ERLC Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Our nation's 250th anniversary was a momentous occasion. To celebrate America's founding and Christianity's influence throughout her history, we hosted an event on Monday night of this year's SBC Annual Meeting, featuring a keynote and a panel based on the ERLC's newest collection of essays titled "One Nation Under God: Reflections on 250 Years of Faith and Democracy".
On today's episode, you'll hear the second part of our panel discussion at SBC26 featuring ERLC Director of Research Dr. RaShan Frost, and ERLC research fellows, including Nathan Finn of Greenville University, Dustin Bruce of Boyce College, Daniel Darling of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Adam Groza of Gateway Seminary.
Together, they'll reflect from a Baptist perspective on how our citizenship in the Kingdom of God shapes our lives as American citizens and how Christians can live faithfully in our nation for the sake of the gospel.
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On Monday night of this year's annual meeting in Orlando, Florida, the ERLC hosted a packed dinner event in honor of our nation's 250th anniversary. During the event, the room was greeted by Dr. Evan Lenow during his second week as ERLC president, in addition to hearing a keynote address and a panel.
On today's episode, you'll hear from keynote speaker, ERLC Director of Research Dr. RaShan Frost, as he explores the responsibility we have to live as faithful citizens of the Kingdom of God while also living as faithful citizens in the United States.
You'll also hear the first part of our panel discussion at SBC26 featuring Dr. Frost and ERLC research fellows, including Nathan Finn of Greenville University, Dustin Bruce of Boyce College, Daniel Darling of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Adam Groza of Gateway Seminary.
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Don Currence has become a staple at SBC annual meetings over the years in his service as registration secretary and assisting his predecessor. Don has a unique insight into ministry and public service. In addition to his responsibilities within the SBC, Don has also served as mayor of Ozark, Missouri since 2023 and as the administrative pastor at First Baptist Church of Ozark since 1993. He also volunteers his time as an Ozark Police Department chaplain and the interim fire district chaplain.
On today's episode, you'll hear from ERLC President Dr. Evan Lenow as he speaks with Don about his role in the public square and how his faith shapes his public service. He'll also share why it matters for Christians to serve their communities, and he'll offer encouragement for believers who are seeking to live out their convictions in their culture.
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This summer's Supreme Court case, First Choice Women's Resource Centers, Inc. v. Davenport was about the state of New Jersey issuing a subpoena for the personal information of First Choice donors all in an attempt to intimidate the supporters' pro-life mission. On April 29, the Supreme Court handed down a unanimous victory for First Choice, upholding the ruling that First Choice could protect its First Amendment rights in federal court.
On today's episode, Rachel Wiles, director of the ERLC's Psalm 139 Project, speaks with Aimee about the Supreme Court case and the unique challenges of serving women and families in a state with one of the highest rates of abortion in the country.
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Dr. Hollingsworth joined the ERLC as the entity's interim president on October 1, 2025 and concluded his tenure on May 31, 2026. On today's episode, you'll hear from Dr. Hollingsworth as he reflects on his time leading the ERLC and the firsthand impact he has seen the ERLC's work have on assisting churches in how to address cultural issues from a biblical perspective.
He also shares what he learned from working alongside pastors, state convention leaders, and policymakers to advocate for the priorities and convictions Southern Baptists care deeply about regarding issues in the public square.
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North Carolina Baptists have been a longtime partner in advocating for the lives of our smallest neighbors, pre-born children. They have generously donated nearly 10% of the ultrasound machines that the ERLC'S Psalm 139 Project has placed in pregnancy resource centers.
On today's episode, ERLC President-Elect, Dr. Evan Lenow speaks with Todd Unzicker about this ongoing partnership to save lives. On May 8, North Carolina Baptists joined the ERLC in a milestone dedication by placing the Psalm 139 Project's 100th ultrasound machine at Mercy House Pregnancy Resource Center in Elizabethtown, North Carolina.
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As the executive director for the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, Dr. Nathan Lorick has a passion to see the Lord work in his state. The SBTC's mission is to mobilize its 2,880 churches to multiply disciple making movements in Texas and around the world. In the past year, the convention has planted 68 churches and projects even more in the year ahead.
In addition to planting churches in their own state, they're committed to building partnerships across the country and around the world for the sake of the gospel. The SBTC is committed to assisting churches in dealing with issues like protecting the sanctity of life, gender and sexuality, and more. Just last year, the SBTC was involved in the Supreme Court case Free Speech Coalition, Inc. v. Paxton, which contested a Texas state law that required age verification to protect children from sexually explicit content. By God's grace, the Texas law was upheld in a six three ruling communicating that states have authority in such decisions.
On today's episode, Dr. Gary Hollingsworth, ERLC interim President, chats with Nathan Lorick about the opportunities and challenges they're facing in equipping Texas pastors to minister well in their communities.
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On April 13th, we were excited to announce that Dr. Evan Lenow was unanimously elected by the ERLC’s Board of Trustees to fill the role as the Commission’s next president.
On today’s episode, Dr. RaShan Frost, ERLC director of research, speaks with Dr. Lenow about his vision for the ERLC as he steps into his new role on June 1 and how his Southern Baptist background has shaped him personally and professionally. They’ll also discuss Dr. Lenow’s passion for building relationships across the convention and equipping churches to address complex, cultural issues from a biblical worldview.
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This July marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As we approach the SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando, we’re developing resources to help you equip your congregation to live out their faith in the public square—engaging in cultural issues with a faithful gospel witness.
On today’s episode, you’ll hear from Dr. RaShan Frost, ERLC director of research, as he speaks with Dr. Nathan Finn and Dan Darling. In light of this significant milestone in America’s history, they’ll discuss what healthy, Christian patriotism looks like and how to cultivate a steadfast, public witness in our current context.
Dr. Nathan Finn serves as senior fellow at the ERLC and a professor of faith and culture and executive director of the Institute for Transformation Leadership at North Greenville University. He is also a bivocational teaching pastor at Taylors First Baptist Church.
Dan Darling serves as a research fellow for the ERLC. He also serves as director of the Land Center for Cultural Engagement for Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Darling is a bestselling author of several books, including "A Defense of Christian Patriotism" and his upcoming book to be released this May, "Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Life."
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As Southern Baptists, we believe in the sanctity of all lives, from conception to the natural end of life. But in recent years, we’ve seen the value of human life increasingly challenged through legislation, both domestically and internationally, that seeks to legalize physician-assisted suicide.
Over the past few years, we’ve witnessed heartbreaking developments related to end-of-life issues. In Canada, the country has formally recommended expanding medical assistance in dying to include mature minors. In the U.K., Parliament has advanced multiple bills that would legalize the practice. And just this past year, three U.S. states have moved to legalize physician-assisted suicide, bringing the total to 14 states (including D.C.) that have legalized the practice.
On today’s episode, you’ll hear from Katy Roberts, senior policy manager for the ERLC, as she speaks with ERLC Interim President Dr. Gary Hollingsworth, about the moral, ethical, and legislative concerns around physician assisted suicide. Prior to joining the ERLC, Katy worked on Capitol Hill in both the United States Senate and the House of Representatives, and previously worked in clinical healthcare—experience that informs her policy work today.
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More and more pastors and ministry leaders are walking alongside couples facing infertility and the difficult questions surrounding assisted reproductive technologies. For many couples, the good longing for a child is accompanied by deep grief, complex decisions, and quiet heartache. Often, these struggles remain largely unseen within the life of the church.
To equip churches, the ERLC recently released a new resource, "Desiring Children: A Practical Guide to Addressing Assisted Reproductive Technologies in the Church".
On today’s episode, we’ll be discussing the ethical and moral considerations around assisted reproductive technologies and how church leaders can counsel couples on this issue with clarity, conviction, and compassion. Jason and Evan also share several scenarios from the guide that reflect the kinds of questions pastors and ministry leaders are increasingly hearing from couples in their churches.
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Chemical abortion, or what many refer to as the abortion pill is now the most common method of ending a pregnancy in the United States. Yet the legal landscape surrounding its approval, safety standards, and reporting requirements is riddled with gaps, inconsistencies, and misconceptions. The medical realities behind how these drugs work—and what happens when they don’t—are rarely discussed honestly, leading many women down a dangerous road that can result in life-threatening issues.
On this episode of the ERLC Podcast, Rachel Wiles, deputy chief of staff at the ERLC and director of the Psalm 139 Project, talks with Dr. Donna Harrison, director of research for the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and Erica O’Connell, legal counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom’s Center for Public Policy.
They’ll help Southern Baptists better understand what’s at stake surrounding chemical abortion. Together, they’ll unpack the safety concerns tied to abortion pills, the myths that continue to circulate, and the ways coercion quietly shapes far too many women’s decisions about terminating life in the womb. They’all also discuss the legal landscape since Roe v. Wade was overturned and how the church can care for women, defend the vulnerable, and pursue a future where every life is protected and cherished.
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In this episode of the ERLC Podcast, Interim President Dr. Gary Hollingsworth sits down with Dr. Fred Luter, senior pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church and former president of the Southern Baptist Convention, to discuss racial reconciliation in the life of the church. Together, they reflect on the power of the gospel to break down dividing walls, share encouraging stories of progress within the SBC, and offer practical guidance for pastors seeking to lead their congregations toward greater unity. As Southern Baptists observe Racial Reconciliation Sunday, this conversation reminds us that a free and faithful church should reflect the diverse, redeemed multitude we will one day worship alongside in heaven.
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Southern Baptists have had a longstanding commitment to advocating for the protection of preborn lives and opposing abortion in every form. This is rooted in the biblical revelation that all people are created in God's image and have inherent value. During a recent pro-life advocacy trip to Washington, D.C., Southern Baptist college students, leaders, and pastors joined us for the 2026 March for Life and advocated alongside us on Capitol Hill.
On this episode, you'll hear from two individuals involved in that trip, Dr. Dub Oliver, president of Union University, and Jason Marlin, lead pastor of First Baptist Church in Kirksville, Missouri, and an ERLC trustee. Both men reflect on their recent experience at the 53rd annual March for Life and share about the importance of educating and equipping the next generation to engage faithfully on pro-life issues.
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Every year, the ERLC puts together a Public Policy Agenda which focuses on policy priorities that are rooted in Scripture, reflective of the Baptist Faith & Message, and responsive to actions taken by messengers from SBC churches.
This year’s Public Policy Agenda hits on a range of issues, including domestic and international religious liberty, opposing taxpayer funding for "gender transition" procedures, ethical considerations of artificial intelligence, and much more. As the second session of the 119th Congress begins, the ERLC has an opportunity to continue advocating for the issues Southern Baptists care about most, seeking to bring the truth of Scripture and the hope of the gospel to bear in our public policy work.
On today’s episode, you’ll hear from Katy Roberts, senior policy manager for the ERLC, and Dr. Gary Hollingsworth, interim president of the ERLC, as they discuss the top policy priorities we’re advocating for in 2026. Prior to joining the ERLC, Katy worked on Capitol Hill in both the United States Senate and the House of Representatives, and previously worked in clinical healthcare—experience that informs her policy work today
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On today's episode, you'll hear from Jennie Lichter, president of the March for Life, as she speaks with ERLC Interim President Dr. Gary Hollingsworth about the importance of the March for Life, its impact on our culture today, particularly since the overturn of Roe v. Wade, and why Southern Baptists should be invovled.
The March for Life in Washington, D.C., is the world’s largest annual human rights demonstration, promoting the beauty and dignity of every human life by working to end abortion. This year's march will take place on January 23, celebrating the movement's enduring commitment to love mothers and preborn children. Built on compassion and care, March for Life reaches across denominational and partisan lines to promote a culture of life across the nation.
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As part of our Across State Lines emphasis, New England Baptist partnered with the ERLC'S Psalm 139 Project to donate an ultrasound machine to Aspire Now Pregnancy Care Center in Vermont, a pro-choice state.
On today's episode, you'll hear from Terry Dorsett, executive director of the Baptist Churches of New England, about the unique challenges facing New England Baptists, particularly when it comes to advocating for pre-born lives. He also discusses how cooperation with other state conventions like Tennessee and Alabama, fellow SBC entities, and local churches makes pro-life ministry possible in a region that is largely abortion permissive.
New England Baptists face other ministry obstacles and opportunities as well, including family issues, pornography and gambling. Even with these challenges, there are encouraging signs of growth. According to Lifeway Research, New England is the only region in the SBC that has grown over the past five years.
Terry has served in New England since 1994, first as a pastor, then a church planner, a director of missions, and finally a church planting catalyst before becoming the executive director of the Baptist Churches of New England in 2015. Now let's turn to Elizabeth Bristow’s conversation with Terry Dorsett.
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Cooperation is at the heart of being a Southern Baptist. And with over 46,000 churches across our country, state conventions are critical in mobilizing and supporting pastors and ministry leaders in each state. That's why at the ERLC, we seek to come alongside these state directors and the churches they serve.
On today's episode, you’ll hear from Thomas Hammond, executive director of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, as he shares with ERLC Interim President Dr. Gary Hollingsworth about how Georgia Baptists are equipping churches to reach their families, friends, and coworkers with the gospel all across the state. Out of the 11.5 million people who live in Georgia, roughly 7 million don’t have a relationship with Jesus. That’s why, as Thomas says, Georgia Baptists see pastors as heroes, churches as the priority, and their state as the mission field.
He’ll also talk about the encouraging growth they’re seeing across Georgia—from baptisms and church attendance to giving in local churches.
Prior to becoming the executive director of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, Thomas served as lead pastor of Alpharetta First Baptist Church. He is a graduate of Augusta State University in Augusta, Georgia as well as Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary in Memphis, Tennessee. He is married to Kerri and they have two daughters.
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The ERLC's Psalm 139 Project is an incredible initiative that places ultrasound machines in pregnancy centers, giving vulnerable mothers a window into the womb so they can see the precious lives growing within them. And now, through a new initiative of the Psalm 139 Project called "Across State Lines," Southern Baptist individuals, churches, state conventions, and other entities can work together to extend pro-life ministry from conservative states into abortion-permissible states where the need is great.
On today's episode, you'll hear from Beth Moore, Compassion Ministries Specialist for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, about how Tennessee Baptists are living this out by promoting a culture of life in their state and beyond. Since 2022, they’ve helped place 14 ultrasound machines in pregnancy centers across Tennessee. They're currently offering life-saving care and the hope of the gospel by partnering with others to help fund an ultrasound placement in Vermont, where abortion is much more accessible.
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State Baptist Conventions help mobilize, unify, and equip churches who are bound together by state lines. On today's episode, Dr. Rick Lance, executive director of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions, talks with ERLC Interim President Dr. Gary Hollingsworth. They discuss the unique challenges Alabama Baptists are facing from supporting bi-vocational pastors to navigating pressing cultural issues such as abortion. They also highlight the significant pro-life work taking place through a partnership between Alabama Baptists, the ERLC’s, Psalm 139 Project, and the Alaska Baptist Resource Network that's promoting a culture of life across state lines, especially in abortion permissive states.
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On today's episode, we talk with the chairman of the ERLC Presidential Search Committee, Mitch Kimbrell. He shares where the search committee process currently stands and how prayer has shaped and sustained the committee's work. He also shares the search committee's hope that the next leader will continue to advance the ERLC's mission by equipping Southern Baptist churches, pastors, and ministry leaders with resources that are both biblically faithful and culturally relevant. In addition to being an ERLC trustee, Mitch serves as the senior pastor at Christ Memorial Church in Williston, Vermont.
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Today we're talking with Dr. Stephen Rummage of the Florida Baptist Convention. Our Baptist State conventions are vital in equipping and supporting Southern Baptist churches in their gospel mission.
On today's episode, ERLC interim president Dr. Gary Hollingsworth talks to Dr. Rummage about the unique challenges churches in Florida are facing and how the ERLC can continue to serve them as they take the gospel to their communities.
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Technology has always shaped the way we live and think with AI rapidly evolving. The question is an if it's shaping us. On today's episode, we're joined by RaShan Frost, director of research and senior fellow at the ERLC and Jason Thacker, director of the research institute at the ERLC. Together, they'll walk through the ERLC's new AI guide for churches, sharing the principles behind it and how it can help pastors and leaders think well about who God is, what it means to be human, and how we understand the nature of the world around us.
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Welcome to the ERLC Podcast, where our goal is to help you think biblically about today’s cultural issues. I’m Lindsay Nicolet, and today we're talking about Artificial Intelligence and the Church.
This summer, the White House released its AI Action Plan, highlighting how winning the race for AI “will usher in a new golden age of human flourishing, economic competitiveness, and national security.” But as Christians, we have to ask: How do we leverage this technology in ways that honor God’s good design? and How do we ensure AI is used to uphold human dignity rather than undermine it?
On today’s episode, we’re joined by RaShan Frost, director of research and senior fellow at the ERLC, to explore AI’s impact on discipleship, education, family, and the fundamental question of what it means to be human.
Learn more: https://erlc.com/erlc-podcast/what-you-should-know-about-ai/.
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Before the Supreme Court rightly ruled in favor of a Tennessee law protecting minors from gender transition procedures, we hosted a discussion at SBC25 to talk through this important case.
ERLC President Brent Leatherwood spoke to Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and Alliance Defending Freedom’s Vice President Ryan Bangert about why this case matters, how we can protect our kids with helpful legislation, and ways the ERLC advocates for Southern Baptist interests before the courts.
Jonathan Skrmetti was sworn in to an eight-year term as Tennessee’s Attorney General and Reporter in September 2022. Prior to his current role, General Skrmetti served as Chief Counsel to Governor Bill Lee and as Chief Deputy Attorney General to his predecessor. He lives in Franklin, Tennessee, with his wife and four children.
Ryan Bangert serves as senior vice president for strategic initiatives and special counsel to the president at Alliance Defending Freedom. He oversees ADF’s regulatory practice, government relations, and corporate engagement teams. He also advises executive leadership with strategic initiatives and appears as counsel for ADF clients. Bangert is an active member of the Texas Bar and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court and various federal trial courts and courts of appeal.
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This summer, in conjunction with anticipated Supreme Court decisions, we hosted a conversation about how Baptist state conventions are partnering with the ERLC to protect their churches’ biblical convictions when they are challenged at the Supreme Court. Panelists Nathan Lorick, executive director of Southern Baptists of Texas Convention; Julio Guarneri, Executive Director of Baptist General Convention of Texas; and Randy Davis, executive director of Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, talked with ERLC President Brent Leatherwood about how both states filed amicus briefs alongside the ERLC in Supreme Court cases for 2025.
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How does being a Christians affect one’s public service? And what can Southern Baptists do to influence the public square? During SBC25 in Dallas, ERLC President Brent Leatherwood spoke with Ambassador designate Mark Walker, President Trump’s appointee for the Office of International Religious Freedom, Congressman Nathaniel Moran from Texas, and Sen. James Lankford from Oklahoma about being a Christian in Washington, D.C.
Before being named as the Ambassador designate, Mark Walker represented North Carolina’s 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2015 to 2021. Congressman Nathaniel Moran serves the first district of Texas, and is one of five Republicans appointed to the Ethics Committee, the body which upholds the House Code of Official Conduct. Lastly, Senator James Lankford served four years in the US House of Representatives for central Oklahoma, until he was elected to the US Senate in 2014.
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This week marked a decisive victory in protecting minors from harmful gender transition procedures. The Supreme Court justices ruled 6-3 in favor of the Tennessee law banning healthcare providers from prescribing medication or performing procedures on minors to “transition” to an identity opposite of their biological sex.
The protection of minors from harmful “gender transition” surgeries and interventions is good and appropriate. Furthermore, states have a constitutional responsibility to protect children from harm. Because of this, the ERLC advocated against such procedures, and filed an amicus brief alongside the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board in favor of the Tennessee lawmakers and the protection of children.
Before the ruling was released, we talked about the importance of this case with Matt Sharp, who serves as senior counsel and director of the Center for Public Policy at Alliance Defending Freedom. Sharp earned his J.D. in 2006 from the Vanderbilt University School of Law. Since joining ADF in 2010, Sharp has authored federal and state legislation, regularly provides testimony and legal analysis on how proposed legislation will impact constitutional freedoms, and advises governors, legislators, and state and national policy organizations on the importance of laws and policies that protect First Amendment rights.
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In the early days of the Southern Baptist Convention, when the costs of ministry opportunities were beginning to expand, convention leaders proposed the 75 Million Campaign, a five-year pledge campaign with the purpose of funding missions. This campaign planted the seed for what would grow to be the Cooperative Program in 1925.
Now, 100 years later, the Cooperative Program continues to use every dollar given by faithful Southern Baptists to further the Great Commission.
On today’s episode, we’ll talk to Tony Wolfe, executive director of the South Carolina Baptist Convention; and Madison Grace, provost and vice president for academic administration at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Tony and Madison will talk through the history, purpose, and impact of the Cooperative Program throughout the decades. They’ll also share more about their new book, A Unity of Purpose: 100 Years of the SBC Cooperative Program.
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May 22nd marked a significant milestone in the ongoing work to protect the dignity of every human life. The United States House of Representatives voted to defund Planned Parenthood — a major victory for life and for the countless voices who have tirelessly advocated for this outcome. Planned Parenthood’s predatory, deceptive, and destructive practices are destroying preborn lives at the expense of the American taxpayer.
Today, we’re talking Congressman Nathaniel Moran about this victory and other pro-life priorities. Congressman Moran proudly serves the First District of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives. He attended West Point, then Texas Tech, where he earned a BA, MBA, and a law degree.
Congressman Moran began his elected public service on the Tyler City Council, and in 2016, he became Smith County Judge, a role he continued in until his election to Congress in 2022. In the House, Congressman Moran serves on the Ways and Means Committee, the oldest Committee in Congress and the chief tax-writing Committee in the House.
He resides in Texas with his wife of 25 years, Kyna, and their four children.
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Whether engaging with issues of life, religious liberty, marriage and family, or human dignity, the ERLC works to ensure that Southern Baptist convictions are at the table in the cultural and policy discussions of our nation’s leaders. This Comission also serves as a resource for Southern Baptist pastors and churches, equipping them to think and respond faithfully in a rapidly changing world.
On today’s episode, we’re joined by Scott Foshie, chairman of the ERLC’s board of trustees, to explore the far-reaching influence of the ERLC—from the halls of Congress to the heart of the local church.
Since 2019, Scott has served as the Church Health Team Leader for the Illinois Baptist State Association. Before joining the state convention staff, Scott pastored churches in Tennessee and Illinois for 20 years. He and his wife, Audra, have been married for 23 years and have three children.
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For over a century, the ERLC has upheld its dual mandate to speak into the public square and equip our pastors and churches with resources to engage the culture on moral and ethical issues in areas such as life, religious liberty, marriage and family, and human dignity. Whether serving churches or advocating for Southern Baptist convictions before the halls of Congress, we stand in the gap for and alongside the churches of the Southern Baptist Convention.
While we work on policy issues in our nation’s capital, much of our ministry centers around supporting churches like yours by providing practical and theological resources, many of them available for free on our website. Our aim is to carry out our mission with the utmost integrity, which is why we’re answering some of your most frequently asked questions on our podcast. In addition, we’ve provided a more extensive list at erlc.com/faqs.
On today’s episode, you’ll hear from Brent Leatherwood, president of the ERLC; Miles Mullin, vice president and chief of staff at the ERLC; and Bobby Reed, chief financial officer of the ERLC, as we answer questions about the ERLC Research Institute, our stance on immigration policies, and our work on pro-life legislation.
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The ERLC was founded over 100 years ago with a dual mandate to speak into the public square while equipping our pastors and churches with resources to engage the culture on moral and ethical issues in areas such as life, religious liberty, marriage and family, and human dignity. While we work on policy issues in our nation’s capital, much of our ministry also includes serving churches like yours with practical, theological resources, many of them available for free on our website. Our aim is to carry out our mission with the utmost integrity, which is why we’re answering some of our most frequently asked questions on our podcast. In additions, we’ve provided a more extensive list at erlc.com/faqs.
On today’s episode, you’ll hear from Brent Leatherwood, president of the ERLC; Miles Mullin, vice president and chief of staff at the ERLC; and Bobby Reed, chief financial officer of the ERLC, about how we serves SBC churches, how we work with everyone from state conventions to our nation’s leaders, and how we are funded.
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Gambling has been on the rise in recent years, and now more than ever, it’s seeping its way into our everyday lives. From advertisements on our phones to the big screens, the gambling industry is fighting for our attention. But why is this such a problem? This industry preys on the weak and vulnerable, and profits off of those too addicted to turn away. The Bible helps us think about gambling with wisdom and discernment. For example, Matthew 6:24-34 commands us to steward our resources well and to trust God for our provision. In addition, Southern Baptists have opposed gambling for many years, with over 14 resolutions about gambling adopted by messengers.
While the problem of gambling is pervasive in many states, South Carolina and Texas are currently faced with legislation that, if passed, would legalize sports betting, leading to physical, emotional, and relational harm, particularly within families and communities.
Here to discuss the dangers of this issue is Bryant Simms, chief operations officer for the South Carolina Baptist Convention, who will offer advice to pastors on how to oppose this issue in their state. You’ll also hear from Dan Darling, director of the Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and church engagement strategist at the ERLC.
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Planned Parenthood is the largest abortion provider in the United States, responsible for nearly 400,000 abortions annually. This Supreme Court term, there is an important case called Medina vs. Planned Parenthood that will determine whether individual Medicaid beneficiaries have the legal right to challenge a state’s decision to exclude certain healthcare providers, such as Planned Parenthood, from Medicaid programs.
On today’s episode, you’ll hear from Christopher Mills, founder of Spero Law in Charleston, S.C., who partnered with the ERLC to write an amicus brief that we submitted to the Supreme Court in the Medina case. Mills will discuss his work on the amicus brief and why this case matters to Southern Baptist churches and ministries across the nation.
Mills previously served as a Constitutional Law Fellow at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty and a law clerk to Justice Clarence Thomas. He’s currently an Adjunct Professor at Charleston School of Law. He has authored many briefs and motions in the Supreme Court. He graduated summa cum laude from Furman University in 2009 and magna cum laude from Harvard Law School in 2012.
You’ll also hear from Brent Leatherwood, president of the ERLC, about the ERLC’s ongoing campaign to defund Planned Parenthood. Southern Baptists affirm the sanctity of every human life and believe that Scripture testifies that all people are made in the image of God. It is from this belief that the ERLC has led this campaign calling on Congress to defund Planned Parenthood through the budget reconciliation process.
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Over the past few months, the ERLC has actively called on Congress and the administration to take decisive action to defund Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion provider responsible for nearly 400,000 abortions annually.
In March, the ERLC hosted its first pastor advocacy trip where ERLC staff and Southern Baptist pastors hand-delivered 10,000 signatures for the ERLC’s campaign to defund Planned Parenthood to Senator Lankford’s and Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s offices.
The group also met with Speaker Mike Johnson, Sens. Ted Cruz and James Lankford, and others, giving them on-the-ground experience with life in D.C. and a better understanding of how the work that the ERLC does matters to the mission of our churches.
Today, you’ll hear from Brent Leatherwood, president of the ERLC, as he shares more about how pastors are helping to amplify the voice of Southern Baptists to elected officials on issues concerning the protection and dignity of preborn lives. You’ll also hear from Ben Bolin, pastor of Travis Avenue Baptist Church in Ft. Worth, Texas. He was on the trip and has served in Christian ministry for 20 years.
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In a time of intense political polarization, finding examples of faith-informed leadership that brings people together rather than pushing them apart can feel rare. That’s why today's conversation between Brent Leatherwood, president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, and Republican Sen. James Lankford from Oklahoma offers such a refreshing perspective on how Christian faith can shape public service.
Before serving in Congress, Sen. Lankford worked with students and families for more than 20 years in ministry. He was elected to the US House of Representatives in 2010 and has served as a US Senator since 2014. Senator Lankford, is a native of Oklahoma where he lives with his wife and two daughters and is a member of a Southern Baptist church.
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At the ERLC, our goal is to serve our Southern Baptist churches in the public square. As you have heard throughout this series about our work in Washington D.C., having a presence and a voice in our nation’s capital allows us to speak up, for, and from our Southern Baptist churches before various audiences. In previous episodes, we have broken down how that work covers all three branches of government and some of the specific ways we seek to engage those arenas.
Today, our focus turns to the work of the ERLC’s Research team and how they support and undergird the work of the ERLC Policy team. Joining us is Rashan Frost. RaShan serves as the ERLC director of research and senior fellow focused on issues of human dignity. He is the teaching pastor of Centerpoint Church in North Charleston, South Carolina, and is an adjunct professor of Christian Studies at Charleston Southern University.
Frost earned his doctor of philosophy in theology with a concentration in public theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is active in denominational leadership, serving with the Charleston Baptist Association of the South Carolina Baptist Convention.
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The ERLC’s presence in our nation’s capital allows us to speak up, for, and from our Southern Baptist churches before various audiences. In our previous episodes, we’ve covered the executive and judicial branches, demonstrating the need for Christians’ involvement in the various facets of our government because policies have real-world effects on all of us. Today, our focus turns to the legislative branch.
To help us better understand the legislative branch and why our involvement matters is David Closson. David serves as the director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at Family Research Council. He researches and writes on life, human sexuality, religious liberty, and related issues from a biblical worldview. David is a Ph.D. candidate in Christian Ethics at Southwestern Seminary. He received his M.Div. and Th.M. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and his B.A. in political science from the University of Central Florida. David lives in the Washington, D.C. area and is a member of Capitol Hill Baptist Church.
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The ERLC’s presence in our nation’s capital allows us to speak up, for, and from our Southern Baptist churches before various audiences, including our federal government leaders. In our last episode, we learned about how the ERLC interacts with the executive branch. Today, we’ll turn our attention to the judicial branch of government and learn about the importance of advocating for the fundamental rights and liberties that are so important to Southern Baptists.
To help us better understand this branch, why we should care about it, and how organization like the ERLC interact with the courts are Lathan Watts and Palmer Williams.
Lathan Watts serves as vice president of public affairs for Alliance Defending Freedom. Watts represents ADF at external events, conferences, press conferences, and in the media. Prior to joining ADF, Watts spent nearly 20 years in various roles within the political, public policy, and non-profit sectors. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi and his Bachelor of Arts in history from Harding University.
Palmer Williams is general counsel for the ERLC. She specializes in legal and policy analysis related to international human rights, sanctity of life, and government affairs. As a licensed attorney specializing in international law, she has extensive experience advocating for human rights on the international stage, including at the United Nations. She earned her Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt Law School and her B.A. in Political Science and Community Development from Vanderbilt University.
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The ERLC’s presence in our nation’s capital allows us to speak up, for, and from our Southern Baptist churches before various audiences. More specifically, we’re able to interact with the executive branch of our federal government, advocating for policies that positively affect issues Southern Baptists care about and pushing back against harmful policies that violate our biblical convictions.
To help us better understand the executive branch, why Christians should care about this part of our government, and how organizations interact with it is Rachel Morrison. Rachel is a Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, where she directs EPPC’s Administrative State Accountability Project. As an attorney, her legal and policy work focuses on religious liberty, health care rights of conscience, the right to life, nondiscrimination, and civil rights. She is also a member of an SBC church.
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The ERLC operates out of two locations—Nashville, as our home base, and Capitol Hill, where we’ve had a permanent presence for 31 years. Our work in D.C. is focused on making the voice of Southern Baptists heard in the public policy space. We do this by regularly working with lawmakers, coalition partners, and like-minded organizations to increase our influence and maintain the stance of our SBC churches, shape the cultural debates of the day, provide pastors with information they need, and equip the SBC to stand for truth in their communities.
On today’s episode, we’re talking with Brent Leatherwood, president of the ERLC, Hannah Daniel, ERLC’s director of public policy, and Allison Cantrell, senior policy associate for the ERLC, to get a better idea of the important work your ERLC does in the public square.
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Throughout our marriage and family podcast series, we’ve looked at our society’s gender confusion and how it’s affecting our children, especially in schools. We’ve also heard about an important Supreme Court case that involves protecting our children from “gender transition” medical interventions. In order to hold fast to God’s good design for marriage, family, and sexuality, it’s important to understand some of the underlying problems with how our society views these fundamental realities. Joining us today to talk about this is Dr. Gregg Allison.
Dr. Allison is a senior fellow in Marriage and Family for the ERLC Research Institute. He also serves as professor of Christian Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Prior to that, he taught theology and church history at Western Seminary in Oregon. He is an author and has 18 years of ministry experience at Campus Crusade as well as serving as a missionary in Italy and Switzerland. He is a member at his church in Kentucky.
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Part of the mission of the ERLC is to assist churches by helping fellow Baptists understand the moral demands of the gospel. We also apply Christian principles to moral and social problems and questions of public policy. One of the ways we fulfill this mission is by partnering with like-minded individuals, churches, and institutions across the Southern Baptist Convention to produce work that is accessible and applicable to both the layperson and the scholar.
Today, we’ll highlight two instances of cooperation in the area of gender and sexuality issues. The first involves our resource, “God’s Good Design: A Practical Guide for Answering Gender Confusion.” The second involves our public policy advocacy with the Baptist Convention of Iowa. Together, we signed onto an amicus brief in defense of parental rights.
We’ll talk to Dane Hays, family pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Decatur, AL, about the “Gender Guide.” Dane has served in counseling and discipleship for over 20 years. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Psychology from UAB and a Masters of Divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary where he studied biblical counseling and theology.
You’ll also hear from Tim Lubinus, the executive director of the Baptist Convention of Iowa, about the amicus brief. Prior to his current role, Tim was a missions pastor and served overseas on the mission field with the International Mission Board. He received a Masters of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has a Doctor of Ministry from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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As Christians, we know that God’s design for raising children is in the context of a home with a loving father and mother—and he gave parents the responsibility to raise their children in accordance with His Word. This may seem obvious, but our society is increasingly pushing back against God’s design by undermining “parental rights.” While in a fallen world parents don’t always seek what is best for their children and should be held accountable by God-given authorities, in most cases, moms and dads should be able raise their children according to their deeply held beliefs, ensuring their children are protected from things like the harmful effects of radical ideas about gender and sexuality.
So, why and how are parental rights being brought up at the Supreme Court this term in a case titled United States v. Skrmetti? On today’s episode, you’ll hear from two lawyers—Matt Sharp and Kayla Toney—who are well acquainted with these legal challenges and how they are related to radical gender ideology. Matt Sharp serves as senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, where he is the director of the Center for Public Policy. In this role, he leads ADF’s team of policy experts as they craft legislation and advise government officials on policies that promote free speech, religious freedom, parental rights, and the sanctity of human life.
Sharp has also worked on important cases advancing religious freedom and free speech. He earned his J.D. in 2006 from the Vanderbilt University School of Law. A member of the bar in Georgia and Tennessee, he is also admitted to practice in several federal courts.
Kayla Toney is Associate Counsel with First Liberty Institute, concentrating on religious liberty matters and First Amendment rights for clients of all faiths. Prior to joining First Liberty, Kayla litigated religious freedom cases as a Constitutional Law Fellow at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty. She clerked for Judge Gregory E. Maggs on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. Kayla also worked as a litigation associate.
Kayla earned her law degree from George Washington University. A native of Michigan, Kayla is based in First Liberty’s Washington, D.C. office and is licensed to practice law in Virginia and D.C.
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Election Day 2024 was one for the history books. President-elect Donald Trump was decisively returned to the White House by voters. A surprise given how close many commentators thought the race would be. Likewise, there was a Republican sweep in the House and Senate. In addition, the ERLC was closely watching 10 states with abortion ballot initiatives of those three states secured pro-life protections for the pre-born, while sadly, the seven other states enshrined pro-abortion legislation into their state constitutions.
On today's episode, you'll hear from ERLC President Brent Leatherwood and our policy director Hannah Daniel. They'll talk about the results of the election, the importance of continuing to stand for the value of every preborn life and the good work we have the opportunity to accomplish with a new administration and Congress.
Marriage and family are institutions that are pre-political, meaning they may be at the forefront of divisive political discussions and debates, but they originated in the mind of our Creator and were established by him with the creation of Adam and Eve and the command to be fruitful and multiply. In other words, marriage and family are God’s good idea and design.
One of the areas of debate today regarding our families is concerning gender confusion, and whether or not parents have the right to teach and hold their children to the biblical design as male and female, especially in a school setting. The ERLC has written a white paper detailing the biblical and theological foundations for parental rights. We have also joined briefs in cases about parental rights, affirming before courts what Southern Baptists have affirmed: that parents have a God-given responsibility to raise their children according to a biblical worldview without interference from the government.
On today’s episode, you’ll hear from two parents about raising our children in a sexually confused culture and exercising our parental rights, especially as we send them to school. Krissie Inserra is a pastor's wife, mom, and active member in her local church and community. She has served in pregnancy resource centers and has authored numerous articles. Dr. Benjamin Quinn is a husband, dad, and an ERLC research fellow. He is also assistant professor of Theology and History of Ideas and the director of L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He received his B.A. from Union University, his M.Div. and Th.M. from Southeastern, and his Ph.D. from University of Bristol in the United Kingdom.
Politics matter because they are the means by which the laws of our country, states, and communities are shaped. And those laws communicate what we value as a society. This November, the issue of life is on the ballot as an initiative in many states where voters will decide on laws related to abortion access. These specific states include, New York, Maryland, Florida, Missouri, South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, Montana, Arizona, and Nevada.
Joining us today to help us better understand what these initiatives look like at a grassroots level and how they could impact the pro-life movement are Willie Isaacson and Joel Gilbert. Both Willie and Joel come highly recommended within their state conventions and come with years of experience in local and state policy advocacy.
Willie Isaacson is senior pastor of First Baptist, Richmond, Missouri where he has served for over 11 years. He currently serves as the chair of the Missouri Baptist Christian Life Commission and president of the Ministerial Alliance in Richmond, Missouri.
Joel Gilbert has served in Baptist churches in the D.C. area for over 25 years and currently serves as pastor at Poolesville Baptist Church in Poolesville, Maryland. He also serves on the Christian Life and Public Affairs Committee of the Baptist Convention of Maryland and Delaware.
Article three of the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 says, and I paraphrase, that “The sacredness of human personality is evident in that God created man in His own image, and in that Christ died for man; therefore, every person of every race possesses full dignity and is worthy of respect and Christian love.” Because of this biblical truth, we believe that every person, regardless of age, level of ability, or stage of development, reflects the glory and goodness of God and should be treated with dignity and protection.
The ERLC will always advocate for the most vulnerable among us, including preborn lives. Over the years, this advocacy work has taken many shapes and forms, but changed drastically in 2022 when the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Dobbs decision overturned the deadly precedent set in Roe v. Wade. While in many ways this was a watershed moment for the pro-life movement, we recognize there’s still much work to be done in the battle to protect human lives. The landscape has shifted and conversations about abortion rights are now happening at the state-level, where we find ourselves today in the wake of the 2024 election cycle.
There are currently 10 states across the country where abortion ballot initiatives are up for a vote this November, many of which seek to harm preborn children and threaten the future of the pro-life movement. Joining us on today’s episode to help us better understand these initiatives and what would change should they pass are ERLC President Brent Leatherwood and ERLC Director of Public Policy Hannah Daniel.
Our series on mental health has helped us understand its connection with human dignity. Though God created us as perfect, embodied beings, sin has marred the human experience holistically, not only crippling our relationship with God, but with our bodies as well. As a result, mental illness is a part of living in a broken world, but the gospel has not left us without hope.
While we live in the presence of spiritual and physical brokenness, Christ has promised to redeem us, making right what has gone wrong, and that includes our bodies. In the meantime, we live in the tension of what God has already done in providing Jesus, and what he has promised to do in making all things new. And he has given us the gift of the Church and each other to help us as we walk in this world. Specifically, for those who may want specialized help, the Lord has provided counselors to assist us in the daily fight to grow in Jesus in the midst of both our spiritual and mental struggles.
Joining us on today’s episode to discuss the role of counseling in the church are Jonathan Holmes and Brad Hambrick. Jonathan Holmes is the founder and executive director of Fieldstone Counseling in Northeast, Ohio. Before founding Fieldstone, he served as a pastor for 15 years. He graduated with his M.A. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and has authored and contributed to a number of books.
Brad Hambrick serves as the pastor of counseling at The Summit Church in Durham, N.C. He also serves as assistant professor of biblical counseling at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, is a council member of the Biblical Counseling Coalition, and has authored several books.
In a recent article published by The Atlantic, Jonathan Haidt, author “The Anxious Generation,” shares that rates of depression and anxiety in the United States rose by more than 50% in many studies from 2010 to 2019. The suicide rate rose 48% for adolescents ages 10 to 19. For girls ages 10 to 14, it rose 131%. He also notes how loneliness and friendlessness among American teens began to surge around 2012.
It’s no surprise that social media use is tied to these staggering statistics. Romans 12:2 tell us, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." As Christians who are called to a higher standard of living, how can we exercise discernment and wisdom when it comes to using social media?
Joining us on today’s episode to discuss technology and mental health is our colleague, Jason Thacker, the director of the ERLC’s Research Institute and a senior fellow. You’ll also hear from Eliza Huie, the director of counseling at McLean Bible Church located in the Washington D.C. metro area, and Megan Dickerson, a wife and mom who serves in the Center for Faith and Culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Pastoring and shepherding a church comes with both rewards and challenges. A recent Lifeway Research study shows that stress, discouragement, and loneliness are listed among the top mental challenges for pastors. Similarly, a recent Barna study shows that U.S. pastors, overall, are feeling lonelier and more isolated from others than in years past.
While struggling with loneliness and burnout themselves, pastors are often the first ones people in their congregations turn to when they are struggling with mental health issues. What is attributing to these struggles? And how can we encourage pastors to prioritize their own mental health in order to be able to help their congregations?
Joining us on today’s episode is Mark Dance, director of pastoral wellness for Guidestone Financial Resources, and Kristen Kansiewicz, who serves as an assistant professor and program director of the graduate counseling program at Evangel University.
In recent years, the issue of mental health has been more widely recognized and talked about. Whereas it was stigmatized in the past—and still is in some ways— conversations within the Church are turning toward how to help those who struggle with their mental health and how our mental health affects our spiritual health.
As an article we posted on erlc.com notes, “a report by Lifeway Research reveals that 26% of U.S. Protestant pastors overall and 46% of pastors who are under 45 say they face mental health challenges. And more than half of the church leaders have witnessed members of their congregations suffering from conditions like depression and bipolar disorder.”
The Bible doesn’t shy away from mental health, though it may not be described in those terms. Biblical figures such as David (Psa. 38:4), Job (Job 3:26), Elijah (1 Kings 19:4), and Jonah (Jonah 4:3) are shown dealing with feelings of despair, anger, depression, and loneliness. And Scripture is clear that we need to bear one another’s burdens in community (Gal. 6:2) and be reminded of the hope we have in our Redeemer (Lam. 3:21).
On today’s episode our guests will address why mental health is an issue we’re talking about, how it connects to the work of the ERLC, ways it’s related to human dignity, and why it matters for Christians. You’ll hear from Brent Leatherwood, the president of the ERLC, as well as RaShan Frost, a senior fellow of the Research Institute of the ERLC and a pastor.
Since 2016, the name that has been synonymous with our current political environment is President Donald Trump. However, within the Trump administration is a name with which we should be familiar and should want to know more about: Vice President Mike Pence.
In a special episode, we’re featuring a conversation between Vice President Mike Pence and ERLC President Brent Leatherwood that we hosted at the 2024 Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting. They discuss Vice President Pence’s journey into politics, the priority he places on his Christian faith and his family, and how we all can engage with hope in the public square.
In a polarized political age, we hope you’ll walk away encouraged to seek the good of your neighbors, engage in politics in a distinctly Christian way, and work together to be salt and light in our local communities, in our states, and in our nation.
Are you tired of our country’s partisan and divisive approach to politics? We are too.
We believe there is a better way. Like you, we want our nation to be a place where the vulnerable are protected, religious liberty is defended, families can flourish, and the gospel is proclaimed. We believe that Christians have a critical role to play this year and every year in the public square.
Today, in the second part of the discussion between ERLC President Brent Leatherwood and Daniel Darling, director of the Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, they will provide further guidance for engaging the chaotic public square, discuss their issues of concern for this election cycle, and remind us of our anchor and hope as Christians.
Are you weary as you think about politics in our country? Is it hard to know what to say and do during an election year as you lead your church, talk to your family, interact in your community, and go to the voting booth? We feel those tensions, too, and want to provide encouragement as you seek to bring a distinctly Christian hope to the public square.
In a special two-part series, ERLC President Brent Leatherwood and Daniel Darling, director of the Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, will discuss godly political engagement in a messy political landscape, give an overview of the issues we’re watching in this election year and beyond, and talk about how to anchor our trust in Christ as we seek the good of our communities.
The ERLC's Jason Thacker, Miles Mullin, and Alex Ward discuss the 40th anniversary of the book The Naked Public Square: Religion and Democracy in Americaby Richard John Neuhaus and how it can inform our understanding of bringing our faith into the public square.
Political chaos and noisy rhetoric are hard to escape during an election season. So, it’s no surprise that even well-meaning Christians get caught up in the fray. Some withdraw from political engagement, feeling as if their voices couldn’t possibly be loud enough to make a difference. Others give in to the temptation to vilify those with whom they disagree. Neither is the most constructive way to use whatever measure of influence the Lord has given us to seek the welfare of our earthly home.
As Christians, the way for us to engage is with the hope of Jesus Christ. On today’s episode, our guests will help us figure out what that looks like on a practical level.
You’ll hear from Hunter Baker, the provost and dean of the faculty of North Greenville University, and from Shaka Mitchell, the Senior Fellow for the American Federation for Children.
You’ll also hear from ERLC President Brent Leatherwood.
Many of us sense that politics are contentious and messy. They often leave us feeling weary about the future of our country and its leaders. This was certainly the case in the 2020 presidential race. As our nation prepares for yet another presidential election in November, it’s helpful for us to be aware of what’s happening in our culture and have clear expectations for the season ahead so that, as Christians, we can be “salt and light” in our communities and engage politics with the hope of the gospel.
On today’s episode, you’ll hear from Brooke Medina, who serves as vice president of communications for the John Locke Foundation and an ERLC Research Institute fellow.
You’ll also hear from Yuval Levin, the director of social, cultural, and constitutional studies at the American Enterprise Institute, and Jason Thacker, the senior fellow and director of the research institute at the ERLC.
Are you weary from the current state of American politics? Does the noisy rhetoric by some political candidates and the lack of meaningful action leave you tempted to retreat from political engagement altogether? Know you’re not alone. Like you, we feel these tensions and want to explore ways that we can bring hope to the public square, together. And, we believe this starts in our own communities, which is why the ERLC produced an extensive state policy agenda for the first time this year, highlighting areas where you can make a difference in your community.
On today’s episode, you’ll hear from our colleague, Hannah Daniel, the ERLC’s director of public policy, about how you can get involved in bringing flourishing to your state and neighborhood. You’ll also hear again from our friends Tony Beam, the senior director of Church & Community Engagement for North Greenville University, and Lane Wakefield, a professor at Baylor University and candidate for his local school board in Texas.
2024 is a big year for politics. If you ask any person you pass on the street why this is the case, their answer would likely be because of the presidential election; one that, sadly, looks like it will be a contentious repeat of 2020. And they wouldn’t be wrong. Federal politics are important.
But, most Americans don’t give much thought to political issues beyond the national level. This causes us to miss out on the good we can effect at the state and local levels through political engagement. While it might not be as glamorous, popular, or as exciting as a national election, getting involved in the states, cities, and communities in which we live is more important than we might think.
On today’s episode you’ll hear from Tony Beam, who is the senior director of Church & Community Engagement for North Greenville University in South Carolina. He represents South Carolina Baptists at the Statehouse in Columbia as director of the Office of Public Policy. Dr. Beam is also the host of the podcast, "Truth in Politics and Culture with Dr. Tony Beam."
You will also hear from Lane Wakefield who is a clinical assistant professor of Marketing at the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University. He’s also a candidate for the school board in his community.
Do you sense that American politics is in trouble? Are you frustrated by our inability, even as Christians, to dialogue and disagree across party lines and other differences? In 2019, the ERLC, the Fetzer Institute, and LifeWay Research conducted a study on civility in the public square. The study found that “the single most common adjective” evangelical leaders used to describe the current political discourse was “toxic.” Sadly, not much has changed over the last several years.
At the ERLC, we feel the same tensions you feel. On the one hand, it’d be easy to throw up our hands and be done with politics altogether. On the other, we can be tempted to conform to the patterns of the world and adopt the same defensive posture in politics we see on social media and in the news. But, we, as Christians, believe there’s a better way and that Scripture guides us in our political engagement—maybe not in the specifics of voting on a certain policy, but certainly, in our speech, how we treat others, and the things we care about.
Together, we want to be Southern Baptists who engage in politics and bring hope to the public square. On today’s episode, you’ll learn what this means from Brent Leatherwood. Brent is the president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. He has extensive experience working in our nation’s capital and in Tennessee politics. He and his wife are committed members of their local church and have three children.
The reproductive medical technology known as in vitro fertilization, or IVF, has been in the news lately because of a crucial decision by the Alabama Supreme Court that clearly affirmed the personhood of human embryos. IVF is the procedure through which a woman’s egg and a man’s sperm are harvested and then fertilized outside of the womb. An embryo is created and implanted into the woman’s womb in hopes of leading to a pregnancy. IVF has enabled many couples wrestling with infertility to realize their dream of bearing children. Many of us know people who have used this technology. Yet, because it can lead to the good gift of children, most of us have not given the procedure a second thought.
On today’s episode, Herbie Newell, president and executive director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms, is going to discuss a vital aspect of thinking carefully about IVF. Lifeline is located in Alabama and is intimately acquainted with helping couples grow their families through adoption and orphan care.
Psalm 139:14 says that each life is “fearfully and wonderfully made” by God. Out of all of his creation, Genesis tells us that human life alone is made in His image. Because of this truth, we bear a responsibility to help preserve and protect all lives. This is why the work of pregnancy resource centers across the country and abroad is vital. The individuals in these centers commit themselves to the work of proclaiming the dignity of preborn lives, doing all they can to give them a chance at life while serving the vulnerable women and families who walk through their doors. And it’s also why partnership among Southern Baptists is essential. We can do more to protect life, together.
