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SBC Executive Committee and task force negotiations, pregnant women and the COVID vaccine, and government shutdown Oct 01, 2021

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In this episode, Lindsay and Brent discuss the SBC Executive Committee extending task for negotiations, the CDC urging pregnant women to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Youtube cracking down on anti-vaccine misinformation videos, COVID cases falling by 25%, and the Senate reaching a last-minute deal to avoid a government shutdown. They also give a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jason Thacker with "Is Facebook discipling your church members? How technology is shaping the church and altering our worldview;" Catherine Parks with "What is the state of abortion around the world? An international round-up of recent legislative efforts regarding abortion;" and Jill Waggoner with "Mindy Belz helps Christians think about the Middle East: 9/11, suffering, and the hope we have in Jesus."

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Jason Thacker with Is Facebook discipling your church members? How technology is shaping the church and altering our worldview
Catherine Parks with What is the state of abortion around the world? An international round-up of recent legislative efforts regarding abortion
Jill Waggoner with Mindy Belz helps Christians think about the Middle East: 9/11, suffering, and the hope we have in Jesus

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Brent: Cracker Barrel rocking chair
Lindsay: For King and Country new song

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Mere Evangelism by Randy Newman | | C.S. Lewis was used by God in the conversions of countless people, but evangelism is an extraordinary task to most people. You may feel inadequate, but in this book evangelist Randy Newman skillfully helps us to apply some of the famous methods Lewis used in our own conversations with unbelievers, whatever their attitude towards the Christian faith.
Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer by Laura Wifler, co-founder of Risen Motherhood | | This beautifully illustrated Bible storybook takes children on a journey from the start of the Bible story to the end. Children will learn a biblical understanding of prayer, why it’s amazing, and that they can enjoy talking with God about anything, anytime, anywhere.

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Executive Committee trustee meeting recap, Pfizer boosters, and Chick-fil-A removed from KCI Sep 24, 2021

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In this episode, Lindsay and Brent recap the SBC Executive Committee trustee meeting, the FDA approval of Pfizer booster, Morman churches requiring masks, the United States special envoy to Haiti, how a woman with Down syndrom lost a court case against abortion, how marines rescued a woman trapped in flood, and why Chick-Fil-A was removed from the Kansas City airport. They also give a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Brad Hambrick with "What Joseph’s story teaches us about abuse, forgiveness, power differentials, and wisdom," Daniel Patterson with "How to approach parenting with wisdom, grit, and gospel focus: 4 helpful features of Full Circle Parenting," and Jason Thacker with "What online pornography debates teach us about morality and governance."

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Brad Hambrick with What Joseph’s story teaches us about abuse, forgiveness, power differentials, and wisdom
Daniel Patterson with How to approach parenting with wisdom, grit, and gospel focus: 4 helpful features of Full Circle Parenting
Jason Thacker with What online pornography debates teach us about morality and governance

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SBC EC responds to task force
EC members grieved by recent meeting; optimistic about path ahead
FDA gives approval to Pfizer's booster shot
Mormon Church to require masks
US Special Envoy to Haiti resigns amid deportations
Woman with Down syndrome losts court case against abortion law
Chick-fil-A removed from KCI Airport

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Brent: Marines rescue woman trapped in flood
Lindsay: Cruella

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The Death of Porn: Men of Integrity Building a World of Nobility. by Ray Ortlund || Pornography may seem inescapable, but God can free us from its destructive power. In this book, Ortlund writes six personal letters, as from a father to his son, giving hope to men who have been misled by porn into devaluing themselves and others. The Death of Porn inspires men to come together in new ways to fight the injustice of porn and build a world of nobility for every man and woman—for the sake of future generations. || Pick up a copy wherever books are sold or visit

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The toxicity of Instagram, USA gymnastics vs. FBI, and the new ERLC presidential profile Sep 17, 2021

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In this episode, Lindsay and Brent discuss how toxic instagram is for teens, how the FBI failed USA gymnastics, how 1 in every 500 U.S. residents have now died of COVID-19, California voters reject the governor recall, Texas judge agrees to consider a block of the Texas abortion ban, and the profile for the next ERLC president. They also give a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jason Thacker with “How can Christians navigate the digital public square? Introducing a new ERLC research project on ethics and religion for a technological society,” Jill Waggoner with “4 ways the church can serve Afghan and other refugee communities: An interview with a pastor born in Syria,” and Willis Deitz with “5 things I’ve learned about children’s ministry and volunteers.”

