Podcasts about southern baptists

Maybe no subject in church life is more polarizing than the prospect of small kids in the church service. Are they a delight? Or a distraction? The guys sort it out on this episode of the FTC Podcast.

Pastor Michael Clary talks about why the North American Mission board needs a new strategy and more accountability for Southern Baptists to be successful in their church planting efforts. #sbc2026 #southernbaptist #churchplantingOur Sponsors:* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.com* Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

ABOUT THE EPISODEListen in as David Schrock interviews both Mark Coppenger and Brad Green on their COA Essays.Timestamps00:24 – Intro06:20 – What are Some Things that are Encouraging about the SBC?09:32 – Concerns about the SBC13:07 – Four Different Way to Treat the Environment19:54 – Coming Away from the Sex Abuse Crisis23:56 – Believe All Women? Intersectionality at Play28:24 – Have We Gotten Past Resolution 9?32:20 – The Baptist Courier33:53 – What Kind of Leaders Do We Need Going Forward?40:30 – SBC Ingratiationism43:40 – Is the Female Pastor Problem Because of Leaders Who are Unwilling to be Disaggreeable?49:00 – How Do We Faithfully Grow?53:11 – There is Still a Drift in the SBC54:50 – SBC Presbyterianism: A ‘Hierarchy' Within the SBC1:04:25 – Final Thoughts: What Leaders Do We Need Today?1:06:38 – Outro Resources to Click“Five Reasons to Be Thankful for the Southern Baptist Convention” – Brad Green“Stewardship of Our SBC Land” – Mark Coppenger“The SBC in a Crowded Theater” – Mark Coppenger“Who's the Vandal?” – Mark Coppenger“Alabama fan Harvey Updyke, poisoner of Auburn trees, dead at 71” – Mike Rodak“Resolution 9 and the Southern Baptist Convention 2019” – Tom Ascol“The Ethics & Religious Liberty Conundrum” – Christ Over All“Freedom of Speech” – Norman RockwellTheme of the Month: Can the Center Hold? The Southern Baptist Convention in the 21st CenturyGive to Support the WorkBooks to ReadWhat is Critical Theory?: A Concise Christian Analysis – Bradley G. Green

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, tackles the discipline of frugality—not as self-imposed poverty or cheapness, but as mission-driven choices to live within means, avoid consumer debt, and prioritize generosity. He urges pastors to model frugal living among their people while building organizational reserves for long-term health.

In an age of increasing church consumerism and church division, Christians sometimes leave churches for less than honorable reasons. But what are the honorable ones? In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz talk about the why's and how's of leaving a local church.

In this episode, Madeline chats with her friend Alex Cass, a senior software engineer at a financial company. During their conversation, they discuss his conversion from being a Southern Baptist, the importance of the Eucharist and worship, the importance of doctrine, how he got into computer-related things, the importance of understanding technology, the kinds of things he does at work,  and so much more.During the course of their conversation, they make many references which you can explore. Some of these references include some Symbol or Sustenance? by Peter Kreeft, some Scott Hahn books (The Lamb's Supper, Consuming the Word, and The Fourth Cup), Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary by Brant Pitre, episode 70 of this podcast, the Sore Must Be the Storm anthology, and episode 393 of Game of Favorites.Feel free to like, subscribe, and share the episode! Follow us on Instagram! @sbltfpodcastDon't forget to go out there, and be a light to this world!

ABOUT THE EPISODEThere's a lot to love about the Southern Baptist Convention. Here's what I'm most thankful for. / / The Southern Baptist Convention is like a beautiful landscape . . . scarred by five disasters from recent years. We need understand these problems so we can then work towards cleanup.Resources to Click“Five Reasons to Be Thankful for the Southern Baptist Convention” – Brad Green“Stewardship of Our SBC Land” – Mark Coppenger“The SBC in a Crowded Theater” – Mark Coppenger“Who's the Vandal?” – Mark Coppenger“Alabama fan Harvey Updyke, poisoner of Auburn trees, dead at 71” – Mike Rodak“Resolution 9 and the Southern Baptist Convention 2019” – Tom Ascol“The Ethics & Religious Liberty Conundrum” – Christ Over All“Freedom of Speech” – Norman RockwellTheme of the Month: Can the Center Hold? The Southern Baptist Convention in the 21st CenturyGive to Support the Work

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses measuring church health beyond simple stats like attendance and giving. He explains how leaders should analyze data in context while blending it with observations on prayer, missions, and life transformation.

