ERLC Podcast

In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent talk about the spread of the Coronavirus, Justin Bieber on faith, the state of the Democratic primary, and some fun news from this week in culture. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Catherine Parks on the life of George Liele, an excerpt from Jason Thacker’s book on AI (which releases next week!), Diane Langberg on caring for trauma victims, and the ERLC’s partnership to launch the pro-life movement in Northern Ireland. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Juan Sanchez for a brief conversation about his life and ministry. About Juan Since 2005, Juan has served as senior pastor of High Pointe Baptist Church in Austin, Texas. He is a graduate of the University of Florida and holds an MDiv, a ThM, and a PhD in systematic theology from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. In addition, Juan serves as a council member of The Gospel Coalition, co-founder and president of Coalición, assistant professor of Christian theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and an ERLC trustee. He has authored numerous books, including 1 Peter for You and Seven Dangers Facing Your Church. He and his wife Jeanine have five daughters and four grandchildren. You can follow him on Twitter: @ManorJuan ERLC ContentWho was the first known Baptist missionary? Honoring George Liele’s legacy by Catherine Parks Adapted from Catherine’s book, Strong: How God Equipped 11 Ordinary Men with Extraordinary Power (and Can Do the Same for You) The Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention recently voted to approve the first Sunday in February as the annual George Liele Church Planting, Evangelism, and Missions Day. Liele holds the distinction for being the first known Baptist missionary. Having been enslaved from birth and shared the gospel in Jamaica.​​​​Artificial intelligence could change the human body as we know it by Jason Thacker Excerpted from: The Age of AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of HumanityThe 2,411 hoarded remains in Indiana were murdered human beings by Todd E. BradySince 1973, ovListen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent talk about the Democratic debate in Nevada, the Boy Scouts filing for bankruptcy, Utah’s move to de-criminalize polygamy, and new research on the top concerns for evangelical pastors in the United States. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including an interview Jeff Pickering did with two former White House staffers, a new article from Chelsea Sobolik on pro-life legislation in the Senate, and Brents reflections on the importance of President’s Day. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Daniel Ritchie for a brief conversation about his life and ministry. About Daniel Daniel was born without arms and spent the majority of his life being told that he was a hopeless mistake and woefully insufficient to lead a full life. Yet, at the age of 15, he accepted Christ as his Lord. One year after getting saved, he submitted his life to a full-time call to ministry. Since then, God has allowed Daniel to serve in camp ministry, as a student pastor, conference speaker and writer. He now spends his time traveling, preaching & speaking at churches, conferences, and youth events in the United States and abroad. He recently published his first book, My Affliction For His Glory. You can follow him on Twitter: @DanielRitchie ERLC Content​What should civility look like in politics? A conversation with two former White House staffers by Jeff Pickering“Civility is what grace looks like in public.” – Micheal WearStudy shows preborn babies feel pain as early as 12 weeks' gestation by Chelsea Sobolik “Previously, most scientists and medical professionals, including the two researchers of this study, believed that pain could be felt at 22 weeks' gestational age/20 weeks fetal age. This new study reconsiders that claim, and makes the case for pain being felt at an earlier (12 weeks) gestational age.”Why we should appreciate Presidents Day: Recommended resources about the executive office by Brent Leatherwood Culture Bloomberg’s first debate (Axios)Boy Scouts file for bankruptcy (Fox News)Utah moves to decriminalize polygamy (The Guardian)What America’s pastors are most concerned about (Barna Research) LuncListen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

