ERLC Podcast

In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss reopening churches, Mother’s Day, a growing mental health crisis,  Nicolas Cage Cast as Tiger King Joe Exotic, and mini pancakes. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece from Jared Kennedy with 12 things to consider with reopening children’s ministry, Eric Costanzo with 7 ways to serve our immigrant and refugee neighbors during a pandemic, and Alex Ward with 5 mothers who helped shaped Christian history. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Chelsea Sobolik for a conversation about life and ministry.   About Chelsea Chelsea 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: @chelspat ERLC Content Jared Kennedy with 12 things to consider when reopening your children's ministry. Daniel Patterson and Jenn Kintner with What should churches do as they consider reopening after the coronavirus? Eric Costanzo with 7 ways to serve our immigrant and refugee neighbors during a pandemic. Alex Ward with 5 mothers who helped shape Christian history. Culture A Message from President George W. Bush The Covid-19 Riddle: Why Does theVirus Wallop Some Places and Spare Others? The coronavirus pandemic is pushing America into a mental health crisis Don’t Forget the Other Pandemic Killing Thousands of Americans Illinois Governor Pritzker confirms churches will not be allowed to have services with more than 50 people until there is a vaccine A Georgia man was chased and killed while jogging, his mother says Supreme Court Arguments Resume — But With A Twist Supreme Court considers abortion mandate again Poland postpones presidential election 5.5 magnitude earthquake rattles Puerto Rico, damages buildings in Ponce North Korea says Kim Jong Un made public appearance Nicolas Cage Cast as Tiger King Joe Exotic in New TV Series Future Of Live Music Could Be Drive-In Concerts Lunchroom   Lindsay: Grimes and Elon Musk's choice of baby name might not be accepted in California Josh: Mini Pancakes, How religious liberty made me a Baptist: Part 1 and Part 2 Brent: LifeWay Church Assistance Package ERLC Inbox   Q: Our church is thinking through what steps we need to take to begin re-opening and holding services again. What recommendations do you have? Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC @jbwester @LeatherwoodTN @LindsNicolet Sponsors   Talking Points: Abortion by Dr Lizzie Ling and Vaughan Roberts (The Good Book Company) ERLC Highlights - subscribe for curated content from the ERLC’s editors delivered straight to your inbox

In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss facemask requirements, unemployment rates, cats with Coronavirus, and Zoom fatigue. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece from Casey B. Hough on 3 ways to lead Christ’s sheep through the valley of the shadow of COVID-19, Ericka Andersen on quarantine as an opportunity for churches emerging stronger, and Josh Wester on why religious liberty is so important to Baptists. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Dan Darling for a conversation about life and ministry.   About Dan Daniel Darling is the Vice President for Communications for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention (ERLC). Dan is a bestselling author of several books, including Teen People of the Bible, Crash Course, iFaith, Real, Activist Faith, The Original Jesus, The Dignity Revolution, The Characters of Christmas and the forthcoming, A Way With Words, releasing in September 2020. He is the general editor, along with Trillia Newbell, of a small group study on racial reconciliation, The Church and the Racial Divide and is a contributor to The Worldview Study Bible and The Couples Devotional Bible. Dan has served churches in Illinois and Tennessee. He and his wife Angela have four children and reside in the Nashville area. They attend Green Hill Church in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, where Dan serves as Pastor of Teaching and Discipleship. Twitter: @dandarling ERLC Content ​​Casey B. Hough with 3 ways to lead Christ’s sheep through the valley of the shadow of COVID-19 Ericka Andersen with The quarantine is an opportunity for churches to emerge stronger Josh Wester with Why is religious liberty so important to Baptists? Defending a good doctrine Culture Cellphone data shows coronavirus kept churchgoers at home in every state on Easter NPR: 73% Of Inmates At An Ohio Prison Test Positive For Coronavirus Texas, as an example, is reportedly looking at cuts as deep as 20% to the state budget. CNN: These are the states that require you to wear a face mask in public Perhaps a preview of things to come: VP Pence speaking at the US Air Force Academy graduation. Trump to Temporarily Halt Immigration Into the U.S. Amid Coronavirus Crisis Another 4.4 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits Some citizens are looking to leave places like NYC Two cats in New York are first pets known to have coronavirus in the US 1 big thing: The Zoom fatigue is real Last night, the NFL draft went virtual amid coronavirus pandemic McDonald's is giving first responders and healthcare workers free 'Thank You meals' Lunchroom   Lindsay: New show called The Chosen: The First Original Series About Jesus Christ  Josh: Stunt guy video  Brent: Helpful explainer from the NY Times: Is the Virus on My Clothes? My Shoes? My Hair? My Newspaper? ERLC Inbox   Q: There’s been a lot of conversation about Christians and the 2020 election. What resources would you recommend for Christians to think about this issue?  Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC @jbwester @LeatherwoodTN @LindsNicolet Sponsors   Where is God in a Coronavirus World? by John Lennox (The Good Book Company) ERLC Highlights - subscribe for curated content from the ERLC’s editors delivered straight to your inbox

