This episode features Dr. Eric Smith discussing his critical biography of John Broadus, a pivotal figure in Southern Baptist history. The conversation explores Broadus's life, legacy, and the complexities of navigating cultural and theological transitions in the post-Civil War South.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest

01:23 Who was John Broadus? A brief overview

04:00 Broadus’s influence in Baptist life and culture

06:14 Approach to writing a balanced, honest biography

09:56 Choosing Broadus for a critical biography

13:29 Reckoning with Broadus’s legacy and controversial aspects

16:03 Broadus’s ability to bridge North and South after the Civil War

19:20 Broadus’s charm and reception in Northern audiences

22:04 Broadus’s navigation of Southern culture and identity

23:41 Balancing theological liberalism and conservatism

29:39 Broadus’s legacy and influence on future generations

37:22 Reflections on the task of writing a critical biography

38:14 The process of selecting primary sources

43:31 Personal character and exemplary qualities of Broadus

47:21 Broadus’s preaching and communication style

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