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Send us a Text Message.In today's enlightening episode of "Capitol Conversations," Alexis and her guests delve into the heart of educational legislation with seasoned experts, Represenatives Sonia Galaviz and Chris Mathias, both of whom have diverse expertise in their educational and professional backgrounds. Our guests, instrumental in shaping Idaho's educational framework, discuss their roles and how they're working to impact education in Idaho. They shed light on the intricate processes behind lawmaking, introduce valuable resources for citizen participation, and offer an insider's view on hot-topic issues facing education today. We also tackle the components of the funding formula debate, the controversy over school vouchers, and the changing dynamics within the Capitol. Join us for an insightful look into Idaho's education system, complete with practical takeaways for proactive citizens and curious minds. Stay tuned to empower your understanding of educational policies that could shape the future of our schools. #EducationPolicy #IdahoLegislature #PublicSchools Connect with Representative Sonia Galaviz: https://www.soniagalaviz.com/ and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soniaforidaho/Connect with Representative Chris Mathias: https://mathiasforidaho.com/ and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mathiasforidaho/Connect with Alexis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.alexis.morgan/ and her website: https://www.thealexismorgan.com/Find Alexis on Instagram and JOIN in the conversation: https://www.instagram.com/the.alexis.morgan/ Utilize Alexis and her awesome skills. Check out her website: https://www.thealexismorgan.com/
Dive into the captivating world of politics with hosts Emily and Jacob as they sit down for an enlightening conversation with Congressman John. In this podcast, Congressman John shares riveting tales from his extraordinary life, unveiling his diverse career paths, the pivotal moments that led him into politics, and the unique experiences he's encountered during his tenure in Congress. Delving deeper, the trio explores Congressman John's bold decision to pursue a Senate seat, uncovering the motivations and aspirations behind this pivotal move. Amidst the serious political discourse, Emily and Jacob unveil lesser-known, fascinating tidbits about Congressman John, offering listeners an entertaining glimpse into the personal side of this influential figure.
We are in a season of transition at the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission after Russell Moore's move to Christianity Today. The team in D.C. is changing as well, and so we wanted to bring you a final show with the current team: Jeff Pickering, Chelsea Patterson Sobolik, and Travis Wussow.This show will air in two parts with reflections on the ERLC's work in Washington and a conversation with David French of The Dispatch about religious liberty, pro-life policy, and January 6th. Listen to part one here.The motivating aim of Capitol Conversations was to foster a new evangelical imagination for political engagement and we hope it's done that for you. On behalf of all of us at the ERLC in Washington, thanks for listening.In the meantime, stay subscribed to Capitol Conversations as there will surely and soon be something new on this channel. And be sure to check out The ERLC Podcast as well, with new episodes from Nashville released every Friday.Guest BiographyDavid French is senior editor of The Dispatch. He's also a columnist for Time. He's the author of Rise of ISIS: A Threat We Can't Ignore, and Divided We Fall: America's Secession Threat and How to Restore Our Nation, among others.Resources from the ConversationConnect with David French's work at The DispatchRead issues of David's newsletter, The French Press, on the topics discussedLiberty Gained and Power Lost from January 10, 2020Punitive Intolerance Is No Way to Preserve Pluralism from July 6, 2021How To Be Pro-Life in Joe Biden's America from February 7, 2021The Institutionalist Case for Reversing Roe v. Wade from July 27, 2021Only the Church Can Truly Defeat a Christian Insurrection from January 10, 2021January 6 and the Awesome Power of Republican Cognitive Dissonance from July 1, 2021Read 4 important SCOTUS cases for life and religious liberty: looking back and looking ahead by Chelsea Patterson SobolikWatch ERLC's event from July 29, 2021: Baptists and the Court: A Review of Recent SCOTUS DecisionsWatch the NYT video about January 6th that David recommended: Inside the Capitol Riot: An Exclusive Video InvestigationListen to the short podcast series from The Dispatch that Travis recommended: The Hangover with Chris StirewaltWatch Russell Moore's conversation with Jeff Pickering about January 6th: Chaos at the Capitol: A Conversation about Conspiracies and ViolenceRead How the ERLC advocates on the Hill by Chelsea Patterson SobolikSubscribe to ERLC's Policy Newsletter
We are in a season of transition at the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission after Russell Moore's move to Christianity Today. The team in D.C. is changing as well, and so we wanted to bring you a final show with the current team: Jeff Pickering, Chelsea Patterson Sobolik, and Travis Wussow. This show will air in two parts with reflections on the ERLC's work in Washington, D.C., and a conversation with David French of The Dispatch about religious liberty, pro-life policy, and January 6th.The motivating aim of Capitol Conversations was to foster a new evangelical imagination for political engagement and we hope it's done that for you. On behalf of all of us at the ERLC in Washington, D.C., thanks for listening.In the meantime, stay subscribed to Capitol Conversations as there will surely and soon be something new on this channel. And be sure to check out The ERLC Podcast as well, with new episodes from Nashville released every Friday.Guest BiographyDavid French is senior editor of The Dispatch. He's also a columnist for Time. He's the author of Rise of ISIS: A Threat We Can't Ignore, and Divided We Fall: America's Secession Threat and How to Restore Our Nation, among others.Resources from the ConversationRead David French's work at The DispatchRead How the ERLC is advocating for Southern Baptists in Washington, D.C. by Jeff PickeringRead How the ERLC advocates on the Hill by Chelsea Patterson SobolikRead Why do we send advocacy letters in D.C.? by Chelsea Patterson Sobolik and Jeff PickeringListen to our favorite episodesChelsea: Melissa Ohden on Surviving AbortionJeff: Kenneth Bae, the longest held U.S. prisoner in North Korea, on hope in a hard labor campTravis: Matti Friedman on the Middle East after the Abraham AccordsInterns: Staff Roundtable with our spring 2020 intern on her semester in D.C. and how the pandemic changed everything and the episode when Brooke was an intern Year in Review with the 2018 InternsRead about the issues we highlightedChelsea: China's Main Threat Is a Moral OneJeff: Citing ERLC brief, SCOTUS protects religious libertyTravis: SBA issues new safe harbor for small Paycheck Protection loansSubscribe to ERLC's Policy Newsletter
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 JeffJeff 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 ContentPolicy Staff with Explainer: Beccera's Troubling Nomination for the Department of Health and Human ServicesJason Thacker and Josh Wester with Should Amazon be able to ban books?Joe Carter with Understanding ethical systems: Virtue ethicsCultureThe U.S. coronavirus vaccines aren't all the sameChurch Leaders Say Johnson & Johnson Shot Should Be Avoided If Alternatives AvailableGov. Greg Abbott says it is now time to open Texas 100%, end statewide mask mandateTexas, Mississippi to lift mask mandates, let all businesses reopen at full capacityDolly 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 IraqHundreds of Nigerian schoolgirls released days after kidnappingIt's March 4th: Biden is still presidentHouse cancels Thursday session as FBI, Homeland Security warn of threat to CapitolCheetos Residue Helps Police Crack Burglary CaseLunchroomLindsay: Jimmy Fallon and John LegendJosh: Father - Daughter time in spring weatherBrent: Local newspapers- The Tennessean Connect with us on Twitter@ERLC@jbwester@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsCaring 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?
