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 episo...
Feb 14, 2020•39 min•Ep. 178
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 Ashlyn Ashlyn lives in Tallahassee, Florida, an...
Feb 07, 2020•41 min•Ep. 177
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 grou...
Jan 31, 2020•41 min•Ep. 176
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 Content Increasing religious persecution in China ...
Jan 24, 2020•34 min•Ep. 175
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 ...
Jan 17, 2020•29 min•Ep. 174
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.
Jan 14, 2020•28 min•Ep. 173
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.
Jan 08, 2020•19 min•Ep. 172
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.
Dec 31, 2019•18 min•Ep. 171
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.
Dec 24, 2019•35 min•Ep. 170
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.
Dec 17, 2019•26 min•Ep. 169
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.
Dec 10, 2019•32 min•Ep. 168
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.
Dec 03, 2019•31 min•Ep. 167
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.
Nov 19, 2019•46 min•Ep. 166
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.
Nov 12, 2019•46 min•Ep. 165
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.
Nov 05, 2019•38 min•Ep. 164
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.
Oct 29, 2019•31 min•Ep. 163
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.
Oct 22, 2019•22 min•Ep. 162
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 ....
Oct 15, 2019•52 min•Ep. 161
In our current culture, where same-sex marriage is normalized and celebrated, there are helpful and unhelpful ways to respond. Russell Moore shares, with convictional kindness, how you can prepare your church for a same-sex marriage culture.
Sep 24, 2019•38 min•Ep. 160
Children are captivated by the extraordinary, the dazzling, and the spectacular, and the gospel is the most wondrous of all. At our national conference, Andrew Peterson shares how we can feed the imagination and wonder of our children with the beauty of the gospel.
Sep 10, 2019•27 min•Ep. 159
Steven Harris, Paige Cunningham, Tim Goeglein, and Dr. Freda Bush combine their expertise to discuss the undercover Planned Parenthood videos and what implications we can expect.
Sep 03, 2019•45 min•Ep. 158
Why do we seek to preserve religious liberty? Because every human being has intrinsic worth and is made in the image of God. Jennifer Marshall discusses how these fact affect our commitment to life, marriage, and religious liberty.
Aug 27, 2019•15 min•Ep. 157
How does the Christian’s view of God inform our understanding of the roles of husband and father? Andrew Walker hosts a panel discussion with Nathan Lino, John Powell, Erick Erickson, and Aaron Ivey on biblical manhood in marriage.
Aug 20, 2019•53 min•Ep. 156
Adoption, foster care, and special needs are all important areas that affect many families, and as a result, many churches. Kelly Rosati moderates a panel discussion on these topics between Lynnette Ezell, Herbie Newell, Palmer Williams, and Zack Pruitt at our National Conference.
Aug 13, 2019•32 min•Ep. 155
The Bible speaks directly to multi-ethnic ministry. God’s picture of eternal life is one of every tribe, tongue, and nation. Travis Wussow discusses this with Trillia Newbell, Juan Sanchez, Afhsin Ziafat, and Josh Smith at the Southern Baptist Convention Pre-Conference.
Aug 06, 2019•34 min•Ep. 154
Fatherlessness is the sad reality for many children in our society. And not having an example, they grow up not knowing what a father should be or how a father should act. More importantly, they find it hard to relate to God as Father because of their experience. In light of this, Eric Mason discusses the importance of fathers and how God as Father should shape leadership in the home.
Jul 30, 2019•31 min•Ep. 153
Marriage and children are a blessing, yet both can bring challenges and hardships. Instead of leading to frustration, these can lead to our sanctification. Randy Stinson addresses this and the culture of the family as he teaches us how to building a peaceful home. We hope you enjoy this message.
Jul 16, 2019•15 min•Ep. 152
How can Christians work to defend all life from womb to tomb? Dan Darling moderates a panel discussion on defining a holistic human dignity approach with Michael Wear, Matt Lewis, Kelly Rosati, and Karen Ellis at Evangelicals for Life 2019.
Jul 09, 2019•32 min•Ep. 151
Albert Mohler discusses the future of secular America at the Southern Baptist Convention Pre-Conference in Dallas, Texas.
Jul 02, 2019•41 min•Ep. 150
Immigration is a hot-button issue in the news and can bring out the best and worst in people. While the policy aspect is controversial, what shouldn’t be debatable is the need for Christians to care for the vulnerable. At Evangelicals for Life, Travis Wussow led a discussion between Jenny Yang, D.J. Jordan, and Noe Garcia called “Caring for the Stranger: Immigrants, Refugees, and the Response of the Church.”
Jun 25, 2019•29 min•Ep. 149
