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Un-Tied Methodism

Un-Tied Methodism

By: Dr. Ashley Boggan Dreff- Host; Jay Rollins- Producer
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 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.2025 General Commission on Archives and History Christianity Spirituality World
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  • Before they were recognized, they were leading

    Before they were recognized, they were leading
    Mar 21 2026
    As our yearlong “Women in Methodism” series continues on “Un-Tied Methodism,” Dr. Ashley Boggan talks with historian Dr. Ellen Blue about the Methodist women, deaconesses, and mission leaders who fed the hungry, served immigrants, built institutions, shaped social work, and pushed the church toward change. Their work was often dismissed, their records were often lost, and … Continue reading "Before they were recognized, they were leading"
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    42 mins
  • Crossing oceans and confronting power: The audacious faith of Dorothy Ripley

    Crossing oceans and confronting power: The audacious faith of Dorothy Ripley
    Feb 19 2026
    Join us as “Un-Tied Methodism” continues its yearlong series celebrating 70 years of women’s ordination in Methodism. Long before women’s ordination was formally recognized, Dorothy Ripley was already preaching in bold and radical ways. She crossed the Atlantic Ocean 19 times, chastised President Thomas Jefferson for being an enslaver and was the first woman to … Continue reading "Crossing oceans and confronting power: The audacious faith of Dorothy Ripley"
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    37 mins
  • From Susanna Wesley to Dorothy Ripley: Women, calling and courage

    From Susanna Wesley to Dorothy Ripley: Women, calling and courage
    Jan 29 2026
    Join us as “Un-Tied Methodism” begins a yearlong series celebrating 70 years of women’s ordination in Methodism. Dr. Ashley Boggan welcomes historians Rev. Dr. Paul Chilcote and Rev. Dr. Donna Fowler-Marchant to look at the women who laid the groundwork long before ordination was possible. From Susanna Wesley’s overlooked theological brilliance to the bold preaching of Sarah Crosby, … Continue reading "From Susanna Wesley to Dorothy Ripley: Women, calling and courage"
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    50 mins
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