Center for Baptist Leadership

In today's episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Marc Minter, to discuss how the SBC and SBTC are handling Fielder Church, which has female pastors renamed as "shepherds."   Marc Minter has served as the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church Diana, in Diana, Texas, since 2014. He is married to Cassie and has two sons, Micah and Malachi. He has an M.Div....

In today's episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, William Wolfe, Dusty Deevers, Steve Gentry, and Nate Schlomann recount their experience attending TPUSA's Memorial Service for Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.   ––––––   Follow Center for Baptist Leadership across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/BaptistLeaders Facebook – https://www.facebook.c...

"One of the most important talks I've ever given" - Steve Deace at CBL's "For the Faithful Majority" conference at SBC 2025.   Steve Deace is the host of the “Steve Deace Show” and a columnist for Blaze News. On his show, he serves up principled conservatism daily, with a snarky twist. He is a best-selling author and movie producer, but most importantly, he is a husband and dad.   Learn more about...

In today's episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Colby Barrett, to discuss his new documentary, "A Faith Under Siege," exposing Russia's brutal crackdown on faith in occupied Ukraine   Colby Barrett is an entrepreneur, filmmaker, and former U.S. Marine Corps Captain who led infantry and scout/sniper platoons in the Pacific Rim and Middle East.   Watch t...

In today's episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, William Wolfe sits down with bi-vocational Pastor, Luke Ash, to discuss his story and legal case after being fired for refusing to use trans pronouns at his job for the Baton Rouge Parish library.   Luke in the News: https://www.christianpost.com/news/bi-vocational-pastor-fired-library-for-not-using-trans-pronouns.html   Donate to he...

In today's episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Nick Sevier, Founder of Biblical Counselors Society, to discuss the state of biblical counseling and soul care, the nefarious encroachment of secularism via so-called "trauma-informed" or "clinically-informed" approaches, the sufficiency of scripture, and how pastors and church leaders can engage with BCS...

In today's episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Mathew Staver, Senior Pastor, Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel, to discuss if the Supreme Court Case which sanctioned same-sex marriages, Obergefell v. Hodges, will be overturned? Mat Staver serves as Senior Pastor, Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel. Mat has over 300 published legal opinions....

In today's episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, William Wolfe provides on update on Brent Leatherwood's resignation from the SBC's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission.   ––––––   Follow Center for Baptist Leadership across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/BaptistLeaders Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/people/Center-For-Baptist-Leadership/61556762144277/ Ru...

In today's episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Grant Castleberry, Senior Pastor of The King's Chapel, to share personal stories about John MacArthur, his life, and legacy.   Grant Castleberry is the senior pastor of The King’s Chapel, Raleigh, NC and the president and founder of Unashamed Truth Ministries. Grant is a regular contributor to Tabletalk M...

In today's episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Robert Burns, Mayor of Monroe in North Carolina, to discuss political persecution for being an outspoken Christian leader.   Robert Burns is the Mayor of Monroe, North Carolina, elected in November 2023 after a historic coin-toss victory following a tied election with 970 votes. A Christian, husband, and...

In today's episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Ambassador Designee for International Religious Freedom at the State Department, former Congressman and Pastor, Mark Walker, to discuss the global fight for religious freedom, working with President Trump, and his service as a pastor and congressman.   Mark Walker is an American politician and former past...

In today's episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Pastor Michael Clary to discuss the four groups within the SBC: the Platform, which controls the agenda; the Reformers, advocating for transparency and reform; the Loyalists, aspiring to join the Platform; and the Normies, ordinary pastors unaware of internal issues.   Michael Clary is the Lead Pastor of...

In today's part 2 episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, William Wolfe sits down with John Whitehead, an Attorney and ERLC Trustee to discuss the ongoing issues at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) under Brent Leatherwood's leadership. Whitehead lays out the facts of Kevin Smith's resignation, why Leatherwood was terminated only to be rehired, the lack of transparen...

