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

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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

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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

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• @ERLC
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• @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
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• @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.

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss state constitutions and abortion, the SBTC and a partnership with the Psalm 139 Project, and the shootings in Buffalo and California. They also discuss the crackdown on churches in Hong Kong and the reasons why people migrate.

ERLC Content

• Hannah Daniel with 3 reasons why people migrate despite difficulties and uncertainty: Title 42 and our complicated immigration system
• Jordan Wootten with How the church should respond to the rise of anti-Semitism in America
• Alan Cross with What I’ve learned about the church’s response to migrants by seeing them face to face: Opportunities to minister to those at the U.S.-Mexico border and beyond

Culture

• Washington Post: Abortion in the state constitutions looms as next front | Dr. Land article about the SBC
• Baptist Press: SBTC/Psalm 139 Partnership 
• NPR: Buffalo shooting update
• NBC News: Doctor hailed as hero in California church shooting 
• Washington Post: Crackdown comes to churches in Hong Kong

Lunchroom

• Lindsay: The Batman; Spiders in the mail
• Brent: The Franklin Rodeo is here!

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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

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

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss The Women’s Health Protection Act—the most pro-abortion legislation—failing in the Senate, the Supreme Court gatherering again since the leak, and a giant black hole at the center of the Milky Way. They also talk about the sexual revolution and how to minister the truth of God’s design in the midst of it. 

ERLC Content

• Jordan Wootten with Explainer: Religious liberty in Ukraine in the 20th and 21st centuries
• Cliff Lea with How do you watch what you watch? Christian Wisdom and Entertainment Choices

Culture

• NPR: The Women's Health Protection Act failed to pass | ERLC piece: Explainer: Senate votes on extreme pro-abortion legislation in response to leaked draft opinion
• Politico: The Supreme Court is set to gather Thursday for the first time since leak
• BBC: Gargantuan black hole

Lunchroom

• Lindsay: Obi trailer | Goodreads
• Brent: 2021 SBC annual church profile

Connect with us on Twitter

• @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.

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the shocking draft opinion leak of the Supreme Court regarding the Mississippi abortion case, or Dobbs. They also talk about the National Day of Prayer and 10 things Christians should know about kids and anxiety. 

ERLC Content

• Brent Leatherwood with Understanding the Draft Opinion Leak of the Supreme Court: The Most Consequential Leak of Our Lifetime
• Hannah Daniel with A prayer for our country on the National Day of Prayer
• Stephen Grcevich with 10 Things Christians should know about kids and anxiety: Providing peace and refuge in a post-pandemic world

Culture

• SCOTUS Dobbs opinion draft leak 
• ERLC Explainer: House passes extreme pro-abortion legislation
• Advisory Opinions podcast
• As some rallied over Roe v. Wade, these Christians prayed

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• @ERLC
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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.

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the Coach Kennedy religious liberty case, Madeleine Albright’s funeral, and the economy. They also talk about Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter, the U.S. and the end of the pandemic phase of COVID-19, and Oklahoma’s ban on abortion after 6 weeks. 

ERLC Content

• Chelsea Patterson Sobolik with Explainer: What you should know about religious liberty and the Coach Kennedy case
• Hannah Daniel with USCIRF releases 2022 annual report on international religious freedom
• Carissa Early with When home isn’t safe: A review of “When Home Hurts: A Guide for Responding Wisely to Domestic Abuse in Your Church”

Culture

1. Biden, Obama, Clintons speak at funeral for Madeleine Albright, first female secretary of state | Richard Land with What Secretary Albright modeled for us: The calling of our time to become peacemakers
2. Economy shrinks
3. Elon Musk buys Twitter, says it should be neutral | Axios follow-up
4. Fauci says U.S. is transitioning out of 'pandemic phase'
5. Oklahoma passed Texas-style 6-week ban | BP rundown on states enacting pro-life laws

Lunchroom

• Lindsay: Brian Regan I Walked On The Moon - YouTube
• Brent: The Cost of Zoom: Innovation?

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• @ERLC
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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

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

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the end, for now, of the airline mask mandate, a professor whose religious liberty was protected regarding pronoun usage, and President Biden promising more aid to Ukraine. They also talk about the French presidential debate and the upcoming SBC presidential candidate forum. 

ERLC Content

• Daryl Crouch with How churches and communities can collaborate to overcome the opioid crisis
• Candice Watters with Is there a bold religious movement for access to abortion? An unholy claim and a pro-life people
• Allyson Howell with How My Sister with Down Syndrome Changed Everything: Choosing Life is Not Easy, But It’s Better

Culture

1. No more masks…maybe?
2. The case of the professor and pronouns | ADF news release
3. POTUS promises more aid to Ukraine
4. French Presidential Debate
5. FBC Keller to host candidate forum with SBC president candidates

Lunchroom

• Lindsay: Queen Elizabeth celebrates 96th birthday in milestone jubilee year | The Gospel Coalition Good Faith debates
• Brent: The Good Faith Podcast with David French and Curtis Chang

Connect with us on Twitter

• @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 unde

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