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Olivia Rodrigo at the White House, protests in Cuba, and religious freedom wins Jul 16, 2021

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the record number of drug overdose deaths in 2020, Oliva Rodrigo visiting the White House, anti-government protests in Cuba, two religious freedom wins, and the winner of the 2021 All-Star Game. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Andrew Bertodatti with "What is life like in the U.S. for an immigrant: One man’s journey from religious persecution in Pakistan," Lieryn Barnett with "3 ways to be intentional with your singleness," and Heather Rice Minus with "A new documentary sheds light on reentry after prison: A New Day 1 covers the hopes and hardships of formerly incarcerated individuals."

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Andrew Bertodatti with What life is like in the U.S. for an immigrant: One man’s journey from religious persecution in Pakistan
Lieryn Barnett with 3 ways to be intentional with your singleness
Heather Rice Minus with A new documentary sheds light on reentry after prison: A New Day 1 covers the hopes and hardships of formerly incarcerated individuals

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CDC says drug overdose deaths hit record 93,300 in 2020
Provisional Drug Overdose Death Counts
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo visits White House to urge young people to get vaccinated against Covid-19
One reported dead in anti-government protests in Cuba
Capitol Hill Baptist Church, D.C. settle religious liberty suit
Appeals court protects church freedom in employment decisions
American League wins 2021 All-Star Game

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Lindsay: Billionaire Richard Branson reaches space in his own ship
Brent: The 2008 John Adams miniseries
Josh: Black Widow

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Haitian president assassinated, an Olympics without spectators, and a new spelling bee champion Jul 09, 2021

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the assassination of Haiti’s president, how new deaths from covid remain from those who are unvaccinated, a summer Olympics without any spectators, and the winner of the national spelling bee. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Candice Watters with "Do you need a digital reset? A better approach to screen time after the pandemic," Daniel Patterson with "Why and how reading shapes your soul," and Hannah Anderson with "At what age should we baptize our children? A case for baptizing those who make a credible profession of faith."

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Candice Watters with Do you need a digital reset? A better approach to screen time after the pandemic
Daniel Patterson with Why and how reading shapes your soul
Hannah Anderson with At what age should we baptize our children? A case for baptizing those who make a credible profession of faith

Culture

Suspects arrested in assassination of Haitian president
Nearly all deaths from Covid in US are among the unvaccinated
In Maryland, all deaths from Covid in June were among unvaccinated
More evidence suggests vaccines protect against delta variant
An Olympic fiasco
Zaila Avant-garde wins national spelling bee

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Lindsay: Ted Lasso Season 2
Brent: Georgetown Battleground Poll
Josh: Waterpark with Jackson

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SCOTUS rules for free speech, Delta variant, and a new family on Sesame Street Jun 25, 2021

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the shocking collapse of a surf-side condo in Miami, the SCOTUS ruling on free speech, the coronavirus variant likely to cause the next wave, the drop in U.S. life expectancy, and the new family members introduced on Sesame Street. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jordan Wootten with "What’s the future of the global religious landscape? Three takeaways from the Pew Center projections," Wendy Alsup with "4 ways to equip your kids to walk with friends who experience gender dysphoria," and Josh Wester with "6 reflections from SBC21: Resolution, a new president, and a spirit of unity."

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Jordan Wootten with What’s the future of the global religious landscape? Three takeaways from the Pew Center projections
Wendy Alsup with 4 ways to equip your kids to walk with friends who experience gender dysphoria
Josh Wester with 6 reflections from SBC21: Resolutions, a new president, and a spirit of unity

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Surfside Condo Collapse: At least 1 dead, 99 unaccounted for; 55 units involved in catastrophe
SCOTUS rules for cheerleader in free speech case
Teen cheerleader's Snapchat brings Supreme Court clash over schools and free speech
Delta variant likely to cause next wave
US Life Expectancy Drops by Alarming Amount
Sesame Street introduces family with two gay dads during Pride Month

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Lindsay: Chosen season 2; https://quarterly.gospelinlife.com/social-media-identity-and-the-church/
Josh: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill/
Brent: Scripture-engaged Americans more hopeful and forgiving

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SBC 2021 highlights and the Fulton religious liberty victory Jun 18, 2021

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On this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent highlights from the SBC 2021 and the religious liberty victory in the Fulton v. City of Philadelphia Supreme Court ruling.

