A Conversation with Simon Mafunda - WCA Africa Coordinator
February 3, 2022 • Simon Mafunda
Simon Mafunda is the new Africa Coordinator for the Wesleyan Covenant Association, working with Methodists across the continent as they consider the future of the United Methodist Church and the emerging Global Methodist Church. Bob and Stephanie talk with Simon about the history of Methodism in Africa, what's happening with the Africa Initiative, and an African response to the initiative of the WCA and partners to offer opportunities for Central Conference delegates to get vaccinated in anticipation of the 2022 General Conference. Learn more about the Wesleyan Covenant Association and the Global Methodist Church. Contact Simon Mafunda with your questions about the WCA and Africa: http://smafunda@wesleyancovenant.org. Send your questions and comments to us at http://podcast@wesleyancovenant.org and follow us on Twitter @WCAPod.
Year-End Mailbag with Keith Boyette
December 22, 2021
In this final episode of 2021, WCA President Keith Boyette answers questions about the status of the UMC General Conference, the status of the Protocol for Reconciliation and Grace Through Separation, and the launch of the Global Methodist Church. These are important pieces of information that we encourage you to share widely. And with this episode, we close Season 2 of the podcast. We wish you all a blessed Christmas season and we look forward to being back with Season 3 in January of 2022! Email us at http://podcast@wesleyancovenant.org. Follow us on Twitter @WCAPod Use these links to learn more about the Wesleyan Covenant Association and the Global Methodist Church.
The WCA Task Force on Sexual Holiness, Wholeness, and Brokenness
November 11, 2021
Debra Baty, chair of the task force, talks with Bob and Stephanie about the team's report and recommendations for the emerging Global Methodist Church in helping people to experience wholeness and healing, along with the beauty of the biblical vision for human sexuality, in a world dominated by the ideology of the sexual revolution. Read the Task Force report. Watch the WCA website for information about listening sessions on the report coming in November and December of 2021. Send us your comments and questions at http://podcast@wesleyancovenant.org. Follow us on Twitter @WCAPod.
Jesus the Stranger with Dr. Ken Collins
October 28, 2021
Bob and Stephanie chat with Dr. Ken Collins, Professor of Historical Theology and Wesley Studies at Asbury Seminary, on his new book Jesus the Stranger: The Man from Galilee and the Light of the World. It's a unique look at the life of Jesus through the lens of "otherness" and suffering and offers some real hope and instruction for those who follow Jesus, especially in times when they are seen as "strangers" to the rest of the world. Get your copy of Jesus the Stranger from Seedbed or wherever fine books are sold. Send us your comments and questions at http://podcast@wesleyancovenant.org. Follow us on Twitter @WCAPod. To learn more about the Wesleyan Covenant Association or to join, visit our website.
Live from the New Room Conference: Updates with WCA VP Walter Fenton
October 14, 2021
Bob caught up with WCA Vice President Walter Fenton at the New Room Conference, who offers us some updates on what's happening with the WCA and the UMC. Send your questions and comments to http://podcast@wesleyancovenant.org and follow us on Twitter @WCAPod. Check out our website for more details about the Wesleyan Covenant Association.
SPECIAL EPISODE - Live from New Room: A Conversation with Young Clergy
October 1, 2021
Bob Kaylor took his digital recorder to the New Room Conference in Tennessee last week and took some time to chat with three young pastors about their hopes and dreams for the Global Methodist Church. You will be blessed by their enthusiasm, wisdom, and thoughtfulness as they discuss what it's like to be coming into ministry at such a time as this. Special thanks to Samantha Corbin, Hunter Bethea, and Ben Heubner for taking the time to speak with us! Send us your comments and questions at http://podcast@wesleyancovenant.org and follow us on Twitter @WCAPod. Learn more about the Wesleyan Covenant Association and the Global Methodist Church on their websites: http://wesleyancovenant.org & http://globalmethodist.org
Q&A with the WCA’s new VP of Clergy and Church Relations Angela Pleasants
September 9, 2021
Bob and Stephanie interview the WCA's new Vice President of Clergy and Church Relations, Rev. Angela Pleasants. Angela talks about her new role on the WCA staff and offers answers to some frequently asked questions from clergy and churches preparing for the transition to the Global Methodist Church. Contact Angela at http://apleasants@wesleyancovenant.org. Send your questions and comments about the podcast to http://podcast@wesleyancovenant.org and follow us on Twitter @WCAPod. For more information about the Wesleyan Covenant Association check out our website.
