The History of Methodism Podcast

Dec 03 2024 58 ep. 16 mins 44
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The History of Methodism Podcast covers the history of the Methodist and Wesleyan movements, from its precursors in the European Reformation, up until the present day, from Martin Luther to Adam Hamilton. This long history of Methodism It is hosted by Rev. Wilson Pruitt, an Elder in the Rio Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church and currently pastor of Bee Creek United Methodist Church in Spicewood, TX.

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Bonus Episode: Christian David's Autobiography

Dec 03 2024 14 mins  
Spiritual autobiographies were essential to the spread of Methodism. In this Bonus episode, we hear about Christian David, a Moravian who preached to John Wesley at Herrnhut and whose life impacted John tremendously.Please give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts.You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com.You can support us online at patreon.com/historyo

HoM Episode 51: Herrnhüt

Nov 06 2024 15 mins  
In this episode, we look at John Wesley's two week visit to the home of the Moravians in Herrnhüt, in what is now Germany. We also discuss how this visit shaped the future movement, and how the stories he decided to share also offered a new medium for John.Please give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts.You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com.You can

HoM Episode 50: European Interlude

Oct 06 2024 16 mins  
In this episode, we look at John Wesley's journey from visiting his mother to visiting the Moravians at Herrnhut, in the heart of Saxony. We also look at his sermon, Salvation by Faith, preached soon after his Aldersgate Experience on this journey.Please give us a five star rating and subscribe.You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com.You can support us online at patreo

HoM Episode 49: Revival on Hold

Sep 04 2024 13 mins  
In this episode, we look at the days immediately after Aldersgate and the challenges John Wesley faced after his spiritual experience. Please give us a five star rating and subscribe.You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com.You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.

Bonus Episode - John Wesley's Account of Aldersgate

Aug 19 2024 19 mins  
In this episode, we hear John Wesley's full account of Aldersgate, which also serves as a recapitulation of his life up until that point. Please give us a five star rating and subscribe.You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com.You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.

HoM Episode 48: Aldersgate

Jul 12 2024 13 mins  
In this episode, we focus in on the day of May 24, 1738, from start finish and read together the scriptures and prayers which John Wesley encountered before his Aldersgate Rd. experience. We also listen to a public domain excerpt from Henry Purcell's setting of Psalm 130, which was sung at evening prayer that Wednesday. Please give us a five star rating and subscribe.You can find u

HoM Bonus Interview 3: Rev. John Elford on Our Hearts Were Strangely Lukewarm

May 15 2024 30 mins  
In this episode, we have an interview with the Rev. John Elford about his book Our Hearts Were Strangely Lukewarm: The American Methodist Church and the Struggle with White Supremacy. You can find more information about John at his website, https://www.johnelford.com, where you can also find links to purchase the book. Please like and subscribe to show your support. You can find us

HoM Episode 47: The Road to Aldersgate

May 04 2024 17 mins  
In this episode, we follow John Wesley during the time between his return to England in February of 1738, up to the moments before his Aldersgate conversion experience on Mary 24, 1738. We also look into Charles's own experience and the influence of Peter Böhler on both Wesley brothers. Please give us a five star rating and subscribe.You can find us online at www.historyofmethodis

HoM Episode 46: King George II

Apr 05 2024 16 mins  
In this episode, we give some context about the England to which John Wesley returns after his stint in Georgia, with a look at the life and reign of King George II. You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com.You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.

HoM Episode 45: Theology in Georgia

Mar 01 2024 23 mins  
In this episode, we look at some of the theological influences upon John Wesley during his stay in Georgia, especially the Moravians. We also include some background on the Moravians and their leader, Zinzendorf. The episode ends with a critique of John Wesley's theology written by other colonists in Georgia. You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com.You can support us o