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In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss President Biden saying Putin is committing genocide in Ukraine, the Brooklyn subway shooting, and a Christians who escaped from a reeducation camp in Xinjiang. They also talk about several resources to prepare our hearts for Good Friday and Easter. ERLC ContentAndrew and Jennifer Spencer with How to help your family prepare for Easter: Making a plan for family devotions any time of the yearWhitney K. Pipkin with What’s at stake when we brush past death: And how our theology equips us to face it instead | Matt Smethurst, “There is a Fountain.”Alan Cross with As she lay dying: Reflections on death, fear, hope, and the life to comeCultureBiden says Putin is committing genocide in UkraineFrank James, suspect in Brooklyn subway shooting, discussed violence in YouTube clipsChristian Detainee Who Escaped Xinjiang Camp | SBC resolutionLunchroomLindsay: In the Hands of a Fiercely Tender God: 31 Days of Hope, Honesty, and Encouragement for the Sufferer by Colleen ChaoBrent: Matt Martens on Easter at TGCConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsDobbs Resource Page Prayer Guide | Right now, the Supreme Court is considering a major Mississippi abortion case called Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The ERLC and other pro-life organizations filed an amicus brief in this case urging the Supreme Court to overturn the disatrous Roe v. Wade decision. Members of our team also joined pro-life advocates on the steps of the Supreme Court when oral arguments were heard last December. As we approach the Supreme Court’s final decision in June of this year, it’s important for Christians to pray for this landmark case and begin preparing our churches to serve vulnerable women and children in a potential post-Roe world. Download our free prayer guide at ERLC.com/Dobbs.Dobbs Resource Page | Many Christians are aware that an important case about abortion is being decided at the Supreme Court this June. But for many, this case is confusing and wrapped in a lot of legal jargon. The ERLC wants to help with that, so we’ve created a resource page that will help you and your church understand what this case means, what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned, and how your church can prepare to serve vulnerable womListen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Brent  and Lindsay discuss Ketanji Brown Jackson and the Senate confirmation, Oklahoma’s news on the abortion front, and news concerning SBC presidential candidates. They also talk about a seminary dean gunned down in Ukraine and Opening Day for MLB. ERLC ContentLindsay Nicolet with Remember those who are in prison: An interview with Brenna Norwood about The Heart of Texas Foundation, prison ministry, and the power of JesusMarissa Postell with What is abortion tourism?Alex Ward with What can we learn from John Leland’s life? An interview with Eric Smith about religious liberty, cultural engagement, and evangelismCultureSenate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court in historic voteOklahoma makes news on abortion front | ERLC.com/DobbsRice withdraws as SBC presidential candidateBart Barber will be nominated for SBC PresidentGunned down seminary dean was trying to walk to safety, friend saysOpening Day for MLB is hereLunchroomLindsay:  Slow HorsesBrent: The Masters begins.Connect with us on Twitter@ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsDobbs Resource Page Prayer Guide | Right now, the Supreme Court is considering a major Mississippi abortion case called Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The ERLC and other pro-life organizations filed an amicus brief in this case urging the Supreme Court to overturn the disatrous Roe v. Wade decision. Members of our team also joined pro-life advocates on the steps of the Supreme Court when oral arguments were heard last December. As we approach the Supreme Court’s final decision in June of this year, it’s important for Christians to pray for this landmark case and begin preparing our churches to serve vulnerable women and children in a potential post-Roe world. Download our free prayer guide at ERLC.com/Dobbs.Dobbs Resource Page | Many Christians are aware that an important case about abortion is being decided at the Supreme Court this June. But for many, this case is confusing and wrapped in a lot of legal jargon. The ERLC wants to help with that, so we’ve created a resource page that will help you and your church understand what this case means, what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned,Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Brent  and Lindsay discuss U.S. intel about Putin being misled, President Biden’s gaffe, and the Florida gender identity education law. They also talk about the new gender x passports coming out in April, what you should know about Biden’s budget proposal, and a Christian’s response during tumultuous times.  