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April 01, 2022U.S. intel on Putin, Biden’s gaffe, and the Florida gender identity education law
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss U.S. intel about Putin being misled, President Biden’s gaffe, and the Florida gender identity education law. They also talk about the new gender x passports coming out in April, what you should know about Biden’s budget proposal, and a Christian’s response during tumultuous times.
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Paul D. Miller with How Christians should respond during war and other tumultuous times: Gardening through the apocalypse
Chelsea Sobolik and Hannah Daniel with Explainer: What you should know about President Biden’s budget proposal
Lindsay Nicolet with The importance of the first African American leading an SBC entity: An interview with Willie McLaurin on racial unity and the future of our churches
Culture
U.S. says Putin being misled
Biden’s gaffe and international diplomacy
EXPLAINER: DeSantis signs Florida gender identity education law | Public Opinion Strategies Poll
New Gender X passports coming in April
Lunchroom
Lindsay: Bruce Willis has aphasia
Brent: The Atlantic: Why are people acting so weird
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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,
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44 min
March 25, 2022Religious liberty win at the Supreme Court, U.S. to welcome Ukrainian refugees, and Ketanji Brown Jackson hearings
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the religious liberty win at the Supreme Court in the case of a Texas death row inmate. They also talk about the U.S. being set to welcome 100,000 Ukrainian refugees, the G-7 summit, and the Ketanji Brown Jackson hearings.
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Barrett Duke with How gambling preys on the longings of the heart: 7 reasons why people gamble and the Bible’s better answer
Rick Morton with Christians, remember the vulnerable children of Ukraine
Jason Thacker with How Christians can think about the epidemic of online gambling and sports betting
Culture
The U.S will welcome 100,000 Ukrainian refugees
World leaders meet at G-7 to discuss Russian invasion | What is G-7?
Religious liberty win at the Supreme Court | ERLC explainer
Ketanji Brown Jackson hearings | ERLC explainer
Lunchroom
Lindsay: Axios: Office space
Brent: Zelenskyy on Netflix
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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 disastrous 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. That’s 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 he
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46 min
March 18, 2022The increasing number of Ukrainian refugees, Zelenskyy’s address to Congress, and the importance of pregnancy care centers
In this episode, Jill Waggoner and Lindsay discuss the number of Ukrainian refugees increasing to 3.1 million and President Zelenskyy’s address to Congress. They also talk about substance abuse within the church, the call to foster care, and why cohabitation is a bad idea. In addition, Lindsay interviews Jill, a pastor’s wife, about church, COVID, and the importance of pregnancy resource centers.
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Elizabeth Bristow with What if a church leader confesses a problem with substance abuse? An interview about addiction and the hope of restoration
Sam Rainer with How you can help the overlooked children affected by substance abuse: Foster care and the church
Champ Thornton with Why cohabitation isn’t good preparation for marriage
Culture
Axios: UN: Over 3.1 million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russian invasion began
CNN: President Zelensky addressed U.S. Congress on Wed.
Lunchroom
Lindsay: Watch March Madness Live on NCAA
Jill: Daily Audio Bible
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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. That’s 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. That’s ERLC.com/Dobbs.
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42 min
March 11, 2022Ukrainian refugees, U.S. ban on Russian oil, and omnibus bill
In this episode, Chelsea and Lindsay discuss the 2.3 million Ukrainian refugees fleeing for their lives, the U.S. ban on imports of Russian oil, and the $1.5 trillion omnibus bill that the House passed. They also talk about high level talks between Russia and Ukraine that failed to reach a ceasefire, what the war in Ukraine is teaching us about courage, and rebuilding our moral infrastructure.
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Jake Stone with Why 21st century Baptists need 18th century Baptists like Isaac Backus: 3 areas in ecclesiology where Baptists need retrieval
Casey McCall with What the war in Ukraine is teaching us about our culture’s longing for virtue: Zelenskyy and courage on display
Jordan Wootten with How rebuilding our moral infrastructure can prepare us to thrive in the tech age
Culture
High level talks between Russia and Ukraine fail to reach a ceasefire.
Ukraine refugees reach over 2.3 million | Moms with cell phones | Strollers left in Poland
Maternity hospital hit in Ukraine
U.S. bans all imports of Russian oil | Axios explainer about oil prices
U.S. grants Temporary Protective Status for Ukrainians
House passes $1.5 omnibus bill
Lunchroom
Lindsay: Massive spider invasion
Chelsea: Inventing Anna
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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 Chri
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31 min
March 04, 2022War refugee estimates, the State of the Union, and SBC president updates
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss war refugee estimates by the UN, the State of the Union address, and SBC president updates, including Ed Litton not running for reelection and Willy Rice running for election. They also talk about how war reveals objective truth and a new ERLC resource for information regarding the Mississippi abortion case.
