Best John Elford Podcasts (2024)

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HoM Episode 48: Aldersgate 13:10

1d ago13:10

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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 r…

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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

5M 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

1y ago15:39

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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

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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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Jaymi Elford and L.E. Harper talk clean Zombies and Spidermoms 1:25:19

1y ago1:25:19

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Follow us on Tumblr to vote for your favorite story idea https://www.tumblr.com/blog/wordcrash L.E. Harper https://beacons.ai/dragonspleen Jaymi Elford https://linktr.ee/jaymi_elford Our Host, Megan Alnico Read book her book! Chromaspace: Conscript - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093JXY1NZ Website: https://www.chromaspace.net Special thanks to: "There…

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HoM Episode 37: Oxford Methodism Part 1 12:29

1y ago12:29

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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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Caelyn Sandel and Justine Manzano talk Alien repossession and Hungey Hungry games. 1:02:53

1+ y ago1:02:53

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Follow us on Tumblr to vote for your favorite story idea https://www.tumblr.com/blog/wordcrash Caelyn Sandel: https://inurashii.itch.io/ https://patreon.com/inurashii https://twitch.tv/grastreams Justine Manzano: https://justinemanzano.com/ https://twitter.com/justine_manzano https://www.instagram.com/justine_manzano/ Our Host, Megan Alnico Read bo…

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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

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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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Luke Starkiller and Harley Quinn meets the Doctor with Jessie Gender and Vera Wylde 1:01:38

2y ago1:01:38

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Follow us on Twitter to vote for your favorite story idea https://twitter.com/wordcrashgame Vera Wylde: Council of Geeks - https://www.youtube.com/c/CouncilofGeeks Vera Wylde - https://www.youtube.com/user/VeraWylde Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/councilofgeeks Break Room of Geeks - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCna5Ft771bQ-grz2bU3NtRQ Twitte…

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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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Anti-Hero 6 and Owls Moving Castle with Alex Zandra Van Chestein and Taylor from Maed Between the Pages 53:50

2y ago53:50

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Alexandra Van Chestine https://www.twitch.tv/zandravandra https://twitter.com/zandravandra https://zandravandra.carrd.co/ Taylor from Maed Between the Pages https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-TYSYZuU3hzZwNkt33laeA https://twitter.com/maedbtwnpages Our Host: Megan Alnico Chromaspace: Conscript: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093JXY1NZ Website: https://w…

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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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Sherlock Holmes in space and Harley Quin Medicine Woman with Eirynne Gallagher and Jonathan Fuller 48:30

2y ago48:30

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Jonathan Fuller Pre-Order TOTI: https://hansenhousebooks.com/product/trials-of-the-innermost-hardcover/… Website: http://JonathanandKristina.com Twitter & IG: @jandkwriting Eirynne Gallagher Under the pen name Aaron S Gallagher https://www.amazon.com/Aaron-S-Gallagher/e/B00TX9QYCW Our Host: Megan Alnico Chromaspace: Conscript: https://www.amazon.co…

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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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Ghostbusting X-Files and Swiping the One Ring with P.L. Stewart and Sean R. Bell 48:44

2y ago48:44

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Follow us on Twitter to vote for your favorite story idea @wordcrashgame. P.L. Stewart Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/p.l.stuart A Drowned Kingdom: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1525589318 The Last of the Atalanteans: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1039136001 Sean R. Bell The Secret of The Sword: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099ML7ZC9/ Website: https://www.theg…

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Itch Perfect and an evil Matt Damon with K. J. Harrowick and Kasey Rogers 52:15

2y ago52:15

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Follow us on Twitter to vote for your favorite story idea @wordcrashgame. K. J. Harrowick - https://authorkjharrowick.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/kjharrowick Bloodflower OUT NOW! - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093P5QB7F Light-Beyond-Hidden-Flames https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TY9X37T Kasey Rogers - https://kaseyrogers.com/ Twitter - https://twi…

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A villainous John Snow and Pirate Nannies with Jenna Morrison and A.D. Graves 34:27

2y ago34:27

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Follow us on Twitter to vote for your favorite story idea @wordcrashgame. Jenna Morrison Buy "A Brothers Truth" - https://mybook.to/abrotherstruth https://twitter.com/authorjmorrison https://www.jennakmorrison.com/ https://instabio.cc/JennaMorrison A.D. Graves Buy "Allured By You" - https://www.amazon.com/Allured-You-D-Graves-ebook/dp/B09PL3VJ9G ht…

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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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A Victorian Era Detective and A pig named Chipmunk with Justine Manzano and Jim Infantino 43:05

