Is Your Heart Strangely Warmed?

In this Valentine's Day/Ash Wednesday episode, Jenny and Phil discuss the life and ministry of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, with Rev. Elizabeth Moseley. They explore the concept of Wesley's heart being strangely warmed and how it transformed his faith and ministry. They highlight Wesley's emphasis on both personal faith, social holiness, and community engagement, as well as his ongoing journey of growth and development.

They also get a little vulnerable and share personal reflections on moments when their own hearts were strangely warmed. The episode begins and ends with Jenny reading the poem "Halfway There" by Kate Baer.

Wishing you all a Happy Valentine's Day, Ash Wednesday, and a blessed lenten journey.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:01 John Wesley and the Methodist Movement
17:06 John Wesley's Heart Strangely Warmed
21:21 Reading from John Wesley's Journal
25:22 Continual Growth and Development
35:58 Personal Reflections
37:15 Personal Experiences with Emotional Moments
38:13 Discovering a Call to Ministry
39:02 The Power of Religious Experience
41:29 Finding Clarity and Joy
43:38 Spiritual Direction and Connection to Nature
46:01 Prayer and Waiting for Assurance
50:33 The Importance of Storytelling
53:53 Taking Action and Trusting God
54:40 Closing Remarks and Poem