ERLC Podcast

In this episode, Josh, Brent, and Lindsay discuss the protests and attacks on the US Capitol as a result of the 2020 election results. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jordan Wootten with "3 ways smartphone usage can distort our perceptions: Habits, theology, and Christian discipleship," Josh Wester and Jordan Wootten with "Why we need the tenderness of our Savior: An Interview with Dane Ortlund about Gentle and Lowly," and Jason Thacker with "3 ethical issues in technology to watch for in 2021."  Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Seth Brown for a conversation about life and ministry. 

About Seth

Seth Brown serves as Executive Editor of the Biblical Recorder, a Baptist news outlet based in Cary, N.C. He lives in Wake Forest with his wife and three children. They are members of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh. You can connect with him on Twitter: @dsethbrown

ERLC Content

• Jordan Wootten with 3 ways smartphone usage can distort our perceptions: Habits, theology, and Christian discipleship
• Josh Wester and Jordan Wootten with Why we need the tenderness of our Savior: An Interview with Dane Ortlund about “Gentle and Lowly”
• Jason Thacker with 3 ethical issues in technology to watch for in 2021

Culture

1. Warnock wins Georgia runoff, CNN projects, as control of Senate comes down to Perdue-Ossoff race
2. Pro-Trump protesters force US Capitol into lockdown as Congress meets to certify 2020 election results
3. Protesters breach Senate chambers at U.S. Capitol
4. Trump pledges "orderly transition" after Congress certifies Biden's win
5. Exodus begins for White House staff after pro-Trump siege on Capitol

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• A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Your Children About Gender: by Jared Kennedy. This short book walks through six conversation topics designed to help you apply the truth and hope of the gospel to the complex issue of gender. 
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All of the hosts from the ERLC podcasts are together for one big crossover episode to wrap up 2020 with highlights, favorite things, and the banter that turns co-workers into friends.

This MEGACAST joins the ERLC Podcast crew–Josh Wester, Lindsay Nicolet, and Brent Leatherwood–with the Capitol Conversations team–Jeff Pickering, Chelsea Patterson Sobolik, and Travis Wussow–and Jason Thacker of the WeeklyTech podcast. Thanks be to Gary Lancaster, our fearless producer and America’s most elite audio engineer!

This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of Searching for Christmas by JD Greear. Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com.

• ERLC Podcast with Josh Wester, Lindsay Nicolet, and Brent Leatherwood
• Capitol Conversations with Jeff Pickering, Chelsea Patterson Sobolik, and Travis Wussow
• WeeklyTech with Jason Thacker
• This Week’s Promos
  • Check out The Good Book Company
  • Learn more and apply at ERLC.com/internships
  • Make an end of year donation at ERLC.com/donate
• From the Highlights Conversation
  • What Hong Kong reveals about the future of China by Travis Wussow
  • The tension of technology: Hope and fear in the digital age by Jason Thacker
  • Hidden in Plain Sight: a call to bring hope and help to victims of abuse, winter edition of LIGHT Magazine
  • Watch The Pearl Brown Documentary
  • Looking for Truth in Post-Election America by Russell Moore
• Favorite Books
  • Brent | A Time to Build by Yuval Levin
  • Chelsea | Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund + A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War by Joseph Loconte
  • Lindsay | Spy Novels by Daniel Silva
  • Travis | The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III by Peter Baker and Susan Glasser
  • Jason | The Technological Society by Jacques Ellul
  • Josh | Politics after Christendom by David VanDrunen

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In this episode, Josh, Brent, and Lindsay discuss the first american to receive the coronavirus vaccine, Biden and Pence getting the vaccine live on TV, how mouthwash slows COVID-19’s spread, Brexit, J.D. speaking at the March for Life, snow days, and Dolly Parton saving someone’s life. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including the ERLC Staff with COVID-19 and the concern about aborted fetal cells in medicine, Jordan Wooten with "How lament can lead to hope in a time of plague: Grieving our losses amid the pandemic," and Jason Thacker with "What is Parler, and why does it matter?" Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Mary Wiley for a conversation about life and ministry. 

About Mary

Mary Wiley is the author of Everyday Theology, an eight-week Bible study exploring essential doctrines and why they matter in our everyday lives. She holds an MA in Theological Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, works in publishing, and hosts the "Questions Kids Ask" podcast. She and her husband, John, have two children and live near Nashville. You can connect with her on Twitter: @marycwiley

ERLC Content

• ERLC Staff with Explainer: COVID-19 and the concern about abortive fetal cells in medicine
• Jordan Wooten with How lament can lead to hope in a time of plague: Grieving our losses amid the pandemic
• Jason Thacker with Explainer: What is Parler, and why does it matter?

Culture

1. Critical care nurse in New York is among first in US to receive a coronavirus vaccine
2. Covid has killed more than 300,000 nationwide
3. Biden, Pence to get COVID vaccine soon
4. Gargling Could Slow COVID-19 Spread, Mouthwash Makers Say
5. Emmanuel Macron: French president tests positive for COVID
6. Brexit Countdown: What To Know As The United Kingdom Breaks With The EU
7. AP: The Electoral College decisively confirmed Joe Biden on Monday as the nation’s next president
8. Inauguration committee urges people not to travel for Biden's inauguration
9. Greear to be first SBC president to speak at March for Life
10. Parts of the Northeast blanketed by over a foot of snow
11. Fantastic snow day letter from Jefferson County Schools in West Virginia

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In this episode, Josh, Brent, and Lindsay discuss the first people to receive the Coronavirus vaccine, Middle America racking up a ton of new Coronavirus cases, Mardi Gras being cancelled, Biden’s ‘skeleton staff’, record unemployment claims, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, and a rare Christmas star. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jared Kennedy with "Two foundational truths to teach our kids about gender: Celebrating who God created us to be," Annie Kratzsch with "3 practical Advent practices to meet you in your suffering: Simple activities for your family from the “Unexpected Gift”," and C. Ben Mitchell with "What defines personhood? The distinct difference of humans." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by David French for a conversation about life and ministry. 

About David

David French is an American attorney, political commentator, and author. A fellow at the National Review Institute and a staff writer for National Review from 2015 to 2019, French currently serves as senior editor of The Dispatch. David is the author of Divided We Fall: America's Secession Threat and How to Restore Our Nation. David and his wife Nancy live in middle Tennessee with their three children. You can connect with him on Twitter: @DavidAFrench

ERLC Content

• Jared Kennedy with Two foundational truths to teach our kids about gender: Celebrating who God created us to be
  • A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Your Children About Gender
• Annie Kratzsch with 3 practical Advent practices to meet you in your suffering: Simple activities for your family from the “Unexpected Gift”
• C. Ben Mitchell with What defines personhood? The distinct difference of humans

Culture

1. A UK woman aged 90 was the first in the world to receive the Pfizer vaccine today
2. William Shakespeare: to be vaccinated nor not to be vaccinated
3. Middle America is still racking up a ton of new coronavirus cases
4. New Orleans Mayor Cancels Mardi Gras Parades In 2021
5. Biden may start with 'skeleton staff'
6. Explaining the Supreme Court lawsuit from Texas and Trump challenging Biden's win
7. Weekly jobless claims surge to 853,000, highest since September
8. Unemployment insurance claims
9. IMB missionaries and staff give more than $800,000 to LMCO

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In this episode, Josh, Brent, and Lindsay discuss the highest day of COVID-19 deaths, UK and Russian approval of a coronavirus vaccine, COVID restrictions and court cases involving churches and private schools, President-elect Biden fracturing his foot, President Trump considering another presidential run in 2024, a 27-year-old embryo being born, Ellen Page now transgender, and Hawaii offering free round trips for remote workers. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including C. Ben Mitchell with "Who counts as a person? Today’s question in the abortion debate," Amy Ford with "What you can do to help moms choose life: Getting the church ready to care for those with unplanned pregnancies," and Joey Kline with "Five things your kids (and you) should know about Lottie Moon." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Dane Ortlund for a conversation about life and ministry. 

