ERLC Podcast

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May 28, 2021Biden’s COVID investigation, Eric Carle’s passing, and eating cicadas
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
Biden asks intelligence community to intensify investigation of COVID origins
Intelligence on Sick Staff at Wuhan Lab Fuels Debate on Covid-19 Origin
Belarus fighter jet intercepts Ryanair flight
Protests, violent clashes in Belarus as ruler cracks down after contested vote
Statement by President Joe Biden on Diversion of Ryanair Flight and Arrest of Journalist in Belarus
Ohio city of Lebanon becomes 29th to ban abortion in nation
William Shakespeare, the first man in Britain to receive an approved Covid vaccine, dies at 81.
Author Eric Carle passes away at 91
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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May 21, 2021Dr. Moore leaving the ERLC, no more masks, and a Texas abortion ban
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
Russell Moore to Join Christianity Today to Lead New Public Theology Project
Onward.
Mask guidance
Latest on Israel and Hamas
Texas governor signs into law bill banning abortions at six weeks
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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Every person has dignity and potential. But did you know that nearly 1 in 3 American adults has a criminal record? To lea
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May 14, 2021Gas shortages, Hamas attacks Israel, and the first transgender bishop
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the pipeline cyberattack that led to gas stations in the southeast running out of gas, Liz Cheney’s oust from leadership, the Gaza crisis, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church electing their first transgender bishop. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Catherine Parks with "What you can do during India’s COVID-19 crisis," Josh Wester and Jordan Wootten with "Explainer: The contract dispute between Kentucky and Sunrise Children’s Services," Jared Kennedy with "How to prepare your children to see their gendered bodies as gifts for God’s mission."
ERLC Content
Catherine Parks with What you can do during India’s COVID crisis
Josh Wester and Jordan Wootten with Explainer: The contract dispute between Kentucky and Sunrise Children’s Services
Jared Kennedy with How to prepare your children to see their gendered bodies as gifts for God’s mission
Culture
Gas stations in the Southeast run out of gas as people panic buy fuel
US pipeline cyberattack is a 'wake up call' for America
Panic Drives Gas Shortages After Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack
Cheney defiant as Republicans oust her from leadership for rebuking Trump
Gaza crisis: Casualties pile up with no signs of ceasefire from Israel, Hamas
Evangelical Lutheran Church elects first transgender bishop
Lunchroom
Lindsay: Dairy free Starbucks guide
Josh: First plane ride for graduation
Brent: Cut 4: Pitchers are athletes, too; Could A's leaving Oakland open door for Major League Baseball franchise in Nashville?
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Brave by Faith: In this realistic yet positive book, renowned Bible teacher Alistair Begg examines the first seven chapters of Daniel to show us how to live bravely, confidently, and obediently in an increasingly secular society. | Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com
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May 07, 2021Fertility drops, Trump and the Facebook oversight board, and a conversation with Elizabeth Graham
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss a big dip in U.S. fertility rates, Biden’s July 4th vaccination goal, COVID-19 in children, mask mandates on planes, Trump Facebook ban, Amy Bockerstette’s college title, and the Malian woman who gave birth to nine babies. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Alex Ward with "Why reading classics can help us answer age-old questions: An interview with Karen Swallow Prior," Jared Kennedy with "Conversations about gender should begin with humility: Helping parents navigate hard topics with their children," and Rachel Lonas with "Why it’s important to value neurodiversity in the Church: And three ways you can help." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Elizabeth Graham for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Graham serves as Vice President of Operations and Life Initiatives for the ERLC. She provides leadership, guidance and strategy for life and women’s initiatives and provides oversight to other strategic projects as needed. Additionally, she directs the leadership, management and operations for all ERLC events. Elizabeth is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. She is married to Richmond, and they have a son and a daughter. You can connect with her on Twitter: @elizabethgraham
ERLC Content
Alex Ward with Why reading classics can help us answer age-old questions: An interview with Karen Swallow Prior
Jared Kennedy with Conversations about gender should begin with humility: Helping parents navigate hard topics with their children
Rachel Lonas with Why it’s important to value neurodiversity in the Church: And three ways you can help
Culture
U.S. fertility dips to its lowest rate since the 1970s
Biden sets goal of fully vaccinating 160 million Americans by July 4
Children Now Account For 22% Of New U.S. COVID Cases. Why Is That?
Pfizer vaccine expected to be approved for children ages 12-15 by next week
TSA Extends Mask Mandate Aboard Flights Through Summer As Travel Increases
Trump Facebook Ban Upheld by Oversight Board
Amy Bockerstette to Be 1st Athlete With Down Syndrome to Compete for Collegiate Title
Malian woman gives birth to nine babies
Lunchroom
Lindsay: What's the worst thing you've ever witnessed at a wedding?