On today’s episode, you’ll hear from a special guest, Karen Roseberry. She spent much of her life dedicated to serving both women and preborn children as the executive director of Care Net Women’s Resource Center in Lancaster, California. Tragically, Karen lost her life in a car accident shortly after we conducted this interview, but the staff of Care Net encouraged us to share her words with you since this work was a great passion of her life.
Karen left a lasting impression everywhere she served and led many women to know Jesus as their Savior and choose life for their babies. She will be greatly missed, but the important work of the center continues onward as they work to provide free support and resources for women and families in their community.
You’ll also hear from Todd Unzicker who serves as executive director-treasurer for North Carolina Baptists. Todd is passionate about the local church and the Great Commission, and his vision for North Carolina Baptists is focused on rallying them to be a movement of churches on mission together.
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As part of the ERLC Podcast, we will feature special episodes from the Research team from time to time to help equip you to think deeply about the most pressing questions we face in the public square.
As we continue our series on life, the Research team is bringing you a special interview today with Scott Klusendorf, the author of The Case for Life. Scott is a respected pro-life speaker and advocate, best known for his work with the Life Training Institute which prepares Christians to be able to articulate and defend the pro-life movement with rational and theological arguments. He has participated in debates against abortion advocates such as the Planned Parenthood directors and attorneys who have argued for abortion access before the Supreme Court. Each year, he trains thousands of pro-life students how to share their beliefs with their classmates and helps them understand the common objections to ending abortion.
We hope that this long-form interview will help you begin to understand that Christian pro-life advocacy must be rooted in the image of God and is an intellectually defensible and coherent worldview.
Thanks for listening to this production of the ERLC Podcast. Join us next time as we focus on the ERLC’s policy work, especially as it relates to life.
We believe it’s clear in God’s Word that his perfect design is for many people to eventually unite as one man and one woman in a lifetime of marriage. That marriage, in many cases, leads to the blessing of children and establishes a family that glorifies God and benefits society. Unfortunately, in a fallen world, reality is messy. Marriage is put off and misunderstood. Families are broken and difficult. Infertility is faced far too often. And children are vulnerable and in need.
That’s where adoption and foster care comes in to provide care for these children and help them find the loving and safe families that they were made for. The need for these ministries, organizations, and for people to get involved has only grown since the Dobbs decision overturning a federal right to abortion.
Joining us on this episode is Herbie Newell, someone who understands this reality more than most. He’s the president & executive director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. Under Herbie’s leadership, Lifeline has increased international outreach to 25 countries through adoption and strategic orphan care, obtained licensure in 17 states, and established the foster care arm at Lifeline.
The ERLC podcast is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission.
It is produced by Lindsay Nicolet and Elizabeth Bristow.
Technical production is provided by Owens Productions.
It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.
The mission entrusted to the ERLC by the Southern Baptist Convention includes applying Christian principles to moral and social problems and questions of public policy and promoting religious liberty. One of the ways we do this is through our public policy advocacy, both in Washington, D.C., and throughout individual states.
Every year, we compile and release a public policy agenda, highlighting the key pieces of federal legislation our staff is watching and working on within our four categories of priority: life, religious liberty, marriage and family, and human dignity. More recently, we’ve also started assembling a state policy agenda, focusing on our cooperation with Baptist state conventions in advocating at the state level.
On today’s episode, you’ll hear from Hannah Daniel, our director of public policy who is based in D.C., and Brent Leatherwood, president of the ERLC. They’ll explain the importance of our policy agendas and highlight major pieces of legislation that matter to Southern Baptists.
The ERLC podcast is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission.
It is produced by Lindsay Nicolet and Elizabeth Bristow.
Technical production is provided by Owens Productions.
It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.
God’s Word, from the very beginning, affirms the dignity of all human life. Genesis 1 tells us that at the end of the creation process, “God said, ’Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.' … 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” This reveals to us that every person is made in the imago Dei, the image of God. And this means that every life, regardless of age, ability, or any other feature, has infinite value that cannot be taken away. The rest of the Bible unwaveringly affirms this truth.
The pro-life movement is grounded in this reality and, most fundamentally, has sought to protect our tiniest citizens from the horrors of abortion. The culmination of this work was realized on June 24, 2022, a historic day of celebration as the Supreme Court ruled to overturn the constitutional right to abortion and return abortion legislation back to the states. This was a long-time unifying goal of the pro-life movement. According to The New York Times, since the court’s ruling, abortion access has dropped overall, with 21 states banning or restricting it and others reinforcing abortion protections.
However, the fight for life and the mission of the pro-life movement is far from over, and there’s still much work to be done on the local, state, and federal levels. New frontiers have arisen, with abortion tourism, or travel for abortions across state lines, and chemical abortions, or abortion pills, gaining momentum across our country.
As we begin our series, we’ll talk to several guests who will give us a clear picture of the current state of the pro-life movement since last year’s historic Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision.
You’ll hear from Benjamin Watson, a former NFL tight end, as well as a writer, speaker, and activist. He is the author of, “The New Fight for Life: Roe, Race, and a Pro-Life Commitment to Justice.” He serves as vice president of strategic relationships with the Human Coalition, one of the largest pro-life and pro-woman organizations in the country. Along with his wife, Kirsten, he is the founder of The Watson 7 Foundation, a nonprofit focused on strengthening families. The Watsons live in Georgia with their seven children.
Also joining us is Herbie Newell, president & executive director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. He holds a Master’s of Business Administration in Accounting from Samford University. Under Herbie’s leadership, Lifeline has increased international outreach to 25 countries through adoption and strategic orphan care, obtained licensure in 17 states, and established the foster care arm at Lifeline.
Finally, you’ll hear from Dr. Bart Barber, who is pastor of First Baptist Church of Farmersville, Texas, and president of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Our goal on the ERLC Podcast is to help you think biblically about today’s cultural issues. As we discuss important topics that matter to Southern Baptists, you might have additional questions. We’d love to hear from you. Please e-mail us at erlcpodcast@erlc.com and let us know how you’re processing the conversations featured on the podcast.
And just a reminder, we want to make sure you are kept up to date about the important work the ERLC is doing on behalf of Southern Baptists. The best way to do that is by joining us at ERLC.com/updates. Signing up for email updates allows you to hear directly from us about our work and ways we are serving you on the issues that matter most to Southern Baptists. Become an email subscriber at ERLC.com/updates.
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Technical production is provided by Owens Productions.
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Thanks for listening, and we’re looking forward to being back together with you next time.
Throughout this series, we’ve been seeking biblical answers and practical wisdom to apply to questions of gender and sexuality swirling around in our culture, our churches, and in our hearts. It’s been a joy to explore these issues with you and spur one another on to hold fast to Christ and love our neighbors. On this last episode in our series, we’re going to focus more on pastors and how they can shepherd their people to better understand the biblical sexual ethic and how to apply that to their daily lives.
As we discuss these important topics, you might have additional questions. We’d love to hear from you. Please e-mail us at erlcpodcast@erlc.com and let us know how you’re processing this conversation.
Joining us on today’s podcast is Dr. Bart Barber. Bart is the pastor of First Baptist Church of Farmersville, Texas and president of the Southern Baptist Convention. Bart has a B.A. from Baylor University in their University Scholars program, an M.Div. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, and a Ph.D. in Church History, also from Southwestern.
You’ll also hear from Matt McCullough, pastor of Edgefield Church in Nashville, Tennessee. Before joining Edgefield, Matt helped to plant Trinity Church near Vanderbilt University and served as pastor there for 10 years. He completed a Ph.D. in American religious history. Matt and his wife are the parents of three boys.
We began our gender and sexuality series by examining what the Bible teaches us about these important topics. And as we close out this series with two more episodes, we’re going to concentrate on the Church and how pastors and leaders can disciple their members to wrestle with and hold fast to God’s good design for us. Because gender confusion has disproportionately affected younger generations, we’ll spend a lot of time today focusing on discipling those at the forefront this ideological assault.
As we discuss these important topics, you might have additional questions. We’d love to hear from you. Please e-mail us at erlcpodcast@erlc.com and let us know how you’re processing this conversation.
Joining us on today’s episode are several of our former guests: Katie McCoy, the director of women’s ministry at Texas Baptists; Steven and Amy Castello from City on a Hill Church in Boston, where Steven is the lead pastor and Amy is the director for women’s discipleship and care; and Christopher Yuan, a professor and the creator of “The Holy Sexuality Project.”
You’ll also hear from Dr. Dub Oliver. Dr. Oliver is the president of Union University, a Southern Baptist college. He completed a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Baylor University, Master of Science degree in educational psychology, and a Doctor of Philosophy in educational administration from Texas A&M. Dr. Oliver and his wife, Susie, have one daughter and two grandchildren.
On our previous episode about gender and sexuality, we looked at the family and how parents can approach these important topics with their children. Today, we’re turning our attention to an issue that has caused anxiety for some parents: gender and sexuality in schools and how to direct our children as they are confronted with teaching and examples that contradict what the Bible says.
As we discuss these important topics, you might have additional questions. We’d love to hear from you. Please e-mail us at erlcpodcast@erlc.com and let us know how you’re processing this conversation.
Joining us on today’s episode is Shaka Mitchell. Shaka serves as a Senior Fellow for the American Federation for Children. He is also an elder at his local church. He has previously served as Associate Director of Policy and Planning at the D.C.-based Center for Education Reform and led outreach efforts at the Institute for Justice, a constitutional law firm based in Arlington, Virgina. He is an alumnus of Belmont University where he teaches as an adjunct faculty member. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the Wake Forest University School of Law. Shaka and his wife live in Nashville with their children and are active in several non-profit organizations.
So far in our gender and sexuality series, we’ve learned what the Bible teaches about God’s design, we’ve traced the sexual revolution in our society, and we’ve heard a powerful testimony of honoring God in the midst of a struggle with sexual sin. Today, we’re going to talk about the family.
As we discuss these important topics, you might have additional questions. We’d love to hear from you. Please e-mail us at erlcpodcast@erlc.com and let us know how you’re processing this conversation.
On this episode, Steven and Amy Castello are going to help us think through some important aspects of teaching our kids God’s intent for gender and sexuality. Steven is the Lead Pastor and planter for City on a Hill Church in Boston, MA. He previously planted Immanuel Church in Birmingham, AL, before moving to Boston. Steven holds an undergraduate degree from Samford University and a M.Div from Birmingham Theological Seminary.
Amy is the Director for Women’s Discipleship and Care for City on a Hill Church. She also serves as the Spouse Care Advocate for a non-profit in Boston called “For Greater Boston”. Amy has served in the local church, discipling and counseling women since 2009.
Steven and Amy are parents to four daughters who are in middle school and high school. You’ll also hear briefly from our friend Katie McCoy.
So far in this series, we’ve learned what the Bible teaches about gender and sexuality, how the fall affects our perception of ourselves and God, and what role the sexual revolution played in where we are today as a culture.
Today, we will hear an incredible testimony from a man who has learned to honor God with his sexuality. We’re also going to hear how we can respond when someone we love struggles with sexual sin and gender confusion. Joining us on the podcast today for the first time is Christopher Yuan. You’ll also hear again from our friend Katie McCoy, the director of women's ministry at Texas Baptists.
Dr. Christopher Yuan is a writer, speaker, and the creator of The Holy Sexuality Project, a first-of-its-kind video series designed to help parents and grandparents empower their teens to understand, embrace, and celebrate biblical sexuality. Christopher graduated from Moody Bible Institute in 2005, received a master’s in biblical exegesis in 2007 and a doctorate of ministry in 2014. He has taught the Bible at Moody for over a decade.
We would love to hear from you about how you’re processing this conversation and what questions you’re facing related to issues of gender and sexuality. You can e-mail us at erlcpodcast@erlc.com.
On Oct. 7, we woke up to the news that Hamas, a Palestinian terrorist group, launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing 1,400 people in what has been referred to as Israel’s 9/11. In the days following, we have seen the horrendous images, heard the horrifying stories, and learned more about the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
To help us understand these events and how we can think clearly about them is Paul D. Miller. Dr. Miller is a professor in the Practice of International Affairs at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. He serves as co-chair of the Global Politics and Security concentration in the MSFS program. He is also a Senior Fellow with the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security at the Atlantic Council and a research fellow with the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. Dr. Miller previously served in the US Army (including a tour in Afghanistan), as an analyst with the CIA, and as Director for Afghanistan and Pakistan on the National Security Council staff.
We’ll also talk with ERLC President Brent Leatherwood about the Evangelical Statement in Support of Israel and how Southern Baptists should continue to respond to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Here is Dr. Miller's most recent article at The Dispatch on the Israeli-Hamas war: "To Stand With the Palestinians, Support Israel Against Hamas"
A few weeks ago, we learned that Genesis 1 teaches God created us male and female in his image. Because we’re created, God gets to set the boundaries for our lives. But, the fall and our sin nature affects how we view ourselves and our bodies. We also heard about the sexual revolution and how it feeds us the same lie the serpent did in the garden: Did God really say?
Today’s discussion is going to explore the sexual revolution more in depth and how Christians can think about it. You are going to hear again from our colleagues on the Research team, Alex Ward and Jason Thacker. We’re also going to hear from our friend Katie McCoy.
We would love to hear from you about how you’re processing this conversation and what questions you’re facing related to issues of gender and sexuality. You can e-mail us at erlcpodcast@erlc.com.
And just a reminder, we want to make sure you are kept up to date about the important work the ERLC is doing on behalf of Southern Baptists. The best way to do that is by joining us at ERLC.com/updates. Signing up for email updates allows you to hear directly from us about our work and ways we are serving you on the issues that matter most to Southern Baptists. Become an email subscriber at ERLC.com/updates.
The ERLC podcast is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission.
It is produced by Jill Waggoner, Lindsay Nicolet, and Elizabeth Bristow.
Technical production is provided by Owens Productions.
It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.
Thanks for listening, and we’re looking forward to being back together with you next time.
Many of our listeners have expressed a desire to better understand the ERLC’s public policy work. September is the perfect time to share about this area of our ministry assignment because it’s an important month in our nation’s Capitol and a busy time for our D.C. team, specifically. Hannah Daniel, our ERLC policy manager who works in our nation’s capital, and our president Brent Leatherwood will break down the what, how, and why of our D.C. advocacy.
We would love to hear from you. We want to know what policy issues are affecting your life and what questions you're facing related to issues of gender and sexuality. You can email us at erlcpodcast@erlc.com.
And just a reminder, we want to make sure you are kept up to date about the important work the ERLC is doing on behalf of Southern Baptists. The best way to do that is by joining us at ERLC.com/updates. Signing up for email updates allows you to hear directly from us about our work and ways we are serving you on the issues that matter most to Southern Baptists. Become an email subscriber at ERLC.com/updates.
The ERLC podcast is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission.
It is produced by Jill Waggoner, Lindsay Nicolet, and Elizabeth Bristow.
Technical production is provided by Owens Productions.
It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.
Thanks for listening, and we’re looking forward to being back together with you next time.
During this episode, you will hear from expert voices about:
- What it means to be made in the image of God;
- God’s good design for all people;
- How the world was corrupted by the fall in Genesis 3; and
- How to live out countercultural beliefs about gender and sexuality.
The ERLC podcast is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission.
It is produced by Jill Waggoner, Lindsay Nicolet, and Elizabeth Bristow.
Technical production provided by Owens Productions.
It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.
You can email us at erlcpodcast@erlc.com.
Become an email subscriber at erlc.com/updates
We’ve been working behind the scenes and are excited to announce an all new ERLC Podcast. While the format is new, our goal for the podcast remains the same. The ERLC seeks to help you think biblically about today’s cultural issues.
We’ve been listening to you to better understand the questions you’re facing and how the ERLC can help on matters related to marriage and family, life, religious liberty, and human dignity.
On this updated format of the ERLC Podcast, we want to give you brief, informed, practical, and biblically-based answers to important cultural issues.
You are not the only one asking these questions. Just like you, we want to hold fast to the teachings of Scripture as we seek to raise our families, serve our churches, and love our neighbors in an ever-evolving and often challenging cultural landscape.
Join us starting in September as we look to the Bible for wisdom, hear from trusted voices, and break down complex issues so that we can live in the world, but not of it—all for the sake of the gospel.
On this episode of the ERLC Podcast, Brent Leatherwood invites you to take our quick podcast survey as we prepare for a new ERLC Podcast.
Take the survey here.
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- Racial unity | If we, as Southern Baptists, can be willing to listen and have good conversations about race, we will see fruit that will draw us closer together. That's why we believe that A Conversation with Pastor Jon Nelson will be a helpful resource for you and your congregation. Watch this NEW video at ERLC.com/racialunity and listen as Jon candidly shares his thoughts on how we can meaningfully partner together on this work within our churches and communities. Again that link is ERLC.com/racialunity
- Email updates | Now that 2023 is fully underway, we want to make sure you are kept up to date about the important work we are doing on behalf of Southern Baptists. Whether it’s our 2023 Public Policy Agenda or another ultrasound machine placement, we want to make sure you know how we are serving our churches and acting as missionaries to the public square. As we move forward in 2023, know that first in our hearts and at the top of our minds are our churches. And we are taking those next steps with a Mark 10:44 mindset: to be a servant of all. The best way to learn more is by joining us at ERLC.com/updates. Signing up for email updates allows you to hear directly from us about our work and ways we are serving you on the issues that matter most to Southern Baptists. You’ll learn about our work on your behalf in our nation’s capital, about exciting new partnerships with our state conventions and the ways we are working across the convention with our sister entities. Become an email subscriber at ERLC.com/updates.
On this episode, Lindsay Nicolet gives an important update about exciting things coming for the ERLC Podcast.
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- Racial unity | If we, as Southern Baptists, can be willing to listen and have good conversations about race, we will see fruit that will draw us closer together. That's why we believe that A Conversation with Pastor Jon Nelson will be a helpful resource for you and your congregation. Watch this NEW video at ERLC.com/racialunity and listen as Jon candidly shares his thoughts on how we can meaningfully partner together on this work within our churches and communities. Again that link is ERLC.com/racialunity
- Email updates | Now that 2023 is fully underway, we want to make sure you are kept up to date about the important work we are doing on behalf of Southern Baptists. Whether it’s our 2023 Public Policy Agenda or another ultrasound machine placement, we want to make sure you know how we are serving our churches and acting as missionaries to the public square. As we move forward in 2023, know that first in our hearts and at the top of our minds are our churches. And we are taking those next steps with a Mark 10:44 mindset: to be a servant of all. The best way to learn more is by joining us at ERLC.com/updates. Signing up for email updates allows you to hear directly from us about our work and ways we are serving you on the issues that matter most to Southern Baptists. You’ll learn about our work on your behalf in our nation’s capital, about exciting new partnerships with our state conventions and the ways we are working across the convention with our sister entities. Become an email subscriber at ERLC.com/updates.
On this episode, Lindsay Nicolets talks with Palmer Williams about her work at the ERLC, the realities of politics, and future Supreme Court rulings. They also discuss Palmer’s hopes for the SBC.
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Sponsors Racial unity | If we, as Southern Baptists, can be willing to listen and have good conversations about race, we will see fruit that will draw us closer together. That's why we believe that A Conversation with Pastor Jon Nelson will be a helpful resource for you and your congregation. Watch this NEW video at ERLC.com/racialunity and listen as Jon candidly shares his thoughts on how we can meaningfully partner together on this work within our churches and communities. Again that link is ERLC.com/racialunity * Email updates |* Now that 2023 is fully underway, we want to make sure you are kept up to date about the important work we are doing on behalf of Southern Baptists. Whether it’s our 2023 Public Policy Agenda or another ultrasound machine placement, we want to make sure you know how we are serving our churches and acting as missionaries to the public square. As we move forward in 2023, know that first in our hearts and at the top of our minds are our churches. And we are taking those next steps with a Mark 10:44 mindset: to be a servant of all. The best way to learn more is by joining us at ERLC.com/updates. Signing up for email updates allows you to hear directly from us about our work and ways we are serving you on the issues that matter most to Southern Baptists. You’ll learn about our work on your behalf in our nation’s capital, about exciting new partnerships with our state conventions and the ways we are working across the convention with our sister entities. Become an email subscriber at ERLC.com/updates.
On this episode, Lindsay Nicolet talks with Hannah Daniel about the Tennessee governor’s Order of Protection proposal. They also discuss several important Supreme Court developments including the religious postal worker case and the abortion pill
ContentTennessean: SBC public policy president, a Covenant parent, backs Lee's gun law proposal
- Explainer: Tennessee governor’s Order of Protection proposal
Groff v. DeJoy: Religious postal worker case
- Rundown of oral arguments
Abortion pill at the Supreme Court
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Sponsors Racial unity | If we, as Southern Baptists, can be willing to listen and have good conversations about race, we will see fruit that will draw us closer together. That's why we believe that A Conversation with Pastor Jon Nelson will be a helpful resource for you and your congregation. Watch this NEW video at ERLC.com/racialunity and listen as Jon candidly shares his thoughts on how we can meaningfully partner together on this work within our churches and communities. Again that link is ERLC.com/racialunity * Email updates |* Now that 2023 is fully underway, we want to make sure you are kept up to date about the important work we are doing on behalf of Southern Baptists. Whether it’s our 2023 Public Policy Agenda or another ultrasound machine placement, we want to make sure you know how we are serving our churches and acting as missionaries to the public square. As we move forward in 2023, know that first in our hearts and at the top of our minds are our churches. And we are taking those next steps with a Mark 10:44 mindset: to be a servant of all. The best way to learn more is by joining us at ERLC.com/updates. Signing up for email updates allows you to hear directly from us about our work and ways we are serving you on the issues that matter most to Southern Baptists. You’ll learn about our work on your behalf in our nation’s capital, about exciting new partnerships with our state conventions and the ways we are working across the convention with our sister entities. Become an email subscriber at ERLC.com/updates.
On this episode, Lindsay Nicolet talks with Hannah Daniel about the importance of the Supreme Court in today’s society. They also discuss what’s new with the rapidly moving abortion pill case.
ContentThe abortion pill case
Explainer: How a case makes it the Supreme Court
Explainer: What you should know about Supreme Court decisions
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Sponsors Racial unity | If we, as Southern Baptists, can be willing to listen and have good conversations about race, we will see fruit that will draw us closer together. That's why we believe that A Conversation with Pastor Jon Nelson will be a helpful resource for you and your congregation. Watch this NEW video at ERLC.com/racialunity and listen as Jon candidly shares his thoughts on how we can meaningfully partner together on this work within our churches and communities. Again that link is ERLC.com/racialunity * Email updates |* Now that 2023 is fully underway, we want to make sure you are kept up to date about the important work we are doing on behalf of Southern Baptists. Whether it’s our 2023 Public Policy Agenda or another ultrasound machine placement, we want to make sure you know how we are serving our churches and acting as missionaries to the public square. As we move forward in 2023, know that first in our hearts and at the top of our minds are our churches. And we are taking those next steps with a Mark 10:44 mindset: to be a servant of all. The best way to learn more is by joining us at ERLC.com/updates. Signing up for email updates allows you to hear directly from us about our work and ways we are serving you on the issues that matter most to Southern Baptists. You’ll learn about our work on your behalf in our nation’s capital, about exciting new partnerships with our state conventions and the ways we are working across the convention with our sister entities. Become an email subscriber at ERLC.com/updates.
On this episode, Lindsay Nicolets talks with Hannah Daniel about Supreme Court opinions she’s anticipating this summer and what implications they will have for free speech and religious liberty.
Related content 303 Creative: Explainer * Groff v. Dejoy* * The “Lemon Test” * Nathan Finn with 3 reasons Baptists should hold to religious liberty for all
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In this episode, Lindsay talks with Dana Hall McCain about her career as a writer, the intersection of faith and public policy, and how Christians can contribute to a healthy public square. They also discuss social media, pro-life issues, and what’s important for Southern Baptists in this particular culture.
ERLC Content Evan Lenow with How parents can engage local public schools: 4 ways to build healthy relationships and care for your children * Policy staff* with Explainer: Title IX expanded to include sexual orientation and gender identity
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Sponsors Racial unity | If we, as Southern Baptists, can be willing to listen and have good conversations about race, we will see fruit that will draw us closer together. That's why we believe that A Conversation with Pastor Jon Nelson will be a helpful resource for you and your congregation. Watch this NEW video at ERLC.com/racialunity and listen as Jon candidly shares his thoughts on how we can meaningfully partner together on this work within our churches and communities. Again that link is ERLC.com/racialunity * Email updates |* Now that 2023 is fully underway, we want to make sure you are kept up to date about the important work we are doing on behalf of Southern Baptists. Whether it’s our 2023 Public Policy Agenda or another ultrasound machine placement, we want to make sure you know how we are serving our churches and acting as missionaries to the public square. As we move forward in 2023, know that first in our hearts and at the top of our minds are our churches. And we are taking those next steps with a Mark 10:44 mindset: to be a servant of all. The best way to learn more is by joining us at ERLC.com/updates. Signing up for email updates allows you to hear directly from us about our work and ways we are serving you on the issues that matter most to Southern Baptists. You’ll learn about our work on your behalf in our nation’s capital, about exciting new partnerships with our state conventions and the ways we are working across the convention with our sister entities. Become an email subscriber at ERLC.com/updates.
On this episode, we'll hear the installation address of President F. Brent Leatherwood. In his message, he shared his gratitude for this stewardship, his hope for the SBC, and his vision for the ERLC.
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- Racial unity | If we, as Southern Baptists, can be willing to listen and have good conversations about race, we will see fruit that will draw us closer together. That's why we believe that A Conversation with Pastor Jon Nelson will be a helpful resource for you and your congregation. Watch this NEW video at ERLC.com/racialunity and listen as Jon candidly shares his thoughts on how we can meaningfully partner together on this work within our churches and communities. Again that link is ERLC.com/racialunity
- Email updates | Now that 2023 is fully underway, we want to make sure you are kept up to date about the important work we are doing on behalf of Southern Baptists. Whether it?s our 2023 Public Policy Agenda or another ultrasound machine placement, we want to make sure you know how we are serving our churches and acting as missionaries to the public square. As we move forward in 2023, know that first in our hearts and at the top of our minds are our churches. And we are taking those next steps with a Mark 10:44 mindset: to be a servant of all. The best way to learn more is by joining us at ERLC.com/updates. Signing up for email updates allows you to hear directly from us about our work and ways we are serving you on the issues that matter most to Southern Baptists. You?ll learn about our work on your behalf in our nation?s capital, about exciting new partnerships with our state conventions and the ways we are working across the convention with our sister entities. Become an email subscriber at ERLC.com/updates.
On this episode, Lindsay Nicolet talks with Hannah Daniel about the Equal Rights Amendment and why it’s harmful, especially to women. We also discuss a review of states policies that cover the areas of human dignity, religious liberty, family and marriage, and the sanctity of human life.
Content Hannah Daniel with Explainer: Senate considers the Equal Rights Amendment * Katie McCoy with What is a Woman? * Rebecca McLaughlin with How the Gospels Show that Jesus Values Women * Policy Staff* with ERLC 2023 State Policy Review
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Sponsors Racial unity | If we, as Southern Baptists, can be willing to listen and have good conversations about race, we will see fruit that will draw us closer together. That's why we believe that A Conversation with Pastor Jon Nelson will be a helpful resource for you and your congregation. Watch this NEW video at ERLC.com/racialunity and listen as Jon candidly shares his thoughts on how we can meaningfully partner together on this work within our churches and communities. Again that link is ERLC.com/racialunity * Email updates |* Now that 2023 is fully underway, we want to make sure you are kept up to date about the important work we are doing on behalf of Southern Baptists. Whether it’s our 2023 Public Policy Agenda or another ultrasound machine placement, we want to make sure you know how we are serving our churches and acting as missionaries to the public square. As we move forward in 2023, know that first in our hearts and at the top of our minds are our churches. And we are taking those next steps with a Mark 10:44 mindset: to be a servant of all. The best way to learn more is by joining us at ERLC.com/updates. Signing up for email updates allows you to hear directly from us about our work and ways we are serving you on the issues that matter most to Southern Baptists. You’ll learn about our work on your behalf in our nation’s capital, about exciting new partnerships with our state conventions and the ways we are working across the convention with our sister entities. Become an email subscriber at ERLC.com/updates.
On this episode, we feature a webinar hosted by Jason Thacker on discipling your church for a world in sexual crisis. Thacker talks to Dean Inserra, Katie McCoy, and Andrew Walker about a biblical sexual ethic and how to communicate it with truth and grace in a secularized society.
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- Discipling your church for a world in sexual crisis
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- Racial unity | If we, as Southern Baptists, can be willing to listen and have good conversations about race, we will see fruit that will draw us closer together. That's why we believe that A Conversation with Pastor Jon Nelson will be a helpful resource for you and your congregation. Watch this NEW video at ERLC.com/racialunity and listen as Jon candidly shares his thoughts on how we can meaningfully partner together on this work within our churches and communities. Again that link is ERLC.com/racialunity
On this episode, Brent Leatherwood and Lindsay Nicolet talk to Jason Thacker about his new book, “The Digital Public Square,” and how Christian ethics apply in a technological society. They discuss the importance of Christians engaging various technological tools with wisdom and the motivation to love God and love our neighbors.
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- 2023 Public Policy Agenda |The first session of the 118th Congress is now underway, and it begins as the nation is grappling with war around the world, inflation at home, and deep division across our nation. This also begins a new era of divided government with a Democratic president, a narrow Democratic majority in the U.S. Senate, and a slim Republican majority in the House. This dynamic ensures legislating and governing will be a difficult task. We recently released the 2023 ERLC Public Policy agenda which includes our priorities for religious liberty, sanctity of life, marriage and family, and human dignity. Download the full agenda and learn how your Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission is advocating for issues important to Southern Baptists at ERLC.com/policy.
- Email updates | Now that 2023 is fully underway, we want to make sure you are kept up to date about the important work we are doing on behalf of Southern Baptists. Whether it’s our 2023 Public Policy Agenda or another ultrasound machine placement, we want to make sure you know how we are serving our churches and acting as missionaries to the public square. As we move forward in 2023, know that first in our hearts and at the top of our minds are our churches. And we are taking those next steps with a Mark 10:44 mindset: to be a servant of all. The best way to learn more is by joining us at ERLC.com/updates. Signing up for email updates allows you to hear directly from us about our work and ways we are serving you on the issues that matter most to Southern Baptists. You’ll learn about our work on your behalf in our nation’s capital, about exciting new partnerships with our state conventions and the ways we are working across the convention with our sister entities. Become an email subscriber at ERLC.com/updates.
On this episode, Brent Leatherwood and Lindsay Nicolet discuss the SBC Executive Committee meeting and several noteworthy developments, including the “Ministry Check” website and six churches deemed not in friendly cooperation with the SBC. They also reflected on the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine.
Culture
- BP: Blalock gives update on task force work and Ministry Check site
- BP: SBC EC removes six churches, including Saddleback
- Bart Barber’s tweet thread
- NPR: After a year of war in Ukraine, no end in sight to the misery
- BP: SBC supporting Ukraine as war enters second year
- ERLC article: How Southern Baptists are involved in Ukraine relief
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- 2023 Public Policy Agenda |The first session of the 118th Congress is now underway, and it begins as the nation is grappling with war around the world, inflation at home, and deep division across our nation. This also begins a new era of divided government with a Democratic president, a narrow Democratic majority in the U.S. Senate, and a slim Republican majority in the House. This dynamic ensures legislating and governing will be a difficult task. We recently released the 2023 ERLC Public Policy agenda which includes our priorities for religious liberty, sanctity of life, marriage and family, and human dignity. Download the full agenda and learn how your Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission is advocating for issues important to Southern Baptists at ERLC.com/policy.
- Email updates | Now that 2023 is fully underway, we want to make sure you are kept up to date about the important work we are doing on behalf of Southern Baptists. Whether it’s our 2023 Public Policy Agenda or another ultrasound machine placement, we want to make sure you know how we are serving our churches and acting as missionaries to the public square. As we move forward in 2023, know that first in our hearts and at the top of our minds are our churches. And we are taking those next steps with a Mark 10:44 mindset: to be a servant of all. The best way to learn more is by joining us at ERLC.com/updates. Signing up for email updates allows you to hear directly from us about our work and ways we are serving you on the issues that matter most to Southern Baptists. You’ll learn about our work on your behalf in our nation’s capital, about exciting new partnerships with our state conventions and the ways we are working across the convention with our sister entities. Become an email subscriber at ERLC.com/updates.
On this episode, Brent Leatherwood interviews Ed Litton and Fred Luter about racial reconciliation and the SBC. These two men have started an important racial reconciliation effort called The Unify Project, and in this interview, they tell us about it and spur us on to be ambassadors of reconciliation within the communities where the Lord has placed us.
Culture
- Unify Project
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- 2023 Public Policy Agenda |The first session of the 118th Congress is now underway, and it begins as the nation is grappling with war around the world, inflation at home, and deep division across our nation. This also begins a new era of divided government with a Democratic president, a narrow Democratic majority in the U.S. Senate, and a slim Republican majority in the House. This dynamic ensures legislating and governing will be a difficult task. We recently released the 2023 ERLC Public Policy agenda which includes our priorities for religious liberty, sanctity of life, marriage and family, and human dignity. Download the full agenda and learn how your Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission is advocating for issues important to Southern Baptists at ERLC.com/policy.
- Email updates | Now that 2023 is fully underway, we want to make sure you are kept up to date about the important work we are doing on behalf of Southern Baptists. Whether it’s our 2023 Public Policy Agenda or another ultrasound machine placement, we want to make sure you know how we are serving our churches and acting as missionaries to the public square. As we move forward in 2023, know that first in our hearts and at the top of our minds are our churches. And we are taking those next steps with a Mark 10:44 mindset: to be a servant of all. The best way to learn more is by joining us at ERLC.com/updates. Signing up for email updates allows you to hear directly from us about our work and ways we are serving you on the issues that matter most to Southern Baptists. You’ll learn about our work on your behalf in our nation’s capital, about exciting new partnerships with our state conventions and the ways we are working across the convention with our sister entities. Become an email subscriber at ERLC.com/updates.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay talk about racial unity in the SBC. They also disucss a recap of the State of the Union address, the devastating earthquake in Turkey, and J.D. Greear’s article responding to comments Andy Stanley made about homosexuality.
ERLC Content
- Micah Gaston with Four Reasons Why I Am Committed to A Racially Reconciling Church
- Racial Unity in the SBC: A Converrsation with Fred Luter and Ed Litton
Culture
- The Dispatch: State of the Union recap
- NBC News: Death toll soars past 16,000 in Turkey earthquake
- BP: Send Relief responding to massive earthquake
- SEND Relief
- TGC: J.D. Greear’s article responding to Andy Stanley
- Discipling your church for a world in sexual crisis
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- 2023 Public Policy Agenda |The first session of the 118th Congress is now underway, and it begins as the nation is grappling with war around the world, inflation at home, and deep division across our nation. This also begins a new era of divided government with a Democratic president, a narrow Democratic majority in the U.S. Senate, and a slim Republican majority in the House. This dynamic ensures legislating and governing will be a difficult task. We recently released the 2023 ERLC Public Policy agenda which includes our priorities for religious liberty, sanctity of life, marriage and family, and human dignity. Download the full agenda and learn how your Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission is advocating for issues important to Southern Baptists at ERLC.com/policy.
- Email updates | Now that 2023 is fully underway, we want to make sure you are kept up to date about the important work we are doing on behalf of Southern Baptists. Whether it’s our 2023 Public Policy Agenda or another ultrasound machine placement, we want to make sure you know how we are serving our churches and acting as missionaries to the public square. As we move forward in 2023, know that first in our hearts and at the top of our minds are our churches. And we are taking those next steps with a Mark 10:44 mindset: to be a servant of all. The best way to learn more is by joining us at ERLC.com/updates. Signing up for email updates allows you to hear directly from us about our work and ways we are serving you on the issues that matter most to Southern Baptists. You’ll learn about our work on your behalf in our nation’s capital, about exciting new partnerships with our state conventions and the ways we are working across the convention with our sister entities. Become an email subscriber at ERLC.com/updates.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay talk to Hannah Daniel about the ERLC’s advocacy priorities for 2023. These priorities are in the important areas of religious liberty, marriage and family, sanctity of life, and human dignity.
ERLC Content Jordan Wootten with Can Christians make it in American Politics? * Hannah Daniel withWhat the ERLC is advocating for in 2023: A look into this year’s Public Policy Agenda*
Culture* ERLC’s 2023 Public Policy Agenda
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Sponsors Internships | While it may seem early, now is the time when many college students begin planning for their Summer 2023 internships. You likely already know this if you have a college student in your life—whether it's in your own household, or your church ministry. At the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, we believe strongly in investing in the next generation. Our internship program exists to prepare students and young professionals with a gospel-centered, kingdom-focused perspective on the issues of everyday life. Interns come alongside ERLC staff to equip church leaders to address complex ethical issues in their communities, local churches, and represent Southern Baptists to the United States government. They help write policy briefs, draft correspondence to congressional staff, assist with communication strategy, provide research on ethical debates, meet with state and federal Christian officials working in the public square, and so much more. In sum, ERLC Interns do much more than simple errands and coffee runs. If you know of a college student looking for an internship for summer 2023, or you are a college student in need of an internship, visit ERLC.com/interns to apply. That’s ERLC.com/interns * Psalm 139 |* Thousands of women are now traveling to states where abortion is still legal. Abortion providers like Planned Parenthood are targeting these states by placing mobile abortion centers near the border to take advantage of vulnerable women. The need for lifesaving ultrasound machines is greater than ever. That's where the Psalm 139 Project comes in. As an initiative of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, the Psalm 139 Project works on behalf of Southern Baptists to place ultrasound machines in pro-life clinics across the country. Will you help us save vulnerable lives in 2023 and beyond? When you partner with the Psalm 139 Project, 100% of your gift goes directly to placing ultrasound machines and training PRC staff and volunteers. All of our administrative costs are covered by the ongoing generosity of Southern Baptists through the Cooperative Program. That’s what makes us unique — and that’s why partnering with us will make a real, tangible difference. Learn more and partner with us at ERLC.com/psalm139. That’s ERLC.com/psalm139.
In this episode, Lindsay and Brent discuss this year’s March for Life, George Santos’ deception, and the classified documents debacle.
ERLC Content
- Jordan Woottenwith Explainer: Open Doors releases 2023 World Watch List
- Anna Claire Flowerswith 3 lessons from the March for Life 2023
Culture
- NY Times: First March for Life After Roe, Sets Stage for New Ideas
- USA Today: George Santos scammed voters. Congress has a moral duty to remove him.
- Axios: Classified documents discovered at Pence’s home
- Axios: Fire mansion in Tennessee
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- Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted territory. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.
In this episode, Brent interviews Jon Nelson, a pastor in Missouri, about racial unity and the SBC. Lindsay also reviews a few pieces of ERLC content focused on life in light of the 2023 March for Life.
ERLC Content
- Kadin Christian with Helping single moms choose life and education: An interview about The MOMentum Network
- Ashlyn Portero with 5 small pro-life steps churches can take
Culture
- Baptist Press: Jon Nelson: from atheist to 1st black Mo. Baptist VP
- March for Life 2023
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- @LeatherwoodTN
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- Internships | While it may seem early, now is the time when many college students begin planning for their Summer 2023 internships. You likely already know this if you have a college student in your life—whether it's in your own household, or your church ministry. At the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, we believe strongly in investing in the next generation. Our internship program exists to prepare students and young professionals with a gospel-centered, kingdom-focused perspective on the issues of everyday life. Interns come alongside ERLC staff to equip church leaders to address complex ethical issues in their communities, local churches, and represent Southern Baptists to the United States government. They help write policy briefs, draft correspondence to congressional staff, assist with communication strategy, provide research on ethical debates, meet with state and federal Christian officials working in the public square, and so much more. In sum, ERLC Interns do much more than simple errands and coffee runs. If you know of a college student looking for an internship for summer 2023, or you are a college student in need of an internship, visit ERLC.com/interns to apply. That’s ERLC.com/interns
- Psalm 139 | Thousands of women are now traveling to states where abortion is still legal. Abortion providers like Planned Parenthood are targeting these states by placing mobile abortion centers near the border to take advantage of vulnerable women. The need for lifesaving ultrasound machines is greater than ever. That's where the Psalm 139 Project comes in. As an initiative of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, the Psalm 139 Project works on behalf of Southern Baptists to place ultrasound machines in pro-life clinics across the country. Will you help us save vulnerable lives in 2023 and beyond? When you partner with the Psalm 139 Project, 100% of your gift goes directly to placing ultrasound machines and training PRC staff and volunteers. All of our administrative costs are covered by the ongoing generosity of Southern Baptists through the Cooperative Program. That’s what makes us unique — and that’s why partnering with us will make a real, tangible difference. Learn more and partner with us at ERLC.com/psalm139. That’s ERLC.com/psalm139.
In this episode, Lindsay and Brent discuss the South Carolina Supreme Court striking down the state’s 6-week abortion ban. They also talk about the pro-life organization and the March for Life happening next week.
ERLC Content
- Jason Thacker with Two ways to make digital activism better: Real-world relationships bring about change
- Katelyn Walls Shelton with Abortion is not healthcare: The historical and biblical understanding of a doctor’s obligation
Culture
- Washington Post: South Carolina Supreme Court strikes down 6-week abortion law
- Baptist Press: Stand for Life Launches from ERLC
- March for Life 2023
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- Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted territory. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.
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In this episode, Lindsay and Brent discuss the latest development with abortion pills, the ongoing deliberations regarding speaker of the House, and Damar Hamlin’s terrifying collapse on the football field. They also talk about the latest issue of Light magazine.
ERLC Content
- Latest issue of Light magazine: Pursuing a culture of life: The pro-life movement after the demise of Roe v. Wade
Culture
- WSJ: Abortion pills to be more widely available
- Jason Thacker with Explainer: The FDA expands abortion pill access in local pharmacies
- Chelsey Youman with The twin frontiers of abortion in a post-Dobbs world: The abortion pill and abortion trafficking
- NBC News: House Deliberations for Speaker Ongoing
- At the end: Damar Hamlin (Toy drive soared to $3 million)
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- Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted territory. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.
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In this episode, Lindsay and Brent discuss their end of year focus on the Psalm 139 Project. They also talk about the status of immigration reform in the United States and an update on the Respect for Marriage Act.
ERLC Content
- Carlotta White with How ultrasounds help moms choose life: Opening a window into the womb
- Hannah Daniel with What a visit to the border taught me about Advent
Culture
- CBS News: Last minute deal for immigration reforms fails
- Most recent SBC resolution on immigration (2018)
- Baptist Messenger: President Biden signs Respect for Marriage Act amid religious liberty concerns
- Explainer: Why the ERLC Still Opposes the Respect for Marriage Act
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- Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted territory. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.
In this episode, Lindsay and Brent talk with their former ERLC colleague, Dan Darling. He is now the director of the Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and assistant professor of Faith and Culture at Texas Baptist College.
Culture* Land Center for Cultural Engagement * Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary * DanielDarling.com * Reagan Presidential Library * Lincoln Presidential Library * Truman Presidential Library
Books A Non-Anxious Presenceby Mark Sayers * Mark of the Christian by Francis Shaffer * Churchill: Walking with Destiny by Andrew Roberts * Reagan: An American Journeyby Bob Spitz * My Grandfather's Son: A Memoir by Justice Clarence Thomas * The Nightingale* by Kristin Hannah
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Sponsors Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs. * Sexual Ethics Resource Page |* Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted territory. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.
In this episode, Lindsay talks with Hannah Daniel about the Senate’s affirmative vote on the Respect for Marriage Act, the upcoming oral arguments for 303 Creative, and her trip to the border next week. They also discuss pro-life issues and the life-saving work of ultrasound machines.
ERLC Content
- Laura Campbell with 3 things to know about pregnancy resources centers
- Chelsea Patterson Sobolik with 5 misconceptions surrounding adoption
Culture
- Senate votes to pass the Respect for Marriage Act
- Explainer: Why the ERLC Still Opposes the Respect for Marriage Act
- Quote from Brent Leatherwood in an article from Deseret News.
- 303 Creative oral arguments next week at the Supreme Court
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- Dobbs Resource Page Prayer Guide | Right now, the Supreme Court is considering a major Mississippi abortion case called Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The ERLC and other pro-life organizations filed an amicus brief in this case urging the Supreme Court to overturn the disatrous Roe v. Wade decision. Members of our team also joined pro-life advocates on the steps of the Supreme Court when oral arguments were heard last December. As we approach the Supreme Court’s final decision in June of this year, it’s important for Christians to pray for this landmark case and begin preparing our churches to serve vulnerable women and children in a potential post-Roe world. Download our free prayer guide at ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Dobbs Resource Page | Many Christians are aware that an important case about abortion is being decided at the Supreme Court this June. But for many, this case is confusing and wrapped in a lot of legal jargon. The ERLC wants to help with that, so we’ve created a resource page that will help you and your church understand what this case means, what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned, and how your church can prepare to serve vulnerable women and children in the aftermath. To learn more about the Dobbs case and how you can pray, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
In this episode, Lindsay and Brent talk about Brent’s trip to Washington, D.C. and his productive meetings with lawmakers. They also discuss the Senate’s vote to move forward with the Respect for Marriage Act, the Republicans’ narrow victory to win the House, and Nancy Pelosi’s future.
ERLC Content
- Hannah Daniel with Explainer: Why the ERLC Still Opposes the Respect for Marriage Act
- Hannah Daniel with Advocacy priorities for the ERLC in the Lame Duck Session: Life, religious liberty, marriage, and human dignity
Culture
- NBC News: Republicans officially gain control of U.S. House–but with slim majority
- Chicago Sun Times: Will Dreamer bill pass this Congress during lame duck?
- Politico: Speaker Pelosi’s future
- WSJ: Get paid to sleep
- NBC News: Taping mouth shut to sleep trend
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- Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted territory. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.
In this episode, Lindsay and Brent talk about the results of the midterms and how Christians can think about them. They also discuss the temptation toward discouragement, the path forward, and the hope believers have.
ERLC Content
- Jordan Wootten with The anger of our political moment: How Christians can model a better way
- ERLC Staff with What you should know about the 2022 state ballot initiatives
Culture
- Baptist Press: Control of Congress still up for grabs
- Wall Street Journal: Where Things Stand with Mid-Term Results
- Baptist Press: Pro-life efforts failed in four states
- National Review: What went wrong and right on election night
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- Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted territory. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.
In this episode, Lindsay and Hannah Daniel discuss the midterm elections and what to watch for. They also talk about the vicious attack on Paul Pelosi and what it reveals about our political climate.
ERLC Content
- Lindsay Nicolet with Seeking the welfare of the city: An Interview About Why Christians Should be Active in the Public Square
- Jon Kelly with Be Surgeons, Not Butchers: How We Share Truth in the Public Square Matters
Culture
- Axios: Midterms
- Arkansas ballot op-ed by Brent Leatherwood and Sonny Tucker
- USA Today: Paul Pelosi attack
- Hunter Baker: Why Christians should never respond with political violence
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- Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted territory. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the U.K.’s new prime minister, Rishi Sunak. They also talk about Putin’s threat of a radioactive bomb, the Refugee Resettlement Program, and the importance of SBC local associations.
ERLC Content
- Hannah Daniel with Why we need to rebuild the Refugee Resettlement Program
- Matt Henslee with Why you should be involved in your local association: Cooperation means we are better together
Culture
- BBC: Rishi Sunak becomes Bristish Prime Minister
- AP: Sunak faces major economic hurdles as he takes office
- NY Times: Putin warns of radioactive bomb threat, labeled as disinformation by West
- Dispatch: The Diabolical Logic of Nuclear Blackmail
- AP: Prince Harry’s memoir, titled ‘Spare,’ to come out Jan. 10
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- Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted terrority. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the abrupt resignation of the U.K.’s prime minister, Liz Truss. They also talk about the tragic promise by President Biden that abortion will be the top priority if Democrats retain control of Congress.
ERLC Content
- Jason Thacker with Why do Christians address sexuality and gender issues all the time? Our sexualized society and the good design of God
- Jordan Wootten with What the state of theology in America reveals: Seeing heresy as an opportunity for discipleship
Culture
- ABC News: Liz Truss Resigns
- Roll Call: Biden says abortion will be number one priority in new Congress
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- Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted terrority. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the 60 Minutes segment with SBC President Bart Barber, what a jury ordered Alex Jones to pay the families of Sandy Hook victims, and the ERLC’s comments about the new Veterans Affairs abortion rule. They also talk about resources for pastors that enable them to respond bibically and wisely to gender and sexuality issues.
ERLC Content
- ERLC Staff with A Biblical Resource for Pastors on Gender and Sexuality
- Joe Carter with Combatting confusion in society's language about gender and sexuality: A glossary of the ever-changing terms used in the sexual revolution
Culture
- CBS: Bart Barber on 60 Minutes
- Biblical Recorder: Praise is high for Barber’s 60 Minutes appearance
- NBC News: Alex Jones told to pay nearly $1 billion to Sandy Hook families
- BP: SBC leaders call on VA to rescind new rule expanding abortion
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- Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted terrority. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the incredible gift of the Cooperative Program topping $200 million. They also talk about the HHS transgender rule that would threaten religious liberty and discuss DACA being sent back to a lower court for review.
ERLC Content
- Kadin Christian with The need to serve pregnant women on college campuses: An interview about Baby Steps at Auburn University
- Jason Thacker with The disastrous moral harm of California’s transgender ‘refuge’ bill
Culture
- BP: National CP giving tops $200 million for first time since 2008
- BP: HHS transgender rule threatens doctors’ religious liberty, ERLC letter says
- NBC News: Appeals court sends DACA case back to lower court to review new Biden rule, temporarily protecting Dreamers
- Aaron Judge 62nd homerun.
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- Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted terrority. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the devastation in Southwest Florida caused by Hurricane Ian and Southern Baptist’s disaster relief mobilization. They also talk about the need in Puerto Rico, the Jones Act waiver, and the Baptist cooperation that helped make that happen.