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 ConversationERLC Podcast with Josh Wester, Lindsay Nicolet, and Brent LeatherwoodCapitol Conversations with Jeff Pickering, Chelsea Patterson Sobolik, and Travis WussowWeeklyTech with Jason ThackerThis Week's PromosCheck out The Good Book CompanyLearn more and apply at ERLC.com/internshipsMake an end of year donation at ERLC.com/donateFrom the Highlights ConversationWhat Hong Kong reveals about the future of China by Travis WussowThe tension of technology: Hope and fear in the digital age by Jason ThackerHidden in Plain Sight: a call to bring hope and help to victims of abuse, winter edition of LIGHT MagazineWatch The Pearl Brown DocumentaryLooking for Truth in Post-Election America by Russell MooreFavorite BooksBrent | A Time to Build by Yuval LevinChelsea | Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund + A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War by Joseph LoconteLindsay | Spy Novels by Daniel SilvaTravis | The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III by Peter Baker and Susan GlasserJason | The Technological Society by Jacques EllulJosh | Politics after Christendom by David VanDrunenFavorite PodcastsBrent | The RemnantChelsea | Office LadiesLindsay | Crime JunkieJeff | The Jamie Weinstein ShowJason | In Machines We TrustJosh | More PerfectFavorite NewslettersJeff | Axios Sports by Kendall BakerTravis | Jonah Goldberg's Friday G-FileJason | The Economist Espresso
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 ConversationERLC Podcast with Josh Wester, Lindsay Nicolet, and Brent LeatherwoodCapitol Conversations with Jeff Pickering, Chelsea Patterson Sobolik, and Travis WussowWeeklyTech with Jason ThackerThis Week's PromosCheck out The Good Book CompanyLearn more and apply at ERLC.com/internshipsMake an end of year donation at ERLC.com/donateFrom the Highlights ConversationWhat Hong Kong reveals about the future of China by Travis WussowThe tension of technology: Hope and fear in the digital age by Jason ThackerHidden in Plain Sight: a call to bring hope and help to victims of abuse, winter edition of LIGHT MagazineWatch The Pearl Brown DocumentaryLooking for Truth in Post-Election America by Russell MooreFavorite BooksBrent | A Time to Build by Yuval LevinChelsea | Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund + A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War by Joseph LoconteLindsay | Spy Novels by Daniel SilvaTravis | The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III by Peter Baker and Susan GlasserJason | The Technological Society by Jacques EllulJosh | Politics after Christendom by David VanDrunenFavorite PodcastsBrent | The RemnantChelsea | Office LadiesLindsay | Crime JunkieJeff | The Jamie Weinstein ShowJason | In Machines We TrustJosh | More PerfectFavorite NewslettersJeff | Axios Sports by Kendall BakerTravis | Jonah Goldberg's Friday G-FileJason | The Economist Espresso
On this special episode of WeeklyTech, 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 ConversationERLC Podcast with Josh Wester, Lindsay Nicolet, and Brent LeatherwoodCapitol Conversations with Jeff Pickering, Chelsea Patterson Sobolik, and Travis WussowWeeklyTech with Jason ThackerThis Week’s PromosCheck out The Good Book CompanyLearn more and apply at ERLC.com/internshipsMake an end of year donation at ERLC.com/donateFrom the Highlights ConversationWhat Hong Kong reveals about the future of China by Travis WussowThe tension of technology: Hope and fear in the digital age by Jason ThackerHidden in Plain Sight: a call to bring hope and help to victims of abuse, winter edition of LIGHT MagazineWatch The Pearl Brown DocumentaryLooking for Truth in Post-Election America by Russell MooreFavorite BooksBrent | A Time to Build by Yuval LevinChelsea | Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund + A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War by Joseph LoconteLindsay | Spy Novels by Daniel SilvaTravis | The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III by Peter Baker and Susan GlasserJason | The Technological Society by Jacques EllulJosh | Politics after Christendom by David VanDrunenFavorite PodcastsBrent | The RemnantChelsea | Office LadiesLindsay | Crime JunkieJeff | The Jamie Weinstein ShowJason | In Machines We TrustJosh | More PerfectFavorite NewslettersJeff | Axios Sports by Kendall BakerTravis | Jonah Goldberg’s Friday G-FileJason | The Economist Espresso
The right to vote is at the heart of our nation's grand pursuit of a more perfect Union. Though restricted at the founding, this right was secured more fully through the dedicated advocacy of suffragettes and civil rights activists. In 2020, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment which secured the right to vote for women.“The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. . . . Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.” - Amendment XIX, Constitution of the United States of AmericaOn this episode of Capitol Conversations on Election Day 2020, Chelsea Paterson Sobolik commemorates this centennial with interviews covering the history, the role of faith, and the meaning of the Women's Suffrage movement. The conversations with a historian, a seminarian, and a lawyer also highlight inspirational role models and why it's important for women to be engaged in the public square.This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of The Christmas We Didn't Expect by David Matthis. Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com. Guest BiographyAndrea Turpin is an Associate Professor of History at Baylor University. She is the author of A New Moral Vision: Gender, Religion, and the Changing Purposes of American Higher Education, 1837-1917. Dr. Turpin received an A.B. at Princeton University, an M.A. at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. at the University of Notre Dame. Missie Branch is the Assistant Dean of Students to Women and Director of Graduate Life at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS). Years ago, Missie and her husband, Duce, co-planted a church in Philadelphia, PA where she served as a pastor's wife, a children's ministry director, and a women's ministry leader. Missie and Duce have four children.Palmer Williams is a Founding Partner of The Peacefield Group where she specializes in legal and policy analysis related to international human rights, sanctity of life, non-profit operations and government affairs. She earned her Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt Law School and her B.A. in Political Science and Community Development from Vanderbilt University. Palmer and her husband, Joseph, have two sons, Jack and Henry, and live in Nashville, TN.Resources from the ConversationRead more: What we can learn from the road to the 19th Amendment by Palmer WilliamsGo deeper: How the Gospels show that Jesus values women by Rebecca McLaughlinLearn more about the 19th Amendment from the National Constitution CenterLearn more about Missie Branch's work at Women around Southeastern SeminaryLearn more about Dr. Andrea Turpin's work at Baylor University's History Department Download the Courage and Civility Church KitCheck out The Good Book CompanySubscribe to ERLC's Policy Newsletter
In recent years, the Chinese government has escalated its persecution of religious minorities. The communist regime is using totalitarian tactics of forced labor, mass sterilization, and pervasive surveillance targeting Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang. Since 2017, China has detained more than one million Uyghurs in concentration camps. Countering China morally for these atrocities is a key part of the ERLC's international engagement. To continue that work, Jeff Pickering and Chelsea Patterson Sobolik welcomed Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian of Axios to share her reporting on China.“China is committing a cultural genocide against an ethnic minority and the world is basically, hardly even blinking. And that matters because this shows the kind of government, and the kind of ideology, that is driving what will be the most powerful country later in the 21st century.”– Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Axios ChinaGuest BiographyBethany Allen-Ebrahimian is the China reporter at Axios, where she covers China's influence in the United States and abroad. Before joining Axios, she served as the lead reporter for the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists' China Cables project, a major leak of classified Chinese government documents revealing the inner workings of mass internment camps in Xinjiang. She also previously worked as a national security reporter for The Daily Beast and as an editor and reporter for Foreign Policy magazine. Allen-Ebrahimian holds a Masters in East Asian studies from Yale University. She is the author of the weekly Axios China newsletter. Resources from the ConversationConnect with Bethany on Twitter | @BethanyAllenEbrSign up for Bethany's newsletter | Axios ChinaRead Bethany's reporting on China's human rights abuses | U.S. sanctions Chinese officials over Uighur hhuman rights abuses + Disney's Mulan was filmed in Xinjiang amid cultural genocide + China is censoring Hollywood's imaginationWatch ERLC's webinar | China's Rising Threat to Human RightsThe U.S. should oppose China's forced labor practices by Chelsea Patterson SobolikHow the Chinese Communist Party is persecuting Uyghur Muslims by Chelsea Patterson Sobolik and Michael SobolikDownload the Courage and Civility Church KitSubscribe to ERLC's Policy Newsletter
