"We exist to lift up Jesus so all who look upon Him will find Freedom" Recently we have simplified and re-written our "Vision Statement". Jesus is our most valued possession our most precious gift. He is as John Piper puts it our "Greatest Treasure". In Him and in the lifelong study of Him we will find all we long for and need to know. This is our goal; to know Him. In that pursuit we believe that we will glorify God by enjoying Him forever. As we pursue this goal and enjoy the Life of Chris ...
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Relevant teaching and wisdom directly from the Word of God. Taught by Apostle Dr. Larry W. Robinson, and Prophetess Teresa A. Robinson. Together they pastor two ministries in Jackson, TN. Cane Creek Baptist Church and KingDom SeeKers Interdenominational Church.
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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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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.By Wilson Pruitt
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Bonus Episode - John Wesley's Account of Aldersgate
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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.…
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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
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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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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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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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
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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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
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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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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
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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This episode looks at the thought of John Calvin and his heir Theodore Beza and the two most important Reformed documents of the 16th century: the Heidelberg Catechism and the Belgic Confession. Wesley was often critiqued from a Reformed perspective and so it is important to understand the history of that position and the most important players.…
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