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Jason Thacker with How can Christians navigate the digital public square? Introducing a new ERLC research project on ethics and religion for a technological society
Jill Waggoner with 4 ways the church can serve Afghans and other refugee communities: An interview with a pastor born in Syria
Willis Deitz with 5 things I’ve learned about children’s ministry and volunteers

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Brent: All civilian space flight takes to the skies
Lindsay: Traveling with small children.

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The Death of Porn: Men of Integrity Building a World of Nobility. by Ray Ortlund || Pornography may seem inescapable, but God can free us from its destructive power. In this book, Ortlund writes six personal letters, as from a father to his son, giving hope to men who have

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U.S. withdraw from Afghanistan, Texas abortion ban, and Hurricane Ida aftermath Sep 03, 2021

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In this episode, Lindsay is joined by Chelsea Sobolik. They discuss Biden’s defense of his decision to withdraw from Afghanistan, how Christians can speak up for women in Afghanistan, the new Texas abortion ban, and what we are seeing in the aftermath of Hurrican Ida. They also give a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jordan Wootten with How the grace of Jesus enables us to say no to pornography: An interview with Ray Ortlund on The Death of Porn: Men of Integrity Building a World of Nobility, Herbie Newell with "3 ways Christians can remember the people of Haiti: Showing generosity to a joyful people amid tragedy," and O.S. Hawkins with "The legacy of George W. Truett: Pastor, builder, and defender of religious liberty."

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Biden defends decision to withdraw from Afghanistan
U.S. withdrawal leaves Afghan allies grappling with fear, anger and panic
Christians Must Speak Up for the Women of Afghanistan
Texas abortion ban goes into effect after justices fail to act
The Texas Heartbeat Bill Is a Preview of a Post-Roe World
The aftermath of Hurricane Ida
SBC ready to help following Hurricane Ida

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Chelsea: Full Focus Planner
Lindsay: tweet

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Just Ask: The Joy of Confident, Bold, Patient, Relentless, Shameless, Dependent, Grateful, Powerful, Expectant Prayer by J.D. Greear | This episode was brought to you by The Good Book Company. In J.D. Greear’s latest book, (title), he shows us how prayer was a non-negotiable daily staple in Jesus’ life, more essential to him than eating or sleeping, and why we need to be committed to prayer as well. | Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com

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Explosions at Kabul airport, Pfizer’s approval, and the debate over masks in schools Aug 27, 2021

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In this episode, Lindsay and Brent discuss how Christians should navigate vaccine mandates, explosions at the Kabul airport, how many Americans remain in Kabul, ICU beds running out once again, colleges cracking down on unvaccinated students, Pfizer’s full FDA approval, masks in school, and one father's response to mask mandates. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jason Thacker with "Why Christians should navigate questions of vaccine mandates and religious exemptions with wisdom," Julie Masson with "3 ways parents can talk to their kids about Afghanistan," and Jordan Wootten with "Explainer: Texas law banning abortion procedure upheld by court of appeals."

