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Ruthlessly CuriousBrett MaddocksThis week on the podcast. The one and only Brett Maddocks.Having been called to ministry when he was 17, Brett Maddocks has served as a youth minister, part-time pastor while in seminary, and for 13 years, an associate minister and executive pastor at St. LukeUnited Methodist Church in Columbus, GA. Now, Pastor Brett has the honor of serving as Lead Pastorat Pine Forest Church in Dublin, GA and is passionate about making disciple-makers. Brett has beenmarried to his best friend and the love of his life, Jessica, for 21 years. They h...
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The Podechesis PodcastThe Church: Life in the Image: The Nature of the Church (Part 2)Let’s go to church, y’all!
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys begin a conversation on the church as referenced in The Faith Once Delivered document published by the John Wesley Institute.
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2024-05-1343 minThe Podechesis PodcastThe Church: Life in the Image: The Nature of the Church (Part 1)Let’s go to church, y’all!
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys begin a conversation on the church as referenced in The Faith Once Delivered document published by the John Wesley Institute.
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2024-03-1443 minThe Podechesis PodcastSalvation: The Image Restored Order of Salvation: Sanctification & Glorification“Be holy as your Heavenly Father is holy."
How does God’s grace lead us to perfection and glory? In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys continue a conversation on salvation as referenced in The Faith Once Delivered document published by the John Wesley Institute.
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2024-02-2836 minThe Podechesis PodcastSalvation: The Image Restored Order of Salvation: Prevenient Grace & Repentance“Repent and believe the Gospel.”
How does God’s grace lead us to repentance? In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys continue a conversation on salvation as referenced in The Faith Once Delivered document published by the John Wesley Institute.
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2024-02-1239 minThe Podechesis PodcastSalvation: The Image Restored--Order of Salvation: Salvation and GraceWhat does it mean to “be saved?” How does Jesus save? In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys start a conversation on salvation as referenced in The Faith Once Delivered document published by the John Wesley Institute.
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2024-01-2938 minThe Podechesis PodcastRevelation: The Image Revealed: TraditionIn this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys continue discussing the doctrine of revelation (the theological principle) as referenced in The Faith Once Delivered document published by the John Wesley Institute.
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2023-12-0449 minThe Podechesis PodcastSpecial Episode with Dr. Brian RussellWe are, once again, joined by one of our favorite guests and people, Dr. Brian Russell of Asbury Seminary. Dr. Russell joins the guys to talk about his newest book, Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation.
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2023-10-0344 minThe Podechesis PodcastRevelation: The Image Revealed: ScriptureIn this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys continue discussing the doctrine of revelation (the theological principle) as referenced in The Faith Once Delivered document published by the John Wesley Institute.
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2023-08-2243 minThe Podechesis PodcastRevelation: The Image Revealed: The Self-Revelation of GodIn this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys begin discussing the doctrine of revelation (the theological principle) as referenced in The Faith Once Delivered document published by the John Wesley Institute.
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2023-08-1441 minThe Podechesis PodcastCreation: Image Given and Marred: SinIn this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys continue discussing the doctrine of creation as referenced in The Faith Once Delivered document published by the John Wesley Institute.
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2023-06-2859 minThe Podechesis PodcastCreation: Image Given and Marred: The FallIn this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys continue discussing the doctrine of creation as referenced in The Faith Once Delivered document published by the John Wesley Institute.
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2023-06-0540 minThe Podechesis PodcastCreation: Image Given and Marred: Wesley’s View of the Image of God: Part 2In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys continue discussing the doctrine of creation as referenced in The Faith Once Delivered document published by the John Wesley Institute.
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2023-05-3041 minThe Podechesis PodcastCreation: Image Given and Marred: Wesley’s View of the Image of GodIn this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys continue their discussion on the doctrine of creation as referenced in The Faith Once Delivered document published by the John Wesley Institute.
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2023-05-1723 minThe Podechesis PodcastCreation: Image Given and Marred: Humanity and the Image of GodIn this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys continue their discussion on the doctrine of creation as referenced in The Faith Once Delivered document published by the John Wesley Institute.
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2023-05-0149 minThe Podechesis PodcastEaster Special 2023In this special episode of The Podechesis Podcast, in honor of the Easter season, the guys talk about the resurrection of Jesus and why it matters today.
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2023-04-1036 minThe Podechesis PodcastSpecial Episode: Spirit and Truth RecapIn this special episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys give a recap of the Spirit and Truth Conference. Especially, they talk about prophecy, the office of the prophet, and the goodness of God.
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2023-03-2742 minThe Podechesis PodcastCreation: Image Given and Marred: Humanity as Object of God’s LoveIn this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys continue their discussion on the doctrine of creation as referenced in The Faith Once Delivered document published by the John Wesley Institute.