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 DanaDana 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: @dhmccainERLC ContentRussell Moore with What is the basis for Christian ethics?Josh Wester with A closer look at the judicial philosophy of Amy Coney BarrettAmanda 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 officialsCulturePOTUS 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-19Senior Pentagon leadership quarantining after exposure to coronavirusCDC Acknowledges Coronavirus Can Spread Via Airborne Transmission2020 vice presidential debateTrump says he won't do next presidential debate after it goes virtual, Biden still wants town hallTropical Storm Delta breaks record as it moves toward Gulf Coast, could become hurricaneLottie Moon Christmas Offering total exceeds goal at $159.5MAfter 3,000 years, Tasmanian devils are returning to Australian mainlandLunchroomLindsay: Coronavirus Church Closures Are Not PersecutionJosh: How Things Have Changed: Reflections of a Millennial Pastor in a Gen Z WorldBrent: Reminder to spend intentional time resting.Connect with us on Twitter@ERLC@jbwester@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsCaring 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.
Jeff Pickering and Travis Wussow welcomed California pastor Rolland Slade to the roundtable to talk about his journey from business to the pulpit, his new role as Chairman of the SBC Executive Committee, and how his church in San Diego has built ministry partnerships with their city government officials.“I think we're in the middle of something happening to bring us back to being the church God wanted us to be.” – Rolland Slade, Senior Pastor of Meridian Baptist Church and SBC Executive Committee ChairmanGuest BiographyA native of San Diego, California, Pastor Rolland E. Slade has been married to the former Adrienne C. Jewell since 1981, and is the proud father of Rolland “Jay”, Ryan, and Alexandra. Pastor Rolland accepted his call into the ministry in 1987 and he shares that story in our conversation. In January 2004 Pastor Rolland was installed as the Senior Pastor of the Meridian Baptist Church. Since that time the Meridian Church has experienced the revitalization of their membership as well as ministries. The church has become involved in several key community partnerships on initiatives ranging from child welfare, violence prevention, personal health, and now efforts to help house the homeless. In June 2020, Pastor Slade was elected as the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee chairman, making history as the SBC EC's first African American to serve as chair.Resources from the ConversationLearn more about Rolland Slade, Senior Pastor of Meridian Baptist ChurchRead the Baptist Press article about Slade's election | In historic election, SBC Executive Committee elects first African American chairRead the San Diego Union Tribune article about their homeless ministry | A village of tiny houses coming to El Cajon church siteKeep up with the ERLC's work regarding Covid-19Download the Courage and Civility Church KitDownload the Caring Well Hiring GuideSubscribe to ERLC's Policy Newsletter
Jeff Pickering and Travis Wussow welcome Israel based journalist and award winning author Matti Friedman to talk about the Middle East after the Abraham Accords. This episode was recorded at the end of September.Guest BiographyMatti Friedman is a journalist and contributor to the New York Times Op-Ed Section and the author of multiple award-winning books. His 2016 book, Pumpkinflowers: A Soldier's Story of a Forgotten War, is a memoir about his time serving in the Israli military and was chosen as a New York Times' Notable Book and as one of Amazon's 10 best books of the year. Matti's first book, The Aleppo Codex, is an investigation into the strange fate of an ancient Bible manuscript, and his most recent book, published in 2018, is the Spies of No Country, the story of Israel's first intelligence agents in 1948. Friedman is a former Associated Press correspondent, and his work as a reporter has taken him from Israel to Lebanon, Morocco, Moscow, and Washington, D.C. He was born in Toronto and lives in Jerusalem with his family.Resources from the ConversationLearn more about Matti at mattifriedman.comCheck out Matti's booksThe Aleppo CodexPumpkinflowersSpies of No CountryRead ERLC's Explainer: Israel signs pacts with Bahrain and the United Arab EmiratesDownload the Courage and Civility Church KitDownload the Caring Well Hiring GuideSubscribe to ERLC's Policy Newsletter
Jeff Pickering and Travis Wussow welcome Andrew Bunnell of Biblical Ministries Worldwide to the roundtable for a wide ranging conversation on religious freedom. The discussion covers various misconceptions about this freedom and how we can chart a path forward that advances the Kingdom of God and the common good of our neighbors in our country. Andrew speaks with a wealth of experience on the mission field as a church planter and knowledge of the history of how government policy treats this foundational human right.Guest BiographyAndrew Bunnell has invested his life evangelizing the lost and planting and revitalizing churches in more than forty countries across Eurasia, Africa, and North America. After twenty years with Baptist International Missions, he now serves as General Director Designate at Biblical Ministries Worldwide. Andrew is also pursuing a PhD at the University of Washington at Seattle focused on the global role of religion in shaping culture and politics. In 2000, he married his childhood sweetheart, Sarah. They have three children: Joseph, Jackson and Elizabeth.Resources from the ConversationConnect with AndrewLearn more about Biblical Ministries WorldwideListen to Andrew's Podcast Liberty.EarthLearn more about the Supreme Court cases Travis mentioned: Citing ERLC brief, SCOTUS protects religious libertyLearn more about navigating the tension of religious liberty during the pandemic: A Q&A for churches on government restrictions with a religious liberty attorneyLearn more about John Leland: How a Baptist preacher helped ensure religious libertyDownload the Courage and Civility Church KitDownload the Caring Well Hiring GuideSubscribe to ERLC's Policy Newsletter
If you're like most pastors or church leaders, you're probably facing difficult questions this fall. Questions like “How can I advocate for important issues without hindering my gospel witness?” and “What responsibilities do we have to engage in this current moment?” Jeff Pickering and Chelsea Patterson Sobolik welcome Daryl Crouch and Catherine Parks to the roundtable to talk about these issues and share about a new free resource from the ERLC, the Courage and Civility Church Toolkit.This toolkit, with curriculum and sermon drafts, explores how Christians should think through issues of our day as they see the chaotic culture around us. It gives pastors and church leaders a helpful path to walk with their congregations through this polarized moment. Download your free copy today.Guest BiographyDaryl Crouch currently serves as the pastor of Greenhill Church in Mt. Juliet, TN where he and his wife live with their 3 children. With a Masters of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, Daryl has a couple decades of ministry experience and writes frequently for several publications, including writing the content in the church kit, as well as frequently on his personal blog, crosstied.org.Catherine Parks writes and lives in Nashville, TN, with her husband, two children, and a cute dog named Ollie. She's the author of Empowered, Strong and Real: The Surprising Secret to Deeper Relationships, a collection of biographies for middle-grade readers. You can find more of Catherine's writing at cathparks.comResources from the ConversationDownload the Courage and Civility Church KitRead Catherine's article | Are we teaching our children civility with our lives?Faith and Healthy Democracy: Introduction with Paul Miller and Brent LeatherwoodWhite Paper: Faith and Healthy Democracy Full Report: Faith and Health Democracy Subscribe to ERLC's Policy Newsletter
On this edition of Conversations with Clint, Rep. Owlett outlines key issues addressed by the state House during its Sept. 1-2 session. The issues include election reforms; ensuring local control for school sports, activities and spectators; the failed attempt to override the governor’s veto of a bill to end his COVID-19 emergency declaration; and the challenges facing the restaurant industry.
