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Texas power crisis, spring training, and a conversation with Carl Trueman Feb 19, 2021

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In this episode, Josh, Brent, and Lindsay discuss the winter weather hitting the U.S. this week, the Texas power crisis, why COVID-19 cases are dropping and cutting life expectancy, Rush Limbaugh and Carman passing away, Ravi Zacharias investigation, and spring training starting up. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including the Policy Staff with "Explainer: How should Christians think about France’s “separatism” bill?," Stephen Stallard with "3 ways to engage our neighbors during a pandemic," Julie Passon with "Common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Carl R. Trueman for a conversation about life and ministry.

About Carl

Carl R. Trueman (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is professor of biblical and religious studies at Grove City College. He is an esteemed church historian and previously served as the William E. Simon Fellow in Religion and Public Life at Princeton University. Trueman has authored or edited more than a dozen books, including The Creedal Imperative; Luther on the Christian Life; and Histories and Fallacies. Trueman is a member of The Orthodox Presbyterian Church.

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Policy Staff with Explainer: How should Christians think about France’s “separatism” bill?
Stephen Stallard with 3 ways to engage our neighbors during a pandemic
Julie Masson with Common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine

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Winter storm slams dozens of states and leaves millions without power
Record-setting cold snap turns deadly
Winter storm strikes much of US
Texas power crisis
Dispatch fact check on Texas power
COVID-19 Cases Are Dropping Fast. Why?
Axios: Covid cases drop
Covid cuts life expectancy
Rush Limbaugh, conservative media icon, dead at 70 following battle with cancer
Carman, Christian music icon and Gospel Music Hall of Famer, dies at 65
Open Letter from the International Board of Directors of RZIM
Investigation reveals Zacharias’ years-long history of sexual abuse of women
Spring training is here

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COVID-19 plummeting, the changes comings to baseball, and a conversation with Devin Maddox Feb 12, 2021

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In this episode, Josh, Brent,and Lindsay discuss the rundown on the Trump Impeachment trial, COVID-19 infections plummeting, the latest on masks, COVID-19 vaccines, the IMB appointing 30 new missionaries, the results of Super Bowl 2021, and what changes are coming in baseball this year. Lindsay gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including the Policy staff with "Supreme Court strikes down California’s ban on indoor worship," Alex Ward with "The Courage of Ruby Bridges and Her Family," Gunner Gunderson with “'He Looks Like Me!': Demonstrating the possibility of belonging," Chelsea Patterson Sobolik with "How the Chinese Communist Party is persecuting Uyghur women." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Devin Maddox for a conversation about life and ministry.

About Devin

Devin Maddox is the trade books publisher at B&H Publishing Group, and director of the books ministry area at LifeWay. He graduated with a BA in Christian ethics from Union University and an MDiv from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Currently he is completing a PhD in applied theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, focusing his research on Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s early life and writing. Devin is married to his college sweetheart, Cara; they have three boys and live in Tennessee. You can connect with Devin on twitter: @devinmaddox

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Policy Staff with Supreme Court strikes down California’s ban on indoor worship
Alex Ward with The Courage of Ruby Bridges and Her Family
Gunner Gunderson with “He Looks Like Me!”: Demonstrating the possibility of belonging
Chelsea Patterson Sobolik with How the Chinese Communist Party is persecuting Uyghur women

Culture

Rundown of Trump Impeachment Trial
Trump on path to acquittal despite evidence
To heal America's divide, we must get back to facts
Covid infections are plummeting
The latest on masks
The Covid vaccines have shattered expectations

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Strange dreams and insomnia, Super Bowl LV, and a conversation with Chelsea Sobolik Feb 05, 2021

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In this episode, Josh, Brent, Julie, and Meagan discuss Coronavirus cases falling across the country, Liz Cheney, Marjorie Taylor Greene removed from committees, the ERLC task force report, google searches about strange dreams, and Super Bowl 2021. Julie also gives a rundown of some of the ERLC’s most popular content from Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram this week. 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

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Teen wakes up from 11-month coma with no knowledge of coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus cases are falling all across the country
Young and middle-aged adults responsible for most COVID spread
House vote coming to remove MTG from committees
Advocacy groups push for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation over report that she spread falsehoods about school shootings
Liz Cheney Wins Vote
ERLC-focused task force releases report
McNeil announces retirement as Indiana Baptists’ executive director
SBTC search team recommends Lorick as executive director
Google searches about strange dreams and insomnia at all-time high
Official Attendance for Super Bowl 2021 expected to be 25,000 fans… and 30,000 cutouts
Super Bowl 2021: Kickoff time, performers and more

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Julie: Friday night appetizers from Costco-buy several at the beginning of the month and then you have a fun assortm

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GameStop, selling the Lifeway building, and a conversation with Julie Masson Jan 29, 2021

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In this episode, Josh, Brent, Julie, and Meagan discuss GameStop, how the economy is similar to that of WWII, social channels cracking down on political ads, the status of former President Trump’s possible impeachment, the CDC’s recommendation for schools, Israel leading in vaccinations, Lifeway selling their building, and Super Bowl commercials. Julie also gives a rundown of some of the ERLC’s most popular content from Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram this week.

