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by Brandon Porter & Laura Erlanson
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- 2 days ago43 min
Missionary Sending Celebration, ERLC installs Evan Lenow, An interview with WMU President Carolyn Fountain
In this episode, Laura Erlanson and Brandon Porter cover the recent International Mission Board and Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission Trustee Meetings, preview the Executive Committee meeting, talk about the findings of a new church worship survey, share an interview with Carolyn Fountain and hear an encouraging word about a church caring for its pastor as he battled cancer.
- 1 weeks ago41 min
Remembering 9/11, ERLC hires policy leader Zack Pruitt, An interview with SEBTS President Scott Pace
Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 by remembering Southern Baptists who responded to the tragedy in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania, they talk about the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission's hiring of Zack Pruitt to serve as VP of public policy and general counsel for entity, they highlight two important policy cases affecting assisted suicide and AI-generated child pornography, and introduce new Southeastern Seminary President Scott Pace.
- 2 weeks ago42 min
Generous Cooperative Program giving in August, Least evangelical places in America, An interview with Thomas Kidd
Laura Erlanson and Brandon Porter share an encouraging August Cooperative Program giving report, talk about a resource that helps reveal lostness across the United States, and discuss a Lifeway Research piece that says church attendance is up in many churches but newcomers aren't rising. Thomas Kidd joins them to discuss a new book on the exaggerated death of religion in America.PROGRAM NOTE: We apologize for some audio issues with Brandon Porter's audio. Thanks for grace.
- 3 weeks ago47 min
Ryan Blackwell installed to lead Lifeway, Pres. Willy Rice announces commission on women in pastoral roles, An interview with Jerome Coleman
In this episode, Laura Erlanson and Brandon Porter tell you about a new commission named by SBC Pres. Willy Rice to bring clarity to women serving in pastoral roles, the installation of Ryan Blackwell to lead Lifeway, the International Mission Board's 2026 MedAdvance conference, Send Relief's response to devastation in Tibet and Nepal, and an interview with National African American Fellowship Pres. Jerome Coleman.
- Aug 21, 202641 min
Johnny Hunt appeals case dismissal, Southern Baptist chaplain receives major promotion, An interview with Thomas Kidd
In this episode, Laura Erlanson and Brandon Porter talk about Johnny Hunt's appeal of the dismissal of his suit against the SBC, how disaster relief workers are helping those facing loss and devastation in Indiana and the Northwest, the promotion of a Southern Baptist chaplain to high rank in the U.S. Navy, and the future of religion in the U.S. in a discussion with Thomas Kidd.
- Aug 14, 202645 min
Johhny Hunt case dismissed; Send Relief responds to Colombian earthquake devastation; New state exec in Alabama
In this episode, Laura Erlanson and Brandon Porter discuss the dismissal of Johnny Hunt's case against the SBC, how Send Relief is responding to a major earthquake in Colombia, abortion-related ballot initiatives this fall, the case for church membership, the Kickoff Rally for the 2027 SBC Annual Meeting & Pastors' Conference, a new state leader in Alabama, and much more.
- Aug 7, 202628 min
Responding to wildfires in the northwest, Guidestone warns of dangerous scam, July Cooperative Program giving trends up
Laura Erlanson and Brandon Porter talk about the devastation and relief efforts connected to wildfires in the Pacific Northwest and how GuideStone is encouraging users to beware of a dangerous scam. They also discuss:- How Cooperative Program giving trended up in July- A Lifeway Research story on the positive effects of small group participation in spiritual growth- The time Christian comedian Jerry Clower was left speechless
- Jul 31, 202642 min
Send Relief Sunday, Guidestone trustees raise Mission:Dignity honorarium, BGCT completes realigment
In this episode:- Send Relief Sunday is August- Guidestone trustees meet, increase Mission:Dignity honorarium- Fourth staff member arrested at Pawleys Island Community Church in Myrtle Beach, SC- Lifeway's Black church week wraps up at Ridgecrest- College students complete 8 week summer internship with the International Mission Board- An interview with Shane Pruitt and Shelly Melia on reaching Gen Alpha
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