Podcasts about Charles Wesley

Evening Prayer for Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (The Second Sunday in Lent; John and Charles Wesley, Priests and Reformers of the Church, 1791, 1788).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalms 3-4Proverbs 2Romans 15⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.

Morning Prayer for Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (The Second Sunday in Lent; John and Charles Wesley, Priests and Reformers of the Church, 1791, 1788).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalms 1-2Exodus 10Matthew 13:44-59⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.

In this episode, we look at the founding of the Foundery Chapel and the separation of John and Charles Wesley from the Fetter Lane Society. These two nearly concurrent events shaped the future of the movement in radical ways. You can support the podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/historyofmethodismYou can check out the updated website here: https://www.historyofmethodism.com/You can check out our books here: https://www.historyofmethodism.com/wroot-press.htmlAnd you can look at the Wesley Corpus website here: https://corpus.historyofmethodism.com/

On today's episode, you'll hear Carl Bangs discuss the hymns of Charles Wesley. Carl Bangs was a professor of historical theology at Olivet Nazarene College and at St. Paul School of Theology. He served as president of the American Theological Society and the American Society of Church History. His work, Arminius - A Study in the Dutch Reformation, is a seminal contribution to Dutch church history and Wesleyan Arminian studies. Bangs graduated from Pasadena College and Nazarene Theological Seminary and received a PHD from the University of Chicago. This recording was featured on the Layman's Tape Club in September of 1981.   Lifelong Learning Code: 28473 Click here to learn about Lifelong Learning.  

On the morning of 6 June 1944, thousands of highly trained Allied soldiers stormed the beaches of Normandy. The success of the invasion depended on the first few critical hours. Powerful German tank divisions stood ready to respond, yet the decisive orders never came in time because Adolf Hitler was asleep. By the time he was awakened, the moment had passed and the liberation of Europe had begun.In the same way, spiritual warfare is raging today between the powers of darkness and light. At such defining moments in history, the Church — and especially its leaders — must be fully awake. More than ever, the world needs another national and international Great Awakening, like those that transformed hearts, nations, and cultures in the past.In the 18th century, the Methodist revival came at a time when, according to Bishop J.C. Ryle, “the spirit of slumber was over the land.” Yet when John and Charles Wesley, George Whitefield, and others awakened spiritually, the nation followed. Many were convicted of sin, many were converted, and communities were transformed.One of Satan's most effective strategies is to lull believers into spiritual sleep when vigilance is required. Scripture repeatedly warns of the danger of sleeping through moments of destiny.Matthew 26:40–41“Could you not keep watch with me for one hour? Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.”At Jesus' darkest hour, His disciples slept. Later, Jesus taught that while people were sleeping, the enemy sowed weeds among the wheat (Matthew 13:25). And in Matthew 25, all ten bridesmaids fell asleep and were caught off guard when the bridegroom arrived.R.T. Kendall observed that the parable of the ten virgins reflects the Church today — asleep, unaware of its condition, and resistant to being awakened.Against this backdrop, Isaiah's prophetic call resounds with urgency.Key VerseIsaiah 52:1–2“Awake, awake, Zion, clothe yourself with strength! Put on your garments of splendour, Jerusalem, the holy city.”From this passage flow three vital calls for the Church today.1. Wake Up to Who You AreZion is both a place and a people. Historically, it referred to Jerusalem and the dwelling place of God's presence. Spiritually, it represents the people of God — redeemed, chosen, and destined for the heavenly Jerusalem.The call to awaken is a summons to reclaim identity after humiliation and exile. God's people are not captives of Babylon but citizens of Zion. Though God's people may endure hardship or cultural decline, God never forgets them.Isaiah 49:15“Can a mother forget the baby at her breast? … I will not forget you!”Even when society appears hostile to faith, God's purposes for His people remain intact. Awakening begins when believers rediscover who they are.1 Peter 2:9“A chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession.”God intends to reveal His wisdom to the powers of heaven through the Church.Ephesians 3:10–11Jesus promised that His Church would prevail.Matthew 16:18“I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.”When the Church awakens to its identity, everything can change.2. Wake Up to the Authority You Have“Clothe yourself with strength” is a call to rise out of weakness and into God-given authority. This is not a time for fear or apology, but for confidence rooted in Christ's victory.2 Peter 1:3“His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life.”Believers have authority to overcome spiritual strongholds.Luke 10:19“I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy.”1 John 4:4“The Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.”Believers also carry authority to bring the life of Jesus to a dying world.Matthew 28:18–20Acts 1:8A clear sign of spiritual awakening is urgency for the lost. Keith Green captured this burden in his song Asleep in the Light, confronting a well-fed but unmoved Church while the world perishes in darkness.3. Wake Up to How You Must Live as God's Holy PeopleIsaiah calls Jerusalem “the holy city.” Awakening is inseparable from holiness. God restores His people not only to strength, but to purity.Romans 13:11–14“The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber… put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armour of light.”1 Thessalonians 5:5–6“You are all sons of the light… let us be alert and self-controlled.”True awakening always begins with repentance and renewed obedience.ConclusionThe prophet's call rings out across history: Awake, awake!Every revival and reformation has begun when God's people were awakened first — before nations changed, before cultures shifted. Today, the Church is invited to respond again.- Repent and renounce sin- Choose obedience- Fast- Pray- Stand together in God-given authorityEphesians 3:20–21“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine… to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”

