Firebrand Podcast

Revival and good theology don't always go together, but they should. In this episode we talk about the relationship between the two with Matt Reynolds, President of Spirit and Truth. 

Dr. J. Elvin Sadler is General Secretary of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. In this episode he joins us to talk about race in America, and how Christians can respond faithfully in light of the crises that have overtaken the United States. 

We continue our conversation with Dr. William J. Abraham. This time we discuss Wesley's sermons. How should we use them? Are they doctrinal standards? Should we have 44 or 52 or 53? You'll find these and many more Methonerd-ish insights in this exciting episode. 

Dr. William J. Abraham returns to the podcast in another two-parter. In this episode, we talk about a theological project he initiated called Canonical Theism, and we discuss the divine inspiration of Scripture. 

This week we welcome special guests Jacob Arminius and John Wesley (not really). We do, however, talk about the theological concept of predestination, particularly the way in which Wesleyans understand it and our differences from Christians in the Reformed tradition. 

We've been looking at the possibility of the #UMC separation from a number of angles. In this episode, we talk with progressive pastor Darren Cushman Wood. Rev. Wood is one of the authors of the Indianapolis Plan, and he shares his thoughts about the separation protocol, the delay of General Conference, and his aspiration and hopes for a new progressive Methodist denomination. Rev. Wood's latest book is The Secret Transcript of the Council of Bishops: A Dialogue on Homosexuality and Church Unity.  

In this episode we interview the Rev. Keith Boyette, President of the Wesleyan Covenant Association. We talk about the separation protocol, the delay until the next General Conference, and his hopes for a new expression of Methodism. 

Easter is here, and Christ is risen! Yet the world is still locked down under the threat of COVID-19, and millions of people are still unable to attend weekly worship. We talk about how odd it all is and the hope of the risen Christ in the midst of one strange Easter. 

We continue our interview with Dr. William J. Abraham in a discussion that ranges from Spanish mysticism to Wesley to church politics.  

Dr. William J. Abraham of Southern Methodist University joins the PT crew to talk about all things theological and Methodist. This is part one of a multi-part interview. We're also joined by guest host Dr. Madeline Carrasco Henners of United Theological Seminary, who was subbing in for Maggie this time.