ERLC Podcast

In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the final presidential debate, record early voting counts, Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation, election interference, Pope Francis’s thoughts on marriage, new COVID-19 symptoms, NAMB’s Hispanic church planting emphasis, black holes, and the 2020 World Series. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Benjamin Quinn with "How does my faith in Jesus connect with my work life? Every kind of work is a sacred calling," Isaac Whitney with "Why I am thankful for my pastor’s leadership during COVID-19," and Daryl Crouch with "How do we live for the kingdom in the contentious moment?" Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Jennifer Marshall Patterson for a conversation about life and ministry. 

About Jennifer

Jennifer Marshall Patterson, director of the Institute for Theology and Public Life at Reformed Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C., and Senior Visiting Fellow with The Heritage Foundation. 

ERLC Content

• Benjamin Quinn with How does my faith in Jesus connect with my work life? Every kind of work is a sacred calling
• Isaac Whitney with Why I am thankful for my pastor’s leadership during COVID
• Daryl Crouch with How do we live for the kingdom in this contentious moment?

Culture

1. Final Presidential Debate: What Time to Watch and Key Issues
2. Early-voting numbers: U.S. on pace for record early turnout
3. Judiciary Committee advances Barrett to full Senate
4. The FBI says Iran and Russia have taken 'specific actions' to influence US elections
5. The Good and Bad News About Marriage in the Time of COVID
6. Baptists respond to pope’s endorsement of same-sex civil unions
7. Researchers looking into 'Brain Fog' being lingering symptom of COVID-19
8. It’s Time to Talk About Covid-19 and Surfaces Again
9. New York reports most coronavirus cases since May
10. NAMB to emphasize Hispanic church planting in 2021
11. A Black Hole’s Lunch: Stellar Spaghetti
12. The 2020 World Series

Lunchroom

• Lindsay: 

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss updates on the Capitol Hill Baptist Church court case, SCOTUS hearings, world COVID-19 updates, Barron Trump and Nick Saban test positive for coronavirus, Kamala Harris pausing her campaign travel, a huge fundraising update from Biden’s campaign, the cancelation of the second presidential debate, and the Los Angeles Lakers winning their 17th title. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including The Pearl Brown Story, Lindsay Nicolet with "How churches and civic leaders can work together during the pandemic," and Russell Moore with "Why life should be viewed as a miracle." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Benjamin Watson for a conversation about life and ministry. 

About Benjamin

Benjamin Watson is a former American football tight end. He was drafted by the New England Patriots 32nd overall in the 2004 NFL Draft and later he would win Super Bowl XXXIX with the team over the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at Georgia. Watson has also played for the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, and New Orleans Saints. Benjamin is the author of Under Our Skin: Getting Real about Race-and Getting Free from the Fears and Frustrations that Divide Us and The New Dad’s Playbook. Benjamin has been a long time friend of the ERLC and has spoken at our Evangelicals Life Conference. He is known for being a very vocal opponent of abortion and just released a documentary Divided Hearts of America which aim to bring empathy and understanding to all sides of the abortion debate. Benjamin has been married to his wife Kirsten for fifteen years and together they have seven children. You can connect with him on  Twitter: @BenjaminSWatson

ERLC Content

• The ERLC with The Pearl Brown Story
• Lindsay Nicolet with How churches and civic leaders can work together during the pandemic: An interview with Rolland Slade, a pastor in California
• Russell Moore with Why life should be viewed as a miracle: The little book by Wendell Berry that reshaped my vision of Christian ethics

Culture

1. Capitol Hill Baptist gains religious liberty win in court
2. SCOTUS hearings: Barrett answers questions on healthcare, voting rights and presidential powers
3. Sen Ben Sasse tells Dems to follow basic civics during Judge Barrett's confirmation hearing.
4. Italy and U.K report record coronavirus surges
5. Paris Under Curfew: Europe Reacts As Countries See Highest-Ever Coronavirus Numbers
6. Hunker down'

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the president and first lady contracting COVID-19, other white house staff contracting COVID-19, airborne transmission of COVID-19, the first vice presidential debate, tropical storm Delta, the Lottie Moon Christmas offering, and the return of Tasmanian Devils. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece by Russell Moore with What is the basis for Christian ethics?, Josh Wester with A closer look at the judicial philosophy of Amy Coney Barrett, Amanda Hays with 4 conversations I’m having with my child about “Mulan”, and Jeff Pickering and Travis Wussow with Rolland Slade on how pastors can build partnerships with public officials. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Dana McCain for a conversation about life and ministry. 

