In today's episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, William Wolfe provides on update on Brent Leatherwood's resignation from the SBC's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. –––––– Follow Center for Baptist Leadership across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/BaptistLeaders Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/people/Center-For-Baptist-Leadership/61556762144277/ Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/c-6157089 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@CenterforBaptistLeadership Webs...
Aug 02, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 41
In today's episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Grant Castleberry, Senior Pastor of The King's Chapel, to share personal stories about John MacArthur, his life, and legacy. Grant Castleberry is the senior pastor of The King’s Chapel, Raleigh, NC and the president and founder of Unashamed Truth Ministries. Grant is a regular contributor to Tabletalk Magazine and the author of the forthcoming, The Honor of God published by Ligonier Ministries. Grant an...
Jul 18, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 40
In today's episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Robert Burns, Mayor of Monroe in North Carolina, to discuss political persecution for being an outspoken Christian leader. Robert Burns is the Mayor of Monroe, North Carolina, elected in November 2023 after a historic coin-toss victory following a tied election with 970 votes. A Christian, husband, and father of six, Burns is a conservative Republican known for his outspoken leadership and commitment to...
Jul 12, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 39
In today's episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Ambassador Designee for International Religious Freedom at the State Department, former Congressman and Pastor, Mark Walker, to discuss the global fight for religious freedom, working with President Trump, and his service as a pastor and congressman. Mark Walker is an American politician and former pastor who served as a U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 6th congressional district from 2015 to 20...
Jul 09, 2025•34 min•Season 2Ep. 38
In today's episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Pastor Michael Clary to discuss the four groups within the SBC: the Platform, which controls the agenda; the Reformers, advocating for transparency and reform; the Loyalists, aspiring to join the Platform; and the Normies, ordinary pastors unaware of internal issues. Michael Clary is the Lead Pastor of Christ the King Church in Cincinnati, OH, co-founder of King’s Domain ministries, and author of God’s ...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 37
In today's part 2 episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, William Wolfe sits down with John Whitehead, an Attorney and ERLC Trustee to discuss the ongoing issues at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) under Brent Leatherwood's leadership. Whitehead lays out the facts of Kevin Smith's resignation, why Leatherwood was terminated only to be rehired, the lack of transparency and accountability within the ERLC, and most notability the board's reluctance to engage in good ...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 36
In today's episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, William Wolfe sits down with John Whitehead, an Attorney and ERLC Trustee to discuss the ongoing issues at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). Whitehead criticizes the lack of change since Russell Moore's departure, highlighting the commission's poor management, understaffing, and controversial actions, such as signing a letter opposing an abortion abolition bill and advocati...
Jun 07, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Keynote Address from SBC at a Crossroads, hosted by Center for Baptist Leadership and Founders Ministries at the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting. Show Notes: https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/cbl-at-sbc/ Megan Basham is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic and a culture reporter for The Daily Wire and a frequent contributor to Morning Wire. In her previous role as an entertainment editor and podcast co-host for World Magazine, she interviewed numerous A-list celebrities. She has also written for The W...
Jun 04, 2025•29 min•Season 2Ep. 34
In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Lewis Richerson, Lead Pastor of Woodlawn Baptist Church, to discuss the state of the SBC heading into the annual meeting, issues with the ERLC, the need for financial transparency, and also theological clarity through the law amendment. Show Notes: https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/cbl-at-sbc/ Pastor Lewis came to Woodlawn in May 2012. He previously served at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in various capacities f...
Jun 02, 2025•36 min•Season 2Ep. 33
In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Scott Colter, Chairman & CEO of The Danbury Institute, to discuss SBC 2025, why and how Christians should engage in politics, and the upcoming Life and Liberty Forum at the Southern Baptist Convention which will feature key speakers and discussions on religious liberty and abortion. Scott Colter is the Chairman and CEO of The Danbury Institute. The Danbury Institute is an association of churches, Christians, and organization...
May 31, 2025•45 min•Season 2Ep. 32
In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Mark Harris, United States Congressman (R-NC), Pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, and former North Carolina State Baptist Convention president, to discuss the SBC's drift towards "wokeism," why Christians must engage in politics, and the need for a spiritual awakening to restore American greatness. Dr. Harris accepted the call to come to Trinity Baptist Church in February of 2020. He earned his undergraduate degree from Appalachi...