2602 - The Bearded Bible Brothers join their friend Pastor Hirchie Schaffner in London, England to learn about the past moves of God that originated there. Focusing on the lives of John and Charles Wesley and George Whitfield, they consider when the next outpouring of the Holy Spirit might occur.

Charles Wesley, Jr. (1757-1834) was an English organist and composer. His father, Charles Wesley, wrote the words to around 6,500 hymns. The music for mediation is “Pastorale.”

One of the greatest hymns for Christmas is Hark the Herald Angels Sing. In this hymn, Charles Wesley reminds us of the heavenly reality of where Jesus comes from, that he is God incarnate for us and that through him, our sin nature can be overcome. This beautiful hymn is the basis of Father Jeremiah's sermon for the First Sunday of Christmas.Image: See page for author, CC BY 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Who is Charles Wesley? by Union Congregational Church Magnolia

Luke 1:30-35, 2:22-35 December 28, 2025 preached by Doug Cooper Download Time of Reflection Quotations “Expand Thy wings, celestial Dove, brood o'er our nature's night; on our disordered spirits move, and let there now be light.” ~ Charles Wesley (1707-1788), English minister & hymn writer “The Christian's life in all its aspects—intellectual and ethical, devotional […]

This Christmas Eve messages looks at the primary text that Charles Wesley was inspired by to write "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus." Preached on December 24th, 2025, by Jared Kress. Series: Christ in the Carols, Part 2. Primary Text: Haggai 2:7Join us in person on Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN, or watch online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoods Podcast: https://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com

I caught up with a good chunk of The Allegheny High boys in central Oregon while they were out doing what they do best: making Charles Wesley Godwin sound like a freight train and giving folks goosebumps. We posted up near Bend for a hang that starts off with “are we about to get murdered?” energy… and quickly turns into a full-on origin story: the Beaver County scene that shaped them, jam nights that built their chops, and the larger-than-life local legends who taught them the most important rule of all: never take a gig off, even if a guitar ends up in a popcorn machine. From there, we get nerdy in the best way: production philosophy (and why recording is basically 95% failure and 5% magic), the real behind-the-scenes of tracking big guitars, and that moment when a song hits so hard you have to sit in the dark and just… listen. Also: stoner-rock riffs hiding inside “country,” touring gear that makes your heart do the pitter-patter thing, Boss pedal picks, and a Pittsburgh-area pizza style that sounds fake until you try it. Keep up with the goings on here: https://www.charleswgodwin.com/ Support The Show And Connect! The Text Chat is back! Hit me up at (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tonemob.com/reverb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tonemob.com/sweetwater⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tonemob.com/stringjoy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, Pastor Marcus encouraged us to both ponder (think intellectually) and treasure (engage emotionally) the coming of Christ. In this weeks message, Pastor Marcus unpacks the mystery of the incarnation through Charles Wesley's beloved hymn "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing." Drawing from John 1, he reveals how Jesus—the living Word—stepped into our story not just to save us, but to make himself knowable. Through vivid examples from C.S. Lewis to Dorothy Sayers, Pastor Marcus answers the question, "what difference does the incarnation of God make?" By displaying God's choice to dwell among us transforms our understanding of suffering and offers unprecedented comfort.

