The London Lyceum
The London Lyceum

The London Lyceum

Jordan Steffaniak

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The London Lyceum seeks to encourage serious thinking for a serious church by creating an intellectual culture of charity, curiosity, and critical thinking. Find out more about us at our website: www.thelondonlyceum.com

Recent Episodes

Backus, McCall, and Monck: Oh my! - Generally Particular Ep. 50
DEC 12, 2025
Backus, McCall, and Monck: Oh my! - Generally Particular Ep. 50
In this episode of Generally Particular, hosts Jake Stone and Jesse Owens discuss their experiences and insights from their recent academic endeavors, including challenges faced during their studies, reflections on Southern Seminary, and their participation in the ETS conference. They delve into the historical contributions of General Baptists, the theological decline narrative, and the ongoing tensions within Baptist life regarding Biblism and subscription. The conversation also touches on the historical context of Free Will Baptists, the significance of Isaac Bacchus during the American Revolution, and the debates surrounding the New Hampshire Confession. Finally, they reflect on Duke McCall's influence on Southern Baptist life and the importance of nuance in historical scholarship.Learn more about Jordan Steffaniak's first-time homebuyer seminar here.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Generally Particular Podcast02:47 Personal Updates and Academic Challenges06:01 Reflections on Graduation and Academic Experiences08:57 Exploring the ETS Conference and Research Insights12:02 Theological Contributions of General Baptists14:49 Tensions in Baptist Theology: Biblism vs. Subscription18:40 Historical Context of Free Will Baptists in America23:38 Navigating Historical Perspectives25:43 Theological Reflections on Revolution29:14 Engagements with Historical Figures32:03 The Influence of New Divinity Thought35:47 Consensus and Confessionalism in Baptist History39:45 Research Insights and ReflectionsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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The First Pastors with Leland Brown
NOV 19, 2025
The First Pastors with Leland Brown
In this episode, Jordan talks with Leland Brown about his new book 'The First Pastors'. They explore the historical context of pastoral ministry in the early church, the evolution of pastoral roles, and the significance of virtue and gentleness in leadership. Leland shares insights from his research on early church figures and the importance of ecclesiological structures, while also addressing the challenges faced by modern pastors.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest01:52 Leland Brown's Background and Church Role02:47 Inspiration Behind 'The First Pastors' Book06:07 Understanding Pastoral Terminology in Early Church09:28 Development of the Term 'Pastor' Over Time11:05 Influential Figures in Early Pastoral Leadership13:29 Critique of Gregory the Great's Influence15:03 Ecclesiological Structures in Early Christianity17:32 The Role of Plurality in Church Leadership19:08 Gentleness and Authority in Pastoral Ministry23:19 Cyril of Alexandria as a Counterexample25:55 Distinguishing Humility and Gentleness27:02 Scripture vs. Tradition in Early Pastoral Understanding29:49 Key Insights for Modern Pastoral Ministry32:17 The Importance of Suffering in Pastoral Leadership34:03 Authority and Membership in the Church34:56 Advice for Publishing a DissertationSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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40 MIN