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Jason Thacker with Why Christians should navigate questions of vaccine mandates and religious exemptions with wisdom
Julie Masson with 3 ways parents can talk to their kids about Afghanistan
Jordan Wootten with Explainer: Texas law banning abortion procedure upheld by court of appeals

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ICU beds are running out again
Colleges crack down on unvaccinated students as campuses reopen
U.S. regulators give Pfizer vaccine full approval
Texas father strips down over masks in schools
Explosions rock Kabul airport
1,500 Americans remain in Kabul

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Brent: Baptists and the Nations: Religious Freedom Challenges Around the Globe
Lindsay: Johnny Swim: Devastating

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Just Ask: The Joy of Confident, Bold, Patient, Relentless, Shameless, Dependent, Grateful, Powerful, Expectant Prayer by J.D. Greear | This episode was brought to you by The Good Book Company. In J.D. Greear’s latest book, (title), he shows us how prayer was a non-negotiable daily staple in Jesus’ life, more essential to him than eating or sleeping, and why we need to be committed to prayer as well. | Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com
Prison Fellowship: Outrageous Justice

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The latest in Afghanistan, Haiti, and COVID-19 boosters Aug 20, 2021

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In this episode, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the latest in Afghanistan, the earthquake in Haiti and the need for aid, COVID-19 vaccine boosters, states banning mask mandates, and Texas’s ban on second-trimester abortion. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jill Waggoner with "A Prayer guide for the people of Afghanistan," Jordan Wootten with "Explainer: Federal court rules in favor of religious freedom rights of Indiana Catholic high school," and Leeann Poarch with "What 1 Peter can teach us about living in a hostile world: Justice, love, and submission to authority."

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Jill Waggoner with A prayer guide for the people of Afghanistan
Jordan Wootten with Explainer: Federal court rules in favor of religious freedom rights of Indiana Catholic high school
Leeann Poarch with What 1 Peter can teach us about living in a hostile world: Justice, love, and submission to authority

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Evacuation of up to 80,000 lags as U.S. bolsters control of Kabul airport, but Taliban controls access to it
ERLC, others urge Biden to protect, resettle at-risk Afghans
Haiti quake death toll tops 2,000 as anger grows over lack of aid
NAMB- Send Relief
U.S. health officials recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters 8 months after second shot
States banning mask mandates could face civil rights probes
Texas ban on second-trimester abortion procedure upheld by appeals court

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Brent: Midnight in Chernobyl
Lindsay: Trip to the mall, Book (This Tender Land)

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Just Ask: The Joy of Confident, Bold, Patient, Relentless, Shameless, Dependent, Grateful, Powerful, Expectant Prayer by J.D. Greear | This episode was brought to you by The Good Book Company. In J.D. Greear’s latest book, (title), he shows us how prayer was a non-negotiable daily staple in Jesus’ life, more essential to him than eating or sleeping, and why we need to be committed to prayer as well. | Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com

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A final episode with Josh Aug 14, 2021

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the resignation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the Taliban taking over major portions of Afghanistan, the CDC’s new data about vaccines and pregnant women. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content. And the gang celebrates Josh’s final episode as he wraps his time serving on staff at the ERLC.

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Cory D. Higdon with Why Roger Williams contended for our first freedom: Religious liberty and our evangelistic emergency
Jared Kennedy with How to Show Christlike Care for a Student Who Struggles with Same-Sex Attraction
Poilcy Staff with Explainer: Federal Court Blocks Controversial Transgender Mandate for Healthcare Professionals

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Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment
Taliban take over Afghanistan
Pregnant women and the COVID vaccines

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A final Q&A with Josh

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Just Ask: The Joy of Confident, Bold, Patient, Relentless, Shameless, Dependent, Grateful, Powerful, Expectant Prayer by J.D. Greear | This episode was brought to you by The Good Book Company. In J.D. Greear’s latest book, (title), he shows us how prayer was a non-negotiable daily staple in Jesus’ life, more essential to him than eating or sleeping, and why we need to be committed to prayer as well. | Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com
Prison Fellowship: Outrageous Justice | This episode is brought to you by Prison Fellowship. PF is excited to release the Outrageous Justice small-group curriculum, designed to awaken Christians to the need for justice that restores. Find out more about this resource at prisonfellowship.org.

