This Week in Church History
A weekly review of major moments in the 2000 plus history of the Christian Church, hosted by Bishop Andy C. Lewter, D. Min., who holds an undergraduate degree from Oberlin College, a graduate degree (Masters of Divinity) from Harvard Divinity School and a terminal degree (Doctor of Ministry) from United Theological Seminary. Bishop Lewter is the Church Historian for the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship and is an adjunct professor at Beulah Heights Bible University in Atlanta, GA. He also serves as the Senior Pastor of the Hollywood Full Gospel Baptist Cathedral of Amityville, NY and the Queens Ministry of New York City.
This Week in Church History
Echoes of Wisdom: From Ancient Philosophers to Christian Discipleship
Episode Description:
Journey through 800 years of educational history as host Rachel Chen interviews Harvard-trained church historian Bishop Andy Lewter about the surprising connections between ancient Greek teaching methods and early Christian discipleship.
Discover how Socrates' questioning approach, Plato's Academy, Aristotle's walking lectures, and the intensive communities of Pythagoras and Epicurus laid the groundwork for Jesus's revolutionary teaching style and the early church's transformative discipleship model.
From the streets of Athens to first-century Palestine to the great Christian schools of Alexandria, explore how the mentor-disciple relationship became the foundation of Western education and Christian formation. Learn why these ancient insights about learning through relationship and community remain surprisingly relevant for educators, leaders, and anyone interested in personal growth today.
Perfect for: History buffs, educators, church leaders, philosophy enthusiasts, and anyone curious about how ancient wisdom shapes our modern world.
Keywords: Ancient philosophy, Christian history, discipleship, education, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Jesus, early church, teaching methods, mentorship