On this edition of Conversations with Clint, Rep. Owlett outlines key issues addressed by the state House during its Sept. 1-2 session. The issues include election reforms; ensuring local control for school sports, activities and spectators; the failed attempt to override the governor’s veto of a bill to end his COVID-19 emergency declaration; and the challenges facing the restaurant industry.
As another term of the Supreme Court comes to a close, the justice’s rulings give Christians a lot to consider as we think about our engagement in the public square. The consequential decisions came on issues ranging from religious liberty to abortion jurisprudence to civil rights law. Russell Moore and the ERLC filed amicus briefs in a number of these cases as advocates before the high court. Join us for a round up of the Supreme Court’s 2019-2020 term as Moore reflects on what the rulings mean for the future of these critical issues.Russell Moore is president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. The ERLC is the moral and public policy entity of the nation’s largest Protestant denomination.The Wall Street Journal has called Moore “vigorous, cheerful, and fiercely articulate.” He was named in 2017 to Politico Magazine’s list of top fifty influence-makers in Washington, and has been profiled by such publications as the Washington Post and the New Yorker.His latest book, The Storm-Tossed Family: How the Cross Reshapes the Home, was named Christianity Today’s 2019 Book of the Year. This prestigious award was also conferred upon Moore’s previous book, Onward: Engaging the Culture Without Losing the Gospel, by Christianity Today in 2016. In addition to these titles, he has also written Adopted for Life: The Priority of Adoption for Christian Families and Churches and Tempted and Tried: Temptation and the Triumph of Christ.Prior to his election in 2013, Moore served as provost and dean of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, where he also taught theology and ethics. He currently serves as visiting professor of ethics at Southern, Southeastern, and New Orleans Baptist seminaries.A native Mississippian, Moore and his wife Maria are the parents of five sons.Jeff Pickering serves as Policy Communications Director in the ERLC's 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 ERLC's 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 one year old son and enjoy living on Capitol Hill.Support the show (http://www.faithandlaw.org/donate)
Politics, Government, polarity of the news and social media, why Congress introduce laws designed to fail, what its like to work on Capitol Hill for the ERLC, the now frenzy pace of the news cycle, Trump and the news, religion and politics, surviving a heart attack at age 40, why he is pursuing his PhD in Public Theology, and more. Matt is a PhD student, podcaster, and writer. Most content focuses on the intersection of religion and politics. His current podcast projects include as cohost of Crossing Faiths: A Christian & a Muslim Talk Religion & Politics, and as associate producer of a forthcoming legal podcast from WORLD Radio. A native of West Virginia, Matt previously served as a Policy Director for the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) in Washington, D.C. The ERLC is the public policy arm of The Southern Baptist Convention, America’s largest organization of Protestant Christian churches with over 46,000 congregations nationwide. Through broadcasting and government relations, a 17 year career with the ERLC provided Matt with a front seat to the nation’s debates involving religion and politics (2001-2018). After 8 years in Washington, Matt relocated to the Nashville, TN area where he is pursuing a Ph.D. in public theology via Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (Wake Forest, NC). Alongside, he writes and consults at the intersection of religion and the public square. Matt holds an M.A. in Ethics and Public Affairs from George Mason University and a B.A. in Business & Administration from Belmont University. Matt’s experience includes participation with the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Roundtable, as co-chair of the Congressional Working Group and later on the Steering Committee. The IRF Roundtable is perhaps the most politically and religiously diverse gathering in DC, uniting across deeply held divisions to advance a most basic human right—religious freedom—around the globe. Matt was also the founding host & producer of the ERLC’s Capitol Conversations podcast for 4 years, interviewing other advocates and policy makers including members of Congress and ambassadors. Matt has been published at The Wall Street Journal, ERLC.com and in a collaborative contribution to a chapter in the academic title, The Rhetoric of Religious Freedom in the United States (2017), “Persuasive Ambassadors: The Southern Baptist Commitment to Religious Freedom for All”. Matt and his wife, Crystal (a nurse practitioner), currently live with their daughter in the greater Nashville, TN area (Lebanon, TN). When not hanging out with family or thinking about religion and politics, he enjoys restaurants and cooking with his wife, serving his local church as an audio nerd, and occasionally bangs on his vintage drums kit from the 1960’s. The Kent Lapp Podcast Show Links: Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/vfv2vgw Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y8yd2gcc Overcast: https://tinyurl.com/y8veuoxl Castbox: https://tinyurl.com/y8vwheqt Youtube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/vvp3n67 Podcast Trailer: https://youtu.be/TVFsBJlbUJ4 About Kent Lapp: http://kentlapp.com/about/ Subscribe for Email Updates: http://kentlapp.com/the-kent-lapp-podcast/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kentlapp Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kentlapp/ Email: TheKentLappPodcast@gmail.com
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 A Supreme Court surprise Explainer: What you need to know about the Bostock v. Clayton County Supreme Court case SEBTS trustees cut tuition, salaries in COVID-19 economic downturn Red Cross to begin testing donor blood for Covid-19 antibodies Bald men may be hit harder by coronavirus, scientists fear Number of COVID-19 patients in Tennessee hospitals is highest ever, Vanderbilt study says Harvard, Yale and 5 other Ivy League schools will not require SATs or ACTs for admissions next year Parliament's approval of NI abortion laws ‘one of the darkest days in NI' Twitter adds ability to record audio in tweets Starbucks Planning To Close 400 Stores Lunchroom Lindsay: Time for some worship: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfW2mkkMTAg;="" A Way With Words Josh: Floor is Lava;="" don't="" --="" new="" game="" shows Jeff: Biography on Frederick Douglass by David Blight Chelsea: C.S. Lewis books, Mere Christianity, Screwtape Letters Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC @jbwester @LeatherwoodTN @LindsNicolet Sponsors Beautifully Distinct: Conversations with Friends on Faith, Life, and Culture, edited by Trillia Newbell (The Good Book Company) ERLC Highlights – subscribe for curated content from the ERLC's editors delivered straight to your inbox
ERLC President Russell Moore joins the roundtable to catch up with Jeff Pickering, Chelsea Patterson Sobolik, and Travis Wussow, on some of the big stories in American life from the past three months. This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of Talking Points: Abortion by Dr Lizzie Ling & Vaughan Roberts Resources from the Conversation Subscribe to Dr. Moore's new newsletter and podcast What should churches do as they consider reopening after the coronavirus? by Daniel Patterson and Jenn Kintner A Q&A for churches on government restrictions with a religious liberty attorney by Jeff Pickering What George Floyd's Death Should Remind Us About Justice and the Gospel by Russell Moore Subscribe to the ERLC's Capitol Conversations
