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In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the ISIS leader killed by U.S. forces, Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine, and Tom Brady’s retirement. They also talk about the new SBC EC interim president, Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, and praying for the people of Ukraine and Russia. ERLC ContentDavid Prince with How the Chinese Communist Party ‘Disappeared’ Tennis Star Peng ShuaiJordan Wootten with Explainer: Open Doors releases World Watch List 2022 showing top areas of Christian persecution (Bible app story and David Curry interview)Chelsea Sobolik with A call to pray for the people of Ukraine and Russia amid mounting tensionsCultureISIS leader killedBiden sending thousands of troops to Eastern EuropeDemocratic senator’s strokeSpikevax, Moderna’s COVID-19 vax, fully FDA approvedWillie McLaurin named interim EC presidentTom Brady calls it quitsLunchroomLindsay: AbsurdleBrent: The New York Times Buys WordleConnect 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 Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss Justice Breyer’s retirement announcement, latest developments in Ukraine, and Omicron’s slow-down. They are talk about the critical work of pregnancy resource centers, the irony of the transgender revolution, and creation care. ERLC ContentJill Waggoner with The critical pro-life work of pregnancy resource centers: An interview with Laura Messick of Portico in TennesseeJason Thacker with Explainer: What is going on between Russia and Ukraine?Alex Ward with Why should Christians care about the environment? Creation care and confidence in GodCultureJustice Breyer to retire; Context of the announcementDevelopments with UkraineOmicron loosening its gripJeopardy winning streak for transgender woman LunchroomLindsay: Unknown space object Brent: Where did all the people at church go? Connect with us on Twitter@ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsThe Big Wide Welcome // This episode was brought to you by The Good Book Company, publisher of The Big Wide Welcome by Trillia Newbell. Building on the popular book God’s Very Good Idea, The Big Wide Welcome inspires kids to be like Jesus and love others. Grab your copy and some free coloring sheets at thegoodbook.com.Prison 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.Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss President Biden’s press conference, the trust deficit in the U.S., and the failure of changing the filibuster. They also talk about a COVID-19 blind date that lasted for days, the pro-life movement and human dignity, and the value of senior adults. ERLC ContentJason Thacker with What does the image of God have to do with the pro-life movement? The centrality of human dignity to Christian ethicsDaryl Crouch with 3 ways to elevate the dignity of senior adults in our churchesAlex Ward with When genetic testing goes wrong: Reporting from The New York Times reveals some prenatal test results have high level of inaccuracyCulturePresident Biden’s first year press conferenceThe U.S. has a trust deficitAttempt to change filibuster fails Blind date lasts for days during COVID lockdowns LunchroomLindsay: Article about God and pronouns Brent: March for LifeConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsThe Big Wide Welcome // This episode was brought to you by The Good Book Company, publisher of The Big Wide Welcome by Trillia Newbell. Building on the popular book God’s Very Good Idea, The Big Wide Welcome inspires kids to be like Jesus and love others. Grab your copy and some free coloring sheets at thegoodbook.com.Prison 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.Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss U.S. and Russia negotiations, the prevalence of the Omicron variant, and why store shelves are so empty. They also talk about the drama between Australia and Novak Djokovic, protecting your children from social media’s harms, and ethical issues in technology to watch in 2022. ERLC ContentCandice Watters with How to protect your children from social media’s harms: Delay, prepare, and discipleElizabeth Bristow with Why Southern Baptists care about the Uyghur genocide: An interview with Griffin Gulledge on the SBC resolution, religious liberty, and praying for the UyghursJason Thacker with 4 ethical Issues in technology to watch for in 2022CultureU.S. and Russian negotiations lead nowhereFauci: Omicron will find “virtually everybody”McConnell takes issue with Biden’s big voting rights speechWhy are store shelves empty?Will Novak Djokovic play tennis in Australia?LunchroomLindsay: Disney’s Encanto Brent: Georgia defeats Alabama in college football championshipConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsThe Big Wide Welcome // This episode was brought to you by The Good Book Company, publisher of The Big Wide Welcome by Trillia Newbell. Building on the popular book God’s Very Good Idea, The Big Wide Welcome inspires kids to be like Jesus and love others. Grab your copy and some free coloring sheets at thegoodbook.com.Prison 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.Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss Southern Baptist Disaster Relief after the tornadoes, Omicron’s arrival to the U.S., and efforts to crackdown on unruly airline passengers. They also discuss the Christmas blues, the U.S. missionaries freed in Haiti, and the bipartisan deal on China’s human rights violations. ERLC ContentJill Waggoner with An encouragement for caregivers this Christmas: 5 reminders from the book of NahumPat Aldridge with Why do I experience the Christmas blues?Mike McGarry with Suggestions for adressing LGBTQ issues in your youth ministryCultureSouthern Baptists help with tornado aftermathBiden tours KY tornado damageBipartisan deal on China stalls in Senate; ERLC resourcesU.S. missionaries freed in HaitiFlight attendants urge crackdown on unruly passengersOmicron is comingLunchroomLindsay: SNL: Man Park Brent: Word of Promise Bible appConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsThe Dawn of Redeeming Grace // This episode was sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of The Dawn of Redeeming Grace .Join Sinclair Ferguson as he opens up the first two chapters of Matthew's Gospel in these daily devotions for Advent. Each day’s reflection is full of insight and application and will help you to arrive at Christmas Day awed by God's redeeming grace and refreshed by the hope of God’s promised King. Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com.Outrageous Justice // God calls us to seek justice. But how should Christians respond? Outrageous Justice, a free small-group study from experts at Prison Fellowship, offers Christians a place to start. Explore the criminal justice system through a biblical lens and discover hands-on ways to pursue justice, hope, and restoration in your community. Get your free copy of Outrageous Justice, featuring a study guide, videos, and a companion book today! Visit prisonfellowship.org/outrageous-justice.Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss Carson v. Makin at the Supreme Court, the Olympics in China, and Biden confronting Putin over Ukraine. They also talk about biblical justice, friendship and the pro-life movement, and vaccine mandates. ERLC ContentJordan Wootten with How the debate on life might be won through friendshipMark Kelly with Five basic truths about biblical justicePolicy Staff with Explainer: What is Carson v. Makin about?CultureBiden confronts Putin over UkraineCarson v. Makin before the Supreme Court; ERLC filed briefChina says US diplomatic boycott violates Olympic spiritDemocrats souring on vaccine mandatesLunchroomLindsay: Hawkeye on Disney+Brent: UPenn transgender swimmerConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsThe Dawn of Redeeming Grace // This episode was sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of The Dawn of Redeeming Grace .Join Sinclair Ferguson as he opens up the first two chapters of Matthew's Gospel in these daily devotions for Advent. Each day’s reflection is full of insight and application and will help you to arrive at Christmas Day awed by God's redeeming grace and refreshed by the hope of God’s promised King. Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com.Outrageous Justice // God calls us to seek justice. But how should Christians respond? Outrageous Justice, a free small-group study from experts at Prison Fellowship, offers Christians a place to start. Explore the criminal justice system through a biblical lens and discover hands-on ways to pursue justice, hope, and restoration in your community. Get your free copy of Outrageous Justice, featuring a study guide, videos, and a companion book today! Visit prisonfellowship.org/outrageous-justice.Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a Michigan school shooting, and Omicron in the U.S. They also talk about Christians killed in Nigeria and the controversy over the new rebuilding plan for Notre Dame in France. ERLC ContentDavid E. Prince with The day I was 100 yards away from the infamous Jackson abortion clinic: Weeping and praying as oral arguments in Dobbs are heardJeremy Lloyd with What the Bible says about human life the wombAndrew Wood and Laura Messick with A prayer guide in light of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health OrganizationCultureDobbs oral arguments analysis: Newsweek and AxiosMichigan school shootingOmicron in the U.S.Christians killed in NigeriaFrance: Notre Dame controversyLunchroomLindsay: Desitin in hair; Christy Nockels Christmas; Sovereign Grace Music ChristmasBrent: CSPAN AppConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsThe Dawn of Redeeming Grace // This episode was sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of The Dawn of Redeeming Grace .Join Sinclair Ferguson as he opens up the first two chapters of Matthew's Gospel in these daily devotions for Advent. Each day’s reflection is full of insight and application and will help you to arrive at Christmas Day awed by God's redeeming grace and refreshed by the hope of God’s promised King. Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com.Outrageous Justice // God calls us to seek justice. But how should Christians respond? Outrageous Justice, a free small-group study from experts at Prison Fellowship, offers Christians a place to start. Explore the criminal justice system through a biblical lens and discover hands-on ways to pursListen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the potential fall of Roe v. Wade, Wisconsin parade tragedy, and busy Thanksgiving travel. They also talk about the rising price of oil and what that means for our holidays, Advent resources, and why they're thankful for Southern Baptists. ERLC ContentSarah Rainer with How the overwhelmed mom can start to reduce stress: 9 tips to living freely within God’s limitationsJared Kennedy with Count down to Christmas with these 6 resources for AdventBrent Leatherwood with Why I’m thankful for Southern Baptists CultureAbortion laws if Roe v. Wade falls; State-by-state battlesERLC Dobbs amicus brief; Dobbs explainer: The Road to Roe50Biden administration to tap oil reservesWisconsin Christmas parade tragedyThanksgiving travel expected to approach pre-COVID levelsLunchroomLindsay: Thanksgiving songs: Ben Rector; Matt BoswellBrent: West Wing Butterball Hotline episodeConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsThe Dawn of Redeeming Grace // This episode was sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of The Dawn of Redeeming Grace .Join Sinclair Ferguson as he opens up the first two chapters of Matthew's Gospel in these daily devotions for Advent. Each day’s reflection is full of insight and application and will help you to arrive at Christmas Day awed by God's redeeming grace and refreshed by the hope of God’s promised King. Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com.Outrageous Justice // God calls us to seek justice. But how should Christians respond? Outrageous Justice, a free small-group study from experts at Prison Fellowship, offers Christians a place to start. Explore the criminal justice system through a biblical lens and discover hands-on ways to pursue justice, hope, and restoration in your community. Get your free copy of Outrageous Justice, featuring a study guide, viListen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss drug overdose deaths in the U.S., “QAnon Shaman” sentenced to prison, and religious freedom concerns with the Build Back Better Act. They also talk about National Adoption Month, showing hospitality, and preparing for Advent. ERLC ContentRick Morton with 4 ways the church can approach National Adoption Month: Why it’s important to embrace both the beautiful and hard parts of adoptionJessica Burke with 5 Reasons for Christians to Show HospitalitySarah Rice with Are we enthralled by Jesus at Christmas? An advent guide to help your family see God’s glory this seasonCultureDrug overdose deaths in the United States surpassed 100,000 in a 12-month period for the first time; President Biden’s statement“QAnon Shaman” sentenced to 41 months in prisonChurches’ financial status after pandemic Religious freedom concerns for faith-based childcare and Build Back Better Act; ERLC articleLunchroomLindsay: “The Changing Face of Social Breakdown”Brent: Reflections on the Tennessee Baptist ConventionConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsThe Dawn of Redeeming Grace // This episode was sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of The Dawn of Redeeming Grace .Join Sinclair Ferguson as he opens up the first two chapters of Matthew's Gospel in these daily devotions for Advent. Each day’s reflection is full of insight and application and will help you to arrive at Christmas Day awed by God's redeeming grace and refreshed by the hope of God’s promised King. Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com.Outrageous Justice // God calls us to seek justice. But how should Christians respond? Outrageous Justice, a free small-group study from experts at Prison Fellowship, offers Christians a place to start. Explore the criminal justice system through a biblical lens and discover hands-on ways to pursue justice, hope, and restoration in your community. Get your free copy of Outrageous Justice, featuring a study guide, videos, and a companion book today! Visit prisonfellowship.org/outrageous-justice.Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss inflation’s 30-year high, kids and COVID-19 vaccines, and Veterans Day. They also talk about a religious liberty case before the Supreme Court and the humility of three simple words. ERLC ContentJason Thacker with 3 words that will shape digital culture for good and cultivate virtue in the public square: The power of “I don’t know”Policy Staff with Explainer: Religious liberty case for Texas inmate heard at the Supreme CourtJill Waggoner with 5 reflections about my pro-life, whole-life convictions: How a military funeral affirmed my beliefs on human dignityCultureInflation at its highest in 30 yearsKids getting vaccines; Anti-viral drugsVeterans Day and the Tomb of the Unknown SoldierLunchroomLindsay: Wreaths Across AmericaBrent: The Band of Brothers PodcastConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsThe Dawn of Redeeming Grace // This episode was sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of The Dawn of Redeeming Grace .Join Sinclair Ferguson as he opens up the first two chapters of Matthew's Gospel in these daily devotions for Advent. Each day’s reflection is full of insight and application and will help you to arrive at Christmas Day awed by God's redeeming grace and refreshed by the hope of God’s promised King. Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com.Outrageous Justice // God calls us to seek justice. But how should Christians respond? Outrageous Justice, a free small-group study from experts at Prison Fellowship, offers Christians a place to start. Explore the criminal justice system through a biblical lens and discover hands-on ways to pursue justice, hope, and restoration in your community. Get your free copy of Outrageous Justice, featuring a study guide, videos, and a companion book today! Visit prisonfellowship.org/outrageous-justice.Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.