ERLC Content
- Hunter Baker with Why Christians should never resort to political violence: Sin and serving the Lord of the beatitudes (Union University article)
- Lisa Misner with Ilinois Baptists stand for life as abortions increase in their state
Culture
- ABC News: Devastation caused by Hurricane Ian
- BP: Southern Baptists respond
- Politico: Jones Act Waiver Approved for Puerto Rico
- Aaron Judge’s 61st homerun
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- Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted terrority. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.
In this episode, Lindsay talks with Dana Hall McCain about her career as a writer, the intersection of faith and public policy, and how Christians can contribute to a healthy public square. They also discuss social media, pro-life issues, and what’s important for Southern Baptists in this particular culture.
ERLC Content
- Evan Lenow with How parents can engage local public schools: 4 ways to build healthy relationships and care for your children
- Policy staff with Explainer: Title IX expanded to include sexual orientation and gender identity
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- Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted terrority. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.
In this episode, Lindsay celebrates Brent Leatherwood as the newly elected president of the ERLC. Then, Lindsay and Brent discuss the latest update with the Yeshiva University case, the delay of the Respect for Marriage Act vote, and the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.
ERLC Content
- Policy Staff with Explainer: The Yeshiva University case and its implications for religious liberty
- ERLC Staff with Why Christians should oppose gambling (Jason Thacker article)
Culture
- SCOTUSBlog: Court rules against Yeshiva University appeal
- Punchbowl News: RFMA Vote possibly delayed to Lame Duck Session
- The funeral for Queen Elizabeth II will be held on Sept. 19
- Roger Federer announces retirement
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- Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted terrority. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.
In this episode, Lindsay talks with Jason Thacker about his new book, Following Jesus in a Digital Age, and how Christians can approach technology. They also discuss the biblical definition of marriage and how that is being undermined by the Respect for Marriage Act.
ERLC Content
- Tim Counts with Why should Christians care about the definition of marriage? Understanding important Bible passages
- Jordan Wootten with Explainer: What you should know about the Respect for Marriage Act
- Alex Ward with The duty and courage of Queen Elizabeth II: And our longing for a perfect Ruler
Culture
- Following Jesus in a Digital Age
- 4 ethical issues in technology to watch in 2022
- Jason Thacker’s USA Today op-ed
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- Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted terrority. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the United Nations’ report on human rights violations in China, the rejection of the Transgender Mandate at a Federal Appeals Court, and Yeshiva University’s appeal to SCOTUS regarding a potential religious liberty violation. They also celebrate the beginning of college football season.
ERLC Content
- Jason Thacker with Why the (mis)labeling of pregnancy resource centers on Yelp needs to be corrected: Combatting lack of information and misinformation
- Alex Ward with How technology contributes to a pornified culture: Sexuality in the digital age
Culture
- The New York Times: The United Nations releases long-awaited report on human rights violations in China
- BP: Federal Appeals Court rejects Transgender Mandate
- Courthouse News: Yeshiva University appeals to SCOTUS
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- Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted terrority. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.
In this episode, Lindsay talks with Hannah Daniel, ERLC Policy Manager, about the ERLC Washington, D.C., office, Congress reconvening soon, and our priorities for the fall. They also discuss the SBC’s Global Hunger Sunday held on Aug. 28.
ERLC Content
- Tim Scheiderer with Explaining the sin of abortion in an age-appropriate way: How to help your children grasp the devastating effects of sin and the hope of the gospel
- Brandon Elrod with How Southern Baptists are meeting increased world hunger needs: Churches set to recognize Global Hunger Sunday on August 28
Culture
- Senate will vote on same-sex marriage bill in September
- AP News: 2022 Midterms
- Explainer: New wave of pro-family policies is an encouraging trend in the pro-life movement
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- Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted terrority. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the investigation into the SBC and Liz Cheney’s loss in the primary. They also talk about the Jan. 6 committee and former Vice President Pence’s potential testimony. Finally, they mention political violence and the Salman Rushdie attack.
ERLC Content
- Hannah Daniel and Cooper Shull with Remembering the plight of Afghans: One year after the fall of Kabul
- Jordan Wootten with Three takeaways from a recent survey of adoptive parents
- John Foubert with The importance of protecting your children from internet pornography
Culture
- Baptist Press: Investigation into the SBC
- Washington Post: Liz Cheney loses primary
- NBC News: Pence would consider testifying
- CNN: Salman Rushdie attack
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Are you “quiet quitting”?,The Wall Street Journal
- Brent: Lebron James’ new deal
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- Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted terrority. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.
For this episode, Brent interviewed Matt Henslee, the executive director of the Collin Baptist Association in Texas. Matt recently served as the president of the SBC pastors conference and the two talked about his time leading that effort as well as the importance of local associations in SBC life.
ERLC Content
- Understanding the Reconciliation Process in Congress – As Christians seek to be well informed on the workings of our government, play an active role in our democracy, and ensure the well-being of our neighbors, it is important to more fully understand this complicated procedure.
- The Church’s Need for Post-Abortive Ministry – Karen Ellison shares her experiences and helps us consider the ways in which individuals in our churches and communities might still be in need of healing from past abortions, as well as the importance of this work to the future of the pro-life movement.
Culture
- WSJ: Internal Informant Led to Search of Trump Property – The episode points to a sharp escalation in the Justice Department’s inquiry into Mr. Trump, which also includes an investigation into the events leading up to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot on the Capitol.
- Dispatch: July Brings Hint of Inflation Relief – the latest Consumer Price Index numbers from the BLS showed that, on net, prices for the average American consumer didn’t rise at all from June to July.
- Indy Star: New Abortion Ban Signed into Law in Indiana – Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a near total ban on abortion in Indiana Aug. 5.
Lunchroom
- BP: Barber Names Abuse Task Force Members – “The purpose of this task force is to assist the churches of the Southern Baptist Convention in our efforts to shut the doors of our churches to those who would act as sexual predators and to wrap our arms around survivors and those who love them,” Barber said.
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- Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted terrority. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the failure of the Kansas pro-life amendment, voter priorities and abortion, and Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan. They also talk about the Indiana representative and staff members killed in a car crash.
ERLC Content
- Hannah Daniel with Explainer: New wave of pro-family policies in an encouraging trend in the pro-life movement
- Jenna Fleming with What school option will you choose for your child? A helpful rubric for making education decisions
- Daniel Hostetter with Is pro-life work deceptive? How the truth of Scripture drives the work of many pregnancy resource centers
Culture
- Baptist Press: Kansas pro-life constitutional amendment fails
- Gallup: Abortion moves up on list of voter priorities
- Axios: Speaker Nancy Pelosi travels to Taiwan, angering China
- Reuters: Member of Congress, staff killed in tragic car accident
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Man on motorcyle sings to Taylor Swift
- Brent: Vin Scully, the voice of the Dodgers, passes away at 94
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- Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted terrority. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.
In this episode, Lindsay talks to this summer’s interns in D.C. and Nashville. They talk about what they’ve learned and how churches can help equip young people to respond biblically to the culture. They also give a peek behind the scenes at the ERLC.
ERLC Content
- ERLC Internship Program
Lunchroom
- D.C.: National Mall
- Nashville: Fifth & Broadway
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- Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted terrority. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss inflation’s jaw-dropping rate, the assassination of the former Prime Minister of Japan, and the amazing new space images from the James Webb Telescope.
ERLC Content
- Jordan Wootten with How do Americans view the issue of abortion, really? Takeaways from a recently published survey
- Chelsea Sobolik with Explainer: House to vote on pair of extreme pro-abortion bills
- ERLC Staff with Why Roe v. Wade was an indefensible ruling: And why the Constitution leaves the question of abortion to the states
Culture
- CNBC: Inflation up a jaw-dropping 9.1%
- CNN: Crowds gather to pay respects to former PM Shinzo Abe
- BBC: What abe meant to Japan
- NPR: James Webb Telescope Images are groundbreaking
Lunchroom
- Brent: Baseball All-star game
- Lindsay: Everything Sad is Untrue; Where the Light Fell
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- Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted terrority. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss Happy the elephant and what the controversy teaches us about personhood. They also discuss developments in a post-Roe America; and how to talk to your kids about sexting.
ERLC Content
- Jackson McNeece with What the Happy the elephant controversy teaches us about personhood
- Jill Waggoner with How to talk to your kids about the problem of sexting: An interview with the CEO of a parental control app
- Hannah Daniel with A round-up of post-Roe abortion developments in America
Culture
- BBC: Boris Johnson Resignation Speech
- NY Times: Boris Johnson is out.
- Why is this important? Because of the Special Relationship
- Axios: July 4th mass shooting in Highland Park
- Bart Barber: ARITF is highest priority
Lunchroom
- Brent: Baseball All-Star game
- Lindsay: Fireworks gone wrong
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- Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted terrority. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the historic ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court in Dobbs, overturning the abortion precedents set in Roe and Casey. They celebrate the decision and discuss the call of the church in a post-Roe world. They also talk about the victory for religious liberty at the Supreme Court in the Coach Kennedy case.
ERLC Content
- How to talk to your church about the Dobbs Supreme Court decision: A guide for pastors and church leaders
- Explainer: Supreme Court rules no constitutional right to abortion
- 6 ideas for leading your church in pro-life ministry in light of Dobbs: The Mississippi abortion case and how a pastor can disciple his people
- What you should know about the Supreme Court decision on abortion
- Explainer: Supreme Court Strengthens Religious Expression for Teachers and Coaches
Culture
- Baptist Press event: Life After Roe
- National Review: Ben Sasse on Dobbs
- TGC: After Roe, How Do We Stand for Life?
- Christianity Today: Abortion Bans Should Ban Abortion
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- Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted terrority. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the milestone of 100 days of war in Ukraine, the threat toward Justice Kavanaugh, and Boris Johnson’s narrow vote of confidence. They also talk about the beginning of hearings regarding Jan. 6 and the recall of the district attorney in San Francisco.
ERLC Content
- Gregg R. Allison with What is a man? Looking at a historical, contemporary, and essential answer (Discipling Your Church for a World in Sexual Crisis)
- Katie McCoy with What is a woman? God’s intent for sex and gender
- Daniel Hostetter with Explainer: State Department releases 2021 International Religious Freedom Report
Culture
- Washington Post: Threat against Justice Kavanaugh
- Baptist Press: 100 days of war in Ukraine
- CNBC: Boris Johnson survives vote of confidence
- Yahoo News: Jan. 6 hearings begin
- CNN: San Francisco voters recall District Attorney Chesa Boudin
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Cockroaches in court
- Brent: SBC This Week – Anaheim Preview
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- Dobbs Resource Page Prayer Guide | Many Christians are aware that an important case about abortion is being decided at the Supreme Court this June. It’s important for us all to pray for this landmark case and begin preparing our churches to serve vulnerable women and children in a potential post-Roe world. Download our free prayer guide at ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted terrority. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the Sexual Abuse Task Force recommendations, the Psalm 139 Project teaming up with former NFL player Ben Watson, and the baby formula shortage. They also discuss the debates on the Hill about gun control, and weeping with those who weep.
ERLC Content
- Casey McCall with How the Cooperative Program has funded SBC missions: A historic dilemma and the Southern Baptist solution
- Casey B. Hough with Weeping amid the evils of this world: Mourning the shootings, facing our mortality, and hoping in Christ
- Jason Thacker with Why a truncated vision of religious freedom is dangerous to the common good
Culture
- Baptist Press: New recommendations center on database and implementation task force
- Special recognition for Dr. Tony Wolfe, of the SBTC, for this piece in BP
- Baptist Press: Watsons and ERLC team up again for a Psalm 139 ultrasound placement
- WSJ: Baby formula shortage is a “crisis”
- Punchbowl News: Inside the House's Gun Strategy
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Top Gun: Maverick
- Brent: The Southern Baptist Historical Library and Archives
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- Dobbs Resource Page Prayer Guide | Right now, the Supreme Court is considering a major Mississippi abortion case called Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The ERLC and other pro-life organizations filed an amicus brief in this case urging the Supreme Court to overturn the disatrous Roe v. Wade decision. Members of our team also joined pro-life advocates on the steps of the Supreme Court when oral arguments were heard last December. As we approach the Supreme Court’s final decision in June of this year, it’s important for Christians to pray for this landmark case and begin preparing our churches to serve vulnerable women and children in a potential post-Roe world. Download our free prayer guide at ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Sexual Ethics Resource Page |Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted terrority. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics. That’s ERLC.com/sexualethics.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the finding from Sexual Abuse Task Force report on the sexual abuse cover-up in the SBC Executive Committee. They also lament the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
ERLC Content
- ERLC Staff with A prayer in response to sexual abuse in the SBC
Culture
- The Uvalde school shooting | Washington Post and Wall Street Journal | 2018 SBC Resolution on Gun Violence and Mass Shootings
- The sexual abuse cover-up in the SBC Executive Committee | Christianity Today (1) and Christianity Today (2)
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- Dobbs Resource Page Prayer Guide | Right now, the Supreme Court is considering a major Mississippi abortion case called Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The ERLC and other pro-life organizations filed an amicus brief in this case urging the Supreme Court to overturn the disatrous Roe v. Wade decision. Members of our team also joined pro-life advocates on the steps of the Supreme Court when oral arguments were heard last December. As we approach the Supreme Court’s final decision in June of this year, it’s important for Christians to pray for this landmark case and begin preparing our churches to serve vulnerable women and children in a potential post-Roe world. Download our free prayer guide at ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Dobbs Resource Page | Many Christians are aware that an important case about abortion is being decided at the Supreme Court this June. But for many, this case is confusing and wrapped in a lot of legal jargon. The ERLC wants to help with that, so we’ve created a resource page that will help you and your church understand what this case means, what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned, and how your church can prepare to serve vulnerable women and children in the aftermath. To learn more about the Dobbs case and how you can pray, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss state constitutions and abortion, the SBTC and a partnership with the Psalm 139 Project, and the shootings in Buffalo and California. They also discuss the crackdown on churches in Hong Kong and the reasons why people migrate.
ERLC Content
- Hannah Daniel with 3 reasons why people migrate despite difficulties and uncertainty: Title 42 and our complicated immigration system
- Jordan Wootten with How the church should respond to the rise of anti-Semitism in America
- Alan Cross with What I’ve learned about the church’s response to migrants by seeing them face to face: Opportunities to minister to those at the U.S.-Mexico border and beyond
Culture
- Washington Post: Abortion in the state constitutions looms as next front | Dr. Land article about the SBC
- Baptist Press: SBTC/Psalm 139 Partnership
- NPR: Buffalo shooting update
- NBC News: Doctor hailed as hero in California church shooting
- Washington Post: Crackdown comes to churches in Hong Kong
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: The Batman; Spiders in the mail
- Brent: The Franklin Rodeo is here!
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- Dobbs Resource Page Prayer Guide | Right now, the Supreme Court is considering a major Mississippi abortion case called Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The ERLC and other pro-life organizations filed an amicus brief in this case urging the Supreme Court to overturn the disatrous Roe v. Wade decision. Members of our team also joined pro-life advocates on the steps of the Supreme Court when oral arguments were heard last December. As we approach the Supreme Court’s final decision in June of this year, it’s important for Christians to pray for this landmark case and begin preparing our churches to serve vulnerable women and children in a potential post-Roe world. Download our free prayer guide at ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Dobbs Resource Page | Many Christians are aware that an important case about abortion is being decided at the Supreme Court this June. But for many, this case is confusing and wrapped in a lot of legal jargon. The ERLC wants to help with that, so we’ve created a resource page that will help you and your church understand what this case means, what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned, and how your church can prepare to serve vulnerable women and children in the aftermath. To learn more about the Dobbs case and how you can pray, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss The Women’s Health Protection Act—the most pro-abortion legislation—failing in the Senate, the Supreme Court gatherering again since the leak, and a giant black hole at the center of the Milky Way. They also talk about the sexual revolution and how to minister the truth of God’s design in the midst of it.
ERLC Content
- Jordan Wootten with Explainer: Religious liberty in Ukraine in the 20th and 21st centuries
- Cliff Lea with How do you watch what you watch? Christian Wisdom and Entertainment Choices
Culture
- NPR: The Women's Health Protection Act failed to pass | ERLC piece: Explainer: Senate votes on extreme pro-abortion legislation in response to leaked draft opinion
- Politico: The Supreme Court is set to gather Thursday for the first time since leak
- BBC: Gargantuan black hole
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Obi trailer | Goodreads
- Brent: 2021 SBC annual church profile
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- Dobbs Resource Page Prayer Guide | Right now, the Supreme Court is considering a major Mississippi abortion case called Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The ERLC and other pro-life organizations filed an amicus brief in this case urging the Supreme Court to overturn the disatrous Roe v. Wade decision. Members of our team also joined pro-life advocates on the steps of the Supreme Court when oral arguments were heard last December. As we approach the Supreme Court’s final decision in June of this year, it’s important for Christians to pray for this landmark case and begin preparing our churches to serve vulnerable women and children in a potential post-Roe world. Download our free prayer guide at ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Dobbs Resource Page | Many Christians are aware that an important case about abortion is being decided at the Supreme Court this June. But for many, this case is confusing and wrapped in a lot of legal jargon. The ERLC wants to help with that, so we’ve created a resource page that will help you and your church understand what this case means, what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned, and how your church can prepare to serve vulnerable women and children in the aftermath. To learn more about the Dobbs case and how you can pray, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the shocking draft opinion leak of the Supreme Court regarding the Mississippi abortion case, or Dobbs. They also talk about the National Day of Prayer and 10 things Christians should know about kids and anxiety.
ERLC Content
- Brent Leatherwood with Understanding the Draft Opinion Leak of the Supreme Court: The Most Consequential Leak of Our Lifetime
- Hannah Daniel with A prayer for our country on the National Day of Prayer
- Stephen Grcevich with 10 Things Christians should know about kids and anxiety: Providing peace and refuge in a post-pandemic world
Culture
- SCOTUS Dobbs opinion draft leak
- ERLC Explainer: House passes extreme pro-abortion legislation
- Advisory Opinions podcast
- As some rallied over Roe v. Wade, these Christians prayed
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- Dobbs Resource Page Prayer Guide | Right now, the Supreme Court is considering a major Mississippi abortion case called Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The ERLC and other pro-life organizations filed an amicus brief in this case urging the Supreme Court to overturn the disatrous Roe v. Wade decision. Members of our team also joined pro-life advocates on the steps of the Supreme Court when oral arguments were heard last December. As we approach the Supreme Court’s final decision in June of this year, it’s important for Christians to pray for this landmark case and begin preparing our churches to serve vulnerable women and children in a potential post-Roe world. Download our free prayer guide at ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Dobbs Resource Page | Many Christians are aware that an important case about abortion is being decided at the Supreme Court this June. But for many, this case is confusing and wrapped in a lot of legal jargon. The ERLC wants to help with that, so we’ve created a resource page that will help you and your church understand what this case means, what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned, and how your church can prepare to serve vulnerable women and children in the aftermath. To learn more about the Dobbs case and how you can pray, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the Coach Kennedy religious liberty case, Madeleine Albright’s funeral, and the economy. They also talk about Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter, the U.S. and the end of the pandemic phase of COVID-19, and Oklahoma’s ban on abortion after 6 weeks.
ERLC Content
- Chelsea Patterson Sobolik with Explainer: What you should know about religious liberty and the Coach Kennedy case
- Hannah Daniel with USCIRF releases 2022 annual report on international religious freedom
- Carissa Early with When home isn’t safe: A review of “When Home Hurts: A Guide for Responding Wisely to Domestic Abuse in Your Church”
Culture
- Biden, Obama, Clintons speak at funeral for Madeleine Albright, first female secretary of state | Richard Land with What Secretary Albright modeled for us: The calling of our time to become peacemakers
- Economy shrinks
- Elon Musk buys Twitter, says it should be neutral | Axios follow-up
- Fauci says U.S. is transitioning out of 'pandemic phase'
- Oklahoma passed Texas-style 6-week ban | BP rundown on states enacting pro-life laws
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Brian Regan I Walked On The Moon - YouTube
- Brent: The Cost of Zoom: Innovation?
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- Dobbs Resource Page Prayer Guide | Right now, the Supreme Court is considering a major Mississippi abortion case called Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The ERLC and other pro-life organizations filed an amicus brief in this case urging the Supreme Court to overturn the disatrous Roe v. Wade decision. Members of our team also joined pro-life advocates on the steps of the Supreme Court when oral arguments were heard last December. As we approach the Supreme Court’s final decision in June of this year, it’s important for Christians to pray for this landmark case and begin preparing our churches to serve vulnerable women and children in a potential post-Roe world. Download our free prayer guide at ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Dobbs Resource Page | Many Christians are aware that an important case about abortion is being decided at the Supreme Court this June. But for many, this case is confusing and wrapped in a lot of legal jargon. The ERLC wants to help with that, so we’ve created a resource page that will help you and your church understand what this case means, what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned, and how your church can prepare to serve vulnerable women and children in the aftermath. To learn more about the Dobbs case and how you can pray, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the end, for now, of the airline mask mandate, a professor whose religious liberty was protected regarding pronoun usage, and President Biden promising more aid to Ukraine. They also talk about the French presidential debate and the upcoming SBC presidential candidate forum.
ERLC Content
- Daryl Crouch with How churches and communities can collaborate to overcome the opioid crisis
- Candice Watters with Is there a bold religious movement for access to abortion? An unholy claim and a pro-life people
- Allyson Howell with How My Sister with Down Syndrome Changed Everything: Choosing Life is Not Easy, But It’s Better
Culture
- No more masks…maybe?
- The case of the professor and pronouns | ADF news release
- POTUS promises more aid to Ukraine
- French Presidential Debate
- FBC Keller to host candidate forum with SBC president candidates
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Queen Elizabeth celebrates 96th birthday in milestone jubilee year | The Gospel Coalition Good Faith debates
- Brent: The Good Faith Podcast with David French and Curtis Chang
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- Dobbs Resource Page Prayer Guide | Right now, the Supreme Court is considering a major Mississippi abortion case called Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The ERLC and other pro-life organizations filed an amicus brief in this case urging the Supreme Court to overturn the disatrous Roe v. Wade decision. Members of our team also joined pro-life advocates on the steps of the Supreme Court when oral arguments were heard last December. As we approach the Supreme Court’s final decision in June of this year, it’s important for Christians to pray for this landmark case and begin preparing our churches to serve vulnerable women and children in a potential post-Roe world. Download our free prayer guide at ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Dobbs Resource Page | Many Christians are aware that an important case about abortion is being decided at the Supreme Court this June. But for many, this case is confusing and wrapped in a lot of legal jargon. The ERLC wants to help with that, so we’ve created a resource page that will help you and your church understand what this case means, what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned, and how your church can prepare to serve vulnerable women and children in the aftermath. To learn more about the Dobbs case and how you can pray, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss President Biden saying Putin is committing genocide in Ukraine, the Brooklyn subway shooting, and a Christians who escaped from a reeducation camp in Xinjiang. They also talk about several resources to prepare our hearts for Good Friday and Easter.
ERLC Content
- Andrew and Jennifer Spencer with How to help your family prepare for Easter: Making a plan for family devotions any time of the year
- Whitney K. Pipkin with What’s at stake when we brush past death: And how our theology equips us to face it instead | Matt Smethurst, “There is a Fountain.”
- Alan Cross with As she lay dying: Reflections on death, fear, hope, and the life to come
Culture
- Biden says Putin is committing genocide in Ukraine
- Frank James, suspect in Brooklyn subway shooting, discussed violence in YouTube clips
- Christian Detainee Who Escaped Xinjiang Camp | SBC resolution
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: In the Hands of a Fiercely Tender God: 31 Days of Hope, Honesty, and Encouragement for the Sufferer by Colleen Chao
- Brent: Matt Martens on Easter at TGC
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- Dobbs Resource Page Prayer Guide | Right now, the Supreme Court is considering a major Mississippi abortion case called Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The ERLC and other pro-life organizations filed an amicus brief in this case urging the Supreme Court to overturn the disatrous Roe v. Wade decision. Members of our team also joined pro-life advocates on the steps of the Supreme Court when oral arguments were heard last December. As we approach the Supreme Court’s final decision in June of this year, it’s important for Christians to pray for this landmark case and begin preparing our churches to serve vulnerable women and children in a potential post-Roe world. Download our free prayer guide at ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Dobbs Resource Page | Many Christians are aware that an important case about abortion is being decided at the Supreme Court this June. But for many, this case is confusing and wrapped in a lot of legal jargon. The ERLC wants to help with that, so we’ve created a resource page that will help you and your church understand what this case means, what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned, and how your church can prepare to serve vulnerable women and children in the aftermath. To learn more about the Dobbs case and how you can pray, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss Ketanji Brown Jackson and the Senate confirmation, Oklahoma’s news on the abortion front, and news concerning SBC presidential candidates. They also talk about a seminary dean gunned down in Ukraine and Opening Day for MLB.
ERLC Content
- Lindsay Nicolet with Remember those who are in prison: An interview with Brenna Norwood about The Heart of Texas Foundation, prison ministry, and the power of Jesus
- Marissa Postell with What is abortion tourism?
- Alex Ward with What can we learn from John Leland’s life? An interview with Eric Smith about religious liberty, cultural engagement, and evangelism
Culture
- Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court in historic vote
- Oklahoma makes news on abortion front | ERLC.com/Dobbs
- Rice withdraws as SBC presidential candidate
- Bart Barber will be nominated for SBC President
- Gunned down seminary dean was trying to walk to safety, friend says
- Opening Day for MLB is here
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Slow Horses
- Brent: The Masters begins.
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- Dobbs Resource Page Prayer Guide | Right now, the Supreme Court is considering a major Mississippi abortion case called Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The ERLC and other pro-life organizations filed an amicus brief in this case urging the Supreme Court to overturn the disatrous Roe v. Wade decision. Members of our team also joined pro-life advocates on the steps of the Supreme Court when oral arguments were heard last December. As we approach the Supreme Court’s final decision in June of this year, it’s important for Christians to pray for this landmark case and begin preparing our churches to serve vulnerable women and children in a potential post-Roe world. Download our free prayer guide at ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Dobbs Resource Page | Many Christians are aware that an important case about abortion is being decided at the Supreme Court this June. But for many, this case is confusing and wrapped in a lot of legal jargon. The ERLC wants to help with that, so we’ve created a resource page that will help you and your church understand what this case means, what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned, and how your church can prepare to serve vulnerable women and children in the aftermath. To learn more about the Dobbs case and how you can pray, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss U.S. intel about Putin being misled, President Biden’s gaffe, and the Florida gender identity education law. They also talk about the new gender x passports coming out in April, what you should know about Biden’s budget proposal, and a Christian’s response during tumultuous times.
ERLC Content
- Paul D. Miller with How Christians should respond during war and other tumultuous times: Gardening through the apocalypse
- Chelsea Sobolik and Hannah Daniel with Explainer: What you should know about President Biden’s budget proposal
- Lindsay Nicolet with The importance of the first African American leading an SBC entity: An interview with Willie McLaurin on racial unity and the future of our churches
Culture
- U.S. says Putin being misled
- Biden’s gaffe and international diplomacy
- EXPLAINER: DeSantis signs Florida gender identity education law | Public Opinion Strategies Poll
- New Gender X passports coming in April
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Bruce Willis has aphasia
- Brent: The Atlantic: Why are people acting so weird
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- Dobbs Resource Page Prayer Guide| Right now, the Supreme Court is considering a major Mississippi abortion case called Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The ERLC and other pro-life organizations filed an amicus brief in this case urging the Supreme Court to overturn the disatrous Roe v. Wade decision. Members of our team also joined pro-life advocates on the steps of the Supreme Court when oral arguments were heard last December. As we approach the Supreme Court’s final decision in June of this year, it’s important for Christians to pray for this landmark case and begin preparing our churches to serve vulnerable women and children in a potential post-Roe world. Download our free prayer guide at ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Dobbs Resource Page | Many Christians are aware that an important case about abortion is being decided at the Supreme Court this June. But for many, this case is confusing and wrapped in a lot of legal jargon. The ERLC wants to help with that, so we’ve created a resource page that will help you and your church understand what this case means, what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned, and how your church can prepare to serve vulnerable women and children in the aftermath. To learn more about the Dobbs case and how you can pray, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the religious liberty win at the Supreme Court in the case of a Texas death row inmate. They also talk about the U.S. being set to welcome 100,000 Ukrainian refugees, the G-7 summit, and the Ketanji Brown Jackson hearings.
ERLC Content
- Barrett Duke with How gambling preys on the longings of the heart: 7 reasons why people gamble and the Bible’s better answer
- Rick Morton with Christians, remember the vulnerable children of Ukraine
- Jason Thacker with How Christians can think about the epidemic of online gambling and sports betting
Culture
- The U.S will welcome 100,000 Ukrainian refugees
- World leaders meet at G-7 to discuss Russian invasion | What is G-7?
- Religious liberty win at the Supreme Court | ERLC explainer
- Ketanji Brown Jackson hearings | ERLC explainer
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Axios: Office space
- Brent: Zelenskyy on Netflix
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- Dobbs Resource Page Prayer Guide | Right now, the Supreme Court is considering a major Mississippi abortion case called Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The ERLC and other pro-life organizations filed an amicus brief in this case urging the Supreme Court to overturn the disastrous Roe v. Wade decision. Members of our team also joined pro-life advocates on the steps of the Supreme Court when oral arguments were heard last December. As we approach the Supreme Court’s final decision in June of this year, it’s important for Christians to pray for this landmark case and begin preparing our churches to serve vulnerable women and children in a potential post-Roe world. Download our free prayer guide at ERLC.com/Dobbs. That’s ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Dobbs Resource Page | Many Christians are aware that an important case about abortion is being decided at the Supreme Court this June. But for many, this case is confusing and wrapped in a lot of legal jargon. The ERLC wants to help with that, so we’ve created a resource page that will help you and your church understand what this case means, what coulde happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned, and how your church can prepare to serve vulnerable women and children in the aftermath. To learn more about the Dobbs case and how you can pray, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs. That’s ERLC.com/Dobbs.
In this episode, Jill Waggoner and Lindsay discuss the number of Ukrainian refugees increasing to 3.1 million and President Zelenskyy’s address to Congress. They also talk about substance abuse within the church, the call to foster care, and why cohabitation is a bad idea. In addition, Lindsay interviews Jill, a pastor’s wife, about church, COVID, and the importance of pregnancy resource centers.
ERLC Content
- Elizabeth Bristow with What if a church leader confesses a problem with substance abuse? An interview about addiction and the hope of restoration
- Sam Rainer with How you can help the overlooked children affected by substance abuse: Foster care and the church
- Champ Thornton with Why cohabitation isn’t good preparation for marriage
Culture
- Axios: UN: Over 3.1 million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russian invasion began
- CNN: President Zelensky addressed U.S. Congress on Wed.
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Watch March Madness Live on NCAA
- Jill: Daily Audio Bible
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- Dobbs Resource Page Prayer Guide | Right now, the Supreme Court is considering a major Mississippi abortion case called Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The ERLC and other pro-life organizations filed an amicus brief in this case urging the Supreme Court to overturn the disatrous Roe v. Wade decision. Members of our team also joined pro-life advocates on the steps of the Supreme Court when oral arguments were heard last December. As we approach the Supreme Court’s final decision in June of this year, it’s important for Christians to pray for this landmark case and begin preparing our churches to serve vulnerable women and children in a potential post-Roe world. Download our free prayer guide at ERLC.com/Dobbs. That’s ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Dobbs Resource Page | Many Christians are aware that an important case about abortion is being decided at the Supreme Court this June. But for many, this case is confusing and wrapped in a lot of legal jargon. The ERLC wants to help with that, so we’ve created a resource page that will help you and your church understand what this case means, what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned, and how your church can prepare to serve vulnerable women and children in the aftermath. To learn more about the Dobbs case and how you can pray, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs. That’s ERLC.com/Dobbs.
In this episode, Chelsea and Lindsay discuss the 2.3 million Ukrainian refugees fleeing for their lives, the U.S. ban on imports of Russian oil, and the $1.5 trillion omnibus bill that the House passed. They also talk about high level talks between Russia and Ukraine that failed to reach a ceasefire, what the war in Ukraine is teaching us about courage, and rebuilding our moral infrastructure.
ERLC Content
- Jake Stone with Why 21st century Baptists need 18th century Baptists like Isaac Backus: 3 areas in ecclesiology where Baptists need retrieval
- Casey McCall with What the war in Ukraine is teaching us about our culture’s longing for virtue: Zelenskyy and courage on display
- Jordan Wootten with How rebuilding our moral infrastructure can prepare us to thrive in the tech age
Culture
- High level talks between Russia and Ukraine fail to reach a ceasefire.
- Ukraine refugees reach over 2.3 million | Moms with cell phones | Strollers left in Poland
- Maternity hospital hit in Ukraine
- U.S. bans all imports of Russian oil | Axios explainer about oil prices
- U.S. grants Temporary Protective Status for Ukrainians
- House passes $1.5 omnibus bill
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Massive spider invasion
- Chelsea: Inventing Anna
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- Dobbs Resource Page Prayer Guide — Right now, the Supreme Court is considering a major Mississippi abortion case called Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The ERLC and other pro-life organizations filed an amicus brief in this case urging the Supreme Court to overturn the disatrous Roe v. Wade decision. Members of our team also joined pro-life advocates on the steps of the Supreme Court when oral arguments were heard last December. As we approach the Supreme Court’s final decision in June of this year, it’s important for Christians to pray for this landmark case and begin preparing our churches to serve vulnerable women and children in a potential post-Roe world. Download our free prayer guide at ERLC.com/Dobbs. That’s ERLC.com/Dobbs.
- Dobbs Resource Page — Many Christians are aware that an important case about abortion is being decided at the Supreme Court this June. But for many, this case is confusing and wrapped in a lot of legal jargon. The ERLC wants to help with that, so we’ve created a resource page that will help you and your church understand what this case means, what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned, and how your church can prepare to serve vulnerable women and children in the aftermath. To learn more about the Dobbs case and how you can pray, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs. That’s ERLC.com/Dobbs.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss war refugee estimates by the UN, the State of the Union address, and SBC president updates, including Ed Litton not running for reelection and Willy Rice running for election. They also talk about how war reveals objective truth and a new ERLC resource for information regarding the Mississippi abortion case.
ERLC Content
- Jason Thacker with What the horrors of war teach us about the nature of morality: Russia, Ukraine, and the objective truth of good and evil
- Alex Ward with How do our limits reflect God’s design? An interview with Kelly Kapic about “You’re Only Human”
- Hannah Daniel with What is the Missisippi abortion case? | ERLC.com/Dobbs
Culture
- War refugees | Axios: UN estimates 1 million refugees from the crisis
- French president talks to Putin | CNN: Macron believes “worst is yet to come” for Russian invasion
- State of the Union | BP
- SBC president updates | BP: Ed Litton announces he will not run for reelection and Pastor Willy Rice announces run for SBC president
- Baseball | Yahoo Sports: MLB cancels Opening Day
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: God Made All of Me
- Brent: Send Relief
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- Prison Fellowship | Second Chance Month // Every person has dignity and potential. But one in three American adults has a criminal record, which limits their access to education, jobs, housing, and other things they need to reach that potential. Join Prison Fellowship this April as they celebrate "Second Chance Month”. Find out how you and your church can help unlock second chances for formerly incarcerated people who have repaid their debt to society. Learn how at prisonfellowship.org.
- Psalm 139 Project // Through the Psalm 139 Project, the ERLC is placing 50 ultrasound machines by the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade in 2023, and thanks to the overwhelming generosity of Southern Baptists and our pro-life partners, we're already halfway to our goal. But requests for these lifesaving machines continue to pour in from around the country, and our team can’t keep up without your help. Will you take a stand for life by helping us place our next ultrasound machine? One hundred percent of financial contributions designated to the Psalm 139 Project go toward purchasing ultrasound machines and providing training for workers. Learn more at ERLC.com/50by50.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, the decline of global democracy, and the Ahmaud Arbery federal murder trial. They also talk about the Queen’s recovery from COVID-19 and pursuing racial unity in the SBC.
ERLC Content
- Jason Thacker with Why Christians must pursue biblically-defined justice: Christian social ethics, the gospel, and the imago Dei
- Alan Cross with Why we should be thankful for Caesar Blackwell, the Alabama Baptist slave preacher: Montgomery, the Bus Boycott, and the Civil Rights Movement
- “Pursuing Unity: A Discussion of Racial Reconciliation Efforts and the SBC”; Baptist Press article
Culture
- NBC News – Russia Launches Illegal Invasion of Ukraine
- Russia launched attacks on Ukraine from multiple fronts
- Putin’s speech
- Ukrainian president as a target
- Axios – Global democracy declines for 16th year, annual index finds
- CBS News – Ahmaud Arbery federal murder trial
- NBC News – Queen postpones more events after Covid positive
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Poppyseed chicken; BritBox
- Brent: Return of the original “Law and Order” - review
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- Prison Fellowship | Second Chance Month // Every person has dignity and potential. But one in three American adults has a criminal record, which limits their access to education, jobs, housing, and other things they need to reach that potential. Join Prison Fellowship this April as they celebrate "Second Chance Month”. Find out how you and your church can help unlock second chances for formerly incarcerated people who have repaid their debt to society. Learn how at prisonfellowship.org.
- Psalm 139 Project // Through the Psalm 139 Project, the ERLC is placing 50 ultrasound machines by the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade in 2023, and thanks to the overwhelming generosity of Southern Baptists and our pro-life partners, we're already halfway to our goal. But requests for these lifesaving machines continue to pour in from around the country, and our team can’t keep up without your help. Will you take a stand for life by helping us place our next ultrasound machine? One hundred percent of financial contributions designated to the Psalm 139 Project go toward purchasing ultrasound machines and providing training for workers. Learn more at ERLC.com/50by50.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the ERLC’s board of trustees voting to move forward with the sexual abuse assessment of the SBC, a likely Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the pandemic slowing and becoming endemic. They also discuss evaluating our social media engagement and the SBC’s history within the pro-life movement.
ERLC Content
- Brad Hambrick with Why Is It So Hard to Have Constructive Conversations about Abuse?
- ERLC Staff with 15 questions for Christians to ask about their social media engagement
- Jill Waggoner with Richard Land on Southern Baptists’ history of abortion advocacy and the future of pro-life movement
Culture
- Sexual Abuse Assessment of the SBC
- Russian amassing more troops on Ukrainian border
- Russia invasion likely in next few days
- U.S. sends more aid to Poland as preparation for conflict continues
- America’s uneven pandemic off ramp
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me
- Brent: Russian Olympic skater fall causes controversy; PJ O’Rourke Obituary; On the Wealth of Nations by PJ O’Rourke
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- Prison Fellowship | Second Chance Month // Every person has dignity and potential. But one in three American adults has a criminal record, which limits their access to education, jobs, housing, and other things they need to reach that potential. Join Prison Fellowship this April as they celebrate "Second Chance Month”. Find out how you and your church can help unlock second chances for formerly incarcerated people who have repaid their debt to society. Learn how at prisonfellowship.org.
- Psalm 139 Project // Through the Psalm 139 Project, the ERLC is placing 50 ultrasound machines by the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade in 2023, and thanks to the overwhelming generosity of Southern Baptists and our pro-life partners, we're already halfway to our goal. But requests for these lifesaving machines continue to pour in from around the country, and our team can’t keep up without your help. Will you take a stand for life by helping us place our next ultrasound machine? One hundred percent of financial contributions designated to the Psalm 139 Project go toward purchasing ultrasound machines and providing training for workers. Learn more at ERLC.com/50by50.
In this episode, Chelsea and Lindsay discuss the ERLC’s 2022 Policy Agenda, seeking justice, and Valentine’s Day.
ERLC Content
- Jason Thacker with How do we seek justice without compromising truth? An interview with Thaddeus Williams about social media, social justice, and a Christian’s responsibility
- Elizabeth Bristow with What do Christians need to know about child sex trafficking? A conversation with Gretchen Smeltzer, founder of Into the Light
- Michael and Melissa Kruger with How to pray through conflict as a couple: An excerpt from “5 Things to Pray for Your Spouse”
Culture
- ERLC’s 2022 Policy Agenda
- Government funding deadline
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: The Book of Manning (and The Book of Boba Fett)
- Chelsea: Libby by Overdrive
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Sponsors
- Prison Fellowship | Second Chance Month // Every person has dignity and potential. But one in three American adults has a criminal record, which limits their access to education, jobs, housing, and other things they need to reach that potential. Join Prison Fellowship this April as they celebrate "Second Chance Month”. Find out how you and your church can help unlock second chances for formerly incarcerated people who have repaid their debt to society. Learn how at prisonfellowship.org.
- Psalm 139 Project // Through the Psalm 139 Project, the ERLC is placing 50 ultrasound machines by the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade in 2023, and thanks to the overwhelming generosity of Southern Baptists and our pro-life partners, we're already halfway to our goal. But requests for these lifesaving machines continue to pour in from around the country, and our team can’t keep up without your help. Will you take a stand for life by helping us place our next ultrasound machine? One hundred percent of financial contributions designated to the Psalm 139 Project go toward purchasing ultrasound machines and providing training for workers. Learn more at ERLC.com/50by50.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the ISIS leader killed by U.S. forces, Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine, and Tom Brady’s retirement. They also talk about the new SBC EC interim president, Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, and praying for the people of Ukraine and Russia.
ERLC Content
- David Prince with How the Chinese Communist Party ‘Disappeared’ Tennis Star Peng Shuai
- Jordan Wootten with Explainer: Open Doors releases World Watch List 2022 showing top areas of Christian persecution (Bible app story and David Curry interview)
- Chelsea Sobolik with A call to pray for the people of Ukraine and Russia amid mounting tensions
Culture
- ISIS leader killed
- Biden sending thousands of troops to Eastern Europe
- Democratic senator’s stroke
- Spikevax, Moderna’s COVID-19 vax, fully FDA approved
- Willie McLaurin named interim EC president
- Tom Brady calls it quits
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Absurdle
- Brent: The New York Times Buys Wordle
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Sponsors
- Prison Fellowship | Second Chance Month // Every person has dignity and potential. But one in three American adults has a criminal record, which limits their access to education, jobs, housing, and other things they need to reach that potential. Join Prison Fellowship this April as they celebrate "Second Chance Month”. Find out how you and your church can help unlock second chances for formerly incarcerated people who have repaid their debt to society. Learn how at prisonfellowship.org.
- Psalm 139 Project // Through the Psalm 139 Project, the ERLC is placing 50 ultrasound machines by the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade in 2023, and thanks to the overwhelming generosity of Southern Baptists and our pro-life partners, we're already halfway to our goal. But requests for these lifesaving machines continue to pour in from around the country, and our team can’t keep up without your help. Will you take a stand for life by helping us place our next ultrasound machine? One hundred percent of financial contributions designated to the Psalm 139 Project go toward purchasing ultrasound machines and providing training for workers. Learn more at ERLC.com/50by50.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss Justice Breyer’s retirement announcement, latest developments in Ukraine, and Omicron’s slow-down. They are talk about the critical work of pregnancy resource centers, the irony of the transgender revolution, and creation care.
ERLC Content
- Jill Waggoner with The critical pro-life work of pregnancy resource centers: An interview with Laura Messick of Portico in Tennessee
- Jason Thacker with Explainer: What is going on between Russia and Ukraine?
- Alex Ward with Why should Christians care about the environment? Creation care and confidence in God
Culture
- Justice Breyer to retire; Context of the announcement
- Developments with Ukraine
- Omicron loosening its grip
- Jeopardy winning streak for transgender woman
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Unknown space object
- Brent: Where did all the people at church go?
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Sponsors
- The Big Wide Welcome // This episode was brought to you by The Good Book Company, publisher of The Big Wide Welcome by Trillia Newbell. Building on the popular book God’s Very Good Idea, The Big Wide Welcome inspires kids to be like Jesus and love others. Grab your copy and some free coloring sheets at thegoodbook.com.
- Prison Fellowship — Second Chance Month // Every person has dignity and potential. But one in three American adults has a criminal record, which limits their access to education, jobs, housing, and other things they need to reach that potential. Join Prison Fellowship this April as they celebrate "Second Chance Month”. Find out how you and your church can help unlock second chances for formerly incarcerated people who have repaid their debt to society. Learn how at prisonfellowship.org.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss President Biden’s press conference, the trust deficit in the U.S., and the failure of changing the filibuster. They also talk about a COVID-19 blind date that lasted for days, the pro-life movement and human dignity, and the value of senior adults.
ERLC Content
- Jason Thacker with What does the image of God have to do with the pro-life movement? The centrality of human dignity to Christian ethics
- Daryl Crouch with 3 ways to elevate the dignity of senior adults in our churches
- Alex Ward with When genetic testing goes wrong: Reporting from The New York Times reveals some prenatal test results have high level of inaccuracy
Culture
- President Biden’s first year press conference
- The U.S. has a trust deficit
- Attempt to change filibuster fails
- Blind date lasts for days during COVID lockdowns
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Article about God and pronouns
- Brent: March for Life
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Sponsors
- The Big Wide Welcome // This episode was brought to you by The Good Book Company, publisher of The Big Wide Welcome by Trillia Newbell. Building on the popular book God’s Very Good Idea, The Big Wide Welcome inspires kids to be like Jesus and love others. Grab your copy and some free coloring sheets at thegoodbook.com.
- Prison Fellowship — Second Chance Month // Every person has dignity and potential. But one in three American adults has a criminal record, which limits their access to education, jobs, housing, and other things they need to reach that potential. Join Prison Fellowship this April as they celebrate "Second Chance Month”. Find out how you and your church can help unlock second chances for formerly incarcerated people who have repaid their debt to society. Learn how at prisonfellowship.org.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss U.S. and Russia negotiations, the prevalence of the Omicron variant, and why store shelves are so empty. They also talk about the drama between Australia and Novak Djokovic, protecting your children from social media’s harms, and ethical issues in technology to watch in 2022.
ERLC Content
- Candice Watters with How to protect your children from social media’s harms: Delay, prepare, and disciple
- Elizabeth Bristow with Why Southern Baptists care about the Uyghur genocide: An interview with Griffin Gulledge on the SBC resolution, religious liberty, and praying for the Uyghurs
- Jason Thacker with 4 ethical Issues in technology to watch for in 2022
Culture
- U.S. and Russian negotiations lead nowhere
- Fauci: Omicron will find “virtually everybody”
- McConnell takes issue with Biden’s big voting rights speech
- Why are store shelves empty?
- Will Novak Djokovic play tennis in Australia?
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Disney’s Encanto
- Brent: Georgia defeats Alabama in college football championship
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Sponsors
- The Big Wide Welcome // This episode was brought to you by The Good Book Company, publisher of The Big Wide Welcome by Trillia Newbell. Building on the popular book God’s Very Good Idea, The Big Wide Welcome inspires kids to be like Jesus and love others. Grab your copy and some free coloring sheets at thegoodbook.com.
- Prison Fellowship — Second Chance Month // Every person has dignity and potential. But one in three American adults has a criminal record, which limits their access to education, jobs, housing, and other things they need to reach that potential. Join Prison Fellowship this April as they celebrate "Second Chance Month”. Find out how you and your church can help unlock second chances for formerly incarcerated people who have repaid their debt to society. Learn how at prisonfellowship.org.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss Southern Baptist Disaster Relief after the tornadoes, Omicron’s arrival to the U.S., and efforts to crackdown on unruly airline passengers. They also discuss the Christmas blues, the U.S. missionaries freed in Haiti, and the bipartisan deal on China’s human rights violations.
ERLC Content
- Jill Waggoner with An encouragement for caregivers this Christmas: 5 reminders from the book of Nahum
- Pat Aldridge with Why do I experience the Christmas blues?
- Mike McGarry with Suggestions for adressing LGBTQ issues in your youth ministry
Culture
- Southern Baptists help with tornado aftermath
- Biden tours KY tornado damage
- Bipartisan deal on China stalls in Senate; ERLC resources
- U.S. missionaries freed in Haiti
- Flight attendants urge crackdown on unruly passengers
- Omicron is coming
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: SNL: Man Park
- Brent: Word of Promise Bible app
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- The Dawn of Redeeming Grace // This episode was sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of The Dawn of Redeeming Grace .Join Sinclair Ferguson as he opens up the first two chapters of Matthew's Gospel in these daily devotions for Advent. Each day’s reflection is full of insight and application and will help you to arrive at Christmas Day awed by God's redeeming grace and refreshed by the hope of God’s promised King. Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com.
- Outrageous Justice // God calls us to seek justice. But how should Christians respond? Outrageous Justice, a free small-group study from experts at Prison Fellowship, offers Christians a place to start. Explore the criminal justice system through a biblical lens and discover hands-on ways to pursue justice, hope, and restoration in your community. Get your free copy of Outrageous Justice, featuring a study guide, videos, and a companion book today! Visit prisonfellowship.org/outrageous-justice.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss Carson v. Makin at the Supreme Court, the Olympics in China, and Biden confronting Putin over Ukraine. They also talk about biblical justice, friendship and the pro-life movement, and vaccine mandates.
ERLC Content
- Jordan Wootten with How the debate on life might be won through friendship
- Mark Kelly with Five basic truths about biblical justice
- Policy Staff with Explainer: What is Carson v. Makin about?
Culture
- Biden confronts Putin over Ukraine
- Carson v. Makin before the Supreme Court; ERLC filed brief
- China says US diplomatic boycott violates Olympic spirit
- Democrats souring on vaccine mandates
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Hawkeye on Disney+
- Brent: UPenn transgender swimmer
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- The Dawn of Redeeming Grace // This episode was sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of The Dawn of Redeeming Grace .Join Sinclair Ferguson as he opens up the first two chapters of Matthew's Gospel in these daily devotions for Advent. Each day’s reflection is full of insight and application and will help you to arrive at Christmas Day awed by God's redeeming grace and refreshed by the hope of God’s promised King. Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com.
