Wesley Pilgrimage Reflections with Rev. Hannah Howell and Rev. Blake Smarr

In this episode, Hannah Howell and Blake Smarr reflect on their pilgrimage through England, retracing Wesleyan history, and explore how the experience deepened their faith, understanding of history, and sense of community. They discuss the spiritual insights, surprising discoveries, and ongoing impact of walking in the footsteps of John Wesley.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction: The Wesleyan pilgrimage

01:38 Meet Hannah Howell and Blake Smarr

03:43 Hopes for the pilgrimage

05:17 Discovering new sides of John Wesley

07:22 Letting go of expectations and being present

08:44 Spiritual moments at Epworth and Aldersgate

12:30 Susanna Wesley's influence and daily discipline

15:33 Oxford, the Holy Club, and forming a personal faith

19:52 Communion and the connection across generations