In today's episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, William Wolfe sits down with John Whitehead, an Attorney and ERLC Trustee to discuss the ongoing issues at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). Whitehead criticizes the lack of change since Russell Moore's departure, highlighting the commission's poor management, understaffing,...

Keynote Address from SBC at a Crossroads, hosted by Center for Baptist Leadership and Founders Ministries at the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting. Show Notes: https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/cbl-at-sbc/ Megan Basham is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic and a culture reporter for The Daily Wire and a frequent contributor to Morning Wire. In her previous role as an entertainment editor and podcast co-...

In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Lewis Richerson, Lead Pastor of Woodlawn Baptist Church, to discuss the state of the SBC heading into the annual meeting, issues with the ERLC, the need for financial transparency, and also theological clarity through the law amendment.   Show Notes: https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/cbl-at-sbc/   Pastor Lewis came to Woodlaw...

In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Scott Colter, Chairman & CEO of The Danbury Institute, to discuss SBC 2025, why and how Christians should engage in politics, and the upcoming Life and Liberty Forum at the Southern Baptist Convention which will feature key speakers and discussions on religious liberty and abortion.   Scott Colter is the Chairman and CEO of Th...

In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Mark Harris, United States Congressman (R-NC), Pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, and former North Carolina State Baptist Convention president, to discuss the SBC's drift towards "wokeism," why Christians must engage in politics, and the need for a spiritual awakening to restore American greatness.   Dr. Harris accepted the call to...

In Today's episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Dr. Willy Rice, Senior Pastor of Calvary Church in Clearwater, Florida, to discuss what has gone wrong with the ERLC, the need for renewed trust through financial transparency, the law amendment, and what's in store for this year's SBC annual meeting in Dallas, Texas.   Dr. Willy Rice, and his wife, Cheryl, are invested in buildin...

Join William Wolfe for today's special LIVE episode on the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, featuring Pastor Chase Davis, who provides an update on the movement to stop HB1312 in the Colorado Legislature.   J. Chase Davis (M.Div, Th. M, Denver Seminary) is Lead Pastor of Ministry of The Well Church in Boulder, Colorado. Chase is married to Kim and they have two sons. He is the author of Trin...

Join William Wolfe in today's episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast, featuring Rhett Burns, Pastor of First Baptist Church. William & Rhett to discuss why the Southern Baptist Convention is declining in the number of churches and financial giving, how to regain trust through financial transparency, and the importance of Rhett's motion for an amendment to the financial plan.   Sh...

Join William Wolfe for a special LIVE episode for the Center for Baptist Leadership with Tom Ascol and Sam Webb to discuss Christianity Today's latest monstrosity.   Show Notes: Christianity Today publishes "Was Jesus Crucified with Nails?" - https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/04/was-jesus-crucified-with-nails/ Original "uncorrected" Article from Internet Archive - https://web.archive.org/web/...

Join William Wolfe for today's special LIVE episode for the Center for Baptist Leadership with special guests Chase Davis and Jeff Hunt to discuss the radical pro-abortion and anti-family agenda of Colorado Democrats.   Jeff Hunt is Co-Hose of The Jeff and Bill Show on 710KNUS in Denver Colorado. He previously led the Western Conservative Summit, one of the largest gatherings of conservatives in t...

In Today's episode, William Wolfe sits down with Caleb Morell, Author of A Light on the Hill and Assistant Pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church, to unpack the faithful history of a baptist church in Washington DC from the 1860s till 2015 covering pastoral leadership, church discipline and bylaws, cultural battles, and more.   Show Notes: Purchase A Light on the Hill – https://www.amazon.com/Light...

In Today's episode, the Center for Baptist Leadership and Christ Over All host a special XSpaces conversation entitled, "Can the ERLC be Saved?" with special guests William Wolfe, Megan Basham, Jon Whitehead, Dave Mitzenmacher, David Schrock, John Michael LaRue, and Grant Newman. Share the X Spaces Event – https://x.com/i/spaces/1lDxLzwroDRGm Timestamps: 0:02:36 - Opening Prayer by David Schrock 0...