- Outrageous Justice // God calls us to seek justice. But how should Christians respond? Outrageous Justice, a free small-group study from experts at Prison Fellowship, offers Christians a place to start. Explore the criminal justice system through a biblical lens and discover hands-on ways to pursue justice, hope, and restoration in your community. Get your free copy of Outrageous Justice, featuring a study guide, videos, and a companion book today! Visit prisonfellowship.org/outrageous-justice.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a Michigan school shooting, and Omicron in the U.S. They also talk about Christians killed in Nigeria and the controversy over the new rebuilding plan for Notre Dame in France.
ERLC Content
- David E. Prince with The day I was 100 yards away from the infamous Jackson abortion clinic: Weeping and praying as oral arguments in Dobbs are heard
- Jeremy Lloyd with What the Bible says about human life the womb
- Andrew Wood and Laura Messick with A prayer guide in light of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
Culture
- Dobbs oral arguments analysis: Newsweek and Axios
- Michigan school shooting
- Omicron in the U.S.
- Christians killed in Nigeria
- France: Notre Dame controversy
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Desitin in hair; Christy Nockels Christmas; Sovereign Grace Music Christmas
- Brent: CSPAN App
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- The Dawn of Redeeming Grace // This episode was sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of The Dawn of Redeeming Grace .Join Sinclair Ferguson as he opens up the first two chapters of Matthew's Gospel in these daily devotions for Advent. Each day’s reflection is full of insight and application and will help you to arrive at Christmas Day awed by God's redeeming grace and refreshed by the hope of God’s promised King. Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com.
- Outrageous Justice // God calls us to seek justice. But how should Christians respond? Outrageous Justice, a free small-group study from experts at Prison Fellowship, offers Christians a place to start. Explore the criminal justice system through a biblical lens and discover hands-on ways to pursue justice, hope, and restoration in your community. Get your free copy of Outrageous Justice, featuring a study guide, videos, and a companion book today! Visit prisonfellowship.org/outrageous-justice.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the potential fall of Roe v. Wade, Wisconsin parade tragedy, and busy Thanksgiving travel. They also talk about the rising price of oil and what that means for our holidays, Advent resources, and why they're thankful for Southern Baptists.
ERLC Content
- Sarah Rainer with How the overwhelmed mom can start to reduce stress: 9 tips to living freely within God’s limitations
- Jared Kennedy with Count down to Christmas with these 6 resources for Advent
- Brent Leatherwood with Why I’m thankful for Southern Baptists
Culture
- Abortion laws if Roe v. Wade falls; State-by-state battles
- ERLC Dobbs amicus brief; Dobbs explainer: The Road to Roe50
- Biden administration to tap oil reserves
- Wisconsin Christmas parade tragedy
- Thanksgiving travel expected to approach pre-COVID levels
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Thanksgiving songs: Ben Rector; Matt Boswell
- Brent: West Wing Butterball Hotline episode
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Sponsors
- The Dawn of Redeeming Grace // This episode was sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of The Dawn of Redeeming Grace .Join Sinclair Ferguson as he opens up the first two chapters of Matthew's Gospel in these daily devotions for Advent. Each day’s reflection is full of insight and application and will help you to arrive at Christmas Day awed by God's redeeming grace and refreshed by the hope of God’s promised King. Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com.
- Outrageous Justice // God calls us to seek justice. But how should Christians respond? Outrageous Justice, a free small-group study from experts at Prison Fellowship, offers Christians a place to start. Explore the criminal justice system through a biblical lens and discover hands-on ways to pursue justice, hope, and restoration in your community. Get your free copy of Outrageous Justice, featuring a study guide, videos, and a companion book today! Visit prisonfellowship.org/outrageous-justice.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss drug overdose deaths in the U.S., “QAnon Shaman” sentenced to prison, and religious freedom concerns with the Build Back Better Act. They also talk about National Adoption Month, showing hospitality, and preparing for Advent.
ERLC Content
- Rick Morton with 4 ways the church can approach National Adoption Month: Why it’s important to embrace both the beautiful and hard parts of adoption
- Jessica Burke with 5 Reasons for Christians to Show Hospitality
- Sarah Rice with Are we enthralled by Jesus at Christmas? An advent guide to help your family see God’s glory this season
Culture
- Drug overdose deaths in the United States surpassed 100,000 in a 12-month period for the first time; President Biden’s statement
- “QAnon Shaman” sentenced to 41 months in prison
- Churches’ financial status after pandemic
- Religious freedom concerns for faith-based childcare and Build Back Better Act; ERLC article
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: “The Changing Face of Social Breakdown”
- Brent: Reflections on the Tennessee Baptist Convention
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- The Dawn of Redeeming Grace // This episode was sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of The Dawn of Redeeming Grace .Join Sinclair Ferguson as he opens up the first two chapters of Matthew's Gospel in these daily devotions for Advent. Each day’s reflection is full of insight and application and will help you to arrive at Christmas Day awed by God's redeeming grace and refreshed by the hope of God’s promised King. Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com.Outrageous Justice // God calls us to seek justice. But how should Christians respond? Outrageous Justice, a free small-group study from experts at Prison Fellowship, offers Christians a place to start. Explore the criminal justice system through a biblical lens and discover hands-on ways to pursue justice, hope, and restoration in your community. Get your free copy of Outrageous Justice, featuring a study guide, videos, and a companion book today! Visit prisonfellowship.org/outrageous-justice.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss inflation’s 30-year high, kids and COVID-19 vaccines, and Veterans Day. They also talk about a religious liberty case before the Supreme Court and the humility of three simple words.
ERLC Content
- Jason Thacker with 3 words that will shape digital culture for good and cultivate virtue in the public square: The power of “I don’t know”
- Policy Staff with Explainer: Religious liberty case for Texas inmate heard at the Supreme Court
- Jill Waggoner with 5 reflections about my pro-life, whole-life convictions: How a military funeral affirmed my beliefs on human dignity
Culture
- Inflation at its highest in 30 years
- Kids getting vaccines; Anti-viral drugs
- Veterans Day and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Wreaths Across America
- Brent: The Band of Brothers Podcast
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- The Dawn of Redeeming Grace // This episode was sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of The Dawn of Redeeming Grace .Join Sinclair Ferguson as he opens up the first two chapters of Matthew's Gospel in these daily devotions for Advent. Each day’s reflection is full of insight and application and will help you to arrive at Christmas Day awed by God's redeeming grace and refreshed by the hope of God’s promised King. Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com.
- Outrageous Justice // God calls us to seek justice. But how should Christians respond? Outrageous Justice, a free small-group study from experts at Prison Fellowship, offers Christians a place to start. Explore the criminal justice system through a biblical lens and discover hands-on ways to pursue justice, hope, and restoration in your community. Get your free copy of Outrageous Justice, featuring a study guide, videos, and a companion book today! Visit prisonfellowship.org/outrageous-justice.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the Braves World Series win, Younkin’s win in Virginia, and remembering the SBC’s Orphan and Widow Sunday. They also discuss Ethiopia’s state of emergency, lessons from election night, and churches responding in light of SB8 (Texas Heartbeat bill).
ERLC Content
- Amy Richards with How widows and widowers can thrive during the holidays
- Katie Fruge with How will local churches respond in light of SB8? A call for the church to lovingly prepare for a post-Roe world
- Sarah Beth Fentress with 10 lessons I’ve learned in leading a nonprofit to serve orphans, widows, and vulnerable communities
Culture
- The Braves win the World Series!
- Youngkin wins Virginia; Youngkin’s platform
- McAuliffe’s debate mistake
- New Jersey Gov. Murphy prevails
- Lesson from election night
- QAnon believers gather while hoping for JFK Jr.’s resurrection
- Ethiopia’s state of emergency; ERLC Explainer
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Adele’s new music
- 7 Reasons Why This Doctor Mom’s Kids Will Be First in Line for the COVID Vaccine
- Brent: City Alight music
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- The Dawn of Redeeming Grace // This episode was sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of The Dawn of Redeeming Grace.Join Sinclair Ferguson as he opens up the first two chapters of Matthew's Gospel in these daily devotions for Advent. Each day’s reflection is full of insight and application, and will help you to arrive at Christmas Day awed by God's redeeming grace and refreshed by the hope of God’s promised king.Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com.
- Outrageous Justice // God calls us to seek justice. But how should Christians respond?Outrageous Justice, a free small-group study from experts at Prison Fellowship, offers Christians a place to start. Explore the criminal justice system through a biblical lens and discover hands-on ways to pursue justice, hope, and restoration in your community. Get your free copy of Outrageous Justice, featuring a study guide, videos, and a companion book today! Visit prisonfellowship.org/outrageous-justice.
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss President Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan, vaccine mandates, sexual abuse task force updates, and the World Series. They also chat about medication abortions and the Biden administration’s National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality.
ERLC Content
- Catherine Parks with Explainer: Companies provide abortion drugs in light of state restrictions
- Jason Thacker with Explainer: The Biden administration’s National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality
- Deepak Reju and Marty Machowski with How a children’s ministry can partner with Christian parents: Helping moms and dads grow in Christ and model true faith
Culture
- President Biden’s social policy and climate change plan | ERLC article on “Build Back Better”
- NYC police union request to temporarily halt vaccine mandate denied
- Motions to create state-level sex abuse task forces failed in Mississippi and Missouri, approved in Arkansas.
- Another sexual abuse inquiry in SBC churches underway
- Sports! World Series and highest rated college football game this season
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Amy Grant: Heart in Motion
- Brent: George Whitfield’s Grave
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- Mere Evangelism by Randy Newman | | C.S. Lewis was used by God in the conversions of countless people, but evangelism is an extraordinary task to most people. You may feel inadequate, but in this book evangelist Randy Newman skillfully helps us to apply some of the famous methods Lewis used in our own conversations with unbelievers, whatever their attitude towards the Christian faith.
- Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer by Laura Wifler, co-founder of Risen Motherhood | | This beautifully illustrated Bible storybook takes children on a journey from the start of the Bible story to the end. Children will learn a biblical understanding of prayer, why it’s amazing, and that they can enjoy talking with God about anything, anytime, anywhere.
In this episode, Brent and Julie discuss pastor appreciation month and the great work of one SBC pastor in particular, Senate appropriation bills, Colin Powell’s legacy, and an update on the Texas abortion ban. They also chat about three opportunities that public school offers families, a Supreme Court case involving the right of a public school teacher to pray, and a trip around the world by a 19-year-old.
ERLC Content
- Alice Stricklin with Pastors, how is your mental health? The importance of recognizing your own struggles and seeking help when needed
- Jared Kennedy with 3 opportunities public education offers to Christian families
- Chelsea Sobolik with an article about the Senate appropriations bills
Culture
- Colin Powell dies at age 84
- An Update on the Texas abortion law
- Joseph Kennedy and the right of a public school teacher to pray.
- 19-year-old Zara Rutherford flies around the world
Lunchroom
- Julie: The Christmas We Didn’t Expect
- Brent: Our Anger Problem
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- Mere Evangelism by Randy Newman | | C.S. Lewis was used by God in the conversions of countless people, but evangelism is an extraordinary task to most people. You may feel inadequate, but in this book evangelist Randy Newman skillfully helps us to apply some of the famous methods Lewis used in our own conversations with unbelievers, whatever their attitude towards the Christian faith.
- Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer by Laura Wifler, co-founder of Risen Motherhood | | This beautifully illustrated Bible storybook takes children on a journey from the start of the Bible story to the end. Children will learn a biblical understanding of prayer, why it’s amazing, and that they can enjoy talking with God about anything, anytime, anywhere.
In this episode, Lindsay and Brent discuss what’s next for the ERLC, student discipleship, and the transgender revolution. They also discuss Jon Gruden resigning, William Shatner’s voyage into space, the high cost of heating our homes this winter, and the formation of the Committee on Cooperation for the ongoing sexual abuse mishandling investigation of the SBC Executive Committee.
ERLC Content
- Brent Leatherwood with What’s next for the ERLC? Advancing the Kingdom and serving Southern Baptists in the public square
- Taylor Combs with Why are so many young adults losing their faith? Prepare students for a faith that stands in a culture of deconversion stories
- Andrew T. Walker with Why the transgender revolution can’t transcend human nature: Latest report from Europe confirms males have an innate advantage in sports
- God and the Transgender Debate
Culture
- Jon Gruden has resigned
- William Shatner blasts off for Blue Origin
- Rise in energy prices
- Five-member Committee on Cooperation will act as liaison between SBC Executive Committee, the Sexual Abuse Task Force, and Guidepost Solutions
Lunchroom
- Brent: Beowulf
- Lindsay: Remnant Fellowship documentary
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- Mere Evangelism by Randy Newman | | C.S. Lewis was used by God in the conversions of countless people, but evangelism is an extraordinary task to most people. You may feel inadequate, but in this book evangelist Randy Newman skillfully helps us to apply some of the famous methods Lewis used in our own conversations with unbelievers, whatever their attitude towards the Christian faith.
- Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer by Laura Wifler, co-founder of Risen Motherhood | | This beautifully illustrated Bible storybook takes children on a journey from the start of the Bible story to the end. Children will learn a biblical understanding of prayer, why it’s amazing, and that they can enjoy talking with God about anything, anytime, anywhere.
In this episode, Lindsay and Brent discuss a new ruling by a federal judge to block the Texas Heartbeat law, the final vote result by the SBC Executive Committee initiating the independent investigation into sexual abuse, a new request for approval on COVID-19 vaccines for children, news about a last-minute agreement on the debt ceiling from Capitol Hill, and beginning of the Atlanta Braves pursuit of a world championship in the Major League Baseball postseason. They also give a rundown of this week’s ERLC content about the parameters God sets for our lives and why they’re good, the Supreme Court cases we’re watching, and our interview with SBC President Ed Litton. Finally, Lindsay and Brent do their best James Bonds impressions.
ERLC Content
- Jordan Wootten with Why God-given limits are for our good: An interview with Ashley Hales on A Spacious Life
- Chelsea Patterson Sobolik with Important Supreme Court cases to watch this term: Life and religious liberty front and center at the nation’s highest court
- Jill Waggoner with SBC President Ed Litton discusses the SBC's challenges, suffering, and how to return to Jesus
Culture
- A federal judge blocks SB 8
- SBC EC votes to waive attorney-client privilege in sexual abuse investigation
- Pfizer and BioNTech seeking FDA emergency use authorization for COVID vaccine for ages 5–11
- Nearly 30,000 children were admitted to hospitals with COVID in August
- Agreement to extend the debt limitthrough early December announced
- Baseball playoffs have begun
- Facebook: This week’s blackout and The Wall Street Journal report
Lunchroom
- Brent: New Bond movie, No Time to Die
- Lindsay: Article about Gary Chapman, author of Five Love Languages
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- Mere Evangelism by Randy Newman | | C.S. Lewis was used by God in the conversions of countless people, but evangelism is an extraordinary task to most people. You may feel inadequate, but in this book evangelist Randy Newman skillfully helps us to apply some of the famous methods Lewis used in our own conversations with unbelievers, whatever their attitude towards the Christian faith.
- Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer by Laura Wifler, co-founder of Risen Motherhood | | This beautifully illustrated Bible storybook takes children on a journey from the start of the Bible story to the end. Children will learn a biblical understanding of prayer, why it’s amazing, and that they can enjoy talking with God about anything, anytime, anywhere.
In this episode, Lindsay and Brent discuss the SBC Executive Committee extending task for negotiations, the CDC urging pregnant women to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Youtube cracking down on anti-vaccine misinformation videos, COVID cases falling by 25%, and the Senate reaching a last-minute deal to avoid a government shutdown. They also give a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jason Thacker with "Is Facebook discipling your church members? How technology is shaping the church and altering our worldview;" Catherine Parks with "What is the state of abortion around the world? An international round-up of recent legislative efforts regarding abortion;" and Jill Waggoner with "Mindy Belz helps Christians think about the Middle East: 9/11, suffering, and the hope we have in Jesus."
ERLC Content
- Jason Thacker with Is Facebook discipling your church members? How technology is shaping the church and altering our worldview
- Catherine Parks with What is the state of abortion around the world? An international round-up of recent legislative efforts regarding abortion
- Jill Waggoner with Mindy Belz helps Christians think about the Middle East: 9/11, suffering, and the hope we have in Jesus
Culture
- SBC EC extends task force negotiations
- CDC to pregnant women: Get vaccinated
- Youtube cracks down on anti-vaccine videos
- COVID cases fall by 25%
- Senate reaches last-minute deal to avoid shutdown
Lunchroom
- Brent: Cracker Barrel rocking chair
- Lindsay: For King and Country new song
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- Mere Evangelism by Randy Newman | | C.S. Lewis was used by God in the conversions of countless people, but evangelism is an extraordinary task to most people. You may feel inadequate, but in this book evangelist Randy Newman skillfully helps us to apply some of the famous methods Lewis used in our own conversations with unbelievers, whatever their attitude towards the Christian faith.
- Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer by Laura Wifler, co-founder of Risen Motherhood | | This beautifully illustrated Bible storybook takes children on a journey from the start of the Bible story to the end. Children will learn a biblical understanding of prayer, why it’s amazing, and that they can enjoy talking with God about anything, anytime, anywhere.
In this episode, Lindsay and Brent recap the SBC Executive Committee trustee meeting, the FDA approval of Pfizer booster, Morman churches requiring masks, the United States special envoy to Haiti, how a woman with Down syndrom lost a court case against abortion, how marines rescued a woman trapped in flood, and why Chick-Fil-A was removed from the Kansas City airport. They also give a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Brad Hambrick with "What Joseph’s story teaches us about abuse, forgiveness, power differentials, and wisdom," Daniel Patterson with "How to approach parenting with wisdom, grit, and gospel focus: 4 helpful features of Full Circle Parenting," and Jason Thacker with "What online pornography debates teach us about morality and governance."
ERLC Content
- Brad Hambrick with What Joseph’s story teaches us about abuse, forgiveness, power differentials, and wisdom
- Daniel Patterson with How to approach parenting with wisdom, grit, and gospel focus: 4 helpful features of Full Circle Parenting
- Jason Thacker with What online pornography debates teach us about morality and governance
Culture
- SBC EC responds to task force
- EC members grieved by recent meeting; optimistic about path ahead
- FDA gives approval to Pfizer's booster shot
- Mormon Church to require masks
- US Special Envoy to Haiti resigns amid deportations
- Woman with Down syndrome losts court case against abortion law
- Chick-fil-A removed from KCI Airport
Lunchroom
- Brent: Marines rescue woman trapped in flood
- Lindsay: Cruella
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- The Death of Porn: Men of Integrity Building a World of Nobility. by Ray Ortlund || Pornography may seem inescapable, but God can free us from its destructive power. In this book, Ortlund writes six personal letters, as from a father to his son, giving hope to men who have been misled by porn into devaluing themselves and others. The Death of Porn inspires men to come together in new ways to fight the injustice of porn and build a world of nobility for every man and woman—for the sake of future generations. || Pick up a copy wherever books are sold or visit crossway.org/plus to find out how you can get 30% off + a free copy of the ebook.
- What God Has to Say about Our Bodies || There’s a danger in focusing too much on the body. There’s also a danger in not valuing it enough. In this book, Sam Allberry explains that all of us are fearfully and wonderfully made, and should regard our physicality as a gift. He offers biblical guidance for living, including understanding gender, sexuality, and identity; dealing with aging, illness, and death; and considering the physical future hope that we have in Christ. || Pick up a copy wherever books are sold or visit crossway.org/plus to find out how you can get 30% off + a free copy of the ebook.
In this episode, Lindsay and Brent discuss how toxic instagram is for teens, how the FBI failed USA gymnastics, how 1 in every 500 U.S. residents have now died of COVID-19, California voters reject the governor recall, Texas judge agrees to consider a block of the Texas abortion ban, and the profile for the next ERLC president. They also give a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jason Thacker with “How can Christians navigate the digital public square? Introducing a new ERLC research project on ethics and religion for a technological society,” Jill Waggoner with “4 ways the church can serve Afghan and other refugee communities: An interview with a pastor born in Syria,” and Willis Deitz with “5 things I’ve learned about children’s ministry and volunteers.”
ERLC Content
- Jason Thacker with How can Christians navigate the digital public square? Introducing a new ERLC research project on ethics and religion for a technological society
- Jill Waggoner with 4 ways the church can serve Afghans and other refugee communities: An interview with a pastor born in Syria
- Willis Deitz with 5 things I’ve learned about children’s ministry and volunteers
Culture
- Facebook knows Instagram is toxic for teen girls
- Facebook tried to make its platform healthier. it got angrier.
- USA gymnasts describe how FBI lied about their allegations into Larry Nassar
- 1 in every 500 US residents have died of Covid-19
- Gov. Newsom Keeps His Seat As A Majority Of California Voters Reject The Recall
- Judge agrees to consider temporarily blocking Texas abortion ban
- ERLC trustees approve profile for next president
Lunchroom
- Brent: All civilian space flight takes to the skies
- Lindsay: Traveling with small children.
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- The Death of Porn: Men of Integrity Building a World of Nobility. by Ray Ortlund || Pornography may seem inescapable, but God can free us from its destructive power. In this book, Ortlund writes six personal letters, as from a father to his son, giving hope to men who have been misled by porn into devaluing themselves and others. The Death of Porn inspires men to come together in new ways to fight the injustice of porn and build a world of nobility for every man and woman—for the sake of future generations. || Pick up a copy wherever books are sold or visit crossway.org/plus to find out how you can get 30% off + a free copy of the ebook.
- What God Has to Say about Our Bodies || There’s a danger in focusing too much on the body. There’s also a danger in not valuing it enough. In this book, Sam Allberry explains that all of us are fearfully and wonderfully made, and should regard our physicality as a gift. He offers biblical guidance for living, including understanding gender, sexuality, and identity; dealing with aging, illness, and death; and considering the physical future hope that we have in Christ. || Pick up a copy wherever books are sold or visit crossway.org/plus to find out how you can get 30% off + a free copy of the ebook.
In this episode, Lindsay and Brent discuss the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and the rebuilding that is still happening, the International Mission Boards updates to their vaccination policy to maximize access to unreached peoples, Biden requiring Covid vaccines for federal workers, and some good new about the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year. They also give a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Andrew T. Walker with "Does justice or profit drive abortion? What the Texas Heartbeat Act will reveal about the abortion industry," Jill Waggoner with "3 SBC leaders reflect on 9/11: 20 years later, our call to love, uphold religious liberty, and share the gospel remains," and Mathew and Ashli Arbo with "How should Christians think about religious exemptions for vaccination?"
ERLC Content
- Andrew T. Walker with Does justice or profit drive abortion? What the Texas Heartbeat Act will reveal about the abortion industry
- Jill Waggoner with 3 SBC leaders reflect on 9/11: 20 years later, our call to love others, uphold religious liberty, and share the gospel remains
- Matthew and Ashli Arbo with How should Christians think about religious exemptions for vaccination?
Culture
- Still rebuilding Ground Zero twenty years later
- IMB updates vaccination policy to maximize access to unreached peoples
- Biden requires Covid vaccines for federal workers
- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will return to a traditional route and public viewing in 2021
Lunchroom
- Brent: College football is back!
- Lindsay: Line of Duty (British show)
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- The Death of Porn: Men of Integrity Building a World of Nobility. by Ray Ortlund || Pornography may seem inescapable, but God can free us from its destructive power. In this book, Ortlund writes six personal letters, as from a father to his son, giving hope to men who have been misled by porn into devaluing themselves and others. The Death of Porn inspires men to come together in new ways to fight the injustice of porn and build a world of nobility for every man and woman—for the sake of future generations. || Pick up a copy wherever books are sold or visit crossway.org/plus to find out how you can get 30% off + a free copy of the ebook.
- What God Has to Say about Our Bodies || There’s a danger in focusing too much on the body. There’s also a danger in not valuing it enough. In this book, Sam Allberry explains that all of us are fearfully and wonderfully made, and should regard our physicality as a gift. He offers biblical guidance for living, including understanding gender, sexuality, and identity; dealing with aging, illness, and death; and considering the physical future hope that we have in Christ. || Pick up a copy wherever books are sold or visit crossway.org/plus to find out how you can get 30% off + a free copy of the ebook.
In this episode, Lindsay is joined by Chelsea Sobolik. They discuss Biden’s defense of his decision to withdraw from Afghanistan, how Christians can speak up for women in Afghanistan, the new Texas abortion ban, and what we are seeing in the aftermath of Hurrican Ida. They also give a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jordan Wootten with How the grace of Jesus enables us to say no to pornography: An interview with Ray Ortlund on The Death of Porn: Men of Integrity Building a World of Nobility, Herbie Newell with "3 ways Christians can remember the people of Haiti: Showing generosity to a joyful people amid tragedy," and O.S. Hawkins with "The legacy of George W. Truett: Pastor, builder, and defender of religious liberty."
ERLC Content
- Jordan Wootten with How the grace of Jesus enables us to say no to pornography: An Interview with Ray Ortlund on The Death of Porn: Men of Integrity Building a World of Nobility
- Herbie Newell with 3 ways Christians can remember the people of Haiti: Showing generosity to a joyful people amid tragedy
- O.S. Hawkins with The legacy of George W. Truett: Pastor, builder, and defender of religious liberty
Culture
- Biden defends decision to withdraw from Afghanistan
- U.S. withdrawal leaves Afghan allies grappling with fear, anger and panic
- Christians Must Speak Up for the Women of Afghanistan
- Texas abortion ban goes into effect after justices fail to act
- The Texas Heartbeat Bill Is a Preview of a Post-Roe World
- The aftermath of Hurricane Ida
- SBC ready to help following Hurricane Ida
Lunchroom
- Chelsea: Full Focus Planner
- Lindsay: tweet
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- Just Ask: The Joy of Confident, Bold, Patient, Relentless, Shameless, Dependent, Grateful, Powerful, Expectant Prayer by J.D. Greear | This episode was brought to you by The Good Book Company. In J.D. Greear’s latest book, (title), he shows us how prayer was a non-negotiable daily staple in Jesus’ life, more essential to him than eating or sleeping, and why we need to be committed to prayer as well. | Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com
- Prison Fellowship: Outrageous Justice | This episode is brought to you by Prison Fellowship. PF is excited to release the Outrageous Justice small-group curriculum, designed to awaken Christians to the need for justice that restores. Find out more about this resource at prisonfellowship.org.
In this episode, Lindsay and Brent discuss how Christians should navigate vaccine mandates, explosions at the Kabul airport, how many Americans remain in Kabul, ICU beds running out once again, colleges cracking down on unvaccinated students, Pfizer’s full FDA approval, masks in school, and one father's response to mask mandates. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jason Thacker with "Why Christians should navigate questions of vaccine mandates and religious exemptions with wisdom," Julie Masson with "3 ways parents can talk to their kids about Afghanistan," and Jordan Wootten with "Explainer: Texas law banning abortion procedure upheld by court of appeals."
ERLC Content Jason Thacker with Why Christians should navigate questions of vaccine mandates and religious exemptions with wisdom * Julie Masson with 3 ways parents can talk to their kids about Afghanistan * Jordan Wootten* with Explainer: Texas law banning abortion procedure upheld by court of appeals
Culture1. ICU beds are running out again 2. Colleges crack down on unvaccinated students as campuses reopen 3. U.S. regulators give Pfizer vaccine full approval 4. Texas father strips down over masks in schools 5. Explosions rock Kabul airport 6. 1,500 Americans remain in Kabul
Lunchroom Brent: Baptists and the Nations: Religious Freedom Challenges Around the Globe * Lindsay:* Johnny Swim: Devastating
Connect with us on Twitter* @ERLC * @LeatherwoodTN * @LindsNicolet
Sponsors Just Ask: The Joy of Confident, Bold, Patient, Relentless, Shameless, Dependent, Grateful, Powerful, Expectant Prayer by J.D. Greear | This episode was brought to you by The Good Book Company. In J.D. Greear’s latest book, (title), he shows us how prayer was a non-negotiable daily staple in Jesus’ life, more essential to him than eating or sleeping, and why we need to be committed to prayer as well. | Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com * Prison Fellowship: Outrageous Justice | This episode is brought to you by Prison Fellowship. PF is excited to release the Outrageous Justice* small-group curriculum, designed to awaken Christians to the need for justice that restores. Find out more about this resource at prisonfellowship.org.
In this episode, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the latest in Afghanistan, the earthquake in Haiti and the need for aid, COVID-19 vaccine boosters, states banning mask mandates, and Texas’s ban on second-trimester abortion. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jill Waggoner with "A Prayer guide for the people of Afghanistan," Jordan Wootten with "Explainer: Federal court rules in favor of religious freedom rights of Indiana Catholic high school," and Leeann Poarch with "What 1 Peter can teach us about living in a hostile world: Justice, love, and submission to authority."
ERLC Content
- Jill Waggoner with A prayer guide for the people of Afghanistan
- Jordan Wootten with Explainer: Federal court rules in favor of religious freedom rights of Indiana Catholic high school
- Leeann Poarch with What 1 Peter can teach us about living in a hostile world: Justice, love, and submission to authority
Culture
- Evacuation of up to 80,000 lags as U.S. bolsters control of Kabul airport, but Taliban controls access to it
- ERLC, others urge Biden to protect, resettle at-risk Afghans
- Haiti quake death toll tops 2,000 as anger grows over lack of aid
- NAMB- Send Relief
- U.S. health officials recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters 8 months after second shot
- States banning mask mandates could face civil rights probes
- Texas ban on second-trimester abortion procedure upheld by appeals court
Lunchroom
- Brent: Midnight in Chernobyl
- Lindsay: Trip to the mall, Book (This Tender Land)
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Sponsors
- Just Ask: The Joy of Confident, Bold, Patient, Relentless, Shameless, Dependent, Grateful, Powerful, Expectant Prayer by J.D. Greear | This episode was brought to you by The Good Book Company. In J.D. Greear’s latest book, (title), he shows us how prayer was a non-negotiable daily staple in Jesus’ life, more essential to him than eating or sleeping, and why we need to be committed to prayer as well. | Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com
- Prison Fellowship: Outrageous Justice | This episode is brought to you by Prison Fellowship. PF is excited to release the Outrageous Justice small-group curriculum, designed to awaken Christians to the need for justice that restores. Find out more about this resource at prisonfellowship.org.
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the resignation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the Taliban taking over major portions of Afghanistan, the CDC’s new data about vaccines and pregnant women. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content. And the gang celebrates Josh’s final episode as he wraps his time serving on staff at the ERLC.
ERLC Content
- Cory D. Higdon with Why Roger Williams contended for our first freedom: Religious liberty and our evangelistic emergency
- Jared Kennedy with How to Show Christlike Care for a Student Who Struggles with Same-Sex Attraction
- Poilcy Staff with Explainer: Federal Court Blocks Controversial Transgender Mandate for Healthcare Professionals
Culture
- Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment
- Taliban take over Afghanistan
- Pregnant women and the COVID vaccines
Lunchroom
- A final Q&A with Josh
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- Just Ask: The Joy of Confident, Bold, Patient, Relentless, Shameless, Dependent, Grateful, Powerful, Expectant Prayer by J.D. Greear | This episode was brought to you by The Good Book Company. In J.D. Greear’s latest book, (title), he shows us how prayer was a non-negotiable daily staple in Jesus’ life, more essential to him than eating or sleeping, and why we need to be committed to prayer as well. | Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com
- Prison Fellowship: Outrageous Justice | This episode is brought to you by Prison Fellowship. PF is excited to release the Outrageous Justice small-group curriculum, designed to awaken Christians to the need for justice that restores. Find out more about this resource at prisonfellowship.org.
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the Delta variant, the world surpassing 200 million COVID cases, NYC mandates COVID vaccine proof, reports about Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Biden signing EO for Hong Kongers, the Belarus Olympic runner, and how Simone Biles opens up about the passing of her aunt. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Alex Ward with "What modern Baptists can learn from Thomas Helwys: Religious liberty, theological conviction, and perseverance," Jason Thacker with "How Christians can combat the dangerous reality of (COVID) disinformation," and ERLC Staff with "Do state-level anti-abortion laws reduce abortion rates?"
ERLC Content
- Alex Ward with What modern Baptists can learn from Thomas Helwys: Religious liberty, thoelogical conviction, and perseverance
- Jason Thacker with How Christians can combat the dangerous reality of (COVID) disinformation
- ERLC Staff with Do state-level anti-abortion laws reduce abortion rates?
Culture
- Delta variant is now 93% of all US cases
- World surpasses 200 million COVID cases
- NYC mandates COVID vaccine proof to enter indoor restaurants, venues, gyms
- NY AG releases scathing report about Gov. Cuomo
- Andrew Cuomo To Receive International Emmy For 'Masterful' COVID-19 Briefings
- Biden signs EO for Hong Kongers fleeing China's repression
- Belarus Olympic runner lands safely in Poland
- Simone Biles reveals her aunt died unexpectedly during Tokyo Olympics
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Social media slowdown
- Brent: Congresswoman Julia Letlow’s story
- Josh: A transition announcement
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- Just Ask: The Joy of Confident, Bold, Patient, Relentless, Shameless, Dependent, Grateful, Powerful, Expectant Prayer by J.D. Greear | This episode was brought to you by The Good Book Company. In J.D. Greear’s latest book, (title), he shows us how prayer was a non-negotiable daily staple in Jesus’ life, more essential to him than eating or sleeping, and why we need to be committed to prayer as well. | Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com
- Prison Fellowship: Outrageous Justice | This episode is brought to you by Prison Fellowship. PF is excited to release the Outrageous Justice small-group curriculum, designed to awaken Christians to the need for justice that restores. Find out more about this resource at prisonfellowship.org.
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss news and updates from the Olympics, Simone Biles, bipartisanship in the U.S., how COVID-19 cases are on the rise and the new requirements we are starting to see, and how we can pray for an encourage pastors during this COVID-19 surge. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Chelsea Patterson Sobolik with "4 important SCOTUS cases for life and religious liberty: Looking back and looking ahead," ERLC staff with "Explainer: What’s going on in Cuba with protests and new sanctions?," and Josh Wester with "Why we need a comprehensive approach to ending abortion."
ERLC Content
- Chelsea Patterson Sobolik with 4 important SCOTUS cases for life and religious liberty: Looking back and looking ahead
- ERLC staff with Explainer: What’s going on in Cuba with protests and new sanctions?
- Josh Wester with Why we need a comprehensive approach to ending abortion
Culture
- Simone Biles pulled out of the women's gymnastics team final at the Tokyo Olympics.
- Bipartisanship in the US Senate
- Covid on the comeback
- New covid requirements
- Google offices to mandate vaccines
- Ronnie Parrott Tweet
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: https://www.peacocktv.com/
- Brent: Baptists and the Court
- Josh: How to Think: A Survival Guide for a World at Odds
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- Just Ask: The Joy of Confident, Bold, Patient, Relentless, Shameless, Dependent, Grateful, Powerful, Expectant Prayer by J.D. Greear | J.D. Greear shows us how prayer was a non-negotiable daily staple in Jesus’ life, more essential to him than eating or sleeping, and therefore why we need to pray as well. | Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss John Leland, religious freedom, Jeff Bezos the astronaut, COVID-19 surging once again, the start of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, the six new sports debuting in Tokyo, the Milwaukee Bucks winning the NBA championship, and USA stove pipe hats. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Nathan Finn with "3 reasons Baptists should look to John Leland: Religious liberty, evangelism, and biblical justice," Ben Harbaugh with "Explainer: Biden administration to nominate Ambassador for International Freedom," and Policy Staff with "Explainer: Federal court strikes down discrimination against religious student groups on college campus."
ERLC Content
- Nathan Finn with 3 reasons Baptists should look to John Leland: Religious liberty, evangelism, and biblical justice
- Ben Harbaugh with Explainer: Biden administration to nominate Ambassador for International Freedom
- Policy Staff with Explainer: Federal court strikes down discrimination against religious student groups on college campus
Culture
- The Blue Origin suborbital space flight
- Covid hits the Capitol amid visit from infected Texas lawmakers
- Texas Democrats to break quorum in special session over voting rights
- new infections surge to highest point in 5 months
- Delta variant now accounts for about 58% of COVID-19 cases in US, CDC says
- The Tokyo 2020 Olympics
- Six new sports makes Tokyo 2020 the biggest Olympics ever
- 2020 Olympics could still be cancelled
- U.S. soccer suffers stunning defeat to Sweden in Olympics opener
- The Milwaukee Bucks are NBA champions for the first time in 50 years as Antetokounmpo scores 50 points
- USA stove pipe hats
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Wait, wait, don’t tell me
- Brent: A pandemic of friendlessness
- Josh: SBC This Week
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- Love your church:This engaging book by Tony Merida explores what church is, why it’s exciting to be a part of it, and why it’s worthy of our love and commitment. | Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the record number of drug overdose deaths in 2020, Oliva Rodrigo visiting the White House, anti-government protests in Cuba, two religious freedom wins, and the winner of the 2021 All-Star Game. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Andrew Bertodatti with "What is life like in the U.S. for an immigrant: One man’s journey from religious persecution in Pakistan," Lieryn Barnett with "3 ways to be intentional with your singleness," and Heather Rice Minus with "A new documentary sheds light on reentry after prison: A New Day 1 covers the hopes and hardships of formerly incarcerated individuals."
ERLC Content
- Andrew Bertodatti with What life is like in the U.S. for an immigrant: One man’s journey from religious persecution in Pakistan
- Lieryn Barnett with 3 ways to be intentional with your singleness
- Heather Rice Minus with A new documentary sheds light on reentry after prison: A New Day 1 covers the hopes and hardships of formerly incarcerated individuals
Culture
- CDC says drug overdose deaths hit record 93,300 in 2020
- Provisional Drug Overdose Death Counts
- Pop star Olivia Rodrigo visits White House to urge young people to get vaccinated against Covid-19
- One reported dead in anti-government protests in Cuba
- Capitol Hill Baptist Church, D.C. settle religious liberty suit
- Appeals court protects church freedom in employment decisions
- American League wins 2021 All-Star Game
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Billionaire Richard Branson reaches space in his own ship
- Brent: The 2008 John Adams miniseries
- Josh: Black Widow
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- Love your church: This engaging book by Tony Merida explores what church is, why it’s exciting to be a part of it, and why it’s worthy of our love and commitment. | Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the assassination of Haiti’s president, how new deaths from covid remain from those who are unvaccinated, a summer Olympics without any spectators, and the winner of the national spelling bee. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Candice Watters with "Do you need a digital reset? A better approach to screen time after the pandemic," Daniel Patterson with "Why and how reading shapes your soul," and Hannah Anderson with "At what age should we baptize our children? A case for baptizing those who make a credible profession of faith."
ERLC Content
- Candice Watters with Do you need a digital reset? A better approach to screen time after the pandemic
- Daniel Patterson with Why and how reading shapes your soul
- Hannah Anderson with At what age should we baptize our children? A case for baptizing those who make a credible profession of faith
Culture
- Suspects arrested in assassination of Haitian president
- Nearly all deaths from Covid in US are among the unvaccinated
- In Maryland, all deaths from Covid in June were among unvaccinated
- More evidence suggests vaccines protect against delta variant
- An Olympic fiasco
- Zaila Avant-garde wins national spelling bee
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Ted Lasso Season 2
- Brent: Georgetown Battleground Poll
- Josh: Waterpark with Jackson
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- Love your church: This engaging book by Tony Merida explores what church is, why it’s exciting to be a part of it, and why it’s worthy of our love and commitment. | Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the shocking collapse of a surf-side condo in Miami, the SCOTUS ruling on free speech, the coronavirus variant likely to cause the next wave, the drop in U.S. life expectancy, and the new family members introduced on Sesame Street. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jordan Wootten with "What’s the future of the global religious landscape? Three takeaways from the Pew Center projections," Wendy Alsup with "4 ways to equip your kids to walk with friends who experience gender dysphoria," and Josh Wester with "6 reflections from SBC21: Resolution, a new president, and a spirit of unity."
ERLC Content
- Jordan Wootten with What’s the future of the global religious landscape? Three takeaways from the Pew Center projections
- Wendy Alsup with 4 ways to equip your kids to walk with friends who experience gender dysphoria
- Josh Wester with 6 reflections from SBC21: Resolutions, a new president, and a spirit of unity
Culture
- Surfside Condo Collapse: At least 1 dead, 99 unaccounted for; 55 units involved in catastrophe
- SCOTUS rules for cheerleader in free speech case
- Teen cheerleader's Snapchat brings Supreme Court clash over schools and free speech
- Delta variant likely to cause next wave
- US Life Expectancy Drops by Alarming Amount
- Sesame Street introduces family with two gay dads during Pride Month
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Chosen season 2; https://quarterly.gospelinlife.com/social-media-identity-and-the-church/
- Josh: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill/
- Brent: Scripture-engaged Americans more hopeful and forgiving
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- Love your church: This engaging book by Tony Merida explores what church is, why it’s exciting to be a part of it, and why it’s worthy of our love and commitment. | Find out more about this book at
thegoodbook.com
On this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent highlights from the SBC 2021 and the religious liberty victory in the Fulton v. City of Philadelphia Supreme Court ruling.
ERLC Content
- Policy Staff with Explainer: The Supreme Court affirms faith-based foster care and adoption providers
Culture
- Baptist Press: WRAP-UP: SBC elects Litton, takes control of EC investigation
- ERLC Annual Report: ERLC: Ultrasound placements continue to expand
- ERLC calls Supreme Court ruling in Fulton “a decisive 9-0 win for religious freedom”
- Light Magazine: The Road to ROE50: The Future of the Pro-life Movement
- SBC funny highlights: A/C guy; Lotties; Don’t flex at me
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss how many messengers are registered for SBC 2021, Rick Warren’s retirement, Joe Biden’t trip to the UK, the birth of Prince Harry and Megham Markle’s daughter, and cicadas causing chaos. They also cover new ERLC content including Darby Strickland with "4 reasons why women stay in abusive relationships," Catherine Parks with "What are the ethical concerns with noninvasive prenatal testing?," and Jordan Wootten with "Why the fear of the Lord is good news."
ERLC Content
- Darby Strickland with 4 reasons why women stay in abusive relationships
- Catherine Parks with What are the ethical concerns with noninvasive prenatal testing?
- Jordan Wootten with Why the fear of the Lord is good news
Culture
- Over 16,000 pre-registered messengers for #SBC21
- Rick Warren announces retirement from Saddleback
- Joe Biden heads to UK for his debut overseas trip as President
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce the birth of their daughter
- But is the name controversial?
- Cicadas causing chaos
- CIcadas ground White House press plane
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: The Dispatch: The Origin of Coronavirus; 4-year-old Dylan hears his mom’s voice for the first time
- Josh: Ellie’s 4th Birthday
- Brent: Popular independent COVID tracker officially ends daily updates
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, a Christian response to Pride Month, a major leadership change in Israel, and recent news involving the ERLC. They also cover new ERLC content including a critical abortion case headed to the Supreme Court, questions about content moderation on social media, and one city’s approach to combatting abortion through local ordinances.
ERLC Content
- Jordan Wootten with Explainer: Supreme Court takes up Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
- Jason Thacker withShould the government regulate social media? Florida’s new social media bill and the crisis of online governance
- Catherine Parks with Explainer: Lebanon, Ohio, Becomes Sanctuary City for the Unborn
Culture
- 100 Years since the Tulsa Race Massacre. Churches are leading on racial unity.
- June is “Pride” Month. How should Christians think about that?
- A major shake-up in Israel’s national leadership. What’s that mean for the Biden Administration?
- A leaked letter from Russell Moore sparks conversations within the SBC about race and sexual abuse.
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Hannah Hall children’s books
- Josh: Teen wrestled a Bear video
- Brent: SBC Annual meeting (sbcannualmeeting.net)
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss Biden’s investigation of COVID origins, protests and violence in Belarus, Lebanon, Ohio’s abortion ban, William Shakespeare and Eric Carle passinng away, and eating cicadas. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jordan Wooten "What is religious liberty, and why is it important? An interview with Andrew Walker on Liberty for All," Stephen Johnson with "Why I’m thankful I grew up in an elderly church: 3 ways older saints cared for me," and Catherine Parks with "What we need most for hard choices in parenting: Smartphones, sports, and wisdom."
ERLC Content
- Jordan Wootten What is religious liberty, and why is it important? An interview with Andrew Walker on Liberty for All
- Stephen Johnson withWhy I'm thankful I grew up in an elderly church: 3 ways older saints cared for me
- Catherine Parks with What we need most for hard choices in parenting: Smartphones, sports, and wisdom
Culture
- Biden asks intelligence community to intensify investigation of COVID origins
- Intelligence on Sick Staff at Wuhan Lab Fuels Debate on Covid-19 Origin
- Belarus fighter jet intercepts Ryanair flight
- Protests, violent clashes in Belarus as ruler cracks down after contested vote
- Statement by President Joe Biden on Diversion of Ryanair Flight and Arrest of Journalist in Belarus
- Ohio city of Lebanon becomes 29th to ban abortion in nation
- William Shakespeare, the first man in Britain to receive an approved Covid vaccine, dies at 81.
- Author Eric Carle passes away at 91
- Can you eat cicadas? Yes, and here’s the best way to catch, cook and snack on them.
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: “Your local epidemiologist” On facebook
- Josh: Gangster Capitalism, Season 3 Jerry
- Brent: Bill Haslam’s new book
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Love your church: This engaging book by Tony Merida explores what church is, why it’s exciting to be a part of it, and why it’s worthy of our love and commitment. | Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss Dr.Moore resignation from the ERLC along with his move to Christianity Today, views on masks guidance, the latest on Israel and Hamas, Texas signing a six week abortion ban, and SCOTUS taking up Mississippi case. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jordan Wootten with How do we make sense of modern culture? An interview with Carl Trueman about The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self, Ethan and Michaela Holsteen with The importance of the church when dealing with disability and grief: How one family leaned into community after their child’s diagnosis with Cri du chat Syndrome, and Jared Kennedy with 3 subtle sins to warn your kids about: Any why it matters when wrestling with sexual temptation.
ERLC Content
- Jordan Wootten with How do we make sense of modern culture? An interview with Carl Trueman about The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self
- Ethan and Michaela Holsteen with The importance of the church when dealing with disability and grief: How one family leaned into community after their child’s diagnosis with Cri du Chat Syndrome
- Jared Kennedy with 3 subtle sins to warn your kids about: And why it matters when wrestling with sexual temptation
Culture
- Russell Moore to Join Christianity Today to Lead New Public Theology Project
- Onward.
- Mask guidance
- Latest on Israel and Hamas
- Texas governor signs into law bill banning abortions at six weeks
- SCOTUS takes up MS case
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Old Harrison Ford movies (Clear and Present Danger, Patriot Games, Air Force One)
- Josh: The Uneasy Conscience of Modern Fundamentalism by Carl F. H. Henry
- Brent: Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
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- Brave by Faith: In this realistic yet positive book, renowned Bible teacher Alistair Begg examines the first seven chapters of Daniel to show us how to live bravely, confidently, and obediently in an increasingly secular society. | Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com
- Every person has dignity and potential. But did you know that nearly 1 in 3 American adults has a criminal record? To learn more and sign up for the virtual Second Chance month visit prisonfellowship.org/secondchances.
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the pipeline cyberattack that led to gas stations in the southeast running out of gas, Liz Cheney’s oust from leadership, the Gaza crisis, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church electing their first transgender bishop. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Catherine Parks with "What you can do during India’s COVID-19 crisis," Josh Wester and Jordan Wootten with "Explainer: The contract dispute between Kentucky and Sunrise Children’s Services," Jared Kennedy with "How to prepare your children to see their gendered bodies as gifts for God’s mission."
ERLC Content
- Catherine Parks with What you can do during India’s COVID crisis
- Josh Wester and Jordan Wootten with Explainer: The contract dispute between Kentucky and Sunrise Children’s Services
- Jared Kennedy with How to prepare your children to see their gendered bodies as gifts for God’s mission
Culture
- Gas stations in the Southeast run out of gas as people panic buy fuel
- US pipeline cyberattack is a 'wake up call' for America
- Panic Drives Gas Shortages After Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack
- Cheney defiant as Republicans oust her from leadership for rebuking Trump
- Gaza crisis: Casualties pile up with no signs of ceasefire from Israel, Hamas
- Evangelical Lutheran Church elects first transgender bishop
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Dairy free Starbucks guide
- Josh: First plane ride for graduation
- Brent: Cut 4: Pitchers are athletes, too; Could A's leaving Oakland open door for Major League Baseball franchise in Nashville?
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- Brave by Faith: In this realistic yet positive book, renowned Bible teacher Alistair Begg examines the first seven chapters of Daniel to show us how to live bravely, confidently, and obediently in an increasingly secular society. | Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com
- Every person has dignity and potential. But did you know that nearly 1 in 3 American adults has a criminal record? To learn more and sign up for the virtual Second Chance month visit prisonfellowship.org/secondchances.
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss a big dip in U.S. fertility rates, Biden’s July 4th vaccination goal, COVID-19 in children, mask mandates on planes, Trump Facebook ban, Amy Bockerstette’s college title, and the Malian woman who gave birth to nine babies. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Alex Ward with "Why reading classics can help us answer age-old questions: An interview with Karen Swallow Prior," Jared Kennedy with "Conversations about gender should begin with humility: Helping parents navigate hard topics with their children," and Rachel Lonas with "Why it’s important to value neurodiversity in the Church: And three ways you can help." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Elizabeth Graham for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Graham serves as Vice President of Operations and Life Initiatives for the ERLC. She provides leadership, guidance and strategy for life and women’s initiatives and provides oversight to other strategic projects as needed. Additionally, she directs the leadership, management and operations for all ERLC events. Elizabeth is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. She is married to Richmond, and they have a son and a daughter. You can connect with her on Twitter: @elizabethgraham
ERLC Content
- Alex Ward with Why reading classics can help us answer age-old questions: An interview with Karen Swallow Prior
- Jared Kennedy with Conversations about gender should begin with humility: Helping parents navigate hard topics with their children
- Rachel Lonas with Why it’s important to value neurodiversity in the Church: And three ways you can help
Culture
- U.S. fertility dips to its lowest rate since the 1970s
- Biden sets goal of fully vaccinating 160 million Americans by July 4
- Children Now Account For 22% Of New U.S. COVID Cases. Why Is That?