Josh: The Courier, Dan Inserra’s getting over yourself
Brent: Dad taught his son what we do wit
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April 30, 2021Biden’s joint address, India’s coronavirus tsunami, and the 2021 NFL Draft
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss Biden’s joint address to congress, India and the coronavirus tsunami, no need for masks outdoors, COVID-19 vaccineis safe for pregnant women, and the 2021 NFL draft. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Seth Woodley with "How literature teaches us about leadership: Cultivating virtue reading," Josh Wester, Jordan Wootten, and Brent McCracken with "Why we desperately need wisdom in this age of information," and Ericka Anderson with "Why a Second Chance for Incarcerated Men is Important."
ERLC Content
Seth Woodley with How literature teaches us about leadership: Cultivating virtue through reading
Josh Wester, Jordan Wootten, Brett McCracken with Why we desperately need wisdom in this age of information
Ericka Andersen with Why a Second Chance for Incarcerated Men is Important
Culture
Biden promotes sweeping agenda in speech
FDA moves to ban menthol cigarettes
Fact Sheet: The American Families Plan
India's COVID death toll tops 200,000
CDC: If You're Vaccinated, You Don't Need To Mask Outdoors
Coronavirus cases are finally falling
Preliminary Findings of mRNA Covid-19 Vaccine Safety in Pregnant Women
The NFL draft is this week
Bill Belechick's WFH draft
Lunchroom
Lindsay: Out of Many, One: Portraits of American’s Immigrants; Insta surprise; will and kate
Josh: John Stott, 100th birthday
Brent: Small Church America
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April 23, 2021Chauvin verdict, first flight on Mars, and a conversation with Virginia Roberson
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss Derek Chauvin’s verdict, fetal tissue research denounced, and the first flight on Mars. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jason Thacker with "How social media can impede our witness: The disconnect of the digital life," Jill Waggoner with "How to raise children who honor human dignity," and Julie Masson with "COVID-19 didn’t stop this pregnancy resource center from saving lives." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Virginia Roberson for a conversation about life and ministry
About Virginia
Virginia is the Director of Your Choice Resource Center a Pregnancy Resource Center in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. You can learn more about the ministry of Your Choice Resource Center at https://yourchoicenc.org/
ERLC Content
Jason Thacker with How social media can impede our witness: The disconnect of the digital life
Jill Waggoner with How to raise children who honor human dignity
Julie Masson with COVID-19 didn't stop this pregnancy resource center from saving lives
Culture
Derek Chauvin found guilty
Reactions to Chauvin verdict: "Justice for Black America is justice for all America"
Biden Administration Ends Limits on Use of Fetal Tissue for Research
First flight on Mars
Lunchroom
Lindsay: YouVersion Bible app
Josh: When Athens Met Jerusalem
Brent: CBS News series: Unifying America
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Stand for Life: At the ERLC, we stand for life. Our work to save preborn babies and care for the vulnerable is vital to our work. Believing that abortion can end in our lifetime, will you join us as we STAND FOR LIFE?
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April 16, 2021Prince Phillip’s death, a no-hitter in Chicago, and a farewell to Gary Lancaster
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the death of Prince Phillip, Russia, the shooting of Daunte Wright, the court ruling on Down syndome abortion, current FDA recommendations on the J&J vaccine, and the no-hitter thrown by Chicago pitcher. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Chelsea Patterson Sobolik with "Explainer: What you should know about the debate in Congress about the Born-Alive bill," Andrew Bertodatti and Lamar Hardwick with "How can churches be more inclusive of disabled person?," and Jill Waggoner with "How learning about trauma changed my life: Learning from The Body Keeps the Score." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Gary Lancaster for his farewell episode.
ERLC Content
Chelsea Patterson Sobolik with Explainer: What you should know about the debate in Congress about the Born-Alive bill
Andrew Bertodatti and Lamar Hardwick with How can churches be more inclusive of disabled persons?
Jill Waggoner with How learning about trauma changed my life: Learning from “The Body Keeps the Score”
Culture
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, dead at 99
US sanctions Russia over hacks
Russian troops massing on Ukrainian border
Officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright charged
Court ruling on Down syndrome abortion law praised
FDA recommends pausing J&J vaccine after 6 reported cases of blood clots
White House says J&J pause will not have "significant impact" on vaccination plan
Duke University to require vaccinations for fall semester
No-hitter thrown by Chicago pitcher
Turner's cheesy HR makes LA 1st to 10 wins
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April 09, 2021Baylor’s win, outrage culture, and a conversation with Dr. Todd Gray
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the latest on the Rock Hill shooting, the White House’s new gun control measures, the new UK COVID-19 strain, Brazil’s COVID death toll, violence in Northern Ireland, and the results of the NCAA championship. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Alex Ward with "How can we understand trends of declining church membership? America, Christianity, and the local church," and Jordan Wootten with "How can Christians resist the ethic of outrage culture?," and Jared Kennedy with "Are you “working on” your kids ministry? Thinking through Process-Centered Methods for Children’s Discipleship." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Dr. Todd Gray for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Dr. Gray
Dr. Todd Gray has been Executive Director-Treasurer for the Kentucky Baptist Convention since August of 2019. Todd served churches in Kentucky and Indiana for 20 years before joining the KBC staff in 2012 as a regional consultant for western Kentucky. Since 2016 he’s served as the team leader for the Evangelism, Church Planting and Campus Ministry team. Gray holds degrees from Murray State University and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Connie, have two adult daughters. You can connect with him on Twitter: @toddgray4.
