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John Wesley once asked a simple but powerful question: “What may we reasonably believe to be God’s design in raising up the people called Methodists?” The answer shaped a movement that continues to impact lives around the world today. Join us for “Methodist Roots,” a seven-week teaching series from the Assembly of Bishops that explores […]

Sacramental theology is a deep concern for many in the Global Methodist fold. John Wesley had a good deal to say about both. But we also care a great deal about making disciples and carrying forward effective evangelism. How is it that our sacramental theology helps or hinders us in the task of making true […]

Is it global?Does it strengthen the local church?Does it advance the mission?Does it build a movement?Can it actually work? General Conference 2026 is almost here. These are the key questions that are the filter by which the MidTexas delegation is using to determine whether or not existing BDD verbiage and/or new petitions are needed. Please […]

Today, in a collaborative effort with Jeffrey Rickman of Plain Spoken, we interview Todd Christine, author of Apologetics Calmly Considered and explore what apologetics should look like in a Wesleyan context. Book link below. “”What has too often been separated—truth and holiness, knowledge and life—must once again be held together in the witness of the […]

In this episode of More to the Story, I welcome Dr. Matt O’Reilly (Lead Pastor of Christ Church in Birmingham, Alabama, and Director of Research at Wesley Biblical Seminary) for a timely conversation about the upcoming Global Methodist Church General Conference.

A month or so ago, Petey Bellini, one of our episcopal candidates, published an article on Firebrand Magazine called “Which Methodism?” In it, he highlights five current expressions of Methodism currently found in the Global Methodist Church. Here’s a link, if you want to read it: https://firebrandmag.com/articles/whi… Today, I am joined by Daniel Rickman, Adam […]

What has too often been separated-truth and holiness, knowledge and life-must once again be held together in the witness of the Church. Apologetics Calmly Considered: A Wesleyan Vision of Truth, Formation, and Christian Witness argues that Christian apologetics should be understood not only as the defense of doctrine, but as a formative practice ordered toward […]

John Wesley once asked a simple but powerful question: “What may we reasonably believe to be God’s design in raising up the people called Methodists?” The answer shaped a movement that continues to impact lives around the world today. Join us for “Methodist Roots,” a seven-week teaching series from the Assembly of Bishops that explores […]

In this clip, Jason Vickers and I consider the everyday example of road rage in order to explore a much bigger question: How should Christians think about demonic influence and human responsibility? If the devil or demonic forces can tempt, influence, or provoke us, does that lessen our responsibility for how we respond? Drawing on […]

The Global Methodist Church is one of the fastest-growing movements in contemporary Christianity. But where did it come from, what does it believe, and why are so many churches and Christians joining it? In this conversation, I sit down with Ryan Barnett to explore the remarkable story behind the Global Methodist Church, its commitment to […]

This podcast features conversations with conference leaders, pastors, and ministry partners who are living out the mission of the Global Methodist Church. Hear stories of church planting, renewal, evangelism, leadership development, and faithful perseverance.

Discover the heart of Christian faith: clear, grounded, and full of grace. A fresh guide to what Christians believe and why it matters, told through the wisdom of the Wesleyan tradition.

by Rev. Todd A. Christine / What has too often been separated—truth and holiness, knowledge and life—must once again be held together in the witness of the Church. Apologetics Calmly Considered: A Wesleyan Vision of Truth, Formation, and Christian Witness argues that Christian apologetics should be understood not only as the defense of doctrine, but as […]

Asbury Theological Seminary / Dr. David Watson and Dr. Jessica LaGrone welcome David Thomas, leader with Seedbed Publishing and New Room Conference, board member of Alpha International, and a leader in The Awakening Project, for a powerful conversation on revival, awakening, prayer, and the future of the Church.

PlainSpoken with Jeffrey Rickman / Why it is that he and so many others are of the mind that the Articles of Religion needs to be updated and amended, what it is that his draft offers in distinction to the Commission on Discipleship, Doctrine, & Just Ministry, and what theological distinctives need to be compulsory […]