This episode features a conversation about the newly released book, "Faith and Freedom: Six Theological Reflections on Religious Liberty."On today's episode, ERLC President Dr. Evan Lenow speaks with the book's editor, Dr. Jennifer Patterson, and one of the book's contributors, Dr. Jonathan Leeman. In their conversation, they discuss how religious liberty has been understood across different evangelical traditions, as well as the biblical and doctrinal arguments for protecting this First Freedom. Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at <a href='https://erlc.com/podcast'>erlc.com/podcast</a>.

This episode features a conversation about the newly released book, "Faith and Freedom: Six Theological Reflections on Religious Liberty." On today's episode, ERLC President Dr. Evan Lenow speaks with the book's editor, Dr. Jennifer Patterson, and one of the book's contributors, Dr. Jonathan Leeman. In their conversation, they discuss how religious liberty has been understood across different evangelical traditions, as well as the biblical and doctrinal arguments for protecting this First Freedom. Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

This episode features a conversation about the newly released book, "Faith and Freedom: Six Theological Reflections on Religious Liberty."On today's episode, ERLC President Dr. Evan Lenow speaks with the book's editor, Dr. Jennifer Patterson, and one of the book's contributors, Dr. Jonathan Leeman. In their conversation, they discuss how religious liberty has been understood across different evangelical traditions, as well as the biblical and doctrinal arguments for protecting this First Freedom.&nbsp;Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at <a href="https://erlc.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">erlc.com/podcast</a>.

Exploring Religious Liberty in “Faith and Freedom”

This episode features Dr. Willy Rice, president of the Southern Baptist Convention. On today's episode, ERLC President Dr. Evan Lenow speaks with Dr. Rice about his recent election as the 66th president of the SBC, his vision for the convention, and how the ERLC can partner with and equip churches as they navigate complex cultural issues. In addition to serving as SBC president, Dr. Rice has been the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Clearwater, Florida since 2004 and has previously pastored churches in the Florida Panhandle and in Alabama. Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at <a href='https://erlc.com/podcast'>erlc.com/podcast</a>.

This episode features Dr. Willy Rice, president of the Southern Baptist Convention. On today's episode, ERLC President Dr. Evan Lenow speaks with Dr. Rice about his recent election as the 66th president of the SBC, his vision for the convention, and how the ERLC can partner with and equip churches as they navigate complex cultural issues. In addition to serving as SBC president, Dr. Rice has been the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Clearwater, Florida since 2004 and has previously pastored churches in the Florida Panhandle and in Alabama. Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

This episode features Dr. Willy Rice, president of the Southern Baptist Convention.&nbsp;On today's episode, ERLC President Dr. Evan Lenow speaks with Dr. Rice about his recent election as the 66th president of the SBC, his vision for the convention, and how the ERLC can partner with and equip churches as they navigate complex cultural issues.&nbsp;In addition to serving as SBC president, Dr. Rice has been the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Clearwater, Florida since 2004 and has previously pastored churches in the Florida Panhandle and in Alabama.&nbsp;Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at <a href="https://erlc.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">erlc.com/podcast</a>.

Dr. Willy Rice on Leading the Southern Baptist Convention

This episode features the ERLC's new church guide, "What God Has Joined Together: A Practical Guide for Honoring God's Design for Marriage." On today's episode, you'll hear from ERLC Director of Research, Dr. RaShan Frost, as he speaks with Dr. Lilly Park, one of the principal advisors on the church guide, about how to approach marriage, singleness, and sexuality from a biblical perspective in today's culture. She also addresses how the church can help Christians, both single and married, navigate challenges stemming from cultural pressures and the effects of past sexual sin while finding hope and healing in Christ. Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at <a href='https://erlc.com/podcast'>erlc.com/podcast</a>.

This episode features the ERLC's new church guide, "What God Has Joined Together: A Practical Guide for Honoring God's Design for Marriage." On today's episode, you'll hear from ERLC Director of Research, Dr. RaShan Frost, as he speaks with Dr. Lilly Park, one of the principal advisors on the church guide, about how to approach marriage, singleness, and sexuality from a biblical perspective in today's culture. She also addresses how the church can help Christians, both single and married, navigate challenges stemming from cultural pressures and the effects of past sexual sin while finding hope and healing in Christ. Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

This episode features the ERLC's new church guide, "What God Has Joined Together: A Practical Guide for Honoring God's Design for Marriage."&nbsp;On today's episode, you'll hear from ERLC Director of Research, Dr. RaShan Frost, as he speaks with Dr. Lilly Park, one of the principal advisors on the church guide, about how to approach marriage, singleness, and sexuality from a biblical perspective in today's culture.&nbsp;She also addresses how the church can help Christians, both single and married, navigate challenges stemming from cultural pressures and the effects of past sexual sin while finding hope and healing in Christ.&nbsp;Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at <a href="https://erlc.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">erlc.com/podcast</a>.

