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Holy Half Hour

It isn’t holy. It isn’t always half an hour...but it is an awesome slice of Christian entertainment with games, quizzes, songs and facts about the Bible. Contains mild irreverence. Hosted by Michael and Cieran.

Comedy Games Spiritual Religion & Spirituality Discussion Christian Christianity
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
41 minutes
Episodes
85
Years Active
2020 - 2022
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S2 Ep6:

S2 Ep6: "I get knocked down..." - Joshua

In 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. 

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00:33:35  |   Mon 19 Oct 2020
S2 Ep5: Weights and Measures - Deuteronomy

S2 Ep5: Weights and Measures - Deuteronomy

In 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 f…

00:30:53  |   Mon 12 Oct 2020
S2 Ep4: Daniel Where’s Yer Troosers? - Numbers

S2 Ep4: Daniel Where’s Yer Troosers? - Numbers

Michael brings another round of cathedral architecture vs body part. Cieran brings a helpful song for parents. We have fun with the book of Numbers. 

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00:34:42  |   Mon 05 Oct 2020
S2 Ep3: Cap'n Plant Eye - Leviticus

S2 Ep3: Cap'n Plant Eye - Leviticus

In 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' fac…

00:30:01  |   Mon 28 Sep 2020
S2 Ep2: The one where Michael cries? Nope. - Exodus

S2 Ep2: The one where Michael cries? Nope. - Exodus

Get 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. Natural…

00:30:52  |   Mon 21 Sep 2020
S2 Ep1: 30 minute episode‽ - Genesis

S2 Ep1: 30 minute episode‽ - Genesis

That'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 wit…

00:29:59  |   Mon 14 Sep 2020
Season One Finale: Big Quiz Bonanza!

Season 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! 

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00:53:12  |   Mon 24 Aug 2020
S1 Ep17: Cieran's Birthday!

S1 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 …

00:35:10  |   Mon 17 Aug 2020
S1 Ep16: The Littlest Pope

S1 Ep16: The Littlest Pope

Cieran guesses some Christian world records. Michael hunts down bible baddies. We also discuss mental health in church life.

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00:45:21  |   Mon 10 Aug 2020
S1 Ep15: The Trillionaire Leviathan

S1 Ep15: The Trillionaire Leviathan

In which Cieran pits biblical animals against one another, Michael gets nerdy with biblical stats and we talk about money, billionaires and social reform.

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00:48:16  |   Mon 03 Aug 2020
S1 Ep14: Leopards and Lepers

S1 Ep14: Leopards and Lepers

In 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 w…

00:43:40  |   Mon 27 Jul 2020
S1 Ep13: Origami Bible Bros.

S1 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. 

00:44:41  |   Mon 20 Jul 2020
S1 Ep12: Saint/Off

S1 Ep12: Saint/Off

Michael doubts Saint Ciaran. Cieran doubts his ears. We also discuss how to respond when popular churches have questionable beliefs. 

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00:58:46  |   Mon 13 Jul 2020
S1 Ep11: The One With Michael's Wife

S1 Ep11: The One With Michael's Wife

In 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 a…

00:39:06  |   Mon 06 Jul 2020
S1 Ep10: Tin Foil Knights

S1 Ep10: Tin Foil Knights

Michael 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 …

00:41:18  |   Mon 29 Jun 2020
S1 Ep9: Worship Song Showdown

S1 Ep9: Worship Song Showdown

Cieran 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: w…

00:52:32  |   Mon 22 Jun 2020
S1 Ep8: This Episode left Blank

S1 Ep8: This Episode left Blank

Michael fills in the blanks. Cieran tries to place some authentic accents. We discuss how to respond when our leaders don't lead well. 

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00:56:58  |   Mon 15 Jun 2020
S1 Ep7: Megachurch Michael

S1 Ep7: Megachurch Michael

Michael 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. 

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00:49:06  |   Tue 09 Jun 2020
Pause and Reflect: Christians and Systemic Racism

Pause and Reflect: Christians and Systemic Racism

We 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…

00:19:43  |   Mon 08 Jun 2020
S1 Ep6: I Noah Guy

S1 Ep6: I Noah Guy

Cieran sets a pop music trap. Michael enlists the help of a mysterious voice over guy. We also agree to disagree well. 

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00:49:44  |   Mon 01 Jun 2020
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