Why does the Catholic Church have both the Traditional Latin Mass and the modern form of the Mass—and how should you explain the difference without getting pulled into “liturgy wars”? In this episode of Catholic Answers Live, Catholic Answers apologists address this common question before diving into a wide range of topics. They explore whether charging interest is still considered usury, how just war theory applies to rebellions, and how historical cases like the Knights Templar fit with Church law. The episode also explains the role of baptism in justification, offers arguments against naturalism, and gives practical advice for strengthening Catholic marriages. Additional questions include how to understand Peter's denial of Jesus and what it means for salvation. A rich discussion covering liturgy, moral theology, and everyday Catholic life. Questions Covered: 05:32 – I attend the Tridentine Mass Almost exclusively at my ‘local’ FSSP parish. I have a friend seeking the Catholic Church who asked me ‘why do you have two different masses in the Western Rite? Why don’t you just attend the regular English one?’   I often say that I am drawn to the beauty and simplicity of it. How do we respond to this simply without dragging them into the so-called ‘liturgy wars’? How do we respond given the restrictions placed on the older masses? Basically, how do we address this difference to those outside the church? Do I just keep a response about ‘preferences of the faithful’?  11:46 – The Church has been quite vocal against usury over the centuries. Is it still defined as any lending of money at interest? How does this notion square with the idea of a variable money supply? Would things like bank accounts, bonds, cds or stocks still be considered illicit? Has there been any recent guidance from the magisterium?  19:02 – Does just war theory apply to rebellions? Historically, I'm thinking of Irish wars against the British Empire and slave revolts of African-descended peoples in the Americas, including during the U.S. Civil War. What would be the conditions of jus ad bellum in cases like these or any other group dealing with an oppressor?  28:46 – Canon 7 of Chalcedon forbids clergy and monks from war and holding secular office. How then did the Knights Templar, and bishops such as the bishop of Andorra, who also holds title of Co-Prince of Andorra, not violate this?  34:03 – How does baptism fit with “faith alone working through love?” Can someone with “faith alone working through love” be initially justified apart from baptism?  19:44 – What do you think is the most convincing argument/thought exercise against naturalism/empricism (or at least what the average indifferent secular person thinks they believe).  46:29 – What is your best advice for a married Catholic couple to strengthen their bond in marriage? Your stories about you and Renee are always so beautiful (the blue birds especially). Also thanks for being a Catholic cowboy. I grew up Southern Baptist, and seeing a southern Catholic gentleman do apologetics is really cool.  50:51 –  Peter denied Jesus 3 times. After the cock crows three times he ran away in shame. What if he falls, hits his head and dies after this? Would his soul be in danger of damnation? 

Chemical abortion, or what many refer to as the abortion pill is now the most common method of ending a pregnancy in the United States. Yet the legal landscape surrounding its approval safety standards and reporting requirements is riddled with gaps in consistencies and misconceptions. The medical realities behind how these drugs work and what happens when they don't are rarely discussed, honestly, leading many women down a dangerous road that can result in life-threatening issues. On this episode of the ERLC podcast, Rachel Wiles, deputy Chief of staff at the ERLC and director of the Psalm 1 39 project talks with Dr. Donna Harrison, director of Research for the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and Erica O'Connell, legal counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom's Center for Public Policy. They'll help Southern Baptists better understand what's at stake surrounding chemical abortion. Together they'll impact the safety concerns tied to abortion pills, the myths that continue to circulate and the ways coercion quietly shapes far too many women's decisions about terminating life in the womb. They'll also discuss the legal landscape since Roe v. Wade was overturned and how the Church can care for women, defend the vulnerable and pursue a future where every life is protected and cherished.Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

David Sons and Jared Cornutt sit down with Willy Rice, pastor of Calvary Church in Clearwater (FL) and candidate for President of the Southern Baptist Convention, to talk about the Southern Baptist Convention, his calls for reform, and the future of cooperation. 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   ----more---- Follow us on X Follow us on Facebook  

Most Christians know what it is. Most Christians don't practice it. What is a biblical fast, and what's the point of it? On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz discuss the spiritual discipline of fasting.

Today on the podcast, I'm pleased to welcome Dr. Clint Pressley. Dr. Pressley has been serving as the President of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the United States, since his election in June 2024 — and he was reelected to a second term in June 2025. That means, of course, that he is coming to the end of his tenure as president, and I wanted to sit down with him to reflect on his time as president, and to look at some of the issues facing the SBC and evangelicalism in general. Before stepping into this national leadership role, Clint Pressley has spent decades in pastoral ministry, most notably as the senior pastor of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he has faithfully shepherded his congregation since 2011. His journey in ministry began in his youth and has taken him across multiple states and church contexts — from Mississippi to Alabama and back to North Carolina — shaping a pastoral heart deeply grounded in Scripture and committed to gospel proclamation. A graduate of Wofford College and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Pressley has also served in key denominational capacities for years, including as vice president of the SBC and as a trustee and former chairman of the board for the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Beyond his leadership roles, he is known for emphasizing unity, doctrinal fidelity, and mission focus within the convention. Today, he joins us to reflect on his vision for Southern Baptists, the challenges and opportunities facing the church, and what it means to lead with conviction rooted in faith. The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. I'm your host Warren Smith. Until next time, may God bless you.