Inspired by the angels' appearance to the shepherds in Luke 2, Charles Wesley composed this hymn about the Savior King. We zoom in on this hymn with one important question in mind: How does it help us see Jesus?

Hi, I'm John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you're listening to Share Life Today. "Hark! the herald angels sing, 'Glory to the newborn King: peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!" Charles Wesley penned these beautiful words to music that Mendelssohn wrote; and even now — hundreds of years later — you can still hear this song in the mall as you shop for Christmas. Did you know that many of our classic Christmas songs declare the Good News of what Jesus has done? God has given us a way to be reconciled with Him through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. We celebrate this season Jesus coming as a baby born to a virgin. He lived a perfect life and died on the cross for our sins. The Bible says in Isaiah that "He was pierced for our transgressions/crushed for our iniquities." He brought peace to a people drowning in their wrongdoings and separated from God. Jesus offers the free gift of eternal life to all who would believe and place their trust in Him. For more, visit sharelife.today.

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? It's a story that starts at the beginning of time. In this episode of Jesus Stories, we tell the entire story of Christmas. What happened in the beginning which created the need for Jesus to come to earth? How did that happen? (Yes, the familiar story you've heard all your life, maybe!) What does it mean for you and me today? How does Jesus brings us new life, reconciliation, and salvation? Without this coming we would still be looking for those life-giving attributes. SCRIPTURES USED IN THIS EPISODE: Genesis 1:1-2; 2:1; 1:26-28; 2:15-17 Genesis 3:1-13; 23 Isaiah 9:1-5 Isaiah 7:14 Isaiah 9:6-7 Micah 5:2-5 Luke 1:11-17 Luke 1:26-38 Luke 2:1-7 Luke 2:8-20 1 Corinthians 15:22 Romans 5:6-11 John 3:16-17 MUSIC USED IN THIS EPISODE: O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles), attributed to John Francis Wade. Performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale I Come to the Garden Alone, by C. Austin Miles. Performed by Praise and Harmony TV. https://youtu.be/FxPXJmUqkaA O Come, O Come Emmanuel (Veni Emmanuel), M. Neale. Performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale Away in a Manger, attributed by Martin Luther. Performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale O Little Town of Bethlehem, by Phillips Brooks. Performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale Hark the Herald Angels Sing, by Charles Wesley. Performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale What Child is This?, by William Chatterton Dix. Performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?, by J.G. Dailey. Performed by the West London ICOC. FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusStoriesThePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesus_stories_the_podcast/ X: https://X.com/JesusStoriesPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JesusStoriesthePodcast/podcasts We're on most of the podcast platforms. Just don't forget to subscribe where you listen and leave a rating for us there and on Apple Podcasts. Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

Jesus didn’t just come to teach us or inspire us; He came to reconcile us to God. In this Advent episode, Nicole explores Hark! The Herald Angels Sing—one of the most beloved Christmas hymns—and reveals how richly it is woven with Scripture. With more than 34 direct biblical references, Charles Wesley’s hymn is far more than a seasonal melody; it is a sweeping declaration of the Gospel. Nicole walks listeners through the incarnation, reconciliation, new birth, and the cosmic hope that Jesus brings. From Luke 2’s angelic announcement to Romans 5’s explanation of reconciliation, this episode unpacks why this hymn is actually a lyrical theology lesson celebrating Christ’s mission to redeem humanity. Main Takeaways: Why this Christmas hymn is actually a full retelling of the Gospel message How Luke 2 connects to the angels’ proclamation of peace and joy What “God and sinners reconciled” truly means according to Romans 5 The significance of Christ “laying His glory by” and becoming fully God and fully man Why being “born again” is the heart of the Christmas message How Jesus brings spiritual life that cannot die—even when our physical bodies do

