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Biden’s joint address, India’s coronavirus tsunami, and the 2021 NFL Draft Apr 30, 2021

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss Biden’s joint address to congress, India and the coronavirus tsunami, no need for masks outdoors, COVID-19 vaccineis safe for pregnant women, and the 2021 NFL draft. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Seth Woodley with "How literature teaches us about leadership: Cultivating virtue reading," Josh Wester, Jordan Wootten, and Brent McCracken with "Why we desperately need wisdom in this age of information," and Ericka Anderson with "Why a Second Chance for Incarcerated Men is Important."

ERLC Content

Seth Woodley with How literature teaches us about leadership: Cultivating virtue through reading
Josh Wester, Jordan Wootten, Brett McCracken with Why we desperately need wisdom in this age of information
Ericka Andersen with Why a Second Chance for Incarcerated Men is Important

Culture

Biden promotes sweeping agenda in speech
FDA moves to ban menthol cigarettes
Fact Sheet: The American Families Plan
India's COVID death toll tops 200,000
CDC: If You're Vaccinated, You Don't Need To Mask Outdoors
Coronavirus cases are finally falling
Preliminary Findings of mRNA Covid-19 Vaccine Safety in Pregnant Women
The NFL draft is this week
Bill Belechick's WFH draft

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Lindsay: Out of Many, One: Portraits of American’s Immigrants; Insta surprise; will and kate
Josh: John Stott, 100th birthday
Brent: Small Church America

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Chauvin verdict, first flight on Mars, and a conversation with Virginia Roberson Apr 23, 2021

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss Derek Chauvin’s verdict, fetal tissue research denounced, and the first flight on Mars. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jason Thacker with "How social media can impede our witness: The disconnect of the digital life," Jill Waggoner with "How to raise children who honor human dignity," and Julie Masson with "COVID-19 didn’t stop this pregnancy resource center from saving lives." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Virginia Roberson for a conversation about life and ministry

About Virginia

Virginia is the Director of Your Choice Resource Center a Pregnancy Resource Center in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. You can learn more about the ministry of Your Choice Resource Center at https://yourchoicenc.org/

ERLC Content

Jason Thacker with How social media can impede our witness: The disconnect of the digital life
Jill Waggoner with How to raise children who honor human dignity
Julie Masson with COVID-19 didn't stop this pregnancy resource center from saving lives

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Lindsay: YouVersion Bible app
Josh: When Athens Met Jerusalem
Brent: CBS News series: Unifying America

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Prince Phillip’s death, a no-hitter in Chicago, and a farewell to Gary Lancaster Apr 16, 2021

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the death of Prince Phillip, Russia, the shooting of Daunte Wright, the court ruling on Down syndome abortion, current FDA recommendations on the J&J vaccine, and the no-hitter thrown by Chicago pitcher. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Chelsea Patterson Sobolik with "Explainer: What you should know about the debate in Congress about the Born-Alive bill," Andrew Bertodatti and Lamar Hardwick with "How can churches be more inclusive of disabled person?," and Jill Waggoner with "How learning about trauma changed my life: Learning from The Body Keeps the Score." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Gary Lancaster for his farewell episode.

ERLC Content

Chelsea Patterson Sobolik with Explainer: What you should know about the debate in Congress about the Born-Alive bill
Andrew Bertodatti and Lamar Hardwick with How can churches be more inclusive of disabled persons?
Jill Waggoner with How learning about trauma changed my life: Learning from “The Body Keeps the Score”

Culture

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, dead at 99
US sanctions Russia over hacks
Russian troops massing on Ukrainian border
Officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright charged
Court ruling on Down syndrome abortion law praised
FDA recommends pausing J&J vaccine after 6 reported cases of blood clots
White House says J&J pause will not have "significant impact" on vaccination plan
Duke University to require vaccinations for fall semester
No-hitter thrown by Chicago pitcher
Turner's cheesy HR makes LA 1st to 10 wins

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Baylor’s win, outrage culture, and a conversation with Dr. Todd Gray Apr 09, 2021

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the latest on the Rock Hill shooting, the White House’s new gun control measures, the new UK COVID-19 strain, Brazil’s COVID death toll, violence in Northern Ireland, and the results of the NCAA championship. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Alex Ward with "How can we understand trends of declining church membership? America, Christianity, and the local church," and Jordan Wootten with "How can Christians resist the ethic of outrage culture?," and Jared Kennedy with "Are you “working on” your kids ministry? Thinking through Process-Centered Methods for Children’s Discipleship." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Dr. Todd Gray for a conversation about life and ministry.

