Better Together captures our desire to partner together as men and women in the church and beyond to advance the kingdom with mutual support and care. Better Together will address a wide range of topics from sexual abuse, leadership, women and work, women’s ministry, and more. Today’s podcast features Hannah Anderson. Anderson is the author of ...…

Better Together captures our desire to partner together as men and women in the church and beyond to advance the kingdom with mutual support and care. Better Together will address a wide range of topics from sexual abuse, leadership, women and work, women’s ministry, and more. Today’s podcast features the wife, mom, and pastor's wife, Veronica ...…

Better Together captures our desire to partner together as men and women in the church and beyond to advance the kingdom with mutual support and care. Better Together will address a wide range of topics from sexual abuse, leadership, women and work, women’s ministry, and more. Today’s podcast features business owner and entrepreneur, Katie Wuss ...…

Better Together captures our desire to partner together as men and women in the church and beyond to advance the kingdom with mutual support and care. Better Together will address a wide range of topics from sexual abuse, leadership, women and work, women’s ministry, and more. Today’s podcast features author, Courtney Reissig. Reissig is the au ...…

Better Together captures our desire to partner together as men and women in the church and beyond to advance the kingdom with mutual support and care. Better Together will address a wide range of topics from sexual abuse, leadership, women and work, women’s ministry, and more. Today’s podcast features the director of communications for Southeas ...…

Better Together captures our desire to partner together as men and women in the church and beyond to advance the kingdom with mutual support and care. Better Together will address a wide range of topics from sexual abuse, leadership, women and work, women’s ministry, and more. Today’s podcast features the president of the ERLC, Russell Moore. M ...…

Better Together captures our desire to partner together as men and women in the church and beyond to advance the kingdom with mutual support and care. Better Together will address a wide range of topics from sexual abuse, leadership, women and work, women’s ministry, and more. Today’s podcast features Lily Park, assistant professor of biblical ...…

Better Together captures our desire to partner together as men and women in the church and beyond to advance the kingdom with mutual support and care. Better Together will address a wide range of topics from sexual abuse, leadership, women and work, women’s ministry, and more. Today’s podcast features author, Christine Hoover. Hoover is a pasto ...…

Better Together captures our desire to partner together as men and women in the church and beyond to advance the kingdom with mutual support and care. Better Together will address a wide range of topics from sexual abuse, leadership, women and work, women’s ministry, and more. Today’s podcast features the vice president of book merchandising an ...…

Phillip Bethancourt and Trillia Newbell discuss a recent ERLC women's summit, his hope for the future of women and the SBC, and how men and women can partner together. Phillip also shared why the ERLC, as well as the SBC, is focusing on sexual abuse.

Phillip Bethancourt and Trillia Newbell discuss a recent ERLC women's summit, his hope for the future of women and the SBC, and how men and women can partner together. Phillip also shared why the ERLC, as well as the SBC, is focusing on sexual abuse.

Marriage, parenting, and discipleship—what could be difficult or confusing about these topics? In today’s society, the answer is “a lot.” At our National Conference, Todd Wagner discussed marriage and parenting and how being intentional with discipleship within these relationships can bring great joy.…

Christians often squabble about decisions that should be left up to personal convictions, and this includes education choices. That’s why this discussion between Andrew T. Walker, Nathan Lino, Jani Ortlund, Timothy Paul Jones, and Dan Peterson is so helpful. Coming from different perspectives, they help us think through how to make the best cho ...…

Talking to our children about the many issues they face in today’s world is not an easy task. Every day, they are confronted with issues we didn’t even dream of when we were younger. At our National Conference, Andrew Walker gave parents a few tips in his talk "Christ-Centered Parenting: How to Have Gospel Conversations with Your Kids on Comple ...…

Our society has a lot to say about marriage and womanhood, but how much of it is biblical and helpful? Trillia Newbell, Nicole Lino, Donna Gaines, Jani Ortlund, and Cami Bethancourt candidly talked about this in their panel, Loving Wife, Fulfilled Mother: Embracing God’s Design for Womanhood in Marriage, at our National Conference.…