Happy Valentine’s Day! In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent talk about the Oscars, the rebirth of the XFL, the latest on the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and the status of the 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including an article from Prison Fellowship’s Heather Rice-Minus on Christians and criminal justice reform, another Super Bowl ad, and a resource from Brad Hambrick from the Summit Church on seeing a counselor. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Trillia Newbell for a brief conversation about life and ministry.About TrilliaTrillia Newbell serves as the Director of Community Outreach for the ERLC. She is the author of numerous books, including Sacred Endurance: Finding Grace and Strength for a Lasting Faith (2019). Her writings on issues of faith, family, and diversity have been published in the Knoxville News-Sentinel, Desiring God, True Woman, Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, and more. Her greatest love besides God is her family. She is married to her best friend and love, Thern. They reside with their two children near Nashville, Tennessee. You can follow her on Twitter: @trillianewbellERLC ContentWhat Christians think—and what the Bible says—about criminal justice reform by Heather Rice-MinusWhat a Google commercial teaches us about the purpose of technology by Jason Thacker“The goal and purpose of all technological innovation is to serve us as we serve the Creator of the universe.”Pre-order Jason’s book: The Age of AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of HumanityWhat the coronavirus reveals about the deeper disease of China’s government by Drew GriffinWhat would you say to the Christian who feels ashamed to seek counseling? By Brad Hambrick (video)Culture Coronavirus deaths surpass SARS deaths; infections spiked on Thursday (CNN)The Irish election – a stunning three-way tie (NYT)Oscars – Parasite cleaned up; Joaquin Phoenix did whatListen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent walk through the week that some are calling “news-maggedon,” dealing with everything from the Super Bowl to the meltdown in Iowa to the end of impeachment. Lindsay also gives a rundown on this week’s ERLC content including a viral pro-life tv ad and threats to religious liberty in California. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Ashlyn Portero for a brief conversation about life and ministry.About AshlynAshlyn lives in Tallahassee, Florida, and serves as an executive director at City Church. She graduated from Florida State University and is currently pursuing a M.A. in Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology. Ashlyn serves on the advisory council for Redeemer Queens Park in London, U.K. ERLC Content One story behind the pro-life Super Bowl ad you didn’t see this year by Erin Roach (Texan Online)The Christian’s call to care for addictive populations by Supriya G. ReddyAre we free to disagree? Biblical sexual ethics, religious liberty, and Title IX at Fuller Theological Seminary by Casey B. HoughCultureCoronavirus (Washington Post)10 more people tested positive for coronavirus on the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise-liner anchored in Japan’s Yokohama harbor on Thursday, raising the total of infected on the ship to 20, including three Americans.Coronavirus infections in mainland China also rose sharply again, with nearly 3,700 additional cases and 73 new deaths reported on Wednesday alone . . . China’s total confirmed cases top 28,000, more than 3,800 of them critical.Brexit Day (NPR)Iowa Results (New York Times)How Iowa Melted Down (New York Times)Impeachment Ends (NPR)New Hampshire Democratic Debate (New York Times)Ashlyn’s Book ListInterpreter of Maladies – JhumpaListen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In this episode of the ERLC Podcast, Josh and Lindsay are joined by Chelsea Sobolik. Chelsea is a Policy Director in the ERLC’s office on Capitol Hill, known as Leland House. With Brent in the U.K. working on a major pro-life initiative there, Josh, Lindsay and Chelsea talk about this week’s ERLC content and highlight recent events from news and culture including updates on the March for Life, Impeachment, the Iowa Caucuses, and the Nigerian pastor who was recently martyred by the terrorist group Boko Haram. About Chelsea 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. You can follow her on Twitter: @ChelsPat ERLC Content Why families are critical for human flourishing by Josh WesterKobe Bryant and the fragility of life by Jeremy LinnemanHow can we utilize creativity and technology to disciple Christians? by Ben MandrellThe Bible as an app: One man's quest to have everyone engaging with Scripture by Lindsay NicoletCulture Pro-Life is Pro-Woman (ERLC)A Good Decade for the Pro-Life Movement (NRO)Visual Guide to the Iowa Caucuses (WSJ)Nate Silver’s Iowa Caucus rundown (FiveThirtyEight)The martyrdom of Nigerian Pastor Lawan Andimi (CT)Read Scripture appExplainer on Boko Haram (CNN)Kirk Cousins on reading the BibleAaron Rodgers on losing his faith (RListen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

