The History of Methodism Podcast Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:44:33 -0500 http://www.historyofmethodism.com en-us © 2026 The History of Methodism Podcast yes 823ed040-bb31-50e1-a846-9568cb3bf332 Wilson Pruitt episodic false 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 Covenant United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) methodism, UMC, history, John Wesley, Charles Wesley, Protestant History, Methodist History Wilson Pruitt https://storage.buzzsprout.com/65emq13scs8sden8qcr0x9ambv28?.jpg The History of Methodism Podcast http://www.historyofmethodism.com HoM Episode 70: England in 1741 HoM Episode 70: England in 1741 In this episode, we step away from the Wesley brothers in order to look at the larger context surrounding the revival. No revival ever took place in a vacuum.


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]]> In this episode, we step away from the Wesley brothers in order to look at the larger context surrounding the revival. No revival ever took place in a vacuum.


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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-19340041 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:00:00 -0500 850 full false HoM Episode 69 - The Fall of 1740 HoM Episode 69 - The Fall of 1740 In this episode, we track the work of John and Charles Wesley during the fall of 1740 as they deal with challenges from the Moravians, the Calvinists, the Church of England, and the law. 


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]]> In this episode, we track the work of John and Charles Wesley during the fall of 1740 as they deal with challenges from the Moravians, the Calvinists, the Church of England, and the law. 


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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-19167759 Tue, 12 May 2026 18:00:00 -0500 954 full false HoM Episode 68 - Charles Wesley in Bristol, Summer of 1740 HoM Episode 68 - Charles Wesley in Bristol, Summer of 1740 In this episode, we follow Charles Wesley to Bristol in the summer of 1740. While John dealt with the crisis at Fetter Lane in London, Charles found renewal among the coal miners of Kingswood, clashed with a hostile clergyman at Temple Church, survived a serious fever, and wrote a moving letter to George Whitefield seeking unity despite their theological differences. Through Charles's journal and letters, we see the Methodist movement growing in ways that London could not have predicted.

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]]> In this episode, we follow Charles Wesley to Bristol in the summer of 1740. While John dealt with the crisis at Fetter Lane in London, Charles found renewal among the coal miners of Kingswood, clashed with a hostile clergyman at Temple Church, survived a serious fever, and wrote a moving letter to George Whitefield seeking unity despite their theological differences. Through Charles's journal and letters, we see the Methodist movement growing in ways that London could not have predicted.

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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-19016348 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0500 924 full false HoM Episode 67 - The First Four Hymn Books HoM Episode 67 - The First Four Hymn Books In this episode, we look at the first four hymn books published by John Wesley (with his brother, Charles, for three of them). These came out in 1737, 1738, 1739, and 1740. Each gives us a helpful understanding beyond the journals of what was going on at that time. As well, the preface's to the last two offered John Wesley a chance to share his theological understanding in fresh ways. The 1739 preface includes the famous phrase: "The gospel of Christ knows of no religion but social; no holiness but social holiness."


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]]> In this episode, we look at the first four hymn books published by John Wesley (with his brother, Charles, for three of them). These came out in 1737, 1738, 1739, and 1740. Each gives us a helpful understanding beyond the journals of what was going on at that time. As well, the preface's to the last two offered John Wesley a chance to share his theological understanding in fresh ways. The 1739 preface includes the famous phrase: "The gospel of Christ knows of no religion but social; no holiness but social holiness."


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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-18837628 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0500 753 full false Hom Episode 66: Farewell Fetter Lane, Hello Foundry Hom Episode 66: Farewell Fetter Lane, Hello Foundry In this episode, we look at the founding of the Foundery Chapel and the separation of John and Charles Wesley from the Fetter Lane Society. These two nearly concurrent events shaped the future of the movement in radical ways. 


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]]> In this episode, we look at the founding of the Foundery Chapel and the separation of John and Charles Wesley from the Fetter Lane Society. These two nearly concurrent events shaped the future of the movement in radical ways. 


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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-18736124 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0600 893 full false HoM Episode 65: Spring 1740 HoM Episode 65: Spring 1740 In this episode, we look at the early months of 1740 and how John Wesley dealt with the loss of his brother and the lingering tension at Fetter Lane.