On this very special episode we dig into the takeover of the Southern Baptist convention and analyze how it is a preview our current right wing take over of the country as well as its juicy Left Behind connections. This should be a niche topic that folks hear about, are aghast by and move on from but unfortunately taking over a branch of a Baptist denomination was only the beginning and, even more unfortunately, was only trial run of their tactics. Fascinating stuff.Here are the main sources that Jennifer used for her research:The Fundamentalist Takeover in the Southern Baptist Convention: A Brief History by Rob James and Gary Leazer with James ShoopmanShadow Network: Media, Money, and the Secret Hub of the Radical Right by Anne Nelson, 2019 (new Afterword in 2021)The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism by Katherine Stewart, 2019 (updated in 2022) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you have spent any time around evangelical Christianity, particularly Southern Baptists, then you have likely heard some talk of being "once saved, always saved!" We refer to this as the assurance of your salvation. On this episode, this is exactly what we tackle. Is your salvation secure? How do you know that? When you should you start to worry? Who will win the NCAA tournament? Find the answers to all that and more on this episode of *checks notes* Caffeinated Christianity.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, gets real about a common ministry trap: being surrounded only by Christians. He challenges you to break out of the church bubble and build genuine, ongoing relationships with unbelievers.

Howdy readers! Today, Jake and Brooke start with an extra-exciting announcement: the launch of the official I Hate James Dobson Patreon! Then they get into less exciting things, like the rise of Christian Nationalism and so-called "counter-terrorism" directives. Important and interesting, but less exciting. This episode has it all!Check out our Patreon! www.patreon.com/ihatejamesdobsonReferences:Hundley, M. (2021). A Moral Crusade: The Preservation fo Segregation by Southern Baptists in Alabama. The Crimson Historical Review. University of Alabama. https://crimsonhistorical.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Moral_Crusade_Final.pdfKlippenstein , K. (2025). Trump's NSPM-7 Labels Common Beliefs As Terrorism "Indicators". KenKlippenstien.com. https://www.kenklippenstein.com/p/trumps-nspm-7-labels-common-beliefsn.a. (2025). New immigration Crackdown: Where Americans Stand. Public Religion Research Institute. https://prri.org/research/the-new-immigration-crackdown-where-americans-stand/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: 9OT2MTBHWWSRZP5S Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billy Graham said, “God is more interested in your future and your relationships than you are.” Pastor Ray continues the series on Lessons for Life from Heroes of the Faith with a message titled, Ruth… Building Lasting Relationships.

Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Sandra Peoples entitled "10 Things You Should Know About Disability Ministry." Sandra Peoples is the disability ministry consultant for the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention and an adjunct professor for the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity at Liberty University, teaching classes in disability ministry. She is also the author of 'Accessible Church: A Gospel-Centered Vision for Including People with Disabilities and Their Families' from Crossway. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the essay here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!

It's a helpful principle for sorting out unity and debate. But how exactly does theological triage work? In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz discuss the relative importance of first order, second order, and third order doctrines, and how the application of theological triage can help us with Christian charity and kindness.

The great prayer warrior George Mueller said, "To learn strong faith is to endure great trials. I have learned my faith by standing firm amid severe testings." Pastor Ray shares a new message from his series,  Lessons For Life... From Heroes of the Faith.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses how to share the gospel with the people closest to you—your friends and family—without becoming “that” annoying Christian voice they avoid. Jeff unpacks how to be fully engaged, patient over the long haul, sensitive to timing, and joyfully contagious so that ongoing relationships become natural avenues for meaningful gospel conversations.

