In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss news and updates from the Olympics, Simone Biles, bipartisanship in the U.S., how COVID-19 cases are on the rise and the new requirements we are starting to see, and how we can pray for an encourage pastors during this COVID-19 surge. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Chelsea Patterson Sobolik with "4 important SCOTUS cases for life and religious liberty: Looking back and looking ahead," ERLC staff with "Explainer: What’s going on in Cuba with protests and new sanctions?," and Josh Wester with "Why we need a comprehensive approach to ending abortion."

ERLC Content

• Chelsea Patterson Sobolik with 4 important SCOTUS cases for life and religious liberty: Looking back and looking ahead
• ERLC staff with Explainer: What’s going on in Cuba with protests and new sanctions?
• Josh Wester with Why we need a comprehensive approach to ending abortion

Culture

1. Simone Biles pulled out of the women's gymnastics team final at the Tokyo Olympics.
2. Bipartisanship in the US Senate
3. Covid on the comeback
4. New covid requirements
5. Google offices to mandate vaccines
6. Ronnie Parrott Tweet

Lunchroom

• Lindsay: https://www.peacocktv.com/
• Brent: Baptists and the Court
• Josh: How to Think: A Survival Guide for a World at Odds

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss John Leland, religious freedom, Jeff Bezos the astronaut, COVID-19 surging once again, the start of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, the six new sports debuting in Tokyo, the Milwaukee Bucks winning the NBA championship, and USA stove pipe hats. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Nathan Finn with "3 reasons Baptists should look to John Leland: Religious liberty, evangelism, and biblical justice," Ben Harbaugh with "Explainer: Biden administration to nominate Ambassador for International Freedom," and Policy Staff with "Explainer: Federal court strikes down discrimination against religious student groups on college campus."

ERLC Content

• Nathan Finn with 3 reasons Baptists should look to John Leland: Religious liberty, evangelism, and biblical justice
• Ben Harbaugh with Explainer: Biden administration to nominate Ambassador for International Freedom
• Policy Staff with Explainer: Federal court strikes down discrimination against religious student groups on college campus

Culture

1. The Blue Origin suborbital space flight
2. Covid hits the Capitol amid visit from infected Texas lawmakers
3. Texas Democrats to break quorum in special session over voting rights
4. new infections surge to highest point in 5 months
5. Delta variant now accounts for about 58% of COVID-19 cases in US, CDC says
6. The Tokyo 2020 Olympics
7. Six new sports makes Tokyo 2020 the biggest Olympics ever
8. 2020 Olympics could still be cancelled
9. U.S. soccer suffers stunning defeat to Sweden in Olympics opener
10. The Milwaukee Bucks are NBA champions for the first time in 50 years as Antetokounmpo scores 50 points
11. USA stove pipe hats

Lunchroom

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the record number of drug overdose deaths in 2020, Oliva Rodrigo visiting the White House, anti-government protests in Cuba, two religious freedom wins, and the winner of the 2021 All-Star Game. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Andrew Bertodatti with "What is life like in the U.S. for an immigrant: One man’s journey from religious persecution in Pakistan," Lieryn Barnett with "3 ways to be intentional with your singleness," and Heather Rice Minus with "A new documentary sheds light on reentry after prison: A New Day 1 covers the hopes and hardships of formerly incarcerated individuals."

ERLC Content

• Andrew Bertodatti with What life is like in the U.S. for an immigrant: One man’s journey from religious persecution in Pakistan
• Lieryn Barnett with 3 ways to be intentional with your singleness
• Heather Rice Minus with A new documentary sheds light on reentry after prison: A New Day 1 covers the hopes and hardships of formerly incarcerated individuals

Culture

1. CDC says drug overdose deaths hit record 93,300 in 2020
2. Provisional Drug Overdose Death Counts
3. Pop star Olivia Rodrigo visits White House to urge young people to get vaccinated against Covid-19
4. One reported dead in anti-government protests in Cuba
5. Capitol Hill Baptist Church, D.C. settle religious liberty suit
6. Appeals court protects church freedom in employment decisions
7. American League wins 2021 All-Star Game

Lunchroom

• Lindsay: Billionaire Richard Branson reaches space in his own ship
• Brent: The 2008 John Adams miniseries
• Josh: Black Widow

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the assassination of Haiti’s president, how new deaths from covid remain from those who are unvaccinated, a summer Olympics without any spectators, and the winner of the national spelling bee. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Candice Watters with "Do you need a digital reset? A better approach to screen time after the pandemic," Daniel Patterson with "Why and how reading shapes your soul," and Hannah Anderson with "At what age should we baptize our children? A case for baptizing those who make a credible profession of faith."

