SBC This Week

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.

In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talked about the sorrow and devastation due to the floods in Kerrville, Texas, Ben Mandrell being named the pastoral candidate at Bellevue Baptist in Cordova, Tenn., SBC President Clint Pressley opening the U.S. Senate in prayer, the clarifying of the Johnson Amendment and an interview with Jen Wilkin and Scott McConnell on deep discipleship.

In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talk about several Supreme Court decisions made this week, how a Gallup poll reveals how local church attendance affects one's views on abortion, an update on accreditation sanctions at Southwestern Seminary, the Don Currence bobblehead and a new book from Guidestone's Hance Dilbeck.

Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson recap a Supreme Court case dealing with gender transition treatments, the release of audio from the Great Commission Resurgence task force, highlights from the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting, Mission:Dignity Sunday and how a stolen camera was carefully recovered.

In this episoode, Laura Erlanson and Brandon Porter share the Cooperative Program giving from May, discuss the proposed SBC Business and Financial Plan to be presented at the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting, an update from Truett McConnell University, and an interview with SBC President Clint Pressley.

In this episode, DJ sits down with Josh, the Director of Church Engagement at Focus on the Family, to talk about the heart behind their ministry and how they’re serving pastors across the country. Josh shares what Focus on the Family is doing to support church leaders, including a special opportunity just for pastors attending the upcoming pastors conference—a free weekend retreat! If you’re attending the SBC Pastors’ Conference, don’t miss your chance to meet the Focus on The Family team at their booth.

In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson highlight the eight resolutions by the SBC Resolutions Committee, the possible move of the 2027 SBC Annual Meeting, the official release of a book celebrating 100 years of the Cooperative Program, Lifeway's Black Church Conference coming in July, Pastor's mental health and when women became messengers to the SBC annual meeting.

In this episode, D.J. introduces worship leaders and founders of The Worship Initiative, Shane and Shane. Together, they dive into their powerful stories of salvation and how a simple “yes” to God set them on the path to starting their band. As the conversation unfolds, Shane and Shane highlight the important relationship between pastors and worship leaders, emphasizing the value of unity and mutual support. Tune in to this podcast to discover how collaboration between these roles can strengthen both individual ministries and the church body as a whole.

Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson recap this week's International Mission Board trustee meeting, the storm recovery in Kentucky and Missouri, what 11 former SBC presidents are saying about the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, a sexual abuse prevention event at the SBC Annual and heartwarming Memorial Day stories.

In this episode, D.J. sits down with Pastor Nathan Lino to talk about the condition of the heart and what it means to truly trust the Lord. Nathan shares his personal journey and opens up about how the Lord used difficult circumstances to grow his faith and reshape his priorities. Don’t miss this powerful conversation about surrender, trust, and making your relationship with God the center of it all.