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COVID-19 vaccines around the world, Ellen Page, and a conversation with Dane Ortlund Dec 04, 2020

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In this episode, Josh, Brent, and Lindsay discuss the highest day of COVID-19 deaths, UK and Russian approval of a coronavirus vaccine, COVID restrictions and court cases involving churches and private schools, President-elect Biden fracturing his foot, President Trump considering another presidential run in 2024, a 27-year-old embryo being born, Ellen Page now transgender, and Hawaii offering free round trips for remote workers. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including C. Ben Mitchell with "Who counts as a person? Today’s question in the abortion debate," Amy Ford with "What you can do to help moms choose life: Getting the church ready to care for those with unplanned pregnancies," and Joey Kline with "Five things your kids (and you) should know about Lottie Moon." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Dane Ortlund for a conversation about life and ministry.

About Dane

Dane C. Ortlund serves as senior pastor of Naperville Presbyterian Church in Naperville, Illinois. He is an editor for the Knowing the Bible series and the Short Studies in Biblical Theology series, and is the author of several books, including Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers. Dane lives with his wife, Stacey, and their five children in Naperville, Illinois. You can connect with him on Twitter: @daneortlund

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C. Ben Mitchell with Who counts as a person? Today’s question in the abortion debate
Amy Ford with What you can do to help moms choose life: Getting the church ready to care for those with unplanned pregnancies
Joey Kline with Five things your kids (and you) should know about Lottie Moon

Culture

Coronavirus hospitalizations top 100,000 for the first time
Highest ever daily death total
UK authorises Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer says latest data shows its coronavirus vaccine is safe and 95% effective
Putin says Russia will begin large-scale COVID-19 vaccination next week
U.K. first nation to clear Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for mass rollout
Appeals court upholds Kentucky, Michigan COVID restrictions against Christian schools
ERLC urges court to block N.Y. pandemic order
Joe Biden's doctor says he suffered "hairline fractures" in foot after he slipped while playing with dog

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Thanksgiving, COVID dogs, and a conversation with Amy Ford Nov 25, 2020

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In this episode, Josh, Brent, and Lindsay discuss the latest with COVID in the U.S., whether or not dogs can smell COVID, OANN channel, the Dow surpassing 30,000, Solomon Islands banning Facebook, Dr. Moore receiving a religious liberty award, the return of college basketball, and the most popular side dishes in the U.S. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Stephen Grcevich with "5 ways churches can support members’ mental health during the holidays," Jared Kennedy with "Why Advent is a time to build on family traditions: Recommended resources for preschoolers to adults," and Brooke Kramer with "6 ways we can pray for our country during the pandemic." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Amy Ford for a conversation about life and ministry.

About Amy

Amy Ford is the Co-Founder and President of Embrace Grace, a non-profit that inspires and equips the church to love on single and pregnant young women and their families. She is also the author of the upcoming book release, Help Her Be Brave: Discover Your Place in the Pro-Life Movement releasing January 2021 as well other books. Amy speaks nationally to a varied audience including women’s ministry events, pro-life and adoption conferences, church leadership equipping and pregnancy center benefits. Amy has been married for over 22 years to her high school sweetheart, Ryan, and has four children. You can connect with her on Twitter: @amymford

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Stephen Grcevich with 5 ways churches can support members’ mental health during the holidays
Jared Kennedy with Why Advent is a time to build on family traditions: Recommended resources for preschoolers to adults
The Characters of Christmas
Brooke Kramer with 6 ways we can pray for our country during the pandemic

Culture

Covid in the U.S.: Latest Map and Case Count
Can dogs smell COVID? Here’s what the science says
The flu vs. Covid
YouTube suspends OANN channel for fake Covid news
Biden transition names first Cabinet nominees
The Dow just surpassed 30,000 for the first time ever
Solomon Islands set to ban Facebook
Secret meeting between Netanyahu and Saudi crown prince?
SBC DIGEST: Search for SBTC executive director;

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Coronavirus and Thanksgiving, Biden’s west wing, and a conversation with Dr. Russell Moore Nov 20, 2020

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In this episode, Josh, Brent, and Lindsay discuss Coronavirus being as bad as it has ever been, the CDC warning people not to travel for Thanksgiving, the FDA approving at home rapid tests, Biden filling the west wing, and Michael J. Fox. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jared Kennedy with "Why every Christian should care about family ethics: Understanding what the Bible teaches and recognizing we’re all part of a family," Jamie Aten and Kent Annan with "What you need for Spiritual First Aid during COVID: Biblical and research-based guidance to help churches respond to needs in a disaster-filled world," and the ERLC staff with an Explainer on "What you should know about the COVID-19 RNA vaccines." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Dr. Russell Moore for a conversation about life and ministry.