A Sneak Peek of the ERLC’s New Guide on Marriage and Family

Today's episode features Grace Jin Drexel, recipient of the ERLC's John Leland Religious Liberty Award.In October 2025, Grace's father, Pastor Jin, was arrested in his home as part of a nationwide crackdown in China on independent Christian churches. He and 17 other leaders from Zion Church were arrested and imprisoned by the Chinese Communist Party. Following her father's arrest, Grace began publicly advocating for his release and for the release of other Christian leaders detained by the Chinese Communist Party. Her advocacy continued until her father was released on July 3, 2026. On today's episode, Dr. Evan Lenow talks with Grace about her continued work to see religious liberty restored for persecuted Christians in China, and how the American church can advocate for their brothers and sisters in Christ who are suffering for their faith. Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at <a href='https://erlc.com/podcast'>erlc.com/podcast</a>.

Today's episode features Grace Jin Drexel, recipient of the ERLC's John Leland Religious Liberty Award. In October 2025, Grace's father, Pastor Jin, was arrested in his home as part of a nationwide crackdown in China on independent Christian churches. He and 17 other leaders from Zion Church were arrested and imprisoned by the Chinese Communist Party. Following her father's arrest, Grace began publicly advocating for his release and for the release of other Christian leaders detained by the Chinese Communist Party. Her advocacy continued until her father was released on July 3, 2026. On today's episode, Dr. Evan Lenow talks with Grace about her continued work to see religious liberty restored for persecuted Christians in China, and how the American church can advocate for their brothers and sisters in Christ who are suffering for their faith. Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

Today's episode features Grace Jin Drexel, recipient of the ERLC's John Leland Religious Liberty Award.In October 2025, Grace's father, Pastor Jin, was arrested in his home as part of a nationwide crackdown in China on independent Christian churches. He and 17 other leaders from Zion Church were arrested and imprisoned by the Chinese Communist Party. Following her father's arrest, Grace began publicly advocating for his release and for the release of other Christian leaders detained by the Chinese Communist Party. Her advocacy continued until her father was released on July 3, 2026.&nbsp;On today's episode, Dr. Evan Lenow talks with Grace about her continued work to see religious liberty restored for persecuted Christians in China, and how the American church can advocate for their brothers and sisters in Christ who are suffering for their faith.&nbsp;Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at <a href="https://erlc.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">erlc.com/podcast</a>.

Grace Jin Drexel on the Persecuted Church in China

On today's episode, ERLC President Dr. Evan Lenow talks with Dr. Foshie about the encouraging work and unique challenges facing churches across Illinois. With more than 900 churches, Illinois Baptists are working together to advance the gospel to the 12.7 million people who call Illinois home, while also reaching people from more than 200 nations who live in the state. Dr. Foshie also shares how Southern Baptists in Illinois are advocating for preborn lives and mothers facing unplanned pregnancies, particularly in a state known as an abortion destination. Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at <a href='https://erlc.com/podcast'>erlc.com/podcast</a>.

On today's episode, ERLC President Dr. Evan Lenow talks with Dr. Foshie about the encouraging work and unique challenges facing churches across Illinois. With more than 900 churches, Illinois Baptists are working together to advance the gospel to the 12.7 million people who call Illinois home, while also reaching people from more than 200 nations who live in the state. Dr. Foshie also shares how Southern Baptists in Illinois are advocating for preborn lives and mothers facing unplanned pregnancies, particularly in a state known as an abortion destination. Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

On today's episode, ERLC President Dr. Evan Lenow talks with Dr. Foshie about the encouraging work and unique challenges facing churches across Illinois.&nbsp;With more than 900 churches, Illinois Baptists are working together to advance the gospel to the 12.7 million people who call Illinois home, while also reaching people from more than 200 nations who live in the state.&nbsp;Dr. Foshie also shares how Southern Baptists in Illinois are advocating for preborn lives and mothers facing unplanned pregnancies, particularly in a state known as an abortion destination.&nbsp;Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at <a href="https://erlc.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">erlc.com/podcast</a>.

Scott Foshie on Advancing the Gospel in Illinois

In this episode, Russell Moore gives his Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission inagural address at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. About 200 key evangelical and political leaders were there as Moore cast his vision for the future kingdom work of the ERLC. <img src='https://tracking.feedpress.com/link/14892/13705410.gif' height='1' width='1'/>Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at <a href='https://erlc.com/podcast'>erlc.com/podcast</a>.

In this episode, Russell Moore gives his Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission inagural address at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. About 200 key evangelical and political leaders were there as Moore cast his vision for the future kingdom work of the ERLC. Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Russell Moore gives his Ethics &amp; Religious Liberty Commission inagural address at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. About 200 key evangelical and political leaders were there as Moore cast his vision for the future kingdom work of the ERLC. Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at <a href="https://erlc.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">erlc.com/podcast</a>.

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