ERLC President Russell Moore joins the roundtable to catch up with Jeff Pickering, Chelsea Patterson Sobolik, and Travis Wussow, on some of the big stories in American life from the past three months. This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of Talking Points: Abortion by Dr Lizzie Ling & Vaughan Roberts Resources from the Conversation Subscribe to Dr. Moore’s new newsletter and podcast What should churches do as they consider reopening after the coronavirus? by Daniel Patterson and Jenn Kintner A Q&A for churches on government restrictions with a religious liberty attorney by Jeff Pickering What George Floyd’s Death Should Remind Us About Justice and the Gospel by Russell Moore Subscribe to the ERLC’s Capitol Conversations
Jeff Pickering and Travis Wussow welcome Dr. Kevin Smith to the podcast to talk about the killing of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia and why Christians should lament this tragedy and work to seek justice in their communities. This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of Talking Points: Abortion by Dr Lizzie Ling & Vaughan Roberts. Guest Biography Dr. Kevin Smith leads the staff of the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware. He has experience as a pastor, chaplain, church planter, conference speaker, and short-term missionary. He has studied at Hampton University, the Church of God Theological Seminary, and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, subsequently serving on Southern's faculty for over a decade. In 2015, while serving the Highview Baptist Church in Louisville (KY), he was elected president of the Kentucky Baptist Convention. Kevin and his wife, Patricia, have three adult children and two great-nephews. His hobbies include whatever sports his kids were playing and riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. His ministry is animated by Jesus' prayer for the unity of His followers in John 17. Resources from the Conversation Connect with Dr. Smith on Twitter @smithbaptist Learn more about the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware Listen to the New York Time's The Daily episode on the shooting of Arbery Listen to Slate's What Next episode on the corruption of justice in this case Read the AJC explainer | What we know so far about the Ahmaud Arbery shooting Read Russell Moore's article | The Killing of Ahmaud Arbery and the Justice of God Read Baptist Press report by Diana Chandler | Video of Ahmaud Arbery shooting inflames tensions in south Georgia town Read The Dispatch explainer by David French | A Vigilante Killing in Georgia Subscribe to the ERLC's Capitol Conversations
Jeff Pickering and Travis Wussow welcome Dr. Kevin Smith to the podcast to talk about the killing of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia and why Christians should lament this tragedy and work to seek justice in their communities. This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of Talking Points: Abortion by Dr Lizzie Ling & Vaughan Roberts. Guest Biography Dr. Kevin Smith leads the staff of the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware. He has experience as a pastor, chaplain, church planter, conference speaker, and short-term missionary. He has studied at Hampton University, the Church of God Theological Seminary, and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, subsequently serving on Southern’s faculty for over a decade. In 2015, while serving the Highview Baptist Church in Louisville (KY), he was elected president of the Kentucky Baptist Convention. Kevin and his wife, Patricia, have three adult children and two great-nephews. His hobbies include whatever sports his kids were playing and riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. His ministry is animated by Jesus’ prayer for the unity of His followers in John 17. Resources from the Conversation Connect with Dr. Smith on Twitter @smithbaptist Learn more about the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware Listen to the New York Time’s The Daily episode on the shooting of Arbery Listen to Slate’s What Next episode on the corruption of justice in this case Read the AJC explainer | What we know so far about the Ahmaud Arbery shooting Read Russell Moore’s article | The Killing of Ahmaud Arbery and the Justice of God Read Baptist Press report by Diana Chandler | Video of Ahmaud Arbery shooting inflames tensions in south Georgia town Read The Dispatch explainer by David French | A Vigilante Killing in Georgia Subscribe to the ERLC’s Capitol Conversations
Over the past two weeks, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on two important cases for religious liberty. The court convened via conference call, due to the coronavirus pandemic, and as such, the public could listen live for the first time in history. Josh Wester, from the ERLC's Nashville office, joins Jeff Pickering, Chelsea Patterson Sobolik, and Travis Wussow, to discuss the cases critical for conscience rights, Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey Berru and Little Sisters of the Poor v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of Talking Points: Abortion by Dr Lizzie Ling & Vaughan Roberts Guest Biography Joshua B. Wester serves as Chair of Research in Christian Ethics. In this role, he provides analysis, content, and counsel on ethical issues to advance the ERLC's internal and external needs, directs research and content development for the President, and coordinates the ERLC's academic partnerships. He holds an M.Div from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is currently pursuing a Th.M. in Public Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Josh is married to McCaffity, and they have two children. Resources from the Conversation 5 Supreme Court cases to keep your eye on by Policy Staff Read Josh's article | The Supreme Court hears arguments on the ‘ministerial exception' Read Jeff's article | Little Sisters of the Poor ask the Court to protect their religious liberty, again Check out more of Josh's articles and podcasts Learn more about BECKET, a non-profit, public-interest legal and educational institute with a mission to protect the free expression of all faiths. Subscribe to the ERLC Podcast Subscribe to the ERLC's Capitol Conversations
Over the past two weeks, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on two important cases for religious liberty. The court convened via conference call, due to the coronavirus pandemic, and as such, the public could listen live for the first time in history. Josh Wester, from the ERLC’s Nashville office, joins Jeff Pickering, Chelsea Patterson Sobolik, and Travis Wussow, to discuss the cases critical for conscience rights, Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey Berru and Little Sisters of the Poor v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of Talking Points: Abortion by Dr Lizzie Ling & Vaughan Roberts Guest Biography Joshua B. Wester serves as Chair of Research in Christian Ethics. In this role, he provides analysis, content, and counsel on ethical issues to advance the ERLC’s internal and external needs, directs research and content development for the President, and coordinates the ERLC’s academic partnerships. He holds an M.Div from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is currently pursuing a Th.M. in Public Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Josh is married to McCaffity, and they have two children. Resources from the Conversation 5 Supreme Court cases to keep your eye on by Policy Staff Read Josh’s article | The Supreme Court hears arguments on the ‘ministerial exception’ Read Jeff’s article | Little Sisters of the Poor ask the Court to protect their religious liberty, again Check out more of Josh’s articles and podcasts Learn more about BECKET, a non-profit, public-interest legal and educational institute with a mission to protect the free expression of all faiths. Subscribe to the ERLC Podcast Subscribe to the ERLC’s Capitol Conversations
