WesWorld - An Asbury Seminary Podcast
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">A biweekly podcast about all things Wesleyan and beyond. Hosted by Maggie Ulmer, Dr. Scott Kisker, and Dr. David Watson.</p>
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May 26, 2026
Are We Worse Than the Devil | WesWorld Podcast Ep. 11
Are human beings fundamentally good—or completely sinful?In this episode of WesWorld, Dr. David Watson, Dr. Scott Kisker and Dr. Tesia Mallory tackle one of the most important questions in Christianity: 👉 What does it mean to be human? This deep dive into theological anthropology explores:*The difference between being created good vs. being morally fallen*Sin, grace, and the image of God*What John Wesley really taught about human nature*Why this matters for issues like:-Human dignity-Assisted suicide-Gender identity-Transhumanism The conversation also addresses a recent theological debate about whether humans are “fundamentally good” and clarifies the Wesleyan view of total depravity and prevenient grace.If you're wrestling with questions about identity, sin, salvation, or modern culture, this episode gives a thoughtful, biblically grounded framework. KEY TOPICS COVERED0:00 Introduction & controversy overview2:00 What is theological anthropology?5:00 Are humans created good? (Genesis 1)10:00 Moral goodness vs ontological goodness12:00 John Wesley on sin and depravity20:00 The image of God—lost or marred?27:00 Human dignity and ethical implications30:00 Nietzsche and modern secular culture37:00 Identity, sexuality, and moral order41:00 Transhumanism and redefining humanity45:00 Hope, revival, and the Holy Spirit MENTIONSResponsible Grace — Randy MaddoxThe Desecration of Man — Carl TrumanThree Worlds of Evangelicalism — Aaron Renn ASBURY SEMINARY LINKSPodcasts: https://asbury.to/podcastsWebsite: https://asburyseminary.edu/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AsburySeminary/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asburyseminaryTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asburyseminary Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official position of Asbury Theological Seminary. The material presented is for general information purposes only.
May 12, 2026
Protestant History with Scott Kisker | WesWorld Podcast Ep.10
Maggie Ulmer, Dr. Scott Kisker, and Dr. David Watson tackle a deceptively simple question: Why are we Protestants? The conversation explores Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Anglicanism, and Protestant traditions, engaging topics such as papal infallibility, the Magisterium, Marian doctrines, purgatory, the Eucharist, beauty and aesthetics, ecclesial authority, and the legacy of the Protestant Reformation. Along the way, the hosts reflect on John Wesley’s theology, Methodist holiness, class and band meetings, accountability, sanctification, and the formation practices that once made Methodism a compelling spiritual movement. They contrast these practices with modern consumer Christianity and ask whether Methodism can recover the depth, discipline, and doctrinal clarity needed to speak persuasively to younger generations. MENTIONS The Early Methodist Class Meeting: Its Origins and Significance — David Lowes Watson Why I Am Protestant — Beth Felker Jones ASBURY SEMINARY LINKS Podcasts: https://asbury.to/podcasts Website: https://asburyseminary.edu/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AsburySeminary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asburyseminary TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asburyseminary Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official position of Asbury Theological Seminary. The material presented is for general information purposes only. #WesWorldPodcast #AsburySeminary #WesleyanTheology #Christian
April 28, 2026
Was Constantine Really That Bad? | WesWorld Podcast Ep.9
In this episode of WesWorld, Maggie Ulmer, Dr. Scott Kisker, and Dr. David Watson examine the figure of Constantine, the legalization of Christianity, and the long‑term theological and political consequences of church‑empire entanglement. The hosts explore the persecution of early Christians, the Council of Nicaea, the development of Trinitarian doctrine, and modern critiques of “Constantinianism.” Along the way, they address common misconceptions such as the claim that Constantine invented Christian orthodoxy and consider why doctrinal debates mattered deeply for salvation, worship, and the character of God.The conversation draws on early church history, Wesleyan theology, and political theology to probe how Christian faith relates to power, governance, and public witness past and present. MENTIONSThe Road to Nicaea - Podcast (Ben Wyatt)https://roadtonicaea.com/ The Ancients (History Focus series)https://shows.acast.com/the-ancients The Desire of the Nations — Oliver O’Donovanhttps://www.cambridge.org/core/books/desire-of-the-nations/8CC8CEB4F43E5A57C4A07C93C7142559 ASBURY SEMINARY LINKS: Website: https://asburyseminary.edu/Podcasts: https://asbury.to/podcastsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AsburySeminary/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asburyseminaryTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asburyseminary Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official position of Asbury Theological Seminary. The material presented is for general information purposes only. #WesWorldPodcast #Christian #Faith #AsburySeminary #Church #Theology
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