The History of Methodism Podcast

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 show your support. You can find us online at www....

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

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 . 

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...

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 . 

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 patr...

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

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 . 

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 . 

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 . 

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 . 

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 . 

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 . 

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 . 

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 . 

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 . 

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 . 

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 . 

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 . 

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 onlin...

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 . 

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 . 

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 Northwe...

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 accou...

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 .