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On this inaugural episode of the re-launched ERLC Podcast, Josh Wester, Lindsay Nicolet, and Brent Leatherwood introduce the new format for the podcast, talk about this week's ERLC content, and highlight significant events in the culture. Also on this episode, they talk with a special guest, Amy Whitfield. Amy is the co-host of the SBC This Week podcast, along with Jonathan Howe. She serves as Associate Vice President for Convention Communications. You can follow her on Twitter: @acwhit. ERLC Content Christians are called to counter anti-Semitism—and all hatred—with hospitality by Casey B. Hough 4 technology issues to watch out for in 2020 by Jason Thacker Some questions and answers about foster care by Jenn Kintner 4 ways Sir Roger Scruton shaped me by Bryan Baise Culture Newly passed adoption agency bill a win for Tennessee's children by Russell Moore (The Tennessean) Don't Panic, Just Worry by Yuval Levin (The Dispatch) Liberty Gained and Power Lost by David French (The Dispatch) Lunchroom Brent: A new study from Dartmouth University that says the peak of unhappiness is age 47! Lindsay: David French's “It's Not Good That Man Should Be Alone” (The Dispatch) Life can't get too busy to obey God. And while the verse in Genesis that titles this piece refers to Adam and Eve, it still speaks a truth beyond husband and wife. It speaks to the truth of friendship and community. It is not good for a man to be alone. Josh: Sola: How the Five Solas Are Still Reforming the Church (a resource from our friends at MBTS) ERLC Resource From our 2018 ERLC National Conference, "The Church as the Family of God: Singleness, Same-Sex Attraction, and the Hope of Hospitality" by Sam Allberry Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC @jbwester @LeatherwoodTN @LindsNicolet

On this inaugural episode of the re-launched ERLC Podcast, Josh Wester, Lindsay Nicolet, and Brent Leatherwood introduce the new format for the podcast, talk about this week’s ERLC content, and highlight significant events in the culture. Also on this episode, they talk with a special guest, Amy Whitfield. Amy is the co-host of the SBC This Week podcast, along with Jonathan Howe. She serves as Associate Vice President for Convention Communications. You can follow her on Twitter: @acwhit. ERLC Content Christians are called to counter anti-Semitism—and all hatred—with hospitality by Casey B. Hough 4 technology issues to watch out for in 2020 by Jason Thacker Some questions and answers about foster care by Jenn Kintner 4 ways Sir Roger Scruton shaped me by Bryan Baise Culture Newly passed adoption agency bill a win for Tennessee’s children by Russell Moore (The Tennessean) Don’t Panic, Just Worry by Yuval Levin (The Dispatch) Liberty Gained and Power Lost by David French (The Dispatch) Lunchroom Brent: A new study from Dartmouth University that says the peak of unhappiness is age 47! Lindsay: David French’s “It’s Not Good That Man Should Be Alone” (The Dispatch) Life can’t get too busy to obey God. And while the verse in Genesis that titles this piece refers to Adam and Eve, it still speaks a truth beyond husband and wife. It speaks to the truth of friendship and community. It is not good for a man to be alone. Josh: Sola: How the Five Solas Are Still Reforming the Church (a resource from our friends at MBTS) ERLC Resource From our 2018 ERLC National Conference, "The Church as the Family of God: Singleness, Same-Sex Attraction, and the Hope of Hospitality" by Sam Allberry Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC @jbwester @LeatherwoodTN @LindsNicolet

The world of relationships has been dramatically altered by social media, dating apps, and online dating sites. Furthermore, the sexual revolution clashes with a biblical understanding of sexuality and the meaning of relationships. Ben Stuart speaks at the ERLC National Conference on navigating life and love in the modern age.

The world of relationships has been dramatically altered by social media, dating apps, and online dating sites. Furthermore, the sexual revolution clashes with a biblical understanding of sexuality and the meaning of relationships. Ben Stuart speaks at the ERLC National Conference on navigating life and love in the modern age.

