In this week's episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talk about this week's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission trustees' meeting, talk with trustee chair Scott Foshie, look back at the Great Commission Resurgence 15 years later, introduce the state executive director in West Virginia, learn about a unique trip to the mission field and cool off in the library at the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson share about the ruling in the appeals case between Will McRaney and the North American Mission Board, how Southern Baptists were impacted by the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the Southern Baptists of Texas' Disaster Relief is recognized in Washington, DC, the Southern Baptist Foundation unveils a new fund, Laura talks with Hobby Lobby founder David Green and in our history moment we hear about a missionary who spent some time in jail.

In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson share Cooperative Program giving in August and discuss recent trends, they tell how the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission is asking the VA to avoid funding abortions, how California Southern Baptists are speaking out about the importance of state and national work and they remember the legendary hymn writer B.B. McKinney.

In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson mark the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the massive response from Southern Baptists; they talk about Lifeway's fall trustees' meeting; the passing of former Foreign Mission Board President Keith Parks, the NAMB church replanter of the year and a mental health training event hosted by the Woman's Missionary Union.

In the episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson highlight Global Hunger Sunday, a revamped abuse prevention and response helpline, Mark Dance's move to lead Arkansas Baptists, ways college students partnered with the International Mission Board this summer, how God is moving in New England and this week's history moment is about O.S. Hawkins' important pastoral ministry decision in 1993.

In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talk about the formation of the ERLC president search committee; the theme for the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting and Pastors' Conference; how the International Mission Board is helping to mobilize the next generation; a Bible study rooted in a story of suffering and how a church cleverly used a community magazine to communicate with members and reach prospects. 

In this week's episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talk about the dip in Cooperative Program giving in July, a new podcast series on the Cooperative Program, a win for religious liberty, how two churches are forming a unique partnership, how Southwestern Seminary is finding solid ground and an Army veteran's return to Nagasaki, Japan 25 years after the nuclear blast ending World Word II.

In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson cover Brent Leatherwood's resignation from the lead spot at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, the 250th anniversary of chaplains in the U.S. military, how a seminary professor's departure sparked a discussion on the "Great Traditions" of the Christian faith and a wisdom-filled interview with youth ministry consultant Jody Livingston

In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson look back at the first seven months of 2025 to highlight seven areas of interest across the Southern Baptist Convention. From legal and financial updates to missions and church planting, they discuss the stories that have shaped 2025.

In this episode, Laura Erlanson and Brandon Porter discuss the life and legacy of John MacArthur, Bellevue Baptist Church's calling Ben Mandrell as senior pastor and how Lifeway will make a leadership transition, continued flood recovery in Texas, the implications of pastors taking on politics, the 100th anniversary of the Scopes Monkey Trial and how a Texas pastor was kidnapped and driven at gunpoint to the Mexican border.