In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss facemask requirements, unemployment rates, cats with Coronavirus, and Zoom fatigue. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece from Casey B. Hough on 3 ways to lead Christ’s sheep through the valley of the shadow of COVID-19, Ericka Andersen on quarantine as an opportunity for churches emerging stronger, and Josh Wester on why religious liberty is so important to Baptists. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Dan Darling for a conversation about life and ministry.   About Dan Daniel Darling is the Vice President for Communications for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention (ERLC). Dan is a bestselling author of several books, including Teen People of the Bible, Crash Course, iFaith, Real, Activist Faith, The Original Jesus, The Dignity Revolution, The Characters of Christmas and the forthcoming, A Way With Words, releasing in September 2020. He is the general editor, along with Trillia Newbell, of a small group study on racial reconciliation, The Church and the Racial Divide and is a contributor to The Worldview Study Bible and The Couples Devotional Bible. Dan has served churches in Illinois and Tennessee. He and his wife Angela have four children and reside in the Nashville area. They attend Green Hill Church in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, where Dan serves as Pastor of Teaching and Discipleship. Twitter: @dandarling ERLC Content ​​Casey B. Hough with 3 ways to lead Christ’s sheep through the valley of the shadow of COVID-19 Ericka Andersen with The quarantine is an opportunity for churches to emerge stronger Josh Wester with Why is religious liberty so important to Baptists? Defending a good doctrine Culture Cellphone data shows coronavirus kept churchgoers at home in every state on Easter NPR: 73% Of Inmates At An Ohio Prison Test Positive For Coronavirus Texas, as an example, is reportedly looking at cuts as deep as 20% to the state budget. CNN: These are the states that require you to wear a face mask in public Perhaps a preview of things to come: VP Pence speaking at the US Air Force Academy graduation. Trump to Temporarily Halt Immigration Into the U.S. Amid Coronavirus Crisis Another 4.4 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits Some citizens are looking to leave places like NYC Two cats in New York are first pets known to have coronavirus in the US 1 big thing: The Zoom fatigue is real Last night, the NFL draft went virtual amid coronavirus pandemic McDonald's is giving first responders and healthcare workers free 'Thank You meals' Lunchroom   Lindsay: New show called The Chosen: The First Original Series About Jesus Christ  Josh: Stunt guy video  Brent: Helpful explainer from the NY Times: Is the Virus on My Clothes? My Shoes? My Hair? My Newspaper? ERLC Inbox   Q: There’s been a lot of conversation about Christians and the 2020 election. What resources would you recommend for Christians to think about this issue?  Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC @jbwester @LeatherwoodTN @LindsNicolet Sponsors   Where is God in a Coronavirus World? by John Lennox (The Good Book Company) ERLC Highlights – subscribe for curated content from the ERLC’s editors delivered straight to your inbox