About Dr. Moore

Russell Moore is President of the ERLC. In this role, he leads the organization to connect the agenda of the kingdom of Christ to the cultures of local congregations for the sake of the gospel. He holds a Ph.D. in systematic theology from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is the author of several books, including The Storm-Tossed Family: How the Cross Reshapes the Home, and The Courage to Stand Facing Your Fear without Losing Your Soul. He and his wife Maria are the parents of five boys. You can connect with him on Twitter: @drmoore

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Jared Kennedy with Why every Christian should care about family ethics: Understanding what the Bible teaches and recognizing we’re all part of a family
Jamie Aten & Kent Annan with What you need for Spiritual First Aid during COVID: Biblical and research-based guidance to help churches respond to needs in a disaster-filled world
ERLC Staff with Explainer: What you should know about the COVID-19 RNA vaccines

Culture

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The Georgia recount, a hopeful COVID-19 vaccine, and a conversation with Patrick Schreiner Nov 13, 2020

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In this episode, Josh and Lindsay discuss election updates including house and senate elections, a recount in Georgia, and a French bulldog elected mayor. They also talk about Pfizer’s vaccine update, growing COVID-19 cases in every state, a new COVID-19 milestone in Texas, and cancelled college football games, Baptist state executive meeting updates, and Disney plus’s one year anniversary. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Patrick Schreiner for a conversation about life and ministry.

About Patrick:

Patrick Schreiner is associate professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He previously taught at Western Seminary in Portland Oregon (2014–20) and received his Ph.D. from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (2014). Dr. Schreiner loves watching students see the depths and beauty of the Scriptures. This translates into a greater love for God and others as he trains ministers of the gospel who will go out to the nations with the healing message of Jesus. He is married to Hannah, and they have four children. They love good local food, the outdoors, sports, and he enjoys serving local churches through teaching and preaching. You can connect with him on Twitter: @pj_schreiner

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Chelsea Patterson Sobolik with A roundup of child welfare policies the ERLC is working on
ERLC Staff with Priorities for the Sexual Abuse Advisory Group: The ERLC and SAAG continue to fight against sexual abuse
Jared Cornutt with 3 ways my congregation has encouraged me during the pandemic

Culture:

Biden seeks to move quickly and build out his administration
Georgia to conduct full by-hand count of presidential race ballots, secretary of state says
U.S. House Election Results
Georgia Senate Race between David Perdue and Jon Ossoff heads to a runoff
French bulldog named Wilbur elected mayor of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky
Pfizer’s early data shows vaccine is more than 90% effective
Coronavirus live updates: Every state is reporting an increasing number of new cases
Texas becomes first U.S. state to exceed 1 million coronavirus cases
Alabama vs. LSU game postponed as Tigers battle through COVID-19 outbreak within program

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A roundtable on the 2020 Election Nov 06, 2020

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In this episode, Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jordan Wootten with "3 ways Christians can mend the political rural-suburban divide," Josh Wester with "Why would Christians support religious freedom? Learning from early Christian leaders," and Marissa Postell with "What should we do with the fear we feel in 2020? Trusting God in the midst of pandemics and politics." Also in this episode Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss all the details surrounding the 2020 election and the results still coming in.

ERLC Content

Jordan Wootten with 3 ways Christians can mend the political rural-suburban divide
Josh Wester with Why would Christians support religious freedom? Learning from early Christian leaders
Marissa Postell with What should we do with the fear we feel in 2020? Trusting God in the midst of pandemics and politics

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2020 Election Countdown, missing Santa Claus, and a conversation with Tre Hargett Oct 30, 2020

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation and swearing in, Anonymous, the countdown to the 2020 Election, a fatal police shooting in Philadelphia, new COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe, hurricane Zeta, Putin ordering to reduce abortions, Dodgers winning the World Series, and the year without a Santa at Macy’s. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Jason Thacker with "What is our role in social media renewal? Online discourse and loving our neighbors," Kendal Conner with "How to talk to your teen about race," and Dennis Greeson with "How do we rightly relate church and state? Augustine on the times in between." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Tre Hargett for a conversation about life and ministry.

