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S2 Ep. 12: Albert Mohler on the SBC, ERLC, Abuse Reform and More Jared Cornutt and Griffin Gulledge sit down with SBTS President Albert Mohler for a wide ranging conversation about many issues around the SBC. Is it right to say the SBC had a sexual abuse crisis? What are the implications of the law amendment regarding church leadership? What is the the role of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) and its future? What about the ongoing challenges of race and reconciliation?   The Baptist Review exists for Southern Baptists to engage in good faith discussion about the issues, current events, and questions that matter in our Convention. To follow the conversation, read The Baptist Review online at www.thebaptistreview.com Thanks to our podcast sponsor: Communio Learn more about how Communio can train and equips your church to evangelize through the renewal of healthy relationships, marriages, and the family. ----more---- Follow us on X Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram  

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.

In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Dr. Willy Rice, Senior Pastor of Calvary Church in Clearwater, Florida, to discuss what has gone wrong with the ERLC, the need for renewed trust through financial transparency, the law amendment, and what's in store for this year's SBC annual meeting in Dallas, Texas.   Dr. Willy Rice, and his wife, Cheryl, are invested in building relationships to bring people to dynamic life in Christ! Willy has pastored churches in the south eastern United States for more than 35 years, and he has a passion for teaching the Word of God in an engaging and understandable way. Willy was called, licensed and ordained to preach at Calvary under the leadership of Dr. Bill Anderson, who pastored Calvary Church for 27 years. Willy Rice returned to Calvary in 2004 to lead the church he considered his home. Dr. Willy Rice is a graduate of Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama with a B.A. degree (1985) and the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree (1990) and a Doctor of Ministry degree (1996). Willy and Cheryl have three children, Amanda, Anna, and Stephen, and six beautiful grandchildren.   Learn more about Dr. Willy Rice's work: https://calvary.us/about/our-team https://erlc.com/people/willy-rice/   ––––––   Follow Center for Baptist Leadership across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/BaptistLeaders Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/people/Center-For-Baptist-Leadership/61556762144277/ Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/c-6157089 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@CenterforBaptistLeadership Website – https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/   To book William for media appearances or speaking engagements, please contact him at media@centerfor­baptistleadership.org.   Follow Us on Twitter: William Wolfe - https://twitter.com/William_E_Wolfe Richard Henry - https://twitter.com/RThenry83   Renew the SBC from within and defend the SBC from those who seek its destruction, donate today: https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/donate/   The Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast is powered by American Reformer, recorded remotely in the United States by William Wolfe, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to the Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast: Distribute our RSS Feed – https://centerforbaptistleadership.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/center-for-baptist-leadership/id1743074575 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0npXohTYKWYmWLsHkalF9t Amazon Music // Audible – https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9ababbdd-6c6b-4ab9-b21a-eed951e1e67b BoomPlay – https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcasts/96624 TuneIn – Coming Soon iHeartRadio – https://iheart.com/podcast/170321203 Listen Notes – https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/center-for-baptist-leadership-center-for-3liUZaE_Tnq/ Pandora – Coming Soon PlayerFM – https://player.fm/series/3570081 Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-center-for-baptist-leaders-5696654 YouTube Podcasts – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFMvfuzJKMICA7wi3CXvQxdNtA_lqDFV

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.

Jon talks about the new Pope Robert Prevost who was just elected Pope Leo XIV, also the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission for the Southern Baptist Convention, & what to positively do in our current social crisis over institutional legitimacy and changing demographics. Order Against the Waves: Againstthewavesbook.comCheck out Jon's Music: jonharristunes.comFREE WEBSITE DESIGN: resurrectiondesign.co/matterTo Support the Podcast: https://www.worldviewconversation.com/support/Become a Patronhttps://www.patreon.com/jonharrispodcastFollow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonharris1989Follow Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonharris1989/Our Sponsors:* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code HARRIS for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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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. 

In this episode, Nate Akin and Albert Mohler discuss potential issues facing the SBC 2025 such as: the CP and funds toward legal fees, the Credentials Committee, ERLC, revised business and financial plan, the squishy left and slanderous right, and more.

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.

