Best ERLC Podcasts (2024)

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Bringing hope to an election year (Part 2) 20:06

2d ago20:06

20:06

Are you tired of our country’s partisan and divisive approach to politics? We are too. We believe there is a better way. Like you, we want our nation to be a place where the vulnerable are protected, religious liberty is defended, families can flourish, and the gospel is proclaimed. We believe that Christians have a critical role to play this year …

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Bringing hope to an election year (Part 1) 25:23

17d ago25:23

25:23

Are you weary as you think about politics in our country? Is it hard to know what to say and do during an election year as you lead your church, talk to your family, interact in your community, and go to the voting booth? We feel those tensions, too, and want to provide encouragement as you seek to bring a distinctly Christian hope to the public sq…

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The relationship between religion and politics in America 37:02

1M ago37:02

37:02

The ERLC's Jason Thacker, Miles Mullin, and Alex Ward discuss the 40th anniversary of the book The Naked Public Square: Religion and Democracy in America by Richard John Neuhaus and how it can inform our understanding of bringing our faith into the public square.By Miles Mullin, Alex Ward, Jason Thacker

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Why Stephen Feinstein No Longer Trusts the SBC Platform Leadership 1:14:40

1M ago1:14:40

1:14:40

In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Stephen Feinstein, Pastor of Sovereign Way Christian Church and United States Army Reserve Chaplain, to discuss Stephen's concerns with SBC Platform leadership on the issues of power, money, and biblical authority. #CenterForBaptistLeadership #SBC2024 #StephenFeinstein #Conversion …

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LIVE: Center for Baptist Leadership - SBC 2024 (ft. Joshua Abbotoy) 1:48:36

1M ago1:48:36

1:48:36

In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Joshua Abbotoy, Executive Director of American Reformer, to discuss the key issues before the 2024 Southern Baptist Convention in Indianapolis including the law amendment, financial transparency, voting on a new President, reforms to the ERLC, and much more. Register to attend "SBC…

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The SBC Under Attack: Megan Basham Explains How Progressive Megadonors Are Funding the Liberal Drift 1:17:20

1M ago1:17:20

1:17:20

In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Megan Basham, Culture Reporter for The Daily Wire and Author of "Shepherds for Sale," to discuss her investigative research into progressive political actors and foundations which have infiltrated the Southern Baptist Convention through large financial grants to entities like the E…

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SBC Presidential Candidate Interview: Dr. David Allen 57:46

1M ago57:46

57:46

In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Dr. David Allen, Founder of PreachingCoach, Professor and Dean at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, to discuss David's background in ministry, nomination to be SBC president, views on transparency, sexual abuse reforms, the law amendment, and his vision for course correctin…

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Best practices for Christian political engagement 23:37

2M ago23:37

23:37

Political chaos and noisy rhetoric are hard to escape during an election season. So, it’s no surprise that even well-meaning Christians get caught up in the fray. Some withdraw from political engagement, feeling as if their voices couldn’t possibly be loud enough to make a difference. Others give in to the temptation to vilify those with whom they …

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SBC Presidential Candidate Interview: Jared Moore 1:20:08

2M ago1:20:08

1:20:08

In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Jared Moore, Senior Pastor of Homesteads Baptist Church, to discuss Jared's background in ministry, nomination to be SBC president, his views on sexuality, gender roles, sins of the heart and those in deed, and his vision for the future of the SBC. #CenterForBaptistLeadership #SBC2…

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Waking Up In A Woke World: Willy Rice on His Perspective Shift on Abuse Reform & Other Issues in the SBC 1:40:59

2M ago1:40:59

1:40:59

In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Dr. Willy Rice, Senior Pastor of Calvary Church, to discuss his experience running for SBC president, the trials he faced and why he dropped out, and what he discovered along the way including wayward agendas that have hijacked abuse reform efforts. #CenterForBaptistLeadership #SBC…

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What to expect for the 2024 presidential election 23:14

2M ago23:14

23:14

Many of us sense that politics are contentious and messy. They often leave us feeling weary about the future of our country and its leaders. This was certainly the case in the 2020 presidential race. As our nation prepares for yet another presidential election in November, it’s helpful for us to be aware of what’s happening in our culture and have …

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Five Reasons to Support the Law Amendment 49:08

2M ago49:08

49:08

In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe presents five reasons Southern Baptists should support the Law Amendment at this year's convention. Read Gerred Bell's article:https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/five-reasons-to-support-the-law-amendment/ #CenterForBaptistLeadership #GerredBell #LawAmendment #SBC #SouthernBaptist #SouthernBap…

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Why SBC Churches Deserve Financial Transparency ASAP: Rhett Burns on His 990 Amendment 1:03:45