Jeff Pickering, Chelsea Patterson Sobolik, Steven Harris, and Travis Wussow wrap up 2019 with highlights from our advocacy work and end of year recommendations. Capitol Conversations will be off the air for the next two weeks for Christmas and back in January for a month long series on human dignity leading up to the 2020 March For Life. Resources from the Conversation APPLY TODAY for ERLC's Internship Program Chelsea's Recommendations Article: 3 ways the Church can advocate for birthmothers by Brittany Salmon and Jenn Hesse Book: Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport and The Common Rule by Justin Early Podcast: Office Ladies with Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey Journalist: David Brooks of The New York Times Jeff's Recommendations Article: How you can pray for those suffering in North Korea by Dani Park Book: The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt Podcast: The Bulwark Podcast with Charlie Sykes Journalist: David French of The Dispatch Steven's Recommendations Article: What Does the Gospel have to do with Politics? by Russell Moore Book: Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi Journalist: Charles Blow of The New York Times Travis's Recommendations Article: 10 requests for church leaders from a sexual abuse survivor by Susan Codone Book: Identity by Francis Fukuyama Podcast: Hacks on Tap with David Axelrod and Mike Murphy Journalist: Jonah Goldberg of The Dispatch ERLC | Capitol Conversation Podcast
Jeff Pickering, Chelsea Patterson Sobolik, Steven Harris, and Travis Wussow wrap up 2019 with highlights from our advocacy work and end of year recommendations. Capitol Conversations will be off the air for the next two weeks for Christmas and back in January for a month long series on human dignity leading up to the 2020 March For Life. Resources from the Conversation APPLY TODAY for ERLC’s Internship Program Chelsea’s Recommendations Article: 3 ways the Church can advocate for birthmothers by Brittany Salmon and Jenn Hesse Book: Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport and The Common Rule by Justin Early Podcast: Office Ladies with Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey Journalist: David Brooks of The New York Times Jeff’s Recommendations Article: How you can pray for those suffering in North Korea by Dani Park Book: The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt Podcast: The Bulwark Podcast with Charlie Sykes Journalist: David French of The Dispatch Steven’s Recommendations Article: What Does the Gospel have to do with Politics? by Russell Moore Book: Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi Journalist: Charles Blow of The New York Times Travis’s Recommendations Article: 10 requests for church leaders from a sexual abuse survivor by Susan Codone Book: Identity by Francis Fukuyama Podcast: Hacks on Tap with David Axelrod and Mike Murphy Journalist: Jonah Goldberg of The Dispatch ERLC | Capitol Conversation Podcast
This week marks a milestone for the ERLC's podcast from Washington, DC as we publish the 100th episode of Capitol Conversations. Jeff Pickering welcomes the founder and former host Matt Hawkins back to the studio for a top 10 countdown of our favorite episodes. Guest Biography Matthew Hawkins career spans 18 years at the intersection of religion and politics, including over a decade of broadcasting and podcasting experience and eight years in government relations. Most recently he served in Washington, D.C. as a policy director for the ERLC. After eight years in Washington he is pursuing a PhD in public theology while working as a podcaster, writer, and consultant. Matt remains an Associate Fellow with the ERLC's Research Institute and serves as a board member for One America Movement, an initiative to bring Americans together across racial, religious, political and geographic divides to address pressing social problems. His writing has appeared at The Wall Street Journal, ERLC.com, and ReligiousFreedomInstitute.org. Matt holds an M.A. in Philosophy (Ethics and Public Affairs) from George Mason University, a B.B.A from Belmont University, and lives with his family in the Nashville area. Resources from the Conversation 10 | Bruce Ashford: Letters to an American Christian, published July 2018 9 | August Profiles: Justin Giboney on Christian compassion and conviction in politics, published August 2019 8 | Meet the staff of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, published June 2018 7 | David French on the rise of alt-right white supremacist terrorism, published August 2019 6 | Canon & Culture: episode with Syrian Christians 5 | Kenneth Bae, the longest held U.S. prisoner in North Korea, on hope in a hard labor camp, published July 2019 4 | Northern Dreamer, Southern Dreamer, published January 2018 3 | Melissa Ohden on Surviving Abortion, published February 2019 2 | A conversation about Charlottesville, published August 2017 1 | A Story of Criminal Justice Reform: How the First Step Act Became Law, published February 2019 Matt's new podcast: Crossing Faiths ERLC | Capitol Conversation Podcast
This week marks a milestone for the ERLC’s podcast from Washington, DC as we publish the 100th episode of Capitol ...
This week marks a milestone for the ERLC’s podcast from Washington, DC as we publish the 100th episode of Capitol Conversations. Jeff Pickering welcomes the founder and former host Matt Hawkins back to the studio for a top 10 countdown of our favorite episodes. Guest Biography Matthew Hawkins career spans 18 years at the intersection of religion and politics, including over a decade of broadcasting and podcasting experience and eight years in government relations. Most recently he served in Washington, D.C. as a policy director for the ERLC. After eight years in Washington he is pursuing a PhD in public theology while working as a podcaster, writer, and consultant. Matt remains an Associate Fellow with the ERLC’s Research Institute and serves as a board member for One America Movement, an initiative to bring Americans together across racial, religious, political and geographic divides to address pressing social problems. His writing has appeared at The Wall Street Journal, ERLC.com, and ReligiousFreedomInstitute.org. Matt holds an M.A. in Philosophy (Ethics and Public Affairs) from George Mason University, a B.B.A from Belmont University, and lives with his family in the Nashville area. Resources from the Conversation 10 | Bruce Ashford: Letters to an American Christian, published July 2018 9 | August Profiles: Justin Giboney on Christian compassion and conviction in politics, published August 2019 8 | Meet the staff of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, published June 2018 7 | David French on the rise of alt-right white supremacist terrorism, published August 2019 6 | Canon & Culture: episode with Syrian Christians 5 | Kenneth Bae, the longest held U.S. prisoner in North Korea, on hope in a hard labor camp, published July 2019 4 | Northern Dreamer, Southern Dreamer, published January 2018 3 | Melissa Ohden on Surviving Abortion, published February 2019 2 | A conversation about Charlottesville, published August 2017 1 | A Story of Criminal Justice Reform: How the First Step Act Became Law, published February 2019 Matt’s new podcast: Crossing Faiths ERLC | Capitol Conversation Podcast
This week marks a milestone for the ERLC’s podcast from Washington, DC as we publish the 100th episode of Capitol ...