About Julie

Julie Masson serves as Director of External Engagement for the ERLC. She is responsible for strategic planning, development and implementation of the ERLC brand strategy across all ERLC departments and provides leadership and oversight for the ERLC marketing team as well as coordinating external affairs and partnership deliverables. Julie and her husband Jesse spent two years in Spain with the International Mission Board before moving to Kansas City where they live with their three children. She is a graduate of Iowa State University. You can connect with her on Twitter: @juliermasson

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Julie: Bedtime History
Josh:

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46th Presidential inauguration, Uyghur “genocide,” and a conversation about ERLC social media content Jan 22, 2021

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In this episode, Josh, Brent, Julie, and Meagan discuss the inauguration, QAnon in light of Trump leaving the White House, the new COVID-19 variant, Uyghurs "genocide,” the four nominees for SBC president, the March for Life going virtual this year, and the states Americans are choosing to work from home in. Julie also gives a rundown of some of the ERLC’s most popular content from Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About Julie

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Joe Biden sworn in as 46th president of the United States
Trump departs on final Air Force One flight
QAnon reels following inauguration
STATEMENT ON 2021 MARCH FOR LIFE
New California Variant May Be Driving Virus Surge There, Study Suggests
Field of Flags' put on display at the National Mall ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration
U.S. declares China's actions against Uyghurs "genocide"
Randy Adams announced as nominee for SBC president
Pastor @EdLitton to be third candidate for SBC president
The states Americans headed to the most in 2020, according to U-Haul

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Julie: KidNuz
Josh: The Ten Commandments: What They Mean, Why They Matter, and Why We Should Obey Them
Brent: Bernie Sanders memes

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A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Your Children About Gender: by Jared Kennedy. This short book walks through six conversation topics designed to help you apply the truth and hope of the gospel t

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A second impeachment, US Space Command, and an interview with Haley Byrd Wilt Jan 15, 2021

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In this episode, Josh, Brent, and Meagan discuss president Trump becoming the first president to be impeached twice, the increased national guard presence at the U.S. Capitol, COVID-19’s raging numbers, new thoughts on COVID-19 immunity length, US Space Command, Alabama winning the National Championship, and ‘Way Maker’ topping the charts in 2020. Meagan and Josh also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Carl Laferton with "3 ways smartphone usage can distort our perceptions: Habits, theology, and Christian discipleship," Jason Thacker, and Josh Wester with "Understanding Twitter suspensions and the need for consistent policies," and Russell Moore with "The Roman Road from Insurrection." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Haley Byrd Wilt for a conversation about life and ministry.

About Haley

Haley Byrd Wilt is an associate editor for The Dispatch. She previously reported on Congress for CNN and The Weekly Standard. Haley and her husband Evan live in Washington, D.C. You can connect with her on Twitter: @byrdinator

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Carl Laferton with 3 ways smartphone usage can distort our perceptions: Habits, theology, and Christian discipleship
Jason Thacker and Josh Wester with Understanding Twitter suspensions and the need for consistent policies
Russell Moore with The Roman Road from Insurrection

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Trump becomes first president to be impeached twice
Here are the Republicans who voted to impeach Trump
Here's what the U.S. Capitol looks like as impeachment is underway
Axios: Next move is the Senate
Multiple resignations in wake of Capitol riot
Capitol Hill police chief resigns, said he requested back-up
US Space Command Headquarters is coming to Huntsville
Air passengers entering the United States will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test, according to the CDC
Coronavirus Immunity May Last Years, Possibly Even Decades, Study Suggests
Covid is raging

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A roundtable on the chaos at the Capitol and an interview with Seth Brown Jan 08, 2021

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In this episode, Josh, Brent, and Lindsay discuss the protests and attacks on the US Capitol as a result of the 2020 election results. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jordan Wootten with "3 ways smartphone usage can distort our perceptions: Habits, theology, and Christian discipleship," Josh Wester and Jordan Wootten with "Why we need the tenderness of our Savior: An Interview with Dane Ortlund about Gentle and Lowly," and Jason Thacker with "3 ethical issues in technology to watch for in 2021." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Seth Brown for a conversation about life and ministry.

About Seth

Seth Brown serves as Executive Editor of the Biblical Recorder, a Baptist news outlet based in Cary, N.C. He lives in Wake Forest with his wife and three children. They are members of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh. You can connect with him on Twitter: @dsethbrown

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Jordan Wootten with 3 ways smartphone usage can distort our perceptions: Habits, theology, and Christian discipleship
Josh Wester and Jordan Wootten with Why we need the tenderness of our Savior: An Interview with Dane Ortlund about “Gentle and Lowly”
Jason Thacker with 3 ethical issues in technology to watch for in 2021

Culture

Warnock wins Georgia runoff, CNN projects, as control of Senate comes down to Perdue-Ossoff race
Pro-Trump protesters force US Capitol into lockdown as Congress meets to certify 2020 election results
Protesters breach Senate chambers at U.S. Capitol
Trump pledges "orderly transition" after Congress certifies Biden's win
Exodus begins for White House staff after pro-Trump siege on Capitol

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An ERLC Megacast to wrap up 2020 Dec 22, 2020

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All of the hosts from the ERLC podcasts are together for one big crossover episode to wrap up 2020 with highlights, favorite things, and the banter that turns co-workers into friends.

This MEGACAST joins the ERLC Podcast crew–Josh Wester, Lindsay Nicolet, and Brent Leatherwood–with the Capitol Conversations team–Jeff Pickering, Chelsea Patterson Sobolik, and Travis Wussow–and Jason Thacker of the WeeklyTech podcast. Thanks be to Gary Lancaster, our fearless producer and America’s most elite audio engineer!

This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of Searching for Christmas by JD Greear. Find out more about this book at thegoodbook.com.

Resources from the Conversation

ERLC Podcast with Josh Wester, Lindsay Nicolet, and Brent Leatherwood
Capitol Conversations with Jeff Pickering, Chelsea Patterson Sobolik, and Travis Wussow
WeeklyTech with Jason Thacker
This Week’s Promos
- Check out The Good Book Company
- Learn more and apply at ERLC.com/internships
- Make an end of year donation at ERLC.com/donate
From the Highlights Conversation
- What Hong Kong reveals about the future of China by Travis Wussow
- The tension of technology: Hope and fear in the digital age by Jason Thacker
- Hidden in Plain Sight: a call to bring hope and help to victims of abuse, winter edition of LIGHT Magazine
- Watch The Pearl Brown Documentary
- Looking for Truth in Post-Election America by Russell Moore
Favorite Books
- Brent | A Time to Build by Yuval Levin
- Chelsea | Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund + A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War by Joseph Loconte
- Lindsay | Spy Novels by Daniel Silva
- Travis | The Man Who Ran Washington: The Life and Times of James A. Baker III by Peter Baker and Susan Glasser
- Jason | The Technological Society by Jacques Ellul
- Josh | Politics after Christendom by David VanDrunen

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Mouthwash vs. COVID-19, Brexit Countdown, and a conversation with Mary Wiley Dec 18, 2020

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In this episode, Josh, Brent, and Lindsay discuss the first american to receive the coronavirus vaccine, Biden and Pence getting the vaccine live on TV, how mouthwash slows COVID-19’s spread, Brexit, J.D. speaking at the March for Life, snow days, and Dolly Parton saving someone’s life. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including the ERLC Staff with COVID-19 and the concern about aborted fetal cells in medicine, Jordan Wooten with "How lament can lead to hope in a time of plague: Grieving our losses amid the pandemic," and Jason Thacker with "What is Parler, and why does it matter?" Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Mary Wiley for a conversation about life and ministry.

About Mary

Mary Wiley is the author of Everyday Theology, an eight-week Bible study exploring essential doctrines and why they matter in our everyday lives. She holds an MA in Theological Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, works in publishing, and hosts the "Questions Kids Ask" podcast. She and her husband, John, have two children and live near Nashville. You can connect with her on Twitter: @marycwiley

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ERLC Staff with Explainer: COVID-19 and the concern about abortive fetal cells in medicine
Jordan Wooten with How lament can lead to hope in a time of plague: Grieving our losses amid the pandemic
Jason Thacker with Explainer: What is Parler, and why does it matter?

Culture

Critical care nurse in New York is among first in US to receive a coronavirus vaccine
Covid has killed more than 300,000 nationwide
Biden, Pence to get COVID vaccine soon
Gargling Could Slow COVID-19 Spread, Mouthwash Makers Say
Emmanuel Macron: French president tests positive for COVID
Brexit Countdown: What To Know As The United Kingdom Breaks With The EU
AP: The Electoral College decisively confirmed Joe Biden on Monday as the nation’s next president
Inauguration committee urges people not to travel for Biden's inauguration
Greear to be first SBC president to speak at March for Life
Parts of the Northeast blanketed by over a foot of snow
Fantastic snow day letter from Jefferson County Schools in West Virginia

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Mardi Gras is cancelled, a rare ‘Christmas Star’, and a conversation with David French Dec 11, 2020

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In this episode, Josh, Brent, and Lindsay discuss the first people to receive the Coronavirus vaccine, Middle America racking up a ton of new Coronavirus cases, Mardi Gras being cancelled, Biden’s ‘skeleton staff’, record unemployment claims, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, and a rare Christmas star. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jared Kennedy with "Two foundational truths to teach our kids about gender: Celebrating who God created us to be," Annie Kratzsch with "3 practical Advent practices to meet you in your suffering: Simple activities for your family from the “Unexpected Gift”," and C. Ben Mitchell with "What defines personhood? The distinct difference of humans." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by David French for a conversation about life and ministry.

About David

David French is an American attorney, political commentator, and author. A fellow at the National Review Institute and a staff writer for National Review from 2015 to 2019, French currently serves as senior editor of The Dispatch. David is the author of Divided We Fall: America's Secession Threat and How to Restore Our Nation. David and his wife Nancy live in middle Tennessee with their three children. You can connect with him on Twitter: @DavidAFrench

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