Kentucky Today Podcast

With the midterm election looming, what factors determine how we vote? The KT crew talks about that, plus Kentucky’s governor calls on colleges to review their sexual assault policies, but is that enough to keep students safe? Also, a nuclear-powered proposal, a new KBC worship project, Hope for Central Kentucky — and do we Care or Don’t Care about the possible discovery of Noah’s Ark?

A new law could allow more children to attend Christian schools. This week on the Kentucky Today Podcast, Lawrence talks with David Walls of the Family Foundation about a new effort to promote Christian education in the commonwealth — and help families pay for it.

This week, Tessa Redmond tells us how many abortions were reported in Kentucky last year – and why it’s difficult to know for sure. Plus, a church that has embraced finding people who normally don’t go to church, legislation that would give ministry students more access to federal financial aid and why a Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief team was told to turn around before it reached its destinatio...

The compelling and tragic story of the botched execution of Christa Pike; the latest effort to stop the flow of abortion pills; what the latest research reveals about attitudes toward the Bible; and whether we care, or don't care, about the Pentagon's new Office of Religious Affairs: all that and more on this week's Kentucky Today Podcast.

Why did a Kentucky Baptist pastor call out the University of Kentucky’s football coach? Hear from that pastor on this week’s Kentucky Today podcast. Also, the KT crew discusses one family’s story of adoption, an effort to plant new churches in South Asia — and do we Care or Don’t Care about the governor creating a new Office of Music?

Is artificial intelligence a tool – or a threat? This week on the Kentucky Today podcast, an interview with Christian ethicist Jason Thacker about how believers should respond to AI. Also, should we care or not care about Pres. Trump banning three news outlets from the White House? The KT crew discusses those issues and more.

Could Artificial Intelligence spell doomsday for mankind? The Kentucky Today crew discusses that urgent issue. Also, the latest in the battle over abortion pills, the return of Sen. Mitch McConnell, a record-breaking year for Crossings summer camps — and the revelation that the U.S. has weapons in space. Do we care — or don’t care?

This week, the KT team discusses the latest in the battle against abortion pills, the Lindsay Clancy mistrial and the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Also, a key SBC figure begins a new ministry calling — and why one member of the KT crew is unhappy following the first big win of UK football’s Will Stein era.

The Kentucky Today team responds to Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman's speech on the addictive nature of social media and smartphone use. Hear what we recommends, and the safeguards that are crucial for children who use smartphones.

Lawrence interviews David Walls with the Family Foundation on why Christians should use the new tax credit to expand Christian education, Tessa explains the story of a UK student athlete who plead guilty to ending her newborn son's life, Mark describes how a new patio has been installed at a Baptist campus ministry site, and Chip highlights the unique ministry story behind a London, Kentucky p...

Lawrence interviews pastor Josh Greene on ways that his church is able to minister to nearby schools, and the Kentucky Today team highlights how several other churches across the state are partnering to reach spiritual and physical needs during the back-to-school season. Chip draws attention to the persecution of Christians and Muslims in Nigeria, and Tessa discusses how Massachusetts and other st...

The Kentucky Today team recaps Fancy Farm and discusses the cultural relevance of the event. Lawrence also discusses Fancy Farm with Mike Harmon, who retells how he prepared himself for the event in past years. The team also highlights recent pastoral retirements, a group of creek baptisms, and the reasons for the WNBA and some of its key players are facing scrutiny and harassment from the public.

The Kentucky Today Podcast celebrates the 100th birthday of Clear Creek Baptist Bible College by looking at its past, present and plans for the future. Lawrence Smith interviews Clear Creek President Charlie Goodman and alumnus Adam Dooley.

Lawrence interviews Jacob Ogan with Commonwealth Policy Center on his editorial on how he believes socialism is making its way to Kentucky, Mark outlines how Kentucky Disaster Relief is helping a special needs family in Brandenburg, and team discusses a fact they had just recently learned about deceased senator Lindsey Graham.

The Kentucky Today team discusses how Mitch McConnell's team is responding to rumors about his health, how funding for Planned Parenthood is being restored as a result of limitations from the Big Beautiful Bill expiring, and what to put inside of a Kentucky time capsule.

Lawrence interviews RaShan Frost with the ERLC on America's Christian heritage and the cause for patriotism as the country celebrates its 250th anniversary. Also in the episode, Mark discusses how another disaster relief group is helping a Kentucky church during its flood recovery and the items that survived the damage, Chip reveals how many students were able to get scholarships through a KBC...

In this episode, Lawrence interviews Terry Brooks on his new upcoming role at Sunrise Children's Services, Tessa outlines how AG Colman is joining other attorneys general to review the abortion drug mifepristone as a water supply contaminant, Chip describes a new church plant and where it will be, and Mark highlights how a creek responsible for flooding was recently used for baptisms.

Lawrence interviews Richard Nelson with the Commonwealth Policy Center on the creation of Fidelity Month as a Christian response to Gay Pride Month, Tessa describes the creation of a bill that would inform parents nationally about their options after an infant loss, Chip tells the remarkable story of how a man born with polio grew to become an auctioneer, and Mark outlines how small churches in Ke...

Lawrence interviews Dr. Albert Mohler on a proposed SBC amendment to solidify its stance to not permit women to serve as pastors, elders, or overseers in churches. Together, they address some practical examples and go into the details of what the amendment means.

In this episode, Kentucky Today interviews Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman on why he is pushing back against the distribution of the abortion pill mifepristone throughout Kentucky and other pro-life states. Coleman also discusses what could happen if prediction markets become an added element to sports betting.

Kentucky Today describes how a pastor in Ireland was convicted and fined for preaching the gospel, how Attorney General Russell Coleman is joining a coalition urging the Supreme Court to stop mail-order abortion pills, and the documentary filmmakers who attended a church service in Eastern Kentucky.

Life issues reporter Tessa Redmond outlines updates on access to the abortion pill mifepristone, what one judge considers to be the definition of a human being and why, and the outcome of abortion legislation in this year's session. Mark provides an update on a bank robbing in Berea and how Kentucky Today was able to cover the story, and Lawrence interviews David Walls with the Family Foundati...

Kentucky Today discusses Norah O'Donnell's interview with President Trump on 60 Minutes, along with where the newest Safe Haven Baby Boxes are being installed in Kentucky, and how the University of Kentucky BCM is working to strengthen their ministry.

Lawrence recaps the demolition of the last independent abortion clinic in Louisville, Mark explains how a bivocational pastor benefited from a KBC mentoring resource, and sports writer Keith Taylor joins to explain the state of sports portals and how they affect college basketball.

Lawrence interviews Brian Horton with the KBC on a church replanting program that works to bring new life to struggling churches.