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In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss the Braves World Series win, Younkin’s win in Virginia, and remembering the SBC’s Orphan and Widow Sunday. They also discuss Ethiopia’s state of emergency, lessons from election night, and churches responding in light of SB8 (Texas Heartbeat bill). ERLC ContentAmy Richards with How widows and widowers can thrive during the holidaysKatie Fruge with How will local churches respond in light of SB8? A call for the church to lovingly prepare for a post-Roe worldSarah Beth Fentress with 10 lessons I’ve learned in leading a nonprofit to serve orphans, widows, and vulnerable communitiesCultureThe Braves win the World Series! Youngkin wins Virginia; Youngkin’s platformMcAuliffe’s debate mistakeNew Jersey Gov. Murphy prevailsLesson from election nightQAnon believers gather while hoping for JFK Jr.’s resurrection Ethiopia’s state of emergency; ERLC ExplainerLunchroomLindsay: Adele’s new music 7 Reasons Why This Doctor Mom’s Kids Will Be First in Line for the COVID VaccineBrent: City Alight musicConnect 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 Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay discuss President Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan, vaccine mandates, sexual abuse task force updates, and the World Series. They also chat about medication abortions and the Biden administration’s National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality. ERLC ContentCatherine Parks with Explainer: Companies provide abortion drugs in light of state restrictionsJason Thacker with Explainer: The Biden administration’s National Strategy on Gender Equity and EqualityDeepak Reju and Marty Machowski with How a children’s ministry can partner with Christian parents: Helping moms and dads grow in Christ and model true faithCulturePresident Biden’s social policy and climate change plan | ERLC article on “Build Back Better”NYC police union request to temporarily halt vaccine mandate deniedMotions to create state-level sex abuse task forces failed in Mississippi and Missouri, approved in Arkansas.Another sexual abuse inquiry in SBC churches underwaySports! World Series and highest rated college football game this seasonLunchroomLindsay: Amy Grant: Heart in MotionBrent: George Whitfield’s GraveConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsMere Evangelism by Randy Newman | | C.S. Lewis was used by God in the conversions of countless people, but evangelism is an extraordinary task to most people. You may feel inadequate, but in this book evangelist Randy Newman skillfully helps us to apply some of the famous methods Lewis used in our own conversations with unbelievers, whatever their attitude towards the Christian faith. Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer by Laura Wifler, co-founder of Risen Motherhood | | This beautifully illustrated Bible storybook takes children on a journey from the staListen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Brent and Julie discuss pastor appreciation month and the great work of one SBC pastor in particular, Senate appropriation bills, Colin Powell’s legacy, and an update on the Texas abortion ban. They also chat about three opportunities that public school offers families, a Supreme Court case involving the right of a public school teacher to pray, and a trip around the world by a 19-year-old. ERLC ContentAlice Stricklin with Pastors, how is your mental health? The importance of recognizing your own struggles and seeking help when neededJared Kennedy with 3 opportunities public education offers to Christian familiesChelsea Sobolik with an article about the Senate appropriations billsCultureColin Powell dies at age 84An Update on the Texas abortion lawJoseph Kennedy and the right of a public school teacher to pray.19-year-old Zara Rutherford flies around the worldLunchroomJulie: The Christmas We Didn’t ExpectBrent: Our Anger ProblemConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@juliermassonSponsorsMere Evangelism by Randy Newman | | C.S. Lewis was used by God in the conversions of countless people, but evangelism is an extraordinary task to most people. You may feel inadequate, but in this book evangelist Randy Newman skillfully helps us to apply some of the famous methods Lewis used in our own conversations with unbelievers, whatever their attitude towards the Christian faith.Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer by Laura Wifler, co-founder of Risen Motherhood | | This beautifully illustrated Bible storybook takes children on a journey from the start of the Bible story to the end. Children will learn a biblical understanding of prayer, why it’s amazing, and that they can enjoy talking with God about anything, anytime, anywhere.Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Lindsay and Brent discuss what’s next for the ERLC, student discipleship, and the transgender revolution. They also discuss Jon Gruden resigning, William Shatner’s voyage into space, the high cost of heating our homes this winter, and the formation of the Committee on Cooperation for the ongoing sexual abuse mishandling investigation of the SBC Executive Committee. ERLC ContentBrent Leatherwood with What’s next for the ERLC? Advancing the Kingdom and serving Southern Baptists in the public squareTaylor Combs with Why are so many young adults losing their faith? Prepare students for a faith that stands in a culture of deconversion storiesAndrew T. Walker with Why the transgender revolution can’t transcend human nature: Latest report from Europe confirms males have an innate advantage in sportsGod and the Transgender DebateCultureJon Gruden has resignedWilliam Shatner blasts off for Blue OriginRise in energy pricesFive-member Committee on Cooperation will act as liaison between SBC Executive Committee, the Sexual Abuse Task Force, and Guidepost SolutionsLunchroomBrent: BeowulfLindsay: Remnant Fellowship documentaryConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsMere Evangelism by Randy Newman | | C.S. Lewis was used by God in the conversions of countless people, but evangelism is an extraordinary task to most people. You may feel inadequate, but in this book evangelist Randy Newman skillfully helps us to apply some of the famous methods Lewis used in our own conversations with unbelievers, whatever their attitude towards the Christian faith. Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer by Laura Wifler, co-founder of Risen Motherhood | | This beautifully illustrated Bible storybook takes children on a journey from the start of the Bible story to the end. Children will learn a biblical understanding of prayer, why it’s amazing, and that they can enjoy talking with God about anything, anytime, anywhere.Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Lindsay and Brent discuss a new ruling by a federal judge to block the Texas Heartbeat law, the final vote result by the SBC Executive Committee initiating the independent investigation into sexual abuse, a new request for approval on COVID-19 vaccines for children, news about a last-minute agreement on the debt ceiling from Capitol Hill, and beginning of the Atlanta Braves pursuit of a world championship in the Major League Baseball postseason. They also give a rundown of this week’s ERLC content about the parameters God sets for our lives and why they’re good, the Supreme Court cases we’re watching, and our interview with SBC President Ed Litton. Finally, Lindsay and Brent do their best James Bonds impressions.ERLC ContentJordan Wootten with Why God-given limits are for our good: An interview with Ashley Hales on A Spacious LifeChelsea Patterson Sobolik with Important Supreme Court cases to watch this term: Life and religious liberty front and center at the nation’s highest courtJill Waggoner with SBC President Ed Litton discusses the SBC's challenges, suffering, and how to return to JesusCultureA federal judge blocks SB 8SBC EC votes to waive attorney-client privilege in sexual abuse investigationPfizer and BioNTech seeking FDA emergency use authorization for COVID vaccine for ages 5–11Nearly 30,000 children were admitted to hospitals with COVID in AugustAgreement to extend the debt limit through early December announcedBaseball playoffs have begunFacebook: This week’s blackout and The Wall Street Journal report LunchroomBrent: New Bond movie, No Time to DieLindsay: Article about Gary Chapman, author of Five Love LanguagesConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsListen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Lindsay and Brent discuss the SBC Executive Committee extending task for negotiations, the CDC urging pregnant women to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Youtube cracking down on anti-vaccine misinformation videos, COVID cases falling by 25%, and the Senate reaching a last-minute deal to avoid a government shutdown. They also give a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jason Thacker with "Is Facebook discipling your church members? How technology is shaping the church and altering our worldview;" Catherine Parks with "What is the state of abortion around the world? An international round-up of recent legislative efforts regarding abortion;" and Jill Waggoner with "Mindy Belz helps Christians think about the Middle East: 9/11, suffering, and the hope we have in Jesus."ERLC ContentJason Thacker with Is Facebook discipling your church members? How technology is shaping the church and altering our worldviewCatherine Parks with What is the state of abortion around the world? An international round-up of recent legislative efforts regarding abortionJill Waggoner with Mindy Belz helps Christians think about the Middle East: 9/11, suffering, and the hope we have in JesusCultureSBC EC extends task force negotiationsCDC to pregnant women: Get vaccinatedYoutube cracks down on anti-vaccine videosCOVID cases fall by 25%Senate reaches last-minute deal to avoid shutdownLunchroomBrent: Cracker Barrel rocking chair Lindsay: For King and Country new songConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsMere Evangelism by Randy Newman | | C.S. Lewis was used by God in the conversions of countless people, but evangelism is an extraordinary task to most people. You may feel inadequate, but in this book evangelist Randy Newman skillfully helps us to apply some of the famous methods Lewis used in our own conversations with unbelievers, whatever their attitude towards the Christian faith. Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer by Laura Wifler, co-founder of Risen Motherhood | | This beautifully illustrated Bible storybook takes children on a journey from the start of the Bible story to the end. Children will learn a biblical understanding of prayer, why it’s amazing, and that they can enjoy taListen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Lindsay and Brent recap the SBC Executive Committee trustee meeting, the FDA approval of Pfizer booster, Morman churches requiring masks, the United States special envoy to Haiti, how a woman with Down syndrom lost a court case against abortion, how marines rescued a woman trapped in flood, and why Chick-Fil-A was removed from the Kansas City airport. They also give a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Brad Hambrick with "What Joseph’s story teaches us about abuse, forgiveness, power differentials, and wisdom," Daniel Patterson with "How to approach parenting with wisdom, grit, and gospel focus: 4 helpful features of Full Circle Parenting," and Jason Thacker with "What online pornography debates teach us about morality and governance."ERLC ContentBrad Hambrick with What Joseph’s story teaches us about abuse, forgiveness, power differentials, and wisdomDaniel Patterson with How to approach parenting with wisdom, grit, and gospel focus: 4 helpful features of Full Circle ParentingJason Thacker with What online pornography debates teach us about morality and governanceCultureSBC EC responds to task forceEC members grieved by recent meeting; optimistic about path aheadFDA gives approval to Pfizer's booster shotMormon Church to require masksUS Special Envoy to Haiti resigns amid deportationsWoman with Down syndrome losts court case against abortion lawChick-fil-A removed from KCI AirportLunchroomBrent: Marines rescue woman trapped in floodLindsay: CruellaConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsThe Death of Porn: Men of Integrity Building a World of Nobility. by Ray Ortlund || Pornography may seem inescapable, but God can free us from its destructive power. In this book, Ortlund writes six personal letters, as from a father to his son, giving hope to men who have been misled by porn into devaluing themselves and others. The Death of Porn inspires men to come together in new ways to fight the injustice of porn and build a world of nobility for every Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Lindsay and Brent discuss how toxic instagram is for teens, how the FBI failed USA gymnastics, how 1 in every 500 U.S. residents have now died of COVID-19, California voters reject the governor recall, Texas judge agrees to consider a block of the Texas abortion ban, and the profile for the next ERLC president. They also give a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jason Thacker with “How can Christians navigate the digital public square? Introducing a new ERLC research project on ethics and religion for a technological society,” Jill Waggoner with “4 ways the church can serve Afghan and other refugee communities: An interview with a pastor born in Syria,” and Willis Deitz with “5 things I’ve learned about children’s ministry and volunteers.”ERLC ContentJason Thacker with How can Christians navigate the digital public square? Introducing a new ERLC research project on ethics and religion for a technological societyJill Waggoner with 4 ways the church can serve Afghans and other refugee communities: An interview with a pastor born in Syria Willis Deitz with 5 things I’ve learned about children’s ministry and volunteersCultureFacebook knows Instagram is toxic for teen girlsFacebook tried to make its platform healthier. it got angrier.USA gymnasts describe how FBI lied about their allegations into Larry Nassar1 in every 500 US residents have died of Covid-19Gov. Newsom Keeps His Seat As A Majority Of California Voters Reject The RecallJudge agrees to consider temporarily blocking Texas abortion banERLC trustees approve profile for next presidentLunchroomBrent: All civilian space flight takes to the skiesLindsay:  Traveling with small children.  