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Nazarene Archives ep 65: George Coulter, former General Superintendent on revival

This recording features General Superintendent George Coulter from the February 1979 edition of the Minister's Tape Club. He begins by expressing his appreciation for the Church of the Nazarene's positive factors, including the generosity of its members, the love expressed toward pastors, a sound organizational structure, and the centrality of its holiness message.
However, Dr. Coulter expresses deep concern over the church's dismally small overall growth rate, which suggests a greater problem with retaining members than with recruiting new ones.
This leads to his primary conviction: the Church of the Nazarene desperately needs a heaven-sent revival. He warns that the church could become barren, powerless, and spiritually bankrupt if it loses its vitality.
Dr. Coulter emphasizes that this needed revival is not a program or a meeting, but an inner, personal quickening and renewal that must first begin with the ministers. He challenges them to exhibit credibility, humility, and Christ's likeness, rise above selfishness, and live by God's prescription: to humble themselves and pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways. He pleads for a return to the joy and vitality the church once experienced.
 
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Nate Gilmore has a conversation with Justin Pickard and Jana Burnham about NYC 2026

In this episode, listen in for a behind-the-scenes look at the planning for NYC 2026 in Salt Lake City. The theme of NYC 2026 is Wonder and will take place from July 1 to July 5. Justin has asked that our listeners dedicate time to pray for this event each day at 8:26 pm or 20:26 international time.
 
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Nazarene Archives ep 64: William Greathouse on the preaching ministry

In this episode, listen to William Greathouse give an informal talk about the importance of preaching. He addresses the challenge many pastors feel, where other pressing responsibilities seem to push the pulpit ministry into the background. Dr. Greathouse firmly argues why this is a serious error and why preaching is the minister's most important task. Nothing else, he says, can compensate for failure in the pulpit.
 
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Nate Gilmore has a conversation with Carl McCann, District Superintendent of British Isles South District

In this episode, Nate Gilmore has a conversation with Carl McCann, District Superintendent of British Isles South District for the Church of the Nazarene. 
 
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Jim Ritchie has a conversation with Joyce Tempel, Global Missions Mobilization Coordinator

In this episode, Jim Ritchie, Global Missions director, has a conversation with Joyce Tempel, Global Missions Mobilization Coordinator. 
 
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Crystal Gibbons has a conversation with Aggie Muaror

Crystal Gibbons has a conversation with Aggie Muaror. Rev. Muaror has served in a variety of leadership roles in the Asia-Pacific region and currently serves alongside her husband, Kafoa Muaror, Regional Director of Asia-Pacific.
 
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Sermon from Daryl Blank, Lead Pastor at Springdale Church of the Nazarene on Psalm 27

In this episode, listen to Daryl Blank, Lead Pastor at Springdale Church of the Nazarene, preach from Psalm 27. In this sermon, Rev. Blank addresses the violence experienced in America this past week and expresses his heart for communicating God’s goodness in a broken world.
This sermon starts after the reading of Psalms 27.
 
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Wesley Sermon - On Mourning for the Dead

On this episode, listen to an audio production of John Wesley’s sermon from 2 Samuel 12:23. This sermon was accessed from the Wesley Center Online. It was edited by George Lyons with formatting by Ryan Danker for the Wesley Center for Applied Theology.
The Wesley Center Online website is a collection of historical and scholarly resources about the Wesleyan Tradition, theology, Christianity, and the Nazarene church hosted by the Wesley Center for Applied Theology at Northwest Nazarene University.
We are thankful for the work of Richard Thompson in overseeing this repository.
 
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Nazarene Archives ep 63: Mildred Bangs Wynkoop lecture 19 on the Atonement

