The Primitive Methodist Podcast

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The Primitive Methodist Podcast explores theology, ministry, and the real, sometimes messy, life of the Free Methodist Church. Inspired my the mission of BT Roberts, in seeking primitive Methodism; Each episode invites you into honest conversations about Wesleyan‑holiness faith, ecclesial reform, and what it means to follow Jesus in a world that’s both broken and beautiful. The Primitive Methodist aims to bring clarity, depth, and hope to Free Methodists and anyone curious about this movement that seeks to truly be free in Christ.

  1. Oct 13

    The Fathers Know Best [Ep. 21]

    Rev. Chris & Rev. Joel discuss the Church Fathers. Those influential Church leaders in the first several hundred years of Christianity, and why problems happen when we lose sight of them The Primitive Methodist Podcast is pleased to partner with and is powered by the Exegia Research Suite: Read the Scriptures like never before not just with the most seamless integration of interlinear and other linguistic tools, but with the wisdom and insights of every generation of Christian thinkers from the Apostolic era to the modern day. Available on web, iOS and Android. Listeners of the The Primitive Methodist Podcast can receive 3 months free, or 30% off a lifetime subscription by using the code BTROCKS at sign-up. The Exegia Research Suite, Read the Scriptures like never before. visit exegia.net The Primitive Methodist Podcast is brought to you by the sole collective gray matter of its hosts, though the hosts are ordained elders of the Free Methodist Church USA, the Genesis Conference, the Shoreline Conference and members of the Free Methodist Liturgical Network, as well as one host being a member of the NY Bassmasters, NMEA, the IBEW, The Liverpool NY Rotary and the lake Wodehouse Women’s auxiliary this podcast has no official endorsement nor do any opinions officially reflect those of the previously mentioned organizations. Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/033lcnixlFAQxg9BrXtmX7 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-primitive-methodist-podcast/id1896824147 Facebook: facebook.com/primitivemethodistpodcast Youtube: / @theprimitivemethodist

  2. Oct 6

    Rebaptism Pt. 2 & Baptistification [Ep. 20]

    Rev. Chris & Rev. Joel give an update to the rebaptism question in the Free Methodist Church, as well as discuss the idea of "baptistification" as discussed by Bishop Paul Ellis in 1983. What does that look like, and what does it mean to be influenced by the anabaptist side? The Primitive Methodist Podcast is pleased to partner with and is powered by the Exegia Research Suite: Read the Scriptures like never before not just with the most seamless integration of interlinear and other linguistic tools, but with the wisdom and insights of every generation of Christian thinkers from the Apostolic era to the modern day. Available on web, iOS and Android. Listeners of the The Primitive Methodist Podcast can receive 3 months free, or 30% off a lifetime subscription by using the code BTROCKS at sign-up. The Exegia Research Suite, Read the Scriptures like never before. visit exegia.net The Primitive Methodist Podcast is brought to you by the sole collective gray matter of its hosts, though the hosts are ordained elders of the Free Methodist Church USA, the Genesis Conference, the Shoreline Conference and members of the Free Methodist Liturgical Network, as well as one host being a member of the NY Bassmasters, NMEA, the IBEW, The Liverpool NY Rotary and the lake Wodehouse Women’s auxiliary this podcast has no official endorsement nor do any opinions officially reflect those of the previously mentioned organizations. Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/033lcnixlFAQxg9BrXtmX7 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-primitive-methodist-podcast/id1896824147 Facebook: facebook.com/primitivemethodistpodcast Youtube: / @theprimitivemethodist

  3. Sep 29

    One Dunk, Two Dunks? Rebaptism and the FMC [Ep. 19]

    The question of rebaptism is going around the Free Methodist Church with a significant change in our official membership book. How should Free Methodists think about rebaptism, and how should changes like this happen in a denomination rooted in the historic faith? FMC Membership Book Pages: https://www.theprimitivemethodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/baptism-page-scaled.jpg https://www.theprimitivemethodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/baptism-1-scaled.jpg https://www.theprimitivemethodist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/baptism-2-scaled.jpg The Primitive Methodist Podcast is pleased to partner with and is powered by the Exegia Research Suite: Read the Scriptures like never before not just with the most seamless integration of interlinear and other linguistic tools, but with the wisdom and insights of every generation of Christian thinkers from the Apostolic era to the modern day. Available on web, iOS and Android. Listeners of the The Primitive Methodist Podcast can receive 3 months free, or 30% off a lifetime subscription by using the code BTROCKS at sign-up. The Exegia Research Suite, Read the Scriptures like never before. visit exegia.netThe Primitive Methodist Podcast is brought to you by the sole collective gray matter of its hosts, though the hosts are ordained elders of the Free Methodist Church USA, the Genesis Conference, the Shoreline Conference and members of the Free Methodist Liturgical Network, as well as one host being a member of the NY Bassmasters, NMEA, the IBEW, The Liverpool NY Rotary and the lake Wodehouse Women’s auxiliary this podcast has no official endorsement nor do any opinions officially reflect those of the previously mentioned organizations. Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/033lcnixlFAQxg9BrXtmX7Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-primitive-methodist-podcast/id1896824147Facebook: facebook.com/primitivemethodistpodcastYoutube: / @theprimitivemethodist