About Dane

Dane C. Ortlund serves as senior pastor of Naperville Presbyterian Church in Naperville, Illinois. He is an editor for the Knowing the Bible series and the Short Studies in Biblical Theology series, and is the author of several books, including Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers. Dane lives with his wife, Stacey, and their five children in Naperville, Illinois. You can connect with him on Twitter: @daneortlund

ERLC Content

• C. Ben Mitchell with Who counts as a person? Today’s question in the abortion debate
• Amy Ford with What you can do to help moms choose life: Getting the church ready to care for those with unplanned pregnancies
• Joey Kline with Five things your kids (and you) should know about Lottie Moon

Culture

1. Coronavirus hospitalizations top 100,000 for the first time
2. Highest ever daily death total
3. UK authorises Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
4. Pfizer says latest data shows its coronavirus vaccine is safe and 95% effective
5. Putin says Russia will begin large-scale COVID-19 vaccination next week
6. U.K. first nation to clear Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for mass rollout
7. Appeals court upholds Kentucky, Michigan COVID restrictions against Christian schools
8. ERLC urges court to block N.Y. pandemic order
9. Joe Biden's doctor says he suffered "hairline fractures" in foot after he slipped while playing with dog

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In this episode, Josh, Brent, and Lindsay discuss the latest with COVID in the U.S., whether or not dogs can smell COVID, OANN channel, the Dow surpassing 30,000, Solomon Islands banning Facebook, Dr. Moore receiving a religious liberty award, the return of college basketball, and the most popular side dishes in the U.S. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Stephen Grcevich with "5 ways churches can support members’ mental health during the holidays," Jared Kennedy with "Why Advent is a time to build on family traditions: Recommended resources for preschoolers to adults," and Brooke Kramer with "6 ways we can pray for our country during the pandemic." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Amy Ford for a conversation about life and ministry. 

About Amy

Amy Ford is the Co-Founder and President of Embrace Grace, a non-profit that inspires and equips the church to love on single and pregnant young women and their families. She is also the author of the upcoming book release, Help Her Be Brave: Discover Your Place in the Pro-Life Movement releasing January 2021 as well other books. Amy speaks nationally to a varied audience including women’s ministry events, pro-life and adoption conferences, church leadership equipping and pregnancy center benefits. Amy has been married for over 22 years to her high school sweetheart, Ryan, and has four children. You can connect with her on Twitter: @amymford

ERLC Content

• Stephen Grcevich with 5 ways churches can support members’ mental health during the holidays
• Jared Kennedy with Why Advent is a time to build on family traditions: Recommended resources for preschoolers to adults
• The Characters of Christmas
• Brooke Kramer with 6 ways we can pray for our country during the pandemic

Culture

1. Covid in the U.S.: Latest Map and Case Count
2. Can dogs smell COVID? Here’s what the science says
3. The flu vs. Covid
4. YouTube suspends OANN channel for fake Covid news
5. Biden transition names first Cabinet nominees
6. The Dow just surpassed 30,000 for the first time ever
7. Solomon Islands set to ban Facebook
8. Secret meeting between Netanyahu and Saudi crown prince?
9. SBC DIGEST: Search for SBTC executive director;

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In this episode, Josh, Brent, and Lindsay discuss Coronavirus being as bad as it has ever been, the CDC warning people not to travel for Thanksgiving, the FDA approving at home rapid tests, Biden filling the west wing, and Michael J. Fox. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jared Kennedy with "Why every Christian should care about family ethics: Understanding what the Bible teaches and recognizing we’re all part of a family," Jamie Aten and Kent Annan with "What you need for Spiritual First Aid during COVID: Biblical and research-based guidance to help churches respond to needs in a disaster-filled world," and the ERLC staff with an Explainer on "What you should know about the COVID-19 RNA vaccines." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Dr. Russell Moore for a conversation about life and ministry. 