Connect with us on Twitter@ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsThe Death of Porn: Men of Integrity Building a World of Nobility. by Ray Ortlund || Pornography may seem inescapable, but God canListen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Lindsay and Brent discuss the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and the rebuilding that is still happening, the International Mission Boards updates to their vaccination policy to maximize access to unreached peoples, Biden requiring Covid vaccines for federal workers, and some good new about the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year. They also give a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Andrew T. Walker with "Does justice or profit drive abortion? What the Texas Heartbeat Act will reveal about the abortion industry," Jill Waggoner with "3 SBC leaders reflect on 9/11: 20 years later, our call to love, uphold religious liberty, and share the gospel remains," and Mathew and Ashli Arbo with "How should Christians think about religious exemptions for vaccination?"ERLC ContentAndrew T. Walker with Does justice or profit drive abortion? What the Texas Heartbeat Act will reveal about the abortion industryJill Waggoner with 3 SBC leaders reflect on 9/11: 20 years later, our call to love others, uphold religious liberty, and share the gospel remainsMatthew and Ashli Arbo with How should Christians think about religious exemptions for vaccination?CultureStill rebuilding Ground Zero twenty years laterIMB updates vaccination policy to maximize access to unreached peoplesBiden requires Covid vaccines for federal workersMacy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will return to a traditional route and public viewing in 2021LunchroomBrent: College football is back! Lindsay: Line of Duty (British show) Connect with us on Twitter@ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsThe Death of Porn: Men of Integrity Building a World of Nobility. by Ray Ortlund || Pornography may seem inescapable, but God can free us from its destructive power. In this book, Ortlund writes six personal letters, as from a father to his son, giving hope to men who have been misled by porn into devaluing themselves and others. The Death of Porn inspires men to come together in new ways to fight the injustice of porn and build a world of nobility for every man and woman—for the sake of future generations. ||  Pick up a copy wherever books are sold or visit crossway.org/plus to find out how you can get 30% off + a free copy of the ebook. What God Has to Say about Our Bodies || There’s a danger in focusing too much on the body. There’s also a danger in not valuing it enough. In this book, Sam Allberry explains that all of us are fearfully and wonderfully made, and should regard our physicality Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Lindsay is joined by Chelsea Sobolik. They discuss Biden’s defense of his decision to withdraw from Afghanistan, how Christians can speak up for women in Afghanistan, the new Texas abortion ban, and what we are seeing in the aftermath of Hurrican Ida. They also give a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jordan Wootten with How the grace of Jesus enables us to say no to pornography: An interview with Ray Ortlund on The Death of Porn: Men of Integrity Building a World of Nobility, Herbie Newell with "3 ways Christians can remember the people of Haiti: Showing generosity to a joyful people amid tragedy," and O.S. Hawkins with "The legacy of George W. Truett: Pastor, builder, and defender of religious liberty."ERLC ContentJordan Wootten with How the grace of Jesus enables us to say no to pornography: An Interview with Ray Ortlund on The Death of Porn: Men of Integrity Building a World of NobilityHerbie Newell with 3 ways Christians can remember the people of Haiti: Showing generosity to a joyful people amid tragedyO.S. Hawkins with The legacy of George W. Truett: Pastor, builder, and defender of religious libertyCultureBiden defends decision to withdraw from AfghanistanU.S. withdrawal leaves Afghan allies grappling with fear, anger and panicChristians Must Speak Up for the Women of AfghanistanTexas abortion ban goes into effect after justices fail to actThe Texas Heartbeat Bill Is a Preview of a Post-Roe WorldThe aftermath of Hurricane IdaSBC ready to help following Hurricane IdaLunchroomChelsea: Full Focus Planner Lindsay: tweetConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsJust Ask: The Joy of Confident, Bold, Patient, Relentless, Shameless, Dependent, Grateful, Powerful, Expectant Prayer by J.D. Greear | This episode was brought to you by The Good Book Company. In J.D. Greear’s latest book, (title), he shows us how prayer was a non-negotiable daily staple in Jesus’ life, more essential to him than eating or sleeping, and why we need to be committed to prayer as well. | Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.coListen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.