Charles Wesley penned the words of Come Thou Long Expected Jesus as God stirred in his heart an anticipation for our Lord's eternal reign. Come and join us as we examine this beautiful Christmas carol and its message for us today!WEBSITE: http://www.heartlandfree.comFACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/heartlandevangelicalfreechurch/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandfree/

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In 1752 the Moravian preacher and minister John Cennick wrote a hymn called 'Lo he comes with countless trumpets' based on Revelation 1:7, referring to Jesus coming with the clouds in such a way that every eye will see Him. Six years later in 1758, Charles Wesley, the prolific composer of over 6500 hymns, substantially revised the piece to make it what it remains to this day: one of the best loved and most anointed of all Anglican hymns, cram full of Biblical references. It was first published that same year in John and Charles Wesley's 'Hymns of Intercession for all Mankind', a publication that sought to honour Paul's command in 1 Timothy 2:1: ‘I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men'. Amongst the forty hymns in that volume can be found hymns for monarchs (George II and Frederick the Great), institutions (courts, parliament, the army and navy, universities), childbirth, young children, prisoners and captives, widows, ‘our Enemies, Persecutors and Slanderers', and ‘our unconverted Relations' - as well as praying for those caught up in theological tangle, such as ‘Arians, Socianians (Unitarians), Deists and Pelagians.' for some of those we can substitute modern heresies! This exultant rendering led into an extended improvisation that became a beautiful and intimate worship song without words, including a remembrance of 'When I survey the wondrous cross,' and a cello solo that Jo Garcia played, just a couple of weeks before she went to join the Lord in glory. This is the full version of the words. Lo! he comes with clouds descending, once for favoured sinners slain; thousand thousand saints attending hail the King who comes again. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! God appears, on earth to reign. 2. Every eye shall now behold him, robed in awesome majesty; those who mocked, despised and sold him, pierced and nailed him to the tree, deeply wailing, deeply wailing, deeply wailing, shall the true Messiah see. 3. Those deep wounds of cross and passion still his dazzling body bears, cause of endless exultation to his ransomed worshippers: with what wonder, with what wonder, with what wonder, we shall see those glorious scars! 4. Now redemption, long expected, see with solemn joy appear: saints, whose faith this world rejected, meet their Saviour in the air. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! See the day of God appear. 5. Yes, Amen! let all adore you high on your eternal throne! Saviour, take the power and glory, claim the kingdom for your own. Come, Lord Jesus! Come, Lord Jesus! Come, Lord Jesus! Everlasting God, come down! Enjoy and worship the coming King! 

In 1744, Charles Wesley published the hymn Come Thou Long Expected Jesus.This hymn, rich with theological truth, reminds us of the King who came and who will return, bringing true rest and freedom for His people.

Send us a textThe beloved hymn Rock Of Ages by Augustus M. Toplady was published in the late 1700s and came out of England.  The hymn itself is still popular and sung worldwide, all these years later.  While the hymns is well-known, some of the backstory and context surrounding Mr. Toplady is not.  Toplady and evangelist John Wesley had a very public feud over something that is still being debated today:  Calvinism vs. Arminianism.  Toplady as a Calvinist had strong disagreements with Wesley's views and how much Wesley was influencing the Church of England.  Today's podcast goes into this rift between these two men and the beautiful song that was written in the midst of it all:  Rock Of Ages.  Rock Of Ages CoverDerek's Hymns Playlist On YouTube

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In his famous hymn, "O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing," Charles Wesley exalted the name of Jesus by writing, "Tis music in a sinner's ear, tis life and health and peace." Unfortunately, our Christian walk often seems lifeless, weak, and sickly, filled with turmoil and restlessness. How can we experience the abundant life and all-surpassing peace that can come from daily intimate fellowship with the Lord? Tune in as Dr. Donald Barnhouse teaches from Romans 8:5-6 on Dr. Barnhouse and the Bible. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/791/29