3M ago1:03:45

1:03:45

In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Rhett Burns, Pastor of First Baptist Church in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, to discuss Rhett's financial transparency amendment before the Southern Baptist Convention. The amendment would require SBC entities to disclose information similar to an IRS Form 990. Rhett and William …

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Why do local and state politics matter? (Part 2) 15:00

2M ago15:00

15:00

Are you weary from the current state of American politics? Does the noisy rhetoric by some political candidates and the lack of meaningful action leave you tempted to retreat from political engagement altogether? Know you’re not alone. Like you, we feel these tensions and want to explore ways that we can bring hope to the public square, together. A…

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Russell Moore’s Revenge, Part Two: The Convention Wide Fallout (ft. Jon Whitehead) 1:05:35

3M ago1:05:35

1:05:35

In Today's exclusive part-two episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Jon Whitehead, a lifelong Southern Baptist, Attorney, and Trustee of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), to discuss the never-before-told story of Russell Moore's departure from the SBC, the fallout from his leaked le…

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Russell Moore's Revenge: The Untold Story of His Leaked Letters and ERLC Exit (ft. Jon Whitehead) 1:13:08

3M ago1:13:08

1:13:08

In Today's exclusive part-one episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Jon Whitehead, a lifelong Southern Baptist, Attorney, and Trustee of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), to discuss the never-before-told story of Russell Moore's departure from the SBC. William and Jon explore Moore'…

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Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast Trailer 1:45

3M ago1:45

1:45

Welcome to the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, hosted by William Wolfe. Our mission is to cultivate courageous and biblical Baptist leadership for the 21st century. We aim to revitalize the Southern Baptist Convention from within, defend it from those who seek its destruction, and serve as a better Baptist voice in the public square. #CBLPod…

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Why do local and state politics matter? (Part 1) 18:22

3M ago18:22

18:22

2024 is a big year for politics. If you ask any person you pass on the street why this is the case, their answer would likely be because of the presidential election; one that, sadly, looks like it will be a contentious repeat of 2020. And they wouldn’t be wrong. Federal politics are important. But, most Americans don’t give much thought to politic…

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What is the public square? 16:30

3M ago16:30

16:30

Do you sense that American politics is in trouble? Are you frustrated by our inability, even as Christians, to dialogue and disagree across party lines and other differences? In 2019, the ERLC, the Fetzer Institute, and LifeWay Research conducted a study on civility in the public square. The study found that “the single most common adjective” evang…

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Christians, IVF, and when life begins 15:55

4M ago15:55

15:55

The reproductive medical technology known as in vitro fertilization, or IVF, has been in the news lately because of a crucial decision by the Alabama Supreme Court that clearly affirmed the personhood of human embryos. IVF is the procedure through which a woman’s egg and a man’s sperm are harvested and then fertilized outside of the womb. An embryo…

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How you can join the life-saving work of pregnancy resource centers 21:13

5M ago21:13

21:13

Psalm 139:14 says that each life is “fearfully and wonderfully made” by God. Out of all of his creation, Genesis tells us that human life alone is made in His image. Because of this truth, we bear a responsibility to help preserve and protect all lives. This is why the work of pregnancy resource centers across the country and abroad is vital. The i…

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Why the pro-life case is compelling 41:57

5M ago41:57

41:57

As part of the ERLC Podcast, we will feature special episodes from the Research team from time to time to help equip you to think deeply about the most pressing questions we face in the public square. As we continue our series on life, the Research team is bringing you a special interview today with Scott Klusendorf, the author of The Case for Life…

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The reality of adoption and foster care in the U.S. 20:34

5M ago20:34

20:34

We believe it’s clear in God’s Word that his perfect design is for many people to eventually unite as one man and one woman in a lifetime of marriage. That marriage, in many cases, leads to the blessing of children and establishes a family that glorifies God and benefits society. Unfortunately, in a fallen world, reality is messy. Marriage is put o…

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What is the ERLC’s Public Policy Agenda? 28:45

6M ago28:45

28:45

The mission entrusted to the ERLC by the Southern Baptist Convention includes applying Christian principles to moral and social problems and questions of public policy and promoting religious liberty. One of the ways we do this is through our public policy advocacy, both in Washington, D.C., and throughout individual states. Every year, we compile …

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What should I know about the pro-life movement after Roe? 15:55

6M ago15:55

15:55

God’s Word, from the very beginning, affirms the dignity of all human life. Genesis 1 tells us that at the end of the creation process, “God said, ’Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.' … 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” This reveals to us that every person is…

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How pastors can address gender and sexuality 29:06