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200 million COVID cases, NYC COVID vaccine proof, and Andrew Cuomo Aug 06, 2021

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the Delta variant, the world surpassing 200 million COVID cases, NYC mandates COVID vaccine proof, reports about Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Biden signing EO for Hong Kongers, the Belarus Olympic runner, and how Simone Biles opens up about the passing of her aunt. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Alex Ward with "What modern Baptists can learn from Thomas Helwys: Religious liberty, theological conviction, and perseverance," Jason Thacker with "How Christians can combat the dangerous reality of (COVID) disinformation," and ERLC Staff with "Do state-level anti-abortion laws reduce abortion rates?"

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Alex Ward with What modern Baptists can learn from Thomas Helwys: Religious liberty, thoelogical conviction, and perseverance
Jason Thacker with How Christians can combat the dangerous reality of (COVID) disinformation
ERLC Staff with Do state-level anti-abortion laws reduce abortion rates?

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Delta variant is now 93% of all US cases
World surpasses 200 million COVID cases
NYC mandates COVID vaccine proof to enter indoor restaurants, venues, gyms
NY AG releases scathing report about Gov. Cuomo
Andrew Cuomo To Receive International Emmy For 'Masterful' COVID-19 Briefings
Biden signs EO for Hong Kongers fleeing China's repression
Belarus Olympic runner lands safely in Poland
Simone Biles reveals her aunt died unexpectedly during Tokyo Olympics

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Lindsay: Social media slowdown
Brent: Congresswoman Julia Letlow’s story
Josh: A transition announcement

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Just Ask: The Joy of Confident, Bold, Patient, Relentless, Shameless, Dependent, Grateful, Powerful, Expectant Prayer by J.D. Greear | This episode was brought to you by The Good Book Company. In J.D. Greear’s latest book, (title), he shows us how prayer was a non-negotiable daily staple in Jesus’ life, more essential to him than eating or sleeping, and why we need to be co

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Updates on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, and the comeback of Covid cases Jul 30, 2021

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss news and updates from the Olympics, Simone Biles, bipartisanship in the U.S., how COVID-19 cases are on the rise and the new requirements we are starting to see, and how we can pray for an encourage pastors during this COVID-19 surge. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Chelsea Patterson Sobolik with "4 important SCOTUS cases for life and religious liberty: Looking back and looking ahead," ERLC staff with "Explainer: What’s going on in Cuba with protests and new sanctions?," and Josh Wester with "Why we need a comprehensive approach to ending abortion."

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Chelsea Patterson Sobolik with 4 important SCOTUS cases for life and religious liberty: Looking back and looking ahead
ERLC staff with Explainer: What’s going on in Cuba with protests and new sanctions?
Josh Wester with Why we need a comprehensive approach to ending abortion

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Simone Biles pulled out of the women's gymnastics team final at the Tokyo Olympics.
Bipartisanship in the US Senate
Covid on the comeback
New covid requirements
Google offices to mandate vaccines
Ronnie Parrott Tweet

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Lindsay: https://www.peacocktv.com/
Brent: Baptists and the Court
Josh: How to Think: A Survival Guide for a World at Odds

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Just Ask: The Joy of Confident, Bold, Patient, Relentless, Shameless, Dependent, Grateful, Powerful, Expectant Prayer by J.D. Greear | J.D. Greear shows us how prayer was a non-negotiable daily staple in Jesus’ life, more essential to him than eating or sleeping, and therefore why we need to pray as well. | Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com

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Stove pipe hats, the Milwaukee Bucks, and the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Jul 23, 2021

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss John Leland, religious freedom, Jeff Bezos the astronaut, COVID-19 surging once again, the start of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, the six new sports debuting in Tokyo, the Milwaukee Bucks winning the NBA championship, and USA stove pipe hats. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Nathan Finn with "3 reasons Baptists should look to John Leland: Religious liberty, evangelism, and biblical justice," Ben Harbaugh with "Explainer: Biden administration to nominate Ambassador for International Freedom," and Policy Staff with "Explainer: Federal court strikes down discrimination against religious student groups on college campus."

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