About Dana

Dana Hall McCain is a lifelong Alabamian and a graduate of Auburn University. She is a Resident Fellow with the Alabama Policy Institute where she writes editorial content for a host of media outlets dealing with faith, politics and cultural issues of the day. Her work regularly appears on multiple platforms including AL.com, Yellowhammer News, The Birmingham News, The Huntsville Times and Mobile Press-Register. Dana and her husband Greg “Scooter” McCain are members of First Baptist Church of Dothan, Alabama. She has served the church in the past as Women’s Ministry director and a Bible study leader. The McCains are parents to two teenagers. You can connect with him on  Twitter: @dhmccain

ERLC Content

• Russell Moore with What is the basis for Christian ethics?
• Josh Wester with A closer look at the judicial philosophy of Amy Coney Barrett
• Amanda Hays with 4 conversations I’m having with my child about “Mulan”
• Jeff Pickering and Travis Wussow on the Capitol Conversations podcast with  Rolland Slade on how pastors can build partnerships with public officials

Culture

1. POTUS and FLOTUS tested positive for COVID-19.
2. Trump returns to White House, although doctors say he ‘may not entirely be out of the woods’
3. 34 members of WH staff have Covid-19
4. Senior Pentagon leadership quarantining after exposure to coronavirus
5. CDC Acknowledges Coronavirus Can Spread Via Airborne Transmission
6. 2020 vice presidential debate
7. Trump says he won't do next presidential debate after it goes virtual, Biden still wants town hall
8. Tropical Storm Delta breaks record as it moves toward Gulf Coast, could become hurricane

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss Trump’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett for the Supreme Court, the first presidential debate, and update on COVID-19 numbers, United Airlines doing COVID-19 testing, NFL postponing games, and GuideStone’s search for a new president. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece by Brittany Salmon with Three ways of thinking for a healthy relationship with technology: “The Social Dilemma” and our social media habits, the Policy Staff with an Explainer: Executive Order to protect born-alive babies, and Jason Thacker with What is digital authoritarianism? The use of technology to suppress human rights. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Bryant Wright for a conversation about life and ministry.

About Bryant

Bryant Wright is the Founder and Chairman of Right From The Heart Ministries, a media ministry, which he began in 1992. Bryant also serves in the role as President of SEND Relief. He retired as the founding Senior Pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, Georgia on December 15, 2019, where he had pastored for 38 years. The church grew to over 7,300-members under his leadership as senior pastor. He is a straightforward communicator who uniquely connects God’s unchanging truth with a diverse culture through compelling and creative teaching. Bryant is the author of six books and co-host on the new Right From The Heart Leadership Podcast. You can connect with him on Twitter: @bryantwright

ERLC Content

• Brittany Salmon with Three ways of thinking for a healthy relationship with technology: "The Social Dilemma" and our social media habits
• Policy Staff with Explainer: Executive Order to protect born-alive babies
• Jason Thacker with What is digital authoritarianism? The use of technology to suppress human rights

Culture

1. Trump officially nominates Amy Coney Barrett for the Supreme Court
2. Barrett meets with key figures on the Hill
3. Southern Baptist leaders welcome Barrett nomination
4. Key takeaways from the first presidential debate between Trump and Biden
5. Commission make may changes to debate rules
6. Coronavirus cases rise in 25 states
7. United will become the first US airline to offer COVID-19 testing
8. 8 Tennessee Titans Players And Staff Test Positive For Coronavirus
9. NFL postpones first game amid pandemic

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, 200,000 coronavirus deaths, Breonna Taylor, the ‘Born Alive’ executive order, and an American Sign Language Bible. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece by the ERLC Policy Staff with an "Explainer: What you need to know about the Adoptee Citizenship Act," Elizabeth Selle with "How to walk with teens who struggle with depression and anxiety," and Jeff Pickering with "Explainer: Religious liberty and Capitol Hill Baptist Church’s lawsuit in Washington, D.C." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Paul Miller for a conversation about life and ministry.

About Paul

Dr. Paul D. Miller is a Professor of the Practice of International Affairs at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. He serves as co-chair of the Global Politics and Security concentration in the Master of Science in Foreign Service program. He is also a research fellow with the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, a visiting professor with the American Enterprise Institute’s Initiative on Faith and Public Life, and a non-resident Senior Fellow with the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security. You can connect with him on  Twitter: @PaulDMiller2

ERLC Content

• Policy Staff with Explainer: What you need to know about the Adoptee Citizenship Act
• Elizabeth Selle with How to walk with teens who struggle with depression and anxiety: Practical steps to point them to hope
• Jeff Pickering with Explainer: Religious liberty and Capitol Hill Baptist Church’s lawsuit in Washington, D.C.