In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss what sports will be coming back first, SNL’s new set up for social distancing, Apple’s new budget iPhone, government restrictions and religious liberty. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece from Joe Carter on When will our church buildings reopen, Aaron Mercer on coronavirus testing international religious freedom, Melissa Affolter and Jonathan Holmes on how to help the rise of domestic abuse, and Jeff Pickering with a Q&A for churches on government restrictions with a religious liberty attorney. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by John Inazu for a conversation about life and ministry.   About John   John Inazu is the Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law and Religion at Washington University in St. Louis. He is the author of  Liberty's Refuge: The Forgotten Freedom of Assembly and Confident Pluralism: Surviving and Thriving Through Deep Difference, and he authored Uncommon Ground with Tim Keller. You can follow him on Twitter: @JohnInazu ERLC Content Joe Carter with When will our church buildings reopen?  Aaron Mercer with The coronavirus pandemic is testing international religious freedom commitments Melissa Affolter and Jonathan Holmes with How to help during the rise of domestic abuse due to social isolation Jeff Pickering with A Q&A for churches on government restrictions with a religious liberty attorney: Navigating the tension between church and state during a pandemic Culture   Deadly tornadoes sweep across the South on Easter Sunday Amazon announced it is now “creating an additional 75,000 jobs to help serve customers during this unprecedented time.” Universities begin considering canceling in-person classes until 2021 22 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits in the last four weeks Large pork processing facility in the US is closing until further notice Walmart CEO says we’re in the ‘hair color’ phase of panic buying Highest one-day death count since coronavirus outbreak in US EU countries take first cautious steps out of coronavirus lockdown South Koreans head to the polls despite coronavirus outbreak Apple unveils new budget iPhone PGA Tour to announce June restart to 2020 season MLB’s plan to have 30 teams in Arizona XFL files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Wisdom from Tom Hanks for cast aways and neighbors during the pandemic ‘SNL’ airs new episode from cast’s homes Lunchroom   Lindsay: Getty Family Hymn Sing LIVE - every Tuesday at 7:15 PM CT Josh: T4G | Southeastern Symposium Brent: You Probably Need a Haircut ERLC Inbox   Q: What do I do if my church thinks our religious freedoms are being threatened? Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC @jbwester @LeatherwoodTN @LindsNicolet Sponsors   Where is God in a Coronavirus World? by John Lennox (The Good Book Company) ERLC Highlights - subscribe for curated content from the ERLC’s editors delivered straight to your inbox

In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss what sports will be coming back first, SNL’s new set up for social distancing, Apple’s new budget iPhone, government restrictions and religious liberty. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece from Joe Carter on When will our church buildings reopen, Aaron Mercer on coronavirus testing international religious freedom, Melissa Affolter and Jonathan Holmes on how to help the rise of domestic abuse, and Jeff Pickering with a Q&A for churches on government restrictions with a religious liberty attorney. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by John Inazu for a conversation about life and ministry.   About John   John Inazu is the Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law and Religion at Washington University in St. Louis. He is the author of  Liberty's Refuge: The Forgotten Freedom of Assembly and Confident Pluralism: Surviving and Thriving Through Deep Difference, and he authored Uncommon Ground with Tim Keller. You can follow him on Twitter: @JohnInazu ERLC Content Joe Carter with When will our church buildings reopen?  Aaron Mercer with The coronavirus pandemic is testing international religious freedom commitments Melissa Affolter and Jonathan Holmes with How to help during the rise of domestic abuse due to social isolation Jeff Pickering with A Q&A for churches on government restrictions with a religious liberty attorney: Navigating the tension between church and state during a pandemic Culture   Deadly tornadoes sweep across the South on Easter Sunday Amazon announced it is now “creating an additional 75,000 jobs to help serve customers during this unprecedented time.” Universities begin considering canceling in-person classes until 2021 22 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits in the last four weeks Large pork processing facility in the US is closing until further notice Walmart CEO says we’re in the ‘hair color’ phase of panic buying Highest one-day death count since coronavirus outbreak in US EU countries take first cautious steps out of coronavirus lockdown South Koreans head to the polls despite coronavirus outbreak Apple unveils new budget iPhone PGA Tour to announce June restart to 2020 season MLB’s plan to have 30 teams in Arizona XFL files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Wisdom from Tom Hanks for cast aways and neighbors during the pandemic ‘SNL’ airs new episode from cast’s homes Lunchroom   Lindsay: Getty Family Hymn Sing LIVE – every Tuesday at 7:15 PM CT Josh: T4G | Southeastern Symposium Brent: You Probably Need a Haircut ERLC Inbox   Q: What do I do if my church thinks our religious freedoms are being threatened? Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC @jbwester @LeatherwoodTN @LindsNicolet Sponsors   Where is God in a Coronavirus World? by John Lennox (The Good Book Company) ERLC Highlights – subscribe for curated content from the ERLC’s editors delivered straight to your inbox