About Tre

Tre Hargett is the Tennessee Secretary of State. You can connect with him on Twitter: @sectrehargett

ERLC Content

Jason Thacker with What is our role in social media renewal? Online discourse and loving our neighbors
Kendal Conner with How to talk to your teen about race
Dennis Greeson with How do we rightly relate church and state? Augustine on the times in between

Culture

Amy Coney Barrett joins the Supreme Court in unprecedented times
A request to recuse herself
Former DHS official Miles Taylor reveals himself as Anonymous, who wrote critically of Trump
Election Day is next week!
Fatal Police Shooting In Philadelphia Sparks A 2nd Night Of Protests
More than 40 states are reporting an increase in COVID-19 cases and many in the Midwest are seeing record hospitalizations
Despite surging US cases, the White House included ending the pandemic on a list of the Trump administration's science and tech accomplishments
Hurricane Zeta Update Statement
France, Germany announce new lockdowns
Putin order government to do more to reduce abortions and support pregnant women
Dodgers Seal the Deal as Champions in Shocking, Bizarre World Series Finale
Macy’s Will Not Have A Santa At New York Store For First Time In 160 Years

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Lind

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Brain fog, the World Series, and a conversation with Jennifer Marshall Patterson Oct 23, 2020

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the final presidential debate, record early voting counts, Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation, election interference, Pope Francis’s thoughts on marriage, new COVID-19 symptoms, NAMB’s Hispanic church planting emphasis, black holes, and the 2020 World Series. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including Benjamin Quinn with "How does my faith in Jesus connect with my work life? Every kind of work is a sacred calling," Isaac Whitney with "Why I am thankful for my pastor’s leadership during COVID-19," and Daryl Crouch with "How do we live for the kingdom in the contentious moment?" Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Jennifer Marshall Patterson for a conversation about life and ministry.

About Jennifer

Jennifer Marshall Patterson, director of the Institute for Theology and Public Life at Reformed Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C., and Senior Visiting Fellow with The Heritage Foundation.

ERLC Content

Benjamin Quinn with How does my faith in Jesus connect with my work life? Every kind of work is a sacred calling
Isaac Whitney with Why I am thankful for my pastor’s leadership during COVID
Daryl Crouch with How do we live for the kingdom in this contentious moment?

Culture

Final Presidential Debate: What Time to Watch and Key Issues
Early-voting numbers: U.S. on pace for record early turnout
Judiciary Committee advances Barrett to full Senate
The FBI says Iran and Russia have taken 'specific actions' to influence US elections
The Good and Bad News About Marriage in the Time of COVID
Baptists respond to pope’s endorsement of same-sex civil unions
Researchers looking into 'Brain Fog' being lingering symptom of COVID-19
It’s Time to Talk About Covid-19 and Surfaces Again
New York reports most coronavirus cases since May
NAMB to emphasize Hispanic church planting in 2021
A Black Hole’s Lunch: Stellar Spaghetti
The 2020 World Series

Lunchroom

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SCOTUS hearings, LA Lakers, and a conversation with Benjamin Watson Oct 16, 2020

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss updates on the Capitol Hill Baptist Church court case, SCOTUS hearings, world COVID-19 updates, Barron Trump and Nick Saban test positive for coronavirus, Kamala Harris pausing her campaign travel, a huge fundraising update from Biden’s campaign, the cancelation of the second presidential debate, and the Los Angeles Lakers winning their 17th title. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including The Pearl Brown Story, Lindsay Nicolet with "How churches and civic leaders can work together during the pandemic," and Russell Moore with "Why life should be viewed as a miracle." Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Benjamin Watson for a conversation about life and ministry.

About Benjamin

Benjamin Watson is a former American football tight end. He was drafted by the New England Patriots 32nd overall in the 2004 NFL Draft and later he would win Super Bowl XXXIX with the team over the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at Georgia. Watson has also played for the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, and New Orleans Saints. Benjamin is the author of Under Our Skin: Getting Real about Race-and Getting Free from the Fears and Frustrations that Divide Us and The New Dad’s Playbook. Benjamin has been a long time friend of the ERLC and has spoken at our Evangelicals Life Conference. He is known for being a very vocal opponent of abortion and just released a documentary Divided Hearts of America which aim to bring empathy and understanding to all sides of the abortion debate. Benjamin has been married to his wife Kirsten for fifteen years and together they have seven children. You can connect with him on Twitter: @BenjaminSWatson

