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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.

In this episode, Lindsay and Brent discuss how Christians should navigate vaccine mandates, explosions at the Kabul airport, how many Americans remain in Kabul, ICU beds running out once again, colleges cracking down on unvaccinated students, Pfizer’s full FDA approval, masks in school, and one father's response to mask mandates. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jason Thacker with "Why Christians should navigate questions of vaccine mandates and religious exemptions with wisdom," Julie Masson with "3 ways parents can talk to their kids about Afghanistan," and Jordan Wootten with "Explainer: Texas law banning abortion procedure upheld by court of appeals."ERLC ContentJason Thacker with Why Christians should navigate questions of vaccine mandates and religious exemptions with wisdomJulie Masson with 3 ways parents can talk to their kids about AfghanistanJordan Wootten with Explainer: Texas law banning abortion procedure upheld by court of appealsCultureICU beds are running out againColleges crack down on unvaccinated students as campuses reopenU.S. regulators give Pfizer vaccine full approvalTexas father strips down over masks in schoolsExplosions rock Kabul airport1,500 Americans remain in KabulLunchroomBrent: Baptists and the Nations: Religious Freedom Challenges Around the GlobeLindsay: Johnny Swim: DevastatingConnect 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.comListen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the latest in Afghanistan, the earthquake in Haiti and the need for aid, COVID-19 vaccine boosters, states banning mask mandates, and Texas’s ban on second-trimester abortion. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jill Waggoner with "A Prayer guide for the people of Afghanistan," Jordan Wootten with "Explainer: Federal court rules in favor of religious freedom rights of Indiana Catholic high school," and Leeann Poarch with "What 1 Peter can teach us about living in a hostile world: Justice, love, and submission to authority."ERLC ContentJill Waggoner with A prayer guide for the people of AfghanistanJordan Wootten with Explainer: Federal court rules in favor of religious freedom rights of Indiana Catholic high schoolLeeann Poarch with What 1 Peter can teach us about living in a hostile world: Justice, love, and submission to authorityCultureEvacuation of up to 80,000 lags as U.S. bolsters control of Kabul airport, but Taliban controls access to itERLC, others urge Biden to protect, resettle at-risk AfghansHaiti quake death toll tops 2,000 as anger grows over lack of aidNAMB- Send ReliefU.S. health officials recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters 8 months after second shotStates banning mask mandates could face civil rights probesTexas ban on second-trimester abortion procedure upheld by appeals courtLunchroomBrent: Midnight in ChernobylLindsay: Trip to the mall, Book (This Tender Land) Connect 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. Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the resignation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the Taliban taking over major portions of Afghanistan, the CDC’s new data about vaccines and pregnant women. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content. And the gang celebrates Josh’s final episode as he wraps his time serving on staff at the ERLC.ERLC ContentCory D. Higdon with Why Roger Williams contended for our first freedom: Religious liberty and our evangelistic emergencyJared Kennedy with How to Show Christlike Care for a Student Who Struggles with Same-Sex AttractionPoilcy Staff with Explainer: Federal Court Blocks Controversial Transgender Mandate for Healthcare ProfessionalsCultureCuomo resigns over sexual harassmentTaliban take over AfghanistanPregnant women and the COVID vaccinesLunchroomA final Q&A with JoshConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@jbwester@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.comPrison Fellowship: Outrageous Justice | This episode is brought to you by Prison Fellowship. PF is excited to release the Outrageous Justice small-group curriculum, designed to awaken Christians to the need for justice that restores. Find out more about this resource at prisonfellowship.org.Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the Delta variant, the world surpassing 200 million COVID cases, NYC mandates COVID vaccine proof, reports about Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Biden signing EO for Hong Kongers, the Belarus Olympic runner, and how Simone Biles opens up about the passing of her aunt. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Alex Ward with "What modern Baptists can learn from Thomas Helwys: Religious liberty, theological conviction, and perseverance," Jason Thacker with "How Christians can combat the dangerous reality of (COVID) disinformation," and ERLC Staff with "Do state-level anti-abortion laws reduce abortion rates?"ERLC ContentAlex Ward with What modern Baptists can learn from Thomas Helwys: Religious liberty, thoelogical conviction, and perseveranceJason Thacker with How Christians can combat the dangerous reality of (COVID) disinformationERLC Staff with Do state-level anti-abortion laws reduce abortion rates?CultureDelta variant is now 93% of all US casesWorld surpasses 200 million COVID casesNYC mandates COVID vaccine proof to enter indoor restaurants, venues, gymsNY AG releases scathing report about Gov. CuomoAndrew Cuomo To Receive International Emmy For 'Masterful' COVID-19 BriefingsBiden signs EO for Hong Kongers fleeing China's repressionBelarus Olympic runner lands safely in PolandSimone Biles reveals her aunt died unexpectedly during Tokyo OlympicsLunchroomLindsay: Social media slowdownBrent: Congresswoman Julia Letlow’s storyJosh: A transition announcementConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@jbwester@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 noListen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss news and updates from the Olympics, Simone Biles, bipartisanship in the U.S., how COVID-19 cases are on the rise and the new requirements we are starting to see, and how we can pray for an encourage pastors during this COVID-19 surge. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Chelsea Patterson Sobolik with "4 important SCOTUS cases for life and religious liberty: Looking back and looking ahead," ERLC staff with "Explainer: What’s going on in Cuba with protests and new sanctions?," and Josh Wester with "Why we need a comprehensive approach to ending abortion."ERLC ContentChelsea Patterson Sobolik with 4 important SCOTUS cases for life and religious liberty: Looking back and looking aheadERLC staff with Explainer: What’s going on in Cuba with protests and new sanctions?Josh Wester with Why we need a comprehensive approach to ending abortionCultureSimone Biles pulled out of the women's gymnastics team final at the Tokyo Olympics.Bipartisanship in the US SenateCovid on the comebackNew covid requirementsGoogle offices to mandate vaccinesRonnie Parrott TweetLunchroomLindsay: https://www.peacocktv.com/Brent: Baptists and the CourtJosh: How to Think: A Survival Guide for a World at OddsConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@jbwester@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsJust Ask: The Joy of Confident, Bold, Patient, Relentless, Shameless, Dependent, Grateful, Powerful, Expectant Prayer by J.D. Greear | J.D. Greear shows us how prayer was a non-negotiable daily staple in Jesus’ life, more essential to him than eating or sleeping, and therefore why we need to pray as well. | Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.comListen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss John Leland, religious freedom, Jeff Bezos the astronaut, COVID-19 surging once again, the start of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, the six new sports debuting in Tokyo, the Milwaukee Bucks winning the NBA championship, and USA stove pipe hats. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Nathan Finn with "3 reasons Baptists should look to John Leland: Religious liberty, evangelism, and biblical justice," Ben Harbaugh with "Explainer: Biden administration to nominate Ambassador for International Freedom," and Policy Staff with "Explainer: Federal court strikes down discrimination against religious student groups on college campus."ERLC ContentNathan Finn with 3 reasons Baptists should look to John Leland: Religious liberty, evangelism, and biblical justiceBen Harbaugh with Explainer: Biden administration to nominate Ambassador for International FreedomPolicy Staff with Explainer: Federal court strikes down discrimination against religious student groups on college campusCultureThe Blue Origin suborbital space flightCovid hits the Capitol amid visit from infected Texas lawmakersTexas Democrats to break quorum in special session over voting rightsnew infections surge to highest point in 5 monthsDelta variant now accounts for about 58% of COVID-19 cases in US, CDC saysThe Tokyo 2020 OlympicsSix new sports makes Tokyo 2020 the biggest Olympics ever2020 Olympics could still be cancelledU.S. soccer suffers stunning defeat to Sweden in Olympics openerThe Milwaukee Bucks are NBA champions for the first time in 50 years as Antetokounmpo scores 50 pointsUSA stove pipe hatsLunchroomLindsay: Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.