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2023-03-1334 minThe Podechesis PodcastSpecial Episode w/Matt Reynolds of Spirit and TruthIn this special episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys are joined by the founder and president of Spirit and Truth, Matt Reynolds.
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2023-03-061h 00The Podechesis PodcastThe Faith Once Delivered: Attributes of God: God’s Holiness & God is SpiritIn this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys continue their discussion on the attributes of God referenced in The Faith Once Delivered document published by the John Wesley Institute.
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2022-11-1449 minThe Podechesis PodcastThe Faith Once Delivered: Attributes of God: God’s Omniscience, Omnipotence, & OmnipresenceIn this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys continue their discussion of The Faith Once Delivered document published by the John Wesley Institute. They talk about God’s attributes of omniscience (all knowing), omnipresence (everywhereness), and omnipotence (all powerfulness).
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2022-10-1746 minThe Podechesis PodcastThe Faith Once Delivered: Attributes of God: God’s Perfection, Necessity, and SimplicityIn this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys continue their discussion of The Faith Once Delivered document published by the John Wesley Institute. They talk about God’s unchanging nature, his necessity, and his simplicity.
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2022-09-2640 minThe Podechesis PodcastThe Faith Once Delivered: Attributes of God: Eternality and Immutability“Revelation is the unveiling and making known God’s redemptive purpose toward humanity.” -Thomas Oden
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys continue their discussion of The Faith Once Delivered document published by the John Wesley Institute. They talk about God’s unchanging nature, his perfect love and goodness, and why God revealing himself matters.
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2022-09-1940 minThe Podechesis PodcastThe Faith Once Delivered: God--Father, Son, and Holy SpiritIn this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, Allen, Brett and Jim begin their journey through The Faith Once Delivered document published by the John Wesley Institute. They talk about the nature of God, the nature of humanity, and why what we believe about God matters.
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2022-09-1248 minThe Podechesis PodcastOn the Lord’s Prayer: The Fourth Petition (Give us this day our daily bread)What is our daily bread? What is a “competent” portion of good things? How do we enjoy God’s blessing with good things?
On this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about question 103 in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism that deals with the fourth petition of the Lord’s Prayer (Give us this day our daily bread).
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2022-06-1339 minThe Podechesis PodcastOn the Lord’s Prayer: The Third Petition (Your will be don in earth, as it is in heaven)What is God’s will? What does it mean to respond to God’s will through our knowledge, obedience, and submission? How does Jesus model obedience to God’s will?
On this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about question 103 in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism that deals with the third petition of the Lord’s Prayer (Your will be don in earth, as it is in heaven).
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2022-06-0646 minThe Podechesis PodcastOn the Lord’s Prayer: The Second Petition (Your kingdom come)What is the Kingdom of God? What is the “kingdom of grace?” What does it mean to “hasten God’s kingdom?”
On this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about question 102 in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism that deals with the second petition of the Lord’s Prayer (Your kingdom come). They will discuss what God’s kingdom is and isn’t, what “satan’s kingdom” may be, and why the Kingdom of God matters.
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2022-05-3045 minThe Podechesis PodcastOn the Lord’s Prayer: The First Petition (Hallowed be your name)What is holy about God’s name? What is God’s name? How do we glorify God in our lives? Why does God’s glory and name matter?
On this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about question 101 in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism that deals with the first petition of the Lord’s Prayer (Hallowed be your name). They will discuss the names of God, why honoring his name matters, and what the Lord’s Prayer can teach us about how we approach God in prayer.
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2022-05-2343 minThe Podechesis PodcastOn the Lord’s Prayer: IntroductionHow does God’s word “direct us in prayer?” How does the Lord’s Prayer direct our form of prayer? What does the Lord’s Prayer teach us about prayer? What does the beginning of the Lord’s Prayer teach us about our approach to God?
On this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about question 99-100 in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism that deals with introducing the Lord’s Prayer. They discuss praying the Psalms, approaching God as a loving father, and why the Lord’s Prayer still matters.
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2022-05-1643 minThe Podechesis PodcastOn PrayerWhat is prayer? How do we pray? Who can pray? What is corporate prayer? What is personal prayer? Does prayer actually change anything? Does Prayer really matter?
On this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about question 98 in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism that deals with prayer. They will discuss how to pray, the power of prayer, and why prayer still matters.
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2022-05-0951 minThe Podechesis PodcastOn the Sacrament of CommunionWhat is the Lord’s Supper? Who can partake in it? What is meant by the elements being Christ’s body and blood? Why is faith necessary in receiving the elements? Does communion still matter?
