from the book of Esther. Did we mention it's nearly Christmas? Enjoying the show? Why not pass it on to a friend? Email us: hello@holyhalfhour.co.uk2020-12-1438 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep13: It's beginning to look a lot like podcast - Ezra/NehemiahMichael brings some specially made HHH Trivial Pursuit style questions. Cieran brings some interesting takes on timeless carols. Our top three is Christmas decorations and our Bible fact comes from Ezra-Nehemiah. Email us: hello@holyhalfhour.co.uk2020-12-0737 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep12: Five clicks to Jesus - 1 & 2 ChroniclesMichael teaches the art of wiki navigation. Cieran brings an entirely original song idea. Our bible top three is laundry and our bible fact comes from 1&2 Chronicles. Email us: hello@holyhalfhour.co.uk2020-11-3041 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep11: Let's argue about Spiderman - 1 & 2 KingsWhich Spiderman is best? How much should you pay for a 3ft church candle? Is the drongo a real animal? Find the answers to all these questions and more in this week's episode. Our top three is biblical buildings and our bible fact comes from 1&2 Kings. Email us: hello@holyhalfhour.co.uk2020-11-2336 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep10: Bring us the humans you call Michael and Cieran - 2 SamuelMichael stages another incredible bible quiz. Cieran stages an intergalactic Bible Facts epic. Our top three is tools in the bible and our bible fact comes from 2 Samuel. Contact us: hello@holyhalfhour.co.uk2020-11-1644 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep9: Papa Michael: Quizmaster - 1 SamuelMichael drops an amazing news bomb followed by a spectacular quiz. Cieran drops some Bible Facts jingles. Our top 3 is babies in the bible and our bible fact comes from 1 Samuel. Email us: hello@holyhalfhour.co.uk2020-11-0943 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep8: The Ministry of Six Questions - RuthMichael raids the hymn archives for some unbelievable opening lines. Cieran brings some totally realistic bible sounds. Our top three is family members and our discussion is on the book of Ruth. Enjoy! Enjoying the show? Why not share it with a friend. Email us: hello@holyhalfhour.co.uk2020-11-0236 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep7: "Yerseel" - JudgesMichael plays the numbers game. Cieran makes an absolute donkey of himself. Our top three is weapons in the bible and our bible fact is from the book of Judges. Contact us: hello@holyhalfhour.co.uk2020-10-2631 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep6: "I get knocked down..." - JoshuaIn which Cieran makes a prayer faux pas and Michael finds some bizarrely expensive stuff on Amazon. Our top three is shapes in the bible and our Bible fact is from the book of Joshua. contact us: hello@holyhalfhour.co.uk2020-10-1933 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep5: Weights and Measures - DeuteronomyIn which Michael makes up some towns in England, Cieran writes a song to help us understand Biblical weights and measures, the top 3 is forms of entertainment and Michael shares an interesting fact from the book of Deuteronomy.You can get in touch with the show: hello@holyhalfhour.co.uk and find us @holyhalfhour on social media.www.holyhalfhour.co.uk2020-10-1230 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep4: Daniel Where’s Yer Troosers? - NumbersMichael brings another round of cathedral architecture vs body part. Cieran brings a helpful song for parents. We have fun with the book of Numbers. Email us: hello@holyhalfhour.co.uk2020-10-0534 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep3: Cap'n Plant Eye - LeviticusIn which Cieran has to translate more Christianese words, we hear an unlikely children's worship song from Goliath's perspective, the top 3 is body parts in the Bible and we have an 'interesting' fact about the book of Leviticus.You can find us:on social media @holyhalfhouronline www.holyhalfhour.co.ukon email hello@holyhalfhour.co.uk2020-09-2830 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep2: The one where Michael cries? Nope. - ExodusGet ready to cry like a man, it's time for Holy Half Hour. Michael raids the Christian bookstore bargain bin. Cieran gets way too honest in a worship song. We discuss the Ark of the Covenant. Naturally. It isn't Holy but it is (finally) half an hour. Email us: hello@holyhalfhour.co.uk2020-09-2130 minHoly Half HourS2 Ep1: 30 minute episode‽ - GenesisThat's right folks, not only are we back for season 2 with a new look podcast, but we actually achieved the holy half hour! It only took us 18 episodes but we made it and we couldn't have done it with out us. In this episode we play games, listen to unlikely worship songs, have a bible top 3 and share a bible fact from Genesis.Contact us, get in touch, send us your factoids or even your own unlikely worship songs:hello@holyhalfhour.co.ukFind us on social media @holyhalfhour2020-09-1429 minHoly Half HourSeason One Finale: Big Quiz Bonanza!It's a bumper quiz edition of the podcast to end season 1! Thank you for listening and supporting the show. We'll see you in Season 2, coming September 14th! Email us: hello@holyhalfhour.co.uk2020-08-2453 minHoly Half HourS1 Ep17: Cieran's Birthday!In which we celebrate Cieran's most excellent achievement of ageing another year! We open presents and play some games! Don't forget next week is the finale of season 1 and then we will be back with season 2 of Holy Half Hour on Monday 14th September 2020.2020-08-1735 minHoly Half HourS1 Ep16: The Littlest PopeCieran guesses some Christian world records. Michael hunts down bible baddies. We also discuss mental health in church life. If you are in the UK and would like support for your mental health, the following links have further information: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/mental-health-services/how-to-access-mental-health-services/If you're not in the UK, you can search for mental health services in your local area. If you're enjoying this podcast, why not share it with a friend? 