It's the 100th Episode of Honoring the Journey today!! Leslie welcomes Beau Stringer, a former Southern Baptist preacher who transitioned to mainline Christianity. Beau shares his journey from growing up in an evangelical bubble in West Texas, serving as a youth pastor at 19, and eventually becoming a senior pastor, to questioning biblical inerrancy and evangelical theology—particularly around the violence in the Old Testament versus Jesus's command to love enemies. After wrestling with these tensions for years, he left vocational ministry briefly before finding a home in the United Methodist Church in Kansas City, where he now serves at one of the largest mainline churches in North America. Throughout the conversation, they discuss what mainline Christianity is, the importance of pastoral care over conversion agendas, the shift from fear-based faith to love-centered faith, rethinking hell and the kingdom of God, and how to lovingly engage with people still in evangelical spaces without erasing or dismissing them—emphasizing humility, questions, and staying in relationship rather than canceling those who disagree.Find Beau on Substack at https://substack.com/@beaustringer Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease and the artwork for the show is also created by Leslie Nease.Want to get updates/announcements and a FREE Deconstruction Journaling Prompt PDF? Sign up for Leslie's Monthly Newsletter! You can do that HERE.Pick up Leslie's new book, Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian here.Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.comIf you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team on Substack, click here! You can find her work and also support her financially if you desire.Would you like to leave a voicemail for Leslie? Click here!If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stephanie Sammons: Financial Planner by Day, Songwriter by Calling | Curious Goldfish with Jason EnglishHost Jason English welcomes Stephanie Sammons to Curious Goldfish in Nashville for a conversation about her dual life as a Dallas-based financial planner and an emerging songwriter. Stephanie explains her holistic approach to wealth management—combining financial planning, tax planning, and investment management—while emphasizing the importance of behavior, long-term perspective, and living fully rather than following rigid rules. She shares how she decided to “go pro” as a songwriter without leaving her career, motivated by a desire to avoid regret and stop waiting for permission to be herself, including encouragement from songwriter Mary Gauthier to claim the title of songwriter. Stephanie discusses her Southern Baptist upbringing in Missouri, how coming out created a decade-long family disconnect, and how reconciliation eventually developed into mutual respect, including her parents' relationship with her wife and their grandchildren. The episode explores themes of faith, nuance, fear, optimism, and how personal experiences become songwriting material, including her song “Faithless” and the origins of “Innocence Lost,” inspired by a childhood memory of shooting a bird with a BB gun and later shaped in a Mary Gauthier workshop. Stephanie notes she released her 2024 album “Time and Evolution” and is currently recording a second full-length album with Mary Bragg, expected in early 2026. The episode closes with Stephanie performing “Innocence Lost.”00:00 Music, Faith, and Finding a Hopeful Perspective01:01 Welcome to Curious Goldfish + Meet Stephanie Sammons03:15 Nashville Intro & Why Her Songs Hit So Hard04:07 Holistic Financial Planning: Retirement, Spending, and Mindset06:53 Market Chaos, Long-Term Optimism, and Tuning Out the Noise08:05 Day Job vs. Art: Going Pro Without Quitting10:57 ‘Build Your Own Adventure' + Claiming the Title Songwriter12:06 No More Excuses: Regret, Calling, and Making the Leap14:10 Faith Deconstruction in Americana Music (and Why It's Taboo)16:52 Southern Baptist Roots, Sexuality, and a Complicated Belief18:10 The ‘Billboard Sign' Lyric: Family Rejection and Its Aftermath18:59 Rebuilding the Relationship: From Pedestal to Reconciliation19:40 The Turning Point: Letting Go and Parents Coming Back Around21:33 Agreeing to Disagree: Family, Marriage, Kids, and Mutual Respect22:30 Will Sexuality Always Be the Headline? Identity Beyond Coming Out23:31 Deep-Cut Songs & ‘Innocence Lost': Writing Empathy in the South26:57 How a Workshop Sparked ‘Innocence Lost' (Mary Gauthier Story)27:46 Why Songwriting Is the Joy (and Co-Writing as the Next Step)28:53 ‘Faithless' and Living with Nuance: Doubt, Privilege, and Worldview31:06 Going Pro, New Doors, and Album #2 in the Works (2026)32:02 What She's Most Curious About: Media, Fear, and the Swinging Pendulum34:39 Closing Thanks + Live Performance: ‘Innocence Lost'

It's Thursday, February 19th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark British preacher challenges buffer zones around abortion mills A preacher in Britain is challenging the country's abortion buffer zones which effectively censor the Bible. Officials arrested, charged, and convicted Stephen Green for holding a sign with a Bible verse near an abortion mill in 2023. The verse was Psalm 139:13 which says, “For You formed my inward parts; You knitted me together in my mother's womb.” Green stated, “As a Christian, I should be able to preach freely all over the land. Psalm 139 is about how we all belong to God from conception. Buffer zones and this conviction [are] a direct attack on the Bible and free speech.” Elon Musk endorsed new conservative political party in England Billionaire Elon Musk endorsed a new conservative political party in Britain last week. On Friday, Member of Parliament Rupert Lowe launched the Restore Britain Party. Musk shared the launch video on X which has received nearly 40 million views.  The party is devoted to ending mass immigration and the creeping Islamification of Britain. Rupert Lowe also stated the party will openly recognize the country's Christian heritage.  Listen. LOWE: “Restore Britain will openly recognize the Christian heritage that shaped this country's moral and civic foundation. (applause) Duty, restraint, forgiveness and, most importantly, fairness. These values created a high trust society. “Restore Britain will end the creeping Islamification of Britain. (applause)  Unfettered immigration from Islamic countries will end. (applause) Britain is a Christian country, and under Restore Britain government, it will remain a Christian country.” (applause) Church of England votes against blessing homosexual couples Last week, the Church of England  voted against proposals to allow blessing services for homosexual couples. The General Synod did not shut the door on the issue though, voting to investigate it in the future.  The move keeps the church from performing marriage services and blessing services for people living in unnatural relations. However, the Church of England's rules already allow blessing prayers within regular Sunday services for such couples.  Proverbs 25:26 says, “Like a muddied spring or a polluted fountain is a righteous man who gives way before the wicked.” Franklin Graham preached in world's southernmost city Evangelist Franklin Graham  preached in Ushuaia, Argentina. It's known as the southernmost city in the world. Listen. GRAHAM: “What makes Ushuaia so special are the people. We love the people. If you can't remember anything else tonight, remember this: God loves you. God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to take our sins. We deserve death. We're guilty of sin. “Bartimaeus had no hope. There are many of you here tonight. You have no hope. Now, Bartimaeus cried at the right time. Jesus was passing by. The Bible says that ‘God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but he should have everlasting life.' “Will you invite Christ into your heart? Will you trust Him? Come. Come to Jesus.” Hundreds of people turned to Christ through the evangelistic outreach event. Graham wrote on X, “We give God the glory for each one who responded to the invitation to repent of their sins and put their trust in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.” Eighty-two percent of South Americans identify as Roman Catholic, but evangelicalism has been growing in recent decades.    Graham also plans to visit Peru next month. 21 states challenge mail-order abortion kill pills In the United States, 21 states and 60 members of Congress are challenging mail-order abortion drugs. Louisiana initiated the case, challenging a Biden-era rule from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The rule removed the in-person dispensing requirement for the abortion drug mifepristone.  Erik Baptist with Alliance Defending Freedom stated, “The Biden FDA's unlawful authorization of mail-order abortion drugs was meant to be a loophole around states that choose to protect life.” 41-year-old mother Olympic bobsledder wins gold (audio Olympic theme song) American Olympic bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor  won her first gold medal on Monday. The 41-year-old mother triumphed in the women's monobob event at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.  She is now the oldest gold medalist in an individual Olympic event. After the victory, she said this on Instagram: “The moment we prayed for. Glory to God.” Norway has won the most gold medals Nearly 2,900 athletes from over 90 countries are competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics.  So far, Norway has won the most gold medals and the most medals overall. In the medal count, Norway is followed by Italy and the U.S. A podium finish can mean big prize money for athletes. A gold medalist from the U.S. can win $38,000. Athletes from Singapore can make the most for winning an individual event at $792,000.   Christian missionaries sharing Christ & Bibles in Olympic crowds And finally, Evangelicals are sharing the Gospel at the Winter Olympic Games this year. Hundreds of Southern Baptists alongside International Mission Board missionaries are joining the crowds to share Christ and distribute Bibles. Karen Herfurth is in Italy with a group from Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Huntsville, Alabama. She said, “This is a chance for Southern Baptists to reach more people and impact more lives! We may never know the difference this makes until we are in Heaven.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, February 19th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Mailbag time! Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz answer listener-submitted questions and discuss listener-submitted topics. In this installment, the guys cover advice for first-time pastors, when associate pastors disagree with senior pastors' vision, dealing with criticism, how Baptist churches hold pastors accountable, how a new Christian can bear witness to the gospel among unbelieving friends and family, and what color is the FTC Mailbag anyway? As always, if you have questions or topics you'd like the guys to cover on a future Mailbag episode, you can email us at any time via mailbag@ftc.co

