How Did Churches Start Using Grape Juice for Communion?

Adriel Sanchez explains the surprising history behind the modern movement of churches using grape juice instead of wine for communion, and how it was spearheaded by Dr. Thomas Bramwell Welch of Welch's Grape Juice in the 1900s. PARTNER WITH US - When you become a partner today, you'll receive two remarkable books as our thanks: Rediscovering the Holy Spirit by Dr. Michael Horton and Praying with Jesus by Pastor Adriel Sanchez. We believe these books can guide you into a clearer understanding of the Spirit's work and a richer prayer life.

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How Did Churches Start Using Grape Juice for Communion? is an episode from Core Christianity by Aaron Simon.

This episode is 11:44 long.

This episode was published on Jan 7, 2026.

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