On this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about questions 96-97 in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism that deal with the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. They will discuss the frequency of communion, who is able to come to the table, as well as why communion should be an important part of our regular worship experience. ...
2022-04-2548 minThe Podechesis PodcastOn the Sacrament of BaptismWhat is baptism? What is the meaning of baptism? Who are to be baptized? What age is appropriate for baptism? Is baptism necessary for salvation?
On this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about questions 94-95 in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism that deal with the sacrament of baptism. They will discuss modes of baptism, the significance of baptism in the christian life, whether infants should be baptized, and why baptism still matters.
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2022-04-1253 minThe Podechesis PodcastOn the SacramentsWhat are sacraments? How are they different from Means of Grace? How many sacraments are there? How are the sacraments “effectual for salvation?” Are the sacraments necessary for salvation? Do the sacrament still matter today?
On this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about questions 91-93 in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism that deal with the sacraments in general. They will discuss what makes a sacrament a sacrament, the role or faith in these “outward and visible signs of and inward and spiritual grace,” and why the sacraments still matter significantly in the life of th...
2022-04-0443 minThe Podechesis PodcastOn the Word of GodWhat is the “Word of God?” Can the Bible be trusted? Is preaching important? What do “inerrancy” mean? Infallibility? Inspiration of scripture? Does the Bible even still matter?
On this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about questions 89-90 in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. The guys will talk about how the Word is living and active, the power of interpretation, the necessity of preaching, and how the Bible is to be read for formation as well as information.
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2022-03-2848 minThe Podechesis PodcastOn the Means of GraceHow does Christ communicate to us the benefits of redemption? What is an “ordinance?” What is the Word? Sacrament? Prayer? Do the “Means of Grace” still matter today?
On this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about question 88 in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. The guys will discuss why God “communicates” with us, the ways in which God reveals himself to us, and will begin a discussion on Word, Sacrament, and Prayer that will fleshed out in later episodes.
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2022-03-1439 minThe Podechesis PodcastOn Faith and RepentanceHow do we escape the punishment of sin and disobedience to God? What does it mean to have faith in Christ? What is faith? What is repentance? How does one repent of their sins?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about questions 85-87 in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. These questions concern what it means to have faith in Christ and to repent of our sins. Brett, Allen, and Jim will discuss what faith is, why it is necessary, what repentance is and why it is vital to our relation...
2022-03-0740 minThe Podechesis PodcastThe Consequences of SinCan any person, in their own strength and power, keep the commands of God? What are the consequences of breaking those commands? Are all sins equal in the sight of God? What are the wages, or earnings, of sin?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about questions 82-84 in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. These questions concern the consequences of breaking the commands of God. Brett, Allen, and Jim will discuss whether certain sins are worse than others, why a loving God would have consequences in the first place, and how...
2022-02-2839 minThe Podechesis PodcastSpecial Episode w/Dr. Timothy TennentOn this special episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys are joined by Dr. Timothy Tennent, President of Asbury Theological Seminary. They talk about Dr. Tennent’s new book, Foundations of the Christian Faith (Seedbed), the future of Methodism, and all things catechism.
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2022-02-1451 minThe Podechesis PodcastThe Ten Commandments Part 11: On Not CovetingWhat does it mean to covet your neighbor’s things? What is the meaning of true contentment? Is there ever a time when it is ok not to be happy with one’s station in life? Does the tenth commandment still matter today?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about the questions in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism that deal with the 10th commandment (On not coveting). They discuss what it means to be content in one’s life. They also discuss what it means to have a “right and charitable fr...
2022-02-0735 minThe Podechesis PodcastThe Ten Commandments Part 10: On Not Bearing False WitnessWhat is truth and why is it important? Why is truth-telling a part of the Ten Commandments? How does not bearing false witness impact our “neighbor?” Does the ninth commandment even matter today?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about the questions in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism that deal with the 9th commandment (On not bearing false witness). They discuss the role of truth in our relationships, why truth-telling is important, and even discuss if there ever a time it is ok to lie.
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2022-01-3137 minThe Podechesis PodcastThe Ten Commandments Part 9: On Not StealingWhat is the big deal about “stealing?” Why is theft part of the prohibitions in the Ten Commandments? What are the implications that this commandment puts on how we live faithful lives? What does this commandment have to say in how we treat our neighbors?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about the questions in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism that deal with the 8th commandment (On not stealing). They will talk about the nuances of the commandment as well as its implications in how we live moral and ethical li...
2022-01-2455 minThe Podechesis PodcastThe Ten Commandments Part 8: On Not Committing AdulteryWhat is adultery? In what ways does adultery manifest in our lives? What role do we have in “preserving our own AND our neighbor’s chastity?” How do things like “thoughts” and “words” contribute to adultery?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about the questions in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism that deal with the 7th commandment (On not committing adultery). They will talk about the nuances of the commandment as well as its implications in how we live moral and ethical lives. They will also discuss the teachings of the Lord Jesus on th...
