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SCOTUS to hear conversion therapy case, 2025 SBC Annual released, RaShan Frost on artificial intelligence Oct 03, 2025

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In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson highlight an upcoming Supreme Court case considering religious liberty and Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, the release of the 2025 SBC Annual, the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission releases a prayer guide as they search for a new president, state conventions kick off in New York and Alaska, an interview on artificial intelligence with the ERLC's RaShan Frost and remembering the Southern Baptist influence at the 1982 World's Fair in Knoxville, Tenn.

IMB Sending Celebration, EC and IMB Trustee meetings, Remembering Hurricane Helene Sep 26, 2025

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In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson celebrate this week's Sending Celebration, recap the Executive Committee and International Mission Board meetings, talk about the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission's ultrasound placement in Alaska, remember the devastation and recovery surrounding Hurricane Helene and learn how a Southern Baptist statesman from Arkansas impacted Washington, D.C.

Gary Hollingsworth names interim ERLC leader; GCR 15 years later; A rare trip to the mission field Sep 19, 2025

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In this week's episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talk about this week's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission trustees' meeting, talk with trustee chair Scott Foshie, look back at the Great Commission Resurgence 15 years later, introduce the state executive director in West Virginia, learn about a unique trip to the mission field and cool off in the library at the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

A decision in the McRaney vs. NAMB case, Southern Baptists react to the death of Charlie Kirk, Hobby Lobby's David Green talks about legacy Sep 12, 2025

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In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson share about the ruling in the appeals case between Will McRaney and the North American Mission Board, how Southern Baptists were impacted by the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the Southern Baptists of Texas' Disaster Relief is recognized in Washington, DC, the Southern Baptist Foundation unveils a new fund, Laura talks with Hobby Lobby founder David Green and in our history moment we hear about a missionary who spent some time in jail.

August Cooperative Program giving; ERLC presses the VA; Remembering a faithful songwriter Sep 05, 2025

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In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson share Cooperative Program giving in August and discuss recent trends, they tell how the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission is asking the VA to avoid funding abortions, how California Southern Baptists are speaking out about the importance of state and national work and they remember the legendary hymn writer B.B. McKinney.

Remembering the devastation and recovery from Katrina, Lifeway trustees meet, WMU hosts a mental health training Aug 29, 2025

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In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson mark the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the massive response from Southern Baptists; they talk about Lifeway's fall trustees' meeting; the passing of former Foreign Mission Board President Keith Parks, the NAMB church replanter of the year and a mental health training event hosted by the Woman's Missionary Union.

Global Hunger Sunday; Abuse response and prevention helpline revamped; O.S. Hawkins' important decision Aug 22, 2025

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In the episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson highlight Global Hunger Sunday, a revamped abuse prevention and response helpline, Mark Dance's move to lead Arkansas Baptists, ways college students partnered with the International Mission Board this summer, how God is moving in New England and this week's history moment is about O.S. Hawkins' important pastoral ministry decision in 1993.

SBC26 theme announced; ERLC names search committee, Churches helping members pinch pennies Aug 15, 2025

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In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talk about the formation of the ERLC president search committee; the theme for the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting and Pastors' Conference; how the International Mission Board is helping to mobilize the next generation; a Bible study rooted in a story of suffering and how a church cleverly used a community magazine to communicate with members and reach prospects.

July Cooperative Program giving dips; The courts protect religious liberty; Georgia churches partner in unlikely way Aug 08, 2025

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In this week's episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talk about the dip in Cooperative Program giving in July, a new podcast series on the Cooperative Program, a win for religious liberty, how two churches are forming a unique partnership, how Southwestern Seminary is finding solid ground and an Army veteran's return to Nagasaki, Japan 25 years after the nuclear blast ending World Word II.

Leatherwood steps down at ERLC; 250 years of U.S. military chaplains; Baptist leaders want to ban mail order abortion drugs Aug 01, 2025

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In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson cover Brent Leatherwood's resignation from the lead spot at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, the 250th anniversary of chaplains in the U.S. military, how a seminary professor's departure sparked a discussion on the "Great Traditions" of the Christian faith and a wisdom-filled interview with youth ministry consultant Jody Livingston

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