As we live in the tension between the Fall and the full restoration of all things, suffering is an undeniable fact of life. What comfort does the presence of God have to offer to the suffering family, and what does the Gospel say to these families? At the 2018 ERLC National Conference, Erick Erickson opens the conversation on reconciling God's goodness with our suffering.

As we live in the tension between the Fall and the full restoration of all things, suffering is an undeniable fact of life. What comfort does the presence of God have to offer to the suffering family, and what does the Gospel say to these families? At the 2018 ERLC National Conference, Erick Erickson opens the conversation on reconciling God’s goodness with our suffering.

Have you been faced with getting difficult questions from your kids, and perhaps at a younger age than you had wished? Or feeling the need to have conversations with your kids but not sure how to have them? Welcome to parenting in the 21st century. We live in a very different political and cultural climate than in decades past. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Phillip Bethancourt, executive vice president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, on how he equips parents and church leaders to have these conversations. A very practical episode, you will be encouraged and equipped, especially if you lack confidence with some of the topics. Phillip, who has four boys, also provides super helpful illustrations to matter the age of our kids. In addition, this episode kicks off an online Bible study that Phillip co-wrote and that we're hosting on our blog called Christ-Centered Parenting: Gospel Conversations on Complex Cultural Issues. It's a free online study and we'd love to have you join us! Click here for details and to sign up.  These 6 sessions will give you more confidence as a parent, help you instill a biblical worldview into your children, and equip you to talk to your kids about today’s tough cultural issues, including: Gender issues Suicide, depression, and anxiety Pornography Addiction and coping mechanisms Technology Singleness, dating, marriage, and divorce Show Notes Sign up for the Christ-Centered Parenting Free Online Bible Study. Click here. To sign up and learn more about the ERLC National Conference, The Cross-Shaped Family, click here. To sign up for The Weekly, and learn more about today's cultural issues with the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, click here.  Podcast Sponsors

In a time when families are broken and torn apart, it's refreshing to hear stories of those that have persevered in faithfulness. At the ERLC National Conference, Crawford Loritts wasn't shy in sharing about the legacy of the greatest influence in his life, next to Jesus, in his talk Never Walk Away: Lessons on Integrity From a Father Who Lived It. We hope you're encouraged by this message. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

Difficult issues are all around us, and if we have or take care of children, hard and awkward discussions are inevitable. In light of this, David Prince, Dan Darling, Phillip Bethancourt, Chip Dean, and Naomi Overton had a helpful conversation at the ERLC National Conference called “Talking to Your Kids About Difficult Issues”. We hope this message equips you to have meaningful conversations with your children. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

Diversity and racial unity are topics we should never tire of addressing, especially because they are a part of God's design for his church. Sadly, there is still a lot of work to be done. But our kids are a bright spot of hope for the future. At the ERLC National Conference, Steven Harris hosted a panel to discuss this issue, titled “All God's Children: Growing Kids who Embrace a Biblical View of Racial Unity.” We hope this panel equips you to more effectively disciple your children. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

Listen to songs, browse through Netflix, or grab the best-selling book, and it will soon become obvious that the biblical view of marriage isn't prized in our society. But it should be, for a host of reasons, including the health of our children. That's why Danny Akin gave a talk titled “How a Strong Marriage Empowers You to Be Strong Parents” at our ERLC National Conference. As we listen, let's think about the ways we can apply his message. We hope you find it helpful. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

Parenting is hard work. But many Christian parents don't realize that it actually involves spiritual warfare. In fact, Ephesians 6 says we don't wrestle against flesh and blood but heavenly principalities. At the ERLC National Conference, Phillip Bethancourt shed light on how this plays out in parenting in his talk, Family Feud: Parenting and Spiritual Warfare. We hope this message equips you to be intentional in your parenting. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

Glenn Stanton is the director of family formation studies at Focus on the Family and spends a lot of time with those he disagrees with about issues of sexuality, but they are also those he calls “friend.” At the ERLC National Conference, his talk “Loving my LGBT Neighbor,” encouraged us as Christians to befriend, love, and speak truth to all of our neighbors because of the way Jesus did the same for us when we were opposed to him. We hope this message encourages you to reach out to the neighbors God has put around you. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

The ERLC announced this week that US Senator Ben Sasse will be speaking at their national conference later this month.