7M ago29:06

29:06

Throughout this series, we’ve been seeking biblical answers and practical wisdom to apply to questions of gender and sexuality swirling around in our culture, our churches, and in our hearts. It’s been a joy to explore these issues with you and spur one another on to hold fast to Christ and love our neighbors. On this last episode in our series, we…

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Discipling Young People in the Church 19:21

7M ago19:21

19:21

We began our gender and sexuality series by examining what the Bible teaches us about these important topics. And as we close out this series with two more episodes, we’re going to concentrate on the Church and how pastors and leaders can disciple their members to wrestle with and hold fast to God’s good design for us. Because gender confusion has …

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Navigating gender and sexuality in schools 18:26

8M ago18:26

18:26

On our previous episode about gender and sexuality, we looked at the family and how parents can approach these important topics with their children. Today, we’re turning our attention to an issue that has caused anxiety for some parents: gender and sexuality in schools and how to direct our children as they are confronted with teaching and examples…

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Talking with our kids about gender and sexuality 17:25

8M ago17:25

17:25

So far in our gender and sexuality series, we’ve learned what the Bible teaches about God’s design, we’ve traced the sexual revolution in our society, and we’ve heard a powerful testimony of honoring God in the midst of a struggle with sexual sin. Today, we’re going to talk about the family. As we discuss these important topics, you might have addi…

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Honoring God with your sexuality 23:23

9M ago23:23

23:23

So far in this series, we’ve learned what the Bible teaches about gender and sexuality, how the fall affects our perception of ourselves and God, and what role the sexual revolution played in where we are today as a culture. Today, we will hear an incredible testimony from a man who has learned to honor God with his sexuality. We’re also going to h…

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What you should know about the Israel-Hamas war 32:38

9M ago32:38

32:38

On Oct. 7, we woke up to the news that Hamas, a Palestinian terrorist group, launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing 1,400 people in what has been referred to as Israel’s 9/11. In the days following, we have seen the horrendous images, heard the horrifying stories, and learned more about the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. To help us un…

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Society's spiraling sexual crisis 21:29

9M ago21:29

21:29

A few weeks ago, we learned that Genesis 1 teaches God created us male and female in his image. Because we’re created, God gets to set the boundaries for our lives. But, the fall and our sin nature affects how we view ourselves and our bodies. We also heard about the sexual revolution and how it feeds us the same lie the serpent did in the garden: …

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How the ERLC advocates in Washington, D.C. 25:35

10M ago25:35

25:35

Many of our listeners have expressed a desire to better understand the ERLC’s public policy work. September is the perfect time to share about this area of our ministry assignment because it’s an important month in our nation’s Capitol and a busy time for our D.C. team, specifically. Hannah Daniel, our ERLC policy manager who works in our nation’s …

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What does the Bible teach about gender and sexuality? 13:55

10M ago13:55

13:55

During this episode, you will hear from expert voices about: What it means to be made in the image of God; God’s good design for all people; How the world was corrupted by the fall in Genesis 3; and How to live out countercultural beliefs about gender and sexuality. The ERLC podcast is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. It…

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Welcome to the all-new ERLC Podcast 1:56

11M ago1:56

1:56

We’ve been working behind the scenes and are excited to announce an all new ERLC Podcast. While the format is new, our goal for the podcast remains the same. The ERLC seeks to help you think biblically about today’s cultural issues. We’ve been listening to you to better understand the questions you’re facing and how the ERLC can help on matters rel…

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Will you take our quick survey? 1:34

1y ago1:34

1:34

On this episode of the ERLC Podcast, Brent Leatherwood invites you to take our quick podcast survey as we prepare for a new ERLC Podcast. Take the survey here. Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC @LeatherwoodTN @LindsNicolet Sponsors Racial unity | If we, as Southern Baptists, can be willing to listen and have good conversations about race, we will se…

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A new ERLC Podcast coming soon 1:07

1y ago1:07

1:07

On this episode, Lindsay Nicolet gives an important update about exciting things coming for the ERLC Podcast. Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC @LeatherwoodTN @LindsNicolet Sponsors Racial unity | If we, as Southern Baptists, can be willing to listen and have good conversations about race, we will see fruit that will draw us closer together. That's …

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A conversation with Palmer Williams about the SBC, the Supreme Court, and politics 37:27

1y ago37:27

37:27

On this episode, Lindsay Nicolets talks with Palmer Williams about her work at the ERLC, the realities of politics, and future Supreme Court rulings. They also discuss Palmer’s hopes for the SBC. Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC @LeatherwoodTN @LindsNicolet Sponsors Racial unity | If we, as Southern Baptists, can be willing to listen and have good …

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TN governor's Order of Protection proposal, the religious postal worker case, and the abortion pill 21:11