ERLC ContentPaul D. Miller with How Christians should respond during war and other tumultuous times: Gardening through the apocalypseChelsea Sobolik and Hannah Daniel with Explainer: What you should know about President Biden’s budget proposalLindsay Nicolet with The importance of the first African American leading an SBC entity: An interview with Willie McLaurin on racial unity and the future of our churchesCultureU.S. says Putin being misledBiden’s gaffe and international diplomacyEXPLAINER: DeSantis signs Florida gender identity education law | Public Opinion Strategies PollNew Gender X passports coming in AprilLunchroomLindsay: Bruce Willis has aphasiaBrent: The Atlantic: Why are people acting so weirdConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsDobbs Resource Page Prayer Guide | Right now, the Supreme Court is considering a major Mississippi abortion case called Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The ERLC and other pro-life organizations filed an amicus brief in this case urging the Supreme Court to overturn the disatrous Roe v. Wade decision. Members of our team also joined pro-life advocates on the steps of the Supreme Court when oral arguments were heard last December. As we approach the Supreme Court’s final decision in June of this year, it’s important for Christians to pray for this landmark case and begin preparing our churches to serve vulnerable women and children in a potential post-Roe world. Download our free prayer guide at ERLC.com/Dobbs.Dobbs Resource Page | Many Christians are aware that an important case about abortion is being decided at the Supreme CourListen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Brent  and Lindsay discuss the religious liberty win at the Supreme Court in the case of a Texas death row inmate. They also talk about the U.S. being set to welcome 100,000 Ukrainian refugees, the G-7 summit, and the Ketanji Brown Jackson hearings. ERLC ContentBarrett Duke with How gambling preys on the longings of the heart: 7 reasons why people gamble and the Bible’s better answerRick Morton with Christians, remember the vulnerable children of UkraineJason Thacker with How Christians can think about the epidemic of online gambling and sports bettingCultureThe U.S will welcome 100,000 Ukrainian refugeesWorld leaders meet at G-7 to discuss Russian invasion | What is G-7?Religious liberty win at the Supreme Court | ERLC explainerKetanji Brown Jackson hearings | ERLC explainerLunchroomLindsay: Axios: Office spaceBrent: Zelenskyy on NetflixConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsDobbs Resource Page Prayer Guide | Right now, the Supreme Court is considering a major Mississippi abortion case called Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The ERLC and other pro-life organizations filed an amicus brief in this case urging the Supreme Court to overturn the disastrous Roe v. Wade decision. Members of our team also joined pro-life advocates on the steps of the Supreme Court when oral arguments were heard last December. As we approach the Supreme Court’s final decision in June of this year, it’s important for Christians to pray for this landmark case and begin preparing our churches to serve vulnerable women and children in a potential post-Roe world. Download our free prayer guide at ERLC.com/Dobbs. That’s ERLC.com/Dobbs.Dobbs Resource Page | Many Christians are aware that an important case about abortion is being decided at the Supreme Court this June. But for many, this case is confusListen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Jill Waggoner and Lindsay discuss the number of Ukrainian refugees increasing to 3.1 million and President Zelenskyy’s address to Congress. They also talk about substance abuse within the church, the call to foster care, and why cohabitation is a bad idea. In addition, Lindsay interviews Jill, a pastor’s wife, about church, COVID, and the importance of pregnancy resource centers. ERLC ContentElizabeth Bristow with What if a church leader confesses a problem with substance abuse? An interview about addiction and the hope of restorationSam Rainer with How you can help the overlooked children affected by substance abuse: Foster care and the churchChamp Thornton with Why cohabitation isn’t good preparation for marriageCultureAxios: UN: Over 3.1 million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russian invasion beganCNN: President Zelensky addressed U.S. Congress on Wed.LunchroomLindsay: Watch March Madness Live on NCAAJill: Daily Audio Bible Connect with us on Twitter@ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsDobbs Resource Page Prayer Guide | Right now, the Supreme Court is considering a major Mississippi abortion case called Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The ERLC and other pro-life organizations filed an amicus brief in this case urging the Supreme Court to overturn the disatrous Roe v. Wade decision. Members of our team also joined pro-life advocates on the steps of the Supreme Court when oral arguments were heard last December. As we approach the Supreme Court’s final decision in June of this year, it’s important for Christians to pray for this landmark case and begin preparing our churches to serve vulnerable women and children in a potential post-Roe world. Download our free prayer guide at ERLC.com/Dobbs. That’s ERLC.com/Dobbs.Dobbs Resource Page | Many Christians are aware that an important case about abortion is being decided at the Supreme Court this June. But for many, this case is confusing and wrapped in a lot of legal jargon. The ERLC wants to help with that, so we’ve created a resource page that will help you and your church understand what this case means, what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned, and how your church can prepare to serve vulnerable women and children in the aftermath. To learn more about the Dobbs case and how you can pray, visit ERLC.com/Dobbs. That’s ERLC.com/Dobbs.Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Chelsea  and Lindsay discuss the 2.3 million Ukrainian refugees fleeing for their lives, the U.S. ban on imports of Russian oil, and the $1.5 trillion omnibus bill that  the House passed. They also talk about high level talks between Russia and Ukraine that failed to reach a ceasefire, what the war in Ukraine is teaching us about courage, and rebuilding our moral infrastructure. ERLC ContentJake Stone with Why 21st century Baptists need 18th century Baptists like Isaac Backus: 3 areas in ecclesiology where Baptists need retrievalCasey McCall with What the war in Ukraine is teaching us about our culture’s longing for virtue: Zelenskyy and courage on displayJordan Wootten with How rebuilding our moral infrastructure can prepare us to thrive in the tech ageCultureHigh level talks between Russia and Ukraine fail to reach a ceasefire.Ukraine refugees reach over 2.3 million | Moms with cell phones | Strollers left in PolandMaternity hospital hit in UkraineU.S. bans all imports of Russian oil | Axios explainer about oil pricesU.S. grants Temporary Protective Status for UkrainiansHouse passes $1.5 omnibus bill LunchroomLindsay: Massive spider invasionChelsea: Inventing AnnaConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicolet@ChelsPatSponsorsDobbs Resource Page Prayer Guide — Right now, the Supreme Court is considering a major Mississippi abortion case called Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The ERLC and other pro-life organizations filed an amicus brief in this case urging the Supreme Court to overturn the disatrous Roe v. Wade decision. Members of our team also joined pro-life advocates on the steps of the Supreme Court when oral arguments Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss war refugee estimates by the UN, the State of the Union address, and SBC president updates, including Ed Litton not running for reelection and Willy Rice running for election. They also talk about how war reveals objective truth and a new ERLC resource for information regarding the Mississippi abortion case. ERLC ContentJason Thacker with What the horrors of war teach us about the nature of morality: Russia, Ukraine, and the objective truth of good and evilAlex Ward with How do our limits reflect God’s design? An interview with Kelly Kapic about “You’re Only Human”Hannah Daniel with What is the Missisippi abortion case? | ERLC.com/DobbsCultureWar refugees | Axios: UN estimates 1 million refugees from the crisisFrench president talks to Putin | CNN: Macron believes “worst is yet to come” for Russian invasionState of the Union | BPSBC president updates | BP: Ed Litton announces he will not run for reelection and  Pastor Willy Rice announces run for SBC presidentBaseball | Yahoo Sports: MLB cancels Opening DayLunchroomLindsay: God Made All of MeBrent: Send ReliefConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsPrison Fellowship | Second Chance Month // Every person has dignity and potential. But one in three American adults has a criminal record, which limits their access to education, jobs, housing, and other things they need to reach that potential. Join Prison Fellowship this April as they celebrate "Second Chance Month”. Find out how you and your church can help unlock second chances for formerly incarcerated people who have repaid their debt to society. Learn how at prisonfellowship.org.Psalm 139 Project // Through the Psalm 139 Project, the ERLC is placing 50 ultrasound machines by the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade in 2023, and thanks to the overwhelming generosity of Southern Baptists and our pro-life partners, we're already halfway to our goal. But requests for these lifesaving machines continue to pour in from around the country, and our team can’t keep up withouListen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, the decline of global democracy, and the Ahmaud Arbery federal murder trial. They also talk about the Queen’s recovery from COVID-19 and pursuing racial unity in the SBC. ERLC ContentJason Thacker with Why Christians must pursue biblically-defined justice: Christian social ethics, the gospel, and the imago DeiAlan Cross with Why we should be thankful for Caesar Blackwell, the Alabama Baptist slave preacher: Montgomery, the Bus Boycott, and the Civil Rights Movement“Pursuing Unity: A Discussion of Racial Reconciliation Efforts and the SBC”; Baptist Press articleCultureNBC News – Russia Launches Illegal Invasion of UkraineRussia launched attacks on Ukraine from multiple frontsPutin’s speechUkrainian