May 30, 2025•28 min•Season 2Ep. 31
In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Dr. Willy Rice, Senior Pastor of Calvary Church in Clearwater, Florida, to discuss what has gone wrong with the ERLC, the need for renewed trust through financial transparency, the law amendment, and what's in store for this year's SBC annual meeting in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Willy Rice, and his wife, Cheryl, are invested in building relationships to bring people to dynamic life in Christ! Willy has pastored churches in the south ea...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Join William Wolfe for today's special LIVE episode on the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, featuring Pastor Chase Davis, who provides an update on the movement to stop HB1312 in the Colorado Legislature. J. Chase Davis (M.Div, Th.M, Denver Seminary) is Lead Pastor of Ministry of The Well Church in Boulder, Colorado. Chase is married to Kim and they have two sons. He is the author of Trinitarian Formation: A Theology of Discipleship in Light of the Father, Son, and Spirit (2021). He also h...
May 02, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Join William Wolfe in today's episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast, featuring Rhett Burns, Pastor of First Baptist Church. William & Rhett to discuss why the Southern Baptist Convention is declining in the number of churches and financial giving, how to regain trust through financial transparency, and the importance of Rhett's motion for an amendment to the financial plan. Show Notes: https://sbctransparency.com/ Rhett began serving FBC Travelers Rest as senior pastor in July...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Join William Wolfe for a special LIVE episode for the Center for Baptist Leadership with Tom Ascol and Sam Webb to discuss Christianity Today's latest monstrosity. Show Notes: Christianity Today publishes "Was Jesus Crucified with Nails?" - https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/04/was-jesus-crucified-with-nails/ Original "uncorrected" Article from Internet Archive - https://web.archive.org/web/20250414203601/https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/04/was-jesus-crucified-with-nails/ Tom Ascol is ...
Apr 24, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Join William Wolfe for today's special LIVE episode for the Center for Baptist Leadership with special guests Chase Davis and Jeff Hunt to discuss the radical pro-abortion and anti-family agenda of Colorado Democrats. Jeff Hunt is Co-Hose of The Jeff and Bill Show on 710KNUS in Denver Colorado. He previously led the Western Conservative Summit, one of the largest gatherings of conservatives in the West as executive director of The Centennial Institute. Don't miss out – be a part of the dialogue ...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In Today's episode, William Wolfe sits down with Caleb Morell, Author of A Light on the Hill and Assistant Pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church, to unpack the faithful history of a baptist church in Washington DC from the 1860s till 2015 covering pastoral leadership, church discipline and bylaws, cultural battles, and more. Show Notes: Purchase A Light on the Hill – https://www.amazon.com/Light-Hill-Surprising-Influenced-Evangelicalism/dp/1433592894/?tag=thegospcoal-20 Caleb Morell is a histori...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In Today's episode, the Center for Baptist Leadership and Christ Over All host a special XSpaces conversation entitled, "Can the ERLC be Saved?" with special guests William Wolfe, Megan Basham, Jon Whitehead, Dave Mitzenmacher, David Schrock, John Michael LaRue, and Grant Newman. Share the X Spaces Event – https://x.com/i/spaces/1lDxLzwroDRGm Timestamps: 0:02:36 - Opening Prayer by David Schrock 0:05:16 - David Schrock explains Christ Overall's monthly theme on ERLC 0:11:01 - Megan Basham begins...
Apr 01, 2025•2 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at the Family Research Council, to discuss the state of the pro-life movement, challenges after the Dobbs decision, the federal vs. state debate, and Closson's new book "Life After Roe: Equipping Christians in the Fight for Life Today." Show Notes: Purchase "Life After Roe" – https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/life-after-roe-P005846462 Timestamps: 0:01:19 - Introductio...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe details his recent visit to the White House with President Trump for the Faith Office Policy Roundtable. Timestamps: 02:38 Overview of White House Faith Office 07:00 Concerns About Previous Administration: 10:00 Listening Session Details: 15:00 Pro-Life Policies and Personnel: 18:00 Immigration Policies and Family Protection 21:00 Religious Liberty and Global Support for Christians: 23:38 Meeting with President Trump 30:00 Reflections on the D...
