Bloomberg, polygamy in Utah, and a conversation with Daniel Ritchie

In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent talk about the Democratic debate in Nevada, the Boy Scouts filing for bankruptcy, Utah’s move to de-criminalize polygamy, and new research on the top concerns for evangelical pastors in the United States. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including an interview Jeff Pickering did with two former White House staffers, a new article from Chelsea Sobolik on pro-life legislation in the Senate, and Brents reflections on the importance of President’s Day. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Daniel Ritchie for a brief conversation about his life and ministry.

About Daniel

Daniel was born without arms and spent the majority of his life being told that he was a hopeless mistake and woefully insufficient to lead a full life. Yet, at the age of 15, he accepted Christ as his Lord. One year after getting saved, he submitted his life to a full-time call to ministry. Since then, God has allowed Daniel to serve in camp ministry, as a student pastor, conference speaker and writer. He now spends his time traveling, preaching & speaking at churches, conferences, and youth events in the United States and abroad. He recently published his first book, My Affliction For His Glory. You can follow him on Twitter: @DanielRitchie

ERLC Content

• ​What should civility look like in politics? A conversation with two former White House staffers by Jeff Pickering
  • “Civility is what grace looks like in public.” – Micheal Wear
• Study shows preborn babies feel pain as early as 12 weeks' gestation by Chelsea Sobolik “
  • Previously, most scientists and medical professionals, including the two researchers of this study, believed that pain could be felt at 22 weeks' gestational age/20 weeks fetal age. This new study reconsiders that claim, and makes the case for pain being felt at an earlier (12 weeks) gestational age.”
• Why we should appreciate Presidents Day: Recommended resources about the executive office by Brent Leatherwood

Culture

• Bloomberg’s first debate (Axios)
• Boy Scouts file for bankruptcy (Fox News)
• Utah moves to decriminalize polygamy (The Guardian)
• What America’s pastors are most concerned about (Barna Research)

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