The Spirit of Old Jeffery_ John Wesley & The Epworth Poltergeist

In December 1716, a devout and orderly household in Lincolnshire, England, became the epicenter of a terrifying supernatural siege. The Epworth Rectory, home to the prominent Wesley family, was suddenly plagued by violent knockings, disembodied footsteps, groans, and the bizarre sounds of iron money smashing onto the floor. The family soon realized they weren’t dealing with a simple draft or a prankster—they were sharing their home with an aggressive entity they affectionately, yet fearfully, named "Old Jeffery."​In this gripping episode of The Dark Show Horror, your host Ben Comore journeys back to the 18th century to unpack The Spirit of Old Jeffery: John Wesley & The Epworth Poltergeist. We dig into the meticulously preserved journals, letters, and eyewitness accounts of the Wesley family, including a young John Wesley, who would grow up to found the Methodist Church. Was this a genuine demonic infestation, a classic poltergeist centering around the teenage Wesley daughters, or a terrifying haunting born of political and religious tensions?​Inside This Episode:​The Siege of Epworth: The escalating timeline of terror that plagued the Wesley rectory for over two months.​Who was "Old Jeffery"?: The local legends surrounding the identity of the spirit and why it targeted the family.​A Family’s Journals: A deep dive into the firsthand accounts written by Mrs. Susanna Wesley and her children detailing their direct interactions with the entity.​The Spiritual Legacy: How witnessing this undeniable paranormal activity deeply influenced John Wesley’s views on the supernatural and the afterlife forever.​Step Into the Darkness With Us​If you love exploring the terrifying crossroads where religious history meets undeniable paranormal phenomena, pull up a chair and join our community:​Subscribe & Follow: Don't let the spirits pass you by. Hit follow on Spreaker to ensure every new nightmare is delivered straight to your feed.​Download & Listen Offline: Settling in for a storm or walking a lonely path? Download this episode now to keep the horror with you wherever you go.​Watch the Shadows for More: Keep your notifications turned on. Regular content is continuously creeping out of the vaults, and Ben Comore has many more historical graves to exhume.​Where to Stream The Dark Show Horror​Take The Dark Show Horror with you into the unknown. Share the terror with fellow horror and history buffs on your favorite platform:​Apple Podcasts​Spotify​iHeartRadio​Amazon Music​Castbox​...and all other major podcast networks!​Host Note: "When the devil knocks on a man of God's door, the echoes can be heard for centuries. Listen closely to the walls tonight." — Ben Comore​Category: Horror History | Poltergeists & Hauntings | Religious AnomaliesHost: Ben ComorePodcast: The Dark Show Horror