In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss Bernie Sanders ending his presidential bid, an important ruling on abortion, Queen Elizabeth’s speech on COVID-19, more laughs from the Cuomo brothers, and a very different looking Easter. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece from Alex Ward on coronavirus and Holy Week, Chelsea Sobolik on the pandemic’s effects on the vulnerable, and Stephen Grcevich on the church and mental health concerns during this crisis. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by the ERLC’s Catherine Parks for a conversation about life and ministry.   About Catherine   Catherine Parks has loved reading biographies since she was a kid. When she's not reading, she loves playing volleyball and basketball, traveling with her family, and helping lead worship for her church. She's the author of Empowered and Real: The Surprising Secret to Deeper Relationships and lives in Nashville, Tenn., with her husband, two children, and a cute dog named Ollie. You can follow her on Twitter: @CathParks ERLC Content Alex Ward on What Holy Week reminds us of in the midst of a pandemic Chelsea Patterson Sobolik on How the coronavirus is affecting vulnerable children: And how Christians can help  Stephen Grcevich with How churches can promote mental health through the coronavirus pandemic PLUS: Dan Darling in National Review and Russell Moore in Christianity Today (on Easter Sunday) Culture   A new White House Press Secretary Wisconsin’s complicated primary Bernie drops out Ruling: Abortions are not essential services Are abortions essential during coronavirus?  U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson out of ICU after COVID-19 infection The Queen’s speech: “We Will Succeed” Pandas in isolation, Tigers contracting coronavirus, & Dogs, cats, and Covid-19 Tyler Perry buys groceries for seniors at 44 locations in Atlanta Celebs at Lakewood for Easter Sunday John Kransinski’s second round of good news The Cuomo brothers make America laugh, again Lunchroom   Lindsay: A Loving Life by Paul Miller Josh: All the feels: gas prices, food fights, and Cracker Barrel Brent: A review of TV pundits’ home decor ERLC Inbox   Q: I’m a parent trying to reinforce the Bible’s view of sex with my children who are finishing high school next year. Are there any resources you would recommend or certain things I should be thinking about? Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC @jbwester @LeatherwoodTN @LindsNicolet Sponsors   Where is God in a Coronavirus World? by John Lennox (The Good Book Company) ERLC Highlights - subscribe for curated content from the ERLC’s editors delivered straight to your inbox

In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent talk about the extension of social distancing, staggering unemployment numbers, the rise of Zoom bombing, and the brothers who won’t stop making America laugh. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece from Scott James on praying for medical providers, Lieryn Barnett on caring for your mental health, Aaron Mercer on international religious freedom, and Russell Moore on how churches should think through pursuing SBA-backed loans available through the CARES Act. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Jen Wilkin for a conversation about life and ministry. About Jen Jen Wilkin is a wife, a mother of four, and an advocate for women to love God with their minds through the faithful study of his Word. She writes, speaks, and teaches women the Bible. Jen is the author of multiple books including None Like Him, Women of the Word, and In His Image. She and her family are based at The Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas. You can follow her on Twitter: @jenniferwilkin ERLC Content Scott James with Six ways you can pray for medical providers Lieryn Barnett on 3 suggestions for keeping your mental health in check during COVID-19 Aaron Mercer with Are U.S.-India relations good for religious freedom? Russell Moore with Do SBA-backed loans violate the separation of church and state? Culture 6.5 million people file for unemployment. Nearly ten million have filed in the last two weeks Social distancing extended until April 30th Joe Diffie passes away from Covid-19 + Ellis Marsalis at 85 The DNC delayed until August Are abortions essential during coronavirus?  Zoom announces steps for call security Southern Baptists donate masks, supplies State Conventions gather to pray virtually Facebook gives $100 million for local reporting The rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympics are set to open on July 23, 2021 Dolly Parton, the Queen of Tennessee, giving a million dollars to Vanderbilt medical center The Cuomo brothers make America laugh  Lunchroom Lindsay: The Mandalorian (Disney+) Josh: The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible by Jared Kennedy Brent: John Krazinski crowdsources good news on instagram   ERLC Inbox Q: I’ve heard about the loans available to churches through the CARES Act. Is this something you recommend? And how can I learn more?  Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC @jbwester @LeatherwoodTN @LindsNicolet Sponsors Where is God in a Coronavirus World? by John Lennox (The Good Book Company) The Weekly - ERLC’s rundown of news and culture delivered to your inbox every Friday