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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Resources to Click· “Too Busy with Woke Stuff”: The All Too (In)Visible and Inconsequential ERLC” – Megan Basham· CBL Podcast Episode 24: Can the ERLC Be Saved? - William Wolfe, David Schrock, Megan Basham Jon Whitehead, Dave Mitzenmacher, John Michael LaRue & Grant Newman·  3.46 Megan Basham, David Schrock, Trent Hunter • Interview • “Shepherds for Sale·  “Senator Mike Lee: Obama Might Create Government Program to Pay for Contraception” – Joel Gehrke· “Sen. Mike Lee observes ‘March for Life' by introducing Four Bills to Close Loopholes in Federal Pollicy” – Charlie Schill· “Senate Blocks Lee's Vote to Defund Planned Parenthood” – Sarah Ferris· “Lee Introduces Pro-Life Legislation for March for Life” – Mike Lee· “Respect for Marriage Act: Why Religious Liberty Deserves Protection and My Amendment Will Provide It” – Mike Lee·  2025 ERLC Public Policy Agenda· “The Top 25 Most Influential Washington Women Under 35” – National Journal· “The 25 Staffers Who Make Capitol Hill Run” – The Hill· “The Nursemaids of National Conseraism: At a conference on the future of the right, women are a resource for men” – Sarah Jones· “Supreme Court will take up state bans on gender-affirming care for minors” – Mark Sherman· “Anti-Trans Rally Led by Matt Walsh Brings Right-Wing Media Stars to Nashville” – Hannah Herner· “ERLC President, Covenant Parent Urges Tennessee to Pass Proposed Gun Reform” – Kate Shellnutt· “SBC Public Policy President, a Covenant Parent, backs Lee's gun law proposal” – Liam Adams· “How 40 Protestant Denominations Voted in the Last Four Presidential Elections” – Ryan Burge· Letter from the Evangelical Immigration Table· “Biden Bows out of Presidential Race” – ERLC· “What Do We Do with the ERLC?: An Open Letter to Southern Baptists” – David Schrock· “ERLC Announces Three New Staff Positions” – Timothy Cockes· “The Hill's Top Lobbyists 2024” – The Hill· American Principles Project· “Missing the Mark: A Pastor's Loss of Trust in the ERLC” – John Michael Larue Books to Read· Shepherds for Sale – Megan Basham