About Dr. Gray

Dr. Todd Gray has been Executive Director-Treasurer for the Kentucky Baptist Convention since August of 2019. Todd served churches in Kentucky and Indiana for 20 years before joining the KBC staff in 2012 as a regional consultant for western Kentucky. Since 2016 he’s served as the team leader for the Evangelism, Church Planting and Campus Ministry team. Gray holds degrees from Murray State University and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Connie, have two adult daughters. You can connect with him on Twitter: @toddgray4.

ERLC Content

Alex Ward with How can we understand trends of declining church membership? America, Christianity, and the local church
Jordan Wootten with How can Christians resist the ethic of outrage culture?
Jared Kennedy with Are you “working on” your kids ministry? Thinking through Process-Centered Methods for Children’s Discipleship

Culture

Latest on Rock Hill shooting
WH expected to announce gun control measures
UK variant is now the dominant coronavirus strain in the US
1 in 3 Covid-19 patients are diagnosed with a neuropsychiatric condition
Brazil's daily COVID death toll tops 4,000 for first time
No lockdown for Brazil amidst Covid outbreak
Bus torched in more Northern Ireland violence as British and Irish leaders call for calm
NCAA Championship 2021 score: Baylor routs Gonzaga as Bears win first national title, end Zags' perfect season

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Lindsay:

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The Suez Canal, Opening Day, and a conversation with Casey Hough Apr 02, 2021

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss declining church membership, the Suez Canal, Pfizer’s vaccine for children, the fourth wave of coronavirus, abortion legislature in Kentucky, Kanakuk Kamps, and Opening Day. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jason Thacker with “Why reading books you disagree with helps you grow,” Emily Richards with “Why building connection and trust is vital for vulnerable children: The gospel in Show Hope’s Pre+Post Adoption Support,” and Adrian Warnock with “10 things you should know about the Resurrection.” Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Casey Hough for a conversation about life and ministry.

About Casey

Casey serves as the Lead Pastor of Copperfield Church in Houston, TX. Casey actively writes for various evangelical outlets, serving primarily as an Associate Research Fellow and Religious Liberty Channel Editor for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. He is a fellow in the St. Peter Fellowship of the Center for Pastor Theologians. In addition to his role at Copperfield, Casey serves as an Assistant Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Luther Rice College and Seminary. In the past, Casey has taught Old Testament, New Testament, Comparative Religions, and Philosophy at a regional junior college in Arkansas. Casey and his wife, Hannah, have three sons and two daughters. You can connect with him on Twitter: @caseybhough or his website. You can subscribe to his newsletter here.

ERLC Content

Jason Thacker with Why reading books you disagree with helps you grow
Emily Richards with Why building connection and trust is vital for vulnerable children: The gospel in Show Hope’s Pre+Post Adoption Support
Adrian Warnock with 10 Things You Should Know about the Resurrection

Culture

Church members are minority in U.S. for first time, Gallup says
With the Suez Canal Unblocked, the World’s Commerce Resumes Its Course
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is 100% effective in children ages 12-15
The fourth wave is here
Legislature passes constitutional amendment declaring no right to abortion in KY
Kanakuk Kamps Abuse Reexamined In New Report
America's pastime returns

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Lindsay: Chosen: Season 2
Josh: American Culture Is Broken. Is Theonomy the Answer?
Brent:

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Colorado shootings, the border crisis, and Prince Harry’s new job Mar 26, 2021

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss shootings in Colorado, the migrant crisis at the border, the increased distribution of vaccines for all adults, new sanctions on China, Utah’s anti-porn proposal, and Prince Harry’s new job. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Cody Barnhart with "Three potential long-term effects of pornography addiction," Catherine Parks with "The abortion pill is the next frontier in the abortion debate," and Andrew Bertodatti with "What should we pay attention to in the news?: An interview with Jeffery Bilbro about Reading the Times."