In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent talk about life in isolation, the Olympics being postponed, the latest in the Democratic primary, and how much most of us are missing baseball. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece from Brad Hambrick on talking to your kids about COVID-19, Brandt and Jill Waggoner on loving your neighbor during social distancing, Daryl Crouch on local churches stepping up during a crisis, and the Russell Moore’s content on religious liberty and love of neighbor. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Charles Smith for a conversation about life and ministry. About Charles Charles Smith is assistant professor of leadership and vice president for institutional relations at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College in Kansas City, Mo. You can follow him on Twitter: @Charleswsmithjr ERLC Content Brad Hambrick with 4 principles to remember when talking to your children about coronavirus conversation, not a monologue; answer child’s questions, not your priorities; grapevine effect; remember body language. Brandt and Jill Waggoner with 7 ways to love our neighbors while socially distanced Blood banks; food for school children; check on neighbors Daryl Crouch with 3 ways the local church is ready for challenging times Just as hospitals are built to treat sick people and schools are built to educate uneducated people, churches exist to give hope and help to people who need hope and help. Russell Moore with God Doesn’t Want Us to Sacrifice the Old and Does it violate religious liberty to close churches over coronavirus? Culture U.S. Biden operating from home; Bernie still wants to debate Cuomo becoming a media star for a nation stuck at home Yuval Levin: A Hard Pause, Soft Start Companies are hiring $2 trillion COVID-19 rescue package passes the Senate unanimously. Religion SBC cancelled for first time in 75 years.  Lousiana Baptists stepping up big time in fight against virus. International Olympics postponed to 2021 Satellite images of cities before and after Drive up worship services are a thing Miscellaneous  No baseball. So sad.  Logo problems: The Rams vs. Angelo State. Who was first?  Lunchroom Lindsay: A group of Nashville studio singers perform an epic cell phone choir Josh: 3 fun things from the internet Enneagram 8 meme Peloton joke Kitchen contraption Brent: Dr. Robert George plays the banjo   ERLC Inbox Q: An interacial couple is getting married in our church? Some members have threatened to leave if this happens. What should we do?  Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC @jbwester @LeatherwoodTN @LindsNicolet Sponsors Where is God in a Coronavirus World? by John Lennox (The Good Book Company) The Weekly - ERLC’s rundown of news and culture delivered to your inbox every Friday