  4. Sep 22

    The Nicene Creed [Ep. 18]

    What is the Nicene Creed? Why is it important, and what does it all mean Rev. Chris & Rev. Joel talk about this important summary of the Christian faith in our contemporary age. The Primitive Methodist Podcast is pleased to partner with and is powered by the Exegia Research Suite: Read the Scriptures like never before not just with the most seamless integration of interlinear and other linguistic tools, but with the wisdom and insights of every generation of Christian thinkers from the Apostolic era to the modern day. Available on web, iOS and Android. Listeners of the The Primitive Methodist Podcast can receive 3 months free, or 30% off a lifetime subscription by using the code BTROCKS at sign-up. The Exegia Research Suite, Read the Scriptures like never before. visit exegia.net The Primitive Methodist Podcast is brought to you by the sole collective gray matter of its hosts, though the hosts are ordained elders of the Free Methodist Church USA, the Genesis Conference, the Shoreline Conference and members of the Free Methodist Liturgical Network, as well as one host being a member of the NY Bassmasters, NMEA, the IBEW, The Liverpool NY Rotary and the lake Wodehouse Women’s auxiliary this podcast has no official endorsement nor do any opinions officially reflect those of the previously mentioned organizations. Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/033lcnixlFAQxg9BrXtmX7 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-primitive-methodist-podcast/id1896824147 Facebook: facebook.com/primitivemethodistpodcast Youtube: youtube.com/@theprimitivemethodist

  5. Sep 15

    Why We Need Church History [Ep. 17]

    Church history is more than just a bunch of dusty old documents and lists of dead people. The history of the Church, Christ's body on earth provides a grounding and anchor as we continue to navigate faithfully living out the mission of being the people of God in our world. The Primitive Methodist Podcast is pleased to partner with and is powered by the Exegia Research Suite: Read the Scriptures like never before not just with the most seamless integration of interlinear and other linguistic tools, but with the wisdom and insights of every generation of Christian thinkers from the Apostolic era to the modern day. Available on web, iOS and Android. Listeners of the The Primitive Methodist Podcast can receive 3 months free, or 30% off a lifetime subscription by using the code BTROCKS at sign-up. The Exegia Research Suite, Read the Scriptures like never before. visit exegia.net The Primitive Methodist Podcast is brought to you by the sole collective gray matter of its hosts, though the hosts are ordained elders of the Free Methodist Church USA, the Genesis Conference, the Shoreline Conference and members of the Free Methodist Liturgical Network, as well as one host being a member of the NY Bassmasters, NMEA, the IBEW, The Liverpool NY Rotary and the lake Wodehouse Women’s auxiliary this podcast has no official endorsement nor do any opinions officially reflect those of the previously mentioned organizations. Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/033lcnixlFAQxg9BrXtmX7 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-primitive-methodist-podcast/id1896824147 Facebook: facebook.com/primitivemethodistpodcast Youtube: youtube.com/@theprimitivemethodist

  6. Sep 8

    The Sacramental Life - Interview With Dr. Michael Jordan [Ep. 16]

