ERLC Podcast

In this episode, Brent and Julie discuss pastor appreciation month and the great work of one SBC pastor in particular, Senate appropriation bills, Colin Powell’s legacy, and an update on the Texas abortion ban. They also chat about three opportunities that public school offers families, a Supreme Court case involving the right of a public school teacher to pray, and a trip around the world by a 19-year-old. 

ERLC Content

• Alice Stricklin with Pastors, how is your mental health? The importance of recognizing your own struggles and seeking help when needed
• Jared Kennedy with 3 opportunities public education offers to Christian families
• Chelsea Sobolik with an article about the Senate appropriations bills

Culture

1. Colin Powell dies at age 84
2. An Update on the Texas abortion law
3. Joseph Kennedy and the right of a public school teacher to pray.
4. 19-year-old Zara Rutherford flies around the world

Lunchroom

• Julie: The Christmas We Didn’t Expect
• Brent: Our Anger Problem

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Sponsors

• Mere Evangelism by Randy Newman | | C.S. Lewis was used by God in the conversions of countless people, but evangelism is an extraordinary task to most people. You may feel inadequate, but in this book evangelist Randy Newman skillfully helps us to apply some of the famous methods Lewis used in our own conversations with unbelievers, whatever their attitude towards the Christian faith.
• Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer by Laura Wifler, co-founder of Risen Motherhood | | This beautifully illustrated Bible storybook takes children on a journey from the start of the Bible story to the end. Children will learn a biblical understanding of prayer, why it’s amazing, and that they can enjoy talking with God about anything, anytime, anywhere.

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In this episode, Lindsay and Brent discuss what’s next for the ERLC, student discipleship, and the transgender revolution. They also discuss Jon Gruden resigning, William Shatner’s voyage into space, the high cost of heating our homes this winter, and the formation of the Committee on Cooperation for the ongoing sexual abuse mishandling investigation of the SBC Executive Committee. 

ERLC Content

• Brent Leatherwood with What’s next for the ERLC? Advancing the Kingdom and serving Southern Baptists in the public square
• Taylor Combs with Why are so many young adults losing their faith? Prepare students for a faith that stands in a culture of deconversion stories
• Andrew T. Walker with Why the transgender revolution can’t transcend human nature: Latest report from Europe confirms males have an innate advantage in sports
  • God and the Transgender Debate

Culture

1. Jon Gruden has resigned
2. William Shatner blasts off for Blue Origin
3. Rise in energy prices
4. Five-member Committee on Cooperation will act as liaison between SBC Executive Committee, the Sexual Abuse Task Force, and Guidepost Solutions

Lunchroom

• Brent: Beowulf
• Lindsay: Remnant Fellowship documentary

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Sponsors

• Mere Evangelism by Randy Newman | | C.S. Lewis was used by God in the conversions of countless people, but evangelism is an extraordinary task to most people. You may feel inadequate, but in this book evangelist Randy Newman skillfully helps us to apply some of the famous methods Lewis used in our own conversations with unbelievers, whatever their attitude towards the Christian faith. 
• Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer by Laura Wifler, co-founder of Risen Motherhood | | This beautifully illustrated Bible storybook takes children on a journey from the start of the Bible story to the end. Children will learn a biblical understanding of prayer, why it’s amazing, and that they can enjoy talking with God about anything, anytime, anywhere.

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In this episode, Lindsay and Brent discuss a new ruling by a federal judge to block the Texas Heartbeat law, the final vote result by the SBC Executive Committee initiating the independent investigation into sexual abuse, a new request for approval on COVID-19 vaccines for children, news about a last-minute agreement on the debt ceiling from Capitol Hill, and beginning of the Atlanta Braves pursuit of a world championship in the Major League Baseball postseason. They also give a rundown of this week’s ERLC content about the parameters God sets for our lives and why they’re good, the Supreme Court cases we’re watching, and our interview with SBC President Ed Litton. Finally, Lindsay and Brent do their best James Bonds impressions.

ERLC Content

• Jordan Wootten with Why God-given limits are for our good: An interview with Ashley Hales on A Spacious Life
• Chelsea Patterson Sobolik with Important Supreme Court cases to watch this term: Life and religious liberty front and center at the nation’s highest court
• Jill Waggoner with SBC President Ed Litton discusses the SBC's challenges, suffering, and how to return to Jesus

Culture

1. A federal judge blocks SB 8
2. SBC EC votes to waive attorney-client privilege in sexual abuse investigation
3. Pfizer and BioNTech seeking FDA emergency use authorization for COVID vaccine for ages 5–11
4. Nearly 30,000 children were admitted to hospitals with COVID in August
5. Agreement to extend the debt limit through early December announced
6. Baseball playoffs have begun
7. Facebook: This week’s blackout and The Wall Street Journal report 

Lunchroom

• Brent: New Bond movie, No Time to Die
• Lindsay: Article about Gary Chapman, author of Five Love Languages

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• Mere Evangelism by Randy Newman | | C.S. Lewis was used by God in the conversi

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In this episode, Lindsay and Brent discuss the SBC Executive Committee extending task for negotiations, the CDC urging pregnant women to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Youtube cracking down on anti-vaccine misinformation videos, COVID cases falling by 25%, and the Senate reaching a last-minute deal to avoid a government shutdown. They also give a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jason Thacker with "Is Facebook discipling your church members? How technology is shaping the church and altering our worldview;" Catherine Parks with "What is the state of abortion around the world? An international round-up of recent legislative efforts regarding abortion;" and Jill Waggoner with "Mindy Belz helps Christians think about the Middle East: 9/11, suffering, and the hope we have in Jesus."

ERLC Content

• Jason Thacker with Is Facebook discipling your church members? How technology is shaping the church and altering our worldview
• Catherine Parks with What is the state of abortion around the world? An international round-up of recent legislative efforts regarding abortion
• Jill Waggoner with Mindy Belz helps Christians think about the Middle East: 9/11, suffering, and the hope we have in Jesus

Culture

1. SBC EC extends task force negotiations
2. CDC to pregnant women: Get vaccinated
3. Youtube cracks down on anti-vaccine videos
4. COVID cases fall by 25%
5. Senate reaches last-minute deal to avoid shutdown

Lunchroom

• Brent: Cracker Barrel rocking chair 
• Lindsay: For King and Country new song

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Sponsors

• Mere Evangelism by Randy Newman | | C.S. Lewis was used by God in the conversions of countless people, but evangelism is an extraordinary task to most people. You may feel inadequate, but in this book evangelist Randy Newman skillfully helps us to apply some of the famous methods Lewis used in our own conversations with unbelievers, whatever their attitude towards the Christian faith. 
• Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer by Laura Wifler, co-founder of Risen Motherhood | | This beautifully illustrated Bible storybook takes children on a journey from the start of the Bible story to the end. Children will learn a biblical understanding of prayer, why it’s amazing, and that they can enjoy talking with God about anything, anytime, anywhere.

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

In this episode, Lindsay and Brent recap the SBC Executive Committee trustee meeting, the FDA approval of Pfizer booster, Morman churches requiring masks, the United States special envoy to Haiti, how a woman with Down syndrom lost a court case against abortion, how marines rescued a woman trapped in flood, and why Chick-Fil-A was removed from the Kansas City airport. They also give a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Brad Hambrick with "What Joseph’s story teaches us about abuse, forgiveness, power differentials, and wisdom," Daniel Patterson with "How to approach parenting with wisdom, grit, and gospel focus: 4 helpful features of Full Circle Parenting," and Jason Thacker with "What online pornography debates teach us about morality and governance."

ERLC Content

• Brad Hambrick with What Joseph’s story teaches us about abuse, forgiveness, power differentials, and wisdom
• Daniel Patterson with How to approach parenting with wisdom, grit, and gospel focus: 4 helpful features of Full Circle Parenting
• Jason Thacker with What online pornography debates teach us about morality and governance

Culture

1. SBC EC responds to task force
2. EC members grieved by recent meeting; optimistic about path ahead
3. FDA gives approval to Pfizer's booster shot
4. Mormon Church to require masks
5. US Special Envoy to Haiti resigns amid deportations
6. Woman with Down syndrome losts court case against abortion law
7. Chick-fil-A removed from KCI Airport

Lunchroom

• Brent: Marines rescue woman trapped in flood
• Lindsay: Cruella

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Sponsors

• The Death of Porn: Men of Integrity Building a World of Nobility. by Ray Ortlund || Pornography may seem inescapable, but God can free us from its destructive power. In this book, Ortlund writes six personal letters, as from a father to his son, giving hope to men who have been misled by porn into devaluing themselves and others. The Death of Porn inspires men to come together in new ways to fight the injustice of porn and build a world of nobility for every man and woman—for the sake of future generations. ||  Pick up a copy wherever books are sold or visit

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In this episode, Lindsay and Brent discuss how toxic instagram is for teens, how the FBI failed USA gymnastics, how 1 in every 500 U.S. residents have now died of COVID-19, California voters reject the governor recall, Texas judge agrees to consider a block of the Texas abortion ban, and the profile for the next ERLC president. They also give a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jason Thacker with “How can Christians navigate the digital public square? Introducing a new ERLC research project on ethics and religion for a technological society,” Jill Waggoner with “4 ways the church can serve Afghan and other refugee communities: An interview with a pastor born in Syria,” and Willis Deitz with “5 things I’ve learned about children’s ministry and volunteers.”