••• The Secret of Grace, Segment-2 of 2, Ep 400b . ••• Bible Study Verses: Ephesians 4:7-15, Hebrews 4:16, Daniel 11:32, Hebrews 5:12, Hebrews 10:25, James 1.25 . ••• PART-A's VERSES: 2 Peter 3:1-18, Romans 6:1-2, Romans 3.23, 1 Corinthians 1.10 . ••• “Bear up the hands that hang down, by faith and prayer; support the tottering knees. Have you any days of fasting and prayer? Storm the throne of grace and persevere therein, and mercy will come down" John Wesley 1703-1791 † ••• “But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ", Ephesians 4:7, KJV . ••• What are the 3-reasons why is it necessary for the believers to grow in grace? ••• What are the 4-benefits of growing in grace? STOPPED AT t16••• What are the 5-life actions to growing in grace?••• Are you going to ask your small group to pray that you will be more intentional about growing in grace of God through the power of Holy Spirit? ••• PART-A BIBLE STUDY QUESTIONS: What are at least 3-aspects of growing in grace? ••• How should the knowledge of the death, resurrection and return of the Lord Jesus Christ affect the way we live our lives?••• Pastor Otuno expounds on this and much more on the exciting journey of Fresh Encounter Radio Podcast originally aired on October 25, 2025 on WNQM, Nashville Quality Ministries and WWCR World Wide Christian Radio broadcast to all 7-continents on this big beautiful blue marble, earth, floating through space. Please be prayerful before studying The Word of God so that you will receive the most inspiration possible. ••• This Discipleship Teaching Podcast is brought to you by Christian Leadership International and all the beloved of God who believe in its mission through prayer and support. Thank you . ••• Broadcaster's Website - https://www.lifelonganointing.com/ . ••• Exceeding Thanks to Universe Creator Christ Jesus AND photo by Stacey Franco, https://www.instagram.com/staceyfranc0/, on unsplash, Art Direction by gil on his mac with free mac layout software . ••• Study Guides at - https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/episodes . ••• SHARING LINK: https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/250927-the-secret-behind-the-believers-dominion-p8-s2-ep400b . ••• † http://christian-quotes.ochristian.com/John-Wesley-Quotes/ . John Wesley was an Anglican cleric and Christian theologian. Wesley is largely credited, along with his brother Charles Wesley, with founding the Methodist movement which began when he took to open-air preaching in a similar manner to George Whitefield. In contrast to George Whitefield's Calvinism (which later led to the forming of the Calvinistic Methodists), Wesley embraced Arminianism. Methodism in both forms was a highly successful evangelical movement in the United Kingdom, which encouraged people to experience Christ personally. Wesley believed that this doctrine should be constantly preached, especially among the people called Methodists. In fact, he contended that the purpose of the Methodist movement was to "spread scriptural holiness across England." Throughout his life, Wesley remained within the Church of England and insisted that his movement was well within the bounds of the Anglican tradition. His maverick use of church policy put him at odds with many within the Church of England, though toward the end of his life he was widely respected . ••• RESOURCE - https://www.soundcloud.com/thewaytogod/ . ••• RESOURCE - https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/kjv/john.1%20 .••• FERP250927-Episode#400b GOT250927 Ep400b . ••• The Secret Behind the Believers Dominion, Part-8b: The Secret of Grace, Segment-2 .Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about a lot of things…Charles Wesley, Isaac Watts, but especially William Billings and his “erroneously” telling his readers to pair a text with tunes THAT DON'T MATCH! Did we crack the mystery?You can read and link to Chris' accomplishments here, and please check out his new book, “Hymns & Devotions for Daily Worship.”

One of Charles Wesley's greatest hymns is "And Can It Be That I Should Gain." Seizing upon the glorious truths of Chapter 8 in Romans, Wesley wrote: No condemnation now I dread; Jesus and all in him is mine. He knew that the amazing love of Christ had set him free from any possible condemnation and had made him sing with joy. Do you rejoice in the knowledge that there is no condemnation for you? Listen as Dr. Donald Barnhouse teaches from Romans 8:1 on Dr. Barnhouse and the Bible. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/791/29