In this expansive episode of Hidden Wisdom, Meghan Farner is joined by theologian and author Michelle Wiener to explore the hidden feminine thread within the Abrahamic tradition.Drawing from Michelle's book Return to Mamre: Recovering the Melchizedek Mysteries Beneath the Sacred Groves, this conversation reframes Abraham and Sarah not merely as patriarch and matriarch, but as participants in a sacred matrimonial priesthood order — a divine pairing of priest and priestess rooted in ancient sacred groves, temple imagery, and cosmic symbolism.Together, they explore:Sarah as possible high priestessThe Mamre Order as a template for Melchizedek priesthoodHenotheism vs. monotheism and the divine councilThe role of Heavenly Mother in healing Abrahamic divisionAstrology, archetypes, and the constellations as priesthood patternsThe mother/daughter (virgin/“harlot”) archetype in scriptureThe sacred feminine as key to reconciliation among Judaism, Christianity, and IslamThis episode invites listeners into deeper discernment, symbolic literacy, and spiritual maturity — reclaiming a balanced priesthood of partnership rather than hierarchy.If you've ever wondered whether the sacred feminine was truly erased from scripture — and how to recover her — this conversation will expand your lens.00:00 Introduction + Michelle's academic background04:00 Southern Baptist roots & fear-based theology08:40 Discovering the mystical & divine feminine15:30 Introducing Return to Mamre16:20 Abraham & Sarah's journey to Mamre20:00 Was Sarah initiated alongside Abraham?23:00 Sacred groves, Asherah, and priestesshood29:00 Bread, libations, and feminine temple ritual34:00 Monotheism, henotheism, and the divine council38:30 The “Most High God and Goddess”45:00 Avoiding goddess conflation & discernment50:15 Astrology, archetypes, and the Maseroth55:30 The maiden–mother–crone pattern in the stars1:02:00 Sarah & Hagar: mother/daughter archetypes1:07:00 Solar vs lunar symbolism & degrees of glory1:10:00 Healing Abrahamic division through the feminine1:11:30 Final reflections on sacred partnershipJoin the Contemplative Prayer + Meditation Q&A with Meghan and Phil McLemore, on February 16th at 7pm MT. Register here! Hidden Wisdom initiates truth-seekers into the Mysteries, guiding listeners toward a lived experience of the Divine that awakens and transforms faith—without dismantling family or community. Pursue your Journey: ✨ Hidden Wisdom App – Coming Spring 2026! Pathway programs, community, library, events and more! Join the waitlist for updates, sneak peeks, and discounts!

