The History of Methodism Podcast

Wilson Pruitt
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The History of Methodism Podcast covers the history of the Methodist and Wesleyan movements, from its precursors in the European Reformation, up until the present day, from Martin Luther to Adam Hamilton. This long history of Methodism It is hosted by Rev. Wilson Pruitt, an Elder in the Rio Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church and currently pastor of Covenant United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

  1. JAN 20

    HoM Episode 65: Spring 1740

    In this episode, we look at the early months of 1740 and how John Wesley dealt with the loss of his brother and the lingering tension at Fetter Lane. Please give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com. You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.

    13 min

  2. 12/19/2025

    HoM Episode 64: The New Name of Methodism

    In this episode, we look at the fall of 1739 and the different questions of ministry that John Wesley is asking and answering. This was a fecund time for Methodism with the beginning of the General Rules and the first hints at conferencing taking place. Please give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com. You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.

    19 min

  3. 11/07/2025

    HoM Episode 63: The Rise and Fall of the Fetter Lane Society

    In this episode, we look at the founding of the Fetter Lane Society in London in 1738, and how John Wesley's leadership of Fetter Lane helped him to articulate his understanding of the church in the early days of the Methodist movement.  Please give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com. You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.

    12 min

  4. 10/09/2025

    HoM Episode 62: Samuel Wesley Junior

    In this episode, we look at the life of the oldest brother, Samuel Wesley Junior, and how is rigor and early death made an impact on the Methodist Movement.  Please give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com. You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.

    14 min

  5. 09/09/2025

    HoM Episode 61: The Summer of '39

    In this episode, we look at the pivotal summer of 1739, after the start of the Bristol Revival. After a week in London, John Wesley returns to Bristol. In both places, he begins to put into practice a unique method of superintendency which he will expand throughout his years of ministry. Please give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com. You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.

    15 min

  6. 08/15/2025

    Hom Episode 60: Day-to-Day Revival

    In this episode, we look at what the Bristol Revival was like on the ground and what caused John Wesley to return to London. Please give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com. You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.

    14 min

  7. 07/10/2025

    HoM Episode 59: Whitefield's Response to Free Grace

    In this episode, we look at George Whitefield's response to John Wesley's sermon Free Grace, published more than a year later. It helps us to understand the differences between groups in Bristol and in the ongoing revival.  Please give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com. You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.

    16 min

  8. 06/19/2025

    HoM Episode 58: Free Grace

    In this episode, we focus entirely upon John Wesley's sermon, Free Grace, which he preached at the end of his first month in Bristol. This sermon articulates John's distinction between predestinarian thought and Biblical thought (in his mind) and sets the stage for the dispute between John Wesley and George Whitefield that will split the nascent Methodist movement. Please give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. You can find us online at www.historyofmethodism.com. You can support us online at patreon.com/historyofmethodism.

    13 min
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The History of Methodism Podcast covers the history of the Methodist and Wesleyan movements, from its precursors in the European Reformation, up until the present day, from Martin Luther to Adam Hamilton. This long history of Methodism It is hosted by Rev. Wilson Pruitt, an Elder in the Rio Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church and currently pastor of Covenant United Methodist Church in Austin, TX.

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  • Creator
    Wilson Pruitt
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The History of Methodism Podcast
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