In this episode of the Dulin Weekly Podcast, Pastor James Henry continues the exploration of the Wesleyan Quadrilateral by reflecting on tradition, inviting listeners to see it not as a confining force but as a well from which faith can draw wisdom, nourishment, and guidance. Acknowledging the ways tradition has sometimes harmed or excluded, he reframes it as a living conversation shaped by those who have gone before us—prayers prayed, practices formed, and institutions built in response to human need. Drawing on the Methodist story and the legacy of John Wesley, the episode explores how traditions like worship practices, theological language, education, healthcare, and communal rituals have evolved over time, offering both gifts to receive and elements to re-examine or release. Ultimately, tradition is presented as one voice among others—alongside scripture, reason, and experience—that helps believers make faith their own while faithfully passing it on to future generations.

In this episode of the Dulin Weekly Podcast, Pastor James reflects on Reason as one of the four elements of the Wesleyan Quadrilateral. Far from being the enemy of faith, reason is described as a God-given gift that helps us interpret, discern, and live out our faith in real life. Drawing on Wesleyan theology and everyday experience, the episode explores how reason works alongside Scripture, Tradition, and Experience to move faith from abstract belief into faithful practice—especially in loving God and neighbor. Rather than offering certainty or control, reason invites humility, curiosity, and discernment, helping us ask what love looks like here and now. Listeners are encouraged to let reason be a companion in the coming week, guiding thoughtful, loving responses in the midst of life’s complexities.

In this episode of the Dulin Weekly Podcast, Pastor James Henry begins the new year by introducing a short series on the Wesleyan Quadrilateral, focusing first on experience as a foundational way people encounter and understand God. Drawing on Wesleyan theology, scripture, and lived reality, James reflects on how faith is not formed abstractly but emerges through the concrete experiences of our lives—shaped by our stories, wounds, joys, and bodies. He challenges the idea of pure objectivity in faith, noting that we always approach scripture, tradition, and reason through the lens of experience, and emphasizes that God meets us where we are through prevenient grace, accompanying us in every moment of life. Encouraging listeners not to diminish their own experiences, James affirms that God is present in the good, the bad, and the ordinary, inviting healing and transformation through lived encounter. The episode sets the stage for upcoming reflections on reason, tradition, and scripture, while grounding the conversation in the everyday reality of how faith is truly lived.