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Policy Staff with Explainer: The Supreme Court affirms faith-based foster care and adoption providers

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Baptist Press: WRAP-UP: SBC elects Litton, takes control of EC investigation
ERLC Annual Report: ERLC: Ultrasound placements continue to expand
ERLC calls Supreme Court ruling in Fulton “a decisive 9-0 win for religious freedom”
Light Magazine: The Road to ROE50: The Future of the Pro-life Movement
SBC funny highlights: A/C guy; Lotties; Don’t flex at me

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Joe Biden heads overseas, Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, and the countdown to SBC 2021 Jun 11, 2021

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss how many messengers are registered for SBC 2021, Rick Warren’s retirement, Joe Biden’t trip to the UK, the birth of Prince Harry and Megham Markle’s daughter, and cicadas causing chaos. They also cover new ERLC content including Darby Strickland with "4 reasons why women stay in abusive relationships," Catherine Parks with "What are the ethical concerns with noninvasive prenatal testing?," and Jordan Wootten with "Why the fear of the Lord is good news."

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Darby Strickland with 4 reasons why women stay in abusive relationships
Catherine Parks with What are the ethical concerns with noninvasive prenatal testing?
Jordan Wootten with Why the fear of the Lord is good news

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Over 16,000 pre-registered messengers for #SBC21
Rick Warren announces retirement from Saddleback
Joe Biden heads to UK for his debut overseas trip as President
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce the birth of their daughter
But is the name controversial?
Cicadas causing chaos
CIcadas ground White House press plane

Lunchroom

Lindsay: The Dispatch: The Origin of Coronavirus; 4-year-old Dylan hears his mom’s voice for the first time
Josh: Ellie’s 4th Birthday
Brent: Popular independent COVID tracker officially ends daily updates

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The Tulsa Race Massacre, the start of Pride Month, and more SBC news Jun 04, 2021

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, a Christian response to Pride Month, a major leadership change in Israel, and recent news involving the ERLC. They also cover new ERLC content including a critical abortion case headed to the Supreme Court, questions about content moderation on social media, and one city’s approach to combatting abortion through local ordinances.

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Jordan Wootten with Explainer: Supreme Court takes up Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
Jason Thacker with Should the government regulate social media? Florida’s new social media bill and the crisis of online governance
Catherine Parks with Explainer: Lebanon, Ohio, Becomes Sanctuary City for the Unborn

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100 Years since the Tulsa Race Massacre. Churches are leading on racial unity.
June is “Pride” Month. How should Christians think about that?
A major shake-up in Israel’s national leadership. What’s that mean for the Biden Administration?
A leaked letter from Russell Moore sparks conversations within the SBC about race and sexual abuse.

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Lindsay: Hannah Hall children’s books
Josh: Teen wrestled a Bear video
Brent: SBC Annual meeting (sbcannualmeeting.net)

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Biden’s COVID investigation, Eric Carle’s passing, and eating cicadas May 28, 2021

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss Biden’s investigation of COVID origins, protests and violence in Belarus, Lebanon, Ohio’s abortion ban, William Shakespeare and Eric Carle passinng away, and eating cicadas. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jordan Wooten "What is religious liberty, and why is it important? An interview with Andrew Walker on Liberty for All," Stephen Johnson with "Why I’m thankful I grew up in an elderly church: 3 ways older saints cared for me," and Catherine Parks with "What we need most for hard choices in parenting: Smartphones, sports, and wisdom."

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Jordan Wootten What is religious liberty, and why is it important? An interview with Andrew Walker on Liberty for All
Stephen Johnson with Why I'm thankful I grew up in an elderly church: 3 ways older saints cared for me
Catherine Parks with What we need most for hard choices in parenting: Smartphones, sports, and wisdom

Culture

Biden asks intelligence community to intensify investigation of COVID origins
Intelligence on Sick Staff at Wuhan Lab Fuels Debate on Covid-19 Origin
Belarus fighter jet intercepts Ryanair flight
Protests, violent clashes in Belarus as ruler cracks down after contested vote
Statement by President Joe Biden on Diversion of Ryanair Flight and Arrest of Journalist in Belarus
Ohio city of Lebanon becomes 29th to ban abortion in nation
William Shakespeare, the first man in Britain to receive an approved Covid vaccine, dies at 81.
Author Eric Carle passes away at 91
Can you eat cicadas? Yes, and here’s the best way to catch, cook and snack on them.