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]]> In this episode, we look at the early months of 1740 and how John Wesley dealt with the loss of his brother and the lingering tension at Fetter Lane.

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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-18540712 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0600 777 full false HoM Episode 64: The New Name of Methodism HoM Episode 64: The New Name of Methodism In this episode, we look at the fall of 1739 and the different questions of ministry that John Wesley is asking and answering. This was a fecund time for Methodism with the beginning of the General Rules and the first hints at conferencing taking place.


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]]> In this episode, we look at the fall of 1739 and the different questions of ministry that John Wesley is asking and answering. This was a fecund time for Methodism with the beginning of the General Rules and the first hints at conferencing taking place.


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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-18386219 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0600 1138 full false HoM Episode 63: The Rise and Fall of the Fetter Lane Society HoM Episode 63: The Rise and Fall of the Fetter Lane Society In this episode, we look at the founding of the Fetter Lane Society in London in 1738, and how John Wesley's leadership of Fetter Lane helped him to articulate his understanding of the church in the early days of the Methodist movement. 


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]]> In this episode, we look at the founding of the Fetter Lane Society in London in 1738, and how John Wesley's leadership of Fetter Lane helped him to articulate his understanding of the church in the early days of the Methodist movement. 


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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-18150335 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0600 741 full false HoM Episode 62: Samuel Wesley Junior HoM Episode 62: Samuel Wesley Junior In this episode, we look at the life of the oldest brother, Samuel Wesley Junior, and how is rigor and early death made an impact on the Methodist Movement. 


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]]> In this episode, we look at the life of the oldest brother, Samuel Wesley Junior, and how is rigor and early death made an impact on the Methodist Movement. 


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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-17985353 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0500 820 full false HoM Episode 61: The Summer of '39 HoM Episode 61: The Summer of '39 In this episode, we look at the pivotal summer of 1739, after the start of the Bristol Revival. After a week in London, John Wesley returns to Bristol. In both places, he begins to put into practice a unique method of superintendency which he will expand throughout his years of ministry.

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]]> In this episode, we look at the pivotal summer of 1739, after the start of the Bristol Revival. After a week in London, John Wesley returns to Bristol. In both places, he begins to put into practice a unique method of superintendency which he will expand throughout his years of ministry.

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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-17813074 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 22:00:00 -0500 922 full false Hom Episode 60: Day-to-Day Revival Hom Episode 60: Day-to-Day Revival In this episode, we look at what the Bristol Revival was like on the ground and what caused John Wesley to return to London.


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]]> In this episode, we look at what the Bristol Revival was like on the ground and what caused John Wesley to return to London.


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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-17677788 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0500 855 full false HoM Episode 59: Whitefield's Response to Free Grace HoM Episode 59: Whitefield's Response to Free Grace In this episode, we look at George Whitefield's response to John Wesley's sermon Free Grace, published more than a year later. It helps us to understand the differences between groups in Bristol and in the ongoing revival. 


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]]> In this episode, we look at George Whitefield's response to John Wesley's sermon Free Grace, published more than a year later. It helps us to understand the differences between groups in Bristol and in the ongoing revival. 


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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-17487234 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:00:00 -0500 983 full false HoM Episode 58: Free Grace HoM Episode 58: Free Grace In this episode, we focus entirely upon John Wesley's sermon, Free Grace, which he preached at the end of his first month in Bristol. This sermon articulates John's distinction between predestinarian thought and Biblical thought (in his mind) and sets the stage for the dispute between John Wesley and George Whitefield that will split the nascent Methodist movement.


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]]> In this episode, we focus entirely upon John Wesley's sermon, Free Grace, which he preached at the end of his first month in Bristol. This sermon articulates John's distinction between predestinarian thought and Biblical thought (in his mind) and sets the stage for the dispute between John Wesley and George Whitefield that will split the nascent Methodist movement.


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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-17364395 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0500 783 full false HoM Episode 57: The Revival in Bristol HoM Episode 57: The Revival in Bristol In this episode, we look the first month of John Wesley's participation in the Revival in Bristol, England, in 1739. This period is crucial for Wesley's understanding of revival. It also prepares the way for his split with George Whitefield over Free Grace vs. Predestination. 


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]]> In this episode, we look the first month of John Wesley's participation in the Revival in Bristol, England, in 1739. This period is crucial for Wesley's understanding of revival. It also prepares the way for his split with George Whitefield over Free Grace vs. Predestination. 


