Holy Joys Podcast

By Johnathan ArnoldReligion & Spirituality Christianity

Holy Joys Podcast episodes

November 20, 2025 David Hartkopf on Christian Worship and Liturgy
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A discussion between David Hartkopf, David Fry, and Johnathan Arnold on the nature of Christian worship and its essential parts.
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38 min
September 13, 2024Did the Father Forsake the Son on the Cross? (repost)
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Travis Johnson joins Johnathan Arnold and David Fry to discuss Matthew 27:46, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
Why does Jesus quote Psalm 22:1 from the cross?
Is there a break or separation between the Father and the Son on the cross?
Does Jesus bear the wrath of God on the cross?
Why is important for pastors to address the myth that the Father utterly forsook the Son?

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29 min
April 04, 2024 Introduction to Catechesis and the Forthcoming Adult Catechism
Johnathan Arnold and David Fry discuss catechesis and the forthcoming adult catechism from Holy Joys.

NOTE: Since recording this podcast, the title "New Methodist Catechism" has been reconsidered. We have had numerous non-Wesleyan churches interested in using the catechism, and the possibility of a major global partnership with churches that are either non-Wesleyan or Wesleyan but cautious about front-loading the word "Methodist" while navigating the ongoing denominational upheaval and confusion in the Wesleyan tradition. The catechism will still heavily highlight the contributions of Wesley and the Wesleyan tradition alongside other Protestants and church fathers, and in this way serve many of our original goals (perhaps better). Stay tuned for more information.
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51 min
February 10, 2024 Fred Sanders on Hilary of Poitiers and the Trinity
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1 hr
February 03, 2024 Israel and the Church, Dispensationalism, and Replacement Theology (repost)
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In this episode of the Holy Joys Podcast, Dr. David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss several views on Israel and the church, addressing the common accusation that those who recognize continuity between Israel and the church are proponents of replacement theology and somehow “anti-Israel.”
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57 min
November 29, 2023 Evangelism and Being a Missional Church
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David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss approaches to evangelism, the evangelistic duty of the pastor-theologian, and the priority of missions in the life of the church.
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24 min
October 18, 2023 Catechism Class, Week 6: The Means of Grace
In this special episode of the Holy Joys Podcast, Johnathan Arnold teaches through an early draft of the New Methodist Catechism in preparation for a baptism and church membership class at Redeemer Wesleyan Church, where he serves as Senior Pastor.
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50 min
October 04, 2023 Church Growth: Numbers and Maturity
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Johnathan Arnold and David Fry discuss David's recent article, "What Does Healthy Church Growth Look Like?"
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41 min
October 02, 2023 Catechism Class, Week 5: The Church & Sacraments
In this special episode of the Holy Joys Podcast, Johnathan Arnold teaches through an early draft of the New Methodist Catechism in preparation for a baptism and church membership class at Redeemer Wesleyan Church, where he serves as Senior Pastor.
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52 min
September 28, 2023 Catechism Class, Week 4: The Holy Spirit & New Life
In this special episode of the Holy Joys Podcast, Johnathan Arnold teaches through an early draft of the New Methodist Catechism in preparation for a baptism and church membership class at Redeemer Wesleyan Church, where he serves as Senior Pastor.
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50 min