In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent talk about coronavirus and quarantines, the latest in the Democratic primary, and some good news to end your week. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece from Joe Carter on reading the news with discernment, Dane Hays on talking to your kids about COVID-19, and the ERLC’s reading recommendations during social distancing. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Dr. Scott James, an infectious disease specialist, for a conversation about coronavirus and his new children’s book. About Dr. James Scott James serves as an Elder at The Church at Brook Hills. He and his wife, Jaime, have four children and live in Birmingham, Ala, where he works as a pediatric physician. He is the author of two family worship books (The Expected One: Anticipating All of Jesus in the Advent; Mission Accomplished: A Two-Week Family Easter Devotional), as well as illustrated children's books, including The Littlest Watchman (The Good Book Company, 2017) and his latest book, Where Is Wisdom? (B&H). ERLC Content Joe Carter with How to read the news with discernment “Guard your mind,” “Consume less news”  Dane Hays with How to talk to your kids about coronavirus What kind of memories are you building, even now, for your children and loved ones about the coronavirus outbreak of 2020? Thirty years from now, my prayer is they will they speak of things like more family time, serving others, and most importantly, hearing about the love and goodness of Christ. Melissa Affolter with What I’ve learned from working with survivors of abuse and trauma: The power of story and community in healing Jason Thacker with Reading recommendations during the coronavirus shutdown.  Culture This week marked the first day of Spring! Politics Biden vs. Bernie; Bill Weld suspends campaign; campaigns uses texting instead of door-to-door; Mitch McConnell uses campaign to deliver groceries and Chick-fil-A  Election results! Joe Biden has won the Florida, Arizona and Illinois Democratic primaries, giving him what is increasingly becoming an insurmountable delegate lead over Bernie Sanders Coronavirus Widespread alarm and misinformation, we recommend you follow live updates on COVID-19 from The Washington Post Pulling out all the stops to stem the tide, churches, schools, and major events across the nation are delayed, cancelled, or moving online. CoronaChaos leads to CoronaQuiet across the globe: France, Spain, Germany join Italy on lockdown; Sources expect UK to join this weekend. San Francisco locking down  Widespread testing finally here . . . with issues. Big companies hiring right now:  Amazon “We are opening 100,000 new full and part-time positions across the U.S. in our fulfillment centers and delivery network to meet the surge in demand from people relying on Amazon’s service during this stressful time, particularly those most vulnerable to being out in public.  Kroger “Kroger plans to hire 10,000 additional workers in the coming weeks to help stock and clean stores.  “Applicants can visit jobs.kroger.com to apply.  Wal-Mart “Walmart (NYSE:WMT) plans to hire 500 more truck drivers for its private fleet, primarily on the East and West Coasts, to help meet the increased demand from its growing e-commerce business. Ford and General Motors are looking into making medical equipment including ventilators that could help combat the novel coronavirus outbreak. Economic projections don’t look so good; Fed moves Economic forecasts look really dire. Bailouts likely coming for industries Phase II – passed on Wednesday Phase III coming – "Phase 3" deal that would pump an additional $1 trillion into the economy. Movies go online instead of theater The SEC cancelled…

In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent talk about the coronavirus upending life all over the U.S., justice in the case of Harvey Weinstein, the results of Big Tuesday, and NASA’s new Mars rover Perseverance. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece from Courtney Reissig on parenting and work, Neal Hardin on LGBT issues at BYU, and Russell Moore’s article “Don’t Quarantine the Great Commission.” Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Dr. Randy Davis for a brief conversation about life and ministry. About Dr. Davis Dr. Randy C. Davis became the executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board in 2010 after 34 years of pastoral ministry, serving churches in Mississippi and Tennessee. Davis is a graduate of William Carey College, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and Southern Baptist Center for Biblical Studies. Davis and wife, Jeanne, have two adult daughters, Wendy and Beth, and four grandchildren. ERLC Content Understanding how men and women approach parenting and work: A new study reveals many women prefer working part time by Courtney Reissig “What this study does is provide us with the freedom to divide care and work according to what works for our family, while also showing us that mothers and fathers care both about the home and the marketplace.” Explainer: BYU removes section from honor code about homosexual behavior by Neal Hardin “The cultural pressure to change stances on the vast array of LGBTQ issues is being brought to bear on every Christian institution, and it won’t stop. Because of this, Christians need to know how to think through these issues well.” How meeting practical needs helps vulnerable families: A family restoration success story by Lindsey Teat Don’t Quarantine the Great Commission by Russell Moore Culture Coronavirus Widespread alarm and misinformation, we recommend you follow live updates on Covid-19 from the Washington Post Pulling out all the stops to stem the tide, churches, schools, and major events across the nation are delayed, cancelled, or moving online. The NCAA has cancelled both the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, the NBA and NHL have suspended play, and the MLB has ceased operations and delayed opening day. International Russian moves toward extending Vladimir Putin rule until 2036 North Korea launches rockets to test missiles Politics & Culture Joe Biden wins big, becomes the presumptive nominee  Harvey Weinstein faces justice, sentenced to 23 years in prison Has marriage become a luxury good? On the Lighter Side Mars rover gets a new name -- Perseverance Spring football (may) begin soon for the  SEC Lunchroom Brent: Thriftbooks.com - so you can read if you happen to be quarantined. Lindsay: W.H.O. let the dogs out - a little levity for these anxious days. Josh: Pagans and Christians in the City: Culture Wars from the Tiber to the Potomac- a fun history of Christians, culture wars, and the conflict between the immanent and the sacred. ERLC Mailbag Q: Is it okay for a husband and wife to be celibate within marriage?  Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC @jbwester @LeatherwoodTN @LindsNicolet Sponsors Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With  by Sam Allberry (The Good Book Company) The Weekly - ERLC’s rundown of news and culture delivered to your inbox every Friday

