ERLC Podcast

In today’s society, children will grow up with far more access to technology than previous generations. Each piece of art that they will come in contact with tells a certain story. With this in mind, how can parents use the gifts of story and song as a way of shaping families and their children? At our National Conference, Russell Moore lead a panel discussion with Sally Lloyd-Jones, Andrew Peterson, Randall Goodgame, Phil Vischer on what role the arts can play in family life. Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

As we live in the tension between the Fall and the full restoration of all things, suffering is an undeniable fact of life. What comfort does the presence of God have to offer to the suffering family, and what does the Gospel say to these families? At the 2018 ERLC National Conference, Erick Erickson opens the conversation on reconciling God’s goodness with our suffering. Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

Life in ministry is often rich and rewarding. But there are challenges and season of struggle, as well. These struggles can take a toll on marriages in particular. At our National Conference, Phillip Bethancourt moderated a panel with Christine Hoover, Nicole Lino, Chris Osborne, and Kevin Ueckert as they discussed strengthening marriage in ministry by overcoming jealousy, resentment, discouragement, and loneliness. Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

A brief look at the the things that are popular in our culture—movies, songs, TV shows, fashion—reveals that we are obsessed with sex. But our culture’s understanding of sex is upside down from what the Bible teaches. At the ERLC’s National Conference, Phillip Bethancourt addresses God’s design for sex, love, and marriage. Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

Many Christians look at the world through disillusioned eyes and fear the way culture is changing, but a Christian worldview gives us courage to live in the world, and to advance the kingdom by engaging, not retreating from, the world. At the SBC Pre-Conference, Russell Moore gave a talk on a Christian approach to cultural engagement. Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

As culture changes, ministry leaders inherit both new opportunities and new challenges. At the SBC Pre-Conference, J.D. Greear discusses what these new contexts mean for ministry leaders today and how we can be faithful to God’s calling. Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

The Bible tells us that those who are Christians have been adopted into the family of God. How can we mirror the Gospel by opening up our own homes? And what is God’s heart for the orphaned? At Evangelicals for Life, Russell Moore had a conversation with Steven Curtis Chapman, and his wife Mary Beth Chapman, about their passion for adoption. Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

As injustices and inequalities have been exposed, there have been increasing calls to correct the criminal justice system and our prisons. What might Christians have to say to minister to those in prisons? What is our calling toward and for the incarcerated? At Evangelicals for Life, Steven Harris moderated a panel with Thabiti Anyabwile, Heather Rice-Minus, and Julie Warren on these very issues. Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

Dr. Seuss famously wrote, "A person’s a person no matter how small." As Christians, we go a step further and say, "A person’s a person no matter his or her age, stage, ability, or perceived value in society." Dan Darling spoke about this at Evangelicals for Life and encouraged us to see how God’s Word upholds the dignity of every individual. Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.

Marriage is designed by God. And it can be both beautiful and difficult. Many Christian couples might feel as though their marriage is unredeemable. But John McGee and Scott Kedersha encouraged struggling marriages with the redemptive work of the gospel at our National Conference. Check out their ministry here. Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast.