ERLC Podcast

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August 14, 2021A final episode with Josh
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the resignation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the Taliban taking over major portions of Afghanistan, the CDC’s new data about vaccines and pregnant women. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content. And the gang celebrates Josh’s final episode as he wraps his time serving on staff at the ERLC.
ERLC Content
Cory D. Higdon with Why Roger Williams contended for our first freedom: Religious liberty and our evangelistic emergency
Jared Kennedy with How to Show Christlike Care for a Student Who Struggles with Same-Sex Attraction
Poilcy Staff with Explainer: Federal Court Blocks Controversial Transgender Mandate for Healthcare Professionals
Culture
Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment
Taliban take over Afghanistan
Pregnant women and the COVID vaccines
Lunchroom
A final Q&A with Josh
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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 | This episode is brought to you by Prison Fellowship. PF is excited to release the Outrageous Justice small-group curriculum, designed to awaken Christians to the need for justice that restores. Find out more about this resource at prisonfellowship.org.
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51 min
August 06, 2021200 million COVID cases, NYC COVID vaccine proof, and Andrew Cuomo
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the Delta variant, the world surpassing 200 million COVID cases, NYC mandates COVID vaccine proof, reports about Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Biden signing EO for Hong Kongers, the Belarus Olympic runner, and how Simone Biles opens up about the passing of her aunt. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Alex Ward with "What modern Baptists can learn from Thomas Helwys: Religious liberty, theological conviction, and perseverance," Jason Thacker with "How Christians can combat the dangerous reality of (COVID) disinformation," and ERLC Staff with "Do state-level anti-abortion laws reduce abortion rates?"
ERLC Content
Alex Ward with What modern Baptists can learn from Thomas Helwys: Religious liberty, thoelogical conviction, and perseverance
Jason Thacker with How Christians can combat the dangerous reality of (COVID) disinformation
ERLC Staff with Do state-level anti-abortion laws reduce abortion rates?
Culture
Delta variant is now 93% of all US cases
World surpasses 200 million COVID cases
NYC mandates COVID vaccine proof to enter indoor restaurants, venues, gyms
NY AG releases scathing report about Gov. Cuomo
Andrew Cuomo To Receive International Emmy For 'Masterful' COVID-19 Briefings
Biden signs EO for Hong Kongers fleeing China's repression
Belarus Olympic runner lands safely in Poland
Simone Biles reveals her aunt died unexpectedly during Tokyo Olympics
Lunchroom
Lindsay: Social media slowdown
Brent: Congresswoman Julia Letlow’s story
Josh: A transition announcement
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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 co
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41 min
July 30, 2021Updates on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, and the comeback of Covid cases
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
Simone Biles pulled out of the women's gymnastics team final at the Tokyo Olympics.
Bipartisanship in the US Senate
Covid on the comeback
New covid requirements
Google offices to mandate vaccines
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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Just Ask: The Joy of Confident, Bold, Patient, Relentless, Shameless, Dependent, Grateful, Powerful, Expectant Prayer by J.D. Greear | J.D. Greear shows us how prayer was a non-negotiable daily staple in Jesus’ life, more essential to him than eating or sleeping, and therefore why we need to pray as well. | Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com
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41 min
July 23, 2021Stove pipe hats, the Milwaukee Bucks, and the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
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
The Blue Origin suborbital space flight
Covid hits the Capitol amid visit from infected Texas lawmakers
Texas Democrats to break quorum in special session over voting rights
new infections surge to highest point in 5 months
Delta variant now accounts for about 58% of COVID-19 cases in US, CDC says
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Six new sports makes Tokyo 2020 the biggest Olympics ever
2020 Olympics could still be cancelled
U.S. soccer suffers stunning defeat to Sweden in Olympics opener
The Milwaukee Bucks are NBA champions for the first time in 50 years as Antetokounmpo scores 50 points
USA stove pipe hats
Lunchroom
Lindsay: Wait, wait, don’t tell me
Brent:
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39 min
July 17, 2021Olivia Rodrigo at the White House, protests in Cuba, and religious freedom wins
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
CDC says drug overdose deaths hit record 93,300 in 2020
Provisional Drug Overdose Death Counts
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo visits White House to urge young people to get vaccinated against Covid-19
One reported dead in anti-government protests in Cuba
Capitol Hill Baptist Church, D.C. settle religious liberty suit
Appeals court protects church freedom in employment decisions
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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46 min
July 10, 2021Haitian president assassinated, an Olympics without spectators, and a new spelling bee champion
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
Suspects arrested in assassination of Haitian president
Nearly all deaths from Covid in US are among the unvaccinated
In Maryland, all deaths from Covid in June were among unvaccinated
More evidence suggests vaccines protect against delta variant
An Olympic fiasco
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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25 min
June 25, 2021SCOTUS rules for free speech, Delta variant, and a new family on Sesame Street
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
Surfside Condo Collapse: At least 1 dead, 99 unaccounted for; 55 units involved in catastrophe
SCOTUS rules for cheerleader in free speech case
Teen cheerleader's Snapchat brings Supreme Court clash over schools and free speech
Delta variant likely to cause next wave
US Life Expectancy Drops by Alarming Amount
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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39 min
June 19, 2021SBC 2021 highlights and the Fulton religious liberty victory
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
Baptist Press: WRAP-UP: SBC elects Litton, takes control of EC investigation
ERLC Annual Report: ERLC: Ultrasound placements continue to expand
ERLC calls Supreme Court ruling in Fulton “a decisive 9-0 win for religious freedom”
Light Magazine: The Road to ROE50: The Future of the Pro-life Movement
SBC funny highlights: A/C guy; Lotties; Don’t flex at me
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June 11, 2021Joe Biden heads overseas, Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, and the countdown to SBC 2021
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
Over 16,000 pre-registered messengers for #SBC21
Rick Warren announces retirement from Saddleback
Joe Biden heads to UK for his debut overseas trip as President
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce the birth of their daughter
But is the name controversial?
Cicadas causing chaos
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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Love your church: This engaging book by Tony Merida explores what church is, why it’s exciting to be a part of it, and why it’s worthy of our love and commitment. | Find out more about this book at
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37 min
June 04, 2021The Tulsa Race Massacre, the start of Pride Month, and more SBC news
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
100 Years since the Tulsa Race Massacre. Churches are leading on racial unity.
June is “Pride” Month. How should Christians think about that?
A major shake-up in Israel’s national leadership. What’s that mean for the Biden Administration?
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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Love your church: This engaging book by Tony Merida explores what church is, why it’s exciting to be a part of it, and why it’s worthy of our love and commitment. | Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com
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