- Pfizer vaccine expected to be approved for children ages 12-15 by next week
- TSA Extends Mask Mandate Aboard Flights Through Summer As Travel Increases
- Trump Facebook Ban Upheld by Oversight Board
- Amy Bockerstette to Be 1st Athlete With Down Syndrome to Compete for Collegiate Title
- Malian woman gives birth to nine babies
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: What's the worst thing you've ever witnessed at a wedding?
- Josh: The Courier, Dan Inserra’s getting over yourself
- Brent: Dad taught his son what we do with HR balls from the other teams
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- Brave by Faith: In this realistic yet positive book, renowned Bible teacher Alistair Begg examines the first seven chapters of Daniel to show us how to live bravely, confidently, and obediently in an increasingly secular society. | Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com
- Every person has dignity and potential. But did you know that nearly 1 in 3 American adults has a criminal record? To learn more and sign up for the virtual Second Chance month visit prisonfellowship.org/secondchances
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss Biden’s joint address to congress, India and the coronavirus tsunami, no need for masks outdoors, COVID-19 vaccineis safe for pregnant women, and the 2021 NFL draft. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Seth Woodley with "How literature teaches us about leadership: Cultivating virtue reading," Josh Wester, Jordan Wootten, and Brent McCracken with "Why we desperately need wisdom in this age of information," and Ericka Anderson with "Why a Second Chance for Incarcerated Men is Important."
ERLC Content
- Seth Woodley with How literature teaches us about leadership: Cultivating virtue through reading
- Josh Wester, Jordan Wootten, Brett McCracken with Why we desperately need wisdom in this age of information
- Ericka Andersen with Why a Second Chance for Incarcerated Men is Important
Culture
- Biden promotes sweeping agenda in speech
- FDA moves to ban menthol cigarettes
- Fact Sheet: The American Families Plan
- India's COVID death toll tops 200,000
- CDC: If You're Vaccinated, You Don't Need To Mask Outdoors
- Coronavirus cases are finally falling
- Preliminary Findings of mRNA Covid-19 Vaccine Safety in Pregnant Women
- The NFL draft is this week
- Bill Belechick's WFH draft
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Out of Many, One: Portraits of American’s Immigrants; Insta surprise; will and kate
- Josh: John Stott, 100th birthday
- Brent: Small Church America
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- Brave by Faith: In this realistic yet positive book, renowned Bible teacher Alistair Begg examines the first seven chapters of Daniel to show us how to live bravely, confidently, and obediently in an increasingly secular society. | Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com
- Every person has dignity and potential. But did you know that nearly 1 in 3 American adults has a criminal record? To learn more and sign up for the virtual Second Chance month visit prisonfellowship.org/secondchances.
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss Derek Chauvin’s verdict, fetal tissue research denounced, and the first flight on Mars. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jason Thacker with "How social media can impede our witness: The disconnect of the digital life," Jill Waggoner with "How to raise children who honor human dignity," and Julie Masson with "COVID-19 didn’t stop this pregnancy resource center from saving lives." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Virginia Roberson for a conversation about life and ministry
About Virginia
Virginia is the Director of Your Choice Resource Center a Pregnancy Resource Center in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. You can learn more about the ministry of Your Choice Resource Center at https://yourchoicenc.org/
ERLC Content
- Jason Thacker with How social media can impede our witness: The disconnect of the digital life
- Jill Waggoner with How to raise children who honor human dignity
- Julie Masson with COVID-19 didn't stop this pregnancy resource center from saving lives
Culture
- Derek Chauvin found guilty
- Reactions to Chauvin verdict: "Justice for Black America is justice for all America"
- Biden Administration Ends Limits on Use of Fetal Tissue for Research
- First flight on Mars
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: YouVersion Bible app
- Josh: When Athens Met Jerusalem
- Brent: CBS News series: Unifying America
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- Every person has dignity and potential. But did you know that nearly 1 in 3 American adults has a criminal record? To learn more and sign up for the virtual Second Chance month visit prisonfellowship.org/secondchances.
- Stand for Life: At the ERLC, we stand for life. Our work to save preborn babies and care for the vulnerable is vital to our work. Believing that abortion can end in our lifetime, will you join us as we STAND FOR LIFE?
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the death of Prince Phillip, Russia, the shooting of Daunte Wright, the court ruling on Down syndome abortion, current FDA recommendations on the J&J vaccine, and the no-hitter thrown by Chicago pitcher. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Chelsea Patterson Sobolik with "Explainer: What you should know about the debate in Congress about the Born-Alive bill," Andrew Bertodatti and Lamar Hardwick with "How can churches be more inclusive of disabled person?," and Jill Waggoner with "How learning about trauma changed my life: Learning from The Body Keeps the Score." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Gary Lancaster for his farewell episode.
ERLC Content
- Chelsea Patterson Sobolik with Explainer: What you should know about the debate in Congress about the Born-Alive bill
- Andrew Bertodatti and Lamar Hardwick with How can churches be more inclusive of disabled persons?
- Jill Waggoner with How learning about trauma changed my life: Learning from “The Body Keeps the Score”
Culture
- Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, dead at 99
- US sanctions Russia over hacks
- Russian troops massing on Ukrainian border
- Officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright charged
- Court ruling on Down syndrome abortion law praised
- FDA recommends pausing J&J vaccine after 6 reported cases of blood clots
- White House says J&J pause will not have "significant impact" on vaccination plan
- Duke University to require vaccinations for fall semester
- No-hitter thrown by Chicago pitcher
- Turner's cheesy HR makes LA 1st to 10 wins
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- Every person has dignity and potential. But did you know that nearly 1 in 3 American adults has a criminal record? On Sunday April 11th , we invite you to join Prison Fellowship for a special service focusing on the power of second chances. To learn more and sign up for the virtual Second Chance Sunday service visit prisonfellowship.org/secondchances.
- Stand for Life: At the ERLC, we stand for life. Our work to save preborn babies and care for the vulnerable is vital to our work. Believing that abortion can end in our lifetime, will you join us as we STAND FOR LIFE?
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the latest on the Rock Hill shooting, the White House’s new gun control measures, the new UK COVID-19 strain, Brazil’s COVID death toll, violence in Northern Ireland, and the results of the NCAA championship. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Alex Ward with "How can we understand trends of declining church membership? America, Christianity, and the local church," and Jordan Wootten with "How can Christians resist the ethic of outrage culture?," and Jared Kennedy with "Are you “working on” your kids ministry? Thinking through Process-Centered Methods for Children’s Discipleship." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Dr. Todd Gray for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Dr. Gray
Dr. Todd Gray has been Executive Director-Treasurer for the Kentucky Baptist Convention since August of 2019. Todd served churches in Kentucky and Indiana for 20 years before joining the KBC staff in 2012 as a regional consultant for western Kentucky. Since 2016 he’s served as the team leader for the Evangelism, Church Planting and Campus Ministry team. Gray holds degrees from Murray State University and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Connie, have two adult daughters. You can connect with him on Twitter: @toddgray4.
ERLC Content
- Alex Ward with How can we understand trends of declining church membership? America, Christianity, and the local church
- Jordan Wootten with How can Christians resist the ethic of outrage culture?
- Jared Kennedy with Are you “working on” your kids ministry? Thinking through Process-Centered Methods for Children’s Discipleship
Culture
- Latest on Rock Hill shooting
- WH expected to announce gun control measures
- UK variant is now the dominant coronavirus strain in the US
- 1 in 3 Covid-19 patients are diagnosed with a neuropsychiatric condition
- Brazil's daily COVID death toll tops 4,000 for first time
- No lockdown for Brazil amidst Covid outbreak
- Bus torched in more Northern Ireland violence as British and Irish leaders call for calm
- NCAA Championship 2021 score: Baylor routs Gonzaga as Bears win first national title, end Zags' perfect season
Lunchroom
- Lindsay:
- Free copies of Gentle and Lowly for churches;
- White blood cell and bacterium
- Josh: ERLC Academy
- Brent: Where billions of cicadas will emerge this spring
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- @jbwester
- @LeatherwoodTN
- @LindsNicolet
Sponsors
- Every person has dignity and potential. But did you know that nearly 1 in 3 American adults has a criminal record? On Sunday April 11th , we invite you to join Prison Fellowship for a special service focusing on the power of second chances. To learn more and sign up for the virtual Second Chance Sunday service visit prisonfellowship.org/secondchances.
- Stand for Life: At the ERLC, we stand for life. Our work to save preborn babies and care for the vulnerable is vital to our work. Believing that abortion can end in our lifetime, will you join us as we STAND FOR LIFE?
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss declining church membership, the Suez Canal, Pfizer’s vaccine for children, the fourth wave of coronavirus, abortion legislature in Kentucky, Kanakuk Kamps, and Opening Day. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jason Thacker with “Why reading books you disagree with helps you grow,” Emily Richards with “Why building connection and trust is vital for vulnerable children: The gospel in Show Hope’s Pre+Post Adoption Support,” and Adrian Warnock with “10 things you should know about the Resurrection.” Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Casey Hough for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Casey
Casey serves as the Lead Pastor of Copperfield Church in Houston, TX. Casey actively writes for various evangelical outlets, serving primarily as an Associate Research Fellow and Religious Liberty Channel Editor for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. He is a fellow in the St. Peter Fellowship of the Center for Pastor Theologians. In addition to his role at Copperfield, Casey serves as an Assistant Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Luther Rice College and Seminary. In the past, Casey has taught Old Testament, New Testament, Comparative Religions, and Philosophy at a regional junior college in Arkansas. Casey and his wife, Hannah, have three sons and two daughters. You can connect with him on Twitter: @caseybhough or his website. You can subscribe to his newsletter here.
ERLC Content
- Jason Thacker with Why reading books you disagree with helps you grow
- Emily Richards with Why building connection and trust is vital for vulnerable children: The gospel in Show Hope’s Pre+Post Adoption Support
- Adrian Warnock with 10 Things You Should Know about the Resurrection
Culture
- Church members are minority in U.S. for first time, Gallup says
- With the Suez Canal Unblocked, the World’s Commerce Resumes Its Course
- Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is 100% effective in children ages 12-15
- The fourth wave is here
- Legislature passes constitutional amendment declaring no right to abortion in KY
- Kanakuk Kamps Abuse Reexamined In New Report
- America's pastime returns
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Chosen: Season 2
- Josh: American Culture Is Broken. Is Theonomy the Answer?
- Brent: Dolly Parton Comic Book unveiled!
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- Caring Well: Churches should be a refuge for those who have experienced abuse. The Caring Well Challenge is a free resource from the ERLC in which we take you through a year long journey with 8 different steps to help make your church safe for survivors and safe from abuse.
- Stand for Life: At the ERLC, we stand for life. Our work to save preborn babies and care for the vulnerable is vital to our work. Believing that abortion can end in our lifetime, will you join us as we STAND FOR LIFE?
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss shootings in Colorado, the migrant crisis at the border, the increased distribution of vaccines for all adults, new sanctions on China, Utah’s anti-porn proposal, and Prince Harry’s new job. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Cody Barnhart with "Three potential long-term effects of pornography addiction," Catherine Parks with "The abortion pill is the next frontier in the abortion debate," and Andrew Bertodatti with "What should we pay attention to in the news?: An interview with Jeffery Bilbro about Reading the Times."
ERLC Content
- Cody Barnhart with Three potential long-term effects of pornography addiction
- Catherine Parks with The abortion pill is the next frontier in the abortion debate
- Andrew Bertodatti with What should we pay attention to in the news?: An interview with Jeffrey Bilbro about Reading the Times
Culture
- America mourns again
- Biden puts Harris in charge of border crisis
- Every Tennessean 16+ will be eligible for vaccination ‘no later than April 5’
- Krispy Kreme will offer free doughnuts—all year long—to people with COVID-19 vaccination cards
- Sanctions on China
- Utah anti-porn proposal
- Prince Harry announces new job at tech startup in post-royal life
Lunchroom
Lindsay: Pray for the Thackers; watching West Wing
Josh:
- Embattled on All Sides, Does Religious Liberty Have a Future?
- Liberty for All
- The Characters of Easter
Brent: Spring Training: CoolToday Park
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Sponsors
- Caring Well: Churches should be a refuge for those who have experienced abuse. The Caring Well Challenge is a free resource from the ERLC in which we take you through a year long journey with 8 different steps to help make your church safe for survivors and safe from abuse.
- Stand for Life: At the ERLC, we stand for life. Our work to save preborn babies and care for the vulnerable is vital to our work. Believing that abortion can end in our lifetime, will you join us as we STAND FOR LIFE?
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Jenn discuss the Georgia massage parlor shootings, the White house no longer getting daily COVID-19 tests, federal efforts reducing poverty, and March Madness. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including the Policy Staff with "Explainer: The crisis unaccompanied minors are facing at the border," Jordan Wooten with "Does the value of children depend on their usefulness? Children are a gift not a liability," and David Dunham with "Why addicts must learn to practice honesty: Deception’s role in aiding addiction." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Jenn Kintner for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Jenn
Jenn Kintner serves as the Office Coordinator for the Nashville office of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. She holds a Doctorate of Education from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Prior to her work at the ERLC she spent 10 years discipling and teaching women in Christian higher education. You can connect with her on Twitter: @jennkintner
ERLC Content
- Policy Staff with Explainer: The crisis unaccompanied minors are facing at the border
- Jordan Wooten with Does the value of children depend on their usefulness? Children are a gift, not a liability
- David Dunham with Why addicts must learn to practice honesty: Deception’s role in aiding addiction
Culture
- Georgia massage parlor shootings: What we know
- White supremacy and hate are haunting Asian Americans
- Suspect in Atlanta-area spa shootings might have intended more shootings in Florida, mayor says
- White House staff no longer tested for Covid-19 daily
- Explainer: New federal efforts could reduce poverty in America
- Chelsea & Michael Sobolik adoption
- March Madness returns
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Pray for Suzanne’s little girl Esther, born with Trisomy 18; Mollyheartsbooks
- Josh: Israeli experts announce discovery of more Dead Sea scrolls
- Jenn: Old things but good things: local library and hand-written notes
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- Caring Well: Churches should be a refuge for those who have experienced abuse. The Caring Well Challenge is a free resource from the ERLC in which we take you through a year long journey with 8 different steps to help make your church safe for survivors and safe from abuse.
- Stand for Life: At the ERLC, we stand for life. Our work to save preborn babies and care for the vulnerable is vital to our work. Believing that abortion can end in our lifetime, will you join us as we STAND FOR LIFE?
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Meagan reflect on the past year since the Coronavirus lockdown and Beth Moore’s announcement of her departure from Lifeway and the SBC. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Andrew Bertodatti with "3 Ways Church Membership Challenges our Individualism," the Policy Staff with "Explainer: The Supreme Court sides with former student on religious free speech," ERLC Staff with "Explainer: Removal of EEOC General Counsel Creates Concern for Religious Liberty Protections," and Catherine Parks with "How vaccines protect the vulnerable." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Dr. Scott James for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Dr. James
Scott James serves as an Elder at The Church at Brook Hills. He and his wife, Jaime, have four children and live in Birmingham, Alabama, where he works as a pediatric physician. He is the author of The Expected One: Anticipating All of Jesus in the Advent, Mission Accomplished: A Two-Week Family Easter Devotional, The Littlest Watchman, Where Is Wisdom?, and his latest book God Cares for Me: Helping Children Trust God When They're Sick. You can connect with him on Twitter: @scott_h_james
ERLC Content
- Andrew Bertodatti with 3 Ways Church Membership Challenges our Individualism
- Policy Staff with Explainer: The Supreme Court sides with former student on religious free speech
- ERLC Staff with Explainer: Removal of EEOC General Counsel Creates Concern for Religious Liberty Protections
- Catherine Parks with How vaccines protect the vulnerable
Culture
- Coronavirus dashboard
- The sports shutdown of 2020: One year later
- Fauci says COVID death toll would have "shocked" him a year ago
- Many vulnerable Americans have received the coronavirus vaccine
- Bible teacher Beth Moore, splitting with Lifeway, says, ‘I am no longer a Southern Baptist’
- Beth Moore announces departure from Lifeway, SBC
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Murder Among the Mormons
- Josh: Deepfake
- Meagan: Daylight Savings Time
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- @ERLC
- @jbwester
- @meaganemily331
- @LindsNicolet
Sponsors
- Caring Well: Churches should be a refuge for those who have experienced abuse. The Caring Well Challenge is a free resource from the ERLC in which we take you through a year long journey with 8 different steps to help make your church safe for survivors and safe from abuse.
- Stand for Life: At the ERLC, we stand for life. Our work to save preborn babies and care for the vulnerable is vital to our work. Believing that abortion can end in our lifetime, will you join us as we STAND FOR LIFE?
In this episode, Josh, Brent, and Lindsay discuss the similarities and differences in the coronavirus vaccines, Gov. Greg Abbott ending the mask mandate in Texas, Mississippi also lighting their mask mandate, Dolly Parton getting her coronavirus vaccine, Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq, Nigerian schoolgirls being kidnapped, QAnon and threats to the capitol, and a Cheetos burglary case. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including the policy staff with "Explainer: Beccera’s Troubling Nomination for the Department of Health and Human Services," Jason Thacker and Josh Wester with "Should Amazon be able to ban books?," and Joe Carter with "Understanding ethical systems: Virtue ethics." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Jeff Pickering for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Jeff
Jeff Pickering serves as Policy Communications Director in the Washington, D.C., office. In this role, he hosts the weekly Capitol Conversations podcast, develops communications strategy, and connects journalists with the organization’s policy work. He also serves as the mentor and director of the DC internship program. Jeff previously served in both local church ministry and government affairs in his home state of Texas, where he graduated from Texas A&M University. He and his wife, Chelsea have a son. You can connect with him on Twitter @jeffpickering.
ERLC Content
- Policy Staff with Explainer: Beccera’s Troubling Nomination for the Department of Health and Human Services
- Jason Thacker and Josh Wester with Should Amazon be able to ban books?
- Joe Carter with Understanding ethical systems: Virtue ethics
Culture
- The U.S. coronavirus vaccines aren't all the same
- Church Leaders Say Johnson & Johnson Shot Should Be Avoided If Alternatives Available
- Gov. Greg Abbott says it is now time to open Texas 100%, end statewide mask mandate
- Texas, Mississippi to lift mask mandates, let all businesses reopen at full capacity
- Dolly Parton helped fund Moderna’s vaccine. It began with a car crash and an unlikely friendship.
- Dolly gets a dose of her own medicine.
- Pope Francis to visit Iraq
- Hundreds of Nigerian schoolgirls released days after kidnapping
- It's March 4th: Biden is still president
- House cancels Thursday session as FBI, Homeland Security warn of threat to Capitol
- Cheetos Residue Helps Police Crack Burglary Case
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Jimmy Fallon and John Legend
- Josh: Father - Daughter time in spring weather
- Brent: Local newspapers- The Tennessean
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- @ERLC
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- @LeatherwoodTN
- @LindsNicolet
Sponsors
- Caring Well: Churches should be a refuge for those who have experienced abuse. The Caring Well Challenge is a free resource from the ERLC in which we take you through a year long journey with 8 different steps to help make your church safe for survivors and safe from abuse.
- Stand for Life: At the ERLC, we stand for life. Our work to save preborn babies and care for the vulnerable is vital to our work. Believing that abortion can end in our lifetime, will you join us as we STAND FOR LIFE?
In this episode, Josh, Brent, and Lindsay discuss the SBC’s executive committee meetings, J.D. Greear’s message, COVID-19 milestones, the approval of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine, sounds from Mars, Tiger Woods car crash, and the next generation of USPS mail trucks. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Josh Wester with "The Equality Act: A dangerous law with a clever name," Michael McAfee with "Celebrating the American Sign Language Bible translation: And praying for more laborers to translate the Scripture," and Joe Carter with "5 facts about Fred Luter." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Christine Hoover for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Christine
Christine Hoover is a pastor’s wife, mom of three boys, host of the “By Faith” podcast, and author of several books. Her latest offering is With All Your Heart: Living Joyfully Through Allegiance to King Jesus. Previous books include Messy Beautiful Friendship and Searching for Spring. Originally from Texas, she and her family live in Charlottesville, Virginia, where they planted a church in 2008. Find more about Christine on her website https://www.christinehoover.net/. You can connect with her on Twitter @christinehoover.
ERLC Content
- Josh Wester with The Equality Act: A dangerous law with a clever name
- Michael McAfee with Celebrating the American Sign Language Bible translation: And praying for more laborers to translate the Scripture
- Joe Carter with 5 facts about Fred Luter
Culture
- Greear decries division and repudiates pharisaical spirit in SBC
- Greear, Floyd stare down division; call for focus on Great Commission
- SBC EC disfellowshipped four churches
- ERLC-focused task force releases report
- SBC Executive Committee creates ERLC study task force
- 500,000 lives lost ot COVID-19
- FDA analysis finds Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine is safe and effective
- Pfizer-BioNTech Shot Stops Covid Spread, Israeli Study Shows
- Not the mark of the beast: Evangelicals should fight conspiracy theories and welcome the vaccines
- Mars rover beams back first ever sounds from Mars
- Tiger Woods crash: What we know
- USPS unveils next-generation mail truck
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Introduce Children to a Glorious God
- Josh: How the nations rage
- Brent: Tim Keller interview on cancer, books, and life
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- @ERLC
- @jbwester
- @LeatherwoodTN
- @LindsNicolet
Sponsors
- A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Your Children About Gender: by Jared Kennedy. This short book walks through six conversation topics designed to help you apply the truth and hope of the gospel to the complex issue of gender.
- Stand for Life: At the ERLC, we stand for life. Our work to save preborn babies and care for the vulnerable is vital to our work. Believing that abortion can end in our lifetime, will you join us as we STAND FOR LIFE?
In this episode, Josh, Brent, and Lindsay discuss the winter weather hitting the U.S. this week, the Texas power crisis, why COVID-19 cases are dropping and cutting life expectancy, Rush Limbaugh and Carman passing away, Ravi Zacharias investigation, and spring training starting up. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including the Policy Staff with "Explainer: How should Christians think about France’s “separatism” bill?," Stephen Stallard with "3 ways to engage our neighbors during a pandemic," Julie Passon with "Common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Carl R. Trueman for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Carl
Carl R. Trueman (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is professor of biblical and religious studies at Grove City College. He is an esteemed church historian and previously served as the William E. Simon Fellow in Religion and Public Life at Princeton University. Trueman has authored or edited more than a dozen books, including The Creedal Imperative; Luther on the Christian Life; and Histories and Fallacies. Trueman is a member of The Orthodox Presbyterian Church.
ERLC Content
- Policy Staff with Explainer: How should Christians think about France’s “separatism” bill?
- Stephen Stallard with 3 ways to engage our neighbors during a pandemic
- Julie Masson with Common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine
Culture
- Winter storm slams dozens of states and leaves millions without power
- Record-setting cold snap turns deadly
- Winter storm strikes much of US
- Texas power crisis
- Dispatch fact check on Texas power
- COVID-19 Cases Are Dropping Fast. Why?
- Axios: Covid cases drop
- Covid cuts life expectancy
- Rush Limbaugh, conservative media icon, dead at 70 following battle with cancer
- Carman, Christian music icon and Gospel Music Hall of Famer, dies at 65
- Open Letter from the International Board of Directors of RZIM
- Investigation reveals Zacharias’ years-long history of sexual abuse of women
- Spring training is here
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Plan Your Vaccine
- Josh: Less About The Fence, More About The Playground: Female Ambition and Complementarian Culture
- Meagan: Gen Z/Millennial spat
Connect with us on Twitter
- @ERLC
- @jbwester
- @LeatherwoodTN
- @LindsNicolet
Sponsors
- A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Your Children About Gender: by Jared Kennedy. This short book walks through six conversation topics designed to help you apply the truth and hope of the gospel to the complex issue of gender.
- Stand for Life: At the ERLC, we stand for life. Our work to save preborn babies and care for the vulnerable is vital to our work. Believing that abortion can end in our lifetime, will you join us as we STAND FOR LIFE?
In this episode, Josh, Brent,and Lindsay discuss the rundown on the Trump Impeachment trial, COVID-19 infections plummeting, the latest on masks, COVID-19 vaccines, the IMB appointing 30 new missionaries, the results of Super Bowl 2021, and what changes are coming in baseball this year. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including the Policy staff with "Supreme Court strikes down California’s ban on indoor worship," Alex Ward with "The Courage of Ruby Bridges and Her Family," Gunner Gunderson with “'He Looks Like Me!': Demonstrating the possibility of belonging," Chelsea Patterson Sobolik with "How the Chinese Communist Party is persecuting Uyghur women." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Devin Maddox for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Devin
Devin Maddox is the trade books publisher at B&H Publishing Group, and director of the books ministry area at LifeWay. He graduated with a BA in Christian ethics from Union University and an MDiv from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Currently he is completing a PhD in applied theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, focusing his research on Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s early life and writing. Devin is married to his college sweetheart, Cara; they have three boys and live in Tennessee. You can connect with Devin on twitter: @devinmaddox
ERLC Content
- Policy Staff with Supreme Court strikes down California’s ban on indoor worship
- Alex Ward with The Courage of Ruby Bridges and Her Family
- Gunner Gunderson with “He Looks Like Me!”: Demonstrating the possibility of belonging
- Chelsea Patterson Sobolik with How the Chinese Communist Party is persecuting Uyghur women
Culture
- Rundown of Trump Impeachment Trial
- Trump on path to acquittal despite evidence
- To heal America's divide, we must get back to facts
- Covid infections are plummeting
- The latest on masks
- The Covid vaccines have shattered expectations
- AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine Effective Against U.K. Variant in Trial
- The digital homework divide
- Chinese spacecraft enters orbit around Mars
- IMB appoints 30 missionaries, celebrates $5 billion in cumulative Lottie gifts
- Bucs beat Chiefs in Super Bowl; celebrate with boat parade
- Baseball changes for 2021
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Flat Matt commercial: virtual valentine to st jude; mom tackles peeper
- Josh: Jesus and John Wayne
- Brent: All the Super Bowl ads in one place
Connect with us on Twitter
- @ERLC
- @jbwester
- @LeatherwoodTN
- @LindsNicolet
Sponsors
- A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Your Children About Gender: by Jared Kennedy. This short book walks through six conversation topics designed to help you apply the truth and hope of the gospel to the complex issue of gender.
- Stand for Life: At the ERLC, we stand for life. Our work to save preborn babies and care for the vulnerable is vital to our work. Believing that abortion can end in our lifetime, will you join us as we STAND FOR LIFE?
In this episode, Josh, Brent, Julie, and Meagan discuss Coronavirus cases falling across the country, Liz Cheney, Marjorie Taylor Greene removed from committees, the ERLC task force report, google searches about strange dreams, and Super Bowl 2021. Julie also gives a rundown of some of the ERLC’s most popular content from Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram this week. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Chelsea Sobolik for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Chelsea
Chelsea Patterson Sobolik serves as a Policy Director in the Washington, D.C. office. Previously, she worked in the U.S. House of Representatives on pro-life policies, domestic and international religious freedom, adoption, and foster care issues. Chelsea is the author of Longing for Motherhood – Holding onto Hope in the Midst of Childlessness. She has a B.A. in International Relations from Liberty University, and lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband Michael. Twitter: @chelspat
ERLC Content
- Evangelicals for Life 2021
- Letter from Dr. Moore to 535 Congressional offices today to encourage pro-life protections
- What you should know about the Hyde Amendment
Culture
- Teen wakes up from 11-month coma with no knowledge of coronavirus pandemic
- Coronavirus cases are falling all across the country
- Young and middle-aged adults responsible for most COVID spread
- House vote coming to remove MTG from committees
- Advocacy groups push for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation over report that she spread falsehoods about school shootings
- Liz Cheney Wins Vote
- ERLC-focused task force releases report
- McNeil announces retirement as Indiana Baptists’ executive director
- SBTC search team recommends Lorick as executive director
- Google searches about strange dreams and insomnia at all-time high
- Official Attendance for Super Bowl 2021 expected to be 25,000 fans… and 30,000 cutouts
- Super Bowl 2021: Kickoff time, performers and more
Lunchroom
- Julie: Friday night appetizers from Costco-buy several at the beginning of the month and then you have a fun assortment to eat on Friday nights with your family while watching a movie.
- Josh: ‘Saved by the Bell’ star Dustin Diamond dies of cancer at 44
- Brent: Most searched Super Bowl foods
- Meagan: The Best Ways to Drive Across Country
Connect with us on Twitter
- @ERLC
- @jbwester
- @LeatherwoodTN
- @meaganemily331
Sponsors
- A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Your Children About Gender: by Jared Kennedy. This short book walks through six conversation topics designed to help you apply the truth and hope of the gospel to the complex issue of gender.
- Stand for Life: At the ERLC, we stand for life. Our work to save preborn babies and care for the vulnerable is vital to our work. Believing that abortion can end in our lifetime, will you join us as we STAND FOR LIFE?
In this episode, Josh, Brent, Julie, and Meagan discuss GameStop, how the economy is similar to that of WWII, social channels cracking down on political ads, the status of former President Trump’s possible impeachment, the CDC’s recommendation for schools, Israel leading in vaccinations, Lifeway selling their building, and Super Bowl commercials. Julie also gives a rundown of some of the ERLC’s most popular content from Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram this week.
About Julie
Julie Masson serves as Director of External Engagement for the ERLC. She is responsible for strategic planning, development and implementation of the ERLC brand strategy across all ERLC departments and provides leadership and oversight for the ERLC marketing team as well as coordinating external affairs and partnership deliverables. Julie and her husband Jesse spent two years in Spain with the International Mission Board before moving to Kansas City where they live with their three children. She is a graduate of Iowa State University. You can connect with her on Twitter: @juliermasson
ERLC Content
- ERLC’s public policy priorities for 2021
- Evangelicals for Life 2021
- Gender, sexuality, and the Biden Administration
Culture
- Worst economy since WWII
- GamesStop goes Gangbusters
- Big Tech bolts politics
- Google pausing all political ads following Capitol siege
- All the platforms that have banned or restricted Trump so far
- Early Procedural Test Shows Where Senate GOP May Stand On Convicting Trump
- CDC makes case for schools reopening
- January deadliest month for Covid
- Israel leads in global race to vaccinate
- Lifeway building under contract, transitions to new work environment
- IMB partners with 140 international Baptist conventions in fulfilling Great Commission
- Budweiser won't run a commercial during the Super Bowl for the first time in 37 years.
Lunchroom
- Julie: Bedtime History
- Josh: Reading while Black
- Brent: BBC: Working in coffee shops – For the pandemic: Terra Vibe
- Meagan: The Bible Recap
Connect with us on Twitter
- @ERLC
- @jbwester
- @LeatherwoodTN
- @meaganemily331
Sponsors
- A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Your Children About Gender: by Jared Kennedy. This short book walks through six conversation topics designed to help you apply the truth and hope of the gospel to the complex issue of gender.
- Stand for Life: At the ERLC, we stand for life. Our work to save preborn babies and care for the vulnerable is vital to our work. Believing that abortion can end in our lifetime, will you join us as we STAND FOR LIFE?
In this episode, Josh, Brent, Julie, and Meagan discuss the inauguration, QAnon in light of Trump leaving the White House, the new COVID-19 variant, Uyghurs "genocide,” the four nominees for SBC president, the March for Life going virtual this year, and the states Americans are choosing to work from home in. Julie also gives a rundown of some of the ERLC’s most popular content from Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
About Julie
Julie Masson serves as Director of External Engagement for the ERLC. She is responsible for strategic planning, development and implementation of the ERLC brand strategy across all ERLC departments and provides leadership and oversight for the ERLC marketing team as well as coordinating external affairs and partnership deliverables. Julie and her husband Jesse spent two years in Spain with the International Mission Board before moving to Kansas City where they live with their three children. She is a graduate of Iowa State University. You can connect with her on Twitter: @juliermasson
Culture
- Joe Biden sworn in as 46th president of the United States
- Trump departs on final Air Force One flight
- QAnon reels following inauguration
- STATEMENT ON 2021 MARCH FOR LIFE
- New California Variant May Be Driving Virus Surge There, Study Suggests
- Field of Flags' put on display at the National Mall ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration
- U.S. declares China's actions against Uyghurs "genocide"
- Randy Adams announced as nominee for SBC president
- Pastor @EdLitton to be third candidate for SBC president
- The states Americans headed to the most in 2020, according to U-Haul
Lunchroom
- Julie: KidNuz
- Josh: The Ten Commandments: What They Mean, Why They Matter, and Why We Should Obey Them
- Brent: Bernie Sanders memes
Connect with us on Twitter
- @ERLC
- @jbwester
- @LeatherwoodTN
- @meaganemily331
Sponsors
- A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Your Children About Gender: by Jared Kennedy. This short book walks through six conversation topics designed to help you apply the truth and hope of the gospel to the complex issue of gender.
- Stand for Life: At the ERLC, we stand for life. Our work to save preborn babies and care for the vulnerable is vital to our work. Believing that abortion can end in our lifetime, will you join us as we STAND FOR LIFE?
In this episode, Josh, Brent, and Meagan discuss president Trump becoming the first president to be impeached twice, the increased national guard presence at the U.S. Capitol, COVID-19’s raging numbers, new thoughts on COVID-19 immunity length, US Space Command, Alabama winning the National Championship, and ‘Way Maker’ topping the charts in 2020. Meagan and Josh also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Carl Laferton with "3 ways smartphone usage can distort our perceptions: Habits, theology, and Christian discipleship," Jason Thacker, and Josh Wester with "Understanding Twitter suspensions and the need for consistent policies," and Russell Moore with "The Roman Road from Insurrection." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Haley Byrd Wilt for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Haley
Haley Byrd Wilt is an associate editor for The Dispatch. She previously reported on Congress for CNN and The Weekly Standard. Haley and her husband Evan live in Washington, D.C. You can connect with her on Twitter: @byrdinator
ERLC Content
- Carl Laferton with 3 ways smartphone usage can distort our perceptions: Habits, theology, and Christian discipleship
- Jason Thacker and Josh Wester with Understanding Twitter suspensions and the need for consistent policies
- Russell Moore with The Roman Road from Insurrection
Culture
- Trump becomes first president to be impeached twice
- Here are the Republicans who voted to impeach Trump
- Here's what the U.S. Capitol looks like as impeachment is underway
- Axios: Next move is the Senate
- Multiple resignations in wake of Capitol riot
- Capitol Hill police chief resigns, said he requested back-up
- US Space Command Headquarters is coming to Huntsville
- Air passengers entering the United States will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test, according to the CDC
- Coronavirus Immunity May Last Years, Possibly Even Decades, Study Suggests
- Covid is raging
- Alabama wins national championship
- ‘Way Maker’ top 2020 worship song
Lunchroom
- Meagan: The 39 Most Anticipated Movies of 2021
- Josh: Russell Moore: How to Stand When the World Is Falling
- Brent: Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund
Connect with us on Twitter
- @ERLC
- @jbwester
- @LeatherwoodTN
- @meaganemily331
Sponsors
- A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Your Children About Gender: by Jared Kennedy. This short book walks through six conversation topics designed to help you apply the truth and hope of the gospel to the complex issue of gender.
- Stand for Life: At the ERLC, we stand for life. Our work to save preborn babies and care for the vulnerable is vital to our work. Believing that abortion can end in our lifetime, will you join us as we STAND FOR LIFE?
In this episode, Josh, Brent, and Lindsay discuss the protests and attacks on the US Capitol as a result of the 2020 election results. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jordan Wootten with "3 ways smartphone usage can distort our perceptions: Habits, theology, and Christian discipleship," Josh Wester and Jordan Wootten with "Why we need the tenderness of our Savior: An Interview with Dane Ortlund about Gentle and Lowly," and Jason Thacker with "3 ethical issues in technology to watch for in 2021." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Seth Brown for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Seth
Seth Brown serves as Executive Editor of the Biblical Recorder, a Baptist news outlet based in Cary, N.C. He lives in Wake Forest with his wife and three children. They are members of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh. You can connect with him on Twitter: @dsethbrown
ERLC Content
- Jordan Wootten with 3 ways smartphone usage can distort our perceptions: Habits, theology, and Christian discipleship
- Josh Wester and Jordan Wootten with Why we need the tenderness of our Savior: An Interview with Dane Ortlund about “Gentle and Lowly”
- Jason Thacker with 3 ethical issues in technology to watch for in 2021
Culture
- Warnock wins Georgia runoff, CNN projects, as control of Senate comes down to Perdue-Ossoff race
- Pro-Trump protesters force US Capitol into lockdown as Congress meets to certify 2020 election results
- Protesters breach Senate chambers at U.S. Capitol
- Trump pledges "orderly transition" after Congress certifies Biden's win
- Exodus begins for White House staff after pro-Trump siege on Capitol
Connect with us on Twitter
- @ERLC
- @jbwester
- @LeatherwoodTN
- @LindsNicolet
Sponsors
- A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Your Children About Gender: by Jared Kennedy. This short book walks through six conversation topics designed to help you apply the truth and hope of the gospel to the complex issue of gender.
- Stand for Life: At the ERLC, we stand for life. Our work to save preborn babies and care for the vulnerable is vital to our work. Believing that abortion can end in our lifetime, will you join us as we STAND FOR LIFE?
All of the hosts from the ERLC podcasts are together for one big crossover episode to wrap up 2020 with highlights, favorite things, and the banter that turns co-workers into friends.
This MEGACAST joins the ERLC Podcast crew–Josh Wester, Lindsay Nicolet, and Brent Leatherwood–with the Capitol Conversations team–Jeff Pickering, Chelsea Patterson Sobolik, and Travis Wussow–and Jason Thacker of the WeeklyTech podcast. Thanks be to Gary Lancaster, our fearless producer and America’s most elite audio engineer!
This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of Searching for Christmas by JD Greear. Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com.
Resources from the Conversation ERLC Podcast with Josh Wester, Lindsay Nicolet, and Brent Leatherwood * Capitol Conversations with Jeff Pickering, Chelsea Patterson Sobolik, and Travis Wussow * WeeklyTech with Jason Thacker * This Week’s Promos + Check out The Good Book Company + Learn more and apply at ERLC.com/internships + Make an end of year donation at ERLC.com/donate * From the Highlights Conversation + What Hong Kong reveals about the future of China by Travis Wussow + The tension of technology: Hope and fear in the digital age by Jason Thacker + Hidden in Plain Sight: a call to bring hope and help to victims of abuse, winter edition of LIGHT Magazine + Watch The Pearl Brown Documentary + Looking for Truth in Post-Election America by Russell Moore * Favorite Books + Brent | A Time to Buildby Yuval Levin + Chelsea | Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund + A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War by Joseph Loconte + Lindsay | Spy Novels by Daniel Silva + Travis | The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker IIIby Peter Baker and Susan Glasser + Jason | The Technological Society by Jacques Ellul + Josh | Politics after Christendom by David VanDrunen * Favorite Podcasts + Brent | The Remnant + Chelsea | Office Ladies + Lindsay | Crime Junkie + Jeff | The Jamie Weinstein Show + Jason | In Machines We Trust + Josh | More Perfect * Favorite Newsletters* + Jeff | Axios Sports by Kendall Baker + Travis | Jonah Goldberg’s Friday G-File + Jason | The Economist Espresso
In this episode, Josh, Brent, and Lindsay discuss the first american to receive the coronavirus vaccine, Biden and Pence getting the vaccine live on TV, how mouthwash slows COVID-19’s spread, Brexit, J.D. speaking at the March for Life, snow days, and Dolly Parton saving someone’s life. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including the ERLC Staff with COVID-19 and the concern about aborted fetal cells in medicine, Jordan Wooten with "How lament can lead to hope in a time of plague: Grieving our losses amid the pandemic," and Jason Thacker with "What is Parler, and why does it matter?" Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Mary Wiley for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Mary
Mary Wiley is the author of Everyday Theology, an eight-week Bible study exploring essential doctrines and why they matter in our everyday lives. She holds an MA in Theological Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, works in publishing, and hosts the "Questions Kids Ask" podcast. She and her husband, John, have two children and live near Nashville. You can connect with her on Twitter: @marycwiley
ERLC Content
- ERLC Staff with Explainer: COVID-19 and the concern about abortive fetal cells in medicine
- Jordan Wooten with How lament can lead to hope in a time of plague: Grieving our losses amid the pandemic
- Jason Thacker with Explainer: What is Parler, and why does it matter?
Culture
- Critical care nurse in New York is among first in US to receive a coronavirus vaccine
- Covid has killed more than 300,000 nationwide
- Biden, Pence to get COVID vaccine soon
- Gargling Could Slow COVID-19 Spread, Mouthwash Makers Say
- Emmanuel Macron: French president tests positive for COVID
- Brexit Countdown: What To Know As The United Kingdom Breaks With The EU
- AP: The Electoral College decisively confirmed Joe Biden on Monday as the nation’s next president
- Inauguration committee urges people not to travel for Biden's inauguration
- Greear to be first SBC president to speak at March for Life
- Parts of the Northeast blanketed by over a foot of snow
- Fantastic snow day letter from Jefferson County Schools in West Virginia
- National Treasure Dolly Parton Literally Saved the Life of a 9-Year-Old Actress on the Set of Her Latest Christmas Movie
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Books We Enjoyed in 2020, Christianity Today’s 2021 Book Awards
- Josh: snowpocalypse video
- Brent: The Man Who Ran Washington
Connect with us on Twitter
- @ERLC
- @jbwester
- @LeatherwoodTN
- @LindsNicolet
Sponsors
- End of Year Giving: If you’ve benefited from the content shared on this podcast, would you please consider making a year-end donation? Any individual donations we receive, apart from the Cooperative Program, goes to placing ultrasound machines in pro-life pregnancy centers, advocating for religious liberty, and human dignity here at home and across the globe.
- Searching for Christmas by JD Greear. This book is perfect for giving to unbelieving friends and family this Christmas.
In this episode, Josh, Brent, and Lindsay discuss the first people to receive the Coronavirus vaccine, Middle America racking up a ton of new Coronavirus cases, Mardi Gras being cancelled, Biden’s ‘skeleton staff’, record unemployment claims, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, and a rare Christmas star. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jared Kennedy with "Two foundational truths to teach our kids about gender: Celebrating who God created us to be," Annie Kratzsch with "3 practical Advent practices to meet you in your suffering: Simple activities for your family from the “Unexpected Gift”," and C. Ben Mitchell with "What defines personhood? The distinct difference of humans." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by David French for a conversation about life and ministry.
About David
David French is an American attorney, political commentator, and author. A fellow at the National Review Institute and a staff writer for National Review from 2015 to 2019, French currently serves as senior editor of The Dispatch. David is the author of Divided We Fall: America's Secession Threat and How to Restore Our Nation. David and his wife Nancy live in middle Tennessee with their three children. You can connect with him on Twitter: @DavidAFrench
ERLC Content
- Jared Kennedy with Two foundational truths to teach our kids about gender: Celebrating who God created us to be
- A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Your Children About Gender
- Annie Kratzsch with 3 practical Advent practices to meet you in your suffering: Simple activities for your family from the “Unexpected Gift”
- C. Ben Mitchell with What defines personhood? The distinct difference of humans
Culture
- A UK woman aged 90 was the first in the world to receive the Pfizer vaccine today
- William Shakespeare: to be vaccinated nor not to be vaccinated
- Middle America is still racking up a ton of new coronavirus cases
- New Orleans Mayor Cancels Mardi Gras Parades In 2021
- Biden may start with 'skeleton staff'
- Explaining the Supreme Court lawsuit from Texas and Trump challenging Biden's win
- Weekly jobless claims surge to 853,000, highest since September
- Unemployment insurance claims
- IMB missionaries and staff give more than $800,000 to LMCO
- Jupiter and Saturn to align in rare 'Christmas Star'
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Why We Plan to Get Vaccinated: A Christian Moral Perspective
- Josh: One Year Pelaton Commercial anniversary: A year ago this week we all laughed at her. What did she know and when?
- Brent: AirPods Max
Connect with us on Twitter
- @ERLC
- @jbwester
- @LeatherwoodTN
- @LindsNicolet
Sponsors
- End of Year Giving: If you’ve benefited from the content shared on this podcast, would you please consider making a year-end donation? Any individual donations we receive, apart from the Cooperative Program, goes to placing ultrasound machines in pro-life pregnancy centers, advocating for religious liberty, and human dignity here at home and across the globe.
- Searching for Christmas by JD Greear. This book is perfect for giving to unbelieving friends and family this Christmas.
In this episode, Josh, Brent, and Lindsay discuss the highest day of COVID-19 deaths, UK and Russian approval of a coronavirus vaccine, COVID restrictions and court cases involving churches and private schools, President-elect Biden fracturing his foot, President Trump considering another presidential run in 2024, a 27-year-old embryo being born, Ellen Page now transgender, and Hawaii offering free round trips for remote workers. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including C. Ben Mitchell with "Who counts as a person? Today’s question in the abortion debate," Amy Ford with "What you can do to help moms choose life: Getting the church ready to care for those with unplanned pregnancies," and Joey Kline with "Five things your kids (and you) should know about Lottie Moon." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Dane Ortlund for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Dane
Dane C. Ortlund serves as senior pastor of Naperville Presbyterian Church in Naperville, Illinois. He is an editor for the Knowing the Bible series and the Short Studies in Biblical Theology series, and is the author of several books, including Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers. Dane lives with his wife, Stacey, and their five children in Naperville, Illinois. You can connect with him on Twitter: @daneortlund
ERLC Content
- C. Ben Mitchell with Who counts as a person? Today’s question in the abortion debate
- Amy Ford with What you can do to help moms choose life: Getting the church ready to care for those with unplanned pregnancies
- Joey Kline with Five things your kids (and you) should know about Lottie Moon
Culture
- Coronavirus hospitalizations top 100,000 for the first time
- Highest ever daily death total
- UK authorises Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
- Pfizer says latest data shows its coronavirus vaccine is safe and 95% effective
- Putin says Russia will begin large-scale COVID-19 vaccination next week
- U.K. first nation to clear Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for mass rollout
- Appeals court upholds Kentucky, Michigan COVID restrictions against Christian schools
- ERLC urges court to block N.Y. pandemic order
- Joe Biden's doctor says he suffered "hairline fractures" in foot after he slipped while playing with dog
- President Trump Seriously Considering 2024 Run As He Continues False 2020 Claims
- Trump legal crusade peppered with blunders
- Court ruling on Medicaid funds for Planned Parenthood praised
- East Tenn. baby breaks record after being born from 27-year-old embryo
- Ellen Page is transgender
- Hawaii offers free round trips for remote workers
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: What are you asking for for Christmas?
- Josh: College Basketball is back. Hillbilly Elegy
- Brent: Nine Non-obvious Ways to Have Deeper Conversations
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- @ERLC
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- @LeatherwoodTN
- @LindsNicolet
Sponsors
- End of Year Giving: If you’ve benefited from the content shared on this podcast, would you please consider making a year-end donation? Any individual donations we receive, apart from the Cooperative Program, goes to placing ultrasound machines in pro-life pregnancy centers, advocating for religious liberty, and human dignity here at home and across the globe.
- Searching for Christmas by JD Greear. This book is perfect for giving to unbelieving friends and family this Christmas.
In this episode, Josh, Brent, and Lindsay discuss the latest with COVID in the U.S., whether or not dogs can smell COVID, OANN channel, the Dow surpassing 30,000, Solomon Islands banning Facebook, Dr. Moore receiving a religious liberty award, the return of college basketball, and the most popular side dishes in the U.S. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Stephen Grcevich with "5 ways churches can support members’ mental health during the holidays," Jared Kennedy with "Why Advent is a time to build on family traditions: Recommended resources for preschoolers to adults," and Brooke Kramer with "6 ways we can pray for our country during the pandemic." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Amy Ford for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Amy
Amy Ford is the Co-Founder and President of Embrace Grace, a non-profit that inspires and equips the church to love on single and pregnant young women and their families. She is also the author of the upcoming book release, Help Her Be Brave: Discover Your Place in the Pro-Life Movement releasing January 2021 as well other books. Amy speaks nationally to a varied audience including women’s ministry events, pro-life and adoption conferences, church leadership equipping and pregnancy center benefits. Amy has been married for over 22 years to her high school sweetheart, Ryan, and has four children. You can connect with her on Twitter: @amymford
ERLC Content
- Stephen Grcevich with 5 ways churches can support members’ mental health during the holidays
- Jared Kennedy with Why Advent is a time to build on family traditions: Recommended resources for preschoolers to adults
- The Characters of Christmas
- Brooke Kramer with 6 ways we can pray for our country during the pandemic
Culture
- Covid in the U.S.: Latest Map and Case Count
- Can dogs smell COVID? Here’s what the science says
- The flu vs. Covid
- YouTube suspends OANN channel for fake Covid news
- Biden transition names first Cabinet nominees
- The Dow just surpassed 30,000 for the first time ever
- Solomon Islands set to ban Facebook
- Secret meeting between Netanyahu and Saudi crown prince?
- SBC DIGEST: Search for SBTC executive director; Moore receives religious liberty award
- RFI Announces Russell Moore as Its 2020 Defender of Religious Freedom Award Recipient
- College basketball is back
- Alabama's Nick Saban tests positive for Covid-19 and is displaying symptoms
- The United States of side dishes
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: CSB Day-by-Day Chronological Bible
- Josh: Sameness and Distinction: Rethinking Assumptions about God’s Design of Men and Women by Jenn Kintner & Josh Wester
- Brent: The disturbing appeal of Qanon
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- @ERLC
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- @LeatherwoodTN
- @LindsNicolet
Sponsors
- End of Year Giving: If you’ve benefited from the content shared on this podcast, would you please consider making a year-end donation? Any individual donations we receive, apart from the Cooperative Program, goes to placing ultrasound machines in pro-life pregnancy centers, advocating for religious liberty, and human dignity here at home and across the globe.
- The Christmas We Didn't Expect by David Matthis. 25 daily reflections for Advent will help you to adore Jesus—the one who came to save us and make our futures certain.