ERLC Content

• Candice Watters with Do you need a digital reset? A better approach to screen time after the pandemic
• Daniel Patterson with Why and how reading shapes your soul
• Hannah Anderson with At what age should we baptize our children? A case for baptizing those who make a credible profession of faith

Culture

1. Suspects arrested in assassination of Haitian president
2. Nearly all deaths from Covid in US are among the unvaccinated
3. In Maryland, all deaths from Covid in June were among unvaccinated
4. More evidence suggests vaccines protect against delta variant
5. An Olympic fiasco
6. Zaila Avant-garde wins national spelling bee

Lunchroom

• Lindsay: Ted Lasso Season 2 
• Brent: Georgetown Battleground Poll
• Josh: Waterpark with Jackson

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the shocking collapse of a surf-side condo in Miami, the SCOTUS ruling on free speech, the coronavirus variant likely to cause the next wave, the drop in U.S. life expectancy, and the new family members introduced on Sesame Street. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jordan Wootten with "What’s the future of the global religious landscape? Three takeaways from the Pew Center projections," Wendy Alsup with "4 ways to equip your kids to walk with friends who experience gender dysphoria," and Josh Wester with "6 reflections from SBC21: Resolution, a new president, and a spirit of unity."

ERLC Content

• Jordan Wootten with What’s the future of the global religious landscape? Three takeaways from the Pew Center projections
• Wendy Alsup with 4 ways to equip your kids to walk with friends who experience gender dysphoria
• Josh Wester with 6 reflections from SBC21: Resolutions, a new president, and a spirit of unity

Culture

1. Surfside Condo Collapse: At least 1 dead, 99 unaccounted for; 55 units involved in catastrophe
2. SCOTUS rules for cheerleader in free speech case
3. Teen cheerleader's Snapchat brings Supreme Court clash over schools and free speech
4. Delta variant likely to cause next wave
5. US Life Expectancy Drops by Alarming Amount
6. Sesame Street introduces family with two gay dads during Pride Month

Lunchroom

• Lindsay: Chosen season 2; https://quarterly.gospelinlife.com/social-media-identity-and-the-church/
• Josh: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill/
• Brent: Scripture-engaged Americans more hopeful and forgiving

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On this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent highlights from the SBC 2021 and the religious liberty victory in the Fulton v. City of Philadelphia Supreme Court ruling. 

ERLC Content

• Policy Staff with Explainer: The Supreme Court affirms faith-based foster care and adoption providers

Culture

1. Baptist Press: WRAP-UP: SBC elects Litton, takes control of EC investigation
2. ERLC Annual Report: ERLC: Ultrasound placements continue to expand
3. ERLC calls Supreme Court ruling in Fulton “a decisive 9-0 win for religious freedom”
4. Light Magazine: The Road to ROE50: The Future of the Pro-life Movement
5. SBC funny highlights: A/C guy; Lotties; Don’t flex at me

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss how many messengers are registered for SBC 2021, Rick Warren’s retirement, Joe Biden’t trip to the UK, the birth of Prince Harry and Megham Markle’s daughter, and cicadas causing chaos. They also cover new ERLC content including Darby Strickland with "4 reasons why women stay in abusive relationships," Catherine Parks with "What are the ethical concerns with noninvasive prenatal testing?," and Jordan Wootten with "Why the fear of the Lord is good news."

ERLC Content

• Darby Strickland with 4 reasons why women stay in abusive relationships
• Catherine Parks with What are the ethical concerns with noninvasive prenatal testing?
• Jordan Wootten with Why the fear of the Lord is good news

Culture

1. Over 16,000 pre-registered messengers for #SBC21
2. Rick Warren announces retirement from Saddleback
3. Joe Biden heads to UK for his debut overseas trip as President
4. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce the birth of their daughter
5. But is the name controversial?
6. Cicadas causing chaos
7. CIcadas ground White House press plane

Lunchroom

• Lindsay: The Dispatch: The Origin of Coronavirus; 4-year-old Dylan hears his mom’s voice for the first time
• Josh: Ellie’s 4th Birthday
• Brent: Popular independent COVID tracker officially ends daily updates

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, a Christian response to Pride Month, a major leadership change in Israel, and recent news involving the ERLC. They also cover new ERLC content including a critical abortion case headed to the Supreme Court, questions about content moderation on social media, and one city’s approach to combatting abortion through local ordinances.

