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by Brandon Porter & Laura Erlanson
A weekly news roundup from the Southern Baptist Convention as well as guest interviews from today's top church leaders.
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- 3 days ago48 min
Key ballot initiatives impacted, Lifeway Research's Bible literacy quiz, An interview with Mark Clifton
In this episode, Laura Erlanson and Brandon Porter talk with North American Mission Board leader Mark Clifton about how God is working through revitalizing churches, they look at how voters responded to key ballot initiatives in the voting booth, October Cooperative Program giving, Lifeway Research's interesting Bible literacy quiz and the search for Noah's Ark.
- 1 weeks ago45 min
Prayer for the persecuted church, Important issues on the ballot, ERLC introduces a new marriage resource
In this episode, Laura Erlanson and Brandon Porter discuss praying for the persecuted church, key issues in the ballot box, how churches are seeking hope amid rising insurance premiums, and how Southern Baptist leaders say pastors need advocates in the local church. They also talk with the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission's RaShon Frost about a new resource to help address modern challenges to marriage and the family.
- 2 weeks ago38 min
Economic crunch affecting churches, The Clergy Act signed into law, A discussion on evangelism with Stephen Rummage
In this episode, Laura Erlanson and Brandon Porter talk about a Lifeway Research story on how economic struggles are impacting churches, the safety of International Mission Board missionaries following violent riots in Europe, the arrest of a former Lifeway staff member, and how Wall Street is moving to Dallas and impacting Guidestone. Plus, we hear Florida Baptist Stephen Rummage on the importance of emphasizing soul-winning and we remember the tremendous impact of Herschel Hobbes.
- 3 weeks ago35 min
Significant giving totals for missions offerings, Pace installed as SEBTS president, GuideStone's Hance Dilbeck on caring for pastors
In this episode, Laura Erlanson and Brandon Porter talk about recording giving to missions offerings, provide updates from the North American Mission Board and Southeastern Seminary trustee meetings, detail a new report on pastors' attitudes toward endorsing a political candidate and talk to GuideStone President Hance Dilbeck on how to care for your pastor.
- Oct 9, 202643 min
Cooperative Program fiscal year end totals, Transparency and accountability in the SBC Annual, Jeff Iorg on cooperation
This week, Laura Erlanson and Brandon Porter share the details of the 2025-26 Cooperative Program giving totals, they talk about accountability letters in the SBC Annual; they discuss the rush to get hotel rooms for the 2027 SBC Annual Meeting; they share information about new degree programs at New Orleans Seminary; and they highlight the beginning of state convention season. Executive Committee President Jeff Iorg also joins the podcast to talk about the importance of cooperation.
- Oct 2, 202643 min
Congress passes Clergy Act, A judge weighs in on Sills vs. SBC, A conversation with Trevin Wax
This week, Laura Elranson and Brandon Porter talk about newly passed legislation that could affect pastors' Social Security, a judge's ruling in the David Sills case against the SBC and Guidepost Solutions, a new marriage resource from the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, and they remember Evangelist David Ring and Oklahoma Baptist University President Bob Agee. Plus, they talk with Trevin Wax about his new devotional coming soon.
- Sep 25, 202638 min
An interview with SBC President Willy Rice, Executive Committee meets in Nashville, Send Relief Disaster Relief stats
In this week's episode, Laura Erlanson and Brandon Porter sit down with SBC President Willy Rice minutes after he delivers his first address to the SBC Executive Committee, they highlight EC President Jeff Iorg's address to EC members and the business they took up this week in Nashville. They also highlight impressive stats on how Southern Baptists are making an impact through disaster relief work.
- Sep 18, 202643 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.
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