What is Universalism? Exploring the Theology of Universal Salvation | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 050

In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. T.J. FitzGerald and Rev. Beth Dana dive into the theological roots and modern-day relevance of Universalism within Unitarian Universalism. 🙌

They ask the bold question: “If Jesus came to save all, are we already saved?” From John Murray’s radical message of universal salvation in early America to Hosea Ballou’s tender imagery of a loving God, join the ministers as they explore the rich history and evolving theology behind the belief that no soul is ever damned.

What You’ll Learn:
What is Universalism and where did it come from?
The difference between “Restorationist” and “Ultra-Universalist” views
Why early Universalists were kicked out of pulpits and how some modern ministers still hide their universalist belief
How Universalism shaped the identity of Unitarian Universalism
Why we believe in original goodness, not original sin

Tiny Pulpit Talks is a podcast series from First Unitarian Church of Dallas that takes a behind-the-scenes look at ministry from a Unitarian Universalist perspective. This is a rare opportunity to see what goes into crafting meaningful and inspirational sermons, learn how worship comes together each Sunday, and explore the many facets of spiritual leadership. Subscribe to get updates about new episodes here on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.