2022-01-1743 minThe Podechesis PodcastThe Ten Commandments Part 7: On No Killing/Murder/Taking LifeWhat does it meant to not kill/murder/take a life? What does it mean to preserve one’s life and/or the lives of others? Are there just means in taking a life? How does the sixth commandment speak to wider issues of life like: euthanasia, capital punishment, when life begins, poverty, education, etc.?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about the questions in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism that deal with the 6th commandment (On not killing). They will talk about the nuances of the commandment as well as it...
2022-01-1040 minThe Podechesis PodcastSpecial Episode w/ Dr. Kevin WatsonOn this special episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys are joined by Dr. Kevin Watson, Acting Director of Wesley House of Studies at Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University and Pastor of Discipleship at First United Methodist Church in Waco, TX. They talk about Kevin’s new book, Perfect Love (Seedbed), the power of small groups, and how recovering the doctrine of sanctification can change the church.
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2022-01-0349 minThe Podechesis PodcastThe Ten Commandments Part 6: On Honoring our ParentsWhat does it mean to honor our parents? What is purpose behind the 5th commandment? Why do our relationships, especially between us and our parents, matter in our relationship with God? What does this commandment say about relationships in general?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about the questions in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism that deal with the 5th commandment (On Honoring our Parents). They talk about why relationships matter, how the fifth commandment has a pivotal role in the whole of the Ten Commandments, and how parents should...
2021-12-2046 minThe Podechesis PodcastSpecial Episode w/ Dr. Ken CollinsOn this special episode of The Podechesis Podcast the guys are joined by Dr. Ken Collins, Professor of Historical Theology and Wesley Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. They talk about Ken’s new book, Jesus the Stranger (Seedbed), the beauty of historical theology, and why running is good for drawing closer to God.
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2021-12-0643 minThe Podechesis PodcastThe Ten Commandments Part 5: On the SabbathWhat is the Sabbath? Why is a day of “rest” so important that it is included in the Ten Commandments? Is it really a big deal if we work on Sundays (or whenever the sabbath is)? Does sabbath even matter today?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys are joined by Maggie Ulmer of Spirit & Truth, Firebrand Magazine, and Plain Truth: A Holy Spirited Podcast to talk about the questions in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism that deal with the 4th commandment (On Sabbath). They will discuss why sabbath is important, our someti...
2021-11-151h 13The Podechesis PodcastThe Ten Commandments Part 4: On Not Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain.What does the third commandment mean by “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain? What are ways in which we misuse God’s “name” today? Does the third commandment speak to more than just “bad words?” Does the third commandment still matter today?
On this episode of the Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about the questions in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism that deal with the third commandment. They talk about what it means to “take the Lord’s name in vain,” honoring God with our words and deeds, and what the...
2021-11-0150 minThe Podechesis PodcastThe Ten Commandments Part 3: No Graven ImagesWhat is the big deal with “graven images?” Are images that depict Jesus bad? What are images that we worship today? What does it mean that God is a jealous God?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys discuss the questions in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism that deal with the second commandment. They talk about what “graven images” are, idolatry and the Image of God, and why the second commandment matters today.
Along the way, Brett admits that Allen may actually be right, Allen states that he m...
2021-10-181h 00The Podechesis PodcastThe Ten Commandments Part 2: No Other Gods
What is the first commandment and why does it matter? What does it mean to not have other gods before God? Why does God demand our complete loyalty? How do we worship God alone? How do we keep from worshipping other Gods?
On this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys are joined by Tony Miltenberger of The Reclamation Podcast and Spirit & Truth to discuss the set of questions in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism dealing with the first commandment (questions 45-48). They discuss the jealousy of God, what things can be like gods...
2021-10-0443 minThe Podechesis PodcastThe Ten Commandments Part 1: The PrefaceWhy are the Ten Commandments important? What does the preface to the Ten Commandments teach us about God and us? What is it about God’s nature that binds us to keep his commands? How is obedience the appropriate response to God’s grace?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys examine questions 43-44 of John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism and talk about the preface of the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:2), why obedience to the Lord is actually an act of freedom, and how the Ten Commandments can spark deep theological reaso...
2021-09-2053 minThe Podechesis PodcastWhat is Required of Humanity: An Introduction of the Ten CommandmentsWhat is the obligation of all believers? How are Christians to know what that obligation is? What is the moral law? What are the Ten Commandments and do they still matter today?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys examine Questions 39-42 of John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism and discuss Christian duty, the reason that obedience is key to faithful living, and why untethering from the Old Testament may not be the best idea.