In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent talk about an abortion case at the Supreme Court, coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading in the U.S., tornadoes in Tennessee, Joe Biden’s comeback, and rumors about Ed Sheeran. And don’t miss Lindsay’s rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a Q&A with infectious disease specialist Scott James M.D. about how to prepare for coronavirus, a piece from Rebecca McLaughlin on winsome apologetics, and our explainer on ethical concerns about research using fetal tissue. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Jason Thacker for a brief conversation about faith and technology. About Jason Jason Thacker is the author of The Age of AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity. He serves as the Creative Director and an Associate Research Fellow at The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. He is a graduate of The University of Tennessee in Knoxville and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. His writing has been featured at The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, and many other outlets. He is married to Dorie and they have two sons. You can follow him on Twitter: @jasonthacker ERLC Content The state of Louisiana is right to protect women The Supreme Court hears oral arguments in June Medical Services v. Russo by Jeff Pickering Plus: Chelsea Patterson Sobolik’s CBN interview about the case How can we engage in apologetics with gentleness and respect? by Rebecca McLaughlin Explainer: Federal government creates ethics advisory board for human fetal tissue research A Q&A on coronavirus with an infectious disease specialist by Lindsay Nicolet & Brent Leatherwood Culture Coronavirus IMB forms a coronavirus task force California, Florida declare states of emergency Surgeon General says stop buying masks Conferences and events being cancelled due to COVID-19 New James Bond film premiere pushed back to November Tennessee's first case; 18 states now with confirmed cases International U.S. reaches agreement with the Taliban Colombia maintains current abortion restrictions SBC/Religion Tornado outbreak in Tennessee; SBC/TBMB responds Cooperative Program giving remains slightly ahead of last year Guidestone elects first black woman as trustee chair Bryant Wright named new president of Send Relief  Politics Super Tuesday — Biden catapults into pole position; two man race Wild swings in the stock market On the Lighter Side Former Dallas Cowboys QB and CBS analyst Tony Romo just GOT PAID.  No, there isn’t an Ed Sheeran impersonator performing at churches in Ohio   Lunchroom Brent: Mike Trout wins Topgolf forever (USA Today) Lindsay: Arm & Hammer Advance White  (seriously) And . . . Happy Birthday, sweet Marian Josh: The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics-- get the audio version.   ERLC Resource A Human Voice: The Mystery of Life in an Age of Machines by Russell Moore  Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC @jbwester @LeatherwoodTN @LindsNicolet Sponsors Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With  by Sam Allberry (The Good Book Company) The Weekly - ERLC’s rundown of news and culture delivered to your inbox every Friday

