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Learn about early Methodist history by hearing the journal entries of John Wesley.

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    Today in John Wesley's Journal for May the 16th 1736.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 3:04


    Today in John Wesley's Journal, Columba sets sail, the Pantheon becomes a church, Jamestown gathers for prayer, Jaroslav leaves us, Massachusetts charters a new course, we Escape From Reason with Francis, an Anabaptist shows mercy, Robert's for Bishop, and of course, John Wesley's Journal in which he is surprised by his brother Charles.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for May 9th & 10th, 1736.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 5:23


    Today in John Wesley's Journal, Victor expresses his faith, Tyndale publishes on the run, the Moravians come to Canada, The ABS sets up shop, Dibley becomes vicar, Turner goes to his rest, we have Willard to thank for Renovaré, Zinzendorf and Wesley don't quite get along, Arabella leaves us with song, Michelangelo takes up house painting, we give our moms carnations for Mother's Day, and, of course, John Wesley's journal in which he sets about to order the lives of the faithful in Savannah.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for May 5th, 1736.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 4:46


    Today in John Wesley's Journal, Athanasius goes to his reward, Theodosius leaves a legacy in Ukraine, Whiting gives sailors their greatest hymn, Luther makes the most out of his down time, Thomas Coke dies on the way to India, Moody finally gets into church, Astruc is critical about Genesis, the CME get their finances in order, and, of course, John Wesley's Journal in which he takes authority over the water.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for April 17th, 1736

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 4:07


    Today in John Wesley's Journal, John Marrant leaves us his story, Father Damien goes to his rest, Corrie Ten Boom ends her witness, St. Alexander takes the reigns, St. Augustine joins the church, William Law is asked to leave, Hoover resigns, Fuller and Smith have a seminal meeting, and, of course, John Wesley's Journal in which he pretty much lines out the plan for Methodist class and band meetings.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for April 11th, 1736

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    Today in John Wesley's Journal, Vigilius waffles, the Moravians are innocent, we meet Bishop Allen, and, of course, John Wesley's Journal in which he takes his stand at Frederica.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for April 4th, 1736

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 6:47


    Today in John Wesley's Journal, Ambrose gives us a heritage, Byzantium calls for help, a dozen nuns are over a barrel Episcopius, Charles, and James talk about freedom. Charles Wesley gives Oxford a wake up call, C.S.Lewis calls us to the New Man, we remember Martin Luther King Jr., and, of course, John Wesley's Journal in which he's all wet.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for March 30th, 1736

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 3:21


    Today in John Wesley's Journal, Climacus and Anti-Climacus hash it out, Thomas has to update his LinkedIn status, Charles leaves us a great inheritance, and, of course, John Wesley's Journal in which he and his friend find out they love carbs.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for March 28, 1736

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 2:04


    Today in John Wesley's Journal, Justinian helps the church get it together, Leo condemns Martin, Father Garnet is in the dock, Richard goes to his well earned rest, and, of course, John Wesley's Journal in which he recounts some good advice timely given.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for March 14 & 15, 1736

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 3:36


    Today in John Wesley's Journal, William of Orange has a bounty on him, William Wilberforce loses the vote, and, of course, John Wesley's Journal in which he realizes how fleeting possessions can be.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for March 6th & 7th, 1736

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 5:01


    Today in John Wesley's Journal, Aquinas leaves off his work, Fanny goes to school, Martin goes to his rest, and, of course, John Wesley's Journal in which he recounts just how far someone will go for rest and preaches his first sermon in Savannah.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for February 28 & 29, 1736

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 6:19


    Today in John Wesley's Journal, the Scots all go to Greyfriar's, Bell drops a call, Corrie is arrested, and, of course, John Wesley's Journal in which he discovers how much more the is to be received than given.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for February 24, 1736

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 6:43


    Today in John Wesley's Journal Gregory send out a calendar, Samuel sings for the world, Amanda goes to her rest, Ironside answers the call, WWJD, Polycarp gets snarky with the proconsul, the Moravians build a church, Frances searches for rest in a free land, and, of course, John Wesley's Journal in which he marvels at the witness of the Moravians.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for February 21, 1736