In this episode, Josh, Brent, and Lindsay discuss Coronavirus being as bad as it has ever been, the CDC warning people not to travel for Thanksgiving, the FDA approving at home rapid tests, Biden filling the west wing, and Michael J. Fox. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jared Kennedy with "Why every Christian should care about family ethics: Understanding what the Bible teaches and recognizing we’re all part of a family," Jamie Aten and Kent Annan with "What you need for Spiritual First Aid during COVID: Biblical and research-based guidance to help churches respond to needs in a disaster-filled world," and the ERLC staff with an Explainer on "What you should know about the COVID-19 RNA vaccines." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Dr. Russell Moore for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Dr. Moore
Russell Moore is President of the ERLC. In this role, he leads the organization to connect the agenda of the kingdom of Christ to the cultures of local congregations for the sake of the gospel. He holds a Ph.D. in systematic theology from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is the author of several books, including The Storm-Tossed Family: How the Cross Reshapes the Home, and The Courage to Stand Facing Your Fear without Losing Your Soul. He and his wife Maria are the parents of five boys. You can connect with him on Twitter: @drmoore
ERLC Content
- Jared Kennedy with Why every Christian should care about family ethics: Understanding what the Bible teaches and recognizing we’re all part of a family
- Jamie Aten & Kent Annan with What you need for Spiritual First Aid during COVID: Biblical and research-based guidance to help churches respond to needs in a disaster-filled world
- ERLC Staff with Explainer: What you should know about the COVID-19 RNA vaccines
Culture
- It's as bad as ever
- CDC Warning for Thanksgiving
- FDA approves first rapid at-home test
- Biden fills his West Wing
- Race To 2020
- RUMOR VS. REALITY
- Americans' finances are in best shape in decades
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes First COVID-19 Test for Self-Testing at Home
- The Lucira COVID-19 All-In-One Test Kit
- Michael J. Fox is retiring from acting due to declining health
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Prime lovin’ on Instagram
- Josh: Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality By: Nancy R. Pearcey
- Brent: George Clooney Explains Why He Gave 14 Close Friends $1 Million Each
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- @ERLC
- @jbwester
- @LeatherwoodTN
- @LindsNicolet
Sponsors
- End of Year Giving: If you’ve benefited from the content shared on this podcast, would you please consider making a year-end donation? Any individual donations we receive, apart from the Cooperative Program, goes to placing ultrasound machines in pro-life pregnancy centers, advocating for religious liberty, and human dignity here at home and across the globe.
- The Christmas We Didn't Expect by David Matthis. 25 daily reflections for Advent will help you to adore Jesus—the one who came to save us and make our futures certain.
In this episode, Josh and Lindsay discuss election updates including house and senate elections, a recount in Georgia, and a French bulldog elected mayor. They also talk about Pfizer’s vaccine update, growing COVID-19 cases in every state, a new COVID-19 milestone in Texas, and cancelled college football games, Baptist state executive meeting updates, and Disney plus’s one year anniversary. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Patrick Schreiner for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Patrick:
Patrick Schreiner is associate professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He previously taught at Western Seminary in Portland Oregon (2014–20) and received his Ph.D. from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (2014). Dr. Schreiner loves watching students see the depths and beauty of the Scriptures. This translates into a greater love for God and others as he trains ministers of the gospel who will go out to the nations with the healing message of Jesus. He is married to Hannah, and they have four children. They love good local food, the outdoors, sports, and he enjoys serving local churches through teaching and preaching. You can connect with him on Twitter: @pj_schreiner
ERLC Content:
- Chelsea Patterson Sobolik with A roundup of child welfare policies the ERLC is working on
- ERLC Staff with Priorities for the Sexual Abuse Advisory Group: The ERLC and SAAG continue to fight against sexual abuse
- Jared Cornutt with 3 ways my congregation has encouraged me during the pandemic
Culture:
- Biden seeks to move quickly and build out his administration
- Georgia to conduct full by-hand count of presidential race ballots, secretary of state says
- U.S. House Election Results
- Georgia Senate Race between David Perdue and Jon Ossoff heads to a runoff
- French bulldog named Wilbur elected mayor of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky
- Pfizer’s early data shows vaccine is more than 90% effective
- Coronavirus live updates: Every state is reporting an increasing number of new cases
- Texas becomes first U.S. state to exceed 1 million coronavirus cases
- Alabama vs. LSU game postponed as Tigers battle through COVID-19 outbreak within program
- Texas A&M vs. Tennessee postponed, rescheduled for Dec. 12
- STATE MEETINGS: Kentucky mission continues; North Carolina celebrates Hollifield
- Richards announces plans to step down in 2021
- Companies try 30-hour work weeks, surprise days off to fight burnout
- Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away
- Happy #Plusiversary
Lunchroom:
- Lindsay: Howard be thy name
- Josh: @JonRahmpga is apparently locked in. #TheMasters
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- @ERLC
- @jbwester
- @LeatherwoodTN
- @LindsNicolet
Sponsors:
- Courage and Civility Church Kit - Pastors and church leaders download your free copy today to help guide your congregations through this polarized moment.
- The Christmas We Didn't Expect by David Matthis. 25 daily reflections for Advent will help you to adore Jesus—the one who came to save us and make our futures certain.
In this episode, Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jordan Wootten with "3 ways Christians can mend the political rural-suburban divide," Josh Wester with "Why would Christians support religious freedom? Learning from early Christian leaders," and Marissa Postell with "What should we do with the fear we feel in 2020? Trusting God in the midst of pandemics and politics." Also in this episode Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss all the details surrounding the 2020 election and the results still coming in.
ERLC Content
- Jordan Wootten with 3 ways Christians can mend the political rural-suburban divide
- Josh Wester with Why would Christians support religious freedom? Learning from early Christian leaders
- Marissa Postell with What should we do with the fear we feel in 2020? Trusting God in the midst of pandemics and politics
Culture
- Sean Connery, Oscar Winner and James Bond Star, Dies at 90
- Task force sees 'unrelenting' COVID-19 spread; daily U.S. cases up by record 91,000
- Starbucks’ red cups, holiday drinks return Friday
- Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Will Colorado reintroduce Gray wolves? Race is too close to call
- Biden's potential Cabinet picks may be limited 'to those who Mitch McConnell can live with'
- Scoop: Biden may keep Warren, Sanders out of Cabinet
- The election night mirage
- Undervote
- Britain's Boris Johnson: 'No Alternative' To Strict New Coronavirus Lockdown
- U.S. House Election Results
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- @jbwester
- @LeatherwoodTN
- @LindsNicolet
Sponsors
- Courage and Civility Church Kit - Pastors and church leaders download your free copy today to help guide your congregations through this polarized moment.
- The Christmas We Didn't Expect- by David Matthis. 25 daily reflections for Advent will help you to adore Jesus—the one who came to save us and make our futures certain.
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation and swearing in, Anonymous, the countdown to the 2020 Election, a fatal police shooting in Philadelphia, new COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe, hurricane Zeta, Putin ordering to reduce abortions, Dodgers winning the World Series, and the year without a Santa at Macy’s. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jason Thacker with "What is our role in social media renewal? Online discourse and loving our neighbors," Kendal Conner with "How to talk to your teen about race," and Dennis Greeson with "How do we rightly relate church and state? Augustine on the times in between." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Tre Hargett for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Tre
Tre Hargett is the Tennessee Secretary of State. You can connect with him on Twitter: @sectrehargett
ERLC Content
- Jason Thacker with What is our role in social media renewal? Online discourse and loving our neighbors
- Kendal Conner with How to talk to your teen about race
- Dennis Greeson with How do we rightly relate church and state? Augustine on the times in between
Culture
- Amy Coney Barrett joins the Supreme Court in unprecedented times
- A request to recuse herself
- Former DHS official Miles Taylor reveals himself as Anonymous, who wrote critically of Trump
- Election Day is next week!
- Fatal Police Shooting In Philadelphia Sparks A 2nd Night Of Protests
- More than 40 states are reporting an increase in COVID-19 cases and many in the Midwest are seeing record hospitalizations
- Despite surging US cases, the White House included ending the pandemic on a list of the Trump administration's science and tech accomplishments
- Hurricane Zeta Update Statement
- France, Germany announce new lockdowns
- Putin order government to do more to reduce abortions and support pregnant women
- Dodgers Seal the Deal as Champions in Shocking, Bizarre World Series Finale
- Macy’s Will Not Have A Santa At New York Store For First Time In 160 Years
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: New season of Mandalorian (Oct. 30)
- Josh:
- https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2020-election-forecast/
- Why Many Americans Will Be Shocked on Election Day
- Brent: 270towin.com
Connect with us on Twitter
- @ERLC
- @jbwester
- @LeatherwoodTN
- @LindsNicolet
Sponsors
- Courage and Civility Church Kit - Pastors and church leaders download your free copy today to help guide your congregations through this polarized moment.
- The Christmas We Didn't Expect by David Matthis. 25 daily reflections for Advent will help you to adore Jesus—the one who came to save us and make our futures certain.
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the final presidential debate, record early voting counts, Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation, election interference, Pope Francis’s thoughts on marriage, new COVID-19 symptoms, NAMB’s Hispanic church planting emphasis, black holes, and the 2020 World Series. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Benjamin Quinn with "How does my faith in Jesus connect with my work life? Every kind of work is a sacred calling," Isaac Whitney with "Why I am thankful for my pastor’s leadership during COVID-19," and Daryl Crouch with "How do we live for the kingdom in the contentious moment?" Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Jennifer Marshall Patterson for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Jennifer
Jennifer Marshall Patterson, director of the Institute for Theology and Public Life at Reformed Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C., and Senior Visiting Fellow with The Heritage Foundation.
ERLC Content
- Benjamin Quinn with How does my faith in Jesus connect with my work life? Every kind of work is a sacred calling
- Isaac Whitney with Why I am thankful for my pastor’s leadership during COVID
- Daryl Crouch with How do we live for the kingdom in this contentious moment?
Culture
- Final Presidential Debate: What Time to Watch and Key Issues
- Early-voting numbers: U.S. on pace for record early turnout
- Judiciary Committee advances Barrett to full Senate
- The FBI says Iran and Russia have taken 'specific actions' to influence US elections
- The Good and Bad News About Marriage in the Time of COVID
- Baptists respond to pope’s endorsement of same-sex civil unions
- Researchers looking into 'Brain Fog' being lingering symptom of COVID-19
- It’s Time to Talk About Covid-19 and Surfaces Again
- New York reports most coronavirus cases since May
- NAMB to emphasize Hispanic church planting in 2021
- A Black Hole’s Lunch: Stellar Spaghetti
- The 2020 World Series
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Watson family podcast
- Josh: The Ballot Booth Is Not Your Baptism
- Brent: Orionids, Asteroids, and Space with Daughters
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- @LeatherwoodTN
- @LindsNicolet
Sponsors
- Caring Well Hiring Guide - Download your free copy now and strengthen your efforts to make your church safe for survivors and safe from abuse.
- Courage and Civility Church Kit - Pastors and church leaders download your free copy today to help guide your congregations through this polarized moment.
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss updates on the Capitol Hill Baptist Church court case, SCOTUS hearings, world COVID-19 updates, Barron Trump and Nick Saban test positive for coronavirus, Kamala Harris pausing her campaign travel, a huge fundraising update from Biden’s campaign, the cancelation of the second presidential debate, and the Los Angeles Lakers winning their 17th title. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including The Pearl Brown Story, Lindsay Nicolet with "How churches and civic leaders can work together during the pandemic," and Russell Moore with "Why life should be viewed as a miracle." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Benjamin Watson for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Benjamin
Benjamin Watson is a former American football tight end. He was drafted by the New England Patriots 32nd overall in the 2004 NFL Draft and later he would win Super Bowl XXXIX with the team over the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at Georgia. Watson has also played for the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, and New Orleans Saints. Benjamin is the author of Under Our Skin: Getting Real about Race-and Getting Free from the Fears and Frustrations that Divide Us and The New Dad’s Playbook. Benjamin has been a long time friend of the ERLC and has spoken at our Evangelicals Life Conference. He is known for being a very vocal opponent of abortion and just released a documentary Divided Hearts of America which aim to bring empathy and understanding to all sides of the abortion debate. Benjamin has been married to his wife Kirsten for fifteen years and together they have seven children. You can connect with him on Twitter: @BenjaminSWatson
ERLC Content
- The ERLC with The Pearl Brown Story
- Lindsay Nicolet with How churches and civic leaders can work together during the pandemic: An interview with Rolland Slade, a pastor in California
- Russell Moore with Why life should be viewed as a miracle: The little book by Wendell Berry that reshaped my vision of Christian ethics
Culture
- Capitol Hill Baptist gains religious liberty win in court
- SCOTUS hearings: Barrett answers questions on healthcare, voting rights and presidential powers
- Sen Ben Sasse tells Dems to follow basic civics during Judge Barrett's confirmation hearing.
- Italy and U.K report record coronavirus surges
- Paris Under Curfew: Europe Reacts As Countries See Highest-Ever Coronavirus Numbers
- Hunker down': The fall Covid-19 surge is here
- Kids struggle with Covid-19 and its months of aftermath
- Melania Trump reveals son Barron had COVID-19, opens up about diagnosis
- Kamala Harris pausing campaign travel
- Alabama football coach Nick Saban tests positive for Covid-19
- Major coronavirus vaccine trial is paused to investigate unexplained illness
- Americans' Readiness to Get COVID-19 Vaccine Falls to 50%
- Biden says campaign raised $383 million in September
- The Latest: 2nd presidential debate is officially canceled
- NOBTS and NAMB partner for church planting center in New Orleans
- Los Angeles Lakers win 17th NBA title
Lunchroom
- Lindsay:
- New Christmas song by Francesca Battiselli, “Behold Him.”
- “My real Indian dad” interrupts on social media.
- Josh: A Real Lighsaber
- Brent: Is this real life? Or a simulation?
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- @LeatherwoodTN
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Sponsors
- Caring Well Hiring Guide - Download your free copy now and strengthen your efforts to make your church safe for survivors and safe from abuse.
- Courage and Civility Church Kit - Pastors and church leaders download your free copy today to help guide your congregations through this polarized moment.
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the president and first lady contracting COVID-19, other white house staff contracting COVID-19, airborne transmission of COVID-19, the first vice presidential debate, tropical storm Delta, the Lottie Moon Christmas offering, and the return of Tasmanian Devils. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece by Russell Moore with What is the basis for Christian ethics?, Josh Wester with A closer look at the judicial philosophy of Amy Coney Barrett, Amanda Hays with 4 conversations I’m having with my child about “Mulan”, and Jeff Pickering and Travis Wussow with Rolland Slade on how pastors can build partnerships with public officials. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Dana McCain for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Dana
Dana Hall McCain is a lifelong Alabamian and a graduate of Auburn University. She is a Resident Fellow with the Alabama Policy Institute where she writes editorial content for a host of media outlets dealing with faith, politics and cultural issues of the day. Her work regularly appears on multiple platforms including AL.com, Yellowhammer News, The Birmingham News, The Huntsville Times and Mobile Press-Register. Dana and her husband Greg “Scooter” McCain are members of First Baptist Church of Dothan, Alabama. She has served the church in the past as Women’s Ministry director and a Bible study leader. The McCains are parents to two teenagers. You can connect with him on Twitter: @dhmccain
ERLC Content
- Russell Moore with What is the basis for Christian ethics?
- Josh Wester with A closer look at the judicial philosophy of Amy Coney Barrett
- Amanda Hays with 4 conversations I’m having with my child about “Mulan”
- Jeff Pickering and Travis Wussow on the Capitol Conversations podcast with Rolland Slade on how pastors can build partnerships with public officials
Culture
- POTUS and FLOTUS tested positive for COVID-19.
- Trump returns to White House, although doctors say he ‘may not entirely be out of the woods’
- 34 members of WH staff have Covid-19
- Senior Pentagon leadership quarantining after exposure to coronavirus
- CDC Acknowledges Coronavirus Can Spread Via Airborne Transmission
- 2020 vice presidential debate
- Trump says he won't do next presidential debate after it goes virtual, Biden still wants town hall
- Tropical Storm Delta breaks record as it moves toward Gulf Coast, could become hurricane
- Lottie Moon Christmas Offering total exceeds goal at $159.5M
- After 3,000 years, Tasmanian devils are returning to Australian mainland
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Coronavirus Church Closures Are Not Persecution
- Josh: How Things Have Changed: Reflections of a Millennial Pastor in a Gen Z World
- Brent: Reminder to spend intentional time resting.
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- Caring Well Hiring Guide - Download your free copy now and strengthen your efforts to make your church safe for survivors and safe from abuse.
- Courage and Civility Church Kit - Pastors and church leaders download your free copy today to help guide your congregations through this polarized moment.
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss Trump’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett for the Supreme Court, the first presidential debate, and update on COVID-19 numbers, United Airlines doing COVID-19 testing, NFL postponing games, and GuideStone’s search for a new president. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece by Brittany Salmon with Three ways of thinking for a healthy relationship with technology: “The Social Dilemma” and our social media habits, the Policy Staff with an Explainer: Executive Order to protect born-alive babies, and Jason Thacker with What is digital authoritarianism? The use of technology to suppress human rights. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Bryant Wright for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Bryant
Bryant Wright is the Founder and Chairman of Right From The Heart Ministries, a media ministry, which he began in 1992. Bryant also serves in the role as President of SEND Relief. He retired as the founding Senior Pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, Georgia on December 15, 2019, where he had pastored for 38 years. The church grew to over 7,300-members under his leadership as senior pastor. He is a straightforward communicator who uniquely connects God’s unchanging truth with a diverse culture through compelling and creative teaching. Bryant is the author of six books and co-host on the new Right From The Heart Leadership Podcast. You can connect with him on Twitter: @bryantwright
ERLC Content
- Brittany Salmon with Three ways of thinking for a healthy relationship with technology: "The Social Dilemma" and our social media habits
- Policy Staff with Explainer: Executive Order to protect born-alive babies
- Jason Thacker with What is digital authoritarianism? The use of technology to suppress human rights
Culture
- Trump officially nominates Amy Coney Barrett for the Supreme Court
- Barrett meets with key figures on the Hill
- Southern Baptist leaders welcome Barrett nomination
- Key takeaways from the first presidential debate between Trump and Biden
- Commission make may changes to debate rules
- Coronavirus cases rise in 25 states
- United will become the first US airline to offer COVID-19 testing
- 8 Tennessee Titans Players And Staff Test Positive For Coronavirus
- NFL postpones first game amid pandemic
- TRUSTEES: GuideStone votes to establish presidential search committee
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Celebrity couple miscarriage (Chrissy Teigen and John Legend)
- Josh: Star Wars
- Brent: John Dickerson “The Hardest Job in the World” featured on the Remnant podcast with Jonah Goldberg
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- Caring Well Hiring Guide - Download your free copy now and strengthen your efforts to make your church safe for survivors and safe from abuse.
- Courage and Civility Church Kit - Pastors and church leaders download your free copy today to help guide your congregations through this polarized moment.
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, 200,000 coronavirus deaths, Breonna Taylor, the ‘Born Alive’ executive order, and an American Sign Language Bible. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece by the ERLC Policy Staff with an "Explainer: What you need to know about the Adoptee Citizenship Act," Elizabeth Selle with "How to walk with teens who struggle with depression and anxiety," and Jeff Pickering with "Explainer: Religious liberty and Capitol Hill Baptist Church’s lawsuit in Washington, D.C." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Paul Miller for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Paul
Dr. Paul D. Miller is a Professor of the Practice of International Affairs at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. He serves as co-chair of the Global Politics and Security concentration in the Master of Science in Foreign Service program. He is also a research fellow with the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, a visiting professor with the American Enterprise Institute’s Initiative on Faith and Public Life, and a non-resident Senior Fellow with the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security. You can connect with him on Twitter: @PaulDMiller2
ERLC Content
- Policy Staff with Explainer: What you need to know about the Adoptee Citizenship Act
- Elizabeth Selle with How to walk with teens who struggle with depression and anxiety: Practical steps to point them to hope
- Jeff Pickering with Explainer: Religious liberty and Capitol Hill Baptist Church’s lawsuit in Washington, D.C.
Culture
- Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dead at 87
- Capitol Hill Baptist Church sues D.C. on COVID order
- Evangelical church files lawsuit over D.C.’s covid-19 restrictions on religious gatherings
- The Supreme Court Needs to Be Less Central to American Public Life
- U.S. reaches 200,000 coronavirus deaths
- The Color of Coronavirus
- We're numb to the coronavirus
- Absolutely heartbreaking' ruling in Breonna Taylor shooting sparks new wave of national protests for justice, racial equality
- California moves to phase out new gasoline-powered cars
- Trump announces 'Born Alive' executive order for abortion survivors
- American Sign Language Bible now complete after 39 years
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Needtobreathe; Carrie Underwood Christmas album; Dolly Parton Christmas
- Josh: Mice in Gary’s wife’s car -- Josh to the rescue!
- Brent: CNBC piece on products to buy before fall and winter; SEC football is back
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the Abraham Accords Peace Agreement, life on Venus, Charles Stanley, hurricane Sally, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and Big Ten college football. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece by Travis Wussow with a "Q&A with the Prevention and Response Administrator at the IMB," Jared Kennedy with "How we can confidently call kids to respond to the gospel," and Daniel Rentie with "Why we should view our communities as mission fields: The opportunity to serve close to home." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Scott Foshie for a conversation about life and ministry.
ERLC Content
- Travis Wussow with Abuse prevention and care in the IMB: A Q&A with the Prevention and Response Administrator at the IMB
- Jared Kennedy with How we can confidently call kids to respond to the gospel
- Daniel Rentie with Why we should view our communities as mission fields: The opportunity to serve close to home
Culture
- Israel signs normalization deals with UAE and Bahrain at White House ceremony
- ‘Peace. Shalom. Salaam’
- Scientists find possible sign of life on Venus
- Churches report encouraging trends in giving amid pandemic
- Charles Stanley transitions to pastor emeritus at First Baptist Atlanta, Anthony George named senior pastor
- Salvation Army starts red kettle program early amid ‘tsunami of human need’
- Coronavirus cases increase in 17 states
- A vaccine won't be available for everyone before the end of 2024, says CEO of world's biggest producer
- Sally is leaving widespread flooding in parts of Alabama and Florida, and rescues are underway
- Louisville announces $12M settlement, police reforms in wake of Breonna Taylor shooting
- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2020 Will Not Be Live Event
- Big Ten Reverses Decision, Will Start Football Season In October
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Crime Junkie podcast; Brittbox tv shows
- Josh: Roger Williams and the Creation of the American Soul: Church, State, and the Birth of Liberty
- Brent: Away on netflix
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss west coast wildfires, Disney’s Mulan, the ongoing opioid crisis, the Tokyo Olympics, the return of the NFL, and SheSheds. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece by Catherine Parks with "Are we teaching our children civility with our lives? Putting ourselves in another’s shoes," Dan Darling with "5 things I learned about work from working remote," and Jeff Pickering with "Why I’ve looked forward to church outside during COVID-19." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Meagan Smith to talk about the last six months since the start of quarantine.
ERLC Content
- Catherine Parks with Are we teaching our children civility with our lives? Putting ourselves in another’s shoes
- Dan Darling with 5 things I learned about work from working remote
- Jeff Pickering with Why I’ve looked forward to church outside during COVID-19
Culture
- California's Bay Area wakes up to disorienting orange skies
- At least seven dead as swath of wildfires rage across California, Oregon, Washington, other Western states
- Disney’s live-action Mulan released worldwide after months-long delays
- Disney’s ‘Mulan’ faces criticism for filming in China’s Xinjiang region
- The Opioid Crisis, Already Serious, Has Intensified During Coronavirus Pandemic
- New York City to Resume Indoor Dining at Restaurants
- West Virginia University becomes the latest school to backtrack on in-person classes after a spike in COVID-19 cases
- Tokyo Olympics will go ahead ‘with or without COVID-19' says IOC vice president
- Special report: The NFL is back and weirder than ever
- Americans are buying, building, converting backyard sheds into home offices
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss religious liberty in Nevada, Caring Well Challenge, The Rock, U.S. Debt, the Benadryl challenge, and Chadwick Boseman. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece by Ryan Tucker and Travis Wussow with "What’s next for religious freedom in Nevada," Josh Wester with "What does cognitive dissonance have to do with abortion and social justice?," and Faye Scott with "Protocols to help protect against sexual abuse while meeting virtually." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by DJ Jenkins for a conversation about life and ministry.
About DJ
DJ Jenkins grew up east of Los Angeles in Redlands, California. During his college years at Cal Poly Pomona, DJ met a great group of students & staff of the local Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ) chapter. It was through this organization DJ placed his faith in Jesus and started following Him. After graduating with a B.S. in biology, DJ spent nine years working with Cru, including one year overseas in São Paulo, Brazil. He met his wife Alisha through Cru and, before moving to Studio City, they worked together at the University of Arizona for five years. In 2012, DJ and Alisha and their team moved to Studio City, an influential neighborhood of Los Angeles, to start Anthology Church. DJ and Alisha have two children. DJ is currently in the final semester of receiving his Masters of Divinity from Gateway Seminary. You can connect with him on Twitter: @DJJenkins
ERLC Content
- Ryan Tucker and Travis Wussow with What’s next for religious freedom in Nevada?
- Josh Wester with What does cognitive dissonance have to do with abortion and social justice?
- Faye Scott with Protocols to help protect against sexual abuse while meeting virtually: Don’t let your guard down during COVID-19
Culture
- The Rock tests positive for COVID-19
- U.S. Debt to reach 100% of GDP
- What the CDC Means by describing COVID-19 as the 'only cause' of 6% of patient deaths
- Alabama gives the OK to return to the buffet
- United, Delta, American say they are dropping change fees for domestic flights
- Commission on Presidential Debates announces moderators
- Biden, Democrats Shatter Fundraising Record with $364.5 million in August
- Benadryl challenge is a dangerous and deadly fad on social media: medical experts
- Chadwick Boseman, who embodied Black icons, dies of cancer
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: James Bond: NO TIME TO DIE
- Josh: Boneless Chicken Wings
- Brent: NY Times: We’re all socially awkward now
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss Hurricane Laura, Jacob Blake, the Republican National Convention, Liberty University, and COVID-19. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece by Jason Thacker with "How pornography is preying on the vulnerable in the midst of COVID-19," Alex Ward with "Explainer: Report of the Human Fetal Tissue Research Ethics Advisory Board," and Josh Wester with "4 Lessons from Carl F.H. Henry’s The Uneasy Conscience of Modern Fundamentalism." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Meredith Leatherwood for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Meredith
Meredith Leatherwood is the Founder of Leatherwood Promotions, a business that promotes Christian records and singles in the music industry. She has been working in the music industry for nearly two decades as a record promoter. She holds a Masters in Theology from Liberty University. She and Brent have been married for eight years and they’re busy raising three children in Nashville, Tennessee.
ERLC Content
- Jason Thacker with How pornography is preying on the vulnerable in the midst of COVID-19
- Alex Ward with Explainer: Report of the Human Fetal Tissue Research Ethics Advisory Board
- Josh Wester with 4 lessons from Carl F. H. Henry’s “The Uneasy Conscience of Modern Fundamentalism”
Culture
- A massive hurricane, named Laura, made landfall early Thursday morning off the coasts of Louisiana and Texas
- 2 killed during Jacob Blake protests in Kenosha
- Justic Dept. to open investigation on Kenosha shooting
- 17-year-old charged with homicide after shooting during Kenosha protests, authorities say
- Republican National Convention took place
- Falwell resigns as president of Liberty
- Coronavirus cases fell by 15% this week
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: BNA Carpet
- Josh: The West Wing' cast will reunite to benefit When We All Vote
- Brent: Starbucks brings back pumpkin spice latte earlier than ever
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss Hong Kong, Uyghur Muslims, IVG, colleges opening and closing their doors, the Democratic Convention, conspiracy theories, California fires, and a Blockbuster Airbnb. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece by Travis Wussow with "What Hong Kong reveals about the future of China," Michael and Chelsea Sobolik with "How the Chinese Communist Party is persecuting Uyghur Muslims," and Alex Ward with and "Explainer: IVG is the newest technological threat to the family structure." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Michael Sobolik for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Michael
Michael Sobolik is a fellow in Indo-Pacific Studies at the American Foreign Policy Council (AFPC). He also serves as editor of AFPC’s Indo-Pacific Monitor e-bulletin, AFPC’s review of developments in the region. Prior to joining AFPC, Michael served as a legislative assistant to Sen. Ted Cruz from 2014 to 2019 and managed his Indo-Pacific policy portfolio. Michael is a graduate of Texas A&M University, where he studied political philosophy as an undergraduate. He also earned his Master of International Affairs degree in American grand strategy and US-China relations at the Bush School of Government and Public Service. He lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife, Chelsea. You can connect with him on Twitter: @michaelsobolik
ERLC Content
- Travis Wussow with What Hong Kong reveals about the future of China
- Michael and Chelsea Sobolik with How the Chinese Communist Party is persecuting Uyghur Muslims
- Alex Ward with Explainer: IVG is the newest technological threat to the family structure
Culture
- UNC-Chapel Hill fall semester going online amid COVID-19 outbreaks, one week into classes
- Notre Dame, Michigan State Act to Slow Coronavirus Spread
- 1 in 5 college students don't plan to go back this fall
- Democratic National Convention
- Trump refuses to condemn QAnon
- Qanon the alternative religion
- The origins of QAnon trace to three people who seek financial gain
- Gov. Newsom declares statewide emergency as fires scorch California
- Unemployment claims tick back up to over 1 million
- Body found likely to be SBC pastor’s wife
- The world's last Blockbuster will soon be up for rent on Airbnb
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9Z9JtNcCWY “The Last Dance”
- Josh: Ghost Apples; Curbside Larry: Barbara Bush Library
- Brent: https://twitter.com/TheeMaryWilson/status/1295835000693239812?s=20
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss 2020 election updates, a shooting outside of the White House, a derecho in the midwest, coronavirus in kids, the housing market, and college football plans for the fall. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece by the ERLC Staff with an explainer on How to make sure your kids are safe on the internet, Jason Thacker with an explainer on Elections in Belarus, an internet blackout, and human rights, and Michael Natelli with How churches can serve those facing eviction during the pandemic. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Matt Emerson for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Matt
Matt Emerson is a professor at Oklahoma Baptist University and a dean at Hobbs College. Matt earned a bachelor’s degree from Auburn University and an M.Div. and Ph.D. in from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Before joining the OBU faculty in 2015 he previously taught at California Baptist University. Matt has authored or co-authored over 20 publications. His research interests include the Old Testament’s use in the New Testament, early Christian interpretation, and theological method. He serves as co-Executive Director of the Center for Baptist Renewal, co-editor of the Journal of Baptist Studies, steering committee member of the Scripture and Hermeneutics Seminar, and Senior Fellow for the Center of Ancient Christian Studies. He is also a member of a number of scholarly societies, and blogs at Biblical Reasoning. Matt and his wife, Alicia married in 2006 and have five daughters. You can connect with him on Twitter: @M_Y_Emerson
ERLC Content
- ERLC Staff with an Explainer: How to make sure your kids are safe on the internet
- Jason Thacker with Explainer: Elections in Belarus, an internet blackout, and human rights
- Michael Natelli with How churches can serve those facing eviction during the pandemic
Culture
- The Biden-Harris ticket rollout
- Biden campaign raises $26 million in first 24 hours
- Trump whisked out of press briefing after shooting outside White House
- Midwest Derecho strikes in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana
- There has been a 90% increase in Covid-19 cases in US children in the last four weeks, report says
- The pandemic real estate market
- Nearly 150 Christians killed in sustained violence in Nigeria
- The Mid-American Conference has canceled its football season this fall because of the COVID-19 pandemic
- The Big Ten and Pac-12 won't play football this fall, but the Big 12 reportedly intends to
- Pandemic plunges U.K. into "largest recession on record"
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: America’s Got Talent
- Josh: Leviticus | Blue Bell Cookie Two Step
- Brent: This teacher turned her pickup truck into a portable classroom
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss a massive explosion in Beirut, North Carolina pausing reopening, Kenya canceling school, Hurricane Isaias, mail delays, Kanye West, and UConn canceling football. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece by Jason Thacker with "What a new AI system reveals about our hopes for technology," Josh Wester with "How can we find truth in a world of confusion? Resting in our reliable Savior," and Ashley Newell with "What your family can do to stand for orphans: Using our gifts for the good of others." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Dean Inserra for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Dean
Dean Inserra is the founding and lead pastor of City Church in Tallahassee, Florida. Dean was called to start a church in his hometown of Tallahassee when he was the Student Body President at Leon High School. He is passionate about reaching the city of Tallahassee with the Gospel, to see a worldwide impact made for Jesus. Dean graduated from Liberty University and attended Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He holds a M.A. in Theological Studies from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and is pursuing a D.Min from Southern Seminary. Dean is married to Krissie, and they have two sons, Tommy and Ty, and a daughter, Sally Ashlyn. Dean likes baseball, wrestling, and the Miami Hurricanes. He believes Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback, and that everyone who disagrees holds the right to be wrong. You can connect with him on Twitter: @deaninserra
ERLC Content
- Jason Thacker with What a new AI system reveals about our hopes for technology: Open AI’s GPT-3 and remembering to recognize our Creator
- Josh Wester with How can we find truth in a world of confusion? Resting in our reliable Savior
- Ashley Newell with What your family can do to stand for orphans: Using our gifts for the good of others
Culture
- At least 135 killed, thousands injured after massive explosion rocks Beirut
- Thousands march in Berlin to protest COVID-19 restrictions
- North Carolina Will Pause Further Reopening Until September To Start The School Year
- 260 employees in Georgia's largest school district have either tested positive for COVID-19 or been exposed
- Kenya’s Unusual Solution to the School Problem: Cancel the Year and Start Over
- Isaias Live Updates: Tornadoes Are a Threat as Storm Charges North
- Mail delays are frustrating Philly residents, and a short-staffed Postal Service is struggling to keep up
- Republican operatives are helping Kanye West get on general election ballots
- UConn becomes first FBS team to cancel its football season
- NAMB church planting director Mark Clifton posted this on social media right before we started recording
- The Rockettes' Christmas Spectacular in New York City has been canceled
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Watch Olympian Katie Ledecky swim with full glass of milk on her head
- Josh: Ocean’s on netflix
- Brent: Japan theme park now offers 'scream' face masks amid COVID-19 screaming restrictions
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the U.S. economy, the presidential election, Herman Cain, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, new Covid outbreaks, Regis Philbin, and mystery seeds. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including pieces by Cary Corley, Ericka Anderson, and Josh Wester. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Isaac, Gracie, Carson, and Lilly—our 2020 summer interns with the ERLC team in Nashville
About our 2020 Interns
- Isaac is from Houston, TX and attended Brown University, and now The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Gracie is from Canton, GA and attends Samford University
- Carson is from Jackson, TN and attends Texas Christian University
- Lilly is from Oklahoma City, OK and attends Oklahoma Baptist University
ERLC Content
- Cary Corley with 5 principles for relationships in a contentious society: Lessons from counseling troubled marriages
- Ericka Andersen with How nonprofits allow us to care for the most vulnerable: Four organizations caring for immigrants well during COVID-19
- Josh Wester with 4 things Christians can do in a divisive political time
Culture
- U.S. Economy Contracted at Record Rate Last Quarter; Jobless Claims Rise to 1.43 Million
- Trump floats delaying Presidential Election, He Can't
- Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain dies of Covid-19
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg recovering after non-surgical procedure
- Moore, others urge FDA to remove abortion pill from U.S. market
- Dr. Ben Mitchell is retiring
- COVID outbreak of more than 40 cases tied to revival at rural Alabama church
- MLB Already Has a Coronavirus Outbreak.
- Regis Philbin, Legendary Television Host, Dies at 88
- Target joins Walmart in closing its stores on Thanksgiving Day
- Mystery seeds are showing up in mailboxes, sparking investigations
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: Recipe; John Powell’s story on people.com
- Brent: Who Wants to be a Millionaire segment
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss what is happening in China, California’s record breaking coronavirus week, the Bahamas, opening day for baseball, and a surprise Taylor Swift album. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece by Travis Wussow, Josh Wester, and Brent Leatherwood with an Explainer: How should Christians think about singing in church during COVID-19, Alex Ward with Why God’s Word is better than fiction with combatting sin, and Stacy Reaoch with What do our words say to a watching world? Glorifying God by respecting those with whom we disagree. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Jason Thacker for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Jason
Jason Thacker serves as the Creative Director and as Chair of Research in Technology Ethics. In these roles, he develops content and resources in the area of technology ethics and oversees all creative projects including design, video, web, audio, and print media. Jason is the author of The Age of AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity with Zondervan. He is a graduate of The University of Tennessee and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to Dorie and they have two sons. You can connect with him on Twitter: @jasonthacker
ERLC Content
- Travis Wussow, Josh Wester, and Brent Leatherwood with an Explainer: How should Christians think about singing in church during COVID-19?
- Alex Ward with Why God’s Word is better than fiction when combatting sin: Lord of the Rings, racism, and power of a Savior
- Stacy Reaoch with What do our words say to a watching world? Glorifying God by respecting those with whom we disagree
Culture
- Chinese ambassador struggles to explain Xinjiang footage of blindfolded prisoners
- U.S. orders China's Houston consulate to close
- California breaks record with over 12,000 new coronavirus cases
- The White House has a list of 11 cities in need of aggressive action to combat Covid-19
- The Bahamas banned flights from the US and other hard-hit countries in effort to contain coronavirus spread
- During Coronavirus Lockdowns, Some Doctors Wondered: Where Are the Preemies?
- More needed to be done to disavow Margaret Sanger
- The Baptist Record ceases printing, moves to free digital service
- SBC President J.D. Greear says Summit RDU will not hold full-scale worship gatherings for the remainder of 2020.
- Baseball Shouts 'Play Ball!' But For How Long? A Nervous 2020 Season Begins
- Taylor Swift announces a surprise studio album
- Friends mourn pastor fatally struck on Sherman highway while helping others
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: ONE year until the Tokyo Olympics!; The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson
- Josh: Books: David Brooks (Road to Character) resume tweet. Aristotle: Politics & Nicomachean Ethics
- Brent: Creepy custom fake smile face masks go viral
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss what is happening in California, reports from Israeli schools, Kanye’s presidential race update, RNC convention plans, and the new Ford Bronco. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including pieces by Palmer Williams, Daniel Darling, and Gabriel Stovall. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Palmer Williams for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Palmer:
Palmer Williams is a founding partner of The Peacefield Group and specializes in legal and policy analysis related to international human rights, sanctity of life, nonprofit operations, and government affairs. She has extensive experience advocating for human rights on the international stage, including at the United Nations. Additionally, she has worked with government agencies and faith-based organizations to launch statewide initiatives and grassroots organizing campaigns. Palmer and her husband Joseph live in Nashville with their three boys. You can connect with her on Twitter: @palmerwilliams
ERLC Content:
- Palmer Williams with Tennessee governor signs comprehensive pro-life bill
- Daniel Darling with 4 ways we can apply Scripture to online engagement
- Gabriel Stovall with How you can serve your community during a pandemic: Send Relief encourages Southern Baptists to make a difference through compassionate care
Culture:
- California rolls back reopening plans as new outbreaks force major reversal
- Gateway buildings close under renewed lockdowns; Spurgeon College announces bachelor's program updates
- Students say they'll sacrifice fun if they can return to campus
- Israeli Data Show School Openings Were a Disaster That Wiped Out Lockdown Gains
- Facebook will launch a new section to debunk coronavirus myths
- Why Kanye West Is Reportedly Dropping Out of The Presidential Race
- RNC restricts convention attendance as Florida coronavirus cases climb
- Tennessee enacts strong pro-life law; court battle begins
- Fertility rate: 'Jaw-dropping' global crash in children being born
- Ford unveils new line of iconic Broncos
- Why people are slicing bags of chips and other objects to see if it's cake
Lunchroom:
- Lindsay: Stairway/Ladder to Heaven; Shane & Shane’s Vintage album; AMAZING vocal performance
- Josh: 2020 Nachos, Smoked Watermelon
- Brent: 6-year-old boy saves younger sister from charging dog
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss this week’s Supreme Court rulings, foreign students being forced to leave the U.S., Kanye West, plans for New York City schools, Charlie Daniels and Ivy League canceling fall sports. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece by RaShan Frost with What is the difference between remembering history and celebrating division?, Heather Rice-Minus with A call to pray for those in prison during the pandemic, and Josh Wester with Why Christian should care about the latest step in the sexual revolution. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Travis Wussow for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Travis:
Travis Wussow serves as the Vice President for Public Policy and General Counsel. Travis led the ERLC’s first international office located in the Middle East prior to joining the Washington DC office. He received a B.B.A. in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin and a J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law. He and his wife, Katie, have two daughters. You can connect with her on Twitter: @traviswussow.
ERLC Content:
- RaShan Frost with What is the difference between remembering history and celebrating division?
- Heather Rice-Minus with A call to pray for those in prison during the pandemic
- Josh Wester with Why Christians should care about the latest step in the sexual revolution: Opposing polyamory for the good of society
Culture
- Supreme Court ministerial exception affirmed
- Supreme Court rules employers with religious objections can be exempt from ACA's birth control mandate
- SCOTUS: Congress can't get Trump tax records, but grand jury subpoena may
- Foreign students could be forced to leave U.S. if colleges move online
- Harvard and MIT sue Trump administration over rule barring foreign students from online classes
- Kanye West announces he is running for president in the 2020 US election
- BBC More than three million people in the US have now tested positive for Covid-19, according to Johns Hopkins University.
- CNN: Tom Hanks: Wear a mask
- Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms tests positive for coronavirus
- New York City schools will not fully reopen in fall
- RIP Charlie Daniels.
- The Ivy League becomes the first Division I conference to cancel all fall sports
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: 2020 motto: “Please scream inside your heart.” https://www.wsj.com/articles/reopened-theme-parks-ban-screaming-on-roller-coasters-riders-are-howling-11594222278?st=r6pu4qsoqqsfzlu
- Josh: Milk & Cookies from Blue Bell!
- Brent: Explaining the difference between cases and deaths; School reopening tracker
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss Cooperative Program giving, the Mississippi State flag change, Coronavirus cases hitting a new threshold, Whataburger, and SCOTUS cases. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece by Victor Vieth with “4 ways churches can respond to the spiritual impact of child abuse,” Jamaal Williams and Jim Tipton with “The importance of Christian friendships that defy expectations: Loving one another across generational and cultural differences,” and Alex Ward with a resource list to learn more about America’s founding. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Katie McCoy for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Katie Katie serves as Assistant Professor of Theology in Women’s Studies at Scarborough College. Katie graduated with a Bachelor of Music from Union University (TN) and with a Master of Divinity with a concentration in Women’s Studies from SWBTS. She graduated with a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology in May 2016. Katie has a passion for connecting global women’s issues with a biblical perspective on women’s value. Her dissertation is on Old Testament law about women, what they reveal about women’s dignity, and the Church’s social responsibility to women worldwide. As a teacher, Katie hopes to engage her students to think critically and to equip them to communicate biblical truth with grace and strength. She is a self-professed political news junkie and considers herself an adopted Texan. You can connect with her on Twitter: @blondeorthodoxy.
ERLC Content * Victor Vieth with 4 ways churches can respond to the spiritual impact of child abuse * Jamaal Williams and Jim Tipton with The importance of Christian friendships that defy expectations: Loving one another across generational and cultural differences * Alex Ward with Learn more about America’s founding from these resources
Culture 1. Cooperative Program giving highest in three months, down only 1.47% for year 2. High court affirms religious access to state programs 3. Mississippi State Flag Change 4. Changing the state flag is not about forgetting Mississippi’s past. It’s about acknowledging it. 5. Many Students Will Be in Classrooms Only Part of the Week This Fall 6. Biden blows by Trump in cash race 7. Fauci warns U.S. could see 100,000 new coronavirus cases per day 8. U.S. daily coronavirus cases top 50,000 for first time 9. Google Pushes Back U.S. Office Reopening Plan After Virus Surge 10. Exclusive: Whataburger confirms expansion into Southeast, with eyes on Tennessee
Lunchroom * Lindsay: Unsolved Mysteries * Josh: The Zoom Shirt; The Chick-Fil-A Peach Milkshake is back * Brent: The President’s Club by Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duffy; * 4th of July: Declaration of Independence; The Constitution of the United States; The Bill of Rights
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, are joined by Meagan Smith. They discuss Coronavirus back in the news with rising cases in many states, North Carolina pausing their reopening plan, and Apple telling you how long to wash your hands. They also discuss the Mississippi state flag, Bostock fallout, a Saharan dust storm, and the oldest living dog.
Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece by Missie Branch with “Why hope will sustain us through the pain: Trusting in God while laboring for reconciliation,” Katie Blackburn with “Why proximity changes how we love others: The imago Dei and sticking by people in messy situations,” and Catherine Parks with “How Title IX’s benefits for women may be threatened by the Bostock ruling.”
Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Andrew Walker for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Andrew Andrew T. Walker is Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Apologetics at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Associate Dean in the School of Theology. He also serves as Executive Director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement. He is a Senior Fellow in Christian Ethics at the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, the denomination’s entity tasked with equipping Christians and local churches to address ethical issues facing society and the church. He is also the Executive Editor of Eikon: A Journal for Biblical Anthropology, a publication of The Council for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. He resides in Louisville, Kentucky with his wife and three daughters. He’s an avid distance runner and enjoys music, movies, and reading in his free time. You can connect with him on Twitter: @andrewtwalk.
ERLC Content * Missie Branch withWhy hope will sustain us through the pain: Trusting in God while laboring for reconciliation * Katie Blackburn with Why proximity changes how we love others: The imago Dei and sticking by people in messy situations * Catherine Parks with How Title IX’s benefits for women may be threatened by the Bostock ruling
Culture 1. U.S. reports highest number of new coronavirus cases since May 1 2. More young people across the South are testing positive for coronavirus, officials warn 3. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut impose a 14-day quarantine for travelers from US hotspots 4. WatchOS 7 includes a new Apple Watch hand-washing feature for COVID-19 protection 5. Mississippi Baptists ask Legislature to remove Confederate symbol from state flag 6. Ligon Duncan: ‘Mississippi, Take Down That Flag’ 7. Bostock Is as Bad as You Think 8. Saharan dust will impact the Southeast this week 9. Tennessee lawmakers pass pro-life bill in session’s final hours 10. Barcelona Opera Reopens With An Audience Of Plants 11. Hamilton | Official Trailer | Disney+ 12. 20-year-old dog in West Tennessee is believed to be oldest living golden retriever in history
Lunchroom * Lindsay: Bluetooth shower speaker, and other random Amazon finds * Josh: Floor is Lava update; Japanese food and yum yum sauce * Meagan: Jackie Hill Perry & Preston Perry Gender Reveal
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, are joined by Chelsea Sobolik and Jeff Pickering from the ERLC D.C. office. They discuss the Supreme Court rulings this week, Southeastern Seminary’s tuition reduction, updates on COVID-19, Ivy League schools not requiring SAT or ACT scores next year, Twitter’s new update, and Starbucks closing stores. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece by Ashli Arbo with “6 legal issues to consider when reopening your church,” Lindsay Nicolet with “Raising a family, lamenting, and trusting in God amid racial injustice: An interview with Jimmy McNeal,” and Josh Wester on “What J.K. Rowling can teach us about standing firm among the crowds: Social Media, the secual revolution, and the Christian’s faithfulness to Scripture.” Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Jeff Pickering for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Jeff: Jeff Pickering serves as Policy Communications Director in the Washington, D.C., office. In this role, he hosts the weekly Capitol Conversations podcast, develops communications strategy, and connects journalists with the organization’s policy work. He also serves as the mentor and director of the DC internship program. Jeff previously served in both local church ministry and government affairs in his home state of Texas, where he graduated from Texas A&M University. He and his wife, Chelsea have a son.
About Chelsea: Chelsea Patterson Sobolik serves as a Policy Director in the Washington, D.C. office. Previously, she worked in the U.S. House of Representatives on pro-life policies, domestic and international religious freedom, adoption, and foster care issues. Chelsea is the author of Longing for Motherhood – Holding onto Hope in the Midst of Childlessness. She has a B.A. in International Relations from Liberty University, and lives in Washington, D.C. with her husband Michael.
