The Methodical Methodist Podcast

Feb 13 2024 47 ep. 31 mins 6

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Is the church still relevant for us today? The Methodical Methodist Podcast seeks to answer this question with a "YES!" Reverend Andrew Lay, the host of this podcast, explores themes connected to religion, politics, pop culture, faith, and yes, even the church! Listen as we explore what it means to live into the mission of the church of making disciples. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/methodical-methodist/support

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Ep. 46 - Bishop Richard Whatcoat

Feb 13 2024 28 mins

He has been described as one of the saintliest men in the itinerancy of Methodism. Richard Whatcoat was a Band and Class Leader in the Early Methodist Movement. He traveled as a circuit riding preacher. He served as a missionary to America. And he ultimately served as the third Bishop of the American Methodist Episcopal Church. From his humble beginnings in England to his pioneeri

Ep. 45 - Ash Wednesday

Feb 21 2023 12 mins

What is Ash Wednesday? Why do we burn palm branches from Palm Sunday to make ashes? And then why do we put those ashes on our foreheads in the sign of the cross? On today’s episode of the Methodical Methodist Podcast, we are going to explore the history and tradition of Ash Wednesday – the day that marks the beginning of the season of Lent! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and revie

Ep. 44 - Forgiveness

Feb 19 2023 28 mins

Forgiveness is quite possibly one of the hardest things that we do as human beings. The need for forgiveness is a universal topic that affects everyone. Everyone has dealt with this theme of forgiveness in their lives – often on a daily basis. It is a big topic, and it is even a central theme in Scripture. On today's episode of the Methodical Methodist Podcast we are going to be

Ep. 43 - John William Fletcher - The Vicar of Madeley

Nov 28 2021 19 mins

The Vicar of Madeley –The Reluctant Saint of Methodism, John William Fletcher has often been referred to as the “First Theologian of Methodism.” He was perhaps most known for defending John Wesley’s position of Arminianism against the Calvinistic influences that were present in the early Methodist Movement. He was the man that John Wesley had hand-picked to be his successor

Ep. 42 - Hope for the Holidays

Nov 14 2021 10 mins

Hope for the Holidays is more than just a catchy phrase that you might find in a Hallmark greeting. Hope is vital to our lives, and it is often the most prevalent during the season of Christmas. This book speaks about the message of hope that we find in the Christmas story as we celebrate Jesus' birth. In this book, we will explore the ways we can experience hope for the holidays.

Ep. 41 - Martin Luther

Oct 17 2021 18 mins

On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the Church door of the Wittenberg Castle in Germany. These 95 Statements challenged the status quo and made way for the Protestant Reformation. So, I hope you enjoy this historical episode of the Methodical Methodist Podcast as we explore the life and ministry of Martin Luther! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review! Listen

Ep. 40 - The Liturgical Year

Sep 19 2021 16 mins

Maybe you have been at church and noticed the different banners change colors week to week? You might see the color of the stole on the pastor change colors too. One week it might be white, and the next week it might be green. So, what do those colors mean? Well, we are going to talk about all that and more today – as we explore the Liturgical Colors for the Christian Year! So, j

Ep. 39 - Harry Potter

Sep 05 2021 64 mins

On this special episode of the Methodical Methodist Podcast, Andrew is joined by two of his dear friends to talk about their love for J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review! Listen to me here: https://anchor.fm/methodical-methodist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/methodical-methodist/support

Ep. 38 - The Legend of Old Jeffrey

Jul 11 2021 19 mins

For a period of three months, starting in December 1715, the Wesley family heard a number of strange sounds and witnessed numerous accounts of what they believed was a ghost name Old Jeffrey. Today we are going to explore these strange accounts reported by the Wesleys and the people who lived and worked in their home… The haunting of the Old Rectory at Epworth is considered

Ep. 37 - George Whitefield

Jun 13 2021 37 mins

George Whitefield was an Anglican priest and one of the founders of the Methodist Movement – from all the way back to the early days at Oxford where he was an original member of the Holy Club. Whitefield was a leader in the Great Awakening and preached a series of revivals throughout England and in the American Colonies. He is credited with bringing thousands of people into the C