Megan Basham and William Wolfe join the podcast to discuss the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, its history, its leftist orientation, and whether it can be reformed or should be ended.Megan Basham's article: christoverall.com/article/longform/too-busy-with-woke-stuff-the-all-too-invisible-and-inconsequential-erlc/Center for Baptist Leadership: https://centerforbaptistleadership.orgOrder Against the Waves: Againstthewavesbook.comCheck out Jon's Music: jonharristunes.comFREE WEBSITE DESIGN: resurrectiondesign.co/matterTo Support the Podcast: https://www.worldviewconversation.com/support/Become a Patronhttps://www.patreon.com/jonharrispodcastFollow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonharris1989Follow Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonharris1989/Our Sponsors:* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code HARRIS for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In Today's episode, the Center for Baptist Leadership and Christ Over All host a special XSpaces conversation entitled, "Can the ERLC be Saved?" with special guests William Wolfe, Megan Basham, Jon Whitehead, Dave Mitzenmacher, David Schrock, John Michael LaRue, and Grant Newman. Share the X Spaces Event – https://x.com/i/spaces/1lDxLzwroDRGm Timestamps: 0:02:36 - Opening Prayer by David Schrock 0:05:16 - David Schrock explains Christ Overall's monthly theme on ERLC 0:11:01 - Megan Basham begins discussing her investigative article on the ERLC 0:15:03 - Discussion of Megan's sources and investigative process 0:47:57 - Grant Newman joins to discuss immigration policy and ERLC 1:02:05 - Discussion shifts to theological foundations and ERLC's mission 1:24:30 - John Michael LaRue discusses ERLC's lack of conservative voice 1:32:49 - Jon Whitehead provides historical context of ERLC 1:50:27 - Discussion on potential reform or abolition of ERLC 2:07:30 - Closing remarks by David Schrock and William Wolfe Megan Basham is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic and a culture reporter for The Daily Wire and a frequent contributor to Morning Wire. She is the author of multiple books including, "Beside Every Successful Man," and "Shepherds for Sale." https://x.com/megbasham Jon Whitehead is a lifelong Southern Baptist and the founding attorney of the Law Offices of Jonathan R. Whitehead LLC, located in Missouri. He is a Trustee of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC). https://x.com/jrwhitehead David Mitzenmacher serves as Associate Pastor at Grace Baptist Church of Cape Coral. David is a board member of Founders Ministries, serving as chairman. https://x.com/davemitz David Schrock is the Pastor of Preaching and Theology at Occoquan Bible Church (Woodbridge, Virginia). He is an Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology (Indianapolis Theological Seminary, Boyce College, and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; previously, Crossroads Bible College) and Associate Fellow for the Ethics and Religious Liberties Commission.  https://x.com/DavidSchrock Pastor John Michael and his sweet wife Amanda moved to Dayton in March of 2019 to become the lead pastor of The Bridge Church (then called FBC Miamisburg). John Michael's greatest passion is sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. https://x.com/jm_larue Grant Newman is the Director of Government Relations for the Immigration Accountability Project (IAP). IAP is a nonpartisan organization that analyzes current and proposed federal immigration policies to educate the public and hold elected officials accountable to their oath to defend the United States and its citizens. –––––– Follow Center for Baptist Leadership across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/BaptistLeaders Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/people/Center-For-Baptist-Leadership/61556762144277/ Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/c-6157089 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@CenterforBaptistLeadership Website – https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/ To book William for media appearances or speaking engagements, please contact him at media@centerfor­baptistleadership.org. Follow Us on Twitter: William Wolfe - https://twitter.com/William_E_Wolfe Richard Henry - https://twitter.com/RThenry83 Renew the SBC from within and defend the SBC from those who seek its destruction, donate today: https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/donate/ The Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast is powered by American Reformer, recorded remotely in the United States by William Wolfe, and edited by Jared Cummings. Subscribe to the Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast: Distribute our RSS Feed – https://centerforbaptistleadership.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/center-for-baptist-leadership/id1743074575 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0npXohTYKWYmWLsHkalF9t Amazon Music // Audible – https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9ababbdd-6c6b-4ab9-b21a-eed951e1e67b BoomPlay – https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcasts/96624 TuneIn – Coming Soon iHeartRadio – https://iheart.com/podcast/170321203 Listen Notes – https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/center-for-baptist-leadership-center-for-3liUZaE_Tnq/ Pandora – Coming Soon PlayerFM – https://player.fm/series/3570081 Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-center-for-baptist-leaders-5696654 YouTube Podcasts – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFMvfuzJKMICA7wi3CXvQxdNtA_lqDFV