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 Content Who 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 Humanity The 2,411 hoarded remains in Indiana were murdered human beings by Todd E. Brady Since 1973, over 61 million human lives have been killed by abortion in America. The Indiana attorney general described the hoarding of 2,411 human remains “horrifying to anyone with normal sensibilities.” Over 61 million murders is horrifying. In fact, let us remember that the murder of merely one human being is nothing less than horrifying. (Video) How can churches help those who have experienced trauma? by Diane Langberg (Podcast) Senate prepares to vote on two pro-life by Capitol Conversations Both Pro-life bills before the Senate Wednesday failed. Pain Capable: 53 yeas, 44 nays Born-Alive: 56 yeas, 41 nays "It ought to be a national scandal that the U.S. Senate failed to advance either of these basic and common-sense bills that would protect human life.” - Russell Moore (Press Release) ERLC's international pro-life work takes focus to Northern Ireland  Culture   International Is Coronavirus on the verge of becoming a pandemic? New cases in California and Brazil. Japan to close schools. Watching developments in Italy. Will it affect the Tokyo Olympics in Summer 2020? How International churches handled Ash Wednesday.  Vice President Pence heading up the US government response.  The temp in Antarctica hit 70 degrees last week. Faith Justin Bieber’s interview about his faith Culture Nevada caucuses happened and Bernie Sanders won handily.  South Carolina primary coming this week.  South Carolina debate recap. Bloomberg has Bloom-billions! Super Tuesday looms on March 3rd. Basketball superstar Dwayne Wade/actress Gabrielle Union's child came out as transgender. Resource: God and Transgender Debate by Andrew …

Show Notes   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 Wear Study 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)    Lunchroom   ​Brent: Some Men Just Like the Fight by Jared Wilson (TGC) We live in crucial times for the church, especially in the West. There are skirmishes a’plenty, opportunities every day to go to war with our neighbors, with our brethren, with every Twitter rando with an itchy keyboard finger. We are called to wage relentless war on our sin (Heb. 4:12) and the spiritual powers of wickedness (Eph. 6:12). But not every invitation to battle with flesh and blood ought to be accepted. And rarely should such invitations be given. ​Lindsay: #doppelgangerchallenge ​Josh: Piercing Heaven: Prayers of the Puritans   ERLC Resource   Making Disciples who Engage the Culture by Robby Gallaty      Connect with us on Twitter   @ERLC @jbwester @LeatherwoodTN @LindsNicolet   Subscribe   iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in   Sponsors   Jesus and the Very Big Surprise by Randall Goodgame The Church and the Racial Divide by Trevor Atwood, Eds. Trillia Newbell and Dan Darling The Weekly - ERLC’s rundown of news and culture delivered to your inbox every Friday

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 Trillia Trillia 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: @trillianewbell ERLC Content What Christians think—and what the Bible says—about criminal justice reform by Heather Rice-Minus What 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 Humanity What the coronavirus reveals about the deeper disease of China’s government by Drew Griffin What 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 what Joaquin Phoenix does (CNN/Today) CP Giving is up; thanks to faithful Southern Baptists (BP) The XFL opened (The Ringer) New Hampshire final results (WGBH) The upcoming  Nevada debate on Feb 19 (NYT) Lunchroom Brent: Real Clear Politics Lindsay: The Nuclear Family Was a Mistake The family structure we’ve held up as the cultural ideal for the past half century has been a catastrophe for many. It’s time to figure out better ways to live together. Josh: Influencers in the Wild; The Internal Monologue ERLC Resource All God’s Children: Growing Kids who Embrace a Biblical View of Racial Unity by Afshin Ziafat   Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC @jbwester @LeatherwoodTN @LindsNicolet This episode was sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of Jesus and the Very Big Surprise, a new children’s storybook by well-known singer and TV presenter Randall Goodgame. You can find out more here. 

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, 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. Reddy Are we free to disagree? Biblical sexual ethics, religious liberty, and Title IX at Fuller Theological Seminary by Casey B. Hough Culture Coronavirus (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 List Interpreter of Maladies - Jhumpa Lahiri The Deep Things of God - Fred Sanders The Dutch House - Ann Patchett The Year of Magical Thinking - Joan Didion Every Good Endeavor - Timothy Keller  Lunchroom Lindsay: Nashville couple mistaken for Bradys Brent: Eroding Trust in Elections after Iowa. Between 2000 and 2012, the share of Americans who said they were confident that the country’s vote was being counted fairly plunged from about 50 percent to 20 percent. Josh: Smart Park Commercial. ERLC Resource The Church on the Margins: The Gospel and the World’s Most Vulnerable by Mindy Belz   Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC @jbwester @LeatherwoodTN @LindsNicolet