1y ago21:11

21:11

On this episode, Lindsay Nicolet talks with Hannah Daniel about the Tennessee governor’s Order of Protection proposal. They also discuss several important Supreme Court developments including the religious postal worker case and the abortion pill Content Tennessean: SBC public policy president, a Covenant parent, backs Lee's gun law proposal Explai…

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Understanding the Supreme Court 23:28

1+ y ago23:28

23:28

On this episode, Lindsay Nicolet talks with Hannah Daniel about the importance of the Supreme Court in today’s society. They also discuss what’s new with the rapidly moving abortion pill case. Content The abortion pill case Explainer: How a case makes it the Supreme Court Explainer: What you should know about Supreme Court decisions Connect with us…

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An interview with Hannah Daniel on anticipated SCOTUS 2023 opinions 23:22

1+ y ago23:22

23:22

On this episode, Lindsay Nicolets talks with Hannah Daniel about Supreme Court opinions she’s anticipating this summer and what implications they will have for free speech and religious liberty. Related content 303 Creative: Explainer Groff v. Dejoy The “Lemon Test” Nathan Finn with 3 reasons Baptists should hold to religious liberty for all Connec…

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An interview with Dana Hall McCain about the intersection of faith and public policy 30:49

1+ y ago30:49

30:49

In this episode, Lindsay talks with Dana Hall McCain about her career as a writer, the intersection of faith and public policy, and how Christians can contribute to a healthy public square. They also discuss social media, pro-life issues, and what’s important for Southern Baptists in this particular culture. ERLC Content Evan Lenow with How parents…

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The installation address of President F. Brent Leatherwood 21:42

1+ y ago21:42

21:42

On this episode, we'll hear the installation address of President F. Brent Leatherwood. In his message, he shared his gratitude for this stewardship, his hope for the SBC, and his vision for the ERLC. Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC @LeatherwoodTN @LindsNicolet Sponsors Racial unity | If we, as Southern Baptists, can be willing to listen and have …

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Understanding the Equal Rights Amendment 25:40

1+ y ago25:40

25:40

On this episode, Lindsay Nicolet talks with Hannah Daniel about the Equal Rights Amendment and why it’s harmful, especially to women. We also discuss a review of states policies that cover the areas of human dignity, religious liberty, family and marriage, and the sanctity of human life. Content Hannah Daniel with Explainer: Senate considers the Eq…

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Discipling your church for a world in sexual crisis 57:22

1+ y ago57:22

57:22

On this episode, we feature a webinar hosted by Jason Thacker on discipling your church for a world in sexual crisis. Thacker talks to Dean Inserra, Katie McCoy, and Andrew Walker about a biblical sexual ethic and how to communicate it with truth and grace in a secularized society. Content Discipling your church for a world in sexual crisis Connect…

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An interview with Jason Thacker about “The Digital Public Square” 31:03

1+ y ago31:03

31:03

On this episode, Brent Leatherwood and Lindsay Nicolet talk to Jason Thacker about his new book, “The Digital Public Square,” and how Christian ethics apply in a technological society. They discuss the importance of Christians engaging various technological tools with wisdom and the motivation to love God and love our neighbors. Connect with us on …

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War in Ukraine, “Ministry Check” website, and more Executive Committee news 22:57

1+ y ago22:57

22:57

On this episode, Brent Leatherwood and Lindsay Nicolet discuss the SBC Executive Committee meeting and several noteworthy developments, including the “Ministry Check” website and six churches deemed not in friendly cooperation with the SBC. They also reflected on the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine. Culture BP: Blalock gives update on ta…

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Fred Luter and Ed Litton on racial reconciliation in the SBC 39:43

1+ y ago39:43

39:43

On this episode, Brent Leatherwood interviews Ed Litton and Fred Luter about racial reconciliation and the SBC. These two men have started an important racial reconciliation effort called The Unify Project, and in this interview, they tell us about it and spur us on to be ambassadors of reconciliation within the communities where the Lord has place…

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The State of the Union, Turkey’s earthquake, and racial unity in the SBC 30:19

1+ y ago30:19

30:19

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay talk about racial unity in the SBC. They also disucss a recap of the State of the Union address, the devastating earthquake in Turkey, and J.D. Greear’s article responding to comments Andy Stanley made about homosexuality. ERLC Content Micah Gaston with Four Reasons Why I Am Committed to A Racially Reconciling Chu…

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Highlights of the ERLC's 2023 Public Policy Agenda 23:40

1+ y ago23:40

23:40

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay talk to Hannah Daniel about the ERLC’s advocacy priorities for 2023. These priorities are in the important areas of religious liberty, marriage and family, sanctity of life, and human dignity. ERLC Content Jordan Wootten with Can Christians make it in American Politics? Hannah Daniel with What the ERLC is advocati…

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