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Resources to Click· “A Century-long Look at the Southern Baptist Commissions on Ethics (Part 1)” – Tom J. Nettles· “A Century-long Look at the Southern Baptist Comissions on Ethics (Part 2)” – Tom J. Nettles· “4.11 Tom J. Nettles, David Schrock, Stephen Wellum • Interview • “A Century-long Look at the Southern Baptist Commission on Ethics”· “An Open Letter to State Lawmakers from America's Leading Pro-Life Organizations” – National Right to Life· “Trustees affirm Leatherwood, ERLC staff toward ‘greater sense of understanding” – Scott Barkley· “Appendix B: Classification of Protestant Denominations” – Pew Research Center· “Whither the ERLC (or ePP*C*)?” – Mark Coppenger· “Transparency, Trust, and the Great Commission: It's Time to Open the Books of the ERLC (and SBC)” – Rhett Burns· “Evangelism, Islam, Border Security, and National Identity: Moving Past the ERLC's Mosque-Building Mood” – Alex Kocman· “Will the ERLC Divide Southern Baptists for Evermore?” – Jon Whitehead· “Specialized Politics: What Should a Christian Advocacy Organization Do?” – Jared Bridges· “Tuesday Live Updates: Southern Baptists approve abuse reform recommendations, pick Bart Barber as President” – Liam Adams & Katherine Burgess· “The Road to Dallas, Part 1: The SBC Annual Meeting as a Mission Trip” – David Schrock· “Biden Bows out of Presidential Race, Endorses Harris” – Brandon Porter· “Southern Baptist leader's remarks praising Biden cause series of events, leading to someone else's resignation” – Associated Press· “Explainer: ERLC sends letter to Congress urging support for Ukraine" – Jordan Wootten· 2025 ERLC Public Policy Agenda – Brent Leatherwood and Hannah Daniel· “Toward a Principled Pro-Life Ethic in Post-Roe America” – Tom Ascol· “The Three Worlds of Evangelicalism” – Aaron Renn· “Assuming the Center” – Joe Rigney· “Elon Musk praised by CEO of once-banned company restoring free speech at Twitter” – Kassy Dillon· “NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins on the COVID-19 vaccines” – Jeff Pickering· “Common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine” – Julie Masson· “How Vaccines Protect the Vulnerable” – Catherine Parks·“Russell Moore on the ethics of th COVID-19 vaccines” – Chelsea Sobolik· “How the church offers hope for getting the Black community vaccinated” – Lourdes Anita Branch· “How should Christians think about religious exemptions for vaccination?” –Ashli Arbo and Matthew Arbo·“Reassembling the Wreckage of Religious Freedom: Why Now *Is* the Time for Urging Liberty of Conscience and Supporting Those Seeking Religious Exemptions” – David Schrock· “No Divine Law Equals No Moral Obligation” – Jared Longshore·“A Post-Mortem on the Push for Financial Transparency in the SBC” – Rhett Burns· “Did the ERLC receive a grant from the Democracy Fund?” – ERLC· “What was the Civility Project, and who funded that work?” – ERLC· FAQ's (Old) - ERLC· FAQ's (Current) - ERLC· “The Plot to Queer Evangelical Churches” – Megan Basham· “A Broken System Exposed: What Happened with Leatherwood and The ERLC Trustees” – Sam Webb· “Evangelical Call for Restitution-Based Immigration Reform” – Evangelical Immigration Table· “ERLC President, Baptist leaders back gun control proposal after Nashville school shooting” – Samantha Kamman· “Our experience at the Faith that Works March in Washington D.C.” – Brooke Kramer & Chelsea Sobolik· “Against Criminally Charging Women Who Seek Abortions: Avoiding Unintended Injustice” – Dana Hall McCain· “'Keep the door open': Nashville's mayor on governing a blue island in a sea of red” – George Chidi· “Southern Baptist trustees back agency president but warn against needless controversy” – Peter Smith· Theme of the Month: The Ethics and Religious Liberty Conundrum· Give to Support the Work  Books to Read· Shepherds for Sale – Megan Basham

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.

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.

Resources to Click·  “What Do We Do with the ERLC? An Open Letter to Southern Baptists” – David Schrock· Engaging Noah's Republic with Job's Righteousness: From the Seeds of Justice to the Seats of City Hall – David Schrock· “Southern Baptist Defeat Motion to Defund Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission” – Michael Foust· 3.46 Megan Basham, David Schrock, Trent Hunter • Interview • “Shepherds for Sale”· Russell Moore with David Platt and Ron Sider· “Should We Be “Whole Life Pro-Life?”” – Brad Green· “Russell Moore's Revenge: The Untold Story of His Leaked Letters and ERLC Exit” – Center For Baptist Leadership· “SBC Annual Meeting 2024: Wednesday Morning (Skip to 1:22:00)”· “The SBC Needs A DOGE–Now” – Rhett Burns· 2020 Evangelicals For Life Conference Page· “An Open Letter to State Lawmakers from America's Leading Pro-Life Organizations”· “Are Women Morally Responsible for Their Abortions” – Ginna Cross· “Dr. Russell Moore Responds To Question at SBC16”· “Support for Hamas at the Secular University: The Crisis of the American University and the Need for General Revelation” – Owen Anderson· “Evangelical Immigration Table” – ERLC· “National Immigration Forum (NIF)” – Influence Watch· “The UK's Grooming Gangs and the Lessons Never Learned” – Julie Bindel· “The Letter Russell Moore Will Send Trump about the Refugee Order” – Russell Moore· “Resolution 9 and the Southern Baptist Convention 2019” – Tom Ascol· “The Egalitarian Beachball is a Wrecking Ball” – David Schrock· “On Fools, Scoundrels, and Southern Baptist Bookstore Presidents” – Doug Ponder· Theme of the Month: The Ethics and Religious Liberty Conundrum· Give to Support the Work  Books to Read· Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda – Megan Basham· The Unprotected Class: How Anti-White Racism is Tearing America Apart – Jermy Carl

Welcome to The Weekly, produced by TAB Media Group, which publishes The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Articles featured in this episode: 70 Christians killed in Democratic Republic of Congo (0:41) Anti-Christian violence in India rising (1:46) ERLC calls for bill to defund Planned Parenthood (2:37) Southwestern Seminary professor sentencing set (3:16) Louisiana Christian University names 10th president (3:55) Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE

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.