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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-17110337 Tue, 06 May 2025 12:00:00 -0500 664 3 57 full false HoM Episode 56: Eve of Revival HoM Episode 56: Eve of Revival In this episode, we look at the first few months of 1739 in the life of John Wesley and the choices that led him to go to Bristol at the end of March and start preaching in fields.

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]]> In this episode, we look at the first few months of 1739 in the life of John Wesley and the choices that led him to go to Bristol at the end of March and start preaching in fields.

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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-16938748 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0500 763 3 56 full false HoM Episode 55: Bristol HoM Episode 55: Bristol In this episode, we look at the history and geography of Bristol, England, in order to better understand the Methodist Revival that will start there in the Spring of 1739.


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]]> In this episode, we look at the history and geography of Bristol, England, in order to better understand the Methodist Revival that will start there in the Spring of 1739.


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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-16753803 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0600 692 3 55 full false HoM Episode 54: George Whitefield HoM Episode 54: George Whitefield In this episode, we look at the early life of George Whitefield in order to prepare for the revivals that will take place in 1739.


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]]> In this episode, we look at the early life of George Whitefield in order to prepare for the revivals that will take place in 1739.


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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-16698486 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0600 1092 3 54 full false HoM Episode 53: Back to England (Fall 1738) HoM Episode 53: Back to England (Fall 1738) In this episode, we catch up with Charles Wesley while John was on the continent, as well as follow John through the rest of 1738 up until the momentous love feast on January 1, 1739.

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]]> In this episode, we catch up with Charles Wesley while John was on the continent, as well as follow John through the rest of 1738 up until the momentous love feast on January 1, 1739.

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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-16450629 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0600 747 3 53 full false HoM Episode 52: Jonathan Edwards HoM Episode 52: Jonathan Edwards In this episode, we go back in time to look at the early life of the New England theologian, Jonathan Edwards, whose life doubled John Wesley's in many ways, save for Edwards's Calvinism. The episode culminates in an account of Jonathan Edwards's work, A Faithful Narrative of the Surprising Work of God in the Conversion of Many Hundred Souls in Northampton, the book John read in October of 1738 which helped influence the coming Methodist movement.

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]]> In this episode, we go back in time to look at the early life of the New England theologian, Jonathan Edwards, whose life doubled John Wesley's in many ways, save for Edwards's Calvinism. The episode culminates in an account of Jonathan Edwards's work, A Faithful Narrative of the Surprising Work of God in the Conversion of Many Hundred Souls in Northampton, the book John read in October of 1738 which helped influence the coming Methodist movement.

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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-16256990 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0600 994 3 52 full false Bonus Episode: Christian David's Autobiography Bonus Episode: Christian David's Autobiography 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-16215908 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0600 893 bonus false HoM Episode 51: Herrnhüt HoM Episode 51: Herrnhüt 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-16059723 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0600 908 3 51 full false HoM Episode 50: European Interlude HoM Episode 50: European Interlude 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-15879011 Sun, 06 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0500 1007 3 50 full false HoM Episode 49: Revival on Hold HoM Episode 49: Revival on Hold In this episode, we look at the days immediately after Aldersgate and the challenges John Wesley faced after his spiritual experience.

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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.

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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-15697776 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:00:00 -0500 793 3 49 full false Bonus Episode - John Wesley's Account of Aldersgate Bonus Episode - John Wesley's Account of Aldersgate 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.

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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.

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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-15607412 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0500 1150 full false HoM Episode 48: Aldersgate HoM Episode 48: Aldersgate 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.

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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.

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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-15405995 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -0500 790 full false HoM Bonus Interview 3: Rev. John Elford on Our Hearts Were Strangely Lukewarm HoM Bonus Interview 3: Rev. John Elford on Our Hearts Were Strangely Lukewarm 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.

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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.

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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-15074540 Wed, 15 May 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1816 bonus false HoM Episode 47: The Road to Aldersgate HoM Episode 47: The Road to Aldersgate 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.

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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.

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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-15008284 Sat, 04 May 2024 13:00:00 -0500 1023 3 47 full false HoM Episode 46: King George II HoM Episode 46: King George II 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.