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 1:34


    Today in John Wesley's Journal, Father Damien shepherds his flock, Abe say's, “Sing it again!”, and, of course, John Wesley's Journal in which he welcomes a child.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for February 19, 1736

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 5:26


    Today in John Wesley's Journal, ships set sail from Salem, Elizabeth sets us beneath the cross, some old papers turn up in the desert, Martin and Michael take their leave, the Quaker's take a stand, William sings about the first Christmas, the Episcopals get reformed - again, George talks about sanctification, Wesley falls ill, Frances takes her rest, and of course, John Wesley's Journal, in which he and Charles try to get a jump on their mission work.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for February 15 & 16, 1736

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 3:40


    Today in John Wesley's Journal, Captain Foy stumbles upon a very Methodist idea, and, of course, John Wesley's Journal in which General Oglethorpe sets out for St. Simons.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for February 13 & 14, 1736

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 2:47


    Today in John Wesley's Journal, St. Valentine gives his all, we say happy birthday to Bishop Allen, and, of course, John Wesley's Journal in which the native people of the land request an audience and an education in the faith.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for February 9, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 6:27


    Today in John Wesley's Journal, a brand is plucked, Dostoevsky takes his leave, Athanasius flees, and, of course, John Wesley's Journal in which Mr. Spangenberg shares his testimony.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for February 7, 1736

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 2:17


    Today in John Wesley's Journal, the Protestants feel the Bern, Parliament confesses, Samuel visits the YMCA, and, of course, John Wesley's Journal in which he doesn't have a very convincing answer for Mr. Spangenberg.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for February 6, 1736

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 1:40


    Today in John Wesley's Journal, Calvin leaves the pulpit, Five guys answer the call, and, of course, John Wesley's Journal in which he and his shipmates finally set foot in Georgia.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for February 5, 1736

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 3:35


    Today in John Wesley's Juournal, Roger Williams lands in Massachusetts, we lose the father of Pietism, Crosby and Bradbury become a team, Havergal gives us a classic, Jon did start the fire, Wesley and Whitfield pass each other on the road, and, of course, John Wesley's Journal in which he sees Tybee island for the first time.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for February 1, 1736

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    Today in John Wesley's Journal, Brigit passes on, Bishop Lambuth and company begin a good work, Ada asks about the circle, Dietrich has had enough, Tikhon takes a stand, Athanasius praises his redeemer, and, of course, John Wesley's journal in which one journey is coming to an end while another is yet to begin.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for January 30, 1736

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    Today in John Wesley's Journal, Menno gets baptized, An evangelist passes over, and, of course, John Wesley's Journal in which he finds his bed wet.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for January 29, 1736

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    Today in John Wesley's Journal, we rennet two Saint's, and, of course, John Wesley's Journal, in which he and his friends get together to watch St. Elmo's Fire.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for January 26, 1736

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 3:20


    Today in John Wesley's Journal, Jerome says good bye to his good friend, Cleveland will never be the same, and, of course, John Wesley's Journal in which he rejoices in the calm.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for January 25, 1736

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    Today in John Wesley's Journal, Florence is the first, Bishop Mochochoko speaks out, Belgium issues a mandate, Fanny takes advantage of the moment, Elijah is silenced, and, of course, John Wesley's Journal, in which he has the best day.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for January 23, 1736

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 4:56


    Today in John Wesley's Journal, Blaise pens a letter, Dykes looks into the glassy sea, yes Jesus loves me, Bunyan sends us on a journey, and, of course, John Wesley's Journal, in which the sea throws a wet blanket on John's faith.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for January 18, 1736

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 3:07


    Today in John Wesley's Journal, the Anabaptists deal with an unfair law, Bishop Cain leaves Washington behind, the Armenians get a church, Louisa tells how just how sweet it is, Roberta gets a stamp of approval, the nation Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr., and, of course, John Wesley's Journal in which Mr. Wesley determines that fear isn't a great tool for evangelism.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for January 17, 1736

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 3:03


    Today in John Wesley's Journal, Zwingli and the Anabaptists have a town hall, the Huguenots can preach, the Methodists lobby for a dry country, a Lutheran stands up to the Nazis, King James gets an idea, Thornton finds his rest, and, of course, John Wesley's Journal in which he remembers that Christ can calm the sea.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for January 15, 1736