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Jason Thacker with What the horrors of war teach us about the nature of morality: Russia, Ukraine, and the objective truth of good and evil
Alex Ward with How do our limits reflect God’s design? An interview with Kelly Kapic about “You’re Only Human”
Hannah Daniel with What is the Missisippi abortion case? | ERLC.com/Dobbs
Culture
War refugees | Axios: UN estimates 1 million refugees from the crisis
French president talks to Putin | CNN: Macron believes “worst is yet to come” for Russian invasion
State of the Union | BP
SBC president updates | BP: Ed Litton announces he will not run for reelection and Pastor Willy Rice announces run for SBC president
Baseball | Yahoo Sports: MLB cancels Opening Day
Lunchroom
Lindsay: God Made All of Me
Brent: Send Relief
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Prison Fellowship | Second Chance Month // Every person has dignity and potential. But one in three American adults has a criminal record, which limits their access to education, jobs, housing, and other things they need to reach that potential. Join Prison Fellowship this April as they celebrate "Second Chance Month”. Find out how you and your church can help unlock second chances for formerly incarcerated people who have repaid their debt to society. Learn how at prisonfellowship.org.
Psalm 139 Project // Through the Psalm 139 Project, the ERLC is placing 50 ultrasound machines by the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade in 2023, and thanks to the overwhelming generosity of Southern Baptists and our pro-life partners, we're already halfway to our goal. But requests for these lifesaving machines continue to pour in from around the country, and our team can’t keep up without your help. Will you take a stand for life by helping us place our next ultrasound machine? One hundred percent of financial
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37 min
February 25, 2022Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, the decline of global democracy, and the Ahmaud Arbery federal murder trial
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, the decline of global democracy, and the Ahmaud Arbery federal murder trial. They also talk about the Queen’s recovery from COVID-19 and pursuing racial unity in the SBC.
ERLC Content
Jason Thacker with Why Christians must pursue biblically-defined justice: Christian social ethics, the gospel, and the imago Dei
Alan Cross with Why we should be thankful for Caesar Blackwell, the Alabama Baptist slave preacher: Montgomery, the Bus Boycott, and the Civil Rights Movement
“Pursuing Unity: A Discussion of Racial Reconciliation Efforts and the SBC”; Baptist Press article
Culture
NBC News – Russia Launches Illegal Invasion of Ukraine
Russia launched attacks on Ukraine from multiple fronts
Putin’s speech
Ukrainian president as a target
Axios – Global democracy declines for 16th year, annual index finds
CBS News – Ahmaud Arbery federal murder trial
NBC News – Queen postpones more events after Covid positive
Lunchroom
Lindsay: Poppyseed chicken; BritBox
Brent: Return of the original “Law and Order” - review
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Prison Fellowship | Second Chance Month // Every person has dignity and potential. But one in three American adults has a criminal record, which limits their access to education, jobs, housing, and other things they need to reach that potential. Join Prison Fellowship this April as they celebrate "Second Chance Month”. Find out how you and your church can help unlock second chances for formerly incarcerated people who have repaid their debt to society. Learn how at prisonfellowship.org.
Psalm 139 Project // Through the Psalm 139 Project, the ERLC is placing 50 ultrasound machines by the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade in 2023, and thanks to the overwhelming generosity of Southern Baptists and our pro-life partners, we're already halfway to our goal. But requests for thes
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35 min
February 19, 2022The SBC sexual abuse assessment moves forward, a likely Russian invasion, and the pandemic slowing
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the ERLC’s board of trustees voting to move forward with the sexual abuse assessment of the SBC, a likely Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the pandemic slowing and becoming endemic. They also discuss evaluating our social media engagement and the SBC’s history within the pro-life movement.
ERLC Content
Brad Hambrick with Why Is It So Hard to Have Constructive Conversations about Abuse?
ERLC Staff with 15 questions for Christians to ask about their social media engagement
Jill Waggoner with Richard Land on Southern Baptists’ history of abortion advocacy and the future of pro-life movement
Culture
Sexual Abuse Assessment of the SBC
Russian amassing more troops on Ukrainian border
Russia invasion likely in next few days
U.S. sends more aid to Poland as preparation for conflict continues
America’s uneven pandemic off ramp
Lunchroom
Lindsay: Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me
Brent: Russian Olympic skater fall causes controversy; PJ O’Rourke Obituary; On the Wealth of Nations by PJ O’Rourke
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Prison Fellowship | Second Chance Month // Every person has dignity and potential. But one in three American adults has a criminal record, which limits their access to education, jobs, housing, and other things they need to reach that potential. Join Prison Fellowship this April as they celebrate "Second Chance Month”. Find out how you and your church can help unlock second chances for formerly incarcerated people who have repaid their debt to society. Learn how at prisonfellowship.org.
Psalm 139 Project // Through the Psalm 139 Project, the ERLC is placing 50 ultrasound machines by the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade in 2023, and thanks to the overwhelming generosity of Southern Baptists and our pro-life partners, we're already halfway to our goal. But requests for these lifesaving machines continue to pour in from around the country, and our team can’t keep up without your help. Will you take a stand for life by helping us place our next ultrasound machine? One hundred percent of financial contributions designated to the Psal
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37 min
February 11, 2022The ERLC’s 2022 Policy Agenda, seeking justice, and Valentine’s Day
In this episode, Chelsea and Lindsay discuss the ERLC’s 2022 Policy Agenda, seeking justice, and Valentine’s Day.
