
This is a podcast aimed at shining light in dark places, particularly those dealing with American Methodism and Christianity broadly. plainspokenpod.substack.com
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 380 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Categories | Religion & SpiritualityNewsNews Commentary | ||||

A couple of years ago, I did a series called ‘Considering Charlotte,’ which was a series of panels addressing the various developing issues around The United Methodist Church’s last General Conference. It was a good series in which I capitalized upon... more
Methodists aren’t exactly famous for apologetics in the online space. While Reformed and independent voices dominate the conversation, Wesleyans have often stayed quiet. Is that a problem? Should we even try to enter the fray? And if we do, what shou... more
The conversation centers on the theological and moral stakes of abortion, framed primarily through the lens of Joel Webb’s experience as a Free Methodist clergy member working four days a week at Spero Pregnancy Center in Port Huron, Michigan. Webb, ... more
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
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This show consistently covers Global Methodist Church development, doctrinal clarity, and Methodist governance, with frequent panels and expert guests weighing in on theological language, church polity, and strategic direction. Episodes trace disaffiliation dynamics, regionalization, and opportunities for Wesleyan networks, often pairing clergy leadership with academic or pastoral critique to explore how tradition meets contemporary culture. Noteworthy is the mix of pastors, theologians, and commentators who bring both doctrinal rigor and practical ministry experience, making complex governance and interpretation accessible to practitioners and lay listeners alike.
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Recent guests on PlainSpoken include:
1. Joel Webb
2. Tim Prather
3. Chris Lohrstorfer
4. Daniel Rickman
5. Tim Reaves
6. Kendall Meek
7. James Lambert
8. Jeffrey Anderson
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