2020-08-1045 minHoly Half HourS1 Ep15: The Trillionaire LeviathanIn which Cieran pits biblical animals against one another, Michael gets nerdy with biblical stats and we talk about money, billionaires and social reform.If you would like get in touch with us then email us at hello@holyhalfhour.co.uk2020-08-0348 minHoly Half HourS1 Ep14: Leopards and LepersIn which Cieran guesses if famous idioms are Biblical or Shakespearean and Michael listens to Cieran make more silly noises with his mouth. We talk about the importance of Biblical literacy and how we can support others in developing it.Bible Project Classroom Resource: https://bibleproject.com/Classroom/We would love to hear from you! Email us at: hello@holyhalfhour.co.uk2020-07-2743 minHoly Half HourS1 Ep13: Origami Bible Bros.Which of Michael's study bibles are real? Which of Cieran's sound effects are irritating? When should we try to reconcile with people from our past? All these questions and more on this week's show. If you're enjoying the show, why not share it with a friend? www.holyhalfhour.co.uk2020-07-2044 minHoly Half HourS1 Ep12: Saint/OffMichael doubts Saint Ciaran. Cieran doubts his ears. We also discuss how to respond when popular churches have questionable beliefs. If you're enjoying the show, why not share it with a friend or review us on Apple Podcasts? Cieran's game about saints uses info from their respective Wikipedia pages. 2020-07-1358 minHoly Half HourS1 Ep11: The One With Michael's WifeIn which special guest host Michael's Wife and Michael talk about how we support other Christians in their romantic lives. Michael's Wife challenges him to guess if religiously names shops in Ghana are real or not and Michael makes up some Christian board games.Contact us: hello@holyhalfhour.co.ukFind us on social media @holyhalfhourOur Website is www.holyhalfhour.co.uk2020-07-0639 minHoly Half HourS1 Ep10: Tin Foil KnightsMichael makes Cieran guess if fancy words are good or bad. Cieran makes Michael judge others (uh oh). We discuss whether Christians should consume and create provocative art and media. We also set a new weekly challenge.If you're enjoying the show, why not share it with a friend?Contact us: hello@holyhalfhour.co.ukwww.holyhalfhour.co.uk2020-06-2941 minHoly Half HourS1 Ep9: Worship Song ShowdownCieran judges a book by its title. Michael judges Siri by its music taste. We discuss the value of physical health to our relationship with God. We also kick off the first of our weekly challenges: writing a worship song.If you're enjoying the show, why not share it with a friend?Contact us: hello@holyhalfhour.co.ukwww.holyhalfhour.co.uk2020-06-2252 minHoly Half HourS1 Ep8: This Episode left BlankMichael fills in the blanks. Cieran tries to place some authentic accents. We discuss how to respond when our leaders don't lead well. Contact us: hello@holyhalfhour.co.ukwww.holyhalfhour.co.ukEnjoying the show? Why not share it with a friend. 2020-06-1556 minHoly Half HourS1 Ep7: Megachurch MichaelMichael separates the sheep from the goats. Cieran separates the sheep from the garments. We also discuss what our online life as Christians should look like. If you're enjoying the show why not share it with a friend? Contact us: hello@holyhalfhour.co.ukwww.holyhalfhour.co.uk2020-06-0949 minHoly Half HourPause and Reflect: Christians and Systemic RacismWe wanted to put some further reading, watching and ways that you can support organisations that are making a difference in this world. Below is by no means an exhaustive list but may be a good place to start.Articles that Cieran mentions in today’s Podcast:https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/a32767493/restraint-technique-killed-george-floyd-used-uk-police/https://www.inquest.org.uk/bame-deaths-in-police-custodySystemic Racism in the US Explained:https://youtu.be/YrHIQIO_bdQEveryday Racism in the UK:https://youtu.be...2020-06-0819 minHoly Half HourS1 Ep6: I Noah GuyCieran sets a pop music trap. Michael enlists the help of a mysterious voice over guy. We also agree to disagree well. We'd love to hear from you: hello@holyhalfhour.co.ukwww.holyhalfhour.co.ukIf you like the show please rate us on Apple Music and Spotify. 2020-06-0149 minHoly Half HourS1 Ep5: Praise Your Cards RightMichael compares church architecture to teeth (bear with us). Cieran uncovers some lost Charles Wesley B-sides. We also discuss how to respond to negative perceptions of Christians. 2020-05-2549 minHoly Half HourS1 Ep4: ChristianeseIn which Cieran guesses the meaning of the most Christian phrases you've ever heard and Michael does an extreme word search. We also discuss worship songs in the church and how to balance accessibility with depth. If you're enjoying the show please review us on your favourite podcast app. www.holyhalfhour.co.uk2020-05-181h 04Holy Half HourS1 Ep3: 8 Bit UnderwearIn which we discuss awkward church welcomes, listen to very convincing bird impressions, and choose podcast theme music. We also discuss how we might "reimagine" church as the coronavirus pandemic continues. 2020-05-111h 00Holy Half HourS1 Ep2: We Need to Talk About RavensIn which we discuss weird dreams, London tube stations and staying close to God in isolation...also, ravens. 2020-05-041h 01
Holy Half HourS1 Ep1: What's in a Name?In which we spectacularly fail to choose a name and jingles for the podcast. We also talk about how churches are responding to the Coronavirus pandemic. No first century Roman soldiers allowed. 2020-04-2358 min