Culture

1. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dead at 87
2. Capitol Hill Baptist Church sues D.C. on COVID order
3. Evangelical church files lawsuit over D.C.’s covid-19 restrictions on religious gatherings
4. The Supreme Court Needs to Be Less Central to American Public Life
5. U.S. reaches 200,000 coronavirus deaths
6. The Color of Coronavirus
7. We're numb to the coronavirus
8. Absolutely heartbreaking' ruling in Breonna Taylor shooting sparks new wave of national protests for justice, racial equality
9. California moves to phase out new gasoline-powered cars
10. Trump announces 'Born Alive' executive order for abortion survivors
11. American Sign Language Bible now complete after 3

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the Abraham Accords Peace Agreement, life on Venus, Charles Stanley, hurricane Sally, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and Big Ten college football. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece by Travis Wussow with a "Q&A with the Prevention and Response Administrator at the IMB," Jared Kennedy with "How we can confidently call kids to respond to the gospel," and Daniel Rentie with "Why we should view our communities as mission fields: The opportunity to serve close to home." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Scott Foshie for a conversation about life and ministry.

ERLC Content

• Travis Wussow with Abuse prevention and care in the IMB: A Q&A with the Prevention and Response Administrator at the IMB
• Jared Kennedy with How we can confidently call kids to respond to the gospel
• Daniel Rentie with Why we should view our communities as mission fields: The opportunity to serve close to home

Culture

1. Israel signs normalization deals with UAE and Bahrain at White House ceremony
2. ‘Peace. Shalom. Salaam’
3. Scientists find possible sign of life on Venus
4. Churches report encouraging trends in giving amid pandemic
5. Charles Stanley transitions to pastor emeritus at First Baptist Atlanta, Anthony George named senior pastor
6. Salvation Army starts red kettle program early amid ‘tsunami of human need’
7. Coronavirus cases increase in 17 states
8. A vaccine won't be available for everyone before the end of 2024, says CEO of world's biggest producer
9. Sally is leaving widespread flooding in parts of Alabama and Florida, and rescues are underway
10. Louisville announces $12M settlement, police reforms in wake of Breonna Taylor shooting
11. Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2020 Will Not Be Live Event
12. Big Ten Reverses Decision, Will Start Football Season In October

Lunchroom

• Lindsay: Crime Junkie podcast;

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss west coast wildfires, Disney’s Mulan, the ongoing opioid crisis, the Tokyo Olympics, the return of the NFL, and SheSheds. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece by Catherine Parks with "Are we teaching our children civility with our lives? Putting ourselves in another’s shoes," Dan Darling with "5 things I learned about work from working remote," and Jeff Pickering with "Why I’ve looked forward to church outside during COVID-19." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Meagan Smith to talk about the last six months since the start of quarantine.

ERLC Content

• Catherine Parks with Are we teaching our children civility with our lives? Putting ourselves in another’s shoes
• Dan Darling with 5 things I learned about work from working remote
• Jeff Pickering with Why I’ve looked forward to church outside during COVID-19

Culture

1. California's Bay Area wakes up to disorienting orange skies
2. At least seven dead as swath of wildfires rage across California, Oregon, Washington, other Western states
3. Disney’s live-action Mulan released worldwide after months-long delays
4. Disney’s ‘Mulan’ faces criticism for filming in China’s Xinjiang region
5. The Opioid Crisis, Already Serious, Has Intensified During Coronavirus Pandemic
6. New York City to Resume Indoor Dining at Restaurants
7. West Virginia University becomes the latest school to backtrack on in-person classes after a spike in COVID-19 cases
8. Tokyo Olympics will go ahead ‘with or without COVID-19' says IOC vice president
9. Special report: The NFL is back and weirder than ever
10. Americans are buying, building, converting backyard sheds into home offices

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• @LeatherwoodTN
• @LindsNicolet

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss religious liberty in Nevada, Caring Well Challenge, The Rock, U.S. Debt, the Benadryl challenge, and Chadwick Boseman. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece by Ryan Tucker and Travis Wussow with "What’s next for religious freedom in Nevada," Josh Wester with "What does cognitive dissonance have to do with abortion and social justice?," and Faye Scott with "Protocols to help protect against sexual abuse while meeting virtually." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by DJ Jenkins for a conversation about life and ministry.