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. 

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Brent Leatherwood, President of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), to discuss his work and the ERLC's legislative priorities in the near future. 

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.

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.  

Send us a textPull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with the President of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), Brent Leatherwood.  He discusses how they serve in the public square on behalf of Southern Baptists.  Tune in to hear how 2024 was one of the busiest years for his staff.   Around the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/eventsJanuary 11: DISCERNJanuary 16: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - Crystal SpringsJanuary 21-23: Vision Journey (Phoenix)January 26-27: State Evangelism Conference - BrandonJanuary 31-February 8: Dixie National Rodeo Ministry February 1: Together for the Nations - IMB Event at FBC MadisonFebruary 6: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - WaynesboroFebruary 20: Next Gen Summit - BrandonFebruary 25-27: Vision Journey - Los AngelesFebruary 27: Small Church Youth Ministry Workshop - ForestFebruary 27: Mississippi Worship and Media Conference - BrookhavenMarch 3: Senior Adult Leadership Training - GaraywaContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

S2 Ep. 6: Brent Leatherwood on the Trump Administration, the SBC, and More David Sons is joined by ERLC President Brent Leatherwood to talk about the ERLC, ways they will work with incoming Trump Administration, major political and ethical issues on the horizon, and the SBC.  The Baptist Review exists for Southern Baptists to engage in good faith discussion about the issues, current events, and questions that matter in our Convention. To follow the conversation, read The Baptist Review online at www.thebaptistreview.com Thanks to our podcast sponsor: Communio Learn more about how Communio can train and equips your church to evangelize through the renewal of healthy relationships, marriages, and the family. ----more---- Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram

On this week's podcast we cover the IMB hosting a Sending Celebration in Tennessee, the ERLC sending a policy request letter to the Trump transition team, a roundup of state convention meetings, a new Christmas devotional from Albert Mohler and more.

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.

Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana and brought with it category 2 winds and a lot of rain. Southern Baptist Disaster Relief has already begun its response in South Louisiana. Also, the ERLC held their semi annual board meeting in Nashville and released a new statement of support for the staff and leadership.

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. 

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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. 

ERLC presidential kerfuffle, Secret Service Director Resignation, and Mr. Netanyahu goes to Washington. Find us on Youtube. This week, Clarissa, Mike, and Russell welcome Pete Wehner (The Atlantic, NYT, Trinity Forum) to talk about the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) and the unlawful firing of their president, which leads to discussion of populism in the church. Then, the three engage in a review of the Secret Service director's resignation and what this means for the American people. Finally, Chris Seiple (Comparative Religion Program Fellow at University of Washington) joins for a discussion of the events and implications surrounding Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to DC. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Follow the show in your podcast app of choice Find us on Youtube. Rate and Review the show in your podcast app of choice Leave a comment in Spotify with your feedback on the discussion–we may even respond! TODAY'S GUESTS:  Peter Wehner is a contributing writer at The Atlantic and a senior fellow at the Trinity Forum. He was formerly a speechwriter for George W. Bush and a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. Wehner is a contributing opinion writer for The New York Times, and his work also appears in publications including The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and National Affairs. Chris Seiple is the Senior Fellow for Comparative Religion at the Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington. He is widely known and sought after for his decades of experience and expertise regarding issues at the intersection of geopolitics, US foreign policy, Asia, conflict resolution, human rights and religion. He has pioneered innovative solutions in the U.S. Marine Corps, at the U.S. State Department, the Templeton Religion Trust, and as the president of the Institute for Global Engagement (IGE), where he developed a “Track 1.5” theory of change rooted in relational diplomacy.  ABOUT THE BULLETIN: The Bulletin is a weekly (and sometimes more!) current events show from Christianity Today hosted and moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today's Editor-in-Chief) and Mike Cosper (Director, CT Media). Each week the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week saw a turbulent 24 hours for the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission leadership, a massive church fires, and a major shakeup in the presidential race and much more. Also, Jonathan Howe steps in as co-host this week for Brandon Porter.