Many people shy away from politics because of a lack of understanding or disillusionment. But the political arena is important for many causes. At our Evangelicals for Life conference, Travis Wussow moderated a discussion between Tim Goeglein, Charles Camosy, Denise Harle, and Shannon Royce about the pro-life movement in politics.…

Infertility is one of the hardest things a couple can walk through, and it’s often experienced alone. It’s often misunderstood and others are fearful to address the subject. So, at our National Conference, Elizabeth Graham, Matt Arbo, Lauren McAfee, Nicole Lino, and Chelsea Sobolik used their personal and professional experience to encourage th ...…

Marriage and romantic relationships are severely misunderstood in our society. Sadly, they’ve been robbed of their God-ordained meaning. At our National Conference, Matt Chandler joined us to talk about this topic in his message “The Mingling of Souls.”

It’s a sobering reality when we realize that the parents who raised us need us to care for them because of advanced age. As Christians, it’s unacceptable to turn our backs on those who are needly and vulnerable. Lindsay Nicolet, Dan Darling, Susie Hawkins, Debbie Bethancourt, and Benjamin Mast recently talked about how to best care for the elde ...…

Jen Wilkin has just entered the “empty nest” season of life

Screens, smartphones, tablets, smart devices. Technology is an ever-expanding field that has an increasing influence on our day-to-day lives. At our National Conference, Jason Thacker, Jamie Ivey, Ben Stuart, Trillia Newbell, and Tim Blackmon discussed how our families can respond to the good and bad about technology.…

Jon Akin moderates a discussion between Kevin Ezell, Afshin Ziafat, Nathan Lino, and Josh Patterson at the Southern Baptist Convention Pre-Conference in Dallas, Texas, on June 9, 2018.

Russell Moore and John Perkins discuss the Civil Rights Movement 50 years after Martin Luther King, Jr.

Daniel Patterson moderates a discussion between Randy Stinson, Jen Wilkin, Susie Hawkins, and Todd Wagner about the gospel and the future of marriage and family.

Trip Lee discusses hip-hop, Christianity and the next generation, while at MLK50 conference in Memphis, Tenn. Trip Lee is a Christian rapper, singer, poet, and author.

J.D. Greear explains why parents should have a missional mindset in raising their children. He shares how raising kids with this mindset will prepare and equip them to effectively engage the culture.

How do we develop a pro-life message? Kelly Rosati moderated a discussion between Kathryn Jean Lopez, D.J. Jordan, Alison Centofante, and Herbie Newell on this issue at the Evangelicals for Life 2018 Conference in Washington D.C.

Jackie Hill Perry discusses equipping the next generation to embrace gospel diversity.

Matt Chandler discusses Christian courage at the Southern Baptist Convention Pre-Conference in Dallas, Texas.

Phillip Bethancourt moderates a discussion between J.T. English, Albert Mohler, Danny Akin, and Matt Hall at the Southern Baptist Convention Pre-Conference in Dallas, Texas, on June 9, 2018.

Phillip Bethancourt moderates a discussion between J.T. English, Albert Mohler, Danny Akin, and Matt Hall at the Southern Baptist Convention Pre-Conference in Dallas, Texas, on June 9, 2018.

This week on the ERLC Podcast, Senator James Lankford discusses the importance of pro-life policy and human dignity in the political arena at the 2018 Evangelicals for Life Conference in Washington, DC.

How can parents form the moral imagination of their kids? Phil Vischer shares how storytelling can be an effective tool for creating a biblical framework for imagination and creativity.

How can parents can help their children trade the comfort of “fitting in” for the calling of standing out? Jen Wilkin calls on parents to raise their children to stand out rather than fit in.

How can parents have hope and peace even in the midst of pain, loss, and suffering? Nancy Guthrie tells the story of how she lost two of her children after only six months due to a rare genetic disorder.

