The History of Methodism Podcast

Welcome to the long history of Methodism. Recent episodes are posted on this page. You can find the History of Methodism Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and other podcasts sites. This website contains all our past transcripts, sources, as well as an historical timeline. All of this is possible because of the support of our patrons on patreon.

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.

Episode 47 Posted on May 4, 2024

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.

Episode 46 Posted on April 5, 2024

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.

Episode 45 Posted on March 1, 2024

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.

Episode 44 Posted on January 14, 2024

The Courtship of Sophy Hopkpey

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.

Episode 43 Posted on December 9, 2023

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.

Episode 42 Posted on October 10, 2023

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.

Episode 41 Posted on September 9, 2023

James Oglethorpe and 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.

Episode 40 Posted on August 9, 2023

Opportunities in Mission

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

Episode 39 Posted on July 13, 2023

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.

Episode 38 Posted on June 13, 2023

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.

Episode 37 Posted on May 3, 2023

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.

Episode 36 Posted on April 4, 2023