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Jason Thacker with How do we seek justice without compromising truth? An interview with Thaddeus Williams about social media, social justice, and a Christian’s responsibility
Elizabeth Bristow with What do Christians need to know about child sex trafficking? A conversation with Gretchen Smeltzer, founder of Into the Light
Michael and Melissa Kruger with How to pray through conflict as a couple: An excerpt from “5 Things to Pray for Your Spouse”
Culture
ERLC’s 2022 Policy Agenda
Government funding deadline
Lunchroom
Lindsay: The Book of Manning (and The Book of Boba Fett)
Chelsea: Libby by Overdrive
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Prison Fellowship | Second Chance Month // Every person has dignity and potential. But one in three American adults has a criminal record, which limits their access to education, jobs, housing, and other things they need to reach that potential. Join Prison Fellowship this April as they celebrate "Second Chance Month”. Find out how you and your church can help unlock second chances for formerly incarcerated people who have repaid their debt to society. Learn how at prisonfellowship.org.
Psalm 139 Project // Through the Psalm 139 Project, the ERLC is placing 50 ultrasound machines by the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade in 2023, and thanks to the overwhelming generosity of Southern Baptists and our pro-life partners, we're already halfway to our goal. But requests for these lifesaving machines continue to pour in from around the country, and our team can’t keep up without your help. Will you take a stand for life by helping us place our next ultrasound machine? One hundred percent of financial contributions designated to the Psalm 139 Project go toward purchasing ultrasound machines and providing training for workers. Learn more at ERLC.com/50by50.
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31 min
February 04, 2022ISIS leader killed, Spikevax COVID vaccine, and Tom Brady’s retirement
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the ISIS leader killed by U.S. forces, Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine, and Tom Brady’s retirement. They also talk about the new SBC EC interim president, Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, and praying for the people of Ukraine and Russia.
ERLC Content
David Prince with How the Chinese Communist Party ‘Disappeared’ Tennis Star Peng Shuai
Jordan Wootten with Explainer: Open Doors releases World Watch List 2022 showing top areas of Christian persecution (Bible app story and David Curry interview)
Chelsea Sobolik with A call to pray for the people of Ukraine and Russia amid mounting tensions
Culture
ISIS leader killed
Biden sending thousands of troops to Eastern Europe
Democratic senator’s stroke
Spikevax, Moderna’s COVID-19 vax, fully FDA approved
Willie McLaurin named interim EC president
Tom Brady calls it quits
Lunchroom
Lindsay: Absurdle
Brent: The New York Times Buys Wordle
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Prison Fellowship | Second Chance Month // Every person has dignity and potential. But one in three American adults has a criminal record, which limits their access to education, jobs, housing, and other things they need to reach that potential. Join Prison Fellowship this April as they celebrate "Second Chance Month”. Find out how you and your church can help unlock second chances for formerly incarcerated people who have repaid their debt to society. Learn how at prisonfellowship.org.
Psalm 139 Project // Through the Psalm 139 Project, the ERLC is placing 50 ultrasound machines by the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade in 2023, and thanks to the overwhelming generosity of Southern Baptists and our pro-life partners, we're already halfway to our goal. But requests for these lifesaving machines continue to pour in from around the country, and our team can’t keep up without your help. Will you take a stand for l
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38 min
January 28, 2022Justice Breyer’s retirement announcement, latest developments in Ukraine, and Omicron’s slow-down
In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss Justice Breyer’s retirement announcement, latest developments in Ukraine, and Omicron’s slow-down. They are talk about the critical work of pregnancy resource centers, the irony of the transgender revolution, and creation care.
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Jill Waggoner with The critical pro-life work of pregnancy resource centers: An interview with Laura Messick of Portico in Tennessee
Jason Thacker with Explainer: What is going on between Russia and Ukraine?
Alex Ward with Why should Christians care about the environment? Creation care and confidence in God
Culture
Justice Breyer to retire; Context of the announcement
Developments with Ukraine
Omicron loosening its grip
Jeopardy winning streak for transgender woman
Lunchroom
Lindsay: Unknown space object
Brent: Where did all the people at church go?
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The Big Wide Welcome // This episode was brought to you by The Good Book Company, publisher of The Big Wide Welcome by Trillia Newbell. Building on the popular book God’s Very Good Idea, The Big Wide Welcome inspires kids to be like Jesus and love others. Grab your copy and some free coloring sheets at thegoodbook.com.
Prison Fellowship — Second Chance Month // Every person has dignity and potential. But one in three American adults has a criminal record, which limits their access to education, jobs, housing, and other things they need to reach that potential. Join Prison Fellowship this April as they celebrate "Second Chance Month”. Find out how you and your church can help unlock second chances for formerly incarcerated people who have repaid their debt to society. Learn how at prisonfellowship.org.
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46 min