This powerful exploration of Revelation 3:7-13 takes us into the heart of the church at Philadelphia, one of only two churches Christ didn't rebuke. What makes this congregation truly heroic? They mastered three essential disciplines that we desperately need today: practicing God's Word faithfully, proclaiming His name unashamedly, and pursuing His will patiently. The message opens with a sobering illustration from ancient Pompeii, where residents ignored warning signs of Mount Vesuvius's eruption and were frozen in time by volcanic ash. Just as those Romans had warnings they didn't heed, we're seeing rumblings in our world today—warfare, earthquakes, moral breakdown—that signal Christ's imminent return. The Philadelphia believers lived with this urgency, keeping God's Word not just as hearers but as doers. They refused to deny Christ's name despite severe persecution from the synagogue of Satan. Most remarkably, they demonstrated patient endurance, holding fast to God's promises even when His timing seemed delayed. The application cuts deep: Are we ashamed of Jesus outside the church walls—at work, with family, among friends? Are we prepared for the increasing hostility toward Christianity that's already emerging in America? The call is clear: fortify our faith, endure patiently, and finish the race because Christ is coming soon with rewards for those who remain faithful.Ridgecrest exists to reach the lost, build the believer, and connect the people of God to the mission and purpose of God. Our sermons podcast is just one way we seek to accomplish our mission online and you can help us by leaving reviews on your podcast platform of choice or by sharing our sermons with someone you know.To let us know how we can pray for you or to find out more about Ridgecrest, take a minute to fill out our Connection Card linked below. https://my.rbcdothan.org/connectioncardIf you'd like to receive our daily devotionals in your inbox, sign up HERE free of charge: https://mailchi.mp/4bcc8628406b/daily-heart-truth-devotionsThe Journey Podcast:- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@journeypodrbc?si=aIuVQ9Axv32Z-H_8- Substack: https://thejourneypodcast.substack.com- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-journey/id1785079800 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0syXQWFX6IhTZjeJsHWxtM?si=c4c7397b153248f6Heart Truth Devotions podcast: - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-truth-devotions/id1518661566- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/339RoxzO65vb8DX1P4E0YU?si=54f4735e6cc54fefFind us online - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgecrestDothan- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgecrestbaptist/profilecard/?igsh=MWRrZHZwdXprYzhwZw==- YouTube: www.youtube.com/@rbcdothan- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rbcdothan?_t=ZP-8wfPSkVSuYo&_r=1- Our website https://www.rbcdothan.org- WATCH LIVE Sunday and Wednesday: https://rbcdothan.online.church

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses how to "leave well" when God calls you to a new ministry assignment. He unpacks why finishing faithfully matters, how to craft an intentional transition plan, and ways to communicate clearly with leaders, staff, and your congregation, helping your current ministry thrive long after you're gone.

Listen in as America’s most attractive audio engineer and her host survey biblical and doctrinal illiteracy and the consequences thereof from the State House to the White House, to your house. We’ll talk about the Southern Baptist publishers at Lifeway … Continue reading →

In this special "SBC Weekly Roundup" edition of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe and Jon Whitehead dive deep into breaking news about a quiet gathering of roughly 30 of the SBC's largest Cooperative Program–giving churches and what it may signal about a post–Cooperative Program future for Southern Baptists. Wolfe & Whitehead analyze the growing dominance of designated giving, new SBC legal battles (including the McRaney and Garner cases), and what these lawsuits mean for church autonomy and trust.   Follow CBL's "SBC Weekly RoundUp" to stay informed on: • SBC Presidential Race • Entity Controversies (ERLC, Executive Committee, seminaries, and more) • The future of the Cooperative Program • How your church can prepare to engage faithfully and effectively at the SBC Annual Meeting Timestamps: 0:00 - 0:38 – Intro & Podcast Mission 0:38 - 6:01 – This Week's SBC News Headlines 6:01 - 7:00 – Jon Whitehead Joins the Conversation 7:00 - 12:24 – The Secret Dallas Meeting & Post-CP Future 12:24 - 27:26 – Cooperative Program vs. Designated Giving 27:26 - 39:58 – NAMB, Vance Pitman & ‘Send Ventures' 39:58 - 46:15 – Heath Lambert's SBC Name Change Video & Women Pastors 46:15 - 59:19 – Law Amendment, Willy Rice & SBC Presidency Stakes 59:19 - 1:05:24 – The McRaney Case: Church Autonomy & Defamation 1:05:24 - 1:17:04 – The Garner Case & SBC Abuse Response Fallout 1:17:04 - 1:19:58 – Time to Prepare for Orlando   ––––––   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 CastboxFM – https://castbox.fm/channel/id6132313 CastroFM – https://castro.fm/podcast/67110759-1bb9-4fd9-abcb-34113d42e945 CurioCaster – https://curiocaster.com/podcast/pi6894445 Fountain – https://fountain.fm/show/IURohE0rZPJr5h81wxbX Goodpods – https://goodpods.com/podcasts/center-for-baptist-leadership-565673 iHeartRadio – https://iheart.com/podcast/170321203 iVoox – https://www.ivoox.com/en/podcast-center-for-baptist-leadership_sq_f12419733_1.html Listen Notes – https://lnns.co/2Br0hw7p5R4 MoonFM – https://moon.fm/itunes/1743074575 PlayerFM – https://player.fm/series/3570081 PocketCasts – https://play.pocketcasts.com/podcasts/ddd92230-e3ff-013c-e7de-02cacb2c6223 PodcastAddict – https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/center-for-baptist-leadership/5090794 Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-center-for-baptist-leaders-5696654 PodcastRepublic – https://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1743074575 TrueFans – https://truefans.fm/center-for-baptist-leadership YouTube Podcasts – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFMvfuzJKMICA7wi3CXvQxdNtA_lqDFV