Lecture nineteen, the final lecture, of a series on the 'Doctrine of Atonement', delivered by Dr. Mildred Bangs Wynkoop during the fall of 1979 at Nazarene Theological Seminary.
Dr. Wynkoop was a remarkable voice in the Church of the Nazarene—a writer, pastor, missionary, and theologian whose influence still resonates today. Her most celebrated works are Foundations of Wesleyan-Arminian Theology and A Theology of Love: The Dynamic of Wesleyanism, both of which continue to shape contemporary Wesleyan thought.
Her ministry journey spanned the globe and the academy. She pastored churches in California and Oregon, taught at George Fox Evangelical Seminary, and served as the founding president of Japan Nazarene Theological Seminary. She also taught in Taiwan before returning to the United States to serve as Professor of Theology at Trevecca Nazarene College (1966–1976) and later at Nazarene Theological Seminary (1976–1979).
Throughout her century-long life and ministry, Dr. Wynkoop met Phineas Bresee, studied under H. Orton Wiley and Olive Winchester left a profound impact on generations of students and colleagues across four Nazarene institutions—having studied at Point Loma Nazarene University and Northwest Nazarene University, and having taught at Trevecca Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary.
*These recordings, captured initially in 1979, have been substantially restored. While Dr. Wynkoop’s voice has been clarified, student questions during Q&A segments may be difficult to discern. Her responses, however, remain clear and impactful.*
 
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A Conversation with David Gilmour, Lead Pastor at Llay Church of the Nazarene

Rev. David Gilmour is the lead pastor at Llay Church of the Nazarene in Llay, Wales. Along with his role as a lead pastor, Rev. Gilmour also serves the British Isles South District as their district secretary and content creator.
 
*Michelle Lynam did make Nate aware of the global advent materials, but he forgot!* To access these materials, click here 
 
Book recommendations from Rev. Gilmour for 2025:
Sacred:
Wholeness in Christ- William Greathouse
Bullies and Saints- John Dickson
The God Plot: Living with holy imagination- Timothy Green
The Missional Leader- Alan Roxburgh and Fred Romanuk
The Pastor as Theological Steward- ed Al Truesdale
Non-Fiction
One day, everyone will always have been against this- Omar El Akkad
How Much is Enough? - Edward Skidelsky and Robert Skidelsky
The Science of Storytelling- Will Storr
The World in 2050- Laurence Smith
The Rise of Christianity- Rodney Stark
Fiction
The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire- Chris Kempshall
Men at Arms- Terry Pratchett
A Practical Guide to Conquering the World- KJ Parker
Cypher- John French
Wool- Hugh Howey
Below are social media accounts to follow Llay Church of the Nazarene and connect with Rev. Gilmour
https://www.facebook.com/LlayCommunityChurch
https://www.instagram.com/llaynazarene/
https://www.youtube.com/@llaynazarene
https://www.facebook.com/dgilmour325 
 
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Nazarene Archives ep 62: Mildred Bangs Wynkoop lecture 18 on the Atonement

Lecture eighteen of a series on the 'Doctrine of Atonement', delivered by Dr. Mildred Bangs Wynkoop during the fall of 1979 at Nazarene Theological Seminary.
Dr. Wynkoop was a remarkable voice in the Church of the Nazarene—a writer, pastor, missionary, and theologian whose influence still resonates today. Her most celebrated works are Foundations of Wesleyan-Arminian Theology and A Theology of Love: The Dynamic of Wesleyanism, both of which continue to shape contemporary Wesleyan thought.
Her ministry journey spanned the globe and the academy. She pastored churches in California and Oregon, taught at George Fox Evangelical Seminary, and served as the founding president of Japan Nazarene Theological Seminary. She also taught in Taiwan before returning to the United States to serve as Professor of Theology at Trevecca Nazarene College (1966–1976) and later at Nazarene Theological Seminary (1976–1979).
Throughout her century-long life and ministry, Dr. Wynkoop met Phineas Bresee, studied under H. Orton Wiley and Olive Winchester left a profound impact on generations of students and colleagues across four Nazarene institutions—having studied at Point Loma Nazarene University and Northwest Nazarene University, and having taught at Trevecca Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary.
*These recordings, captured initially in 1979, have been substantially restored. While Dr. Wynkoop’s voice has been clarified, student questions during Q&A segments may be difficult to discern. Her responses, however, remain clear and impactful.*
 
 
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A Conversation with Joel Chopp on Thomas Aquinas

In this episode, Nate Gilmore interviews Joel Chopp, professor of historical and systematic theology at Asbury Theological Seminary.
 