In a world that can be challenging and ever-changing, Wesleyan scholar Paul Chilcote shares how his new book, “Transformed by Grace,” and the wisdom of John and Charles Wesley can inspire us to love boldly, serve joyfully and lead courageously in our lives and churches. More information and a full transcript of this conversation are … Continue reading "‘Transformed by Grace': Wesleyan wisdom for today's UMC"

This weekend we are digging into a hymn in the Christian Warfare section of our hymnal. "Soldiers of Christ, Arise" was written by the prolific English hymnwriter, Charles Wesley. Wesley may be best known for his involvement in founding the "Methodist Church" with his brother John Wesley. He was the author of over 6,000 hymns during his lifetime, hundreds of which are still sung in Christian churches of many different denominations today.  This hymn was originally written with 16 stanzas of 8 lines each. You will find it dramatically reduced in the version we have, but this is a very popular hymn and because there were so many original verses, you will find it in many different forms in different hymns and traditions.  It is based on Ephesians 6:10-18 where Paul writes: "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints." This hymn reminds us that whether we realize it or want to acknowledge it or now, every Christian is engaged in a battle against forces that are greater than we are. But the LORD desires our deliverance and has provided everything necessary for us to win in the end. So, like David who fought Goliath, or Gideon or the Apostle Paul, we stand firm in this battle, upon God's Word, with the confidence of His strength, and know that we will win the battle and the war has already been won by Jesus! So fight on, fellow Christian! Go with the LORD's strength! "Wrestle and fight and pray" knowing that we will "overcome through Christ alone" and win at last! May the LORD bless your worship this weekend, and your ongoing fight against sin and temptation with the LORD on your side!

Charles Wesley’s hymn And Can It Be was born out of his own dramatic conversion, capturing the wonder of God’s amazing love. Generations later, this hymn still unites the church in awe and worship.

Sterling Allen is a pastor in the Global Methodist Church, but he's also a musician with tremendous contributions to the world of worship. He has given us a hymnal of curated hymns from Charles Wesley's vault, and now he is working togetehr with Seedbed to produce worship planners for each liturgical year. We used the opportunity of this great resource to talk with Sterling about worship elements and planning for the year ahead. Especially if you're a pastor, this is a great listen! 

Most Christians are familiar with John and Charles Wesley, as well as George Whitefield, who were among the leading promoters of the English Revival. However, there is much more to discover about that period of church history. Listen as Trinity, Christian, and Mina talk to Rev. Lee Gatiss, director of the Church Society, about these and other remarkable people and significant discussions of this period in history.   Show Notes: Church Society: https://www.churchsociety.org Other episodes mentioned during the discussion of the English revival: Episode 73 – The Moravians: https://kidstalkchurchhistory.podbean.com/e/the-moravians/ Episode 78 – Phillis Wheatley: https://kidstalkchurchhistory.podbean.com/ Episode 52 – The Canons of Dort: https://kidstalkchurchhistory.podbean.com/e/the-canons-of-dort/

John and Charles Wesley were highly educated and important figures of their day and now.  What about their seven sisters?