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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.

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You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism. 

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-14834159 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0500 985 3 46 full false HoM Episode 45: Theology in Georgia HoM Episode 45: Theology in Georgia 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.

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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.historyofmethodism.com.

You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism. 

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-14609765 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0600 1391 3 45 full false HoM Episode 44: The Trial of John Wesley HoM Episode 44: The Trial of John Wesley 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.

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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.

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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-14308956 Sun, 14 Jan 2024 18:00:00 -0600 1634 3 44 full false HoM Episode 43: The Courtship of Sophy Hopkey HoM Episode 43: The Courtship of Sophy Hopkey 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.

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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.historyofmethodism.com.

You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism. 

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-14143274 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0600 1425 3 43 full false HoM: Bonus Georgia Episode HoM: Bonus Georgia Episode 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.

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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.

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You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism. 

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-13927111 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0600 658 bonus false HoM Episode 42: Life in Savannah HoM Episode 42: Life in Savannah 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.

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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.

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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-13750897 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0500 933 3 42 full false HoM Episode 41: The Voyage to Georgia HoM Episode 41: The Voyage to Georgia 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.

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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.

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You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism. 

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-13560389 Sat, 09 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0500 798 3 41 full false HoM Episode 40: James Oglethorpe & the Founding of Georgia HoM Episode 40: James Oglethorpe & the Founding of Georgia 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.

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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.

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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-13378378 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -0500 998 3 40 full false HoM Episode 39: Opportunities in Mission HoM Episode 39: Opportunities in Mission In this episode, we look at John Wesley's vocational transformation from Oxford professor to missionary to the New World.

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]]> In this episode, we look at John Wesley's vocational transformation from Oxford professor to missionary to the New World.

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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-13210586 Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0500 939 3 39 full false HoM Episode 38: Oxford Methodism Part 2 HoM Episode 38: Oxford Methodism Part 2 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.


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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.


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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-13032084 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0500 801 3 38 full false HoM Episode 37: Oxford Methodism Part 1 HoM Episode 37: Oxford Methodism Part 1 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.

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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. 

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-12778730 Wed, 03 May 2023 14:00:00 -0500 749 3 37 full false HoM Episode 36: The Holy Club According to John Wesley HoM Episode 36: The Holy Club According to John Wesley 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.

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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.

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You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism. 

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-12587092 Tue, 04 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0500 887 3 36 full false HoM Episode 35: Prelude to the Holy Club HoM Episode 35: Prelude to the Holy Club 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.

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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.

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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-12367926 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0600 820 2 35 full false HoM Episode 34: A Not-So-Commonplace Book HoM Episode 34: A Not-So-Commonplace Book 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.

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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.

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You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism. 

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-12202593 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0600 992 2 34 full false HoM Episode 33: The Oxford Diaries HoM Episode 33: The Oxford Diaries 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.

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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.

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You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism. 

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-12016013 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0600 647 2 33 full false HoM Episode 32: John Wesley's Call to Ministry HoM Episode 32: John Wesley's Call to Ministry 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.

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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. 


]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-11616974 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0500 799 2 32 full false HoM Episode 31: The Wesleys Go To School HoM Episode 31: The Wesleys Go To School 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.

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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.

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You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism. 

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-11423425 Sun, 02 Oct 2022 13:00:00 -0500 1009 2 31 full false Bonus Interview 2: The Hanoverian Church: An Interview with Dr. Ryan Danker Bonus Interview 2: The Hanoverian Church: An Interview with Dr. Ryan Danker 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 Institute in Washington D.C.

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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 Institute in Washington D.C.

You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com.

You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism. 

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-11244707 Thu, 01 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0500 2639 bonus false HoM Episode 30: King George I HoM Episode 30: King George I 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?

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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. 

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-11162962 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 19:00:00 -0500 832 2 30 full false HoM Episode 29: Childhood in Epworth HoM Episode 29: Childhood in Epworth 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.

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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. 

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-10987459 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0500 934 2 29 full false Bonus Interview 1: Michael McKenzie on Methodism in the Pacific Northwest USA Bonus Interview 1: Michael McKenzie on Methodism in the Pacific Northwest USA 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 struggles of the Methodist Church in the Pacific Northwest, as well as connect to the conversation about Epworth we had in Episode 27 and Samuel Wesley's struggles to connect to the wild and rugged Isle of Axholme.

