
Baptist 21
Baptist21 exists to promote conversation about the future of Baptist life while honoring those that have entrusted the faith to us. We hope to converse together on how to reach the nations for the King
Latest episodes

Dec 14, 2023 • 17min
Episode 143: Interview with Guidestone’s Aaron Meraz on Mission:Dignity
In this episode, we discuss Mission:Dignity and other important topics with Guidestone’s Dr. Aaron Meraz. Learn more at: https://www.guidestone.org/Mission-Dignity.

Dec 7, 2023 • 25min
Episode 142: Interview with 10ofThose’s Jonathan Carswell on Evangelism and the Christmas Season
In this episode, we talk about evangelism, the state of the church, resources, and how to make the most of the Christmas season.

Jul 27, 2023 • 25min
Episode 141: Interview with Nathan Knight about Church Planting & Pastoring
In this episode, Nate Akin and Nathan Knight talk about church planting, pastoring, maybe some misconceptions about planting, and his new book "Planting by Pastoring”.

Jun 28, 2023 • 1h 10min
Episode 140: 2023 Baptist21 Panel Audio
In this episode, we have the audio recording from our recent B21 Lunch Panel at the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA. This discussion was hosted by B21’s Nate Akin, with panelists: Al Mohler, Danny Akin, Juan Sanchez, J.D. Greear, and Jarrett Stephens.

Jun 20, 2023 • 51min
Episode 139: B21 Recap of SBC 2023
In this episode, Jon Akin, Nate Akin, and Josh Powell talk about SBC 2023 including the business, elections, debates, appeals, resolutions, and more.

Jun 8, 2023 • 55min
Episode 138: B21 Leaders’ Preview of SBC 2023
In this episode, Nate Akin, Jed Coppenger, Ronnie Parrott, & Josh Powell, discuss the upcoming SBC Annual Meeting including Saddleback, the presidential election, potential motions/amendments, the SATF, and more.

Jun 2, 2023 • 44min
Episode 137: Interview about the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting with Amy Whitfield
In this episode, Nate Akin talks with Amy Whitfield about when the key debates and votes will take place and the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting schedule.

May 26, 2023 • 46min
Episode 136: Interview with 2023 SBC Presidential Candidate Bart Barber
Pastor Jed Coppenger interviews SBC President Bart Barber about why he’s running for president again, what to do about the “unsustainable” direction of the EC, how to unite a divided convention, how Southern Baptists should think about “category 4” and the Sex Abuse Task Force’s work, how to think about Saddleback, and more.

May 23, 2023 • 47min
Episode 135: Interview with 2023 SBC Presidential Candidate Mike Stone
Pastor Jed Coppenger interviews Pastor Mike Stone about what he would like to make happen as SBC President, why he’s breaking precedent to run, the nature of BF&M2000 cooperation, how he would try to unite Southern Baptists, concerns about the SBC’s handling of sexual abuse, and more.

Apr 14, 2023 • 28min
Episode 134: Interview with Pastor and Author Mike McKinley on Friendship with God
In this episode, Nate Akin and Mike McKinley talk about evangelicalism, friendship with God, Mike's books, and more.