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PlainSpoken

Jeffrey Rickman
United Methodist Church
Global Methodist Church
Methodism
Prosperity Gospel
Christian Doctrine
Homosexuality
Transformation Church
Mike Todd
American Methodism
Christianity
New Testament
Wesleyan Doctrine
Transgenderism
Tithing
United Church Of Christ
Disaffiliation Process
Conservatism
Old Testament
Theology
American Christianity

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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A trend since disaffiliation from The United Methodist Church has been that many churches are electing to start new denominational bodies. Some are staying independent, but many are forming new cooperative ministries between churches with varying lev... more

Of the different expressions of the Christian faith, the charismatic strand has been most prolific across the globe. It is outpacing every other strand of the Christian faith in making disciples in myriad cultures. Charismatic Christianity largely ca... more

Ken Ham is renown for his Ark Encounter and Answers in Genesis. He is a critic of the uncritical adoption of modern “scientific” convictions around evolution, intelligent design, the age of our world, and other topics that call the historicity of Gen... more

When Samuel Sey used the example of Global Methodist Liberian brother Jerry Kulah to make a point about racial assumptions around sin issues, I reached out to see if he would bear with me to search out how to rightly do pastoral ministry around race.... more

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Recent Guests

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
Mark Maddox
Conference Superintendent for the Western States Conference in the Global Methodist Church.
Global Methodist Church
Episode: The Western States Conference of the GMC - Mark Maddox
Kelly McCuaig
An ordained elder and author of 'Good Guilt'.
First Methodist, Carlsbad, New Mexico
Episode: Good Guilt - A Conversation with Kelly McCuaig
Stephen Rankin
Executive Director of Spiritual Maturity Project and former university chaplain.
Spiritual Maturity Project
Episode: Spiritual Maturity - A Conversation with Stephen Rankin
Jeremy Barbee
Elder serving Faith Global Methodist Church in New Home, Texas
Faith Global Methodist Church
Episode: Following the Holy Spirit Across America - A Conversation with Jeremy Barbee
Tyger Dupre
A supply pastor in France with experience in church development and ministry.
Church of Our Savior, Paris
Episode: Reporting from Western Europe - A Conversation with Tyger Dupré
Jeff Walton
Anglican director at the Institute on Religion and Democracy.
Institute on Religion and Democracy
Episode: Global Anglicanism's Challenges - A Conversation with Jeff Walton

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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 35 ratings
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    Very informed show

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Considering Charlotte - Regionalization & Ratification of Constitutional Amendments
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.
Considering Charlotte - Regionalization & Ratification of Constitutional Amendments
Q: How realistic does that sound to you, Mr. Lonnie?
It's quite realistic; it may be a roadmap for where we're headed with ultimate control by General Conference decisions.
Following the Holy Spirit Across America - A Conversation with Jeremy Barbee
Q: What insights would you offer for clergy or laity serving in local churches?
Jeremy encourages not to overlook the small victories and movements of God in everyday life, reminding others of the significance of little things.
Following the Holy Spirit Across America - A Conversation with Jeremy Barbee
Q: How did you come into a covenant relationship with Jesus?
Jeremy describes that he grew up in a churchgoing family and accepted Christ at the age of four, emphasizing the importance of a relationship with God from an early age.
Words Have to Mean Something - A Conversation with Scott Kisker
Q: What do you say to the proposition that experts don't know as much as they or we think they do?
I am suspicious of experts since seminaries have let the church down, but I think it's vital to remain open to the possibility of being wrong.

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Frequently Asked Questions About PlainSpoken

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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3. Samuel Sey
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7. Jeremy Barbee
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