As always, you can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism and find us online at historyofmethodism.com.



]]> 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 struggles of the Methodist Church in the Pacific Northwest, as well as connect to the conversation about Epworth we had in Episode 27 and Samuel Wesley's struggles to connect to the wild and rugged Isle of Axholme.

As always, you can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism and find us online at historyofmethodism.com.



]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-10608653 Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500 2196 bonus false HoM Episode 28: Epworth HoM Episode 28: Epworth 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.

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Here is Dudley Wright's, The Epworth Phenomena, which collates the different accounts of the Epworth ghost story. 

]]> 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 Phenomena, which collates the different accounts of the Epworth ghost story. 

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-10559263 Wed, 04 May 2022 13:00:00 -0500 1007 2 28 full false HoM Episode 27: Samuel Wesley Part II HoM Episode 27: Samuel Wesley Part II In this episode, we discuss two works of Samuel Wesley and how they offer John and Charles Wesley a way not to do theology.

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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. 

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-10405255 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:00:00 -0500 1166 2 27 full false HoM Episode 26: Samuel Wesley: A Letter from a Country Divine HoM Episode 26: Samuel Wesley: A Letter from a Country Divine 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 share it not for entertainment, but because exposure to Samuel Wesley's prose can give a sense of the man that helps us understand his character than secondary descriptions could ever reach.

A note on the recording, as well. The manuscript I read from was quite difficult to decipher at times and so I can thankfully say that all errors are not my own, but also fall on the shoulders of Mr. Wesley and Robert Clavel, the printer.

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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 share it not for entertainment, but because exposure to Samuel Wesley's prose can give a sense of the man that helps us understand his character than secondary descriptions could ever reach.

A note on the recording, as well. The manuscript I read from was quite difficult to decipher at times and so I can thankfully say that all errors are not my own, but also fall on the shoulders of Mr. Wesley and Robert Clavel, the printer.

You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism. 

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-10227269 Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0600 1942 2 26 full false How Episode 25: Samuel Wesley Part 1 How Episode 25: Samuel Wesley Part 1 In this episode, we meet Samuel Wesley, learn about his family and various details about his life and poetry.

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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. 

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-10037411 Tue, 08 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0600 1165 2 25 full false HoM Episode 24: Susanna Wesley Part 2 HoM Episode 24: Susanna Wesley Part 2 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.

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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. 

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-9842253 Thu, 06 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0600 775 2 24 full false HoM Episode 23: Susanna Wesley Part 1 HoM Episode 23: Susanna Wesley Part 1 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.
 

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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.
 

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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-9686164 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0600 1138 2 23 full false HoM Episode 22: England in 1703 HoM Episode 22: England in 1703 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.



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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.



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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-9521501 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -0600 1043 2 22 full false HoM Episode 21: The Quest for the Primitive Church HoM Episode 21: The Quest for the Primitive Church 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.


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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.


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]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-9294753 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0500 1059 1 21 full false HoM Episode 20: German Pietism HoM Episode 20: German Pietism 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.

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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. 

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-9148181 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0500 1258 1 20 full false HoM Episode 19: English Spirituality HoM Episode 19: English Spirituality In this episode, we discuss pastors and writers who influenced the spirtuality of England during the latter half of the 17th century.

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

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-8983516 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 22:00:00 -0500 1234 1 19 full false HoM Episode 18: Nonconformists and Nonjurors HoM Episode 18: Nonconformists and Nonjurors 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.

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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, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-8827686 Wed, 07 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0500 1035 1 18 full false HoM Episode 17: The Glorious Revolution HoM Episode 17: The Glorious Revolution 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.

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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.

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Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-8644133 Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0500 1165 1 17 full false HoM Episode 16: The Commonwealth and the Restoration HoM Episode 16: The Commonwealth and the Restoration 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.

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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.

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Please rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts.

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-8460477 Tue, 04 May 2021 16:00:00 -0500 1035 1 16 full false HoM Episode 15: The English Civil War HoM Episode 15: The English Civil War 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. 

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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.





]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-8320505 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0500 1181 1 15 full false HoM Episode 14: The Road to Civil War HoM Episode 14: The Road to Civil War 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.

