Episode 1 Recap: What Makes a Methodist?

In this foundational episode, Pastor Britt explores the core of Methodist identity—not in hierarchy or committees, but in a powerful, practical theology of grace. Through prevenient, justifying, and sanctifying grace, we discover that Methodism is a journey of discipleship shaped by community, accountability, and intentional structure. This isn’t just a history lesson—it’s a reminder that grace creates a people, not just personal piety.

Key Themes:

• The threefold movement of grace: prevenient, justifying, sanctifying

• Wesley’s vision of “social holiness”

• Class meetings and small groups as means of discipleship

• Structure as a channel of grace—not a hindrance to it

Takeaways:

1. Grace is the foundation of Methodist identity and mission.

2. Holiness is social—it happens in community, not in isolation.

3. Methodist polity exists to support discipleship, not bureaucracy.

4. Accountability and intentional structure are acts of grace.

Explore More:

• Crash Course – Christianity from Judaism to Constantine

• Overly Sarcastic Productions – Christianity in the Roman Empire

• Crash Course Philosophy – What is Justice?

Listen Now:

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