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This community is for people who want to support the work and ministry of Jeffrey Rickman. The PlainSpoken project is aimed at building up the church catholic and the Wesleyan tradition in particular. It values truth and dignity above all things and is an intentional effort to raise the level of discourse in the midst of conflict and disagreement.
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GMC Articles of Faith Panel 2 - April 17, 2026

Doctrine matters. Today's panel is prepared to explain how and why the language of the draft "Articles of Faith" document matters. It stands in a line of other doctrinal formulae that have had real world impacts. It is a helpful thing to listen to smart and faithful people talk through things. You might should take the time to reflect on these things with these gentlemen.

If you would like to download your own copy of the proposed doctrinal document, you can find it at: https://form.jotform.com/260904509662056

Matt O'Reilly actually published a piece in Firebrand this week on the topic of Article V. If you haven't already read it, you can find it here: https://firebrandmag.com/articles/how-should-we-speak-of-human-nature-a-question-for-the-global-methodist-church

I will be hosting a few of these things. Let me know what other guests you think I should invite. I'm looking for women, so connect them to me at [email protected].

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A Pan-Methodist Approach to Gender & Sexuality - A Conversation w/ Debra Baty

Debra Baty is the head of Resources 4 Redemption, which is an effort aimed at spreading good information about sexual orientation and gender identity. She recently published an article about “sexual fluidity” and how it impacts our sanctification in Firebrand Magazine. It is a good piece, and Debra does worthy work. All believers in the West have to contend with the artificial ideas of the sexual revolution. There is nowhere we can go that these issues do not impact us. The only way out is through.

Debra has a personal story that is quite compelling. She is a trustworthy, thoughtful, and conscientious resource. All covenant Christian bodies need to know where they stand on these things, lest the evil one sow confusion. Now is the time to reflect upon these things. Days are coming when what we believe will be put to the test. If we have not prepared, then we cannot expect to prevail.

Resources 4 Redemption can be found at https://substack.com/@resources4redemption

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I didn't realize until I finished this morning's live stream that it got cut off pretty early in the stream. It should have made me suspicious when the viewer count stayed the same and I wasn't getting any more comments. Anyway, I recorded the whole thing and have reposted it here for you. I'll clip up the two main portions and post them on YouTube later today. Sorry for the snafu, y'all. There was a small power surge and something about that threw Rumble off. Tomorrow should be normal. God bless you all!

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New Segment: Considering Charlotte

Hey friends, this morning I'm officially announcing a new series that should continue forward on a weekly basis until shortly before the upcoming UMC General Conference Session.

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My Internet service provider crapped out about an hour ago and doesn’t seem to be coming back. I’m afraid I have no option but to sit and enjoy the morning with my wife. Plan on joining me on Monday morning! Go to worship with a biblical body of believers this Sunday!

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