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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 rate and review on iTunes or Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-8101640 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0600 1410 1 14 full false HoM Episode 13: Richard Hooker HoM Episode 13: Richard Hooker 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/

Also, you can support us online on Patreon at patreon.com/historyofmethodism

]]> 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/

Also, you can support us online on Patreon at patreon.com/historyofmethodism

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-7757293 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 22:00:00 -0600 838 1 13 full false HoM Episode 12: John Wesley's Preface to the New Testament HoM Episode 12: John Wesley's Preface to the New Testament 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-7538368 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0600 854 12 bonus false HoM Episode 11: The King James Version HoM Episode 11: The King James Version 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-7295284 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0600 927 11 full false HoM Episode 10: Dort and its Aftermath HoM Episode 10: Dort and its Aftermath 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-6778369 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 19:00:00 -0600 658 10 full false HoM Episode 9: From Elizabeth to James HoM Episode 9: From Elizabeth to James 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 on Wesley and Queen Elizabeth by Frederick Maser. 

]]> 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 on Wesley and Queen Elizabeth by Frederick Maser. 

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-4909808 Sat, 08 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0500 635 9 full false HoM Episode 8: What is an Arminian? HoM Episode 8: What is an Arminian? 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-4540025 Sun, 12 Jul 2020 18:00:00 -0500 639 8 full false HoM Episode 7: Jacob Arminius HoM Episode 7: Jacob Arminius 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-4135619 Thu, 11 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0500 939 1 7 full false HoM Relaunch Trailer! HoM Relaunch Trailer! 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-3941081 Wed, 27 May 2020 16:00:00 -0500 68 trailer false HoM Episode 6: Early Reformed Thought HoM Episode 6: Early Reformed Thought 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-542394 Tue, 25 Jul 2017 23:00:00 -0500 814 history, christianity, methodism, umc, history of methodism. 6 full false Hom Episode 5: A Counter to the Reformation Hom Episode 5: A Counter to the Reformation On today's episode we see how Rome responds to the Protestant Reformation and look at some of the complex ways that John Wesley responded to Catholics in his own day.

]]> On today's episode we see how Rome responds to the Protestant Reformation and look at some of the complex ways that John Wesley responded to Catholics in his own day.

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-535852 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 23:00:00 -0500 795 history, methodism, history of methodism, umc 5 full false HoM Episode 4: Cranmer's Legacy HoM Episode 4: Cranmer's Legacy We shift away from history writ large to the history of a single person, Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, and his textual legacy in the Book of Common Prayer and the Homilies. 

]]> We shift away from history writ large to the history of a single person, Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, and his textual legacy in the Book of Common Prayer and the Homilies. 

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-527066 Sun, 18 Jun 2017 23:00:00 -0500 515 history, christianity, methodism, umc, history of methodism. 4 full false HoM Episode 3: The Spread of Reform HoM Episode 3: The Spread of Reform We move on from Luther to some of the other early Reformers before making our first beachhead in the homeland of the Wesley brothers: England.

]]> We move on from Luther to some of the other early Reformers before making our first beachhead in the homeland of the Wesley brothers: England.

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-517379 Wed, 24 May 2017 23:00:00 -0500 483 history, christianity, methodism, umc, history of methodism. 1 3 full false HoM Episode 2: Martin Luther HoM Episode 2: Martin Luther We begin the story of Methodism with Martin Luther's break with Rome and the number of points of consonance which connect Luther and the Wesley brothers.

]]> We begin the story of Methodism with Martin Luther's break with Rome and the number of points of consonance which connect Luther and the Wesley brothers.

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-512052 Wed, 10 May 2017 23:00:00 -0500 560 history, christianity, methodism, umc, history of methodism. 1 2 full false HoM Episode 1: What is in a name? HoM Episode 1: What is in a name? The very first episode (a long teaser, of sorts) which includes a brief story about the history of the name, Methodist, about the host, and about why I'm making a podcast about such a niche topic.

]]> The very first episode (a long teaser, of sorts) which includes a brief story about the history of the name, Methodist, about the host, and about why I'm making a podcast about such a niche topic.

]]> Wilson Pruitt Buzzsprout-508622 Tue, 02 May 2017 23:00:00 -0500 364 1 1 full false