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 6:17


    Today in John Wesley's Journal, Antony finds Paul in the desert, Isaac helps us praise, we wish MLK a happy birthday, German pastors stand up, and of course, John Wesley's Journal, in which he discovers that fighting for the equality of provisions never makes you any friends.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for December 21, 1735

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 8:33


    Today in John Wesley's Journal, Charles in charge, and, of course John Wesley's Journal, in which he fills out his year end attendance. Want to learn more about church history? https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/ Love the Dickens out of some Christmas? Dickens, Charles. Christmas books. London,New York: Oxford University Press, 1954. Print. Standiford, Les. The man who invented Christmas : how Charles Dickens's a Christmas Carol rescued his career and revived our holiday spirits. New York: Broadway Paperbacks, 2008. Print. Want to learn more about Methodism in the U.S.? Norwood, Frederick A. The story of American Methodism : a history of the United Methodists and their relations. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1974. Print. Kinghorn, Kenneth C. The heritage of American Methodism. Strasbourg, France Nashville, Tenn: Éditions du Signe Abingdon Press, 1999. Print.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for December 18, 1735

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 8:08


    Today in John Wesley's Journal, McCall faces down a king, Sayers gives an inkling of miracles, Dicken's goes to print, Betise leaves a legacy peace and hope, Freedom of religion is a right, Zinzendorf, Bohler, and the Moravians get involved with Wesley, the CME is born, Wright lives out her calling, and, of course, John Wesley's Journal in which he sees the sacrament work wonders in this world. Want to learn more about church history? https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/ Read The Hiding Place for yourself. Boom, Corrie, John L. Sherrill, and Elizabeth Sherrill. The hiding place. Washington Depot, Conn: Chosen Books Distributed by Revell, 1971. Print. Miracles by C.S. Lewis Lewis, C. S. Miracles : a preliminary study. San Francisco: HarperOne, 2001. Print Love the Dickens out of some Christmas? Standiford, Les. The man who invented Christmas : how Charles Dickens's a Christmas Carol rescued his career and revived our holiday spirits. New York: Broadway Paperbacks, 2008. Print. Want to learn more about Methodism in the U.S.? Norwood, Frederick A. The story of American Methodism : a history of the United Methodists and their relations. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1974. Print. Kinghorn, Kenneth C. The heritage of American Methodism. Strasbourg, France Nashville, Tenn: Éditions du Signe Abingdon Press, 1999. Print.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for December 10, 1735

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    Today in John Wesley's Journal, Aquinas freely chooses against Averroism, Luther is tired of the Pope's Bull, Barth and Merton leave us their best, and , of course, John Wesley's Journal in which the sea bears witness to the glory of its creator who calls us friends. Want to learn more about church history? https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/ Learn more about Karl Barth. Barth, Karl, and Clifford J. Green. Karl Barth : theologian of freedom. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1991. Print. Read Merton's journal for yourself. Merton, Thomas, and Robert E. Daggy. Dancing in the water of life : seeking peace in the hermitage. San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco, 1997. Print. Want to learn more about Methodism in the U.S.? Norwood, Frederick A. The story of American Methodism : a history of the United Methodists and their relations. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1974. Print. Kinghorn, Kenneth C. The heritage of American Methodism. Strasbourg, France Nashville, Tenn: Éditions du Signe Abingdon Press, 1999. Print.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for December 7, 1735

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    Today in John Wesley's Journal, Columba goes to the rock, Menno gets a bounty, East West communication is restored, Knox keeps covenant with the Scotts, John of Damascus is all about the Word, St. Nick would have been great at corn-hole, Aquinas puts down his pen, and, of course, John Wesley's Journal in which he and his friends realize they don't need nearly as much as they believed. Want to learn more about church history? https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/ Want to read more about Aquinas' silence? Pieper, Josef, John Murray, and Daniel Connor. The silence of St. Thomas : three essays. South Bend, Indiana: St. Augustine's Press, 1999. Print. More Celtic Prayers: Weyer, Robert. Celtic prayers : a book of Celtic devotion, daily prayers and blessings. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1997. Print. Want to learn more about Methodism in the U.S.? Norwood, Frederick A. The story of American Methodism : a history of the United Methodists and their relations. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1974. Print. Kinghorn, Kenneth C. The heritage of American Methodism. Strasbourg, France Nashville, Tenn: Éditions du Signe Abingdon Press, 1999. Print.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for December 2, 1735