ERLC Content

• Jason Thacker with How can Christians navigate the digital public square? Introducing a new ERLC research project on ethics and religion for a technological society
• Jill Waggoner with 4 ways the church can serve Afghans and other refugee communities: An interview with a pastor born in Syria 
• Willis Deitz with 5 things I’ve learned about children’s ministry and volunteers

Culture

1. Facebook knows Instagram is toxic for teen girls
2. Facebook tried to make its platform healthier. it got angrier.
3. USA gymnasts describe how FBI lied about their allegations into Larry Nassar
4. 1 in every 500 US residents have died of Covid-19
5. Gov. Newsom Keeps His Seat As A Majority Of California Voters Reject The Recall
6. Judge agrees to consider temporarily blocking Texas abortion ban
7. ERLC trustees approve profile for next president

Lunchroom

• Brent: All civilian space flight takes to the skies
• Lindsay:  Traveling with small children.  

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• @ERLC
• @LeatherwoodTN
• @LindsNicolet

Sponsors

• The Death of Porn: Men of Integrity Building a World of Nobility. by Ray Ortlund || Pornography may seem inescapable, but God can free us from its destructive power. In this book, Ortlund writes six personal letters, as from a father to his son, giving hope to men who have

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In this episode, Lindsay and Brent discuss the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and the rebuilding that is still happening, the International Mission Boards updates to their vaccination policy to maximize access to unreached peoples, Biden requiring Covid vaccines for federal workers, and some good new about the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year. They also give a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Andrew T. Walker with "Does justice or profit drive abortion? What the Texas Heartbeat Act will reveal about the abortion industry," Jill Waggoner with "3 SBC leaders reflect on 9/11: 20 years later, our call to love, uphold religious liberty, and share the gospel remains," and Mathew and Ashli Arbo with "How should Christians think about religious exemptions for vaccination?"

ERLC Content

• Andrew T. Walker with Does justice or profit drive abortion? What the Texas Heartbeat Act will reveal about the abortion industry
• Jill Waggoner with 3 SBC leaders reflect on 9/11: 20 years later, our call to love others, uphold religious liberty, and share the gospel remains
• Matthew and Ashli Arbo with How should Christians think about religious exemptions for vaccination?

Culture

1. Still rebuilding Ground Zero twenty years later
2. IMB updates vaccination policy to maximize access to unreached peoples
3. Biden requires Covid vaccines for federal workers
4. Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will return to a traditional route and public viewing in 2021

Lunchroom

• Brent: College football is back! 
• Lindsay: Line of Duty (British show) 

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• @ERLC
• @LeatherwoodTN
• @LindsNicolet

Sponsors

• The Death of Porn: Men of Integrity Building a World of Nobility. by Ray Ortlund || Pornography may seem inescapable, but God can free us from its destructive power. In this book, Ortlund writes six personal letters, as from a father to his son, giving hope to men who have been misled by porn into devaluing themselves and others. The Death of Porn inspires men to come together in new ways to fight the injustice of porn and build a world of nobility for every man and woman—for the sake of future generations. ||  Pick up a copy wherever books are sold or visit crossway.org/plus to find out how you can get 30% off + a free copy of the ebook. 
• What God Has to Say about Our Bodies || There’s a danger in focusing too much on the body. There’s also a danger in not valuing it enough. In this book, Sam Allberry explains that all of us are fearfully and wonderfully made, and should regard our physicality

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In this episode, Lindsay is joined by Chelsea Sobolik. They discuss Biden’s defense of his decision to withdraw from Afghanistan, how Christians can speak up for women in Afghanistan, the new Texas abortion ban, and what we are seeing in the aftermath of Hurrican Ida. They also give a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jordan Wootten with How the grace of Jesus enables us to say no to pornography: An interview with Ray Ortlund on The Death of Porn: Men of Integrity Building a World of Nobility, Herbie Newell with "3 ways Christians can remember the people of Haiti: Showing generosity to a joyful people amid tragedy," and O.S. Hawkins with "The legacy of George W. Truett: Pastor, builder, and defender of religious liberty."