2y ago43:05

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Follow us on Twitter to vote for your favorite story idea @wordcrashgame. Jim Infantino The Wakeful Wanderer's Guide: to Disillusionment Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09629P5GF https://wakefulwanderer.com/product/wakeful-wanderers-guide-book2/ https://jiminfantino.com/ Justine Manzano Website: https://justinemanzano.com/ Facebook: http…

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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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Vera Wylde and Austin Crowder talk Digital Boyfriend NFTs and Mad Max Fury Road with Bouncy Castles and Go Karts 50:43

2+ y ago50:43

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Follow us on Twitter to vote for your favorite story idea @wordcrashgame. Vera Wylde Dreams of Fire now available: (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094YZ1XH6) (http://www.youtube.com/user/councilofgeeks) (https://www.youtube.com/user/VeraWylde) (http://patreon.com/councilofgeeks) (https://www.instagram.com/council.of.geeks/) (https://www.instagram.com/v…

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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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"A Very Brady Alice in Wonderland" and "Nicholas Cage and a pig explore space" with Alice Wells and Jamie Ray Macsisak 36:26

2+ y ago36:26

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Follow us on Twitter to vote for your favorite story idea @wordcrashgame. https://twitter.com/wordcrashgame Alice Wells https://twitter.com/AliceNWells Jamie Ray Macsisak https://twitter.com/Macsisak Our Host: Megan Alnico Check out her book Chromaspace: Conscript (https://www.chromaspace.net) is available from Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09…

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Season 2!!! Alien squid games and Wolves on Wall Street with T. L. Coughlin and Melody Pendlebury 30:17

2+ y ago30:17

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Follow us on Twitter to vote for your favorite story idea @wordcrashgame. https://twitter.com/wordcrashgame T. L. Coughlin https://twitter.com/TL_Coughlin https://linktr.ee/tl_coughlin https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GPSQ23T Melody Pendlebury https://twitter.com/melodypendy https://linktr.ee/Melodypendy Our Host: Megan Alnico Check out her book Chroma…

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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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Wine made from aliens and international Canadian hijinks with Maggie Giles and Lindsay Rae 1:04:17

2+ y ago1:04:17

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Follow us on Twitter to vote for your favorite story idea @wordcrashgame. https://twitter.com/wordcrashgame Maggie Giles https://www.risingactionpublishingco.com/the-things-we-lost http://maggiegiles.com https://view.flodesk.com/pages/604a956d47c5dd683df129e2 Lindsay Rae https://lindsaymaple.com/ Our Host: Megan Alnico Check out her book Chromaspac…

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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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John Ick and space alien elves with K. J. Harrowick and Luke Zwanziger 53:38

2+ y ago53:38

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Follow us on Twitter to vote for your favorite story idea @wordcrashgame. https://twitter.com/wordcrashgame K. J. Harrowick - https://authorkjharrowick.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/kjharrowick Bloodflower OUT NOW! - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093P5QB7F Luke Zwanziger – www.LukeZwan.com/writer Luke on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Luke-Zwanzi…

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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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Wordcrash S1E5 - Fraudulent heroes and promiscuous animals on the arc with Martin Kearns and Arron S. Gallagher 34:35

2+ y ago34:35

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Follow us on Twitter to vote for your favorite story idea @wordcrashgame. https://twitter.com/wordcrashgame Martin Kearns Beneath the Veil (The Valor of Valhalla Book 1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097NWL6QB https://www.readkearns.com/ https://twitter.com/martinkearns20?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/martinkearns20/ Arron S. Gallagher https://www…

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"Snake oil love" and Men having babies. Wordcrash Episode 4 45:05

3y ago45:05

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Megan Elder Evans https://meganelderevans.com/ https://www.instagram.com/meganelderevans https://linktr.ee/meganelderevans Jim Infantino https://wakefulwanderer.com/ https://jiminfantino.com/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09163QL59 https://www.patreon.com/jiminfantino https://bigego.com/ Our Host: Megan Alnico Check out her book Chromaspace: C…

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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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A boxing octopus, repentant dark lord and more with Luke Zwanziger and Arron S. Gallagher. 1:00:03

3y ago1:00:03

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Follow us on Twitter to vote for your favorite idea at @wordcrashgame. - https://twitter.com/wordcrashgame Our Guests: Arron S. Gallagher - https://www.amazon.com/Aaron-S-Gallagher/e/B00TX9QYCW/ So Much Fire and So Many Plans - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B098D6S1NR/ Luke Zwanziger – www.LukeZwan.com/writer Luke on Amazon: https://www.amazon.…

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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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