How do ministry leaders balance Christian minsitry work with parenting and family life? Daniel Patterson is joined by Nicole Lino, Lauren Chandler, Micah Fries, and Halim Suh to talk about ministry work, parenting, family life, and their callings. The panelists, who all serve as pastors and ministry leaders, share personal stories and explain h ...…

Some of the most difficult questions currently facing the American Church involve how to deal with racial tension. Collin Hansen, Christina Edmondson, Justin Giboney, Juan Sanchez, and Benjamin Watson face some of those questions head on in a panel discussion at our MLK50 conference. We pray that open discussion of these hard issues leaves you ...…

Peering at the present state of racial relations within the church can leave one feeling discouraged. But, as Christians, we know that He who is in us is greater than he who is in the world. With this hope, Phillip Bethancourt, Don Carson, H.B. Charles, Crawford Loritts, Afshin Ziafat, and Beth Moore discussed the future of evangelicals and rac ...…

Martin Luther King Jr. has been gone for 50 years now, but his legacy still lives on in those who shared his same passion and walked the hard road with him. Jason Cook moderated a panel of those involved on the ground of the Civil Rights Movement including John Perkins, Melvin Charles Smith, James Netters, and Beverly Robertson during the MLK50 ...…

Jason Cook went to school and pastored in some of the most segregated areas in the South. And he’s currently on staff at a racially diverse church in Memphis, TN. So when he talks about race and ministry, we should pay attention. Listen in as he asks the question, “Should we give up on multi-ethnic ministry?”…

John Piper has been a father in the faith to many through his online preaching ministry. He has stood faithfully for the authority and power of Scripture and has especially been a leading voice in matters pertains to racial unity. At MLK50, he preached a message from Colossians titled “The glory of God and racial unity,” showing how this has al ...…

The shots that rang out 50 years ago in Memphis, Tenn., and killed Martin Luther King Jr. are unforgettable. They are also a marker in our nation’s evil past. But how has Memphis, specifically, been affected since that day? Cole Huffman, Steve Gaines, Eli Morris, Bishop Ed Stephens, and J. Lawrence Turner—all serving in Memphis—talk about how t ...…

We live in a world where issues arise in the news and culture daily. Behind every issue, however, is a person—a person made in the image of God. This intermittent ERLC Podcast series, “How to Handle,” will tackle tough issues for today with the hopes of equipping the church on how to handle the topic, care for those struggling with sin and temp ...…

It’s tempting to look at the surface of the church and think that nothing is wrong. But Matt Chandler, a powerful evangelical voice, pointed out a serious problem in his talk “a house divided cannot stand: understanding and overcoming the inconsistencies of white evangelicals on racial issues.” We hope this message will help you examine your ow ...…

The phrase “out of sight, out of mind” shouldn’t be a reality in the lives of Christians as we think about others’ suffering. This is especially true of the persecuted church. So, at our MLK50 conference Karen Ellis shared a message titled “To The Ends of the Earth: The Great Commission, the Global Persecuted Church, and Racial Unity.” We hope ...…

The phrase “out of sight, out of mind” shouldn’t be a reality in the lives of Christians as we think about others’ suffering. This is especially true of the persecuted church. So, at our MLK50 conference Karen Ellis shared a message titled “To The Ends of the Earth: The Great Commission, the Global Persecuted Church, and Racial Unity.” We hope ...…

The phrase “out of sight, out of mind” shouldn’t be a reality in the lives of Christians as we think about others’ suffering. This is especially true of the persecuted church. So, at our MLK50 conference Karen Ellis shared a message titled “To The Ends of the Earth: The Great Commission, the Global Persecuted Church, and Racial Unity.” We hope ...…

Every parent knows that the work of parenting is good, yet hard. The Lord has entrusted every mom and dad and caretaker with the task of shaping and cultivating souls for his glory. But, as sinners, we will make mistakes. So, at our National Conference, Todd Wagner offered encouragement in his talk, “Pressing on when you fail as a parent.” We h ...…

Racial unity is an outworking of the gospel and should be a mark of the church. Yet, Christians continue to be filled with strife and tension over this issue. And it’s especially sad because it’s about more than a problem; it’s about those who God has made in his image. So, at our Leadership Summit, pastor H.B. Charles Jr. called the church to ...…

Benjamin Watson is known to many as an accomplished NFL player, but more importantly, he is a child of God who is deeply committed to the gospel and its implications. He’s particularly passionate about the value of all human life and racial unity . So, at Evangelicals for Life, he gave a talk title “Pro-life and Pro-justice,” showing how the tw ...…