Best Aldersgate UMC Podcasts (2024)

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HoM Bonus Interview 3: Rev. John Elford on Our Hearts Were Strangely Lukewarm 30:16

2M ago30:16

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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 …

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HoM Episode 47: The Road to Aldersgate 17:03

2M ago17:03

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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 …

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HoM Episode 46: King George II 16:25

3M ago16:25

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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.By Wilson Pruitt

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HoM Episode 45: Theology in Georgia 23:11

4M ago23:11

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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.historyof…

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HoM Episode 44: The Trial of John Wesley 27:14

6M ago27:14

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In this episode, we continue the story of John Wesley's relationship with Sophy Hopkey beginning with her engagement to William Williamson up through John Wesley's Trial and final departure from the Colony of Georgia. You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com. You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.…

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HoM Episode 43: The Courtship of Sophy Hopkey 23:45

7M ago23:45

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In this episode, we go in-depth into the relationship between John Wesley and Sophy Hopkey in Georgia up until he discovers her marriage to William Williamson. The relationship is much more complex than it is often portrayed and the consequences of their relationship shape the future of the Methodist movement. You can find us online at www.historyo…

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HoM: Bonus Georgia Episode 10:58

8M ago10:58

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In this episode, we hear John Wesley's Status of the Georgia Colony, written in 1737 after his return to England. Wesley wrote the report for the Trustees of the Colony. It gives us a sense of his understanding of the breadth of the colony, as well as a sense of the wildness of his surroundings. You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com.…

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HoM Episode 42: Life in Savannah 15:33

9M ago15:33

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In this episode, we arrive in Georgia and follow John to Savannah and Charles to St. Simon's Island as they begin their lives in the new world. You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com. You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.By Wilson Pruitt

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HoM Episode 41: The Voyage to Georgia 13:18

10M ago13:18

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In this episode, we follow the journey of John and Charles Wesley from England to Georgia, looking at how they lived and grew and changed in the process. You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com. You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.By Wilson Pruitt

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HoM Episode 40: James Oglethorpe & the Founding of Georgia 16:38

11M ago16:38

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In this episode, we look at the life of James Oglethrope, the founder of the Georgia Colony, and the events that led up to the 1735 trip the Wesleys took to Georgia. You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com. You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.By Wilson Pruitt

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HoM Episode 39: Opportunities in Mission 15:39

12M ago15:39

15:39

In this episode, we look at John Wesley's vocational transformation from Oxford professor to missionary to the New World. You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com. You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.By Wilson Pruitt

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HoM Episode 38: Oxford Methodism Part 2 13:21

1y ago13:21

13:21

In this episode, we look at Oxford Methodism from the years 1732-1734 and the transformations that took place there among the students and John Wesley himself. You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com. You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.By Wilson Pruitt

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HoM Episode 37: Oxford Methodism Part 1 12:29

1y ago12:29

12:29

In this episode, we look at the history of Oxford Methodism from a scholarly perspective, honing in on the time between 1729-32. We discuss the members of the group, what they did, and what they were trying to do. You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com. You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.…

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HoM Episode 36: The Holy Club According to John Wesley 14:47

1+ y ago14:47

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In this episode, we hear an account of the Holy Club from John Wesley's own words as he tells it in a letter to the father of his friend, Richard Morgan. You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com. You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.By Wilson Pruitt

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HoM Episode 35: Prelude to the Holy Club 13:40

1+ y ago13:40

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In this episode, we look at the circumstances which brought John Wesley from his position as a curate in northern England back to Oxford and the early beginnings of the Oxford Holy Club. You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com. You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.…

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HoM Episode 34: A Not-So-Commonplace Book 16:32

1+ y ago16:32

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In this episode, we look at the content of John Wesley's early diaries and what his life was like at Oxford and at Epworth before the Holy Club. You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com. You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.By Wilson Pruitt

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HoM Episode 33: The Oxford Diaries 10:47

1+ y ago10:47

10:47

In this episode, we step back from the story of Methodism to discuss the puzzle of John Wesley's diaries and how that puzzle was solved. You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com. You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.By Wilson Pruitt

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HoM Episode 32: John Wesley's Call to Ministry 13:19

1+ y ago13:19

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In this episode, we look at John Wesley's call to ministry after he finished his undergraduate work at Oxford in 1724. That is, how he didn't take as direct a route into Holy Orders as it is sometimes portrayed. You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com. You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.…

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HoM Episode 31: The Wesleys Go To School 16:49

2y ago16:49

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In this episode, we follow young John Wesley to Charterhouse and young Charles Wesley to Westminster before we give an overview of what Oxford University was like in the early 18th century. You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com. You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.…

