In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the the year anniversary of the withdrawal of Afghanistan, Liz Cheney’s loss in the primary, and the investigation of the SBC. They also talk about the Jan. 6 committee and former Vice President Mike Pence’s potential testimony. Finally, they mention political violence and the Salman Rushdie attack.

ERLC Content

• Hannah Daniel and Cooper Shull with Remembering the plight of Afghans: One year after the fall of Kabul
• Jordan Wootten with Three takeaways from a recent survey of adoptive parents
• John Foubert with The importance of protecting your children from internet pornography

Culture

• Baptist Press: Investigation into the SBC
• Washington Post: Liz Cheney loses primary
• NBC News: Pence would consider testifying
• CNN: Salman Rushdie attack

Lunchroom

• Lindsay: Are you “quiet quitting”?, The Wall Street Journal 
• Brent: Lebron James’ new deal 

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• @ERLC
• @LeatherwoodTN
• @LindsNicolet

Sponsors

• Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
• Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted terrority. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.

Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

For this episode, Brent interviewed Matt Henslee, the executive director of the Collin Baptist Association in Texas. Matt recently served as the president of the SBC pastors conference and the two talked about his time leading that effort as well as the importance of local associations in SBC life.

ERLC Content

• Understanding the Reconciliation Process in Congress – As Christians seek to be well informed on the workings of our government, play an active role in our democracy, and ensure the well-being of our neighbors, it is important to more fully understand this complicated procedure.
• The Church’s Need for Post-Abortive Ministry – Karen Ellison shares her experiences and helps us consider the ways in which individuals in our churches and communities might still be in need of healing from past abortions, as well as the importance of this work to the future of the pro-life movement.

Culture

• WSJ: Internal Informant Led to Search of Trump Property  – The episode points to a sharp escalation in the Justice Department’s inquiry into Mr. Trump, which also includes an investigation into the events leading up to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot on the Capitol. 
• Dispatch: July Brings Hint of Inflation Relief  – the latest Consumer Price Index numbers from the BLS showed that, on net, prices for the average American consumer didn’t rise at all from June to July. 
• Indy Star: New Abortion Ban Signed into Law in Indiana – Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a near total ban on abortion in Indiana Aug. 5.

Lunchroom

• BP: Barber Names Abuse Task Force Members – “The purpose of this task force is to assist the churches of the Southern Baptist Convention in our efforts to shut the doors of our churches to those who would act as sexual predators and to wrap our arms around survivors and those who love them,” Barber said.

Sponsors

• Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
• Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted terrority. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.

Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the failure of the Kansas pro-life amendment, voter priorities and abortion, and Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan. They also talk about the Indiana representative and staff members killed in a car crash. 

ERLC Content

• Hannah Daniel with Explainer: New wave of pro-family policies in an encouraging trend in the pro-life movement
• Jenna Fleming with What school option will you choose for your child? A helpful rubric for making education decisions
• Daniel Hostetter with Is pro-life work deceptive? How the truth of Scripture drives the work of many pregnancy resource centers

Culture

• Baptist Press: Kansas pro-life constitutional amendment fails
• Gallup: Abortion moves up on list of voter priorities
• Axios: Speaker Nancy Pelosi travels to Taiwan, angering China
• Reuters: Member of Congress, staff killed in tragic car accident

Lunchroom

• Lindsay: Man on motorcyle sings to Taylor Swift
• Brent: Vin Scully, the voice of the Dodgers, passes away at 94

Connect with us on Twitter

• @ERLC
• @LeatherwoodTN
• @LindsNicolet

Sponsors

• Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
• Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted terrority. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.

Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Lindsay talks to this summer’s interns in D.C. and Nashville. They talk about what they’ve learned and how churches can help equip young people to respond biblically to the culture. They also give a peek behind the scenes at the ERLC. 

ERLC Content

• ERLC Internship Program 

Lunchroom

• D.C.: National Mall
• Nashville: Fifth & Broadway 

Connect with us on Twitter

• @ERLC
• @LeatherwoodTN
• @LindsNicolet

Sponsors

• Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
• Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted terrority. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.

Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss inflation’s jaw-dropping rate, the assassination of the former Prime Minister of Japan, and the amazing new space images from the James Webb Telescope. 

