Why do Methodists use Welch’s grape juice for communion? What is with the cross and flame logo? Explore these questions and more as we examine the roots of the United Methodist Church (and it’s predecessor denominations) to understand why the UMC is the way that it is…and where it might be going. Dr. Ashley Boggan D. hosts this production of the General Commission on Archives and History of the UMC.
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Dr. Ashley Boggan Dreff- Host; Jay Rollins- Producer
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history · religion & spirituality · religion & spirituality
Historian, author and retired United Methodist elder Patricia J. Thompson has spent decades uncovering the stories of women who broke barriers in Methodism — and discovering how easily those stories can be lost. In this episode of “Un-Tied Methodism,” Thompson joins Dr. Ashley Boggan to discuss the women who were “firsts,” the challenge of preserving … Continue reading "Called, courageous and often overlooked" (https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/un-tied-methodism-podcast)
27 Aug 2026
From a printing press to a nation: The story of the Christian Advocate
On Sept. 9, 1826, the first issue of the Christian Advocate rolled off the press in New York City, launching a Methodist newspaper that would become the most widely read periodical on the continent. The Rev. Stefanie Bennett, senior pastor at John Street UMC, and the Rev. Brian Milford, president and publisher of the United … Continue reading "From a printing press to a nation: The story of the Christian Advocate" (https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/un-tied-methodism-podcast)
24 Jul 2026
From the archives: The intertwining of Methodism with Revolutionary War-era America
Today’s episode is from our archives, first released in February 2025, where we discuss the historical intertwining of religion and politics in America, particularly from a Methodist standpoint, as well as how Methodism impacted Revolutionary War-era Manhattan and Boston. It’s definitely on topic this month as the United States of America celebrates its 250th anniversary! … Continue reading "From the archives: The intertwining of Methodism with Revolutionary War-era America" (https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/un-tied-methodism-podcast)
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