A heartfelt memoir about the search for religion and identity “I'm not Jewish.” For years, that's what David Weill told anyone who asked about his religious background. Yes, his father was a Jew who had left Nazi Germany as a boy. But his mother was a Southern Baptist. Growing up in New Orleans, religion wasn't something his family discussed, let alone practiced. As an adult, he developed a fervent zeal and profound devotion to his work as a specialist in organ transplants. Transplantation was all he needed to define and fulfill him—until a crisis shook him to the core. In 2015, after the simultaneous unraveling of his carefully crafted career and the death of his father, Weill began to doubt everything, including his purpose in life. While grappling with emotional pain and sinking deeper into despair, he began to suffer perplexing physical symptoms. In his moment of crisis, he was seized by a strong desire to practice a formal religion. But for Weill, the real question was, Which religion? Eventually, he chose Catholicism and was baptized at age fifty. He found solace in heart-to-heart talks with a priest and his daughters' happiness at having the whole family at church together. Everything was fine—until 2020, when he learned that his mother had converted to Judaism right before marrying his father. He was born a Jew. And in the eyes of the Jewish faith, he would always be Jewish. That realization sparked his second quest. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

In this special Valentine's week episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz talk about love. We all want it. We all sometimes struggle to give it. But what is it? And how can we know we have it at all times?

Rob Collingsworth and Griffin Gulledge sit down with Gary Hollingsworth, interim president of the ERLC and past executive for the SCBC, to talk about the ERLC, his tenure as interim, and the future of the entity. 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 this episode's 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  

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses the leader's calling to model the commitments they teach. He explores why Christian leaders must live as visible examples—authentic, transparent, and consistent in every area of life. Using biblical teaching and practical stories, Iorg unpacks the challenges and rewards of leading by example, showing how faithful modeling shapes others to follow Christ more fully.

Jon discusses the Christian news of the last week including who's running for SBC President, the Southern Baptists on Immigration, Hillary Clinton goes after Empathy, Josh Harris comes back to Christianity?, Epstein, Paul Gottfried, and more.Order Against the Waves: Againstthewavesbook.comCheck out Jon's Music: jonharristunes.comTo Support the Podcast: https://www.worldviewconversation.com/support/Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/jonharrispodcastSubstack: https://substack.com/@jonharris?X: https://twitter.com/jonharris1989Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonharris1989/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonharris1989Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonharrispodcast/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Southern Baptists have had a longstanding commitment to advocating for the protection of preborn lives and opposing abortion in every form. This is rooted in the biblical revelation that all people are created in God's image and have inherent value. During a recent pro-life advocacy trip to Washington, D.C., Southern Baptist college students, leaders, and pastors joined us for the 2026 March for Life and advocated alongside us on Capitol Hill. On this episode, you'll hear from two individuals involved in that trip, Dr. Dub Oliver, president of Union University, and Jason Marlin, lead pastor of First Baptist Church in Kirksville, Missouri, and an ERLC trustee. Both men reflect on their recent experience at the 53rd annual March for Life and share about the importance of educating and equipping the next generation to engage faithfully on pro-life issues. Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

It's a sad consequence of the fall and the brokenness of the world: suffering. In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz reflect on the problem -- and the promise -- of suffering in the Christian life.