ERLC Content

• Jordan Wootten with How do Americans view the issue of abortion, really? Takeaways from a recently published survey
• Chelsea Sobolik with Explainer: House to vote on pair of extreme pro-abortion bills
• ERLC Staff with Why Roe v. Wade was an indefensible ruling: And why the Constitution leaves the question of abortion to the states

Culture

• CNBC: Inflation up a jaw-dropping 9.1%
• CNN: Crowds gather to pay respects to former PM Shinzo Abe
• BBC: What abe meant to Japan
• NPR: James Webb Telescope Images are groundbreaking

Lunchroom

• Brent: Baseball All-star game
• Lindsay: Everything Sad is Untrue; Where the Light Fell

Connect with us on Twitter

• @ERLC
• @LeatherwoodTN
• @LindsNicolet

Sponsors

• Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
• Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted terrority. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.

Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss Happy the elephant and what the controversy teaches us about personhood. They also discuss developments in a post-Roe America; and how to talk to your kids about sexting. 

ERLC Content

• Jackson McNeece with What the Happy the elephant controversy teaches us about personhood
• Jill Waggoner with How to talk to your kids about the problem of sexting: An interview with the CEO of a parental control app
• Hannah Daniel with A round-up of post-Roe abortion developments in America

Culture

• BBC: Boris Johnson Resignation Speech
• NY Times: Boris Johnson is out.
• Why is this important? Because of the Special Relationship
• Axios: July 4th mass shooting in Highland Park
• Bart Barber: ARITF is highest priority

Lunchroom

• Brent: Baseball All-Star game
• Lindsay: Fireworks gone wrong

Connect with us on Twitter

• @ERLC
• @LeatherwoodTN
• @LindsNicolet

Sponsors

• Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
• Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted terrority. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.

Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the historic ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court in Dobbs, overturning the abortion precedents set in Roe and Casey. They celebrate the decision and discuss the call of the church in a post-Roe world. They also talk about the victory for religious liberty at the Supreme Court in the Coach Kennedy case. 

ERLC Content

• How to talk to your church about the Dobbs Supreme Court decision: A guide for pastors and church leaders
• Explainer: Supreme Court rules no constitutional right to abortion
• 6 ideas for leading your church in pro-life ministry in light of Dobbs: The Mississippi abortion case and how a pastor can disciple his people
• What you should know about the Supreme Court decision on abortion
• Explainer: Supreme Court Strengthens Religious Expression for Teachers and Coaches

Culture

• Baptist Press event: Life After Roe
• National Review: Ben Sasse on Dobbs
• TGC: After Roe, How Do We Stand for Life?
• Christianity Today: Abortion Bans Should Ban Abortion

Connect with us on Twitter

• @ERLC
• @LeatherwoodTN
• @LindsNicolet

Sponsors

• Dobbs Resource Page | The release of the Dobbs decision marks a true turning point in the pro-life movement, a moment that Christians, advocates and many others have worked toward tirelessly for 50 years. Let us rejoice that we live in a nation where past injustices can still be corrected, as we also roll our sleeves up to save preborn lives, serve vulnerable mothers, and support families in our communities. To get more resources on this case, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.
• Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted terrority. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.

Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the milestone of 100 days of war in Ukraine, the threat toward Justice Kavanaugh, and Boris Johnson’s narrow vote of confidence. They also talk about the beginning of hearings regarding Jan. 6 and the recall of the district attorney in San Francisco. 

ERLC Content

• Gregg R. Allison with What is a man? Looking at a historical, contemporary, and essential answer (Discipling Your Church for a World in Sexual Crisis)
• Katie McCoy with What is a woman? God’s intent for sex and gender
• Daniel Hostetter with Explainer: State Department releases 2021 International Religious Freedom Report

Culture

• Washington Post: Threat against Justice Kavanaugh 
• Baptist Press: 100 days of war in Ukraine
• CNBC: Boris Johnson survives vote of confidence
• Yahoo News: Jan. 6 hearings begin
• CNN: San Francisco voters recall District Attorney Chesa Boudin

Lunchroom

• Lindsay: Cockroaches in court
• Brent: SBC This Week – Anaheim Preview

Connect with us on Twitter

• @ERLC
• @LeatherwoodTN
• @LindsNicolet

Sponsors

• Dobbs Resource Page Prayer Guide | Many Christians are aware that an important case about abortion is being decided at the Supreme Court this June. It’s important for us all  to pray for this landmark case and begin preparing our churches to serve vulnerable women and children in a potential post-Roe world. Download our free prayer guide at ERLC.com/Dobbs. 
• Sexual Ethics Resource Page | Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted terrority. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these important issues with truth and grace. Get these free resources at ERLC.com/sexualethics.

Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the Sexual Abuse Task Force recommendations, the Psalm 139 Project teaming up with former NFL player Ben Watson, and the baby formula shortage. They also discuss the debates on the Hill about gun control, and weeping with those who weep. 

ERLC Content

• Casey McCall with How the Cooperative Program has funded SBC missions: A historic dilemma and the Southern Baptist solution
• Casey B. Hough with Weeping amid the evils of this world: Mourning the shootings, facing our mortality, and hoping in Christ
• Jason Thacker with Why a truncated vision of religious freedom is dangerous to the common good

Culture

• Baptist Press: New recommendations center on database and implementation task force
• Special recognition for Dr. Tony Wolfe, of the SBTC, for this piece in BP
• Baptist Press: Watsons and ERLC team up again for a Psalm 139 ultrasound placement
• WSJ: Baby formula shortage is a “crisis”
• Punchbowl News: Inside the House's Gun Strategy

Lunchroom

• Lindsay: Top Gun: Maverick
• Brent: The Southern Baptist Historical Library and Archives

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• @ERLC
• @LeatherwoodTN
• @LindsNicolet

Sponsors

• Dobbs Resource Page Prayer Guide | Right now, the Supreme Court is considering a major Mississippi abortion case called Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The ERLC and other pro-life organizations filed an amicus brief in this case urging the Supreme Court to overturn the disatrous Roe v. Wade decision. Members of our team also joined pro-life advocates on the steps of the Supreme Court when oral arguments were heard last December. As we approach the Supreme Court’s final decision in June of this year, it’s important for Christians to pray for this landmark case and begin preparing our churches to serve vulnerable women and children in a potential post-Roe world. Download our free prayer guide at ERLC.com/Dobbs.
• Sexual Ethics Resource Page |Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of entertainment and messages that challenge the Bible’s teachings on sexual ethics? It often feels like we’re walking through uncharted terrority. But no matter what we face in our ever-shifting culture, God’s design for human sexuality has never changed. The ERLC’s new sexual ethics resource page is full of helpful articles, videos, and explainers that will equip you to navigate these importa

Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the finding from  Sexual Abuse Task Force report on the sexual abuse cover-up in the SBC Executive Committee. They also lament the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. 

ERLC Content

• ERLC Staff with A prayer in response to sexual abuse in the SBC

Culture

• The Uvalde school shooting | Washington Post and Wall Street Journal | 2018 SBC Resolution on Gun Violence and Mass Shootings
• The sexual abuse cover-up in the SBC Executive Committee | Christianity Today (1) and Christianity Today (2)

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• @ERLC
• @LeatherwoodTN
• @LindsNicolet

Sponsors

• Dobbs Resource Page Prayer Guide | Right now, the Supreme Court is considering a major Mississippi abortion case called Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The ERLC and other pro-life organizations filed an amicus brief in this case urging the Supreme Court to overturn the disatrous Roe v. Wade decision. Members of our team also joined pro-life advocates on the steps of the Supreme Court when oral arguments were heard last December. As we approach the Supreme Court’s final decision in June of this year, it’s important for Christians to pray for this landmark case and begin preparing our churches to serve vulnerable women and children in a potential post-Roe world. Download our free prayer guide at ERLC.com/Dobbs.
• Dobbs Resource Page | Many Christians are aware that an important case about abortion is being decided at the Supreme Court this June. But for many, this case is confusing and wrapped in a lot of legal jargon. The ERLC wants to help with that, so we’ve created a resource page that will help you and your church understand what this case means, what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned, and how your church can prepare to serve vulnerable women and children in the aftermath. To learn more about the Dobbs case and how you can pray, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs.

Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.