In this episode, Mark and Ben discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk, what it means to be a martyr, and how America may or may not solve its political violence problem. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.

Doug Haney & Benjamin Harlan join Mark and Ben to discuss the history of music in Baptist life, the changing landscape of music education, and the ongoing struggle over traditional versus contemporary worship. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.

George Mason joins Ben and Mark to discuss a lifetime of ministry and what's expected of a pastor in Baptist churches. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.

O. S. Hawkins joins Ben and Mark to discuss changes in Baptist pastoral ministry over the last five decades. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.

Ben and Mark discuss the latest issues plaguing Lifeway Christian Resources. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.

Ben and Mark talk with Baptist theologians Malcolm Yarnell and Curtis Freeman about Baptist identity and a recent high profile departure from the SBC. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.

Ben and Mark discuss the recent kerfuffle at Baylor University over a rescinded research grant, and where the University's aspirations meet Baptist reality. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.

Ben and Mark sit down with Carl Kell, retired Professor Emeritus of Communication at Western Kentucky University, to discuss the state of pulpit preaching in the SBC and Kell's upcoming fifth book, "Requiem: In Remembrance of the Southern Baptist Convention." Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.

Ben and Mark conduct a postmortem on the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting in Dallas. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.

Ben and Mark give a preview of what to expect at the upcoming SBC Annual Meeting in Dallas. Support Baptist News Global by visiting BaptistNews.com.