The Aldersgate Experience

Aldersgate Church York
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The Aldersgate Experience is for anyone seeking wisdom, freedom, and abundant life. Join Pastors Bob Kaylor and Jeff Markey on the official podcast of Aldersgate Church in York, Pennsylvania, as they discuss important lessons from scripture and real-life application of how Biblical narratives can transform our everyday lives.

  1. 12/23/2025

    Depart in Peace: The Nunc Dimittis, And Finishing Well | Advent in Luke 2

    As Advent draws to a close, we turn to Luke 2 and the Song of Simeon (the Nunc Dimittis), often called the fourth of the first Christmas carols. In this episode, Pastors Bob Kaylor and Jeff Markey reflect on Simeon and Anna, two faithful elders who recognize the Messiah not through power or spectacle, but through the quiet leading of the Holy Spirit.Using the lens of a “bucket list,” this conversation explores what it truly means to finish well, to wait faithfully across generations, and to live with a legacy-minded faith shaped by God’s timing (Kairos, not Chronos). From Advent’s call to patient hope, to the cost of discipleship, to why Jesus is so often missed when expectations get in the way, this episode invites listeners to slow down, listen deeply, and remain open to the surprising work of God.Topics include:The meaning of the Nunc Dimittis (“Now dismiss your servant in peace”)Waiting well in a culture of instant gratificationThe Holy Spirit’s role in revelation and discernmentWhy the Gospel promises hope with suffering, not without itHow Advent reshapes our “bucket lists” into lifelong vocationsWhat it means to live—and die—faithfully in ChristA timely reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Christmas week, and anyone seeking a deeper, Spirit-led walk with Jesus.#Advent #Luke2 #NuncDimittis #SongOfSimeon #ChristmasPodcast #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #GospelOfLuke #FinishingWell #WaitingOnGod #HolySpirit #ChristianDiscipleship #FaithAndLegacy #AdventReflection #PeaceInChrist #SimeonAndAnna #AdventSeason #ChristianTeaching #ChurchPodcast #FaithJourney #ListeningForGod #KingdomOfGod

    33 min

  2. 12/16/2025

    The Other Side of the Wall: The Gospel of Christmas We Miss

    What if the Christmas story isn’t as peaceful—or as safe—as we’ve made it?In this episode of The Aldersgate Experience, Pastors Bob Kaylor and Jeff Markey journey beyond the sentimental nativity scene and into the real Bethlehem—then and now. From Roman occupation to modern security walls, from shepherds to emperors, this conversation explores how Jesus was born on the other side of the wall and what that means for peace today.Drawing from the Gospel of Luke, firsthand experiences in Bethlehem, and the biblical meaning of shalom, this episode challenges our nostalgia-driven faith and asks harder questions:Why was the Prince of Peace born in a place of tension and poverty?What kind of peace did Jesus bring—and how was it different from Rome’s?Who does God favor when the angels sing “peace on earth”?What walls—political, spiritual, personal—are we still clinging to?This is an Advent conversation about justice, peace, power, and the kingdom of God—not as a cozy Christmas card, but as a world-altering reality still unfolding.If you’ve ever wondered why the Christmas story feels powerful but distant… or comforting but incomplete… this episode invites you to see Bethlehem—and your faith—with new eyes.What would it look like to live as if the walls were already coming down?#Advent #ChristmasPodcast #GospelOfLuke #FaithAndJustice #ChristianPodcast #PeaceOnEarth #PrinceOfPeace #BiblicalJustice #Shalom #KingdomOfGod #FaithInTheRealWorld #ChristianReflection #Bethlehem #HolyLand #Nativity #ChristmasStory #BreakingDownWalls#ChristianThought #SpiritualFormation #AldersgateChurch #AldersgateExperience #PastorsTalk #churchpodcast Find us:Substack: https://bobkaylor.substack.comWebsite: https://www.aldersgateyork.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AldersgateYork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldersgateyork/Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PUdFynhtSR1yl9JRmh2Ol?si=58c25e16f19541efApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aldersgate-experience/id1761614346Aldersgate Church | 397 Tyler Run Rd. | York, PA 17403

    31 min

  3. 12/10/2025

    Zechariah's Mixed Blessing: The Profound Gift of Silence

    Join Pastors Bob Kaylor and Jeff Markey for the second Sunday of Advent as they continue The Long Walk, exploring the Gospel of Luke. This week, we journey to Ein Kerem and the Temple in Jerusalem to uncover the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, the birth of John the Baptist, and the power of sacred silence.Discover how moments of silence, stillness, and waiting prepare us to recognize God’s presence, the prophetic tradition, and the unfolding of His kingdom. Learn practical ways to embrace silence in daily life, deepen your faith, and enter the Advent season with awe and expectation.Key Topics: Zechariah’s Silence, Elizabeth, John the Baptist, Advent, The Gospel of Luke, Sacred Waiting, Prophetic Tradition, Listening to God#AdventReflections #GospelOfLuke #JohnTheBaptist #Zechariah #Elizabeth #SacredSilence #FaithJourney #ChristianPodcast #AldersgateExperience #SpiritualGrowthFind us:Substack: https://bobkaylor.substack.comWebsite: https://www.aldersgateyork.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AldersgateYork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldersgateyork/Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PUdFynhtSR1yl9JRmh2Ol?si=58c25e16f19541efApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aldersgate-experience/id1761614346Aldersgate Church | 397 Tyler Run Rd. | York, PA 17403