To read his article in Holiness Today, click here:
 
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Nazarene Archives ep 61: Mildred Bangs Wynkoop lecture 17 on the Atonement

Lecture seventeen of a series on the 'Doctrine of Atonement', delivered by Dr. Mildred Bangs Wynkoop during the fall of 1979 at Nazarene Theological Seminary.
Dr. Wynkoop was a remarkable voice in the Church of the Nazarene—a writer, pastor, missionary, and theologian whose influence still resonates today. Her most celebrated works are Foundations of Wesleyan-Arminian Theology and A Theology of Love: The Dynamic of Wesleyanism, both of which continue to shape contemporary Wesleyan thought.
Her ministry journey spanned the globe and the academy. She pastored churches in California and Oregon, taught at George Fox Evangelical Seminary, and served as the founding president of Japan Nazarene Theological Seminary. She also taught in Taiwan before returning to the United States to serve as Professor of Theology at Trevecca Nazarene College (1966–1976) and later at Nazarene Theological Seminary (1976–1979).
Throughout her century-long life and ministry, Dr. Wynkoop met Phineas Bresee, studied under H. Orton Wiley and Olive Winchester left a profound impact on generations of students and colleagues across four Nazarene institutions—having studied at Point Loma Nazarene University and Northwest Nazarene University, and having taught at Trevecca Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary.
*These recordings, captured initially in 1979, have been substantially restored. While Dr. Wynkoop’s voice has been clarified, student questions during Q&A segments may be difficult to discern. Her responses, however, remain clear and impactful.*
*lecture 16 was not able to be recovered* 
 
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A Conversation with Mark Coulter, lead pastor at the Valley Church

In this episode, Nate Gilmore has a conversation with Mark Coulter, lead pastor at the Valley Church of the Nazarene with campuses in Piqua, Troy, and Sydney, Ohio.
If you would like to email Mark with suggestions for rest or to learn more about multi-site campuses, mentoring, or anything else discussed please email him at:
mark.coulter@thevalley.church 
 
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RT Williams - "A Neglected Theme - Temptation"

RT Williams (1883-1946) was a minister and general superintendent in the Church of the Nazarene. Born in Texas, he became a minister in 1908 and later served as president of Texas Holiness University. He was the youngest person to be elected general superintendent of the Church of the Nazarene at age 33 and served in that role from 1916 until his death in 1946. 
 
"An appreication by BF Haynes
Dr. Williams has done the disciples of our Lord a distinct service in giving in printed form this dissertation on "Temptation." He enters the arena of the daily struggles of the believer and helps him along the most practical and needy lines of his life. Strange indeed that Temptation should ever have become a neglected theme, but it is true, as the author suggests. We admire the clear and logical and discriminating way in which the subject is treated in these pages."
 
This article was accessed on The Wesley Center Online, which is a collection of historical and scholarly resources about the Wesleyan Tradition, theology, Christianity, and the Nazarene church hosted by the Wesley Center for Applied Theology at Northwest Nazarene University.
We are thankful for the work of Richard Thompson in overseeing this repository.
 
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Nazarene Archives ep 60 : Mildred Bangs Wynkoop lecture 15 on the Atonement

Lecture fifteen of a series on the 'Doctrine of Atonement', delivered by Dr. Mildred Bangs Wynkoop during the fall of 1979 at Nazarene Theological Seminary.
Dr. Wynkoop was a remarkable voice in the Church of the Nazarene—a writer, pastor, missionary, and theologian whose influence still resonates today. Her most celebrated works are Foundations of Wesleyan-Arminian Theology and A Theology of Love: The Dynamic of Wesleyanism, both of which continue to shape contemporary Wesleyan thought.
Her ministry journey spanned the globe and the academy. She pastored churches in California and Oregon, taught at George Fox Evangelical Seminary, and served as the founding president of Japan Nazarene Theological Seminary. She also taught in Taiwan before returning to the United States to serve as Professor of Theology at Trevecca Nazarene College (1966–1976) and later at Nazarene Theological Seminary (1976–1979).
Throughout her century-long life and ministry, Dr. Wynkoop met Phineas Bresee, studied under H. Orton Wiley and Olive Winchester, and left a profound impact on generations of students and colleagues across four Nazarene institutions—having studied at Point Loma Nazarene University and Northwest Nazarene University, and having taught at Trevecca Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary.
*These recordings, captured initially in 1979, have been substantially restored. While Dr. Wynkoop’s voice has been clarified, student questions during Q&A segments may be difficult to discern. Her responses, however, remain clear and impactful.*
 
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A Conversation with Rev. David Snodgrass, Lead Pastor at HopePointe Church of the Nazarene

In this episode, Nate Gilmore has a conversation with Rev. David Snodgrass, lead pastor at HopePointe Church of the Nazarene in Greenville, South Carolina.
 
