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Episode Synopsis
The Influence of the Moravians on John Wesley: A Journey of Faith and Self-Discovery In this episode of the Noble American Lives Podcast, host Bill Benson reads from Chapter 5, 'John Wesley Visits Hernhut,' of his book The Parallel Lives of the Noble American Religious Thinkers and Believers: Thomas Paine vs. George Whitefield. The chapter details John Wesley's transformative experiences with the Moravians in London and Hernhut, Germany, in 1738, including his interactions with Peter Böhler and Count Nicholas Ludwig von Zinzendorf. Wesley's evolving spiritual journey and the impact of Moravian practices on him are highlighted. The episode concludes with Wesley's renewed ministry in London, where his dynamic preaching began to draw significant attention. (00:42) Overview of the First Book (01:10) Roger Williams and Cotton Mather (02:40) Thomas Paine and George Whitefield (04:30) John Wesley Visits Hernhut (06:32) Wesley's Spiritual Journey (11:18) The Moravian Influence 20:14 Wesley's Return to London
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