What happens when someone grows up deeply religious… yet can see and communicate with spirits from childhood? In today's episode of The You-est You® Podcast, I sit down with Jill M. Jackson, a gifted psychic medium and spiritual teacher, to explore her courageous and soul-led journey — from a Southern Baptist upbringing to fully embracing her intuitive and mediumistic gifts. We talk about: ✨ Seeing spirits as a child ✨ Navigating fear, faith, and spiritual truth ✨ Grounding and protecting your energy as an empath ✨ Starseeds, New Earth consciousness, and divine purpose ✨ Why love is the antidote to fear in our world One of my biggest takeaways from Jill is this reminder: You don't need to fear your gifts — you're here to embody them. Leave a comment or share what resonated — I love hearing your insights and wisdom. Here's to claiming your intuition and choosing love, over fear!.   About Jill M. Jackson Jill M. Jackson is a psychic medium and spiritual teacher who has been intuitive since childhood. Raised in a Southern Baptist tradition, Jill learned early on to navigate the tension between religious conditioning and her natural ability to see and communicate with spirit. Over time, she embraced her gifts and devoted her life to helping others trust their intuition, ground their energy, and live guided by love rather than fear. Known for her grounded presence and compassionate approach, Jill teaches about mediumship, spirit guides, starseeds, and New Earth consciousness, with a strong emphasis on energetic boundaries, embodiment, and discernment. Her work invites people to remember who they truly are and to reconnect with their soul's purpose in these transformative times. To learn more about Jill's class, Manifesting Mastery and Soul Alchemy, go to: https://jill-m-jackson.mykajabi.com/a/2148227666/PBi6we96   Takeaways Jill's journey from Southern Baptist to psychic medium was filled with duality. Seeing spirits as a child was both confusing and frightening for Jill. Jill's grandmother played a significant role in her spiritual awakening. The importance of grounding and energy management for empaths. Starseeds are here to help humanity navigate current evolutionary times. The rise of starseeds correlates with the increasing consciousness on the planet. Love is the antidote to fear and division in society. Jill emphasizes the importance of community and finding one's tribe. The golden rays and solar rays are new types of starseeds with unique missions. Connecting with nature is essential for spiritual well-being.   About Your Host, Julie Reisler Join Julie Reisler weekly, podcast host, intuitive coach, author, and multi-time TEDx speaker, each week to learn how to access your spiritual gifts and inner guidance to be your You-est You® and achieve greater inner peace, spiritual connection, happiness, and abundance. Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational stories and wisdom from spiritual luminaries, experts, conscious leaders, psychic mediums, and extraordinary human beings that will help to transform your life.  Be sure to subscribe to Julie's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/juliereisler and ring the notification bell so that you never miss a powerful episode! Here's to your truest, You-est You! Love, Julie   You-est You® Resources for YOU! See below for free tools, resources, programs, and goodies to help you become your YOU-EST YOU!   FREE Manifest Your Goals & Dreams 7-Day Toolset This stunning free toolset is a 7-day workbook (25 pages full) of powerful mindset practices, grounding meditations (and audio), a new beautiful time management system and template to set your personalized schedule for your best productivity, a personalized energy assessment, and so much more. It was designed to specifically help you uplevel your routine and self-care habits for success so you can radiate and become your 'You-est You'. These tools are some of Julie's best practices used with hundreds of her clients to help you feel more confident, clear, and connected to your best self so that you feel inspired to take on the world. Get it at: juliereisler.com/toolset   FREE Intuition Test Unlock your unique intuitive super-powers and discover your dominant Intuition Language™. Take the free test now at https://juliereisler.com/intuitiontest-podcast   Intuition Activation Mini-Course - 90% OFF! For a limited time only, get access to Julie's powerful transformative Intuition Activation mini-course for 90% off! You'll have lifetime access to this course that is full of video modules, worksheets, meditations, tools and practices to unlock your intuition and activate your inner guidance! Sign up now at https://juliereisler.com/activation    Craving deeper connection beyond words? Explore my Meditation Portal — a sacred space for weekly guided meditations, energy healing, and intuitive alignment. These channeled journeys are activations designed to help you reconnect with your soul, expand your inner awareness, and live from a place of calm, clarity, and higher love.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, addresses the paradox of loneliness in ministry leadership—how pastors and ministry leaders can feel deeply isolated despite serving in highly relational, Christian communities. He explains why loneliness is an “occupational hazard” and then offers practical strategies for facing it.

It's the return of the Grab Bag! Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz come with surprise questions for each other. You never know what you'll hear when the guys are put on the spot.

In this episode of the Revitalize & Replant Podcast, hosts Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss practical, gospel-centered ways churches can minister to children with autism and special needs. Whether your church is revitalizing, replanting, or simply seeking to become more inclusive, this conversation offers actionable guidance for creating a welcoming, supportive environment for families of individuals with special needs. Key Topics Covered: Why acknowledging disabilities as part of God's world shapes healthier ministry How humility in leadership strengthens special needs ministry The importance of training volunteers to serve children with autism Creating inclusive, welcoming church environments Providing quiet and safe spaces for children with sensory sensitivities 5 Practical Tips for Ministering to Children with Autism: Acknowledge that disabilities are a part of our world and an opportunity for the church to reflect Christ's compassion. Lead with humility, recognizing that learning and listening are essential. Train volunteers and ministry leaders to understand and support children with autism. Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for children and their families. Offer quiet, safe spaces for children who need sensory breaks during church activities. Resources Related to This Episode: “Laying the Best Foundation for Starting a Special Needs Ministry” from the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention

SBC churches have partnered with government-funded organizations such as World Relief, Arrive Ministries, and Lutheran Services for refugee resettlement.Many of these groups receive substantial federal grants, offer legal services including citizenship applications and removal defense, distribute "know your rights" materials advising non-cooperation with ICE, and engage in political advocacy opposing enforcement measures. Numerous examples illustrate Southern Baptist churches nationwide supporting these efforts.There is a current opportunity, amid recent immigration enforcement changes, for conservatives to attend the June SBC annual meeting, influence resolutions, and steer the denomination toward priorities align more with national interests.Substack Article: https://open.substack.com/pub/jonharris/p/the-southern-baptist-immigration?r=2j3qvv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=truePatreon Support: https://www.patreon.com/c/jonharrispodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Another cold take on a literally hot topic. Kirk Cameron recently announced he was moving away from the doctrine of eternal conscious torment and toward conditionalism or annihilationism. On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz discuss what's at stake in this doctrinal shift, the relevant passages that should inform our views, and why ETC is an important doctrine for gospel fidelity.