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In this episode, Josh, Brent, and Lindsay discuss the winter weather hitting the U.S. this week, the Texas power crisis, why COVID-19 cases are dropping and cutting life expectancy, Rush Limbaugh and Carman passing away, Ravi Zacharias investigation, and spring training starting up. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including the Policy Staff with "Explainer: How should Christians think about France’s “separatism” bill?," Stephen Stallard with "3 ways to engage our neighbors during a pandemic," Julie Passon with "Common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Carl R. Trueman for a conversation about life and ministry. About CarlCarl R. Trueman (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is professor of biblical and religious studies at Grove City College. He is an esteemed church historian and previously served as the William E. Simon Fellow in Religion and Public Life at Princeton University. Trueman has authored or edited more than a dozen books, including The Creedal Imperative; Luther on the Christian Life; and Histories and Fallacies. Trueman is a member of The Orthodox Presbyterian Church.ERLC ContentPolicy Staff with Explainer: How should Christians think about France’s “separatism” bill?Stephen Stallard with 3 ways to engage our neighbors during a pandemicJulie Masson with Common questions about the COVID-19 vaccineCultureWinter storm slams dozens of states and leaves millions without powerRecord-setting cold snap turns deadlyWinter storm strikes much of USTexas power crisisDispatch fact check on Texas powerCOVID-19 Cases Are Dropping Fast. Why?Axios: Covid cases dropCovid cuts life expectancyRush Limbaugh, conservative media icon, dead at 70 following battle with cancerCarman, Christian music icon and Gospel Music Hall of Famer, dies at 65Open Letter from the International Board of Directors of RZIMInvestigation reveals Zacharias’ years-long history of sexual abuse of womenListen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Josh, Brent,and Lindsay discuss the rundown on the Trump Impeachment trial, COVID-19 infections plummeting, the latest on masks, COVID-19 vaccines, the IMB appointing 30 new missionaries, the results of Super Bowl 2021, and what changes are coming in baseball this year. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including the Policy staff with "Supreme Court strikes down California’s ban on indoor worship," Alex Ward with "The Courage of Ruby Bridges and Her Family," Gunner Gunderson with “'He Looks Like Me!': Demonstrating the possibility of belonging," Chelsea Patterson Sobolik with "How the Chinese Communist Party is persecuting Uyghur women." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Devin Maddox for a conversation about life and ministry. About DevinDevin Maddox is the trade books publisher at B&H Publishing Group, and director of the books ministry area at LifeWay. He graduated with a BA in Christian ethics from Union University and an MDiv from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Currently he is completing a PhD in applied theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, focusing his research on Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s early life and writing. Devin is married to his college sweetheart, Cara; they have three boys and live in Tennessee. You can connect with Devin on twitter: @devinmaddoxERLC ContentPolicy Staff with Supreme Court strikes down California’s ban on indoor worshipAlex Ward with The Courage of Ruby Bridges and Her FamilyGunner Gunderson with “He Looks Like Me!”: Demonstrating the possibility of belongingChelsea Patterson Sobolik with How the Chinese Communist Party is persecuting Uyghur womenCultureRundown of Trump Impeachment TrialTrump on path to acquittal despite evidenceTo heal America's divide, we must get back to factsCovid infections are plummetingThe latest on masksThListen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Josh, Brent, Julie, and Meagan discuss Coronavirus cases falling across the country, Liz Cheney, Marjorie Taylor Greene removed from committees, the ERLC task force report, google searches about strange dreams, and Super Bowl 2021. Julie also gives a rundown of some of the ERLC’s most popular content from Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram this week. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Chelsea Sobolik for a conversation about life and ministry. About ChelseaChelsea Patterson Sobolik serves as a Policy Director in the Washington, D.C. office. Previously, she worked in the U.S. House of Representatives on pro-life policies, domestic and international religious freedom, adoption, and foster care issues. Chelsea is the author of Longing for Motherhood – Holding onto Hope in the Midst of Childlessness. She has a B.A. in International Relations from Liberty University, and lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband Michael. Twitter: @chelspatERLC ContentEvangelicals for Life 2021Letter from Dr. Moore to 535 Congressional offices today to encourage pro-life protectionsWhat you should know about the Hyde AmendmentCultureTeen wakes up from 11-month coma with no knowledge of coronavirus pandemicCoronavirus cases are falling all across the countryYoung and middle-aged adults responsible for most COVID spreadHouse vote coming to remove MTG from committeesAdvocacy groups push for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation over report that she spread falsehoods about school shootingsLiz Cheney Wins VoteERLC-focused task force releases reportMcNeil announces retirement as Indiana Baptists’ executive directorSBTC search team recommends Lorick as executive directorGoogle searches about strange dreams and insomnia at all-time highOfficial Attendance for Super Bowl 2021 expected to be 25,000 fans… and 30,000 cutoutsSuper Bowl 2021: Kickoff time, performers and moreLunchroomJulie: Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Josh, Brent, Julie, and Meagan discuss GameStop, how the economy is similar to that of WWII, social channels cracking down on political ads, the status of former President Trump’s possible impeachment, the CDC’s recommendation for schools, Israel leading in vaccinations, Lifeway selling their building, and Super Bowl commercials. Julie also gives a rundown of some of the ERLC’s most popular content from Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram this week.About JulieJulie Masson serves as Director of External Engagement for the ERLC. She is responsible for strategic planning, development and implementation of the ERLC brand strategy across all ERLC departments and provides leadership and oversight for the ERLC marketing team as well as coordinating external affairs and partnership deliverables. Julie and her husband Jesse spent two years in Spain with the International Mission Board before moving to Kansas City where they live with their three children. She is a graduate of Iowa State University. You can connect with her on Twitter: @juliermassonERLC ContentERLC’s public policy priorities for 2021Evangelicals for Life 2021Gender, sexuality, and the Biden AdministrationCultureWorst economy since WWIIGamesStop goes GangbustersBig Tech bolts politicsGoogle pausing all political ads following Capitol siegeAll the platforms that have banned or restricted Trump so farEarly Procedural Test Shows Where Senate GOP May Stand On Convicting TrumpCDC makes case for schools reopeningJanuary deadliest month for CovidIsrael leads in global race to vaccinateLifeway building under contract, transitions to new work environmentIMB partners with 140 international Baptist conventions in fulfilling Great CommissionBudweiser won't run a commercial during the Super Bowl for the first time in 37 years.LunchroomJulie: Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Josh, Brent, Julie, and Meagan discuss the inauguration, QAnon in light of Trump leaving the White House, the new COVID-19 variant, Uyghurs "genocide,” the four nominees for SBC president, the March for Life going virtual this year, and the states Americans are choosing to work from home in. Julie also gives a rundown of some of the ERLC’s most popular content from Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.About JulieJulie Masson serves as Director of External Engagement for the ERLC. She is responsible for strategic planning, development and implementation of the ERLC brand strategy across all ERLC departments and provides leadership and oversight for the ERLC marketing team as well as coordinating external affairs and partnership deliverables. Julie and her husband Jesse spent two years in Spain with the International Mission Board before moving to Kansas City where they live with their three children. She is a graduate of Iowa State University. You can connect with her on Twitter: @juliermassonCultureJoe Biden sworn in as 46th president of the United StatesTrump departs on final Air Force One flightQAnon reels following inaugurationSTATEMENT ON 2021 MARCH FOR LIFENew California Variant May Be Driving Virus Surge There, Study SuggestsField of Flags' put on display at the National Mall ahead of Joe Biden's inaugurationU.S. declares China's actions against Uyghurs "genocide"Randy Adams announced as nominee for SBC presidentPastor @EdLitton to be third candidate for SBC presidentThe states Americans headed to the most in 2020, according to U-HaulLunchroomJulie: KidNuz Josh: The Ten Commandments: What They Mean, Why They Matter, and Why We Should Obey ThemBrent:  Bernie Sanders memesConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@jbwester@LeatherwoodTN@meaganemily331SponsorsA Parent’s Guide to Teaching Your Children About GenderListen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Josh, Brent, and Meagan discuss president Trump becoming the first president to be impeached twice, the increased national guard presence at the U.S. Capitol, COVID-19’s raging numbers, new thoughts on COVID-19 immunity length, US Space Command, Alabama winning the National Championship, and ‘Way Maker’ topping the charts in 2020. Meagan and Josh also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Carl Laferton with "3 ways smartphone usage can distort our perceptions: Habits, theology, and Christian discipleship," Jason Thacker, and Josh Wester with "Understanding Twitter suspensions and the need for consistent policies," and Russell Moore with "The Roman Road from Insurrection." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Haley Byrd Wilt for a conversation about life and ministry. About HaleyHaley Byrd Wilt is an associate editor for The Dispatch. She previously reported on Congress for CNN and The Weekly Standard. Haley and her husband Evan live in Washington, D.C. You can connect with her on Twitter: @byrdinatorERLC ContentCarl Laferton with 3 ways smartphone usage can distort our perceptions: Habits, theology, and Christian discipleshipJason Thacker and Josh Wester with Understanding Twitter suspensions and the need for consistent policiesRussell Moore with The Roman Road from InsurrectionCultureTrump becomes first president to be impeached twiceHere are the Republicans who voted to impeach TrumpHere's what the U.S. Capitol looks like as impeachment is underwayAxios: Next move is the SenateMultiple resignations in wake of Capitol riotCapitol Hill police chief resigns, said he requested back-upUS Space Command Headquarters is coming to HuntsvilleAir passengers entering the United States will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test, according to the CDCCoronavirus Immunity May Last Years, Possibly Even Decades, Study SuggestsCovid is ragingListen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Josh, Brent, and Lindsay discuss the protests and attacks on the US Capitol as a result of the 2020 election results. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jordan Wootten with "3 ways smartphone usage can distort our perceptions: Habits, theology, and Christian discipleship," Josh Wester and Jordan Wootten with "Why we need the tenderness of our Savior: An Interview with Dane Ortlund about Gentle and Lowly," and Jason Thacker with "3 ethical issues in technology to watch for in 2021."  Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Seth Brown for a conversation about life and ministry. About SethSeth Brown serves as Executive Editor of the Biblical Recorder, a Baptist news outlet based in Cary, N.C. He lives in Wake Forest with his wife and three children. They are members of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh. You can connect with him on Twitter: @dsethbrownERLC ContentJordan Wootten with 3 ways smartphone usage can distort our perceptions: Habits, theology, and Christian discipleshipJosh Wester and Jordan Wootten with Why we need the tenderness of our Savior: An Interview with Dane Ortlund about “Gentle and Lowly”Jason Thacker with 3 ethical issues in technology to watch for in 2021CultureWarnock wins Georgia runoff, CNN projects, as control of Senate comes down to Perdue-Ossoff racePro-Trump protesters force US Capitol into lockdown as Congress meets to certify 2020 election resultsProtesters breach Senate chambers at U.S. CapitolTrump pledges "orderly transition" after Congress certifies Biden's winExodus begins for White House staff after pro-Trump siege on CapitolConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@jbwester@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsorsA Parent’s Guide to Teaching Your Children About Gender: by Jared Kennedy. This short book walks through six conversation topics designed to help you apply the truth and hope of the gospel to the complex issue of gender. Stand for Life: At the ERLC, we stand for life. Our work to save preborn babies and care for the vulnerable is vital to our work. Believing that abortion can end in our lifetime, will you join us as we STAND FOR LIFE?Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

All of the hosts from the ERLC podcasts are together for one big crossover episode to wrap up 2020 with highlights, favorite things, and the banter that turns co-workers into friends.This MEGACAST joins the ERLC Podcast crew–Josh Wester, Lindsay Nicolet, and Brent Leatherwood–with the Capitol Conversations team–Jeff Pickering, Chelsea Patterson Sobolik, and Travis Wussow–and Jason Thacker of the WeeklyTech podcast. Thanks be to Gary Lancaster, our fearless producer and America’s most elite audio engineer!This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of Searching for Christmas by JD Greear. Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com.Resources from the ConversationERLC Podcast with Josh Wester, Lindsay Nicolet, and Brent LeatherwoodCapitol Conversations with Jeff Pickering, Chelsea Patterson Sobolik, and Travis WussowWeeklyTech with Jason ThackerThis Week’s PromosCheck out The Good Book CompanyLearn more and apply at ERLC.com/internshipsMake an end of year donation at ERLC.com/donateFrom the Highlights ConversationWhat Hong Kong reveals about the future of China by Travis WussowThe tension of technology: Hope and fear in the digital age by Jason ThackerHidden in Plain Sight: a call to bring hope and help to victims of abuse, winter edition of LIGHT MagazineWatch The Pearl Brown DocumentaryLooking for Truth in Post-Election America by Russell MooreFavorite BooksBrent | A Time to Build by Yuval LevinChelsea | Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund + A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War by Joseph LoconteLindsay | Spy Novels by Daniel SilvaTravis | The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III by Peter Baker and Susan GlasserJason | The Technological Society by Jacques EllulJListen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Josh, Brent, and Lindsay discuss the first american to receive the coronavirus vaccine, Biden and Pence getting the vaccine live on TV, how mouthwash slows COVID-19’s spread, Brexit, J.D. speaking at the March for Life, snow days, and Dolly Parton saving someone’s life. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including the ERLC Staff with COVID-19 and the concern about aborted fetal cells in medicine, Jordan Wooten with "How lament can lead to hope in a time of plague: Grieving our losses amid the pandemic," and Jason Thacker with "What is Parler, and why does it matter?" Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Mary Wiley for a conversation about life and ministry. About MaryMary Wiley is the author of Everyday Theology, an eight-week Bible study exploring essential doctrines and why they matter in our everyday lives. She holds an MA in Theological Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, works in publishing, and hosts the "Questions Kids Ask" podcast. She and her husband, John, have two children and live near Nashville. You can connect with her on Twitter: @marycwileyERLC ContentERLC Staff with Explainer: COVID-19 and the concern about abortive fetal cells in medicineJordan Wooten with How lament can lead to hope in a time of plague: Grieving our losses amid the pandemicJason Thacker with Explainer: What is Parler, and why does it matter?CultureCritical care nurse in New York is among first in US to receive a coronavirus vaccineCovid has killed more than 300,000 nationwideBiden, Pence to get COVID vaccine soonGargling Could Slow COVID-19 Spread, Mouthwash Makers SayEmmanuel Macron: French president tests positive for COVIDBrexit Countdown: What To Know As The United Kingdom Breaks With The EUAP: The Electoral College decisively confirmed Joe Biden on Monday as the nation’s next presidentInauguration committee urges people not to travel for Biden's inaugurationGreear to be first SBC president to speak at March for LifeParts of the Northeast blanketed by over a foot of snowFantastic snow day letter from JeffersListen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Josh, Brent, and Lindsay discuss the first people to receive the Coronavirus vaccine, Middle America racking up a ton of new Coronavirus cases, Mardi Gras being cancelled, Biden’s ‘skeleton staff’, record unemployment claims, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, and a rare Christmas star. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jared Kennedy with "Two foundational truths to teach our kids about gender: Celebrating who God created us to be," Annie Kratzsch with "3 practical Advent practices to meet you in your suffering: Simple activities for your family from the “Unexpected Gift”," and C. Ben Mitchell with "What defines personhood? The distinct difference of humans." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by David French for a conversation about life and ministry. About DavidDavid French is an American attorney, political commentator, and author. A fellow at the National Review Institute and a staff writer for National Review from 2015 to 2019, French currently serves as senior editor of The Dispatch. David is the author of Divided We Fall: America's Secession Threat and How to Restore Our Nation. David and his wife Nancy live in middle Tennessee with their three children. You can connect with him on Twitter: @DavidAFrenchERLC ContentJared Kennedy with Two foundational truths to teach our kids about gender: Celebrating who God created us to beA Parent’s Guide to Teaching Your Children About GenderAnnie Kratzsch with 3 practical Advent practices to meet you in your suffering: Simple activities for your family from the “Unexpected Gift”C. Ben Mitchell with What defines personhood? The distinct difference of humansCultureA UK woman aged 90 was the first in the world to receive the Pfizer vaccine todayWilliam Shakespeare: to be vaccinated nor not to be vaccinatedMiddle America is still racking up a ton of new coronavirus casesNew Orleans Mayor Cancels Mardi Gras Parades In 2021Biden may start with 'skeleton staff'Explaining the Supreme Court lawsuit from Texas and Trump challenging Biden's winWeekly jobless claims surge to 853,000, highest since SeptemberUnemployment insurance claimsListen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.