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Bonus Interview 2: The Hanoverian Church: An Interview with Dr. Ryan Danker 43:59

2y ago43:59

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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Ryan Danker about the Church of England during the reigns of Queen Anne and George I. This episode is longer than usual but the conversation is highly relevant to the History of Methodism. Ryan is the author and editor of many books including Wesley and the Anglicans. Ryan is also the Director of the John Wesley In…

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HoM Episode 30: King George I 13:52

2y ago13:52

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In this episode, we look at the reign of the first Hanover king of England, Scotland, and Ireland: George I. Who was he? Where did he come from? And what did John Wesley think of him? You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.By Wilson Pruitt

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HoM Episode 29: Childhood in Epworth 15:34

2y ago15:34

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In this episode, we take one last look at Epworth, and we have a wonderful host: Susannah Wesley. The episode mostly consists of a letter that Susanna later wrote John Wesley about what his childhood was like. You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.…

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Bonus Interview 1: Michael McKenzie on Methodism in the Pacific Northwest USA 36:36

2y ago36:36

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Our first bonus interview takes us on a historical leap from 1703 to 1833. We are talking with Michael McKenzie, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Keuka College, about his new book, A Country Strange and Far The Methodist Church in the Pacific Northwest, 1834–1918. Our conversation will cover the details of the book and the struggle…

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HoM Episode 28: Epworth 16:47

2y ago16:47

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In this episode, we look at the town where John and Charles Wesley were born: Epworth. We cover the drainage of the swamps, the wildness of the land's character, as well as the Epworth ghost. You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism. Here is Dudley Wright's, The Epworth Phenome…

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HoM Episode 27: Samuel Wesley Part II 19:26

2+ y ago19:26

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In this episode, we discuss two works of Samuel Wesley and how they offer John and Charles Wesley a way not to do theology. You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.By Wilson Pruitt

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HoM Episode 26: Samuel Wesley: A Letter from a Country Divine 32:22

2+ y ago32:22

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Because of the denseness of Samuel Wesley's prose (in Latin and English), our episode on his theology has been delayed a month. For now, we have a reading of his anonymous pamphlet, A Letter from a Country Divine..." which goes into his childhood and experience in Dissenter academies. This is a dull work that it is hard to liven up. I wanted to sha…

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How Episode 25: Samuel Wesley Part 1 19:25

2+ y ago19:25

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In this episode, we meet Samuel Wesley, learn about his family and various details about his life and poetry. You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.By Wilson Pruitt

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HoM Episode 24: Susanna Wesley Part 2 12:55

2+ y ago12:55

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In this episode, we look in depth at the theology of Susanna Wesley as exhibited through a letter to her daughter Suky. Here is the full letter for those who want to spend a little more time with Susanna's theology. You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.By Wilson Pruitt

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HoM Episode 23: Susanna Wesley Part 1 18:58

2+ y ago18:58

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In this episode, we begin our look at the parents of John and Charles Wesley, starting with their mother, Susanna. We look at her family background, as well as some of the significant moments in her life. You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.By Wilson Pruitt

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HoM Episode 22: England in 1703 17:23

2+ y ago17:23

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In this episode, we look at the political, economic, colonial factors (among others like race and gender) of the world John Wesley was born into. You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.By Wilson Pruitt

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HoM Episode 21: The Quest for the Primitive Church 17:39

3y ago17:39

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In this episode, we look at some of the important figures in the 17th century study of the early church and how they shaped the thought of Methodism. You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.By Wilson Pruitt

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HoM Episode 20: German Pietism 20:58

3y ago20:58

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In this episode, we go back to the continent to cover the rise of German pietism as well as a brief history of the Moravian church and what the word Moravian even means. You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.By Wilson Pruitt

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HoM Episode 19: English Spirituality 20:34

3y ago20:34

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In this episode, we discuss pastors and writers who influenced the spirtuality of England during the latter half of the 17th century.By Wilson Pruitt

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HoM Episode 18: Nonconformists and Nonjurors 17:15

3y ago17:15

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In this episode, we discuss the political struggles inside and outside the Church of England during the Civil War and the reigns of Charles II and James II. Specifically with regards to these two confusing terms: Nonconformist and Nonjuror. As always, you can support us at patreon.com/historyofmethodism. Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts,…

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HoM Episode 17: The Glorious Revolution 19:25

3y ago19:25

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In this episode, we follow the brief reign of King James II of England from his coronation to his abdication in 1688 following the invasion of William of Orange. This event transformed England and gave stability to the nation after the tumultuous 17th century. As always, you can support us at patreon.com/historyofmethodism. Please rate and review u…

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HoM Episode 16: The Commonwealth and the Restoration 17:15