We hear a lot of talk about diversity these days, but few of us have stopped to think about why it matters. At the ERLC National Conference, Glenn Packiam, in his talk, “Race and human flourishing; Embracing diversity for the good of all people,” demonstrates that we champion diversity because God has created us as a diverse people. We hope this message stirs your heart to celebrate God's good design. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

There's perhaps no more contentious issue in our modern culture than that of what the Bible teaches about homosexuality. As Christians, we want to be able to answer this question lovingly, confidently, and truthfully. Sam Allberry, who wrestle with same-sex attraction himself, answered some hard questions at the ERLC National Conference. We hope this message equips you to speak the truth in love. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

Marriage is a good gift from God. Yet, it's often elevated to the point that singles are left out. At the ERLC National Conference, Jennifer Marshall, in her talk "How Singles Can Contribute to a Marriage Culture," points out that single have a valuable role to play. We hope you're encouraged by this message. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

Matthew and Travis welcome Ben Mitchell, PhD to discuss physician-assisted suicide and the biblical ethics that inform a Christian view of the issue. The roundtable reviews domestic religious freedom items including Senator Bernie Sanders' religious test for public office, a Southern Baptist church facing zoning restrictions in Chicago, and recent ERLC meetings with Executive Branch officials as they seek to correct breaches of religious freedom by federal agencies. Physician-assisted suicide Bio – Ben Mitchell, Ph.D., Graves Professor of Moral Philosophy at Union University Book: Christian Bioethics: A Guide for Pastors, Health Care Professionals, and Families Doctors must not help patients commit suicide – The Jackson Sun Ethics & Medicine: An International Journal of Bioethics edited by Dr. Mitchell Explainer: How to reject physician-assisted suicide – ERLC.com Relevant SBC Resolutions from 1992 and 1996. ERLC content on assisted suicide and end of life issues. 5 facts about physician-assisted suicide in America – ERLC.com The “Will to live” document (by state) from National Right to Life “Feel the Bern” of religious discrimination Bernie Sanders's Religious Test for Christians in Public Office – The Atlantic Press release: Russell Moore criticizes Senator Bernie Sanders' comments, calling them a religious test for office Chicago church sues over stalled building purchase – Baptist Press iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in If you are a parent, a pastor, a student pastor, you will want to attend our ERLC National Conference on Christ-Centered Parenting. Use the discount code NATIONAL20 for an additional 20% off.

We've reached a tipping point regarding family in our culture. Our society is ravaged by destroyed marriages and dysfunctional families. At the ERLC National Conference, Dennis Rainey said this is an incredible opportunity for Christian marriages and families. We hope this message strengthens you to be a faithful witness to those you live among. Hear Dennis Rainey and other speakers at the fourth annual ERLC National Conference on "Parenting: Christ-Centered Parenting in a Complex World" on August 24-26, 2017 in Nashville, TN. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

Our culture is obsessed with sex—but in many of the wrong ways. Thankfully, God has designed and has spoken about his intentions in creating sex. Danny Akin, at the ERLC National Conference, says that God is “pro-sex” and discusses the good boundaries God has place on this gift for the good of his people. We hope this message is helpful to you. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

Many pastors are afraid to speak to cultural issues, which is a detriment to the flock they're shepherding. More importantly, there's a lack of discipleship that trains Christians to think biblically about the issues of our neighborhoods. A panel of pastors, including Jimmy Scroggins, David Prince, Robby Gallaty, and Bryan Loritts gave helpful advice about these topics at the ERLC National Conference. We hope you're encouraged by this message. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

There's no denying that we live in an overly sexualized society—and if the church doesn't address these issues, the world will. At the ERLC National Conference, Ben Stuart, who has years of experience with college students, spoke to this topic in his talk: God, Guys, and Girls – Pursuing Sexual Purity in a Porn Culture. We hope this talk strengthens you to pursue purity. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