ERLC Content

• Jordan Wootten with Explainer: Supreme Court takes up Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
• Jason Thacker with Should the government regulate social media? Florida’s new social media bill and the crisis of online governance
• Catherine Parks with Explainer: Lebanon, Ohio, Becomes Sanctuary City for the Unborn

Culture

1. 100 Years since the Tulsa Race Massacre. Churches are leading on racial unity.
2. June is “Pride” Month. How should Christians think about that?
3. A major shake-up in Israel’s national leadership. What’s that mean for the Biden Administration?
4. A leaked letter from Russell Moore sparks conversations within the SBC about race and sexual abuse.

Lunchroom

• Lindsay: Hannah Hall children’s books
• Josh: Teen wrestled a Bear video 
• Brent: SBC Annual meeting (sbcannualmeeting.net)

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss Biden’s investigation of COVID origins, protests and violence in Belarus, Lebanon, Ohio’s abortion ban, William Shakespeare and Eric Carle passinng away, and eating cicadas. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jordan Wooten "What is religious liberty, and why is it important? An interview with Andrew Walker on Liberty for All," Stephen Johnson with "Why I’m thankful I grew up in an elderly church: 3 ways older saints cared for me," and Catherine Parks with "What we need most for hard choices in parenting: Smartphones, sports, and wisdom."

ERLC Content

• Jordan Wootten What is religious liberty, and why is it important? An interview with Andrew Walker on Liberty for All
• Stephen Johnson with Why I'm thankful I grew up in an elderly church: 3 ways older saints cared for me
• Catherine Parks with What we need most for hard choices in parenting: Smartphones, sports, and wisdom

Culture

1. Biden asks intelligence community to intensify investigation of COVID origins
2. Intelligence on Sick Staff at Wuhan Lab Fuels Debate on Covid-19 Origin
3. Belarus fighter jet intercepts Ryanair flight
4. Protests, violent clashes in Belarus as ruler cracks down after contested vote
5. Statement by President Joe Biden on Diversion of Ryanair Flight and Arrest of Journalist in Belarus
6. Ohio city of Lebanon becomes 29th to ban abortion in nation
7. William Shakespeare, the first man in Britain to receive an approved Covid vaccine, dies at 81.
8. Author Eric Carle passes away at 91
9. Can you eat cicadas? Yes, and here’s the best way to catch, cook and snack on them.

Lunchroom

• Lindsay: “Your local epidemiologist” On facebook
• Josh: Gangster Capitalism, Season 3 Jerry
• Brent: Bill Haslam’s new book

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss Dr.Moore resignation from the ERLC along with his move to Christianity Today, views on masks guidance, the latest on Israel and Hamas, Texas signing a six week abortion ban, and SCOTUS taking up Mississippi case. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jordan Wootten with How do we make sense of modern culture? An interview with Carl Trueman about The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self, Ethan and Michaela Holsteen with The importance of the church when dealing with disability and grief: How one family leaned into community after their child’s diagnosis with Cri du chat Syndrome, and Jared Kennedy with 3 subtle sins to warn your kids about: Any why it matters when wrestling with sexual temptation. 

ERLC Content

• Jordan Wootten with How do we make sense of modern culture? An interview with Carl Trueman about The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self
• Ethan and Michaela Holsteen with The importance of the church when dealing with disability and grief: How one family leaned into community after their child’s diagnosis with Cri du Chat Syndrome
• Jared Kennedy with 3 subtle sins to warn your kids about: And why it matters when wrestling with sexual temptation

Culture

1. Russell Moore to Join Christianity Today to Lead New Public Theology Project
2. Onward.
3. Mask guidance
4. Latest on Israel and Hamas
5. Texas governor signs into law bill banning abortions at six weeks
6. SCOTUS takes up MS case

Lunchroom

• Lindsay: Old Harrison Ford movies (Clear and Present Danger, Patriot Games, Air Force One)
• Josh: The Uneasy Conscience of Modern Fundamentalism by Carl F. H. Henry
• Brent: Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas

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