ERLC Content * Ashli Arbo with 6 legal issues to consider when reopening your church * Lindsay Nicolet with Raising a family, lamenting, and trusting in God amid racial injustice: An interview with Jimmy McNeal * Josh Wester with What J.K. Rowling can teach us about standing firm among the crowds: Social media, the sexual revolution, and the Christian’s faithfulness to Scripture
Culture 1. A Supreme Court surprise 2. Explainer: What you need to know about the Bostock v. Clayton County Supreme Court case 3. SEBTS trustees cut tuition, salaries in COVID-19 economic downturn 4. Red Cross to begin testing donor blood for Covid-19 antibodies 5. Bald men may be hit harder by coronavirus, scientists fear 6. Number of COVID-19 patients in Tennessee hospitals is highest ever, Vanderbilt study says 7. Harvard, Yale and 5 other Ivy League schools will not require SATs or ACTs for admissions next year 8. Parliament’s approval of NI abortion laws ‘one of the darkest days in NI’ 9. Twitter adds ability to record audio in tweets 10. Starbucks Planning To Close 400 Stores
Lunchroom * Lindsay: Time for some worship: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfW2mkkMTAg;="" <="" span="">A Way With Words * Josh: Floor is Lava;="" don’t="" --="" new="" game="" shows<="" span=""> * Jeff: Biography on Frederick Douglass by David Blight * Chelsea: C.S. Lewis books, Mere Christianity, Screwtape Letters
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the United States hitting 2 million cases of Covid-19 and reaching its first recession since 2009, Disneyland reopening date, Church of the Highlands, retiring the SBC gavel, a virtual IMB missionary sending, and buried treasure. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece by Conrad Close and Jason Thacker with "5 things you need to know about TikTok," Casey B. Hough with "How to have hope in hard time," Lindsay Nicolet with "How can marriages thrive in the midst of suffering?," and Josh Wester with "3 ways Christian should think about racial justice in America." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Jimmy McNeal for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Jimmy Jimmy McNeal serves as one of the worship leaders at Austin Stone Community Church in Austin, Texas. When he grew up in Waxahachie, Texas, Jimmy had no clue this would be the road that God would take him on. Jimmy had big dreams of using the money he would make as an NFL linebacker to fund his career as an R&B artist. His first shot at fame came with his appearance on American Idol. Although he was cut shortly after becoming a top 40 finalist, Jimmy knew that God was preparing him for something different. Jimmy lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, Staci, and their son, Jackson. Twitter: @JimmyMcSings
ERLC Content * Conrad Close and Jason Thacker with 5 things you need to know about TikTok * Casey B. Hough with How to have hope in hard times * Lindsay Nicolet with How can marriages thrive in the midst of suffering? A Q&A with Jeff and Sarah Walton * Josh Wester with 3 ways Christians should think about racial justice in America
Culture 1. The United States has surpassed 2 million cases of Covid-19 2. New Coronavirus Hot Spots Emerge Across South And In California, As Northeast Slows 3. New Zealand is now free of coronavirus 4. The United Nations just cancelled their General Assembly in September for the first time in 75 years 5. The Latest: US judge upholds Nevada cap on church services 6. US has officially entered first recession since 2009 7. Pastors comfort mourners, exhort churches at George Floyd funeral 8. Disneyland sets its reopening date 9. Polls closed in Georgia after a day marked by voters waiting for hours to cast their ballots 10. Birmingham schools, housing authority cut ties with Church of the Highlands 11. Southern Baptist president wants to retire famed gavel named for slave owner 12. Southern Baptists virtually celebrate sending 61 missionaries 13. Tim Keller Asks for Prayers for Pancreatic Cancer
Lunchroom * Lindsay: Shai Linne piece on TGC * Josh: The goodness of rainbow chip icing! * Brent: Forrest Fenn confirms $1m treasure chest found in Rocky Mountains after decade-long hunt
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss protesting over George Floyd’s death, the SBC leaders joint statement on George Floyd’s death, the SBC Advance event, churches reopening and singing, NASCAR, and creative graduation ceremonies. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece by Brad Walker with A prayer of help and lament during racial injustice and riots, Daniel Patterson with How ministry is continuing during COVID-19, and Lindsay Nicolet with How can I teach my kids about race and racial unity? Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Ashley Unzicker for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Ashley Ashley Unzicker is a Graduate student at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in N.C. She currently serves on the ERLC Leadership Council and the Development Team at Hope Reins–a horse ranch that pairs rescued horses with children in crisis to provide hope and healing. She serves on the worship team, the women’s discipleship team, and hosts a small group at Summit RDU. She has written articles featured in Facts and Trends and LifeWay Pastors about evangelism and caring for the abused. She is married to Todd Unzicker, with whom she has three children. Twitter: @AshleyUnzicker
ERLC Content * Brad Walker with A prayer of help and lament during racial injustice and riots * Daniel Patterson with How ministry is continuing during COVID-19: Good news from SBC churches * Lindsay Nicolet with How can I teach my kids about race and racial unity? A roundtable discussion
Culture 1. Protests over death of George Floyd, police killings spread to London, Berlin, Toronto 2. SBC Leaders Issue Joint Statement on Death of George Floyd 3. Trump threatens military force if violence in states isn't stopped 4. Trump’s interview with Sean Spicer 5. SBC Advance event 6. Racial healing, Great Commission, Cooperative Program headline SBC Advance 7. Can churches reopen like businesses? 8. Scientists to choirs: Group singing can spread the coronavirus, despite what CDC may say 9. Coronavirus hospitalizations keep falling 10. SpaceX and NASA make history with launch 11. NASCAR Cup race returning to Nashville 12. Florida high school holds its graduation ceremony on jet skis
Lunchroom * Lindsay: The Warmth of Other Suns * Josh: Steve Martin: Atheists Don't Have No Songs * Brent: Andy Crouch – On the News
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent recap the Memorial Day weekend, discuss coronavirus milestones, George Floyd’s death, rising home sales in America, CDC guidelines for churches, cicadas, and KFC testing a chicken sandwich. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece by Jessica Burke with "4 ways we try and help our children understand suffering," Grace Liu with "What Christians can do to address COVID-19 and the racial divide," and Catherine Boyle with "4 suggestions for shepherding pastors during the coronavirus." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Lemanuel Williams for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Lemanuel Lemanuel “Manny” Williams serves as the Director of Discipleship for Redemption City Church in Franklin, Tennessee. Manny and his wife Sarah just celebrated one year of marriage. Currently, he is a Hunt Scholar at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and is finishing his M.Div. When he isn’t working, doing school work, or attending to the needs of the church, he spends his time reading, writing, attempting carpentry, being a music junkie, playing ball (football and basketball), watching the New England Patriots and the Boston Celtics, eating good food, and enjoying good company and conversation. Twitter: @LRWillams
ERLC Content * Jessica Burke with 4 ways we try and help our children understand suffering * Grace Liu with What Christians can do to address COVID-19 and the racial divide * Catherine Boyle with 4 suggestions for shepherding pastors during the coronavirus
Culture 1. Memorial Day weekend recap 2. U.S. coronavirus death toll crosses 100,000 3. Pompeo says Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China, jeopardizing billions of dollars in trade 4. Pastors Urge Prayer After George Floyd's Death 5. SpaceX postpones historic launch due to weather 6. SBC leaders commend CDC guidance for churches 7. Rising home sales show Americans are looking past the coronavirus 8. Trump threatens to move GOP convention 9. Texas Democrats host virtual state convention 10. Maryland county bans communion 11. Federal appeals court upholds California's ban on in-person church services 12. They're Back: Millions Of Cicadas Expected To Emerge This Year 13. KFC is testing a new chicken sandwich 14. NHL announces plan for a 24-team postseason held in two hub cities 15. How Disney World could host the NBA 16. Most watched golf event in history
Lunchroom * Lindsay: Chosen; Debby Anderson books * Josh: Bottle opening trick. Kid throws a prom for his nanny. * Brent: Lead singer of Hawk Nelson
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the weather around the world (floods in Michigan, tropical storms in the Atlantic, and a cyclone near India and Bangladesh), falling U.S. birth rates, LifeWay cancelling summer camps, Chuck E. Cheese pizza, and minor league baseball. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece from Aaron Mercer with "A warning about rising anti-Semitism," Grace Liu with "How should college students engage with their families during this season of staying at home", and Hanna Welch on how suffering is "Never for Nothing." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Charles Clark for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Charles Charles Clark was elected vice president of mobilization in January 2020. Clark most recently served with IMB as affinity group leader for the Americas. Clark has more than 15 years of experience with IMB. Growing up as a missionary kid in the Americas, Clark began his career with IMB as a church planter in 2004 after working more than 30 years in the corporate industry in progressive leadership roles. Clark completed his corporate career as vice president of e-Business with Occidental Chemical Corporation and vice president of global solutions with HAHT Commerce. He and his wife, Karen, have three grown children and nine grandchildren Twitter: @CharlesDClark1
ERLC Content * Aaron Mercer with A warning about rising anti-Semitism * Grace Liu with How should college students engage with their families during this season of staying at home? * Hanna Welch with Suffering is Never for Nothing: Heeding words of wisdom from Elisabeth Elliot
Culture 1. Catastrophic flooding in Michigan as dams fail 2. Tropical Storm Arthur, the season's first named storm brought wind and rain and the threat of rip currents, and high surf to the Southeast Coast 3. All 50 states now reopening 4. U.S. Birthrates fall to historic low 5. Ravi Zacharias passed away this week 6. More than 80 killed in India and Bangladesh as Cyclone Amphan heaps misery on coronavirus-hit areas 7. China's Xi announces $2B for coronavirus response as WHO faces calls for investigation 8. Trump halts funding for the World Health Organization 9. Japan suicides decline as Covid-19 lockdown causes shift in stress factors 10. LifeWay cancels summer camp sessions for 2020 amid ongoing COVID-19 concerns 11. Moderna reports positive data on early-stage coronavirus vaccine trial, shares surge 12. March 16th: The day coronavirus nearly broke US markets 13. A 10-year-old girl has sent more than 1,500 art kits to kids in foster care and homeless shelters during the coronavirus pandemic 14. Chuck E. Cheese changes name to ‘Pasqually’s Pizza & Wings’ on delivery app 15. Minor League Baseball In a Major Crisis
Lunchroom * Lindsay: Jonas Melber, Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers * Josh: Randy Johnson meme * Brent: Drive-Ins are making a comeback!
ERLC Inbox * + Q: Our ministry team at church is trying to think through issues related to ministry and transgenderism. What advice or resources do you recommend?
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss how schools might reopen, IMB relocating missionaries, Shanghai Disneyland, the 2020 Gerber Baby, and Hamilton. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece from Jessie Sandberg on a 91-year-old’s perspective on loneliness and isolation, Herbie Newell on Why International adoption is still a viable instrument in child welfare, and Josh Wester on Why Planned Parenthood doesn’t fit on Mother’s Day. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Greg Pickering for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Greg Greg Pickering is Lead Pastor of Brazos Pointe Fellowship in Lake Jackson, Texas; a church he planted in 2001. He actively supports and coaches church planters through the Houston Church Planting Network and NAMB’s SEND City Initiative in Seattle, Wash. He also serves as NAMB’s South Texas Ambassador. Greg married his college sweetheart, Kathy. They are the parents of two adult married sons, and have three grandsons. Greg graduated from Texas A&M University with a BBA in Finance, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a MA in Religious Education. Twitter: @ghpickering
ERLC Content * Jessie Sandberg with A 91-year-old's perspective on loneliness and isolation * Herbie Newell on Why international adoption is still a viable instrument in child welfare * Josh Wester with Why Planned Parenthood doesn’t fit on Mother’s Day
Culture 1. Coronavirus FAQs: Do Temperature Screenings Help? Can Mosquitoes Spread It? 2. District of Columbia extends stay at home order three plus weeks. 3. CSU plans to cancel most in-person classes and go online in the fall 4. Pence's press secretary tests positive for coronavirus, Trump says 5. IMB temporarily relocates missionaries 6. ERLC urges support for churches, non-profits 7. Shanghai Disneyland reopens with timed entry and social distancing 8. 2020 Gerber baby is first adopted baby chosen for campaign 9. Google says that the majority of its employees will work from home until 2021 10. MLB Owners Reportedly Approve Proposal for 2020 Season; Will Be Sent to Players 11. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Bob Iger announce 'Hamilton' is coming to Disney+ in July
Lunchroom * Lindsay: McMillion$ * Josh: The Kennedys; Darrin Patrick’s death; Ravi Zacharias; Hamilton; Conspiracy theories abound. * Brent: 2020 graduates – Congrats, you get free doughnuts from Krispy Kreme!
ERLC Inbox * Q: As a Christian I’ve been discouraged in my faith a little during this season of isolation. Is there any kind resource you would recommend for me to read or watch? * A: When I don’t desire God, by John Piper
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss reopening churches, Mother’s Day, a growing mental health crisis, Nicolas Cage Cast as Tiger King Joe Exotic, and mini pancakes. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece from Jared Kennedy with 12 things to consider with reopening children’s ministry, Eric Costanzo with 7 ways to serve our immigrant and refugee neighbors during a pandemic, and Alex Ward with 5 mothers who helped shaped Christian history. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Chelsea Sobolik for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Chelsea Chelsea Patterson Sobolik serves as a Policy Director in the Washington, D.C. office. Previously, she worked in the U.S. House of Representatives on pro-life policies, domestic and international religious freedom, adoption, and foster care issues. Chelsea is the author of Longing for Motherhood – Holding onto Hope in the Midst of Childlessness. She has a B.A. in International Relations from Liberty University, and lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband Michael. Twitter: @chelspat
ERLC Content * Jared Kennedy with 12 things to consider when reopening your children's ministry. * Daniel Patterson and Jenn Kintner with What should churches do as they consider reopening after the coronavirus? * Eric Costanzo with 7 ways to serve our immigrant and refugee neighbors during a pandemic. * Alex Ward with 5 mothers who helped shape Christian history.
Culture 1. A Message from President George W. Bush 2. The Covid-19 Riddle: Why Does theVirus Wallop Some Places and Spare Others? 3. The coronavirus pandemic is pushing America into a mental health crisis 4. Don’t Forget the Other Pandemic Killing Thousands of Americans 5. Illinois Governor Pritzker confirms churches will not be allowed to have services with more than 50 people until there is a vaccine 6. A Georgia man was chased and killed while jogging, his mother says 7. Supreme Court Arguments Resume — But With A Twist 8. Supreme Court considers abortion mandate again 9. Poland postpones presidential election 10. 5.5 magnitude earthquake rattles Puerto Rico, damages buildings in Ponce 11. North Korea says Kim Jong Un made public appearance 12. Nicolas Cage Cast as Tiger King Joe Exotic in New TV Series 13. Future Of Live Music Could Be Drive-In Concerts
Lunchroom * Lindsay: Grimes and Elon Musk's choice of baby name might not be accepted in California * Josh: Mini Pancakes, How religious liberty made me a Baptist: Part 1 and Part 2 * Brent: LifeWay Church Assistance Package
ERLC Inbox * Q: Our church is thinking through what steps we need to take to begin re-opening and holding services again. What recommendations do you have?
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss presidential race updates, food supply shortages, LifeWay cut backs, and the golden age of reruns. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece from Mike McCarty on why home is not always a safe place, Lindsay Nicolet’s interview with First Baptist Church of Picayune on how they are providing childcare for essential workers, and Dane Hays on what to do when disagreeing with family and friends about social distancing. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Sara for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Sara: Sara Groves is singer/ songwriter and recording artist with a passion for justice and a heart of mercy. She has joined forces with International Justice Mission to advocate for victims of human trafficking for the past 12 years. Sara has produced a string of successful albums including her latest, Abide With Me, a collection of hymns recorded in a 110-year-old church, and Joy of Every Longing Heart (Christmas). Twitter: @grovesroad
ERLC Content * Mike McCarty with Why home is not always a safe place during stay-at-home orders: The increased risk of sexual abuse during COVID-19. * Lindsay Nicolet with How one church provided childcare for essential workers during the pandemic. * *Dane Hays* with What should you do when disagreeing with family and friends about social distancing?
Culture 1. Rep. Justin Amash announced on Tuesday that he has "launched an exploratory committee" to seek the Libertarian Party's 2020 nomination for a possible third-party presidential run. 2. Trump EO; Meat plant workers to Trump: Employees aren't going to show up 3. Biden announces a committee to help with VP selection 4. Biden is also dealing with allegations of a potential sexual assault that happened several decades ago. 5. 9 Ways Schools Will Look Different When (And If) They Reopen 6. LifeWay announces budget cuts and staff reductions amid COVID-19 7. Coronavirus reaches 1 million cases 8. Another 3.8 million Americans file for unemployment 9. California to close all beaches 10. Costco will start requiring customers to wear masks Monday 11. More than $400,000 so far raised for small churches at risk during COVID-19 12. A pug in North Carolina may be the first dog in US to test positive for coronavirus 13. We're in a golden age of TV reruns.
Lunchroom * Lindsay: Kim Jung Un speculations, 5 facts about North Korea’s violations of human rights and religious freedom, Olivia Enos on Kim Jong Un’s disappearance * Josh: The Kennedy’s on Hulu * Brent: Five Family Resources from Lifeline Children’s Services
ERLC Inbox * Q: I’m a pastor helping families think through questions about end of life care. Does the ERLC have any resources on this? * Analysis of issue: https://erlc.com/resource-library/articles/issues-analysis-end-of-life-the-dying-process – Issues Analysis: End-of-life – The dying process * Withdrawal of care: https://erlc.com/resource-library/articles/when-can-christians-withdraw-life-sustaining-medical-treatment – When can Christians withdraw life-sustaining medical treatment? – Joe Carter * https://erlc.com/resource-library/author-index/kathryn-butler
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss facemask requirements, unemployment rates, cats with Coronavirus, and Zoom fatigue. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece from Casey B. Hough on 3 ways to lead Christ’s sheep through the valley of the shadow of COVID-19, Ericka Andersen on quarantine as an opportunity for churches emerging stronger, and Josh Wester on why religious liberty is so important to Baptists. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Dan Darling for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Dan Daniel Darling is the Vice President for Communications for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention (ERLC). Dan is a bestselling author of several books, including Teen People of the Bible, Crash Course, iFaith, Real, Activist Faith, The Original Jesus, The Dignity Revolution, The Characters of Christmas and the forthcoming, A Way With Words, releasing in September 2020. He is the general editor, along with Trillia Newbell, of a small group study on racial reconciliation, The Church and the Racial Divide and is a contributor to The Worldview Study Bible and The Couples Devotional Bible. Dan has served churches in Illinois and Tennessee. He and his wife Angela have four children and reside in the Nashville area. They attend Green Hill Church in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, where Dan serves as Pastor of Teaching and Discipleship. Twitter: @dandarling
ERLC Content * Casey B. Hough with 3 ways to lead Christ’s sheep through the valley of the shadow of COVID-19 * Ericka Andersen with The quarantine is an opportunity for churches to emerge stronger * Josh Wester with Why is religious liberty so important to Baptists? * Defending a good doctrine
Culture 1. Cellphone data shows coronavirus kept churchgoers at home in every state on Easter 2. NPR: 73% Of Inmates At An Ohio Prison Test Positive For Coronavirus 3. Texas, as an example, is reportedly looking at cuts as deep as 20% to the state budget. 4. CNN: These are the states that require you to wear a face mask in public 5. Perhaps a preview of things to come: VP Pence speaking at the US Air Force Academy graduation. 6. Trump to Temporarily Halt Immigration Into the U.S. Amid Coronavirus Crisis 7. Another 4.4 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits 8. Some citizens are looking to leave places like NYC 9. Two cats in New York are first pets known to have coronavirus in the US 10. 1 big thing: The Zoom fatigue is real 11. Last night, the NFL draft went virtual amid coronavirus pandemic 12. McDonald's is giving first responders and healthcare workers free 'Thank You meals'
Lunchroom * Lindsay: New show called The Chosen: The First Original Series About Jesus Christ * Josh: Stunt guy video * Brent: Helpful explainer from the NY Times: Is the Virus on My Clothes? My Shoes? My Hair? My Newspaper?
ERLC Inbox * Q: There’s been a lot of conversation about Christians and the 2020 election. What resources would you recommend for Christians to think about this issue?
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss what sports will be coming back first, SNL’s new set up for social distancing, Apple’s new budget iPhone, government restrictions and religious liberty. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece from Joe Carter on When will our church buildings reopen, Aaron Mercer on coronavirus testing international religious freedom, Melissa Affolter and Jonathan Holmes on how to help the rise of domestic abuse, and Jeff Pickering with a Q&A for churches on government restrictions with a religious liberty attorney. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by John Inazu for a conversation about life and ministry.
About John
John Inazu is the Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law and Religion at Washington University in St. Louis. He is the author of Liberty's Refuge: The Forgotten Freedom of Assembly and Confident Pluralism: Surviving and Thriving Through Deep Difference, and he authored Uncommon Ground with Tim Keller. You can follow him on Twitter: @JohnInazu
ERLC Content * Joe Carter with When will our church buildings reopen? * Aaron Mercer with The coronavirus pandemic is testing international religious freedom commitments * Melissa Affolter and Jonathan Holmes with How to help during the rise of domestic abuse due to social isolation * Jeff Pickering with A Q&A for churches on government restrictions with a religious liberty attorney: Navigating the tension between church and state during a pandemic
Culture 1. Deadly tornadoes sweep across the South on Easter Sunday 2. Amazon announced it is now “creating an additional 75,000 jobs to help serve customers during this unprecedented time.” 3. Universities begin considering canceling in-person classes until 2021 4. 22 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits in the last four weeks 5. Large pork processing facility in the US is closing until further notice 6. Walmart CEO says we’re in the ‘hair color’ phase of panic buying 7. Highest one-day death count since coronavirus outbreak in US 8. EU countries take first cautious steps out of coronavirus lockdown 9. South Koreans head to the polls despite coronavirus outbreak 10. Apple unveils new budget iPhone 11. PGA Tour to announce June restart to 2020 season 12. MLB’s plan to have 30 teams in Arizona 13. XFL files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy 14. Wisdom from Tom Hanks for cast aways and neighbors during the pandemic 15. ‘SNL’ airs new episode from cast’s homes
Lunchroom * Lindsay: Getty Family Hymn Sing LIVE – every Tuesday at 7:15 PM CT * Josh: T4G | Southeastern Symposium * Brent: You Probably Need a Haircut
ERLC Inbox * Q: What do I do if my church thinks our religious freedoms are being threatened?
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss Bernie Sanders ending his presidential bid, an important ruling on abortion, Queen Elizabeth’s speech on COVID-19, more laughs from the Cuomo brothers, and a very different looking Easter. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece from Alex Ward on coronavirus and Holy Week, Chelsea Sobolik on the pandemic’s effects on the vulnerable, and Stephen Grcevich on the church and mental health concerns during this crisis. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by the ERLC’s Catherine Parks for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Catherine Catherine Parks has loved reading biographies since she was a kid. When she's not reading, she loves playing volleyball and basketball, traveling with her family, and helping lead worship for her church. She's the author of Empowered and Real: The Surprising Secret to Deeper Relationships and lives in Nashville, Tenn., with her husband, two children, and a cute dog named Ollie. You can follow her on Twitter: @CathParks
ERLC Content * Alex Ward on What Holy Week reminds us of in the midst of a pandemic * Chelsea Patterson Sobolik on How the coronavirus is affecting vulnerable children: And how Christians can help * Stephen Grcevich with How churches can promote mental health through the coronavirus pandemic * PLUS: Dan Darling in National Review and Russell Moore in Christianity Today (on Easter Sunday)
Culture 1. A new White House Press Secretary 2. Wisconsin’s complicated primary 3. Bernie drops out 4. Ruling: Abortions are not essential services 5. Are abortions essential during coronavirus? 6. U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson out of ICU after COVID-19 infection 7. The Queen’s speech: “We Will Succeed” 8. Pandas in isolation, Tigers contracting coronavirus, & Dogs, cats, and Covid-19 9. Tyler Perry buys groceries for seniors at 44 locations in Atlanta 10. Celebs at Lakewood for Easter Sunday 11. John Kransinski’s second round of good news 12. The Cuomo brothers make America laugh, again
Lunchroom * Lindsay: A Loving Life by Paul Miller * Josh: All the feels: gas prices, food fights, and Cracker Barrel * Brent: A review of TV pundits’ home decor
ERLC Inbox * Q: I’m a parent trying to reinforce the Bible’s view of sex with my children who are finishing high school next year. Are there any resources you would recommend or certain things I should be thinking about?
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent talk about the extension of social distancing, staggering unemployment numbers, the rise of Zoom bombing, and the brothers who won’t stop making America laugh. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece from Scott James on praying for medical providers, Lieryn Barnett on caring for your mental health, Aaron Mercer on international religious freedom, and Russell Moore on how churches should think through pursuing SBA-backed loans available through the CARES Act. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Jen Wilkin for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Jen Jen Wilkin is a wife, a mother of four, and an advocate for women to love God with their minds through the faithful study of his Word. She writes, speaks, and teaches women the Bible. Jen is the author of multiple books including None Like Him, Women of the Word, and In His Image. She and her family are based at The Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas. You can follow her on Twitter: @jenniferwilkin
ERLC Content * Scott James with Six ways you can pray for medical providers * Lieryn Barnett on 3 suggestions for keeping your mental health in check during COVID-19 * Aaron Mercer with Are U.S.-India relations good for religious freedom? * Russell Moore with Do SBA-backed loans violate the separation of church and state?
Culture 1. 6.5 million people file for unemployment. Nearly ten million have filed in the last two weeks 2. Social distancing extended until April 30th 3. Joe Diffie passes away from Covid-19 + Ellis Marsalis at 85 4. The DNC delayed until August 5. Are abortions essential during coronavirus? 6. Zoom announces steps for call security 7. Southern Baptists donate masks, supplies 8. State Conventions gather to pray virtually 9. Facebook gives $100 million for local reporting 10. The rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympics are set to open on July 23, 2021 11. Dolly Parton, the Queen of Tennessee, giving a million dollars to Vanderbilt medical center 12. The Cuomo brothers make America laugh
Lunchroom * Lindsay: The Mandalorian (Disney+) * Josh: The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible by Jared Kennedy * Brent: John Krazinski crowdsources good news on instagram
ERLC Inbox * Q: I’ve heard about the loans available to churches through the CARES Act. Is this something you recommend? And how can I learn more?
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent talk about life in isolation, the Olympics being postponed, the latest in the Democratic primary, and how much most of us are missing baseball. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece from Brad Hambrick on talking to your kids about COVID-19, Brandt and Jill Waggoner on loving your neighbor during social distancing, Daryl Crouch on local churches stepping up during a crisis, and the Russell Moore’s content on religious liberty and love of neighbor. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Charles Smith for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Charles
Charles Smith is assistant professor of leadership and vice president for institutional relations at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College in Kansas City, Mo. You can follow him on Twitter: @Charleswsmithjr
ERLC Content
- Brad Hambrick with 4 principles to remember when talking to your children about coronavirus
- conversation, not a monologue; answer child’s questions, not your priorities; grapevine effect; remember body language.
- Brandt and Jill Waggoner with 7 ways to love our neighbors while socially distanced
- Blood banks; food for school children; check on neighbors
- Daryl Crouch with 3 ways the local church is ready for challenging times
- Just as hospitals are built to treat sick people and schools are built to educate uneducated people, churches exist to give hope and help to people who need hope and help.
- Russell Moore with God Doesn’t Want Us to Sacrifice the Old and Does it violate religious liberty to close churches over coronavirus?
Culture U.S.
- Biden operating from home; Bernie still wants to debate
- Cuomo becoming a media star for a nation stuck at home
- Yuval Levin: A Hard Pause, Soft Start
- Companies are hiring
- $2 trillion COVID-19 rescue package passes the Senate unanimously.
Religion
- SBC cancelled for first time in 75 years.
- Lousiana Baptists stepping up big time in fight against virus.
International
- Olympics postponed to 2021
- Satellite images of cities before and after
- Drive up worship services are a thing
Miscellaneous
- No baseball. So sad.
- Logo problems: The Rams vs. Angelo State. Who was first?
Lunchroom
- Lindsay: A group of Nashville studio singers perform an epic cell phone choir
- Josh: 3 fun things from the internet
- Enneagram 8 meme
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- Peloton joke
- Kitchen contraption
- Brent: Dr. Robert George plays the banjo
ERLC Inbox
- Q: An interacial couple is getting married in our church? Some members have threatened to leave if this happens. What should we do?
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent talk about coronavirus and quarantines, the latest in the Democratic primary, and some good news to end your week. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece from Joe Carter on reading the news with discernment, Dane Hays on talking to your kids about COVID-19, and the ERLC’s reading recommendations during social distancing. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Dr. Scott James, an infectious disease specialist, for a conversation about coronavirus and his new children’s book.
About Dr. James Scott James serves as an Elder at The Church at Brook Hills. He and his wife, Jaime, have four children and live in Birmingham, Ala, where he works as a pediatric physician. He is the author of two family worship books (The Expected One: Anticipating All of Jesus in the Advent; Mission Accomplished: A Two-Week Family Easter Devotional), as well as illustrated children's books, including The Littlest Watchman (The Good Book Company, 2017) and his latest book, Where Is Wisdom? (B&H).
ERLC Content * Joe Carter with How to read the news with discernment + “Guard your mind,” “Consume less news” * Dane Hays with How to talk to your kids about coronavirus + What kind of memories are you building, even now, for your children and loved ones about the coronavirus outbreak of 2020? Thirty years from now, my prayer is they will they speak of things like more family time, serving others, and most importantly, hearing about the love and goodness of Christ. * Melissa Affolter with What I’ve learned from working with survivors of abuse and trauma: The power of story and community in healing * Jason Thacker with Reading recommendations during the coronavirus shutdown.
Culture * This week marked the first day of Spring!
Politics
- Biden vs. Bernie; Bill Weld suspends campaign; campaigns uses texting instead of door-to-door;
- Mitch McConnell uses campaign to deliver groceries and Chick-fil-A
- Election results!
- Joe Biden has won the Florida, Arizona and Illinois Democratic primaries, giving him what is increasingly becoming an insurmountable delegate lead over Bernie Sanders
Coronavirus
- Widespread alarm and misinformation, we recommend you follow live updates on COVID-19 from The Washington Post
- Pulling out all the stops to stem the tide, churches, schools, and major events across the nation are delayed, cancelled, or moving online.
- CoronaChaos leads to CoronaQuiet across the globe: France, Spain, Germany join Italy on lockdown; Sources expect UK to join this weekend.
- San Francisco locking down
- Widespread testing finally here . . . with issues.
- Big companies hiring right now:
- Amazon
- “We are opening 100,000 new full and part-time positions across the U.S. in our fulfillment centers and delivery network to meet the surge in demand from people relying on Amazon’s service during this stressful time, particularly those most vulnerable to being out in public.
- Kroger
- “Kroger plans to hire 10,000 additional workers in the coming weeks to help stock and clean stores.
- “Applicants can visit jobs.kroger.com to apply.
- Wal-Mart
- “Walmart (NYSE:WMT) plans to hire 500 more truck drivers for its private fleet, primarily on the East and West Coasts, to help meet the increased demand from its growing e-commerce business.
- Amazon
- Ford and General Motors are looking into making medical equipment including ventilators that could help combat the novel coronavirus outbreak.
- Economic projections don’t look so good; Fed moves
- Economic forecasts look really dire.
- Bailouts likely coming for industries
- Phase II – passed on Wednesday
- Phase III coming – "Phase 3" deal that would pump an additional $1 trillion into the economy.
- Movies go online instead of theater
- The SEC cancelled all spring sports(!)
On the Lighter Side
- Dinosaurs and Penguins around museums and aquariums
Lunchroom * Brent: A Hidden Life (Movie) + The film depicts the life of Franz Jägerstätter, an Austrian farmer and devout Catholic who refused to fight for the Nazis in World War II. The film's title was taken from George Eliot's book Middlemarch. * Lindsay: + R.C. Sproul teaching on the holiness of God + Old Try prints: “Be the fix, stay at six (ft),” “Home is where the health is,” “The better you cover, the quicker it’s over.” * Josh: + I Illustrated National Parks In America Based On Their Worst Review And I Hope They Will Make You Laugh (16 Pics) - #1 Sequoia National Park – There are bugs and they will bite you on your face. - #7 Saguaro National Park – Okay if you like cactus - #14 Death Valley National Park – Ugliest place I’ve ever seen + BR Connect – For only $3 a month you can get news and push notifications from our friends at the Biblical Recorder. They cover religious issues better than almost anyone.
ERLC Inbox * Q: How worried should I be about extra screen time for my kids while we are spending more time indoors during isolation?
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent talk about the coronavirus upending life all over the U.S., justice in the case of Harvey Weinstein, the results of Big Tuesday, and NASA’s new Mars rover Perseverance. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece from Courtney Reissig on parenting and work, Neal Hardin on LGBT issues at BYU, and Russell Moore’s article “Don’t Quarantine the Great Commission.” Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Dr. Randy Davis for a brief conversation about life and ministry.
About Dr. Davis
Dr. Randy C. Davis became the executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board in 2010 after 34 years of pastoral ministry, serving churches in Mississippi and Tennessee. Davis is a graduate of William Carey College, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and Southern Baptist Center for Biblical Studies. Davis and wife, Jeanne, have two adult daughters, Wendy and Beth, and four grandchildren.
ERLC Content
- Understanding how men and women approach parenting and work: A new study reveals many women prefer working part time by Courtney Reissig
- “What this study does is provide us with the freedom to divide care and work according to what works for our family, while also showing us that mothers and fathers care both about the home and the marketplace.”
- Explainer: BYU removes section from honor code about homosexual behavior by Neal Hardin
- “The cultural pressure to change stances on the vast array of LGBTQ issues is being brought to bear on every Christian institution, and it won’t stop. Because of this, Christians need to know how to think through these issues well.”
- How meeting practical needs helps vulnerable families: A family restoration success story by Lindsey Teat
- Don’t Quarantine the Great Commission by Russell Moore
Culture Coronavirus
- Widespread alarm and misinformation, we recommend you follow live updates on Covid-19 from the Washington Post
- Pulling out all the stops to stem the tide, churches, schools, and major events across the nation are delayed, cancelled, or moving online.
- The NCAA has cancelled both the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, the NBA and NHL have suspended play, and the MLB has ceased operations and delayed opening day.
International
- Russian moves toward extending Vladimir Putin rule until 2036
- North Korea launches rockets to test missiles
Politics & Culture
- Joe Biden wins big, becomes the presumptive nominee
- Harvey Weinstein faces justice, sentenced to 23 years in prison
- Has marriage become a luxury good?
On the Lighter Side
- Mars rover gets a new name — Perseverance
- Spring football (may) begin soon for the SEC
Lunchroom * Brent: Thriftbooks.com – so you can read if you happen to be quarantined. * Lindsay: W.H.O. let the dogs out – a little levity for these anxious days. * Josh: Pagans and Christians in the City: Culture Wars from the Tiber to the Potomac– a fun history of Christians, culture wars, and the conflict between the immanent and the sacred.
ERLC Mailbag * Q: Is it okay for a husband and wife to be celibate within marriage?
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent talk about an abortion case at the Supreme Court, coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading in the U.S., tornadoes in Tennessee, Joe Biden’s comeback, and rumors about Ed Sheeran. And don’t miss Lindsay’s rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a Q&A with infectious disease specialist Scott James M.D. about how to prepare for coronavirus, a piece from Rebecca McLaughlin on winsome apologetics, and our explainer on ethical concerns about research using fetal tissue. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Jason Thacker for a brief conversation about faith and technology.
About Jason Jason Thacker is the author of The Age of AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity. He serves as the Creative Director and an Associate Research Fellow at The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. He is a graduate of The University of Tennessee in Knoxville and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. His writing has been featured at The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, and many other outlets. He is married to Dorie and they have two sons. You can follow him on Twitter: @jasonthacker
ERLC Content * The state of Louisiana is right to protect women The Supreme Court hears oral arguments in June Medical Services v. Russo by Jeff Pickering + Plus: Chelsea Patterson Sobolik’s CBN interview about the case * How can we engage in apologetics with gentleness and respect? by Rebecca McLaughlin * Explainer: Federal government creates ethics advisory board for human fetal tissue research * A Q&A on coronavirus with an infectious disease specialist by Lindsay Nicolet & Brent Leatherwood
Culture Coronavirus
- IMB forms a coronavirus task force
- California, Florida declare states of emergency
- Surgeon General says stop buying masks
- Conferences and events being cancelled due to COVID-19
- New James Bond film premiere pushed back to November
- Tennessee's first case; 18 states now with confirmed cases
International * U.S. reaches agreement with the Taliban * Colombia maintains current abortion restrictions
SBC/Religion * Tornado outbreak in Tennessee; SBC/TBMB responds * Cooperative Program giving remains slightly ahead of last year * Guidestone elects first black woman as trustee chair * Bryant Wright named new president of Send Relief
Politics * Super Tuesday — Biden catapults into pole position; two man race * Wild swings in the stock market
On the Lighter Side * Former Dallas Cowboys QB and CBS analyst Tony Romo just GOT PAID. * No, there isn’t an Ed Sheeran impersonator performing at churches in Ohio
Lunchroom * Brent: Mike Trout wins Topgolf forever (USA Today) * Lindsay: Arm & Hammer Advance White (seriously) + And . . . Happy Birthday, sweet Marian * Josh: The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics— get the audio version.
ERLC Resource * A Human Voice: The Mystery of Life in an Age of Machines by Russell Moore
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent talk about the spread of the Coronavirus, Justin Bieber on faith, the state of the Democratic primary, and some fun news from this week in culture. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Catherine Parks on the life of George Liele, an excerpt from Jason Thacker’s book on AI (which releases next week!), Diane Langberg on caring for trauma victims, and the ERLC’s partnership to launch the pro-life movement in Northern Ireland. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Juan Sanchez for a brief conversation about his life and ministry.
About Juan
Since 2005, Juan has served as senior pastor of High Pointe Baptist Church in Austin, Texas. He is a graduate of the University of Florida and holds an MDiv, a ThM, and a PhD in systematic theology from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. In addition, Juan serves as a council member of The Gospel Coalition, co-founder and president of Coalición, assistant professor of Christian theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and an ERLC trustee. He has authored numerous books, including 1 Peter for You and Seven Dangers Facing Your Church. He and his wife Jeanine have five daughters and four grandchildren. You can follow him on Twitter: @ManorJuan
ERLC Content
- Who was the first known Baptist missionary? Honoring George Liele’s legacy by Catherine Parks
- Adapted from Catherine’s book, Strong: How God Equipped 11 Ordinary Men with Extraordinary Power (and Can Do the Same for You)
- The Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention recently voted to approve the first Sunday in February as the annual George Liele Church Planting, Evangelism, and Missions Day. Liele holds the distinction for being the first known Baptist missionary. Having been enslaved from birth and shared the gospel in Jamaica.
- Artificial intelligence could change the human body as we know it by Jason Thacker
- Excerpted from: The Age of AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity
- The 2,411 hoarded remains in Indiana were murdered human beings by Todd E. Brady
- Since 1973, over 61 million human lives have been killed by abortion in America. The Indiana attorney general described the hoarding of 2,411 human remains “horrifying to anyone with normal sensibilities.” Over 61 million murders is horrifying. In fact, let us remember that the murder of merely one human being is nothing less than horrifying.
- (Video) How can churches help those who have experienced trauma? by Diane Langberg
- (Podcast) Senate prepares to vote on two pro-life by Capitol Conversations
- Both Pro-life bills before the Senate Wednesday failed.
- Pain Capable: 53 yeas, 44 nays
- Born-Alive: 56 yeas, 41 nays
- "It ought to be a national scandal that the U.S. Senate failed to advance either of these basic and common-sense bills that would protect human life.” – Russell Moore
- Both Pro-life bills before the Senate Wednesday failed.
- (Press Release) ERLC's international pro-life work takes focus to Northern Ireland
Culture International
- Is Coronavirus on the verge of becoming a pandemic?
- New cases in California and Brazil.
- Japan to close schools.
- Watching developments in Italy.
- Will it affect the Tokyo Olympics in Summer 2020?
- How International churches handled Ash Wednesday.
- Vice President Pence heading up the US government response.
- The temp in Antarctica hit 70 degrees last week.
Faith
- Justin Bieber’s interview about his faith
Culture
- Nevada caucuses happened and Bernie Sanders won handily.
- South Carolina primary coming this week.
- South Carolina debate recap.
- Bloomberg has Bloom-billions!
- Super Tuesday looms on March 3rd.
- Basketball superstar Dwayne Wade/actress Gabrielle Union's child came out as transgender.
- Resource: God and Transgender Debate by Andrew T. Walker
On the Lighter Side * Pictures from The Batman revealed and the suit is . . . different. * Friends reunion is apparently a thing. * Spring training baseball begins!
Lunchroom * Brent: A Guide: How To Prepare Your Home For Coronavirus (NPR) * Lindsay: Justin Smith, MD: The Doc Smitty Cook Children’s Pediatrics * Josh: The Rock giving his father’s eulogy at Idlewild Baptist Church
ERLC Resource * Beyond Veggie Tales: Forming the Moral Imagination of Your Kids by Phil Vischer
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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent talk about the Democratic debate in Nevada, the Boy Scouts filing for bankruptcy, Utah’s move to de-criminalize polygamy, and new research on the top concerns for evangelical pastors in the United States. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including an interview Jeff Pickering did with two former White House staffers, a new article from Chelsea Sobolik on pro-life legislation in the Senate, and Brents reflections on the importance of President’s Day. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Daniel Ritchie for a brief conversation about his life and ministry.
About Daniel Daniel was born without arms and spent the majority of his life being told that he was a hopeless mistake and woefully insufficient to lead a full life. Yet, at the age of 15, he accepted Christ as his Lord. One year after getting saved, he submitted his life to a full-time call to ministry. Since then, God has allowed Daniel to serve in camp ministry, as a student pastor, conference speaker and writer. He now spends his time traveling, preaching & speaking at churches, conferences, and youth events in the United States and abroad. He recently published his first book, My Affliction For His Glory. You can follow him on Twitter: @DanielRitchie
ERLC Content * What should civility look like in politics? A conversation with two former White House staffers by Jeff Pickering + “Civility is what grace looks like in public.” – Micheal Wear * Study shows preborn babies feel pain as early as 12 weeks' gestation by Chelsea Sobolik “ + Previously, most scientists and medical professionals, including the two researchers of this study, believed that pain could be felt at 22 weeks' gestational age/20 weeks fetal age. This new study reconsiders that claim, and makes the case for pain being felt at an earlier (12 weeks) gestational age.” * Why we should appreciate Presidents Day: Recommended resources about the executive office by Brent Leatherwood
Culture * Bloomberg’s first debate (Axios) * Boy Scouts file for bankruptcy (Fox News) * Utah moves to decriminalize polygamy (The Guardian) * What America’s pastors are most concerned about (Barna Research)
Lunchroom
- Brent: Some Men Just Like the Fight by Jared Wilson (TGC)
- We live in crucial times for the church, especially in the West. There are skirmishes a’plenty, opportunities every day to go to war with our neighbors, with our brethren, with every Twitter rando with an itchy keyboard finger. We are called to wage relentless war on our sin (Heb. 4:12) and the spiritual powers of wickedness (Eph. 6:12). But not every invitation to battle with flesh and blood ought to be accepted. And rarely should such invitations be given.
- Lindsay: #doppelgangerchallenge
- Josh: Piercing Heaven: Prayers of the Puritans
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Happy Valentine’s Day! In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent talk about the Oscars, the rebirth of the XFL, the latest on the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and the status of the 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including an article from Prison Fellowship’s Heather Rice-Minus on Christians and criminal justice reform, another Super Bowl ad, and a resource from Brad Hambrick from the Summit Church on seeing a counselor. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Trillia Newbell for a brief conversation about life and ministry.
About Trillia Trillia Newbell serves as the Director of Community Outreach for the ERLC. She is the author of numerous books, including Sacred Endurance: Finding Grace and Strength for a Lasting Faith (2019). Her writings on issues of faith, family, and diversity have been published in the Knoxville News-Sentinel, Desiring God, True Woman, Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, and more. Her greatest love besides God is her family. She is married to her best friend and love, Thern. They reside with their two children near Nashville, Tennessee. You can follow her on Twitter: @trillianewbell
ERLC Content * What Christians think—and what the Bible says—about criminal justice reform by Heather Rice-Minus * What a Google commercial teaches us about the purpose of technology by Jason Thacker + “The goal and purpose of all technological innovation is to serve us as we serve the Creator of the universe.” + Pre-order Jason’s book: The Age of AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity * What the coronavirus reveals about the deeper disease of China’s government by Drew Griffin * What would you say to the Christian who feels ashamed to seek counseling? By Brad Hambrick (video)
Culture * Coronavirus deaths surpass SARS deaths; infections spiked on Thursday (CNN) * The Irish election – a stunning three-way tie (NYT) * Oscars – Parasite cleaned up; Joaquin Phoenix did what Joaquin Phoenix does (CNN/Today) * CP Giving is up; thanks to faithful Southern Baptists (BP) * The XFL opened (The Ringer) * New Hampshire final results (WGBH) * The upcoming Nevada debate on Feb 19 (NYT)
Lunchroom * Brent: Real Clear Politics * Lindsay: The Nuclear Family Was a Mistake + The family structure we’ve held up as the cultural ideal for the past half century has been a catastrophe for many. It’s time to figure out better ways to live together. * Josh: Influencers in the Wild; The Internal Monologue
ERLC Resource All God’s Children: Growing Kids who Embrace a Biblical View of Racial Unity by Afshin Ziafat
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This episode was sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of Jesus and the Very Big Surprise, a new children’s storybook by well-known singer and TV presenter Randall Goodgame. You can find out more here.
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent walk through the week that some are calling “news-maggedon,” dealing with everything from the Super Bowl to the meltdown in Iowa to the end of impeachment. Lindsay also gives a rundown on this week’s ERLC content including a viral pro-life tv ad and threats to religious liberty in California. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Ashlyn Portero for a brief conversation about life and ministry.
About Ashlyn Ashlyn lives in Tallahassee, Florida, and serves as an executive director at City Church. She graduated from Florida State University and is currently pursuing a M.A. in Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology. Ashlyn serves on the advisory council for Redeemer Queens Park in London, U.K.
ERLC Content * One story behind the pro-life Super Bowl ad you didn’t see this year by Erin Roach (Texan Online) * The Christian’s call to care for addictive populations by Supriya G. Reddy * Are we free to disagree? Biblical sexual ethics, religious liberty, and Title IX at Fuller Theological Seminary by Casey B. Hough
Culture * Coronavirus (Washington Post) * + 10 more people tested positive for coronavirus on the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise-liner anchored in Japan’s Yokohama harbor on Thursday, raising the total of infected on the ship to 20, including three Americans. + Coronavirus infections in mainland China also rose sharply again, with nearly 3,700 additional cases and 73 new deaths reported on Wednesday alone . . . China’s total confirmed cases top 28,000, more than 3,800 of them critical. * Brexit Day (NPR) * Iowa Results (New York Times) * How Iowa Melted Down (New York Times) * Impeachment Ends (NPR) * New Hampshire Democratic Debate (New York Times)
Ashlyn’s Book List 1. Interpreter of Maladies – Jhumpa Lahiri 2. The Deep Things of God – Fred Sanders 3. The Dutch House – Ann Patchett 4. The Year of Magical Thinking – Joan Didion 5. Every Good Endeavor – Timothy Keller
Lunchroom * Lindsay: Nashville couple mistaken for Bradys * Brent: Eroding Trust in Elections after Iowa. + Between 2000 and 2012, the share of Americans who said they were confident that the country’s vote was being counted fairly plunged from about 50 percent to 20 percent. * Josh: Smart Park Commercial.
ERLC Resource The Church on the Margins: The Gospel and the World’s Most Vulnerable by Mindy Belz
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In this episode of the ERLC Podcast, Josh and Lindsay are joined by Chelsea Sobolik. Chelsea is a Policy Director in the ERLC’s office on Capitol Hill, known as Leland House. With Brent in the U.K. working on a major pro-life initiative there, Josh, Lindsay and Chelsea talk about this week’s ERLC content and highlight recent events from news and culture including updates on the March for Life, Impeachment, the Iowa Caucuses, and the Nigerian pastor who was recently martyred by the terrorist group Boko Haram.
About Chelsea Chelsea is the author of Longing for Motherhood: Holding onto Hope in the Midst of Childlessness. She has a B.A. in International Relations from Liberty University, and lives in Washington, D.C. with her husband Michael. You can follow her on Twitter: @ChelsPat
ERLC Content * Why families are critical for human flourishing by Josh Wester * Kobe Bryant and the fragility of life by Jeremy Linneman * How can we utilize creativity and technology to disciple Christians? by Ben Mandrell * The Bible as an app: One man's quest to have everyone engaging with Scripture by Lindsay Nicolet
Culture * Pro-Life is Pro-Woman (ERLC) * A Good Decade for the Pro-Life Movement (NRO) * Visual Guide to the Iowa Caucuses (WSJ) * Nate Silver’s Iowa Caucus rundown (FiveThirtyEight) * The martyrdom of Nigerian Pastor Lawan Andimi (CT) * Read Scripture app * Explainer on Boko Haram (CNN) * Kirk Cousins on reading the Bible * Aaron Rodgers on losing his faith (Relevant) * TN man smokes marijuana in front of judge (ABC News) * Mayor Mike Bloomberg meets a dog for the first time (CNN)
Lunchroom * Lindsay: Kobe Bryant; Prayer by Tim Keller * Chelsea: Alarm clocks. Listen to find out why. * Josh: Libraries "Visiting the library remains the most common cultural activity Americans engage in, by far. The average 10.5 trips to the library U.S. adults report taking in 2019 exceeds their participation in eight other common leisure activities."
ERLC Resource Never Walk Away: Lessons on Integrity From a Father Who Lived It by Crawford Loritts
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In episode two of the re-launched ERLC Podcast, Josh Wester, Lindsay Nicolet, and Brent Leatherwood talk about this week’s ERLC content and highlight recent events from news and culture. Also on this episode, they talk with special guest J.T. English.
J.T. is a pastor at The Village Church and oversees The Village Institute. He also hosts the Knowing Faith podcast with Jen Wilkin and Kyle Worley. You can follow him on Twitter: @jt_english.
ERLC Content * Increasing religious persecution in China by Chelsea Sobilik & Casey Hough * Three tips on teaching your children about racism by Brittany Salmon * What Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s comments reveal about the state of religious liberty by Andrew T. Walker
Culture * The rise of a global class-driven trust divide (Axios) * Arkansas Disaster Relief volunteers respond to real-time disaster (Biblical Recorder) * Rainbow Cake Girl: The True Story (The American Conservative) * 5 Facts about the history of the SBC and the pro-life cause (ERLC) * Gov. Bill Lee announces new fetal heartbeat bill, comprehensive abortion restriction legislation (Tennessean) * China coronavirus outbreak: Authorities are locking down cities in an unprecedented bid to contain the virus (CBS News) * 'The Office' Is Officially Leaving Netflix. But You Still Have Time to Watch It (Time)
Lunchroom * Brent: New book released by our friends and partners at Lifeline Children Services | Image-Bearers: Shifting from Pro-Birth to Pro-Life by their executive director, Herbie Newell. * Lindsay: The Read Scripture App * Josh: 1917. At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers, Schofield and Blake are given a seemingly impossible mission. In a race against time, they must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers—Blake’s own brother among them.
ERLC Resource In honor of the March for Life, we’re sharing a talk by Karen Ellis from our Evangelicals for Life conference last year: Pro-Life and Civil Rights: Loving Our Unborn Neighbors.
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On this inaugural episode of the re-launched ERLC Podcast, Josh Wester, Lindsay Nicolet, and Brent Leatherwood introduce the new format for the podcast, talk about this week’s ERLC content, and highlight significant events in the culture. Also on this episode, they talk with a special guest, Amy Whitfield.