Evangelicals in the British Methodist Church with David Hull
August 26, 2021
In June of 2021, the Methodist Church in the UK voted to allow same-sex marriages and adopted other sweeping changes in the area of marriage and human sexuality. In this episode Rev. Dr. David Hull, President of Methodist Evangelicals Together, an evangelical renewal group in the Methodist Church, describes the impact of the decision on the "mother Church" of Methodism and how evangelicals in Great Britain are responding. He provides insight and encouragement for Methodists around the world to continue to "spread Scriptural holiness across the land" as some churches and cultures move away from orthodox Christian faith and teaching. Visit the Methodist Evangelicals Together website. David references Carl Trueman's book The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self Learn more about the Wesleyan Covenant Association at our website. Send your questions and comments to http://podcast@wesleyancovenant.org. Follow us on Twitter @WCAPod. Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform!
The 2021 WCA Global Gathering: Brian Collier
August 12, 2021
Brian Collier, Lead Pastor of The Orchard in Tupelo, Mississippi, closed the 2021 WCA Global Gathering with a talk titled, "Shalom: For the Healing of the Nations." Brian challenged those gathered to "embody the alternatives" of the Kingdom in a culture where peace is lacking. Bob Kaylor also caught up with Brian via Zoom after his talk to discuss more about what it means to be a community of peace. Send us your questions and comments at http://podcast@wesleyancovenant.org Follow us on Twitter @WCAPod. Learn more about the Wesleyan Covenant Association at our website.
The 2021 WCA Global Gathering: Eric Huffman
July 29, 2021
Eric Huffman, Pastor of The Story Church in Houston, addressed the WCA Global Gathering in May on the Acts 15 model for resolving conflict. Eric has a unique story and ministry to those who are skeptics and Bob Kaylor had a chance to talk wit more with him about that after his address. Check out Eric's podcast "Maybe God" wherever you get your podcasts and follow him on Twitter @EricTheStory. Send us your questions and comments at http://podcast@wesleyancovenant.org and follow us on Twitter @WCAPod. To learn more about the Wesleyan Covenant Association, visit our website.
The 2021 WCA Global Gathering: Jonathan Razon
July 15, 2021 • Jonathan Razon
The Rev. Dr. Jonathan Razon, Senior Pastor of Living Faith United Methodist Church in Murong, Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines, addressed the 2021 WCA Global Gathering via video and exhorted those gathered in person and online to contend for the faith in his talk, "Fearless: Standing Before the Council." As Jonathan said, "We must become fearless with Jesus as our model." Send us your questions and comments at http://podcast@wesleyancovenant.org and follow us on Twitter @WCAPod. To learn more about the Wesleyan Covenant Association, go to our website.
The 2021 WCA Global Gathering: Keith Boyette
July 1, 2021 • Host Bob Kaylor
Rev. Keith Boyette, President of the Wesleyan Covenant Association, addressed the WCA Global Gathering on May 1, 2021 at Frazer Memorial United Methodist Church in Montgomery, Alabama and gave the crowd a rousing call to prepare for what's next with the new Methodism. Bob Kaylor caught up with Keith after the Global Gathering and they talked about waiting for the birth of the new Global Methodist Church. Send us your questions and comments at http://podcast@wesleyancovenant.org Contact Keith Boyette at http://president@wesleyancovenant.org Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform, follow us on Twitter @WCAPod, and learn more about the WCA at our website.
The 2021 WCA Global Gathering: Rev. Dr. Carolyn Moore
June 17, 2021
Listen to WCA Council Chairwoman Carolyn Moore's address to the 2021 Global Gathering in Montgomery, Alabama. In "Move: Going to Europe," Carolyn reminds us that when the gospel crosses thresholds, that's when we see the mission really happen! Send us your comments and questions at http://podcast@wesleyancovenant.org and follow us on Twitter @WCAPod Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. It really helps others to find us! For more information about the Wesleyan Covenant Association, visit our website.