ERLC Content
Alex Ward with How can we understand trends of declining church membership? America, Christianity, and the local church
Jordan Wootten with How can Christians resist the ethic of outrage culture?
Jared Kennedy with Are you “working on” your kids ministry? Thinking through Process-Centered Methods for Children’s Discipleship
Culture
Latest on Rock Hill shooting
WH expected to announce gun control measures
UK variant is now the dominant coronavirus strain in the US
1 in 3 Covid-19 patients are diagnosed with a neuropsychiatric condition
Brazil's daily COVID death toll tops 4,000 for first time
No lockdown for Brazil amidst Covid outbreak
Bus torched in more Northern Ireland violence as British and Irish leaders call for calm
NCAA Championship 2021 score: Baylor routs Gonzaga as Bears win first national title, end Zags' perfect season
Lunchroom
Lindsay:
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April 02, 2021The Suez Canal, Opening Day, and a conversation with Casey Hough
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss declining church membership, the Suez Canal, Pfizer’s vaccine for children, the fourth wave of coronavirus, abortion legislature in Kentucky, Kanakuk Kamps, and Opening Day. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jason Thacker with “Why reading books you disagree with helps you grow,” Emily Richards with “Why building connection and trust is vital for vulnerable children: The gospel in Show Hope’s Pre+Post Adoption Support,” and Adrian Warnock with “10 things you should know about the Resurrection.” Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Casey Hough for a conversation about life and ministry.
About Casey
Casey serves as the Lead Pastor of Copperfield Church in Houston, TX. Casey actively writes for various evangelical outlets, serving primarily as an Associate Research Fellow and Religious Liberty Channel Editor for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. He is a fellow in the St. Peter Fellowship of the Center for Pastor Theologians. In addition to his role at Copperfield, Casey serves as an Assistant Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Luther Rice College and Seminary. In the past, Casey has taught Old Testament, New Testament, Comparative Religions, and Philosophy at a regional junior college in Arkansas. Casey and his wife, Hannah, have three sons and two daughters. You can connect with him on Twitter: @caseybhough or his website. You can subscribe to his newsletter here.
ERLC Content
Jason Thacker with Why reading books you disagree with helps you grow
Emily Richards with Why building connection and trust is vital for vulnerable children: The gospel in Show Hope’s Pre+Post Adoption Support
Adrian Warnock with 10 Things You Should Know about the Resurrection
Culture
Church members are minority in U.S. for first time, Gallup says
With the Suez Canal Unblocked, the World’s Commerce Resumes Its Course
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is 100% effective in children ages 12-15
The fourth wave is here
Legislature passes constitutional amendment declaring no right to abortion in KY
Kanakuk Kamps Abuse Reexamined In New Report
America's pastime returns
Lunchroom
Lindsay: Chosen: Season 2
Josh: American Culture Is Broken. Is Theonomy the Answer?
Brent:
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1 hr 6 min
March 26, 2021Colorado shootings, the border crisis, and Prince Harry’s new job
In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss shootings in Colorado, the migrant crisis at the border, the increased distribution of vaccines for all adults, new sanctions on China, Utah’s anti-porn proposal, and Prince Harry’s new job. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Cody Barnhart with "Three potential long-term effects of pornography addiction," Catherine Parks with "The abortion pill is the next frontier in the abortion debate," and Andrew Bertodatti with "What should we pay attention to in the news?: An interview with Jeffery Bilbro about Reading the Times."
ERLC Content
Cody Barnhart with Three potential long-term effects of pornography addiction
Catherine Parks with The abortion pill is the next frontier in the abortion debate
Andrew Bertodatti with What should we pay attention to in the news?: An interview with Jeffrey Bilbro about Reading the Times
Culture
America mourns again
Biden puts Harris in charge of border crisis
Every Tennessean 16+ will be eligible for vaccination ‘no later than April 5’
Krispy Kreme will offer free doughnuts—all year long—to people with COVID-19 vaccination cards
Sanctions on China
Utah anti-porn proposal
Prince Harry announces new job at tech startup in post-royal life
Lunchroom
Lindsay: Pray for the Thackers; watching West Wing
Josh:
Embattled on All Sides, Does Religious Liberty Have a Future?
Liberty for All
The Characters of Easter
Brent: Spring Training: CoolToday Park
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