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Lindsay: “Your local epidemiologist” On facebook
Josh: Gangster Capitalism, Season 3 Jerry
Brent: Bill Haslam’s new book

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Dr. Moore leaving the ERLC, no more masks, and a Texas abortion ban May 21, 2021

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss Dr.Moore resignation from the ERLC along with his move to Christianity Today, views on masks guidance, the latest on Israel and Hamas, Texas signing a six week abortion ban, and SCOTUS taking up Mississippi case. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jordan Wootten with How do we make sense of modern culture? An interview with Carl Trueman about The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self, Ethan and Michaela Holsteen with The importance of the church when dealing with disability and grief: How one family leaned into community after their child’s diagnosis with Cri du chat Syndrome, and Jared Kennedy with 3 subtle sins to warn your kids about: Any why it matters when wrestling with sexual temptation.

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Jordan Wootten with How do we make sense of modern culture? An interview with Carl Trueman about The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self
Ethan and Michaela Holsteen with The importance of the church when dealing with disability and grief: How one family leaned into community after their child’s diagnosis with Cri du Chat Syndrome
Jared Kennedy with 3 subtle sins to warn your kids about: And why it matters when wrestling with sexual temptation

Culture

Russell Moore to Join Christianity Today to Lead New Public Theology Project
Onward.
Mask guidance
Latest on Israel and Hamas
Texas governor signs into law bill banning abortions at six weeks
SCOTUS takes up MS case

Lunchroom

Lindsay: Old Harrison Ford movies (Clear and Present Danger, Patriot Games, Air Force One)
Josh: The Uneasy Conscience of Modern Fundamentalism by Carl F. H. Henry
Brent: Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas

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Every person has dignity and potential. But did you know that nearly 1 in 3 American adults has a criminal record? To lea

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Gas shortages, Hamas attacks Israel, and the first transgender bishop May 14, 2021

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the pipeline cyberattack that led to gas stations in the southeast running out of gas, Liz Cheney’s oust from leadership, the Gaza crisis, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church electing their first transgender bishop. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Catherine Parks with "What you can do during India’s COVID-19 crisis," Josh Wester and Jordan Wootten with "Explainer: The contract dispute between Kentucky and Sunrise Children’s Services," Jared Kennedy with "How to prepare your children to see their gendered bodies as gifts for God’s mission."

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Catherine Parks with What you can do during India’s COVID crisis
Josh Wester and Jordan Wootten with Explainer: The contract dispute between Kentucky and Sunrise Children’s Services
Jared Kennedy with How to prepare your children to see their gendered bodies as gifts for God’s mission

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Gas stations in the Southeast run out of gas as people panic buy fuel
US pipeline cyberattack is a 'wake up call' for America
Panic Drives Gas Shortages After Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack
Cheney defiant as Republicans oust her from leadership for rebuking Trump
Gaza crisis: Casualties pile up with no signs of ceasefire from Israel, Hamas
Evangelical Lutheran Church elects first transgender bishop

Lunchroom

Lindsay: Dairy free Starbucks guide
Josh: First plane ride for graduation
Brent: Cut 4: Pitchers are athletes, too; Could A's leaving Oakland open door for Major League Baseball franchise in Nashville?

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Fertility drops, Trump and the Facebook oversight board, and a conversation with Elizabeth Graham May 07, 2021

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss a big dip in U.S. fertility rates, Biden’s July 4th vaccination goal, COVID-19 in children, mask mandates on planes, Trump Facebook ban, Amy Bockerstette’s college title, and the Malian woman who gave birth to nine babies. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Alex Ward with "Why reading classics can help us answer age-old questions: An interview with Karen Swallow Prior," Jared Kennedy with "Conversations about gender should begin with humility: Helping parents navigate hard topics with their children," and Rachel Lonas with "Why it’s important to value neurodiversity in the Church: And three ways you can help." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Elizabeth Graham for a conversation about life and ministry.

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Graham serves as Vice President of Operations and Life Initiatives for the ERLC. She provides leadership, guidance and strategy for life and women’s initiatives and provides oversight to other strategic projects as needed. Additionally, she directs the leadership, management and operations for all ERLC events. Elizabeth is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. She is married to Richmond, and they have a son and a daughter. You can connect with her on Twitter: @elizabethgraham

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