PlainSpoken
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 389
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.6/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Male
Listener location: USA
Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data
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plainspokenpod@substack.com
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Host
Jeffrey Rickman - Christian commentator focused on American Methodism, Christianity, theology, and church controversies.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Todd Christine - Christian Apologetics, Wesleyan Theology, Discipleship, Engaging Young People, And Defending The Faith With Gentleness And Hope.
Joel Webb - Abortion, The Sanctity Of Human Life, Pregnancy Resource Centers, Pastoral Care, Pro-life Ministry, And Medical Assistance In Dying.
Daniel Rickman - Articles Of Faith, The Purpose Of Theological Documents, Christian Formation, And Wesleyan Theology.
Tim Prather - Articles Of Faith, Christian Education, Sin, And Forming The Next Generation Of Believers.
Richie Clark - Articles Of Faith, Sacramental Theology, Baptism, The Unpardonable Sin, And Wesleyan Theology.
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Episodes
Lost the Lawsuit, Planted a Church: Joe DiPaolo’s Year
October 26, 2026
.] Joe DiPaolo has been on PlainSpoken more than almost anyone. He, Odell and Lonnie were my core crew for Considering Charlotte. This week he came back to tell what has happened since: an early retirement, a lost lawsuit, a new church, and a new appointment as a Global Methodist presiding elder. What follows is a written recap of our conversation.Four Years EarlyThe last many of you heard from Joe, he was still inside the United Methodist Church, helping everybody see clearly what was happen...
The Articles of Faith | Considering Johannesburg Ep. 5
October 24, 2026
Considering Johannesburg, Episode 5. Watch the full episode above. The free discussion guide is here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1svQ8jWm7acuCs85jaNOZUH1nnW07v98B/view?usp=drive_link. On the last morning of the General Conference in Johannesburg, Bishop Jeff Greenway told the delegates how the church most of us came out of got its doctrine. In 1968 the Methodists and the Evangelical United Brethren came together, and each brought its own statement of faith. They were supposed to be made ...
Why Did George Washington Skip Communion?
October 23, 2026
A Week of AnxietyAlan Kreider’s The Patient Ferment of the Early Church has shaped me more than most books. The early Christians of Saint Cyprian’s day did not negotiate with the world: no coercion, no force, no violence. Then came Saint Augustine, and a church elevated to operate alongside the state. Sixteen centuries later, we’re still sorting out the relationship.I’m a Global Methodist elder, and ours is largely a postmillennial tradition. We don’t just wait for Jesus to save us from a col...
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the email for PlainSpoken?
The publicly listed email for PlainSpoken: plainspokenpod@substack.com.
How many listeners does PlainSpoken have?
Podseeker estimates PlainSpoken reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for PlainSpoken?
PlainSpoken typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Clergy, Methodist or Wesleyan theologians, Christian authors, ministry leaders, and practitioners with direct experience in church life, apologetics, pastoral care, denominational governance, or pro-life ministry. Common among recent guests: Published a book or theological resource; Held a clergy, church, or ministry leadership role; Led a specialized Christian ministry or educational program. Recent guests include Todd Christine, Joel Webb, and Daniel Rickman.
How hard is it to get booked on PlainSpoken?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does PlainSpoken cover?
Recent episodes cover Religion, Christianity, Methodism, Apologetics, and Abortion. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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