In this final reflection of the Wesleyan Quadrilateral series, Pastor James Henry turns to Scripture, inviting listeners to approach the Bible not primarily as a rulebook or proof-text, but as a living conversation partner through which God continues to speak. Drawing on the practice of Lectio Divina and the understanding of Scripture as emerging from inspired oral traditions, James reflects on the Bible as the faithful human attempt to express encounters with the Divine through story, poetry, prayer, and vision. He acknowledges Scripture’s deep authority while emphasizing that its meaning unfolds differently for each person, shaped by experience, reason, and community. Ultimately, he encourages listeners to read Scripture seriously, prayerfully, and openly—allowing it to question, comfort, challenge, and shape them as they seek to know God and themselves more deeply.

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.