Along the way, Jim is rude, Allen is offended, and Brett just tries to...
2021-09-1551 minThe Podechesis PodcastOn the Benefits of Death and Resurrection for BelieversWhat happens to believers when they die? What does it mean to “rest in their graves until the resurrection? What is the resurrection of the dead? Do we immediately meet Jesus upon our death or is there a “waiting” time? Why does death and resurrection matter?
In this episode of the Podechesis Podcast, the guys discuss the benefits of death and resurrection for believers. They will talk about what happens to believers when they pass away, what is meant by eternity, and even chat about Christian funerals.
Along the way, Allen gets serious, Jim i...
2021-08-301h 02The Podechesis PodcastSpecial Edition featuring Dr. Brian Russell: On Centering Prayer and Spiritual PracticesOn this very special edition, The Podechesis Podcast takes a break from our regularly scheduled catechetical dive into what Christians believe and why it matters to bring you a special episode featuring biblical studies professor at Asbury Theological Seminary, pastor, spiritual coach, author, and friend of the show Dr. Brian Russell.
Dr. Russell talks about his new book, Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence can Change Your Life (Paraclete), the need for spiritual disciplines, and how God continues to redeem us even in the darkest times of our lives.
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2021-08-231h 12The Podechesis PodcastThe Benefits of Justification and Sanctification in This LifeWhat benefits does salvation bring in this life? Why does justification and sanctification matter? Can we be assured of God’s love for us and be confident in our salvation? Can we truly live in joy and peace in this life?
In this episode of the Podechesis podcast, the guys discuss question 36 of John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism: Q36-What are the benefits that in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption, and sanctification? They talk about the transformational power of God’s love, the ability to know that one is a chil...
2021-08-0958 minThe Podechesis PodcastOn the Benefits of Salvation: Sanctification
What is sanctification? What is Christian perfection? Is entire sanctification in this life possible? How does the promise of salvation continue beyond the “altar experience?”
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys are joined by Dr. Scott Kisker, professor of church history at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, OH to discuss Question 35 of John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism: Q35-What is sanctification? Dr. Kisker adds his voice to and important discussion about holiness, the Christian life, and recovering the “great depositum” of Methodism–Sanctification.
Along the way, Jim dreams o...
2021-07-261h 05The Podechesis PodcastOn the Benefits of Salvation: JustificationThe Podechesis Podcast (Episode 27): On the Benefits of Salvation: Justification
What is justification? What about regeneration? What sort of change does God work in us at the moment of our salvation? What is salvation and why does it matter?
In this episode of the Podechesis Podcast, the guys tackle questions 33 and 34 in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism: Q33-What is justification & Q 34- What is adoption? They discuss the process and moment of salvation, the relative and real change that Jesus’ offers without a price, and why the moment of our salvati...
2021-07-1256 minThe Podechesis PodcastOn the Benefits of Salvation: An IntroductionWhat are the benefits of salvation? What does it mean to be justified and sanctified? Is salvation a moment or a process? When does God’s grace begin to work in our lives? What is effectual calling and why did John Wesley strike it out of the catechism all together?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, Brett, Jim, and Allen discuss questions 31 and 32 of John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism: Q31-What is effectual calling? & Q 32- What benefits do those who truly believe partake of in this life? They will also discuss th...
2021-06-2758 minThe Podechesis PodcastOn The Holy Spirit
Who is the Holy Spirit? What is the Holy Spirit’s role in our salvation and redemption? How does the Holy Spirit apply the redemption purchased by Christ to us? What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of an individual? In the life of the community?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys tackle questions 29 and 30 of John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q29-How are we made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ & How does the Spirit apply to us the redemption purchased by Christ? They...
2021-06-1453 minThe Podechesis PodcastOn Jesus Christ Part 7: The Exaltation of ChristWhat is the exaltation of Christ? How does Jesus’ “upward turn” complete the Gospel? What is the meaning of the Harrowing of Hell, the Resurrection, The ascension, and the 2nd coming? Why does the exaltation of Jesus even matter?
On this episode of the Podechesis Podcast, the guys discuss question 28 of John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q28–In what consists of Christ’s exaltation? They talk about what was happening between the crucifixion and resurrection, why Jesus’ ascension is important, and why maybe the second coming of Christ may not be as confusing as it seems...
2021-05-311h 04The Podechesis PodcastOn Jesus Part 6: The Humiliation of ChristWhat is the humiliation of Christ? What is the meaning of the incarnation? How did the Son of God participate in the sufferings of earthly life? What is the wrath of God and why does a correct understanding of God’s wrath matter today?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, Jim, Allen, and Brett are joined by special guest, Rev. Dr. Jonathan Smith, Campus Minister of the Georgia Southern University Wesley Foundation to discuss question 27 John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism—Q27: In what did Christ’s humiliation consist? They will discuss the meanin...
2021-05-171h 13The Podechesis PodcastOn Jesus Part 5: Jesus the KingWhat is the biblical understanding of a king? How does Jesus fulfil this important office? Why does it matter that Jesus is the king? What is the Kingdom of God? Why does God’s kingdom matter?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys take on questions 26 of John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism—Q26: How does Christ execute the office of a king? They discuss the role of a king, being subjects of King Jesus, Jesus’ rule and authority, and his power to restrain and conqueror.
Along the way, Allen pus...
2021-05-031h 05The Podechesis PodcastOn Jesus Part 4: Jesus the Priest
What is a priest? How does Jesus exercise the office of priest? What is a sacrifice and what is the meaning of Jesus’ sacrifice on our behalf? What is meant by Jesus being the eternal priest? Why do we need a priest today?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys take on questions 25 of John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism—Q25: How does Christ execute the office of a priest? They discuss the role of a priest, divine justice, God’s mercy, and Christ’s continual intercession for us even now.
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The Daily Psalms PodcastPsalm 15Today, we continue our devotional journey through the Psalms with Psalm 15. Be sure to read Psalm 15 from your favorite Bible translation before or after the podcast.
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2021-04-1104 minThe Podechesis PodcastOn Jesus Part 3: Jesus the ProphetHappy Easter Podechumens! He is risen indeed!!!!!
What are the offices that Jesus executes as our redeemer? What is the office of Prophet? How does Jesus fulfill that role? How does Jesus make God’s will known to humanity? What is the spiritual gift of prophecy, and how is it connected to the office of prophet that Jesus executes?
On this episode of the Podechesis Podcast, the guys discuss questions 23 and 24 or John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism: Q23-What offices does Christ execute as our redeemer? & Q24-How does Chris...
2021-04-0554 minThe Podechesis PodcastOn Jesus Christ Part 2: On the IncarnationWhat is the incarnation? Did the second person of the Trinity really put on flesh and experience the human reality? What is meant by the creedal affirmations of conception by the Holy Spirit and Jesus being born of a virgin? Is affirmation to the virgin birth necessary to Christian faith? If Jesus was tempted as we are, did he also experience sin as we do?
On this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys discuss question 22 of John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism: How did Christ, being the Son of God, become man? Brett, Allen, and Jim...
2021-03-211h 04The Daily Psalms PodcastPsalm 14Today, we continue our devotional journey through the Psalms with Psalm 14. Be sure to read Psalm 14 from your favorite Bible translation before or after the podcast.
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2021-03-1205 minThe Daily Psalms PodcastPalm 13Today, we continue our devotional journey through the Psalms with Psalm 13. Be sure to read Psalm 13 from your favorite Bible translation before or after the podcast.
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2021-03-1104 minThe Daily Psalms PodcastPsalm 12Today, we continue our devotional journey through the Psalms with Psalm 12. Be sure to read Psalm 12 from your favorite Bible translation before or after the podcast.
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2021-03-1005 minThe Daily Psalms PodcastPsalm 11Today, we continue our devotional journey through the Psalms with Psalm 11. Be sure to read Psalm 11 from your favorite Bible translation before or after the podcast.
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2021-03-0905 minThe Daily Psalms PodcastPsalm 10Today, we continue our devotional journey through the Psalms with Psalm 10. Be sure to read Psalm 10 from your favorite Bible translation before or after the podcast.
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2021-03-0803 minThe Podechesis PodcastOn Jesus Part 1: Jesus Christ the RedeemerWho is Jesus? What does it mean that he is the redeemer? Lord? Son of God? Eternal? How is Jesus the answer to the sin problem? Does Jesus still matter today?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, Brett, Jim, and Allen discuss question 21 of John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism: Who is the redeemer of God’s elect (mankind). They discuss the divinity of Jesus, his humanity, and why it is important that he was more than a great teacher and moral figure from the past. The guys will also talk about some different heresies, ch...
2021-03-081h 03The Daily Psalms PodcastPsalm 9Today, we continue our devotional journey through the Psalms with Psalm 9. Be sure to read Psalm 9 from your favorite Bible translation before or after the podcast.
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2021-03-0305 minThe Daily Psalms PodcastPsalm 8Today, we continue our devotional journey through the Psalms with Psalm 8. Be sure to read Psalm 8 from your favorite Bible translation before or after the podcast.
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2021-02-2603 minThe Daily Psalms PodcastPsalm 7Today, we continue our devotional journey through the Psalms with Psalm 7. Be sure to read Psalm 7 from your favorite Bible translation before or after the podcast.
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2021-02-2504 minThe Daily Psalms PodcastPsalm 6Today, we continue our devotional journey through the Psalms with Psalm 6. Be sure to read Psalm 6 from your favorite Bible translation before or after the podcast.
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2021-02-2404 minThe Daily Psalms PodcastPsalm 5Today, we continue our devotional journey through the Psalms with Psalm 5. Be sure to read Psalm 5 from your favorite Bible translation before or after the podcast.
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2021-02-2305 minThe Daily Psalms PodcastPsalm 4Today, we continue our devotional journey through the Psalms with Psalm 4. Be sure to read Psalm 4 from your favorite Bible translation before or after the podcast.
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2021-02-2205 minThe Podechesis PodcastOn Sin Part 5: On Misery and HellWhat are the eternal consequences of our fallenness? What is the miserable estate in which we live? What does it mean to be separated from our creator? What is hell and does it truly exist? Does the love of God negate the idea of hell? I hell necessary?
On this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys take on two of the questions from John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q19- What is the misery of that estate into which man fell; and Q20-Did God leave all mankind to perish in the estate of sin...
2021-02-221h 08The Daily Psalms PodcastPsalm 3Today, we continue our devotional journey through the Psalms with Psalm 3. Be sure to read Psalm 3 from your favorite Bible translation before or after the podcast.
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2021-02-1905 minThe Daily Psalms PodcastPsalm 2Today, we continue our devotional journey through the Psalms with Psalm 2. Be sure to read the first psalm from your favorite translation before or after the podcast.
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2021-02-1804 minThe Daily Psalms PodcastPsalm 1Today, we start our meditative journey through the Psalms with Psalm 1. Be sure to read the first psalm from your favorite translation before or after the devotional.
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2021-02-1604 minThe Podechesis PodcastOn Sin Part 4: The Fallen NatureWhat the difference between the sinful nature and sins committed? In what way is our nature corrupted by sin? What is original righteousness? Is it possible to not sin? What is the guilt of sin and how is it passed down?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, Jim, Brett, and Allen continue their discussion on sin by looking at questions 17, Into what estate did the fall bring mankind? and 18, Wherein consists the sinfulness of that estate into which man fell? of John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. They talk about why correct thinking of our fallen natu...
2021-02-081h 11The Podechesis PodcastOn Sin Part 3: The Scope of Sin w/ Special Guest Rev. Rebecca Duke-BartonWhat is the scope of sin? How deep and wide is its reach in humanity? What is the consequence of Sin? Were Adam and Eve real people or archetypes for all of humanity? How are sin and the consequences of sin passed down from generation to generation?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, Jim and Brett are joined by special guest (and pinch-hitter for Allen) Rev. Rebecca Duke-Barton, pastor of Jesup First United Methodist Church, to discuss question 16 of John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism, Did all mankind fall in Adam’s first transgression...
2021-01-251h 10The Podechesis PodcastOn Sin Part 2: The Fruit of SinWhat exactly was the sin that Adam and Eve committed when they ate the fruit from the forbidden tree? Why was that fruit forbidden in the first place? Who’s at fault for breaking God’s command? What is God trying to hide from humanity in forbidding the knowledge of good and evil?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the Brett, Jim, and Allen discuss question 15 of John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism: What was the sin by which our first parents fell from the estate in which they were created?They talk about the root o...
2021-01-1155 minThe Podechesis PodcastChristmas (and Advent) SpecialIt’s Christmas time (and Advent) once again. The hot chocolate is flowing, the movies are on, and the lights are twinkling brightly. The question is does Christmas still matter?
In this special Christmas (and Advent) episode of the Podechesis Podcast, the boys take a break from Wesley’s Revision of the Shorter Catechism to share some of their favorite Christmas memories, movies, songs, and foods. They talk about Christmas lights and the Light of the world, Jesus. They also make a case for why the season of Advent is so important for the church.
Along the way...
2020-12-1457 minThe Podechesis PodcastOn Sin Part 1: What is Sin?What is Sin? Why does sin exist? Are we born with sinful natures or are we nurtured into sin? What does it mean to break God’s law? Are we naturally good? What was humanity’s first taste of disobedience—pride or unbelief? Can you have a right understanding of sin without a right understanding of grace? How does Jesus fit into this discussion?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the Brett, Jim, and Allen discuss questions 13 and 14 of John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism: Did our first parents continue in the estate in which they were crea...
2020-11-231h 00The Podechesis PodcastOn Creation Part 4: Special Providence W/ Special Guest Dr. David WatsonHow did God specifically act toward humanity upon their creation? What is the meaning of covenant and why is it important to understand the conditions upon which God entered into relationship with humanity? Why was the tree of the knowledge of good and evil the one thing that was forbidden to eat from in the garden? Are there conditions to God’s love for us? What should our response to God’s love be?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys are joined by Dr. David Watson of United Theological Seminary (Dayton, OH) to discuss question 1...