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Travis Hilton, pastor of Crystal Spring Baptist Church, joined us for a great conversation concerning the recent happenings and events surrounding the Southern Baptist Convention. **However, we must add that upon the completion of this episode, news broke that the ERLC of the SBC had retracted the statement which Travis and Jeremiah discuss in this podcast. On the morning of July 23rd the ERLC Executive Committee and Board of Trustees released a statement that Brent Leatherwood had not been removed from his position and that, if fact, Kevin Smith had resigned as Chair of the Executive Committee. Leatherwood remains the President of the ERLC as they continue to navigate this interesting turn of events. Our apologies for any confusion due to the timing of this episode and the situation at the ERLC.***

Pastor Tyler and Pastor Joe return from the SBC convention to give us their takeaways and highlights! They will also tackle what the SBC tackled this year including IVF, women pastors and the ERLC.

Today, we sit down with Allie's dad, Ron Simmons, to discuss Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 election. This surprising move has paved the way for Vice President Kamala Harris to become the Democratic candidate. We delve into the implications of Biden's written statement, the record-breaking fundraising for Harris, and the swirling questions about whether Biden personally made the decision to step down or if he was influenced by others. Amid scrutiny over security lapses during an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned. Additionally, we'll touch on the recent controversy within the Southern Baptist Convention when the ERLC board of trustees' executive committee announced the removal of President Brent Leatherwood on Monday evening, only to retract the decision and delete the announcement the following morning. Order “Life Lessons from the Little Red Wagon” by Ron Simmons: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Lessons-Little-Red-Wagon/dp/B0BK6XPXLK Get your tickets for Share the Arrows: https://www.sharethearrows.com/ Pre-order Allie's new book: https://a.co/d/4COtBxy --- Timecodes: (00:55) Introduction (03:02) Cheatle resigns (10:00) Biden steps down (19:33) SBC drama (24:33) Back to Cheatle resigning (37:15) Biden dropping out / Kamala --- Today's Sponsors: A'del — try A'del's hand-crafted, artisan, small-batch cosmetics and use promo code ALLIE 25% off your first time purchase at AdelNaturalCosmetics.com Pre-Born — will you help rescue babies' lives? Donate by calling #250 & say keyword 'BABY' or go to Preborn.com/ALLIE. Jase Medical — get up to a year's worth of many of your prescription medications delivered in advance. Go to JaseMedical.com today and use promo code “ALLIE". --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 1034 | Trump, Vance, and the New GOP | Guest: Ron Simmons https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1034-trump-vance-and-the-new-gop-guest-ron-simmons/id1359249098?i=1000662444719 Ep 1033 | Trump Shooting: Conspiracies, Prophecies & the Truth https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1033-trump-shooting-conspiracies-prophecies-the-truth/id1359249098?i=1000662333269 Ep 1032 | Project 2025: Truth vs. Lies https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1032-project-2025-truth-vs-lies/id1359249098?i=1000661942041 Ep 1028 | Who Will Replace Joe Biden? | Guest: Ron Simmons https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1028-who-will-replace-joe-biden-guest-ron-simmons/id1359249098?i=1000660841494 --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon talks about some of the latest developments in the Southern Baptist Convention including Brent Leatherwood from the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) being pushed out and then inside of 24 hours reinstated as the president of the organization. Also, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is still pushing CRT to students as recent evidence further confirms. #ERLC #RussellMoore #BrentLeatherwood #AlMohler #SBTSSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of the Group Answers podcast, Mary Wiley and Ashley Gorman discuss the value of reading lists and their approach to curating and consuming books. They explore the impact of reading on discipleship, leadership, and group ministry, as well as the role of reading in forming relationships and fostering curiosity. The conversation delves into the significance of books in shaping character, knowledge, and relational connections within a group setting.Mary Wiley holds a Bachelors in Theology and a Masters in Theological Studies at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. She serves as the Associate Publisher at B&H Publishing Group, and teaches and writes for women. She is passionate about teaching the importance of having a strong understanding of what you believe, why you believe it, and why it matters.Ashley Gorman serves as a senior acquisitions editor at B&H Publishing Group. She holds a Master of Divinity from Southeastern Theological Seminary and has been trained under The Charles Simeon Trust. Her passions are biblical literacy, women's discipleship, foster care, theology, teaching the Bible, and books. Ashley and her husband, Cole, live in Nashville, TN, with their daughter (Charlie) and son (Raleigh). You can find her writing in various Lifeway Women Bible studies, books like World on Fire, and on digital venues like The Gospel Coalition, Lifeway Voices, ERLC, and Christ and Culture.Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend!