Returning from summer travels, Jeff, Steven, Travis, and Chelsea are back together around the table and to discuss the ERLC's policy priorities for the fall. One item from earlier in the year that has yet to recieve a vote in the House is the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. This ought to shock the conscience. Today, September 10, Republican members of House are hosting a hearing on this legislation and the moral insanity of leaving these vulnerable infants outside the protection of the law. Jeff and Chelsea welcome pro-life and adoption advocate Melissa Ohden, who was herself born-alive after a failed abortion attempt at seven months gestation, to Capitol Conversations to share her story. Her story is an awesome testament to God's grace, the power of forgiveness, and the inherent dignity every person deserves no matter how small. Guest Biography Melissa Ohden is the survivor of a failed saline infusion abortion in 1977. She's a pro-life and adoption advocate, and has a Master's Degree in Social work, and has worked in the fields of substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence and sexual assault counseling, and child welfare. She's testified before the U.S. House of Representatives, the Senate and the Australian Parliament. Melissa founded the Abortion Survivors Network, which seeks to educate the public about failed abortions and survivors, while providing for emotional, mental, and spiritual support to abortion survivors. Resources from the Conversation Melissa Ohden's Website | MelissaOhden.com Melissa's book “You Carried Me” ERLC | What's happening with the debate on infanticide in Congress? by Policy Staff ERLC 2019 National Conference | Caring Well
Returning from summer travels, Jeff, Steven, Travis, and Chelsea are back together around the table and discuss the ERLC’s policy priorities for the fall. One item from earlier in the year that has yet to recieve a vote in the House is the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. This ought to shock the conscience. Today, September 10, Republican members of House are hosting a hearing on this legislation and the moral insanity of leaving these vulnerable infants outside the protection of the law. Jeff and Chelsea welcome pro-life and adoption advocate Melissa Ohden, who was herself born-alive after a failed abortion attempt at seven months gestation, to Capitol Conversations to share her story. Her story is an awesome testament to God’s grace, the power of forgiveness, and the inherent dignity every person deserves no matter how small. Guest Biography Melissa Ohden is the survivor of a failed saline infusion abortion in 1977. She’s a pro-life and adoption advocate, and has a Master’s Degree in Social work, and has worked in the fields of substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence and sexual assault counseling, and child welfare. She’s testified before the U.S. House of Representatives, the Senate and the Australian Parliament. Melissa founded the Abortion Survivors Network, which seeks to educate the public about failed abortions and survivors, while providing for emotional, mental, and spiritual support to abortion survivors. Resources from the Conversation Melissa Ohden’s Website | MelissaOhden.com Melissa’s book “You Carried Me” ERLC | What’s happening with the debate on infanticide in Congress? by Policy Staff ERLC 2019 National Conference | Caring Well
The 2020 presidential election kicked off with double header debates this summer for the Democratic Party's nomination. As Christians, we want to approach these debates and each election thoughtfully to engage as well-informed citizens. Longtime politico, Brent Leatherwood joins Jeff Pickering around the Capitol Conversations table to talk about his recent article about the history of presidential debates and what we need to know going into 2020. Guest Biography Brent Leatherwood serves as the Director of Strategic Partnerships. Before coming to the ERLC, he served as the executive director of the Tennessee Republican Party from December 2012 to December 2016, where he managed the organization's campaign apparatus at the federal, state and local levels. In addition, Brent has worked on Capitol Hill as a senior legislative aide to former Rep. Connie Mack (R-Fla). He and his wife Meredith have three children and are members of The Church at Avenue South, where Brent serves as a deacon. Resources from the Conversation Article by Brent | What you should know about the presidential debates ABC News | Here's how the first 2020 Democratic debates work Book Review on Jonathan Leeman's "How the Nations Rage" | How should Christians navigate politics? ERLC | Capitol Conversation Podcast
The 2020 presidential election kicked off with double header debates this summer for the Democratic Party’s nomination. As Christians, we want to approach these debates and each election thoughtfully to engage as well-informed citizens. Longtime politico, Brent Leatherwood joins Jeff Pickering around the Capitol Conversations table to talk about his recent article about the history of presidential debates and what we need to know going into 2020. Guest Biography Brent Leatherwood serves as the Director of Strategic Partnerships. Before coming to the ERLC, he served as the executive director of the Tennessee Republican Party from December 2012 to December 2016, where he managed the organization’s campaign apparatus at the federal, state and local levels. In addition, Brent has worked on Capitol Hill as a senior legislative aide to former Rep. Connie Mack (R-Fla). He and his wife Meredith have three children and are members of The Church at Avenue South, where Brent serves as a deacon. Resources from the Conversation Article by Brent | What you should know about the presidential debates ABC News | Here’s how the first 2020 Democratic debates work Book Review on Jonathan Leeman’s "How the Nations Rage" | How should Christians navigate politics? ERLC | Capitol Conversation Podcast
This episode of Capitol Conversations was recorded live in Birmingham, Alabama from the 2019 annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention. This episode consists of three brief conversations with ERLC staff and local church leaders at the ERLC booth about the value of cooperation as a convention of churches. The episode finishes with highlights from Russell Moore's address on the floor of the convention. Guest Biography Daniel Patterson serves as ERLC's Vice President for Operations and Chief of Staff. In these roles, he directs the executive office of the president, public relations, and helps drive operations across the organization. He completed an MDiv and PhD in systematic theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife Molly have been married since 2010, and together they have three children. @DLPatterson Dean Inserra is the founding and lead pastor of CITYCHURCH, where he leads the vision and preaching. Dean was called to start a church in his hometown of Tallahassee and is passionate to see a worldwide impact made for Jesus. Dean graduated from Liberty University and attended Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. He holds a MA in Theological Studies from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and is pursuing a D.Min from Southern Seminary. @deaninserra Ashlyn Portero is originally from Tallahassee and loves calling the city home. She began attending CITYCHURCH in 2009 and joined the staff in 2011, and currently serves as one of the Executive Directors, overseeing and supporting staff and day-to-day ministry operations. Ashlyn graduated from Florida State University in 2010 with a B.A. in English and is currently a student at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary online. She loves seeing the Gospel change lives and enjoys helping people connect at CITYCHURCH. @ashlynportero Resources from the Conversation 2019 SBC Annual Meeting Caring Well Initiative 2019 SBC Resolutions 2019 SBC ON DEMAND VIDEO: Gospel Above All Dean & Ashlyn's church | CITYCHURCH 10 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Southern Baptists by Russell Moore ERLC | Capitol Conversation Podcast
This episode of Capitol Conversations was recorded live in Birmingham, Alabama from the 2019 annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention. This episode consists of three brief conversations with ERLC staff and local church leaders at the ERLC booth about the value of cooperation as a convention of churches. The episode finishes with highlights from Russell Moore’s address on the floor of the convention. Guest Biography Daniel Patterson serves as ERLC’s Vice President for Operations and Chief of Staff. In these roles, he directs the executive office of the president, public relations, and helps drive operations across the organization. He completed an MDiv and PhD in systematic theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife Molly have been married since 2010, and together they have three children. @DLPatterson Dean Inserra is the founding and lead pastor of CITYCHURCH, where he leads the vision and preaching. Dean was called to start a church in his hometown of Tallahassee and is passionate to see a worldwide impact made for Jesus. Dean graduated from Liberty University and attended Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. He holds a MA in Theological Studies from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and is pursuing a D.Min from Southern Seminary. @deaninserra Ashlyn Portero is originally from Tallahassee and loves calling the city home. She began attending CITYCHURCH in 2009 and joined the staff in 2011, and currently serves as one of the Executive Directors, overseeing and supporting staff and day-to-day ministry operations. Ashlyn graduated from Florida State University in 2010 with a B.A. in English and is currently a student at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary online. She loves seeing the Gospel change lives and enjoys helping people connect at CITYCHURCH. @ashlynportero Resources from the Conversation 2019 SBC Annual Meeting Caring Well Initiative 2019 SBC Resolutions 2019 SBC ON DEMAND VIDEO: Gospel Above All Dean & Ashlyn’s church | CITYCHURCH 10 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Southern Baptists by Russell Moore ERLC | Capitol Conversation Podcast
This episode of Capitol Conversations was recorded live in Birmingham, Alabama from the 2019 annual meeting of the Southern Baptist ...
This episode of Capitol Conversations was recorded live in Birmingham, Alabama from the 2019 annual meeting of the Southern Baptist ...
The ERLC publishes a legislative agenda at the beginning of each year to outline the issues and policies we will focus on in our work in Washington, D.C. to serve Southern Baptists and advance the common good. The ERLC policy team, with Lauren Konkol joining the Capitol Conversations roundtable for the first time, talk about our 2019 Legislative Agenda. The team also discusses the new 116th Congress and what to expect in the year ahead. Resources from the Conversation ERLC 2019 Legislative Agenda Here's how the ERLC advocates for you in Washington, D.C. | Article by Jeff Pickering ERLC Public Policy Team 2019 Evangelicals For Life
America voted. Who won? Who lost? And what does it all mean for the country and for the issues Southern Baptists care about? For this special episode of Capitol Conversations, Jeff Pickering is joined by Travis Wussow and Brent Leatherwood the morning after Tuesday's elections to discuss what happened in the 2018 midterms. Resources from the Conversation ERLC Article | How should Christians approach election day? by Brent Leatherwood ERLC Article | Why we should follow Paul's example in our political moment by Patrick Schreiner ERLC Article | 3 things you need to know about the states voting on abortion referendums by Eric Mayo Capitol Conversations Episode | State Ballots and Split Juries Capitol Conversations Episode | The 2018 midterms with Brent Leatherwood New York Times | Live Election Results Dashboard ERLC Conference | 2019 Evangelicals For Life iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in
Justice Delayed is Justice Denied: Pursuing Criminal Justice Reform. Capitol Conversations is pleased to air the audio from a workshop convened the MLK50 conference hosted by the ERLC and the Gospel Coalition in Memphis, TN. ERLC's Matt Hawkins moderates a panel on criminal justice reform featuring Ed Copeland, James Kirkwood, Heather Rice-Minus and Julie Warren. Special thanks to Right On Crime, the sponsor of this workshop at MLK50. Full archive of MLK50 media. Courtesy: The Gospel Coalition Right On Crime Memphis Christian Pastors Network Prison Fellowship Guest bios Pastor James Kirkwood – Presently Executive Director of the Memphis Christian Pastors Network who has lengthy history as both a pastor and a police officer. Ed Copeland is Senior Pastor of New Zion Baptist Church in Rockford, Illinois, and a Council member of The Gospel Coalition. Heather Rice-Minus is Vice President of government affairs at Prison Fellowship Ministries. Julie Warren is State Director of Tennessee and Kentucky at Right on Crime. Julie's career includes work in the U.S. Senate, the U.S. DOJ, as a defense litigator, and in the Attorney General's office if West Virginia. iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in
Justice Delayed is Justice Denied: Pursuing Criminal Justice Reform. Capitol Conversations is pleased to air the audio from a workshop ...
Justice Delayed is Justice Denied: Pursuing Criminal Justice Reform. Capitol Conversations is pleased to air the audio from a workshop ...
This week I am introducing you to what Capitol Conversations is, why I decided to put together this podcast, and introduce you to my best friend, and a VERY big Trump supporter; Victoria Belden. Some language used on this podcast is not intended for children, and we will continue to use our freedom of speech to speak about issues and individuals as we wish. With that being said, we are respectful of each other, political ideologies, and encouraging healthy debate and conversations that lead to better understanding of those we have disagreements with.
Matt Hawkins and Travis Wussow discuss the plight of Christians and other religious minorities in Iraq and the Trump Administration's decision to lift sanctions on Sudan with Gavin Gramstad of The Nehemiah Group. Plight of Religious Minorities in Iraq and Sudan Guest: Gavin Gramstad of The Nehemiah Group ERLC Policy Brief: Advocating relief for victims of the Islamic State genocide House OKs aid for ISIS survivors – ERLC A brief introduction to the just war tradition: Just war and terrorism – ERLC Religious persecution a sad reality: State Department releases 2016 IRF report – ERLC Pray for the persecuted church in Sudan and South Sudan – ERLC iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in
Matt Hawkins and Travis Wussow discuss the plight of Christians and other religious minorities in Iraq and the Trump Administration’s ...
Matt Hawkins and Travis Wussow discuss the plight of Christians and other religious minorities in Iraq and the Trump Administration’s ...
Travis Wussow moderates a panel event on Capitol Hill to discuss the implications of the Supreme Court's opinion in Trinity Lutheran. Cohosted by the ERLC and the Alliance Defending freedom, the conversation features attorney David Cortman, Rep. Vicky Hartzler (MO-4), Kevin Smith of the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware, and Russell Moore. Guest bios David Cortman, ADF Rep. Vicky Hartzler, U.S. House of Representatives Russell Moore, ERLC Kevin Smith, BCM/D Case resources Trinity Lutheran content via ERLC.com Top quotes from the Trinity Lutheran Supreme Court win Previous podcast episode on Trinity Lutheran with ADF attorney Erik Stanley Case explainer from ADF Case coverage by SCOTUSBlog ERLC's amicus brief (PDF) iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in
Travis Wussow moderates a panel event on Capitol Hill to discuss the implications of the Supreme Court’s opinion in Trinity ...
Travis Wussow moderates a panel event on Capitol Hill to discuss the implications of the Supreme Court’s opinion in Trinity ...
A preview of a new podcast from the ERLC. Capitol Conversations is hosted by Matthew Hawkins and Travis Wussow from the ERLC offices in Washington, D.C.
A preview of a new podcast from the ERLC. Capitol Conversations is hosted by Matthew Hawkins and Travis Wussow from the ...
A preview of a new podcast from the ERLC. Capitol Conversations is hosted by Matthew Hawkins and Travis Wussow from the ...
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