ERLC Content

• Jordan Wootten with How the grace of Jesus enables us to say no to pornography: An Interview with Ray Ortlund on The Death of Porn: Men of Integrity Building a World of Nobility
• Herbie Newell with 3 ways Christians can remember the people of Haiti: Showing generosity to a joyful people amid tragedy
• O.S. Hawkins with The legacy of George W. Truett: Pastor, builder, and defender of religious liberty

Culture

1. Biden defends decision to withdraw from Afghanistan
2. U.S. withdrawal leaves Afghan allies grappling with fear, anger and panic
3. Christians Must Speak Up for the Women of Afghanistan
4. Texas abortion ban goes into effect after justices fail to act
5. The Texas Heartbeat Bill Is a Preview of a Post-Roe World
6. The aftermath of Hurricane Ida
7. SBC ready to help following Hurricane Ida

Lunchroom

• Chelsea: Full Focus Planner 
• Lindsay: tweet

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Sponsors

• Just Ask: The Joy of Confident, Bold, Patient, Relentless, Shameless, Dependent, Grateful, Powerful, Expectant Prayer by J.D. Greear | This episode was brought to you by The Good Book Company. In J.D. Greear’s latest book, (title), he shows us how prayer was a non-negotiable daily staple in Jesus’ life, more essential to him than eating or sleeping, and why we need to be committed to prayer as well. | Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com

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In this episode, Lindsay and Brent discuss how Christians should navigate vaccine mandates, explosions at the Kabul airport, how many Americans remain in Kabul, ICU beds running out once again, colleges cracking down on unvaccinated students, Pfizer’s full FDA approval, masks in school, and one father's response to mask mandates. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jason Thacker with "Why Christians should navigate questions of vaccine mandates and religious exemptions with wisdom," Julie Masson with "3 ways parents can talk to their kids about Afghanistan," and Jordan Wootten with "Explainer: Texas law banning abortion procedure upheld by court of appeals."

• Jason Thacker with Why Christians should navigate questions of vaccine mandates and religious exemptions with wisdom
• Julie Masson with 3 ways parents can talk to their kids about Afghanistan
• Jordan Wootten with Explainer: Texas law banning abortion procedure upheld by court of appeals

1. ICU beds are running out again
2. Colleges crack down on unvaccinated students as campuses reopen
3. U.S. regulators give Pfizer vaccine full approval
4. Texas father strips down over masks in schools
5. Explosions rock Kabul airport
6. 1,500 Americans remain in Kabul

• Brent: Baptists and the Nations: Religious Freedom Challenges Around the Globe
• Lindsay: Johnny Swim: Devastating

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• Just Ask: The Joy of Confident, Bold, Patient, Relentless, Shameless, Dependent, Grateful, Powerful, Expectant Prayer by J.D. Greear | This episode was brought to you by The Good Book Company. In J.D. Greear’s latest book, (title), he shows us how prayer was a non-negotiable daily staple in Jesus’ life, more essential to him than eating or sleeping, and why we need to be committed to prayer as well. | Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com
• Prison Fellowship: Outrageous Justice

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In this episode, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the latest in Afghanistan, the earthquake in Haiti and the need for aid, COVID-19 vaccine boosters, states banning mask mandates, and Texas’s ban on second-trimester abortion. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jill Waggoner with "A Prayer guide for the people of Afghanistan," Jordan Wootten with "Explainer: Federal court rules in favor of religious freedom rights of Indiana Catholic high school," and Leeann Poarch with "What 1 Peter can teach us about living in a hostile world: Justice, love, and submission to authority."

ERLC Content

• Jill Waggoner with A prayer guide for the people of Afghanistan
• Jordan Wootten with Explainer: Federal court rules in favor of religious freedom rights of Indiana Catholic high school
• Leeann Poarch with What 1 Peter can teach us about living in a hostile world: Justice, love, and submission to authority

Culture

1. Evacuation of up to 80,000 lags as U.S. bolsters control of Kabul airport, but Taliban controls access to it
2. ERLC, others urge Biden to protect, resettle at-risk Afghans
3. Haiti quake death toll tops 2,000 as anger grows over lack of aid
4. NAMB- Send Relief
5. U.S. health officials recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters 8 months after second shot
6. States banning mask mandates could face civil rights probes
7. Texas ban on second-trimester abortion procedure upheld by appeals court

Lunchroom

• Brent: Midnight in Chernobyl
• Lindsay: Trip to the mall, Book (This Tender Land) 

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• @ERLC
• @LeatherwoodTN
• @LindsNicolet

Sponsors

• Just Ask: The Joy of Confident, Bold, Patient, Relentless, Shameless, Dependent, Grateful, Powerful, Expectant Prayer by J.D. Greear | This episode was brought to you by The Good Book Company. In J.D. Greear’s latest book, (title), he shows us how prayer was a non-negotiable daily staple in Jesus’ life, more essential to him than eating or sleeping, and why we need to be committed to prayer as well. | Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com

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