Mar 20, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe is joined by Eric Teetsel, CEO of Center for Renewing America and 2006 Wheaton Alum, and Daniel Davis, Washington DC Communications Strategist and 2014 Wheaton Alum, to answer a very pressing question: "Has Wheaton Gone Woke?" #ForWheaton #WheatonCollege #RussVought #Alumni #EricTeetsel #DanielDavis ShowNotes: https://forwheaton.org/ https://firstthings.com/god-and-man-at-wheaton/ https://americanreformer.org/2025/02/closing-the-door-to-the-cl...
Feb 25, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe is joined by Nick Spencer, Director of Public Policy for The Family Foundation of Kentucky, and Daniel Strand, Professor of Ethics at the Air War College, to discuss Vice President JD Vance's recent comments on Christian principles, "ordo amoris," and the poor reactions from liberals and woke theologians. Nick Spencer serves as the Director of Policy for The Family Foundation, a nonprofit organization that stands for Kentucky families and the ...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In Today's LIVE episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe is joined by John Moody and Ethan Jago to debate biblical masculinity. John Moody is a farmer, homesteader, author, speaker, and activist who co-founded the Rogue Food Conference with Joel Salatin. The conference is an annual event that brings together innovative thinkers and passionate advocates to challenge the status quo of the food industry and promote local and sustainable food production. It showcases individuals and organizations t...
Feb 06, 2025•2 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe is joined by David Schrock, Pastor of Preaching at Occoquan Bible Church, and Joe Rigney, Associate Pastor at Christ Church and Author of "Leadership & Emotional Sabotage," to discuss Donald Trump's second Inauguration, the impact of his first week back in office and what's in store for the future. David Schrock is the Pastor of Preaching and Theology at Occoquan Bible Church (Woodbridge, Virginia). He is an Adjunct Professor of Systematic...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe is joined by Derrick Morgan, Executive Vice President of The Heritage Foundation, to discuss Derrick's journey from a non-religious upbringing to becoming a Southern Baptist leader. He highlights his early interest in politics, influenced by his pro-life views and basketball involvement. Morgan emphasizes the importance of excellence in work and the role of Christians in public policy. Derrick Morgan is Executive Vice President of The Heritage...
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe is joined by foreign policy expert Brandon Weichert to discuss everything going on in Syria. Watch the livestream here: Visit CenterForBaptistLeadership.org to learn more. Brandon J. Weichert is a former Congressional staffer and geopolitical analyst who is a contributor at The Washington Times, as well as at the Asia Times. He is the author of Winning Space: How America Remains a Superpower (Republic Book Publishers), Biohacked: China’s Race ...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Eric Teetsel, Executive Vice President of the Center for Renewing America to discuss the role of Christians in politics, the impact of Trump's public policy on immigration, trade, abortion, families, and what's at stake in the years to come. #WilliamWolfe #EricTeetsel #Evangelical #Immigration #FamilySeparation #Border #Trade #Tariffs #DonaldTrump #JoeBiden #2024 #TrumpAdministration Eric Teetsel most recently was Vice President...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In Today's LIVE episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with David Schrock & Steve Gentry to discuss why Christians must vote and what is at stake in the 2024 election. #WilliamWolfe #DavidSchrock #SteveGentry #Election #Trump #Harris #Abortion #Character #Values #Faith #Christian #Baptist #Vote #Results Steve Gentry, Ph.D. is the Lead Pastor of Village Church in Midlothian Virginia. He has an M.A. in Pastoral Counseling, M.Div. Theology and Apologetics, Th.M Christian Apologetic...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In Today's LIVE episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Pastor John Michael LaRue, who just returned from Western North Carolina, to update us on recovery efforts and continuing needs. #JohnMichaelLaRue #BaptistLeaders #HurricaneHelene #Relief #Donate #Support #Give Pastor John Michael and his sweet wife Amanda moved to Dayton in March of 2019 to become the lead pastor of The Bridge Church (then called FBC Miamisburg). John Michael's greatest passion is sharing the Good News of ...
Oct 07, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Troy Miller, President and CEO of the National Religious Broadcasters Association (NRB), to discuss faith and politics, the role of the pastorate, the history of the Black Robed Regiment, the infamous Johnson amendment, and why Christians must become more engaged in 2024 and beyond. #TroyMiller #NRB #NationalReligiousBroadcasters #Faith #Politics #Christianity #Baptist Read Troy's latest article on Evangelical voters: https://da...
Sep 24, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 12