ERLC Content

Cody Barnhart with Three potential long-term effects of pornography addiction
Catherine Parks with The abortion pill is the next frontier in the abortion debate
Andrew Bertodatti with What should we pay attention to in the news?: An interview with Jeffrey Bilbro about Reading the Times

Culture

America mourns again
Biden puts Harris in charge of border crisis
Every Tennessean 16+ will be eligible for vaccination ‘no later than April 5’
Krispy Kreme will offer free doughnuts—all year long—to people with COVID-19 vaccination cards
Sanctions on China
Utah anti-porn proposal
Prince Harry announces new job at tech startup in post-royal life

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Lindsay: Pray for the Thackers; watching West Wing

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Brent: Spring Training: CoolToday Park

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Georgia shootings, March Madness returns, and a conversation with Jenn Kintner Mar 19, 2021

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Jenn discuss the Georgia massage parlor shootings, the White house no longer getting daily COVID-19 tests, federal efforts reducing poverty, and March Madness. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including the Policy Staff with "Explainer: The crisis unaccompanied minors are facing at the border," Jordan Wooten with "Does the value of children depend on their usefulness? Children are a gift not a liability," and David Dunham with "Why addicts must learn to practice honesty: Deception’s role in aiding addiction." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Jenn Kintner for a conversation about life and ministry.

About Jenn

Jenn Kintner serves as the Office Coordinator for the Nashville office of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. She holds a Doctorate of Education from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Prior to her work at the ERLC she spent 10 years discipling and teaching women in Christian higher education. You can connect with her on Twitter: @jennkintner

ERLC Content

Policy Staff with Explainer: The crisis unaccompanied minors are facing at the border
Jordan Wooten with Does the value of children depend on their usefulness? Children are a gift, not a liability
David Dunham with Why addicts must learn to practice honesty: Deception’s role in aiding addiction

Culture

Georgia massage parlor shootings: What we know
White supremacy and hate are haunting Asian Americans
Suspect in Atlanta-area spa shootings might have intended more shootings in Florida, mayor says
White House staff no longer tested for Covid-19 daily
Explainer: New federal efforts could reduce poverty in America
Chelsea & Michael Sobolik adoption
March Madness returns

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Lindsay: Pray for Suzanne’s little girl Esther, born with Trisomy 18; Mollyheartsbooks
Josh: Israeli experts announce discovery of more Dead Sea scrolls
Jenn: Old things but good things: local library and hand-written notes

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A COVID-19 anniversary, Beth Moore, and a conversation with Dr. Scott James Mar 12, 2021

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Meagan reflect on the past year since the Coronavirus lockdown and Beth Moore’s announcement of her departure from Lifeway and the SBC. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Andrew Bertodatti with "3 Ways Church Membership Challenges our Individualism," the Policy Staff with "Explainer: The Supreme Court sides with former student on religious free speech," ERLC Staff with "Explainer: Removal of EEOC General Counsel Creates Concern for Religious Liberty Protections," and Catherine Parks with "How vaccines protect the vulnerable." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Dr. Scott James for a conversation about life and ministry.

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, Alabama, where he works as a pediatric physician. He is the author of The Expected One: Anticipating All of Jesus in the Advent, Mission Accomplished: A Two-Week Family Easter Devotional, The Littlest Watchman, Where Is Wisdom?, and his latest book God Cares for Me: Helping Children Trust God When They're Sick. You can connect with him on Twitter: @scott_h_james

ERLC Content

Andrew Bertodatti with 3 Ways Church Membership Challenges our Individualism
Policy Staff with Explainer: The Supreme Court sides with former student on religious free speech
ERLC Staff with Explainer: Removal of EEOC General Counsel Creates Concern for Religious Liberty Protections
Catherine Parks with How vaccines protect the vulnerable

Culture

Coronavirus dashboard
The sports shutdown of 2020: One year later
Fauci says COVID death toll would have "shocked" him a year ago
Many vulnerable Americans have received the coronavirus vaccine
Bible teacher Beth Moore, splitting with Lifeway, says, ‘I am no longer a Southern Baptist’
Beth Moore announces departure from Lifeway, SBC

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Lindsay: Murder Among the Mormons
Josh: Deepfake
Meagan: Daylight Savings Time

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Mask mandates ending, Dolly Parton, and a conversation with Jeff Pickering Mar 05, 2021

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In this episode, Josh, Brent, and Lindsay discuss the similarities and differences in the coronavirus vaccines, Gov. Greg Abbott ending the mask mandate in Texas, Mississippi also lighting their mask mandate, Dolly Parton getting her coronavirus vaccine, Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq, Nigerian schoolgirls being kidnapped, QAnon and threats to the capitol, and a Cheetos burglary case. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including the policy staff with "Explainer: Beccera’s Troubling Nomination for the Department of Health and Human Services," Jason Thacker and Josh Wester with "Should Amazon be able to ban books?," and Joe Carter with "Understanding ethical systems: Virtue ethics." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Jeff Pickering for a conversation about life and ministry.

About Jeff

Jeff Pickering serves as Policy Communications Director in the Washington, D.C., office. In this role, he hosts the weekly Capitol Conversations podcast, develops communications strategy, and connects journalists with the organization’s policy work. He also serves as the mentor and director of the DC internship program. Jeff previously served in both local church ministry and government affairs in his home state of Texas, where he graduated from Texas A&M University. He and his wife, Chelsea have a son. You can connect with him on Twitter @jeffpickering.

ERLC Content

Policy Staff with Explainer: Beccera’s Troubling Nomination for the Department of Health and Human Services
Jason Thacker and Josh Wester with Should Amazon be able to ban books?
Joe Carter with Understanding ethical systems: Virtue ethics

Culture

The U.S. coronavirus vaccines aren't all the same
Church Leaders Say Johnson & Johnson Shot Should Be Avoided If Alternatives Available
Gov. Greg Abbott says it is now time to open Texas 100%, end statewide mask mandate
Texas, Mississippi to lift mask mandates, let all businesses reopen at full capacity
Dolly Parton helped fund Moderna’s vaccine. It began with a car crash and an unlikely friendship.
Dolly gets a dose of her own medicine.
Pope Francis to visit Iraq
Hundreds of Nigerian schoolgirls released days after kidnapping
It's March 4th: Biden is still president
Ho

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Sounds from Mars, new USPS truck, and a conversation with Christine Hoover Feb 26, 2021

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In this episode, Josh, Brent, and Lindsay discuss the SBC’s executive committee meetings, J.D. Greear’s message, COVID-19 milestones, the approval of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine, sounds from Mars, Tiger Woods car crash, and the next generation of USPS mail trucks. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Josh Wester with "The Equality Act: A dangerous law with a clever name," Michael McAfee with "Celebrating the American Sign Language Bible translation: And praying for more laborers to translate the Scripture," and Joe Carter with "5 facts about Fred Luter." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Christine Hoover for a conversation about life and ministry.

About Christine

Christine Hoover is a pastor’s wife, mom of three boys, host of the “By Faith” podcast, and author of several books. Her latest offering is With All Your Heart: Living Joyfully Through Allegiance to King Jesus. Previous books include Messy Beautiful Friendship and Searching for Spring. Originally from Texas, she and her family live in Charlottesville, Virginia, where they planted a church in 2008. Find more about Christine on her website https://www.christinehoover.net/. You can connect with her on Twitter @christinehoover.

ERLC Content

Josh Wester with The Equality Act: A dangerous law with a clever name
Michael McAfee with Celebrating the American Sign Language Bible translation: And praying for more laborers to translate the Scripture
Joe Carter with 5 facts about Fred Luter

Culture

Greear decries division and repudiates pharisaical spirit in SBC
Greear, Floyd stare down division; call for focus on Great Commission
SBC EC disfellowshipped four churches
ERLC-focused task force releases report
SBC Executive Committee creates ERLC study task force
500,000 lives lost ot COVID-19
FDA analysis finds Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine is safe and effective
Pfizer-BioNTech Shot Stops Covid Spread, Israeli Study Shows
Not the mark of the beast: Evangelicals should fight conspiracy theories and welcome the vaccines
Mars rover beams ba

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