••• Resurrection Glory, Segment-1 of 2, Ep 395a . ••• Bible Study Verses: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, 1 Kings 17:17-24, 2 Kings 4:18-37, 2 Kings 13:14-21, Luke 8:49-56, John 11:1-57, Acts 9:36-43, Psalm 16.10, John 2.19, Romans 1.4, John 10:17-18, 1 Corinthians 15:14-55, Romans 8:32, Romans 6:4-9, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Isaiah 53.5, 1 John 3:8, Hebrews 2:10, Galatians 3:13-14 . ••• "Receive every day as a resurrection from death, as a new enjoyment of life; meet every rising sun with such sentiments of God's goodness, as if you had seen it, and all things, new-created upon your account: and under the sense of so great a blessing, let your joyful heart praise and magnify so good and glorious a Creator" William Law 1686-1761 † ••• “That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death", Philippians 3:10, KJV . ••• What is the definition of resurrection? ••• How many times were other people resurrected in the Holy Bible? ••• What are 9-reasons why the resurrection of the Lord Christ Jesus so special and controversial? ••• How do we know our lives are not futile and that we have eternal life? ••• What should change in the believers' lives through the resurrection of The Lord Christ Jesus? ••• LISTEN TO EPISODE 396b FOR THE REST OF THIS DISCIPLESHIP BIBLE LESSON . ••• Pastor Otuno expounds on this and much more on the exciting journey of Fresh Encounter Radio Podcast originally aired on September 6, 2025 on WNQM, Nashville Quality Ministries and WWCR World Wide Christian Radio broadcast to all 7-continents on this big beautiful blue marble, earth, floating through space. Please be prayerful before studying The Word of God so that you will receive the most inspiration possible . ••• This Discipleship Teaching Podcast is brought to you by Christian Leadership International and all the beloved of God who believe in its mission through prayer and support. Thank you . ••• Broadcaster's Website - https://www.lifelonganointing.com/ . ••• Exceeding Thanks to Universe Creator Christ Jesus AND photo by Stacey Franco, https://www.instagram.com/staceyfranc0/, on unsplash, Art Direction by gil on his mac with free mac layout software . ••• Study Guides at - https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/episodes . ••• SHARING LINK: https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/250823-the-secret-behind-the-believers-dominion-p6-s1-ep395a . ••• † http://christian-quotes.ochristian.com/William-Law-Quotes/ . William Law was an English cleric & Renown theological writer. He was educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge & was elected a fellow in 1711, the year of his ordination. He declined to take the oath of loyalty to King George I, in 1714, & was deprived of his fellowship. He became the tutor of Edward Gibbon, father of the famous historian. Later he returned to his birthplace of King's Cliffe where he lived the rest of his life. His writing of “A Serious Call to a Devout & Holy Life” (1728), together with its predecessor, “A Practical Treatise Upon Christian Perfection” (1726), deeply influenced the chief actors in the great Evangelical revival like John & Charles Wesley, George Whitefield, Henry Venn, Thomas Scott, & Thomas Adam . ••• RESOURCE - https://www.soundcloud.com/thewaytogod/ . ••• RESOURCE - https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/kjv/john.1%20 . ••• FERP250823- Episode#395a GOT250823 Ep395b . ••• The Secret Behind the Believers Dominion, Part-6: Resurrection Glory, Segment-A .Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Step into a Wesleyan church on any given Sunday, and you might hear a Charles Wesley hymn followed by a modern worship chorus. In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Bob Black, we explore how this fusion of tradition and modernity reflects the church's core convictions. You'll learn how Wesleyans approach grace, baptism, communion, leadership, and what it means to pursue holiness today.

From abolitionist roots to women behind the pulpit, the Wesleyan Church stands as a significant case study in how theological conviction shapes a church. In this episode, Pastor Jeff sits down with Dr. Bob Black to unpack the history and theology of the Wesleyan denomination. They explore its stand against slavery, the legacy of John and Charles Wesley, and what sets Wesleyan churches apart today. 

What if heaven is more expansive and more inclusive than ever imagined? Dr. Spencer Fluhman dives into Doctrine and Covenants 76, exploring the revolutionary vision that defined eternity, challenged 19th-century norms, and reshaped the Saints' understanding of salvation.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC228ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC228FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC228DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC228PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC228ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/PcssNkyTZUMALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 - Part 1 - Dr. Spencer Fluhman06:16 followHIM history09:45 Come, Follow Me Manual11:12 The importance of The Vision16:04 A monument to the redemptive word of Christ19:19 Don't miss the confession of Jesus20:26 A mini scandal24:57 Universalism gets personal30:36 Faith differences in Joseph's home36:24 Faith reconciliation in the Smith home39:23 The backdrop of Calvinism42:08 John and Charles Wesley responds to Calvinism45:32 A blistering call to repentance48:35 What is the point of endless punishment52:56 Voices of the Restoration with Gerrit Dirkmaat55:37 Joseph rejoices to share revelatory and pastoral duties1:00:09 “John Johnson Home Hidden Mysteries Revealed”1:04:09 A profound beginning1:07:25 Bible translation as revelatory insight1:12:07 Wisdom functions to prioritize1:16:16 - End of Part I - Dr.  Spencer FluhmanThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorIride Gonzalez: Social Media, Graphic Design"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com