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Nazarene Archives ep 59: Mildred Bangs Wynkoop lecture 14 on the Atonement

Lecture fourteen of a series on the 'Doctrine of Atonement', delivered by Dr. Mildred Bangs Wynkoop during the fall of 1979 at Nazarene Theological Seminary.
Dr. Wynkoop was a remarkable voice in the Church of the Nazarene—a writer, pastor, missionary, and theologian whose influence still resonates today. Her most celebrated works are Foundations of Wesleyan-Arminian Theology and A Theology of Love: The Dynamic of Wesleyanism, both of which continue to shape contemporary Wesleyan thought.
Her ministry journey spanned the globe and the academy. She pastored churches in California and Oregon, taught at George Fox Evangelical Seminary, and served as the founding president of Japan Nazarene Theological Seminary. She also taught in Taiwan before returning to the United States to serve as Professor of Theology at Trevecca Nazarene College (1966–1976) and later at Nazarene Theological Seminary (1976–1979).
Throughout her century-long life and ministry, Dr. Wynkoop met Phineas Bresee, studied under H. Orton Wiley and Olive Winchester, and left a profound impact on generations of students and colleagues across four Nazarene institutions—having studied at Point Loma Nazarene University and Northwest Nazarene University, and having taught at Trevecca Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary.
*These recordings, captured initially in 1979, have been substantially restored. While Dr. Wynkoop’s voice has been clarified, student questions during Q&A segments may be difficult to discern. Her responses, however, remain clear and impactful.*
 
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A Conversation with Carla Sunberg and Franklin Cook on "Pulling Back the Curtain"

On this episode, director of Global Missions, Jim Ritchie, interviews Dr. Carla Sunberg, General Superintendent of the Church of the Nazarene, and Dr. Franklin Cook, former regional director of Eurasia for the Church of the Nazarene and founding editor of Holiness Today. Jim speaks with Dr. Sunberg and Dr. Cook about a book they recently co-authored, Pulling Back the Curtain on the Former Soviet Union (The Foundry Publishing).
This book chronicles the experiences of missionaries in the former Soviet Union following the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Iron Curtain. It details the challenges and efforts involved in establishing a ministry and sharing the gospel in this challenging world area.

Nazarene Archives ep 58: Mildred Bangs Wynkoop lecture 13 on the Atonement

Welcome to the Holiness Today podcast. In this archives episode, listen to lecture thirteen on the Doctrine of Atonement given by Mildred Bangs Wynkoop at Nazarene Theological Seminary in the fall of 1979.
Lecture fourteen of a series on the 'Doctrine of Atonement', delivered by Dr. Mildred Bangs Wynkoop during the fall of 1979 at Nazarene Theological Seminary.
Dr. Wynkoop was a remarkable voice in the Church of the Nazarene—a writer, pastor, missionary, and theologian whose influence still resonates today. Her most celebrated works are Foundations of Wesleyan-Arminian Theology and A Theology of Love: The Dynamic of Wesleyanism, both of which continue to shape contemporary Wesleyan thought.
Her ministry journey spanned the globe and the academy. She pastored churches in California and Oregon, taught at George Fox Evangelical Seminary, and served as the founding president of Japan Nazarene Theological Seminary. She also taught in Taiwan before returning to the United States to serve as Professor of Theology at Trevecca Nazarene College (1966–1976) and later at Nazarene Theological Seminary (1976–1979).
Throughout her century-long life and ministry, Dr. Wynkoop met Phineas Bresee, studied under H. Orton Wiley and Olive Winchester, and left a profound impact on generations of students and colleagues across four Nazarene institutions—having studied at Point Loma Nazarene University and Northwest Nazarene University, and having taught at Trevecca Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary.
*These recordings, captured initially in 1979, have been substantially restored. While Dr. Wynkoop’s voice has been clarified, student questions during Q&A segments may be difficult to discern. Her responses, however, remain clear and impactful.*
 
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