    Rev. Chris & Rev. Joel interview Dr. J Michael Jordan about his book, The Sacramental Life: Baptism, Communion & God's Great Story. In it Michael shares his own story and journey from being a Baptist to a Sacramental Wesleyan. In our modern consumerist world, how are Christians called to not just believe, but inhabit the story of God in the world? Michael currently teaches Theology at Houghton University in New York, and had previously served as the Dean of Chapel there for 11 years. You can find the book here: https://a.co/d/06RfOTgS The Primitive Methodist Podcast is pleased to partner with and is powered by the Exegia Research Suite: Read the Scriptures like never before not just with the most seamless integration of interlinear and other linguistic tools, but with the wisdom and insights of every generation of Christian thinkers from the Apostolic era to the modern day. Available on web, iOS and Android. Listeners of the Primitive Methodist Podcast can receive 3 months free, or 30% off a lifetime subscription by using the code BTROCKS at sign-up. The Exegia Research Suite, Read the Scriptures like never before. visit exegia.net The Primitive Methodist Podcast is brought to you by the sole collective gray matter of its hosts, though the hosts are ordained elders of the Free Methodist Church USA, the Genesis Conference, the Shoreline Conference and members of the Free Methodist Liturgical Network, as well as one host being a member of the NY Bassmasters, NMEA, the IBEW, The Liverpool NY Rotary and the lake Wodehouse Women’s auxiliary this podcast has no official endorsement nor do any opinions officially reflect those of the previously mentioned organizations. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033lcnixlFAQxg9BrXtmX7 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-primitive-methodist-podcast/id1896824147 Facebook: facebook.com/primitivemethodistpodcast Youtube: www.youtube.com/@theprimitivemethodist

  7. Sep 1

    What is Holiness? [Ep 15]

    Rev Chris & Rev Joel discuss the question what is holiness, how BT Roberts looked at it, and how do we reclaim it in our day and age? That as so much more! The Primitive Methodist Podcast is pleased to partner with and is powered by the Exegia Research Suite: Read the Scriptures like never before not just with the most seamless integration of interlinear and other linguistic tools, but with the wisdom and insights of every generation of Christian thinkers from the Apostolic era to the modern day. Available on web, iOS and Android. Listeners of the Light in Life Podcast can receive 3 months free, or 30% off a lifetime subscription by using the code BTROCKS at sign-up. The Exegia Research Suite, Read the Scriptures like never before. visit exegia.net The Primitive Methodist Podcast is brought to you by the sole collective gray matter of its hosts, though the hosts are ordained elders of the Free Methodist Church USA, the Genesis Conference, the Shoreline Conference and members of the Free Methodist Liturgical Network, as well as one host being a member of the NY Bassmasters, NMEA, the IBEW, The Liverpool NY Rotary and the lake Wodehouse Women’s auxiliary this podcast has no official endorsement nor do any opinions officially reflect those of the previously mentioned organizations. Hosted on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/033lcnixlFAQxg9BrXtmX7 facebook.com/primitivemethodistpodcast

  8. Aug 25

    Exploring Primitive Methodism [Ep. 14]

    Rev. Christ & Rev. Joel start exploring the question, "what is primitive Methodism"? The pursuit of BT Roberts as coined in his 1857 article on new school Methodism, this pursuit for primitive Methodism is in accord with John Wesley's seeking out of primitive Christianity. Whenever we are unsure of where we are, we need to look back to those who love Christ and are way smarter than we are now. Walking into the future looking backwards. The Primitive Methodist Podcast is pleased to partner with and is powered by the Exegia Research Suite: Read the Scriptures like never before not just with the most seamless integration of interlinear and other linguistic tools, but with the wisdom and insights of every generation of Christian thinkers from the Apostolic era to the modern day. Available on web, iOS and Android. Listeners of the Light in Life Podcast can receive 3 months free, or 30% off a lifetime subscription by using the code BTROCKS at sign-up. The Exegia Research Suite, Read the Scriptures like never before. visit exegia.net The Primitive Methodist Podcast is brought to you by the sole collective gray matter of its hosts, though the hosts are ordained elders of the Free Methodist Church USA, the Genesis Conference, the Shoreline Conference and members of the Free Methodist Liturgical Network, as well as one host being a member of the NY Bassmasters, NMEA, the IBEW, The Liverpool NY Rotary and the lake Wodehouse Women’s auxiliary this podcast has no official endorsement nor do any opinions officially reflect those of the previously mentioned organizations. Hosted on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/033lcnixlFAQxg9BrXtmX7 facebook.com/primitivemethodistpodcast

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The Primitive Methodist Podcast explores theology, ministry, and the real, sometimes messy, life of the Free Methodist Church. Inspired my the mission of BT Roberts, in seeking primitive Methodism; Each episode invites you into honest conversations about Wesleyan‑holiness faith, ecclesial reform, and what it means to follow Jesus in a world that’s both broken and beautiful. The Primitive Methodist aims to bring clarity, depth, and hope to Free Methodists and anyone curious about this movement that seeks to truly be free in Christ.

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