    31 min

  4. 12/01/2025

    Mary's Yes: The Untold Story of Jesus' Birth | The Gospel of Luke Explained

    This Advent season, dive into the Gospel of Luke with us as we uncover the powerful story of Mary, Elizabeth, and the miraculous births of John the Baptist and Jesus. Pastor Bob explores Mary’s courageous “Yes” to God—her willingness to be fully used in God’s plan—and what it means for us to live as modern-day God-bearers.Learn how Luke connects these stories to Old Testament prophecy, reveals the radical reversals of God’s kingdom, and shows how God’s favor rests on the unlikely, the humble, and the faithful. From the Magnificat to the radical joy in trusting God’s long view, this message inspires faith, courage, and hope in the face of uncertainty.Don’t just celebrate Christmas—understand the deep meaning of Christ’s coming and how it calls us to live with purpose, faith, and obedience today.Subscribe for more in-depth Bible teaching and our long walk through Luke!#MaryDidYouKnow #GospelOfLuke #AdventSeries #JesusIsComing #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Magnificat #GodsPlan #FaithJourney #ChristianPodcast #JohnTheBaptist #HereAmI #BiblicalStories #KingdomOfGod #SpiritualGrowth

    30 min

  5. 11/24/2025

    The Long Walk with Jesus: Discovering Luke’s Gospel in a New Light

    Begin the journey through the Gospel of Luke with us as we launch The Long Walk—a 22-week deep dive into one of Scripture’s most vivid and historical accounts of Jesus’ life. In this episode, we explore Luke’s purpose, his audience, his sources, and why this Gospel is uniquely powerful for Advent. From the first Christmas carols to the sweeping movement from Bethlehem to Emmaus, Luke invites us to walk with Jesus slowly, attentively, and expectantly.Pastor Bob shares insights from the Holy Land, explains how Luke blends history and theology, and unpacks why reading the Gospel as a whole transforms how we see Jesus. If you’re hungry to grow deeper in Scripture, understand the world of Jesus, and strengthen your discipleship, this is the perfect place to start.Subscribe and join us for the long walk.#GospelOfLuke #LongWalkWithJesus #LukeBibleStudy #AdventSeries #BibleTeaching #ChristianPodcast #SermonPodcast #JesusJourney #HolyLandStories #DiscipleshipJourney #BibleHistory #WalkWithJesus #ChristianFaith #ChurchPodcast #LukeGospelStudy #SpiritualGrowth #FaithDeepening #aldersgateexperience

    29 min

  6. 11/18/2025

    Praise is Your Weapon: How to Fight Life's Battles With Faith

    This week on The Aldersgate Experience, we take a detour into a powerful message: Praise is Our Weapon. Using the story of King Jehoshaphat from 2 Chronicles 20, we explore how faith, prayer, fasting, and praise prepare us for the battles we face—both seen and unseen. Learn how to rely on God’s power instead of your own strength, and how persistent prayer and trust in His promises bring victory. Discover how worship can become spiritual armor, equipping you to face challenges with confidence that God has already won the ultimate victory. Join us on this journey of faith, trust, and spiritual preparation. #PraiseIsOurWeapon#SpiritualWarfare#TrustGod#FaithOverFear#Jehoshaphat#PrayerAndFasting#ChristianPodcast#VictoryInChrist#BibleStories#FaithJourney#ChristianEncouragement#WorshipAsBattle Find us: Substack: https://bobkaylor.substack.com Website: https://www.aldersgateyork.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AldersgateYork/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldersgateyork/ Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PUdFynhtSR1yl9JRmh2Ol?si=58c25e16f19541ef Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aldersgate-experience/id1761614346 Aldersgate Church | 397 Tyler Run Rd. | York, PA 17403

    28 min

  7. 11/13/2025

    The Five Marks of A Methodist | What a Real Christian Looks Like

    In this finale on Strangely Warmed: The Heart of the Wesleyan Way, Pastor Bob Kaylor and Jeff unpack “The Character of a Methodist”—John Wesley’s vision for authentic Christian living. Discover the Five Marks of a Methodist and how love, joy, prayer, gratitude, and service shape true discipleship.#Methodism #ChristianLife #WesleyanWay

    33 min

  8. 11/04/2025

    Can We Really Be Made Perfect? The Most Misunderstood Doctrine in Methodism

    John Wesley called it “the grand depositum of Methodism”—the doctrine of Christian perfection, the belief that God can truly transform us into people of perfect love. Yet few doctrines are more misunderstood. In this episode of The Wesleyan Way, Pastors Bob Kaylor and Jeff Markey unpack what Wesley really meant by being “made perfect in love,” explore how grace works within us to renew the image of God, and challenge us to ask: Do we believe Jesus is more powerful than sin? Join this deep, hopeful conversation about holiness, growth, and the real meaning of salvation now—not just later. #WesleyanWay #JohnWesley #ChristianPerfection #Sanctification #Methodism #HolinessOfHeartAndLife #SpiritualGrowth #FaithPodcast #Transformation #GraceInAction #BeMadeWhole #PerfectLove #HolyLiving #WesleyanTheology #PodcastMinistry Find us: Substack: https://bobkaylor.substack.com Website: https://www.aldersgateyork.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AldersgateYork/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldersgateyork/ Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4PUdFynhtSR1yl9JRmh2Ol?si=58c25e16f19541ef Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aldersgate-experience/id1761614346 Aldersgate Church | 397 Tyler Run Rd. | York, PA 17403

    34 min
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The Aldersgate Experience is for anyone seeking wisdom, freedom, and abundant life. Join Pastors Bob Kaylor and Jeff Markey on the official podcast of Aldersgate Church in York, Pennsylvania, as they discuss important lessons from scripture and real-life application of how Biblical narratives can transform our everyday lives.

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  • Creator
    Aldersgate Church York
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    68
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Aldersgate Church York
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    The Aldersgate Experience