In episode two of the re-launched ERLC Podcast, Josh Wester, Lindsay Nicolet, and Brent Leatherwood talk about this week’s ERLC content and highlight recent events from news and culture. Also on this episode, they talk with special guest J.T. English.J.T. is a pastor at The Village Church and oversees The Village Institute. He also hosts the Knowing Faith podcast with Jen Wilkin and Kyle Worley. You can follow him on Twitter: @jt_english.ERLC ContentIncreasing religious persecution in China by Chelsea Sobilik & Casey HoughThree tips on teaching your children about racism by Brittany SalmonWhat Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s comments reveal about the state of religious liberty by Andrew T. WalkerCultureThe rise of a global class-driven trust divide (Axios)Arkansas Disaster Relief volunteers respond to real-time disaster (Biblical Recorder)Rainbow Cake Girl: The True Story (The American Conservative)5 Facts about the history of the SBC and the pro-life cause (ERLC)Gov. Bill Lee announces new fetal heartbeat bill, comprehensive abortion restriction legislation (Tennessean)China coronavirus outbreak: Authorities are locking down cities in an unprecedented bid to contain the virus (CBS News)'The Office' Is Officially Leaving Netflix. But You Still Have Time to Watch It (Time) LunchroomBrent: New book released by our friends and partners at Lifeline Children Services | Image-Bearers: Shifting from Pro-Birth to Pro-Life by their executive director, Herbie Newell.Lindsay: The Read Scripture AppJosh: 1917.At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers, Schofield and Blake are given a seemingly impossible mission. In a race against time, they must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers—Blake’s own brother among them.ERLC ResourceIn honor of the March for Life, we’re sharing a talk by Karen Ellis from our Evangelicals for Life conference last year: Pro-Life and Civil Rights: Loving Our Unborn Neighbors.Connect with Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

On this inaugural episode of the re-launched ERLC Podcast, Josh Wester, Lindsay Nicolet, and Brent Leatherwood introduce the new format for the podcast, talk about this week’s ERLC content, and highlight significant events in the culture. Also on this episode, they talk with a special guest, Amy Whitfield. Amy is the co-host of the SBC This Week podcast, along with Jonathan Howe. She serves as Associate Vice President for Convention Communications. You can follow her on Twitter: @acwhit.ERLC ContentChristians are called to counter anti-Semitism—and all hatred—with hospitality by Casey B. Hough4 technology issues to watch out for in 2020 by Jason ThackerSome questions and answers about foster care by Jenn Kintner4 ways Sir Roger Scruton shaped me by Bryan BaiseCultureNewly passed adoption agency bill a win for Tennessee’s children by Russell Moore (The Tennessean)Don’t Panic, Just Worry by Yuval Levin (The Dispatch)Liberty Gained and Power Lost by David French (The Dispatch)LunchroomBrent: A new study from Dartmouth University that says the peak of unhappiness is age 47!Lindsay: David French’s “It’s Not Good That Man Should Be Alone” (The Dispatch)Life can’t get too busy to obey God. And while the verse in Genesis that titles this piece refers to Adam and Eve, it still speaks a truth beyond husband and wife. It speaks to the truth of friendship and community. It is not good for a man to be alone. Josh: Sola: How the Five Solas Are Still Reforming the Church (a resource from our friends at MBTS)ERLC ResourceFrom our 2018 ERLC National Conference, "The Church as the Family of God: Singleness, Same-Sex Attraction, and the Hope of Hospitality" by Sam AllberryConnect with us on Twitter@ERLC@jbwester@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicolet Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

America’s children are facing a crisis. Many are displaced from their homes, vulnerable, and in need of care. What can we, as Christians, do to address this orphan crisis? At Evangelicals for Life, Brent Leatherwood hosted a panel discussion on creating an adoption culture, featuring Herbie Newell, Emily Chapman Richards, Chelsea Patterson Sobolik, and Tony Merida. Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

The world of relationships has been dramatically altered by social media, dating apps, and online dating sites. Furthermore, the sexual revolution clashes with a biblical understanding of sexuality and the meaning of relationships. Ben Stuart speaks at the ERLC National Conference on navigating life and love in the modern age. Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

Since Roe v. Wade was written into law in 1973, millions of babies have been aborted. But in the midst of such tragedy, the pro-life movement has been growing. With the 50th anniversary of Roe looming, what does the future of the legislation look like? At Evangelicals for Life, Travis Wussow and Kristen Waggoner discuss this and the future of pro-life policy. Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.