About Dr. Moore

Russell Moore is President of the ERLC. In this role, he leads the organization to connect the agenda of the kingdom of Christ to the cultures of local congregations for the sake of the gospel. He holds a Ph.D. in systematic theology from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is the author of several books, including The Storm-Tossed Family: How the Cross Reshapes the Home, and The Courage to Stand Facing Your Fear without Losing Your Soul. He and his wife Maria are the parents of five boys. You can connect with him on Twitter: @drmoore

ERLC Content

• Jared Kennedy with Why every Christian should care about family ethics: Understanding what the Bible teaches and recognizing we’re all part of a family
• Jamie Aten & Kent Annan with What you need for Spiritual First Aid during COVID: Biblical and research-based guidance to help churches respond to needs in a disaster-filled world
• ERLC Staff with Explainer: What you should know about the COVID-19 RNA vaccines

Culture

1. It's as bad as ever
2. CDC Warning for Thanksgiving
3. FDA approves first rapid at-home test
4. Biden fills his West Wing
5. Race To 2020
6. RUMOR VS. REALITY
7. Americans' finances are in best shape in decades
8. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes First COVID-19 Test for Self-Testing at Home
9. The Lucira COVID-19 All-In-One Test Kit
10. Michael J. Fox is retiring from acting due to declining health

Lunchro

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In this episode, Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jordan Wootten with "3 ways Christians can mend the political rural-suburban divide," Josh Wester with "Why would Christians support religious freedom? Learning from early Christian leaders," and Marissa Postell with "What should we do with the fear we feel in 2020? Trusting God in the midst of pandemics and politics." Also in this episode Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss all the details surrounding the 2020 election and the results still coming in. 

ERLC Content

• Jordan Wootten with 3 ways Christians can mend the political rural-suburban divide
• Josh Wester with Why would Christians support religious freedom? Learning from early Christian leaders
• Marissa Postell with What should we do with the fear we feel in 2020? Trusting God in the midst of pandemics and politics

Culture

• Sean Connery, Oscar Winner and James Bond Star, Dies at 90
• Task force sees 'unrelenting' COVID-19 spread; daily U.S. cases up by record 91,000
• Starbucks’ red cups, holiday drinks return Friday
• Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Will Colorado reintroduce Gray wolves? Race is too close to call
• Biden's potential Cabinet picks may be limited 'to those who Mitch McConnell can live with'
• Scoop: Biden may keep Warren, Sanders out of Cabinet
• The election night mirage
• Undervote
• Britain's Boris Johnson: 'No Alternative' To Strict New Coronavirus Lockdown
• U.S. House Election Results

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• @LindsNicolet

Sponsors

• Courage and Civility Church Kit - Pastors and church leaders download your free copy today to help guide your congregations through this polarized moment.
• The Christmas We Didn't Expect-  by David Matthis. 25 daily reflections for Advent will help you to adore Jesus—the one who came to save us and make our futures certain.

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation and swearing in, Anonymous, the countdown to the 2020 Election, a fatal police shooting in Philadelphia, new COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe, hurricane Zeta, Putin ordering to reduce abortions, Dodgers winning the World Series, and the year without a Santa at Macy’s. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jason Thacker with "What is our role in social media renewal? Online discourse and loving our neighbors," Kendal Conner with "How to talk to your teen about race," and Dennis Greeson with "How do we rightly relate church and state? Augustine on the times in between." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Tre Hargett for a conversation about life and ministry. 

About Tre

Tre Hargett is the Tennessee Secretary of State. You can connect with him on Twitter: @sectrehargett

ERLC Content

• Jason Thacker with What is our role in social media renewal? Online discourse and loving our neighbors
• Kendal Conner with How to talk to your teen about race
• Dennis Greeson with How do we rightly relate church and state? Augustine on the times in between

Culture

1. Amy Coney Barrett joins the Supreme Court in unprecedented times
2. A request to recuse herself
3. Former DHS official Miles Taylor reveals himself as Anonymous, who wrote critically of Trump
4. Election Day is next week!
5. Fatal Police Shooting In Philadelphia Sparks A 2nd Night Of Protests
6. More than 40 states are reporting an increase in COVID-19 cases and many in the Midwest are seeing record hospitalizations
7. Despite surging US cases, the White House included ending the pandemic on a list of the Trump administration's science and tech accomplishments
8. Hurricane Zeta Update Statement
9. France, Germany announce new lockdowns
10. Putin order government to do more to reduce abortions and support pregnant women
11. Dodgers Seal the Deal as Champions in Shocking, Bizarre World Series Finale
12. Macy’s Will Not Have A Santa At New York Store For First Time In 160 Years

Lunchroom

• Lind

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