ERLC Content

The ERLC with The Pearl Brown Story
Lindsay Nicolet with How churches and civic leaders can work together during the pandemic: An interview with Rolland Slade, a pastor in California
Russell Moore with Why life should be viewed as a miracle: The little book by Wendell Berry that reshaped my vision of Christian ethics

Culture

Capitol Hill Baptist gains religious liberty win in court
SCOTUS hearings: Barrett answers questions on healthcare, voting rights and presidential powers
Sen Ben Sasse tells Dems to follow basic civics during Judge Barrett's confirmation hearing.
Italy and U.K report record coronavirus surges
Paris Under Curfew: Europe Reacts As Countries See Highest-Ever Coronavirus Numbers
Hunker down'

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Tasmanian devils, the first vice presidential debate, and a conversation with Dana McCain Oct 09, 2020

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss the president and first lady contracting COVID-19, other white house staff contracting COVID-19, airborne transmission of COVID-19, the first vice presidential debate, tropical storm Delta, the Lottie Moon Christmas offering, and the return of Tasmanian Devils. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece by Russell Moore with What is the basis for Christian ethics?, Josh Wester with A closer look at the judicial philosophy of Amy Coney Barrett, Amanda Hays with 4 conversations I’m having with my child about “Mulan”, and Jeff Pickering and Travis Wussow with Rolland Slade on how pastors can build partnerships with public officials. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Dana McCain for a conversation about life and ministry.

About Dana

Dana Hall McCain is a lifelong Alabamian and a graduate of Auburn University. She is a Resident Fellow with the Alabama Policy Institute where she writes editorial content for a host of media outlets dealing with faith, politics and cultural issues of the day. Her work regularly appears on multiple platforms including AL.com, Yellowhammer News, The Birmingham News, The Huntsville Times and Mobile Press-Register. Dana and her husband Greg “Scooter” McCain are members of First Baptist Church of Dothan, Alabama. She has served the church in the past as Women’s Ministry director and a Bible study leader. The McCains are parents to two teenagers. You can connect with him on Twitter: @dhmccain

ERLC Content

Russell Moore with What is the basis for Christian ethics?
Josh Wester with A closer look at the judicial philosophy of Amy Coney Barrett
Amanda Hays with 4 conversations I’m having with my child about “Mulan”
Jeff Pickering and Travis Wussow on the Capitol Conversations podcast with Rolland Slade on how pastors can build partnerships with public officials

Culture

POTUS and FLOTUS tested positive for COVID-19.
Trump returns to White House, although doctors say he ‘may not entirely be out of the woods’
34 members of WH staff have Covid-19
Senior Pentagon leadership quarantining after exposure to coronavirus
CDC Acknowledges Coronavirus Can Spread Via Airborne Transmission
2020 vice presidential debate
Trump says he won't do next presidential debate after it goes virtual, Biden still wants town hall
Tropical Storm Delta breaks record as it moves toward Gulf Coast, could become hurricane

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Amy Coney Barrett, the first presidential debate, and a conversation with Bryant Wright Oct 02, 2020

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In this episode, Josh, Lindsay, and Brent discuss Trump’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett for the Supreme Court, the first presidential debate, and update on COVID-19 numbers, United Airlines doing COVID-19 testing, NFL postponing games, and GuideStone’s search for a new president. Lindsay also gives a rundown of this week’s ERLC content including a piece by Brittany Salmon with Three ways of thinking for a healthy relationship with technology: “The Social Dilemma” and our social media habits, the Policy Staff with an Explainer: Executive Order to protect born-alive babies, and Jason Thacker with What is digital authoritarianism? The use of technology to suppress human rights. Also in this episode, the hosts are joined by Bryant Wright for a conversation about life and ministry.

About Bryant

Bryant Wright is the Founder and Chairman of Right From The Heart Ministries, a media ministry, which he began in 1992. Bryant also serves in the role as President of SEND Relief. He retired as the founding Senior Pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, Georgia on December 15, 2019, where he had pastored for 38 years. The church grew to over 7,300-members under his leadership as senior pastor. He is a straightforward communicator who uniquely connects God’s unchanging truth with a diverse culture through compelling and creative teaching. Bryant is the author of six books and co-host on the new Right From The Heart Leadership Podcast. You can connect with him on Twitter: @bryantwright

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