3y ago17:15

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In this episode, we continue the story right after the death of King Charles I and look at the fallout of the regicide, the rise of Oliver Cromwell, and the restoration of the Stuart Monarchy. As always, you can support us at patreon.com/historyofmethodism. Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts.…

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HoM Episode 15: The English Civil War 19:41

3y ago19:41

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In this episode, we cover the major events of the English Civil War that shaped the England out of which Methodism was born and the major figures like Oliver Cromwell and Prince Rupert. As always, you can support us at patreon.com/historyofmethodism. Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcast.…

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HoM Episode 14: The Road to Civil War 23:30

3+ y ago23:30

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In this episode, we look at the roots of the English Civil War or the Wars of the Three Nations. It is a complicated period that is often brushed over in American History books, but it is fundamental to understanding the period in which Wesley and Early Methodism was formed. You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/historyofmethodism. Please ra…

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HoM Episode 13: Richard Hooker 13:58

3+ y ago13:58

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In this episode, we look on the life of Richard Hooker and the influence of his great work, The Lawes of Ecclesiastical Polity, on the Church of England and on John Wesley. As mentioned in the episode, A Christian Library can be easily located at the Wesley Center Online here http://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/a-christian-library-by-john-wesley/ Als…

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HoM Episode 12: John Wesley's Preface to the New Testament 14:14

3+ y ago14:14

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In this week's episode, I read John Wesley's preface his adapted translation of the New Testament from 1755. In this text, we get a sense of how Wesley understood the Bible and his purpose in publishing his own version. Support on us at https://www.patreon.com/historyofmethodism.By Wilson Pruitt

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HoM Episode 11: The King James Version 15:27

3+ y ago15:27

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On this month's episode, we look at the background of the King James Version as well John Wesley's specific use and updating of the translation. Support on us at https://www.patreon.com/historyofmethodism.By Wilson Pruitt

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HoM Episode 10: Dort and its Aftermath 10:58

3+ y ago10:58

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In this episode, we move back across the English Channel to see what happened after the death of Jacob Arminius and its effects which ripple into Wesley's time and even into our own.By Wilson Pruitt

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HoM Episode 9: From Elizabeth to James 10:35

4y ago10:35

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In this episode, we return to England to look at the succession crises after the death of King Edward VI. If you are able to support us on patreon, the website is https://www.patreon.com/historyofmethodism. As well, the two sources of Wesley I read from are quoted in an article by Samuel Rogal on Wesley and Mary, Queen of Scots, and then an article…

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HoM Episode 8: What is an Arminian? 10:39

4y ago10:39

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This episode contains a reading of John Wesley's pamphlet, "What is an Arminian?" in order to help us better understand his views of Arminius and the heart of the Calvinist/ Arminian divide in his mind.By Wilson Pruitt

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HoM Episode 7: Jacob Arminius 15:39

4y ago15:39

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In this episode, we briefly look at the life and theology of Jacob Arminius in order to get a better sense about how Arminius influenced Wesley. The religious conflicts of Arminius's life also prefigure some of the intra-protestant conflict Wesley and Methodists are going to face in the 18th century.…

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HoM Episode 6.5: Relaunch! 1:08

4y ago1:08

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After a two year hiatus, we are back with the History of Methodism podcast. I will post a full new episode sometime next week. It will be on Jacob Arminius and there will be a lot of Dutch words attempted. Here is the link to our new patreon https://patreon.com/historyofmethodism.By Wilson Pruitt

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Psalm 23 5:19

4+ y ago5:19

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Psalm 23, by Z. Randall Stroope The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. Lauda, lauda! Through death's dark valleys no fear will I know. Lauda. My head is covered with the finest oil, my cup runneth over. Lauda, lauda! Surely goodness and mercy will follow! Green pastures, still waters, the Lord provides! Lauda, lauda. My soul restores, my heart …

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Nada Te Turbe 4:00

4+ y ago4:00

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Poet/Lyricist: Teresa of Avila (1515-1582) The prayer, “Nada te Turbe” was found in the breviary of the 16th cent. Christian mystic and saint, Teresa de Ávila, written in her own hand. Her words have consoled countless numbers of people and helps in times of personal and worldly struggle. I hope this text and music gives you comfort, especially dur…

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Randy Orndorff - I Am the Bread of Life - 08 March 2020 20:58

4+ y ago20:58

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A sermon preached by Randy Orndorff at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Alexandria, Virginia, on March 8, 2020. The text was John 6:28-52.By Aldersgate UMC

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Randy Orndorff - Knowing the Great I AM - 1 March 2020 18:19

4+ y ago18:19

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A sermon preached by Randy Orndorff at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Alexandria, Virginia, on March 1, 2020. The text was Exodus 3:1-14.By Aldersgate UMC

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