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 1:29


    Today in John Wesley's Journal, St. Paul gets a new house, the truth comes to Kobe, the Nazarene's go on mission, Moravian's share their table, and, of course, John Wesley's Journal in which he realizes that people can recover from seriousness too. Want to learn more about church history? https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/ Want to learn more about Methodism in the U.S.? Norwood, Frederick A. The story of American Methodism : a history of the United Methodists and their relations. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1974. Print. Kinghorn, Kenneth C. The heritage of American Methodism. Strasbourg, France Nashville, Tenn: Éditions du Signe Abingdon Press, 1999. Print.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for November 23, 1735

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 4:56


    Today in John Wesley's Journal, Columbanus evangelizes Europe, Blaise has an epiphany, Bowring glories in the Cross, an Ark and a Dove face the deep, Spafford comes to term with loss, Tanzania gets its first bishop, C.S. Lewis leads us through the wardrobe, and, of course, John Wesley's Journal in which the sea causes him to doubt his faith.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for November 21, 1735

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    Today in John Wesley's Journal, The Friesians get a bishop, Burgundy is a sell out, Scotland is over having bishops, the Xhosa get a new book to read, Vatican II takes responsibility, Foster does a little renovation, and, of course, John Wesley's Journal.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal for November 20, 1735

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 5:38


    Today in John Wesley's Journal, Diocletian has an ultimatum, Fanny busts some rhymes, Amanda answers the call, John isn't quite done, Howard has a birthday, and, of course, John Wesley's Journal.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal: November 16, 1735

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 2:51


    Today in John Wesley's Journal St. Margaret remembers the poor, the German Methodists get it together, Coke and Asbury meet, and, of course, John Wesley's Journal.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal: November 1, 1735

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    Today in John Wesley's Journal, Chalcedon adjourns, a great hymn is penned, Mordecai is remembered, and, of course, John Wesley's Journal.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal: October 31, 1735

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 5:40


    Today in John Wesley's Journal, Martin Nails it, Galileo was right, Constantine crosses that bridge when he gets to it, Regulus visits Scotland, George gets a nickname, Embury, Heck and Asbury take N. America, Miles sees the light, and, of course, John Wesley's Journal. Want to know more about Church History? https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/ Information on American Methodism: Kinghorn, Kenneth C. The heritage of American Methodism. Strasbourg, France Nashville, Tenn: Abingdon Press, 1999. Print. Luther on Indulgences: Luther, Martin. The Schmalkald articles. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1995. Print.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal: October 24, 1735

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 3:52


    Today in John Wesley's Journal, Anna teaches her neighbors about Christ, Rosa isn't going to stand for it anymore, a Methodist committee tries to make everyone happy, and, of course, John Wesley's journal. For more information about Christian history, check out https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/ Rosa Parks: My Story https://www.librarything.com/work/76899/details/94209790 A History of the Methodist Episcopal Church https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1432680994/ref=nosim/librarythin06-20

    Today in John Wesley's Journal: October 21, 1735

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    Today in John Wesley's Journal, Jerome tells us about Hilarion, Mr. Pennington finds some Quakers, Schaff schools us in the creeds, and, of course, John Wesley and company have a busy day. Want to know more about what happened on this day in Christian history? Check out https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/

    Today in John Wesley's Journal: October 20, 1735

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 3:17


    Today In John Wesley's Journal, we learn about James Arminius, remember a great song writer, get an inkling of the truth, and, of course, we hear from John Wesley.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal: October 17, 1735

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 7:31


    Today in John Wesley's Journal, we hear from St. Ignatius of Antioch, Blaise Pascal, Mother Teresa, and of course, John Wesley.

    Today in John Wesley's Journal: October 14, 1735

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 3:39


    John Wesley, his brother Charles, and company begin their voyage to the colony of Georgia.

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