Amy is the co-host of the SBC This Week podcast, along with Jonathan Howe. She serves as Associate Vice President for Convention Communications. You can follow her on Twitter: @acwhit.
ERLC Content * Christians are called to counter anti-Semitism—and all hatred—with hospitality by Casey B. Hough * 4 technology issues to watch out for in 2020 by Jason Thacker * Some questions and answers about foster care by Jenn Kintner * 4 ways Sir Roger Scruton shaped me by Bryan Baise
Culture * Newly passed adoption agency bill a win for Tennessee’s children by Russell Moore (The Tennessean) * Don’t Panic, Just Worry by Yuval Levin (The Dispatch) * Liberty Gained and Power Lost by David French (The Dispatch)
Lunchroom * Brent: A new study from Dartmouth University that says the peak of unhappiness is age 47! * Lindsay: David French’s “It’s Not Good That Man Should Be Alone” (The Dispatch) Life can’t get too busy to obey God. And while the verse in Genesis that titles this piece refers to Adam and Eve, it still speaks a truth beyond husband and wife. It speaks to the truth of friendship and community. It is not good for a man to be alone. * Josh: Sola: How the Five Solas Are Still Reforming the Church (a resource from our friends at MBTS)
ERLC Resource From our 2018 ERLC National Conference, "The Church as the Family of God: Singleness, Same-Sex Attraction, and the Hope of Hospitality" by Sam Allberry
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America’s children are facing a crisis. Many are displaced from their homes, vulnerable, and in need of care. What can we, as Christians, do to address this orphan crisis? At Evangelicals for Life, Brent Leatherwood hosted a panel discussion on creating an adoption culture, featuring Herbie Newell, Emily Chapman Richards, Chelsea Patterson Sobolik, and Tony Merida.
The world of relationships has been dramatically altered by social media, dating apps, and online dating sites. Furthermore, the sexual revolution clashes with a biblical understanding of sexuality and the meaning of relationships. Ben Stuart speaks at the ERLC National Conference on navigating life and love in the modern age.
Since Roe v. Wade was written into law in 1973, millions of babies have been aborted. But in the midst of such tragedy, the pro-life movement has been growing. With the 50th anniversary of Roe looming, what does the future of the legislation look like? At Evangelicals for Life, Travis Wussow and Kristen Waggoner discuss this and the future of pro-life policy.
In today’s society, children will grow up with far more access to technology than previous generations. Each piece of art that they will come in contact with tells a certain story. With this in mind, how can parents use the gifts of story and song as a way of shaping families and their children? At our National Conference, Russell Moore lead a panel discussion with Sally Lloyd-Jones, Andrew Peterson, Randall Goodgame, Phil Vischer on what role the arts can play in family life.
As we live in the tension between the Fall and the full restoration of all things, suffering is an undeniable fact of life. What comfort does the presence of God have to offer to the suffering family, and what does the Gospel say to these families? At the 2018 ERLC National Conference, Erick Erickson opens the conversation on reconciling God’s goodness with our suffering.
Life in ministry is often rich and rewarding. But there are challenges and season of struggle, as well. These struggles can take a toll on marriages in particular. At our National Conference, Phillip Bethancourt moderated a panel with Christine Hoover, Nicole Lino, Chris Osborne, and Kevin Ueckert as they discussed strengthening marriage in ministry by overcoming jealousy, resentment, discouragement, and loneliness.
A brief look at the the things that are popular in our culture—movies, songs, TV shows, fashion—reveals that we are obsessed with sex. But our culture’s understanding of sex is upside down from what the Bible teaches. At the ERLC’s National Conference, Phillip Bethancourt addresses God’s design for sex, love, and marriage.
Many Christians look at the world through disillusioned eyes and fear the way culture is changing, but a Christian worldview gives us courage to live in the world, and to advance the kingdom by engaging, not retreating from, the world. At the SBC Pre-Conference, Russell Moore gave a talk on a Christian approach to cultural engagement.
As culture changes, ministry leaders inherit both new opportunities and new challenges. At the SBC Pre-Conference, J.D. Greear discusses what these new contexts mean for ministry leaders today and how we can be faithful to God’s calling.
The Bible tells us that those who are Christians have been adopted into the family of God. How can we mirror the Gospel by opening up our own homes? And what is God’s heart for the orphaned? At Evangelicals for Life, Russell Moore had a conversation with Steven Curtis Chapman, and his wife Mary Beth Chapman, about their passion for adoption.
As injustices and inequalities have been exposed, there have been increasing calls to correct the criminal justice system and our prisons. What might Christians have to say to minister to those in prisons? What is our calling toward and for the incarcerated? At Evangelicals for Life, Steven Harris moderated a panel with Thabiti Anyabwile, Heather Rice-Minus, and Julie Warren on these very issues.
Dr. Seuss famously wrote, "A person’s a person no matter how small." As Christians, we go a step further and say, "A person’s a person no matter his or her age, stage, ability, or perceived value in society." Dan Darling spoke about this at Evangelicals for Life and encouraged us to see how God’s Word upholds the dignity of every individual.
Marriage is designed by God. And it can be both beautiful and difficult. Many Christian couples might feel as though their marriage is unredeemable. But John McGee and Scott Kedersha encouraged struggling marriages with the redemptive work of the gospel at our National Conference. Check out their ministryhere.
In our current culture, where same-sex marriage is normalized and celebrated, there are helpful and unhelpful ways to respond. Russell Moore shares, with convictional kindness, how you can prepare your church for a same-sex marriage culture.
Children are captivated by the extraordinary, the dazzling, and the spectacular, and the gospel is the most wondrous of all. At our national conference, Andrew Peterson shares how we can feed the imagination and wonder of our children with the beauty of the gospel.
Steven Harris, Paige Cunningham, Tim Goeglein, and Dr. Freda Bush combine their expertise to discuss the undercover Planned Parenthood videos and what implications we can expect.
Why do we seek to preserve religious liberty? Because every human being has intrinsic worth and is made in the image of God. Jennifer Marshall discusses how these fact affect our commitment to life, marriage, and religious liberty.
How does the Christian’s view of God inform our understanding of the roles of husband and father? Andrew Walker hosts a panel discussion with Nathan Lino, John Powell, Erick Erickson, and Aaron Ivey on biblical manhood in marriage.
Adoption, foster care, and special needs are all important areas that affect many families, and as a result, many churches. Kelly Rosati moderates a panel discussion on these topics between Lynnette Ezell, Herbie Newell, Palmer Williams, and Zack Pruitt at our National Conference.
The Bible speaks directly to multi-ethnic ministry. God’s picture of eternal life is one of every tribe, tongue, and nation. Travis Wussow discusses this with Trillia Newbell, Juan Sanchez, Afhsin Ziafat, and Josh Smith at the Southern Baptist Convention Pre-Conference.
Fatherlessness is the sad reality for many children in our society. And not having an example, they grow up not knowing what a father should be or how a father should act. More importantly, they find it hard to relate to God as Father because of their experience. In light of this, Eric Mason discusses the importance of fathers and how God as Father should shape leadership in the home.
Marriage and children are a blessing, yet both can bring challenges and hardships. Instead of leading to frustration, these can lead to our sanctification. Randy Stinson addresses this and the culture of the family as he teaches us how to building a peaceful home. We hope you enjoy this message.
How can Christians work to defend all life from womb to tomb? Dan Darling moderates a panel discussion on defining a holistic human dignity approach with Michael Wear, Matt Lewis, Kelly Rosati, and Karen Ellis at Evangelicals for Life 2019.
Albert Mohler discusses the future of secular America at the Southern Baptist Convention Pre-Conference in Dallas, Texas.
Immigration is a hot-button issue in the news and can bring out the best and worst in people. While the policy aspect is controversial, what shouldn’t be debatable is the need for Christians to care for the vulnerable. At Evangelicals for Life, Travis Wussow led a discussion between Jenny Yang, D.J. Jordan, and Noe Garcia called “Caring for the Stranger: Immigrants, Refugees, and the Response of the Church.”
Discipleship is essential to the Christian life, so churches should be seeking out ways to do this effectively. Jen Wilkin speaks to this in her talk “The Gospel and The Future of Bible-Centered Discipleship.”
Do you ever stop and think just how strange it is that many of us talk to several digital devices as if they were people? We’ve even given them names: Siri and Alexa. As Russell Moore points out, it can be hard to determine where being a human stops and being a machine starts. At Evangelicals for Life, he addressed this topic in his talk, “A Human Voice: The Mystery of Life in an Age of Machines.”
Lindsay Nicolet moderates a panel discussion on Sexual Abuse and Sexual Assault with Trillia Newbell, Jen Wilkin, Gregory Love, and Kimberlee Norris.
Better Together captures our desire to partner together as men and women in the church and beyond to advance the kingdom with mutual support and care. Better Together will address a wide range of topics from sexual abuse, leadership, women and work, women’s ministry, and more. Today’s podcast features Kathy Litton. Litton is the Director of Planter Spouse Development at the North American Mission Board. Listen in as we discuss women in ministry and leadership.
Better Together captures our desire to partner together as men and women in the church and beyond to advance the kingdom with mutual support and care. Better Together will address a wide range of topics from sexual abuse, leadership, women and work, women’s ministry, and more. Today’s podcast features Melissa Kruger. Kruger serves as Women's Ministry Coordinator at Uptown Church in Charlotte, N.C. Today she helps us think through topics related to training women and women's ministry in the local church.
Better Together captures our desire to partner together as men and women in the church and beyond to advance the kingdom with mutual support and care. Better Together will address a wide range of topics from sexual abuse, leadership, women and work, women’s ministry, and more. Today’s podcast features ERLC's Office Coordinator and Adjunct Professor of Women's Ministry, Jennifer Kintner. Kintner shares about equipping women through higher education and advanced degrees.
Better Together captures our desire to partner together as men and women in the church and beyond to advance the kingdom with mutual support and care. We will address a wide range of topics from sexual abuse, leadership, women and work, women’s ministry, and more. Today’s podcast features Susie Hawkins. Hawkins is a Bible teacher with a focus on ministry wives and beyond. In this episode, she shares about the value and gifts of women in leadership and how pastor's wives contribute to the local church.
Better Together captures our desire to partner together as men and women in the church and beyond to advance the kingdom with mutual support and care. Better Together will address a wide range of topics from sexual abuse, leadership, women and work, women’s ministry, and more. Today’s podcast features the Assistant Professor of Theology in Women's Studies at Southwestern Theological Seminary, Katie McCoy. McCoy shares encouragement for women in different stages of life and how they can use their varying gifts to serve others.
Better Together captures our desire to partner together as men and women in the church and beyond to advance the kingdom with mutual support and care. Better Together will address a wide range of topics from sexual abuse, leadership, women and work, women’s ministry, and more.Today’s podcast features Hannah Anderson. Anderson is the author of three books including Humble Roots. Today, she shares about women discipleship, the market place, and serving in rural areas.
Better Together captures our desire to partner together as men and women in the church and beyond to advance the kingdom with mutual support and care. Better Together will address a wide range of topics from sexual abuse, leadership, women and work, women’s ministry, and more. Today’s podcast features the wife, mom, and pastor's wife, Veronica Greear. Greear shares thoughts on men and women in the local churches and our path forward.
Better Together captures our desire to partner together as men and women in the church and beyond to advance the kingdom with mutual support and care. Better Together will address a wide range of topics from sexual abuse, leadership, women and work, women’s ministry, and more. Today’s podcast features business owner and entrepreneur, Katie Wussow. Wussow explores complementarianism and a woman's place in life, church, and work.
Better Together captures our desire to partner together as men and women in the church and beyond to advance the kingdom with mutual support and care. Better Together will address a wide range of topics from sexual abuse, leadership, women and work, women’s ministry, and more. Today’s podcast features author, Courtney Reissig. Reissig is the author of Glory in the Ordinary and an upcoming book on the Psalms. Today she joins Trillia Newbell to discuss training women in the local church.
Better Together captures our desire to partner together as men and women in the church and beyond to advance the kingdom with mutual support and care. Better Together will address a wide range of topics from sexual abuse, leadership, women and work, women’s ministry, and more. Today’s podcast features the director of communications for Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Amy Whitfield. Whitfield shares about women in leadership.
Better Together captures our desire to partner together as men and women in the church and beyond to advance the kingdom with mutual support and care. Better Together will address a wide range of topics from sexual abuse, leadership, women and work, women’s ministry, and more. Today’s podcast features the president of the ERLC, Russell Moore. Moore shares about why he wanted to host the ERLC Women's Summit, his hope for women in leadership, flourishing in the church, and how we can best care for those who have experienced abuse.
Better Together captures our desire to partner together as men and women in the church and beyond to advance the kingdom with mutual support and care. Better Together will address a wide range of topics from sexual abuse, leadership, women and work, women’s ministry, and more. Today’s podcast features Lilly Park, assistant professor of biblical counseling for Southern Seminary. Dr. Park shares about training women in the seminary context and beyond.
Better Together captures our desire to partner together as men and women in the church and beyond to advance the kingdom with mutual support and care. Better Together will address a wide range of topics from sexual abuse, leadership, women and work, women’s ministry, and more. Today’s podcast features author, Christine Hoover. Hoover is a pastor's wife and the author of Messy Beautiful Friendship, The Church Planting Wife, and her latest, Searching for Spring. In this podcast she shares about training and equipping women, pastor's wives and friendship, and more.
Better Together captures our desire to partner together as men and women in the church and beyond to advance the kingdom with mutual support and care. Better Together will address a wide range of topics from sexual abuse, leadership, women and work, women’s ministry, and more. Today’s podcast features the vice president of book merchandising and publishing for LifeWay Christian Resources, Jennifer Lyell. Lyell shares about women in leadership, women flourishing in the church, and how we can best care for those who have experienced abuse.
Phillip Bethancourt and Trillia Newbell discuss a recent ERLC women's summit, his hope for the future of women and the SBC, and how men and women can partner together. Phillip also shared why the ERLC, as well as the SBC, is focusing on sexual abuse.
"Better Together” captures our desire to partner together as men and women in the church and beyond to advance the kingdom with mutual support and care. “Better Together” will address a wide range of topics from sexual abuse, leadership, women and work, women’s ministry, and more. The goal of the podcast series is to inform and equip listeners on matters most important to women in the areas of church, home, and work.
Marriage, parenting, and discipleship—what could be difficult or confusing about these topics? In today’s society, the answer is “a lot.” At our National Conference, Todd Wagner discussed marriage and parenting and how being intentional with discipleship within these relationships can bring great joy.
Christians often squabble about decisions that should be left up to personal convictions, and this includes education choices. That’s why this discussion between Andrew T. Walker, Nathan Lino, Jani Ortlund, Timothy Paul Jones, and Dan Peterson is so helpful. Coming from different perspectives, they help us think through how to make the best choices for our children.
Talking to our children about the many issues they face in today’s world is not an easy task. Every day, they are confronted with issues we didn’t even dream of when we were younger. At our National Conference, Andrew Walker gave parents a few tips in his talk "Christ-Centered Parenting: How to Have Gospel Conversations with Your Kids on Complex Cultural Issues."
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Our society has a lot to say about marriage and womanhood, but how much of it is biblical and helpful? Trillia Newbell, Nicole Lino, Donna Gaines, Jani Ortlund, and Cami Bethancourt candidly talked about this in their panel, Loving Wife, Fulfilled Mother: Embracing God’s Design for Womanhood in Marriage, at our National Conference.
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Many people shy away from politics because of a lack of understanding or disillusionment. But the political arena is important for many causes. At our Evangelicals for Life conference, Travis Wussow moderated a discussion between Tim Goeglein, Charles Camosy, Denise Harle, and Shannon Royce about the pro-life movement in politics.
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Infertility is one of the hardest things a couple can walk through, and it’s often experienced alone. It’s often misunderstood and others are fearful to address the subject. So, at our National Conference, Elizabeth Graham, Matt Arbo, Lauren McAfee, Nicole Lino, and Chelsea Sobolik used their personal and professional experience to encourage those walking through this struggle.
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Marriage and romantic relationships are severely misunderstood in our society. Sadly, they’ve been robbed of their God-ordained meaning. At our National Conference, Matt Chandler joined us to talk about this topic in his message “The Mingling of Souls.”
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It’s a sobering reality when we realize that the parents who raised us need us to care for them because of advanced age. As Christians, it’s unacceptable to turn our backs on those who are needly and vulnerable. Lindsay Nicolet, Dan Darling, Susie Hawkins, Debbie Bethancourt, and Benjamin Mast recently talked about how to best care for the elderly around us.
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Jen Wilkin has just entered the “empty nest” season of life, so she knows a thing or two about parenting. At our National Conference, she addressed a topic that’s not talked about enough: Building community in the home. We hope you benefit from her experience and wisdom.
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Screens, smartphones, tablets, smart devices. Technology is an ever-expanding field that has an increasing influence on our day-to-day lives. At our National Conference, Jason Thacker, Jamie Ivey, Ben Stuart, Trillia Newbell, and Tim Blackmon discussed how our families can respond to the good and bad about technology.
Jon Akin moderates a discussion between Kevin Ezell, Afshin Ziafat, Nathan Lino, and Josh Patterson at the Southern Baptist Convention Pre-Conference in Dallas, Texas, on June 9, 2018.
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Russell Moore joins John Perkins to discuss the Civil Rights Movement 50 years after Martin Luther King, Jr. and the ongoing work that needs to be done.
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Daniel Patterson moderates a discussion between Randy Stinson, Jen Wilkin, Susie Hawkins, and Todd Wagner about the gospel and the future of marriage and family.
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Trip Lee discusses hip-hop, Christianity and the next generation, while at MLK50 conference in Memphis, Tenn. Trip Lee is a Christian rapper, singer, poet, and author.
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J.D. Greear explains why parents should have a missional mindset in raising their children. He shares how raising kids with this mindset will prepare and equip them to effectively engage the culture.
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How do we develop a pro-life message? Kelly Rosati moderated a discussion between Kathryn Jean Lopez, D.J. Jordan, Alison Centofante, and Herbie Newell on this issue at the Evangelicals for Life 2018 Conference in Washington D.C.
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Jackie Hill Perry discusses equipping the next generation to embrace gospel diversity.
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Matt Chandler discusses Christian courage at the Southern Baptist Convention Pre-Conference in Dallas, Texas.
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Phillip Bethancourt moderates a discussion between J.T. English, Albert Mohler, Danny Akin, and Matt Hall at the Southern Baptist Convention Pre-Conference in Dallas, Texas, on June 9, 2018.
Sharen Ford moderates a discussion between Dan Dumas, Chuck Johnson, Emily Chapman Richards, Becky Weichhand about adoption and foster care at the Evangelicals for Life 2018 Conference in Washington, D.C.
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This week on the ERLC Podcast, Senator James Lankford discusses the importance of pro-life policy and human dignity in the political arena at the 2018 Evangelicals for Life Conference in Washington, DC.
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How can parents form the moral imagination of their kids? Phil Vischer shares how storytelling can be an effective tool for creating a biblical framework for imagination and creativity.
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How can parents can help their children trade the comfort of “fitting in” for the calling of standing out? Jen Wilkin calls on parents to raise their children to stand out rather than fit in.
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How can parents have hope and peace even in the midst of pain, loss, and suffering? Nancy Guthrie tells the story of how she lost two of her children after only six months due to a rare genetic disorder.
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How do ministry leaders balance Christian minsitry work with parenting and family life? Daniel Patterson is joined by Nicole Lino, Lauren Chandler, Micah Fries, and Halim Suh to talk about ministry work, parenting, family life, and their callings. The panelists, who all serve as pastors and ministry leaders, share personal stories and explain how they balance their calling in ministry with their calling as husbands, wives, and parents.
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Some of the most difficult questions currently facing the American Church involve how to deal with racial tension. Collin Hansen, Christina Edmondson, Justin Giboney, Juan Sanchez, and Benjamin Watson face some of those questions head on in a panel discussion at our MLK50 conference. We pray that open discussion of these hard issues leaves you feeling better equipped to promote unity and peace.
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Peering at the present state of racial relations within the church can leave one feeling discouraged. But, as Christians, we know that he who is in us is greater than he who is in the world. With this hope, Phillip Bethancourt, Don Carson, H.B. Charles, Crawford Loritts, Afshin Ziafat, and Beth Moore discussed the future of evangelicals and racial unity at our MLK50 conference. We pray this message encourages you.
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Martin Luther King Jr. has been gone for 50 years now, but his legacy still lives on in those who shared his same passion and walked the hard road with him. Jason Cook moderated a panel of those involved on the ground of the Civil Rights Movement including John Perkins, Melvin Charles Smith, James Netters, and Beverly Robertson during the MLK50 conference. We hope this episode gives you a greater love and commitment to your neighbors.
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Jason Cook went to school and pastored in some of the most segregated areas in the South. And he’s currently on staff at a racially diverse church in Memphis, TN. So when he talks about race and ministry, we should pay attention. Listen in as he asks the question, “Should we give up on multi-ethnic ministry?”
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John Piper has been a father in the faith to many through his online preaching ministry. He has stood faithfully for the authority and power of Scripture and has especially been a leading voice in matters pertaining to racial unity. At MLK50, he preached a message from Colossians titled “The glory of God and racial unity,” showing how this has always been God’s plan.
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The shots that rang out 50 years ago in Memphis, Tenn., and killed Martin Luther King Jr. are unforgettable. They are also a marker in our nation’s evil past. But how has Memphis, specifically, been affected since that day? Cole Huffman, Steve Gaines, Eli Morris, Bishop Ed Stephens, and J. Lawrence Turner—all serving in Memphis—talk about how their city is doing 50 years after King’s death.
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We live in a world where issues arise in the news and culture daily. Behind every issue, however, is a person—a person made in the image of God. This intermittent ERLC Podcast series, “How to Handle,” will tackle tough issues for today with the hopes of equipping the church on how to handle the topic, care for those struggling with sin and temptation, and care for those who have been hurt.
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It’s tempting to look at the surface of the church and think that nothing is wrong. But Matt Chandler, a powerful evangelical voice, pointed out a serious problem in his talk “a house divided cannot stand: understanding and overcoming the inconsistencies of white evangelicals on racial issues.” We hope this message will help you examine your own heart before the Lord.
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The phrase “out of sight, out of mind” shouldn’t be a reality in the lives of Christians as we think about others’ suffering. This is especially true of the persecuted church. So, at our MLK50 conference Karen Ellis shared a message titled “To The Ends of the Earth: The Great Commission, the Global Persecuted Church, and Racial Unity.” We hope this message leads you to pray consistently for our brothers and sisters around the world.
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Russell Moore has been burdened about racial justice since he was a young man. With the barrage of terrible events highlighting racial injustice in our country especially, the time is ripe to proclaim how the gospel speaks to this matter. So, at our historic MLK50 Conference, Moore addressed the crowd in a passionate message titled “King and Kingdom: Racial Justice and the Uneasy Conscience of American Christianity.” We hope this message burdens you in the best of ways.
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The Lord is doing a work when it comes to race relations in the church. And the ERLC was privileged to be a small part of it at the MLK50 Conference, commemorating the 50 years since Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. One of the powerful opening talks was given by Charlies Dates. His message, titled, “The Most Segregated Hour in America: Overcoming Divisions to Pursue MLK’s Vision of Racial Harmony,” will challenge you to evaulate your heart and life. Let’s listen now.
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Every parent knows that the work of parenting is good, yet hard. The Lord has entrusted every mom and dad and caretaker with the task of shaping and cultivating souls for his glory. But, as sinners, we will make mistakes. So, at our National Conference, Todd Wagner offered encouragement in his talk, “Pressing on when you fail as a parent.” We hope this message brings you renewed hope for your calling.
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Racial unity is an outworking of the gospel and should be a mark of the church. Yet, Christians continue to be filled with strife and tension over this issue. And it’s especially sad because it’s about more than a problem; it’s about those who God has made in his image. So, at our Leadership Summit, pastor H.B. Charles Jr. called the church to peace through the person of Jesus in his talk “Tearing Down the Dividing Wall: How the Gospel Shapes Racial Reconciliation.” We hope this talk convicts and encourages you.
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Benjamin Watson is known to many as an accomplished NFL player, but more importantly, he is a child of God who is deeply committed to the gospel and its implications. He’s particularly passionate about the value of all human life and racial unity. So, at Evangelicals for Life, he gave a talk title “Pro-life and Pro-justice,” showing how the two thing are not opposed. We hope this message sheds new light on your understanding of both of these issues.
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In a time when families are broken and torn apart, it’s refreshing to hear stories of those that have persevered in faithfulness. At the ERLC National Conference, Crawford Loritts wasn’t shy in sharing about the legacy of the greatest influence in his life, next to Jesus, in his talk Never Walk Away: Lessons on Integrity From a Father Who Lived It. We hope you’re encouraged by this message.
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What began as a tragedy has been used by the Lord as a testimony to encourage countless people around the world. Joni Eareckson Tada’s disability has become the platform for her greatest ministry. At Evangelicals for Life, Joni joined us to cast a vision for human dignity in disability. We hope you are inspired and strengthend by this message.
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From confusion about sexuality to the devaluing of religious liberty, today’s youth face major cultural challenges. Those of us who are farther along in life and in the faith need to be intentional about setting the next generation up to be a faithful witness to Jesus Christ and his gospel. At our National Conference, John Stonestreet addressed this topic in his talk “A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today’s World.” We hope this message equips you to disciple the young people in your life.
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Difficult issues are all around us, and if we have or take care of children, hard and awkward discussions are inevitable. In light of this, David Prince, Dan Darling, Phillip Bethancourt, Chip Dean, and Naomi Overton had a helpful conversation at the ERLC National Conference called “Talking to Your Kids About Difficult Issues”. We hope this message equips you to have meaningful conversations with your children.
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Diversity and racial unity are topics we should never tire of addressing, especially because they are a part of God’s design for his church. Sadly, there is still a lot of work to be done. But our kids are a bright spot of hope for the future. At the ERLC National Conference, Steven Harris hosted a panel to discuss this issue, titled “All God’s Children: Growing Kids who Embrace a Biblical View of Racial Unity.” We hope this panel equips you to more effectively disciple your children.
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Listen to songs, browse through Netflix, or grab the best-selling book, and it will soon become obvious that the biblical view of marriage isn’t prized in our society. But it should be, for a host of reasons, including the health of our children. That’s why Danny Akin gave a talk titled “How a Strong Marriage Empowers You to Be Strong Parents” at our ERLC National Conference. As we listen, let’s think about the ways we can apply his message. We hope you find it helpful.
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Keith and Kristyn Getty have quickly become leaders in church music. Their songs have helped bring a renewed theological depth to congregational songs. They recently wrote a book titled Sing: How Worship Transforms Your Life, Family, and Church which emphasizes the life-changing importance of Christians singing together.
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We live in a world where issues arise in the news and culture daily. Behind every issue, however, is a person—a person made in the image of God. This new ERLC Podcast series, “How to Handle,” will tackle tough issues for today with the hopes of equipping the church on how to handle the topic, care for those struggling with sin and temptation, and care for those who have been hurt.
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We live in a world where issues arise in the news and culture daily. Behind every issue, however, is a person—a person made in the image of God. This new ERLC Podcast series, “How to Handle,” will tackle tough issues for today with the hopes of equipping the church on how to handle the topic, care for those struggling with sin and temptation, and care for those who have been hurt.
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We live in a world where issues arise in the news and culture daily. Behind every issue, however, is a person—a person made in the image of God. This new ERLC Podcast series, “How to Handle,” will tackle tough issues for today with the hopes of equipping the church on how to handle the topic, care for those struggling with sin and temptation, and care for those who have been hurt.
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We live in a world where issues arise in the news and culture daily. Behind every issue, however, is a person—a person made in the image of God. This new ERLC Podcast series, “How to Handle,” will tackle tough issues for today with the hopes of equipping the church on how to handle the topic, care for those struggling with sin and temptation, and care for those who have been hurt.
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We live in a world where issues arise in the news and culture daily. Behind every issue, however, is a person—a person made in the image of God. This new ERLC Podcast series, “How to Handle,” will tackle tough issues for today with the hopes of equipping the church on how to handle the topic, care for those struggling with sin and temptation, and care for those who have been hurt.
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We live in a world where issues arise in the news and culture daily. Behind every issue, however, is a person—a person made in the image of God. This new ERLC Podcast series, “How to Handle,” will tackle tough issues for today with the hopes of equipping the church on how to handle the topic, care for those struggling with sin and temptation, and care for those who have been hurt.
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We live in a world where issues arise in the news and culture daily. Behind every issue, however, is a person—a person made in the image of God. This new ERLC Podcast series, “How to Handle,” will tackle tough issues for today with the hopes of equipping the church on how to handle the topic, care for those struggling with sin and temptation, and care for those who have been hurt.
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We live in a world where issues arise in the news and culture daily. Behind every issue, however, is a person—a person made in the image of God. This new ERLC Podcast series, “How to Handle,” will tackle tough issues for today with the hopes of equipping the church on how to handle the topic, care for those struggling with sin and temptation, and care for those who have been hurt.
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We live in a world where issues arise in the news and culture daily. Behind every issue, however, is a person—a person made in the image of God. This new ERLC Podcast series, “How to Handle,” will tackle tough issues for today with the hopes of equipping the church on how to handle the topic, care for those struggling with sin and temptation, and care for those who have been hurt.
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We live in a world where issues arise in the news and culture daily. Behind every issue, however, is a person—a person made in the image of God. This new ERLC Podcast series, “How to Handle,” will tackle tough issues for today with the hopes of equipping the church on how to handle the topic, care for those struggling with sin and temptation, and care for those who have been hurt.
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We live in a world where issues arise in the news and culture daily. Behind every issue, however, is a person—a person made in the image of God. This new ERLC Podcast series, “How to Handle,” will tackle tough issues for today with the hopes of equipping the church on how to handle the topic, care for those struggling with sin and temptation, and care for those who have been hurt.
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We live in a world where issues arise in the news and culture daily. Behind every issue, however, is a person—a person made in the image of God. This new ERLC Podcast series, “How to Handle,” will tackle tough issues for today with the hopes of equipping the church on how to handle the topic, care for those struggling with sin and temptation, and care for those who have been hurt.
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We live in a world where issues arise in the news and culture daily. Behind every issue, however, is a person—a person made in the image of God. This new ERLC Podcast series, “How to Handle,” will tackle tough issues for today with the hopes of equipping the church on how to handle the topic, care for those struggling with sin and temptation, and care for those who have been hurt.
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We live in a world where issues arise in the news and culture daily. Behind every issue, however, is a person—a person made in the image of God. This new ERLC Podcast series, “How to Handle,” will tackle tough issues for today with the hopes of equipping the church on how to handle the topic, care for those struggling with sin and temptation, and care for those who have been hurt.
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We live in a world where issues arise in the news and culture daily. Behind every issue, however, is a person—a person made in the image of God. This new ERLC Podcast series, “How to Handle,” will tackle tough issues for today with the hopes of equipping the church on how to handle the topic, care for those struggling with sin and temptation, and care for those who have been hurt.
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Parenting is hard work. But many Christian parents don’t realize that it actually involves spiritual warfare. In fact, Ephesians 6 says we don’t wrestle against flesh and blood but heavenly principalities. At the ERLC National Conference, Phillip Bethancourt shed light on how this plays out in parenting in his talk, Family Feud: Parenting and Spiritual Warfare. We hope this message equips you to be intentional in your parenting.
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Sally Lloyd-Jones joins Russell Moore to talk about her bestselling children's book, The Jesus Storybook Bible. Lloyd-Jones shares ways for parents to engage the hearts and minds of their children with the beautiful story of the Gospel.
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Many of us have made mistakes and chosen sin in a moment, only to find ourselves in a situation that will transform our entire lives. For many young men and women, this means an unplanned pregnancy. At Evangelicals for Life, Amy Ford, who started a ministry for single and unwed mothers, shared her testimony about God’s work in the midst of an unplanned pregnancy when she was 19. We hope you are encouraged by her message.
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Glenn Stanton is the director of family formation studies at Focus on the Family and spends a lot of time with those he disagrees with about issues of sexuality, but they are also those he calls “friend.” At the ERLC National Conference, his talk “Loving my LGBT Neighbor,” encouraged us as Christians to befriend, love, and speak truth to all of our neighbors because of the way Jesus did the same for us when we were opposed to him. We hope this message encourages you to reach out to the neighbors God has put around you.
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Dr. Robert George is a respected scholar, thinker, and Christian leader. At the ERLC’s Leadership Summit, Dr. George gave a talk titled “Jesus Loves the Little Children: The Pro-Life Movement and Racial Reconciliation” in which he showed the connection between the cause of life, poverty, and family disintegration. These are issues that transcend race and require us to band together for the sake of transformation. We hope this talk educates and equips you as you uphold human dignity.
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Scott Klusendorf has a passion for defending the cause of life in the public square and helping others to do the same. At Evangelicals for Life, he gave a talk that laid out pro-life arguments from sheer reason that also line up with Scripture. We hope this talk equips you to persuade others that all of life is valuable.
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Adoption is incredible and a beautiful picture of the gospel. Yet, it can come with significant challenges. Sharen Ford, an expert in foster care and adoption at Focus on the Family, shares about this in her talk, “Are you mentally healthy enough; Preparing for adoption’s hardships.” We hope you are challenged by this message.
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Kevin Smith is a gifted communicator, especially when it comes to talking about racial unity within the church. Speaking from his experience, he shares about being a black pastor in a predominantly white church. His story is helpful for us as we seek to foster diversity in our churches. We hope you’re encouraged by this message.
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The Word of God is sharper than a two-edged sword and will often bring about division when the truth is taught. One of these areas we see this most prominently in our culture is when it comes to marriage. Jim Daly, in his talk “Reconcilable Differences: Building Bridges with Those Who Disagree About Marriage,” helps us see how we can lovingly interact with people who take stances that are opposite than ours.
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We hear a lot of talk about diversity these days, but few of us have stopped to think about why it matters. At the ERLC National Conference, Glenn Packiam, in his talk, “Race and human flourishing; Embracing diversity for the good of all people,” demonstrates that we champion diversity because God has created us as a diverse people. We hope this message stirs your heart to celebrate God’s good design.
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There’s perhaps no more contentious issue in our modern culture than that of what the Bible teaches about homosexuality. As Christians, we want to be able to answer this question lovingly, confidently, and truthfully. Sam Allberry, who wrestle with same-sex attraction himself, answered some hard questions at the ERLC National Conference. We hope this message equips you to speak the truth in love.
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Many people only associate protecting babies with pro-life issues. And while being pro-life is about advocating for life in and out of the womb, it’s about much more, including celebrating the beauty of diversity. At the Evangelicals for Life conference, Jackie Hill Perry addressed this topic in a challenging and helpful message. We hope you enjoy it.
Life matters at every age and stage of development. Join the ERLC and Focus on the Family and we discuss important issues pertaining to life at the 2018 Evangelicals for Life. Keep an eye out here for more information.
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Marriage is a good gift from God. Yet, it’s often elevated to the point that singles are left out. At the ERLC National Conference, Jennifer Marshall, in her talk "How Singles Can Contribute to a Marriage Culture," points out that single have a valuable role to play. We hope you’re encouraged by this message.
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Many Christians retreat from the cultures around them because they’re afraid of compromising. But at the ERLC’s National Conference, J.D. Greear, in his talk How Can Churches Engage the Public Square without Compromising the Gospel?, gives us wisdom about being in but not of the world. Living like our Savior will mean actively loving the world. We hope you find courage from this message.
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We’ve reached a tipping point regarding family in our culture. Our society is ravaged by destroyed marriages and dysfunctional families. At the ERLC National Conference, Dennis Rainey said this is an incredible opportunity for Christian marriages and families. We hope this message strengthens you to be a faithful witness to those you live among.
Hear Dennis Rainey and other speakers at the fourth annual ERLC National Conference on "Parenting: Christ-Centered Parenting in a Complex World" on August 24-26, 2017 in Nashville, TN.
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Our culture is obsessed with sex—but in many of the wrong ways. Thankfully, God has designed and has spoken about his intentions in creating sex. Danny Akin, at the ERLC National Conference, says that God is “pro-sex” and discusses the good boundaries God has place on this gift for the good of his people. We hope this message is helpful to you.
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Many pastors are afraid to speak to cultural issues, which is a detriment to the flock they’re shepherding. More importantly, there’s a lack of discipleship that trains Christians to think biblically about the issues of our neighborhoods. A panel of pastors, including Jimmy Scroggins, David Prince, Robby Gallaty, and Bryan Loritts gave helpful advice about these topics at the ERLC National Conference. We hope you’re encouraged by this message.
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There’s a lot of talk about those in their 20’s and 30’s, more commonly known as “Millennials.” Stereotypes often pit these young adults as lazy and incompetent. But at the ERLC’s National Conference, a panel of trusted leaders speaks to the strengths of Millennials, while not overlooking their weaknesses. We hope you find this conversation helpful.
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Today’s society is a confused one, even when it comes to basic matter of sex and gender. So at the ERLC’s National Conference, Denny Burk addressed attendees with an important message titled A gospel-centered assessment of gender identity, transgender, and polygamy. We hope this message will equip you to talk to your neighbors with the compassion of Christ.
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Tony Evans is a spiritual giant and a mentor to many through his ministry, especially when it comes to the area of racial reconciliation. At the ERLC’s Leadership Summit, his message titled, Oneness Embraced: Racial Reconciliation, the Kingdom, and Justice, painted a hopeful picture of how God will unite his church from every tribe, tongue, and nation. We hope this message gives you a greater heart for diversity.
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Human dignity is a paramount issue in our culture, and it’s imperative that Christians do whatever we can to stand for life. At the Evangelicals for Life Conference, Russell Moore showed how the gospel calls us to be advocates for all of life. We hope this message equips you to stand for life.
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Many people often think that thoughtful interaction with the arts is only for certain “creative” types. But Karen Swallow Prior, Mike Cosper, Alissa Wilkinson, and Steven Bush help us see that the arts are for all people, and the gospel shapes how Christians interact with them. We hope you enjoy this message.
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There’s no denying that we live in an overly sexualized society—and if the church doesn’t address these issues, the world will. At the ERLC National Conference, Ben Stuart, who has years of experience with college students, spoke to this topic in his talk: God, Guys, and Girls – Pursuing Sexual Purity in a Porn Culture. We hope this talk strengthens you to pursue purity.
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Developing a heart for and practice of racial reconciliation is one of the most needed works in the church. D.A. Horton’s talk, For the City – Race, Urban Ministry, and Cultural Engagement, at the ERLC National Conference will help us as Christians think biblically about loving and serving our neighbors and working within the church to promote diversity. We hope you’re challenged by this message.
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There’s no doubt about the major role that sports play in our society. So, it’s only fitting that the topic was addressed at the ERLC National Conference. David Prince, who is an avid lover of baseball and college football, discussed how Christians can view and use sports as a means of discipleship and a way to engage with those around us. We hope you find this podcast helpful.
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Many issues in today’s culture must be addressed by Christians, especially leaders within the church. At the ERLC National Conference, Andrew Walker hosted a panel about a few of those issues. The panel, Sexuality, Religious Liberty, and Cultural Engagement, featured Jennifer Marshall, Barrett Duke, and Erik Stanley. We hope this episode will help you think biblically about engaging with these important topics.
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The legalization of abortion has meant the tragic death of millions of babies over the years. March for Life is a peaceful protest of this atrocity and a way to proclaim the inherent value of every human life. At the Evangelicals for Life Conference, Jeanne Mancini, herself a Catholic, shared about the importance of an evangelical presence at this March and in this movement. We hope this episode educates and equips you to keep on marching for life.
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The theme of diversity is undeniable in the Bible. God never intended for us to be a monolithic people. Thabiti Anyabwile addressed this issue in his message “The Image of God and Racial Reconciliation: A Biblical Theology of Kingdom Diversity” at the ERLC’s Leadership Summit. We hope this message will encourage you to promote and celebrate diversity in your church.
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How do Christians respond to a culture that increasingly condemns what the Bible calls “good” and “right”? At the ERLC’s National Conference, Dr. Mohler gave a talk titled “Aftermath: Ministering In A Post-Marriage Culture,” where he addressed how we can be faithful to the gospel in the midst of this moral revolution.
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Garrett Kell was living for pleasure and found himself in an unexpected situation. At Evangelicals for Life 2016, Kell shared his story of finding out his girlfriend was pregnant, assisting her in seeking out an abortion, and being pursued and forgiven by the God of the universe.
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At the ERLC’s National Conference, Bryan Loritts, a pastor in California, spoke about the necessity of Christians crossing ethnic lines and investing in others who are different than us. His message, Right Color, Wrong Culture: Pursuing Multi-ethnic Cultural Engagement, is a must-listen, especially in our current cultural climate. This message will equip you to build relationships that look more like God’s intention for the church.
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Increasingly, the evangelical church is being associated with extremism. At the ERLC National Conference, Gabe Lyons reminds us that continuing to seek truth in Scripture will enable us to be bold when faced with this opposition and confusion. We hope this message gives you courage to live with convictional kindness as a Christian.
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Millennials are the next generation to lead the church in cultural issues, so how they handle the pro-life movement is crucial. Briana Stensrud, Mollie Hemingway, Trillia Newbell, Alison Howard, and Andrew Walker discuss the conflicts that arise with this issue and how millennials can engage well.
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What does embracing diversity as a church look like? At the ERLC Leadership Summit, Jim Richards helps us understand what it’s like to develop a church that looks like heaven. We hope this message gives you a vision for the church that more closely resembles the Kingdom of God.
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There are more than 400,000 children in the U.S. foster care system. At the ERLC Evangelicals for Life Conference, Sharen Ford challenges the church to bring stability to children within a system that knows change all too well.
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Following Christ is more than an intellectual assent. At the ERLC Leadership Summit, Afshin Ziafat shares his story of what it meant to leave the Islam faith to follow Christ. We hope that you’re encouraged to follow Christ more faithfully because of Afshin’s testimony
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At the 2014 ERLC National Conference on "The Gospel, Homosexuality, and the Future of Marriage," Greg Smalley shares the importance of building a health marriage.
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In a competition-driven culture, Christians can be confused about how to take part and still honor Christ. At the ERLC National Conference, Greg Thornbury, the president of King’s College, challenged the church to be innovative like Abel rather than stagnant like Cain.
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How do we begin to change the status quo when the church is racially divided on Sunday mornings? At the ERLC Leadership Summit, pastor Fred Luter helped us uncover the root of this issue.
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Christians often find it difficult to engage the brokenness in our culture. At the ERLC National Conference, pastor and rapper Trip Lee simply called us to the task of being faithful in public.
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Media and pop culture play a large role in how racial issues in our country are portrayed. At the Leadership Summit, several guest including Trip Lee, Jason Cook, Robbie Seay, and David Prince gave their insight on how everything from hip-hop to sports contribute to racial reconciliation.
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Trying to navigate our way through this ever changing and challenging culture that we live in can be difficult. At the ERLC National Conference, Robby Gallaty gave a message titled, “Making Disciples who Engage Culture.” He says that a reformation of the 21st century is dependent upon the return of discipleship
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The pro-life movement is often viewed as an isolated issue, even within Christian culture. At our Evangelicals for Life Conference, David Platt gave a message titled, “Jesus Loves the Little Children: Connecting the Sanctity of Life and the Great Commission.” Here, Platt argues that fighting for the unborn has everything to do with fighting for salvation. We hope you find this message helpful.
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Learning how to live out the gospel in every aspect of our lives—even waving to a neighbor—is a vital part of engaging culture. This conversation with Daniel Patterson, D.A. Horton, Jared Wilson, Matt Anderson, Trevin Wax and Jackie Hill Perry at the 2016 ERLC National Conference discusses where everyday life and cultural engagement intersect. We hope you find this message helpful.
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One of the hardest segments of the population to reach with the gospel are those who think they are Christians because of where they were born and raised. Cultural Christianity has long deceived people into thinking they know Jesus in a saving way. Matt Chandler, at the 2016 National Conference, addresses this topic in his talk, “Unbuckling the Bible Belt: Cultural Engagement in the Capital of Cultural Christianity.”
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At the 2015 National Conference, Jim Daly talks about speaking with grace and truth in the public square.
Do you ever wonder why the love of movies and stories and television seems innate? Stories can affect our souls in profound ways. At the 2016 National Conference, Mike Cosper addresses this in his talk, “The Stories We Tell: How TV and Movies Long for and Echo the Truth.”
The upcoming Presidential election—and it’s unprecedented nature—has many pastors wondering what their responsibility is when it comes to politics. At our 2015 National Conference, Phillip Bethancourt moderated a panel of pastors, which included J.D. Greear, Jimmy Scroggins, Matt Carter and D.A. Horton, asking them how and if a church should engage politically.
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Many people, including Christians, struggle with same-sex attraction and are hard-pressed to find hope in the midst of it. Jackie Hill Perry’s testimony and wisdom regarding this struggle is one of remarkable grace. She spoke at the ERLC’s National Conference with a message titled, “How Does The Gospel Equip Christians Who Struggle with Same-Sex Attraction?”
At an ERLC event titled, “The Gospel and Racial Reconciliation,” Trillia Newbell gave a presentation titled, “United: Captured by God’s Vision for Diversity” that was born from her own experience with a close-knit group of friends.
Be inspired and equipped to stand up for human dignity at Evangelicals for Life. Join us and Focus on the Family in Washington D.C. before the March for Life next January.
David Platt's address at the 2015 National Conference was titled "End It: The Power of the Gospel to Address the Crisis of Human Trafficking."
Is it OK to be gay? It’s an important question that Christians must answer and one that Russell Moore, Rosaria Butterfield, Jackie Hill Perry, Christopher Yuan, and Sam Allberry discussed on a panel at the 2014 National Conference titled “Is It Okay To Be Gay? A Candid Conversation on Christians and Same-Sex Attraction”.
In a year of political turmoil and unrest in many cultures, the 2016 National Conference helped bring some clarity to weighty and confusing topics. Based on Russell Moore’s book, “Onward: Engaging the Culture Without Losing the Gospel,” this event addressed topics from movies to politics to parenting. Today’s podcast features feedback about the conference from several ERLC staff members: Dan Darling, Phillip Bethancourt, Jason Thacker, and Elizabeth Graham. We hope you enjoy this conversation.
In 2015, the ERLC hosted a much-needed Leadership Summit on “The Gospel and Racial Reconciliation.” Russell Moore gave an important keynote address titled “Black, and White, and Red All Over: Why Racial Reconciliation is a Gospel Issue.”
The first ERLC conference in 2014, “The Gospel, Homosexuality, and the Future of Marriage,” was well received and exceeded expectations. Part of this is because we’re are living in world that is confused about these topics. Sherif Girgis helped shed some light on how to think about marriage in his talk, “Better Together: Marriage and the Common Good.”
In early 2016, the ERLC partnered with Focus on the Family to host Evangelicals for Life—a pro-life gathering held in conjunction with the March for Life. Charmaine Yoest, a longtime champion for the rights of the preborn, gave an address titled, “Dignity and destiny: Women and abortion in the 21st century.”
In 2014 the ERLC hosted it’s first national conference, titled, “The Gospel, Homosexuality, and the Future of Marriage.” Christopher Yuan shared an inspiring message of redemption, grace and transformation, as he told the story of how the Lord worked through his mother’s persevering prayers.
At the 2016 Evangelicals for Life conference, Dr. Russell Moore moderated a panel discussing the future of the pro-life movement.The panelists include Kelly Rosati, Jim Daly, Charmaine Yoest, and Samuel Rodriguez. They give insight into the pro-life movement and offer suggestions for how we can move forward in a gospel-centered manner as we talk about the sanctity of human life.
At the 2016 Evangelicals for Life conference, Daniel Darling moderated a panel discussing how to shape a pro-life, whole-life Christian ethic. The panelists included John Stonestreet, Trillia Newbell, Karen Swallow Prior, Emily Colson and Ron Sider. They discuss how being pro-life doesn’t mean championing for unborn life alone, but rather, advocating for life at all stages, regardless of race, age and level of ability.
Recent events have left the people of the United States reeling and hurting. Violence and bloodshed has erupted on our streets, revealing the racial tension that still exists today. In 2015, the ERLC hosted a Leadership Summit to address the topic of racial reconciliation. Rapper and pastor, Trip Lee, gave a message called: “Rise: Calling the next generation to racial reconciliation.”
In the summer of 2015, Russell Moore addressed thousands of church leaders and planters in Nashville, TN about engaging the culture with the convictional kindness of the gospel.
2015 brought about major changes in the U.S. In the fall, the ERLC hosted an event right after the Supreme Court issued it’s sweeping ruling about same-sex marriage. Mike Goeke, a pastor in San Francisco, used his own experience to address the topic, “Practical steps for same-sex attraction ministry in the church.”
Russell Moore hosts Michael Gerson, Ross Douthat, Erick Erickson and Ross Douthat at the ERLC's 2015 National Conference for a panel discussion about the state of evangelical political engagement.
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J.D. Greear preached this message at the ERLC's inaugural National Conference in 2014, title "The Gospel, Homosexuality, and the Future of Marriage."
In October of 2014, the ERLC hosted its inaugural National Conference at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN. The conference was titled “The Gospel, Homosexuality, and the Future of Marriage”. Dr. Moore sat down with Rosaria Butterfield to discuss her book, Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert. Rosaria shares her story and how she was brought out of a lesbian relationship and into the one community she never thought she’d be a part of, the church.
The ERLC Podcast highlights content from past conferences and events, featuring leading voices in the church and public square.
In October of 2014, the ERLC hosted its inaugural National Conference at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN. The conference was titled “The Gospel, Homosexuality, and the Future of Marriage”. David Platt addressed those in attendance about how the Great Commission is to be carried out in singleness and in marriage. Platt serves as the president of the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention.
The ERLC Podcast highlights content from past conferences and events, featuring leading voices in the church and public square.
In August, 2015, the ERLC hosted its annual National Conference at the Music City Center in Nashville, TN. The conference focused on how the gospel relates to politics.
In this episode, Russell Moore gives his Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission inagural address at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. About 200 key evangelical and political leaders were there as Moore cast his vision for the future kingdom work of the ERLC.