Developing a heart for and practice of racial reconciliation is one of the most needed works in the church. D.A. Horton's talk, For the City – Race, Urban Ministry, and Cultural Engagement, at the ERLC National Conference will help us as Christians think biblically about loving and serving our neighbors and working within the church to promote diversity. We hope you're challenged by this message. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

There's no doubt about the major role that sports play in our society. So, it's only fitting that the topic was addressed at the ERLC National Conference. David Prince, who is an avid lover of baseball and college football, discussed how Christians can view and use sports as a means of discipleship and a way to engage with those around us. We hope you find this podcast helpful. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

Many issues in today's culture must be addressed by Christians, especially leaders within the church. At the ERLC National Conference, Andrew Walker hosted a panel about a few of those issues. The panel, Sexuality, Religious Liberty, and Cultural Engagement, featured Jennifer Marshall, Barrett Duke, and Erik Stanley. We hope this episode will help you think biblically about engaging with these important topics. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

Increasingly, the evangelical church is being associated with extremism. At the ERLC National Conference, Gabe Lyons reminds us that continuing to seek truth in Scripture will enable us to be bold when faced with this opposition and confusion. We hope this message gives you courage to live with convictional kindness as a Christian. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

At the 2014 ERLC National Conference on "The Gospel, Homosexuality, and the Future of Marriage," Greg Smalley shares the importance of building a health marriage. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

In a competition-driven culture, Christians can be confused about how to take part and still honor Christ. At the ERLC National Conference, Greg Thornbury, the president of King's College, challenged the church to be innovative like Abel rather than stagnant like Cain. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

Christians often find it difficult to engage the brokenness in our culture. At the ERLC National Conference, pastor and rapper Trip Lee simply called us to the task of being faithful in public. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

Trying to navigate our way through this ever changing and challenging culture that we live in can be difficult. At the ERLC National Conference, Robby Gallaty gave a message titled, “Making Disciples who Engage Culture.” He says that a reformation of the 21st century is dependent upon the return of discipleship Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

Learning how to live out the gospel in every aspect of our lives—even waving to a neighbor—is a vital part of engaging culture. This conversation with Daniel Patterson, D.A. Horton, Jared Wilson, Matt Anderson, Trevin Wax and Jackie Hill Perry at the 2016 ERLC National Conference discusses where everyday life and cultural engagement intersect. We hope you find this message helpful. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

In a year of political turmoil and unrest in many cultures, the 2016 National Conference helped bring some clarity to weighty and confusing topics. Based on Russell Moore's book, “Onward: Engaging the Culture Without Losing the Gospel,” this event addressed topics from movies to politics to parenting. Today's podcast features feedback about the conference from several ERLC staff members: Dan Darling, Phillip Bethancourt, Jason Thacker, and Elizabeth Graham. We hope you enjoy this conversation.

This week's showing of The Insanity of God was a massive success, and there are reports from the ERLC National Conference and the LifeWay Trustee Meeting.

What unique temptations do pastors face? Zack Eswine, author of The Imperfect Pastor joins me to discuss celebrity evangelicals, fallen pastors, and faithful ministry. Show Notes Websites: zackeswine.com and riversidestl.org Twitter: @ZackEswine Books: The Imperfect Pastor, Sensing Jesus, Spurgeon's Sorrows: Realistic Hope for those who Suffer from Depression Learn more about the 2016 ERLC National Conference here.

What unique temptations do pastors face? Zack Eswine, author of The Imperfect Pastor joins me to discuss celebrity evangelicals, fallen pastors, and faithful ministry. Show Notes Websites: zackeswine.com and riversidestl.org Twitter: @ZackEswine Books: The Imperfect Pastor, Sensing Jesus, Spurgeon's Sorrows: Realistic Hope for those who Suffer from Depression Learn more about the 2016 ERLC National Conference here.

A look at both the Send Conference and the ERLC National Conference and highlight all that's going on around the SBC regarding the Planned Parenthood videos and a new resource from LifeWay on the sanctity of human life.