Whitney K. Pipkin is the author of We Shall All Be Changed: How Facing Death With Loved Ones Transforms Us. Whitney lives with her husband, three children and a dog named Honeybun in Northern Virginia, where they are longtime members of Grace Bible Church in Lorton.  She has worked as a journalist for a decade and a half, with articles appearing in The Washington Post, National Geographic and NPR alongside her regular work at the Chesapeake Bay Journal. She also has written for Christian publications such as The Gospel Coalition, The ERLC and Common Good magazine and writes for the ministry Women & Work. She loves women's Bible studies with her church, black coffee the second she wakes up and reading with her kids playing (quietly?) nearby on Sunday afternoons. You can find her on Instagram @whitneykpipkin and sign up for her newsletter at whitneykpipkin.com. Becoming a Patreon Supporter. 

On today's episode of The Narrative, Jason Thacker, Senior Fellow and Director of the Research Institute at The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), joins CCV Policy Director David Mahan to discuss the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of Christianity. Listen in to find out what makes AI distinct from human intelligence, the danger and benefits it poses, and why it cannot be morally neutral. Before the conversation, David and CCV Communications Director Mike Andrews share the incredible story of how HB183–a bill that preserves single-sex bathrooms–went from being dead on Tuesday to passed out of the Ohio House with a supermajority on Wednesday because of the power of relationships and the engagement of the Body of Christ. More about Jason Thacker Jason Thacker serves as Senior Fellow and Director of the Research Institute at ERLC, focusing on pro-life and other bioethical issues including abortion, reproductive technologies, medical care, euthanasia, and end-of-life decision making. In addition to his work at the ERLC, he serves as assistant professor of philosophy and ethics at Boyce College and Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the author or editor of several books including the Essentials in Christian Ethics series, Baptist Social Ethics (forthcoming), The Age of AI, Following Jesus in a Digital Age, and The Digital Public Square. He is a graduate of The University of Tennessee and Southern Seminary, where he is currently a PhD candidate in Christian ethics and public theology.

In this episode, Nate Akin, Jon Akin, Jed Coppenger, and Josh Powell discuss the major takeaways from this year's SBC including: the Law amendment, presidential election, FBC Alexandria/BGTC, motions about censure and to dissolve the ERLC, Resolutions, and more. 

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 America by Richard John Neuhaus and how it can inform our understanding of bringing our faith into the public square. 

Jon discusses with Jeff Wright the state of the SBC showing clips from Dean Inserra's convention sermon as well important developments in the denomination. #SBC #SouthernBaptistConvention #LawAmendment #WomenPastorsOur Sponsors:* Check out Express VPN: expressVPN.com/MATTER* Go to roundhouseprovisions.com/HARRIS for up to 44% off your regular-priced Morning Kick order with a 90-day, money-back guarantee.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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. 

Jon talks about stories of interest for evangelical Christians including reactions to Trump's abortion position from Russell Moore and J.D. Greear, the Acts 29 Network is losing churches, purging the remaining conservatives from the Episcopal Church, compromise at Christian universities, Mark Driscoll's controversy at the Stronger Men's Conference, Phil Johnson's concern over kinists, Bruce Frank running for SBC President, The ERLC's recent lobbying efforts, Ligon Duncan's justification for endorsing Woke Church, and Richard Dawkins calls himself a cultural Christian. #RichardDawkins #RussellMoore #JDGreear #PhilJohnson #LigonDuncan #MarkDriscollTo Support the Podcast: https://www.worldviewconversation.com/support/Become a Patronhttps://www.patreon.com/worldviewconversationFollow Jon on X: https://twitter.com/jonharris1989Follow Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldviewconversation/00:00:00 Introduction00:06:18 Richard Dawkins00:16:19 Cultural Changes00:24:25 Greear, Moore, Trueman vs Trump00:31:05 Christian colleges, Acts 29, the Episcopal Church00:42:27 Southern Baptists00:49:41 ERLC00:51:56 Mark Driscoll01:14:18 Phil Johnson01:37:13 Ligon Duncan01:53:12 EndSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy