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PlainSpoken

Jeffrey Rickman
Global Methodist Church
United Methodist Church
Methodism
Discipleship
John Wesley
Christianity
American Christianity
Scriptural Holiness
Episcopacy
Theology
Nigeria
Disaffiliation
Church Planting
United Methodism
Homosexuality
Wesleyan Theology
Evangelism
Sola Scriptura
Christian Doctrine
Holy Spirit

This is a podcast aimed at shining light in dark places, particularly those dealing with American Methodism and Christianity broadly. plainspokenpod.substack.com

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On Friday, April 24, I hosted Chris Lohrstorfer, Richie Clark, Tim Prather, and Daniel Rickman for another panel on the recent Articles of Faith document.Unfortunately a storm happened to be rolling through at the same time. Lightning struck early in... more

In the Chiles v. Salazar US Supreme Court case, the First Amendment was put on trial. Can therapists be constrained to only allow one ideology in their sessions? Can they be restricted from articulating the Christian worldview? A recent decision has ... more

Timothy Reaves is the head pastor at Pine Valley Methodist Church in Wilmington, North Carolina. He is the Presiding Elder of his district and a delegate to the upcoming General Conference of the Global Methodist Church. He is engaged on the ground f... more

When I published my interview with James Lambert of the Asbury Connection, several others found themselves in this question of authority. What gave Asbury Church in Tulsa the authority to go its own way, do its own ordinations, have its own sacrament... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Prather
Former Conference Superintendent for the Mississippi West Tennessee Conference; Head Pastor at Sanitobia First Methodist Church
GMC; Sanitobia First Methodist Church
Episode: Articles of Faith - Panel 3 (Republished w/ Missing Half)
Chris Lohrstorfer
VP of Academic Affairs and Enrollment; Associate Professor of Wesleyan Theology
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Episode: Articles of Faith - Panel 3 (Republished w/ Missing Half)
Daniel Rickman
Head Pastor at Woodward First Methodist Church
Woodward First Methodist Church
Episode: Articles of Faith - Panel 3 (Republished w/ Missing Half)
Tim Reaves
Pastor at Pine Valley Methodist Church in Wilmington, North Carolina
Pine Valley Methodist Church, Wilmington NC
Episode: God's Provision for the GMC in Wilmington - A Conversation with Timothy Reaves
Kendall Meek
Reverend Kendall Meek, ordained elder in the Global Methodist Church
Global Methodist Church
Episode: The Crisis of Authority - A Conversation with Kendall Meek
James Lambert
Pastor at Asbury Church; member of the planning team for the Asbury Connection
Asbury Church
Episode: New Wesleyan Networks & Connections - A Conversation with James Lambert
Jeffrey Anderson
Professor of Christian theology at Regent University School of Divinity
Regent University
Episode: Concerns About Charismatic Christianity - A Conversation with Jeffrey Anderson
Ken Ham
Founder of Answers in Genesis and known for his debates on creationism
Answers in Genesis
Episode: Creationism, Scientism, and Scriptural Authority - A Conversation with Ken Ham
Samuel Sey
Calvinist Baptist blogger and cultural commentator
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Episode: Relatively Safe Assumptions - A Conversation with Samuel Sey

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Jeffrey Rickman
Host of PlainSpoken, focused on Methodist and broader Christian discussions with depth and decorum.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
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    Very informed show

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The Crisis of Authority - A Conversation with Kendall Meek
Q: Could you talk briefly just about your church and what you're seeing the Holy Spirit do there?
The church I serve has gone through a disaffiliation war and is now in a rebuilding phase, focusing on rigorous study of Scripture, disciplined prayer, and regular worship to reestablish legitimacy and deepen discipleship.
The Crisis of Authority - A Conversation with Kendall Meek
Q: Okay, well, that's a big question. Why don't you answer it real briefly? What is this thing we're a part of? What is Methodism?
Methodism is a historical movement rooted in apostolic continuity and a particular episcopal structure that seeks to recover the early church's governance and spiritual practices, while remaining faithful to Scripture and the gospel in a modern context.
New Wesleyan Networks & Connections - A Conversation with James Lambert
Q: How does Asbury Connection differ from other covenant networks like Foundry or Sanctification Network?
Lambert describes Asbury as an ecclesial body with churches as members, aiming for a hub-and-spokes model with regional hubs and potential for national reach, distinct from looser networks where churches aren't formally members.
New Wesleyan Networks & Connections - A Conversation with James Lambert
Q: What distinct parts of the Wesleyan heritage is your church holding on to?
Lambert emphasizes preserving core Wesleyan doctrines such as prevenient grace, order of salvation, entire sanctification, and a robust stance against unconditional predestination, while adapting them within a contemporary Wesleyan articulation for the Asbury Connection.
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Q: What is your view on the undue influence of American bishops in the African church?
It's a serious concern as it mirrors issues faced in similar contexts, leading to frustration among local leaders.

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What is PlainSpoken about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show features thoughtful, Christian-focused conversations that span theology, church leadership, and contemporary issues within Methodism and broader Christianity. Across recent episodes, the host engages guests on topics like charismatic renewal, biblical authority, creationism, race and culture in church contexts, global church growth, church governance, and regionalization within the United Methodist and Global Methodist movements. Notable angles include a serious examination of doctrinal integrity in renewal movements, church planting in challenging regions, financial and organizational governance in large denominations, and the evolving relationship between traditional Methodist roots and contemporary cultural questions. The format... more

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1. Tim Prather
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