The 2021 WCA Global Gathering: Bishop Eduard Khegay
June 3, 2021
Bishop Eduard Khegay of the Eurasia Episcopal Area in the Northern Europe and Eurasia Central Conference of The United Methodist Church joined the WCA Global Gathering via video and shared a vision for taking the gospel to the world. In his talk, "Vision: From Rome to Spain," Bishop Khegay inspires us to follow the examples of explorers like Vitus Bering and the Apostle Paul who never stopped moving forward for the sake of the Kingdom. Stay tuned after the Bishop's address for an interview Bob Kaylor conducted with him via Zoom. Send us your comments and questions at http://podcast@wesleyancovenant.org and follow us on Twitter @WCAPod. Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform! To learn more about the Wesleyan Covenant Association, check out our website.
The 2021 WCA Global Gathering: Krystl Gauld
May 20, 2021 • Hosts: Bob Kaylor and Stephanie Greenwald
Krystl Gauld is one of the dynamic young leaders in the Wesleyan Covenant Association and her talk "Audacious: Sharing the Faith with Who?" at the 2021 Global Gathering challenged everyone to follow Peter's example and take up residence with people who are not like us and who need Jesus. Krystl is Executive Director of Dignity Housing in Philadelphia and is working on her Doctor of Theology degree at Evangelical Seminary in Myerstown, PA. Send us your comments and questions at http://podcast@wesleyancovenant.org and follow us on Twitter @WCAPod. To learn more about the Wesleyan Covenant Association and to join us, visit our website.
The 2021 Global Gathering: Dr. Tim Tennent
May 6, 2021 • Hosts: Stephanie Greenwald and Bob Kaylor
Over the next several weeks we'll be sharing audio and interviews from each of the tremendous speakers who addressed the WCA Global Gathering at Frazer Memorial UMC in Montgomery, Alabama, on May 1, 2021. First up is Dr. Tim Tennent, President of Asbury Theological Seminary, and his talk "Called and Sent: The Great Commission." Email us your questions and comments at http://podcast@wesleyancovenant.org and follow us on Twitter @WCAPod. To learn more about the Wesleyan Covenant Association or to join us go to our website.
Recap of the 2021 Global Legislative Assembly
May 1, 2021 • Hosts: Stephanie Greenwald and Bob Kaylor
Hear interviews and a recap from the April 30, 2021 Global Legislative Assembly of the Wesleyan Covenant Association, including a recap of some important resolutions passed by the body. Send your questions and comments to http://podcast@wesleyancovenant.org and follow us on Twitter @WCAPod.
A Preview of the 2021 WCA Global Gathering with Carolyn Moore
April 20, 2021 • Hosts: Bob Kaylor and Stephanie Greenwald
On May 1, 2021, the Global Gathering of the Wesleyan Covenant Association will take place at Frazer Memorial UMC in Montgomery, Alabama. The day will feature a great line-up of speakers who will address the theme "Go Global!" and showcase the excitement we feel around the formation of the Global Methodist Church. On April 30, delegates from WCA Chapters will gather in Montgomery for the Global Legislative Assembly and discuss the continuing work of the WCA as we move forward in forming the new denomination. Carolyn Moore, Chair of the WCA Council, talks with Bob and Stephanie about these gatherings and about what's happening with the WCA Council as we await the launch of a new Church. Register to attend the WCA Global Gathering in person or online on the WCA website.
Accountable Discipleship: Putting the Method Back in Methodism
April 15, 2021 • Hosts: Bob Kaylor and Stephanie Greenwald
What's the real "method" in Methodism? In this episode, Stephanie Greenwald interviews co-host Bob Kaylor, who chaired the WCA's Accountable Discipleship Task Force. Bob and Stephanie talk about the Methodist way of disciple-making and about some bold proposals from the Task Force for making accountable discipleship small groups the centerpiece for membership in the new Methodism. Read the report of the WCA Accountable Discipleship Task Force here.
Perfect Love: Entire Sanctification and the Future of Methodism with Kevin Watson
April 1, 2021 • Hosts: Bob Kaylor and Stephanie Greenwald
In his forthcoming book, Perfect Love: Recovering Entire Sanctification--The Lost Power of the Methodist Movement, Kevin Watson argues that "above all else, God raised up the people called Methodist to preach, teach, and experience one core doctrine"--which is entire sanctification or "Christian perfection." He goes on to say that "any form of Methodism that is not connected to the doctrine of entire sanctification has no future." What is entire sanctification, how do we move toward it, and what are the implications of this doctrine for the future of the Global Methodist Church? Listen in as Kevin discusses these questions and more with hosts Bob Kaylor and Stephanie Greenwald. Perfect Love is set to release in May 2021. Check the Seedbed website for updates and to pre-order your copy.