2020-11-091h 06The Podechesis PodcastPodechesis LivecastWhat happens when your favorite Wesleyan Theology podcast team does a livecast for Youtube and Facebook? Well Check it out here!
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2020-11-021h 12The Podechesis PodcastOn Creation Part 3: On God’s ProvidenceWhat is providence? How does God act? What is his handywork and how does a transcendent God also be an intimate God? Is the world just ruled by fate or chance or is there something more? And what about freewill? Did God just create and then back off or is he an involved creator? If God is in charge, are we truly free?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, Brett, Jim, and Allen discuss question 11 from John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism, What are God’s works of providence? The guys talk about God’s nature, how he...
2020-10-191h 12The Podechesis PodcastOn Creation Part 2: The Creation of HumanityWhat does it mean that God created humanity? Why is important that God created Adam out of the dust of the earth and Eve from Adam’s rib? Why was it important for Adam to have a partner and what does that say about the role of close relationships and community in human existence? And what is the deal with being created in the image of God?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, Brett, Jim, and Allen discuss question 10 from John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism, how did God create Man? The guys talk about how...
2020-10-051h 05The Podechesis PodcastOn Creation Part 1: The Work of CreationWhat does it mean that God created all things? What does it mean that God created out of nothing? Can one believe in a creator God and in science? Is there any real reason why one cannot hold to a biblical worldview and still believe in science? Did God create all things in seven days or is something else going on in Genesis 1 and 2?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, Brett, Jim, and Allen discuss question 9 of John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism, what is the work of creation? The guys will talk about the seven...
2020-09-211h 07
Films To Be Buried With with Brett GoldsteinArchie Maddocks • Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein #112LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with brilliant comic and author and playwright ARCHIE MADDOCKS!A really nice time in Archie’s company here with he and Brett talking all that good talk about this whole life and cinema thing, including the role of plays and standup and how artifice is crucial, being a playwright in general, also being a comedian (so expect some good shop-talk from them two), having a family in the business - a widespread sect...
2020-09-1056 minThe Podechesis PodcastThe Decrees of God (Wesley’s first Revisions) w/Special Guest Dr. Justus HunterWhat are the decrees of God? Do we have any say in our relationship with God or are we predestined from before the time of creation for salvation or damnation? Also, who is John Wesley? What is the Wesleyan way of doing theology and living the life of faith? Why is the Wesleyan way it important? Are Calvinist and Wesleyans so different or is there more that unites us than divides?
On this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys are joined by Dr. Justus Hunter (see below for bio) to discuss John Wesley’s first revisions to the Sho...
2020-09-071h 14The Podechesis PodcastOn God: Part 3: On the TrinityWhat is God’s nature like? If we, as Christians, worship only one God, then what is the deal God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit? Do we really worship one God or are there three God’s that demand our obedience? Or, does any of this really matter anyway? Can’t we just worship God no matter what his nature is like; besides, who am I to make a truth claim about God’s nature?
On this episode of the The Podechesis Podcast, Brett, Allen, and Jim discuss question 6 in John Wesley’s Revision of the We...
2020-08-261h 04The Podechesis PodcastOn God: Part 2So, how many gods are there really? Is it possible to worship more than one god if there is only one, true God? Many of us aren’t bowing before golden calves so we can’t be idolaters, correct? Is idolatry truly the sin of our age?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, Allen, Jim and Brett talk about question 5 in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism, “Are there more gods than one?” During this discussion, the boys will talk about what gods demand their worship, why worshipping the one, true, living God is not limiting; its...
2020-08-1056 minThe Podechesis PodcastOn God: Part 1What is God? Is God a figment of our imagination, construct of human pride, or an unknowable entity in control of all things? Who is God? With so many God’s throughout history is it possible to know who or what the right God is? And how does Morgan Freeman play into all this?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, Brett, Jim, and Allen will discuss question number four of John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism, What is God? Working under the assumption that God exist and is particularly knowable, as the Catechism does...
2020-07-271h 04The Podechesis PodcastThe Bible: Part 2: Idolatry w/Special Guest Dr. Brian RussellWhy is the Bible so important? Is it merely a collection of ancient narratives, poetry, and letters or is there something more? Is there a message that is threaded throughout the Bible that links Genesis to Revelation and all “books” in between? Is the Bible REALLY the word of God?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, Brett, Jim, and Allen are joined by Dr. Brian Russell, Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Asbury Theological Seminary, to discuss the second questions of the Westminster Shorter Catechism--What do the Scriptures Principally Teach? They have a great discussion talking about all t...
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