Backus, McCall, and Monck: Oh my! - Generally Particular Ep. 50

Dec 12, 2025
47 mins

Episode Description

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.


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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Generally Particular Podcast

02:47 Personal Updates and Academic Challenges

06:01 Reflections on Graduation and Academic Experiences

08:57 Exploring the ETS Conference and Research Insights

12:02 Theological Contributions of General Baptists

14:49 Tensions in Baptist Theology: Biblism vs. Subscription

18:40 Historical Context of Free Will Baptists in America

23:38 Navigating Historical Perspectives

25:43 Theological Reflections on Revolution

29:14 Engagements with Historical Figures

32:03 The Influence of New Divinity Thought

35:47 Consensus and Confessionalism in Baptist History

39:45 Research Insights and Reflections



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