About DJ

DJ Jenkins grew up east of Los Angeles in Redlands, California. During his college years at Cal Poly Pomona, DJ met a great group of students & staff of the local Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ) chapter. It was through this organization DJ placed his faith in Jesus and started following Him. After graduating with a B.S. in biology, DJ spent nine years working with Cru, including one year overseas in São Paulo, Brazil. He met his wife Alisha through Cru and, before moving to Studio City, they worked together at the University of Arizona for five years. In 2012, DJ and Alisha and their team moved to Studio City, an influential neighborhood of Los Angeles, to start Anthology Church. DJ and Alisha have two children. DJ is currently in the final semester of receiving his Masters of Divinity from Gateway Seminary. You can connect with him on Twitter: @DJJenkins

ERLC Content

• Ryan Tucker and Travis Wussow with What’s next for religious freedom in Nevada?
• Josh Wester with What does cognitive dissonance have to do with abortion and social justice?
• Faye Scott with Protocols to help protect against sexual abuse while meeting virtually: Don’t let your guard down during COVID-19

Culture

1. The Rock tests positive for COVID-19
2. U.S. Debt to reach 100% of GDP
3. What the CDC Means by describing COVID-19 as the 'only cause' of 6% of patient deaths
4. Alabama gives the OK to return to the buffet
5. United, Delta, American say they are dropping change fees for domestic flights
6. Commission on Presidential Debates announces moderators
7. Biden, Democrats Shatter Fundraising Record with $364.5 million in August
8. Benadryl challenge is a dangerous and deadly f

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss Hurricane Laura, Jacob Blake, the Republican National Convention, Liberty University, and COVID-19. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece by Jason Thacker with "How pornography is preying on the vulnerable in the midst of COVID-19," Alex Ward with "Explainer: Report of the Human Fetal Tissue Research Ethics Advisory Board," and Josh Wester with "4 Lessons from Carl F.H. Henry’s The Uneasy Conscience of Modern Fundamentalism." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Meredith Leatherwood for a conversation about life and ministry.

About Meredith

Meredith Leatherwood is the Founder of Leatherwood Promotions, a business that promotes Christian records and singles in the music industry. She has been working in the music industry for nearly two decades as a record promoter. She holds a Masters in Theology from Liberty University. She and Brent have been married for eight years and they’re busy raising three children in Nashville, Tennessee. 

ERLC Content

• Jason Thacker with How pornography is preying on the vulnerable in the midst of COVID-19
• Alex Ward with Explainer: Report of the Human Fetal Tissue Research Ethics Advisory Board
• Josh Wester with 4 lessons from Carl F. H. Henry’s “The Uneasy Conscience of Modern Fundamentalism”

Culture

1. A massive hurricane, named Laura, made landfall early Thursday morning off the coasts of Louisiana and Texas
2. 2 killed during Jacob Blake protests in Kenosha
3. Justic Dept. to open investigation on Kenosha shooting
4. 17-year-old charged with homicide after shooting during Kenosha protests, authorities say
5. Republican National Convention took place
6. Falwell resigns as president of Liberty
7. Coronavirus cases fell by 15% this week

Lunchroom

• Lindsay: BNA Carpet
• Josh: The West Wing' cast will reunite to benefit When We All Vote
• Brent: Starbucks brings back pumpkin spice latte earlier than ever

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss Hong Kong, Uyghur Muslims, IVG, colleges opening and closing their doors, the Democratic Convention, conspiracy theories, California fires, and a Blockbuster Airbnb. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece by Travis Wussow with "What Hong Kong reveals about the future of China," Michael and Chelsea Sobolik with "How the Chinese Communist Party is persecuting Uyghur Muslims," and Alex Ward with and "Explainer: IVG is the newest technological threat to the family structure." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Michael Sobolik for a conversation about life and ministry.

About Michael

Michael Sobolik is a fellow in Indo-Pacific Studies at the American Foreign Policy Council (AFPC). He also serves as editor of AFPC’s Indo-Pacific Monitor e-bulletin, AFPC’s review of developments in the region. Prior to joining AFPC, Michael served as a legislative assistant to Sen. Ted Cruz from 2014 to 2019 and managed his Indo-Pacific policy portfolio. Michael is a graduate of Texas A&M University, where he studied political philosophy as an undergraduate. He also earned his Master of International Affairs degree in American grand strategy and US-China relations at the Bush School of Government and Public Service. He lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife, Chelsea. You can connect with him on Twitter: @michaelsobolik

ERLC Content

• Travis Wussow with What Hong Kong reveals about the future of China
• Michael and Chelsea Sobolik with How the Chinese Communist Party is persecuting Uyghur Muslims
• Alex Ward with Explainer: IVG is the newest technological threat to the family structure

Culture

1. UNC-Chapel Hill fall semester going online amid COVID-19 outbreaks, one week into classes
2. Notre Dame, Michigan State Act to Slow Coronavirus Spread
3. 1 in 5 college students don't plan to go back this fall
4. Democratic National Convention
5. Trump refuses to condemn QAnon
6. Qanon the alternative religion
7. The origins of QAnon trace to three people who seek financial gain
8. Gov. Newsom declares statewide emergency as fires scorch California
9. Unemployment claims tick back up to over 1 million
10. Body found likely to be SBC pastor’s wife

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