president as a targetAxios – Global democracy declines for 16th year, annual index findsCBS News – Ahmaud Arbery federal murder trialNBC News – Queen postpones more events after Covid positiveLunchroomLindsay:  Poppyseed chicken; BritBoxBrent: Return of the original “Law and Order” - reviewConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsPrison Fellowship | Second Chance Month // Every person has dignity and potential. But one in three American adults has a criminal record, which limits their access to education, jobs, housing, and other things they need to reach that potential. Join Prison Fellowship this April as they celebrate "Second Chance Month”. Find out how you and your church can help unlock second chances for formerly incarcerated people who have repaid their debt to society. Learn how at prisonfellowship.org.Psalm 139 Project // Through the Psalm 139 Project, the ERLC is placing 50 ultrasound machines by the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade in 2023, and thanks toListen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the ERLC’s board of trustees voting to move forward with the sexual abuse assessment of the SBC, a likely Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the pandemic slowing and becoming endemic. They also discuss evaluating our social media engagement and the SBC’s history within the pro-life movement. ERLC ContentBrad Hambrick with Why Is It So Hard to Have Constructive Conversations about Abuse?ERLC Staff with 15 questions for Christians to ask about their social media engagementJill Waggoner with Richard Land on Southern Baptists’ history of abortion advocacy and the future of pro-life movementCultureSexual Abuse Assessment of the SBC Russian amassing more troops on Ukrainian borderRussia invasion likely in next few daysU.S. sends more aid to Poland as preparation for conflict continuesAmerica’s uneven pandemic off rampLunchroomLindsay:  Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell MeBrent: Russian Olympic skater fall causes controversy; PJ O’Rourke Obituary; On the Wealth of Nations by PJ O’RourkeConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsPrison Fellowship | Second Chance Month // Every person has dignity and potential. But one in three American adults has a criminal record, which limits their access to education, jobs, housing, and other things they need to reach that potential. Join Prison Fellowship this April as they celebrate "Second Chance Month”. Find out how you and your church can help unlock second chances for formerly incarcerated people who have repaid their debt to society. Learn how at prisonfellowship.org.Psalm 139 Project // Through the Psalm 139 Project, the ERLC is placing 50 ultrasound machines by the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade in 2023, and thanks to the overwhelming generosity of Southern Baptists and our pro-life partners, we're already halfway to our goal. But requests for these lifesaving machines continue to pour in from around the country, and our team can’t keep up without your help. Will you take a stand for life bListen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Chelsea and Lindsay discuss the ERLC’s 2022 Policy Agenda, seeking justice, and Valentine’s Day. ERLC ContentJason Thacker with How do we seek justice without compromising truth? An interview with Thaddeus Williams about social media, social justice, and a Christian’s responsibilityElizabeth Bristow with What do Christians need to know about child sex trafficking? A conversation with Gretchen Smeltzer, founder of Into the LightMichael and Melissa Kruger with How to pray through conflict as a couple: An excerpt from “5 Things to Pray for Your Spouse”CultureERLC’s 2022 Policy Agenda Government funding deadlineLunchroomLindsay: The Book of Manning (and The Book of Boba Fett)  Chelsea: Libby by Overdrive Connect with us on Twitter@ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsPrison Fellowship | Second Chance Month // Every person has dignity and potential. But one in three American adults has a criminal record, which limits their access to education, jobs, housing, and other things they need to reach that potential. Join Prison Fellowship this April as they celebrate "Second Chance Month”. Find out how you and your church can help unlock second chances for formerly incarcerated people who have repaid their debt to society. Learn how at prisonfellowship.org.Psalm 139 Project // Through the Psalm 139 Project, the ERLC is placing 50 ultrasound machines by the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade in 2023, and thanks to the overwhelming generosity of Southern Baptists and our pro-life partners, we're already halfway to our goal. But requests for these lifesaving machines continue to pour in from around the country, and our team can’t keep up without your help. Will you take a stand for life by helping us place our next ultrasound machine? One hundred percent of financial contributions designated to the Psalm 139 Project go toward purchasing ultrasound machines and providing training for workers. Learn more at ERLC.com/50by50.Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.