ERLC Podcast

Sharen Ford moderates a discussion between Dan Dumas, Chuck Johnson, Emily Chapman Richards, Becky Weichhand about adoption and foster care at the Evangelicals for Life 2018 Conference in Washington, D.C. iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast .

This week on the ERLC Podcast, Senator James Lankford discusses the importance of pro-life policy and human dignity in the political arena at the 2018 Evangelicals for Life Conference in Washington, DC. iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast .

How can parents form the moral imagination of their kids? Phil Vischer shares how storytelling can be an effective tool for creating a biblical framework for imagination and creativity. iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast .

How can parents can help their children trade the comfort of “fitting in” for the calling of standing out? Jen Wilkin calls on parents to raise their children to stand out rather than fit in. iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast .

How can parents have hope and peace even in the midst of pain, loss, and suffering? Nancy Guthrie tells the story of how she lost two of her children after only six months due to a rare genetic disorder. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast .

How do ministry leaders balance Christian minsitry work with parenting and family life? Daniel Patterson is joined by Nicole Lino, Lauren Chandler, Micah Fries, and Halim Suh to talk about ministry work, parenting, family life, and their callings. The panelists, who all serve as pastors and ministry leaders, share personal stories and explain how they balance their calling in ministry with their c...

Some of the most difficult questions currently facing the American Church involve how to deal with racial tension. Collin Hansen, Christina Edmondson, Justin Giboney, Juan Sanchez, and Benjamin Watson face some of those questions head on in a panel discussion at our MLK50 conference. We pray that open discussion of these hard issues leaves you feeling better equipped to promote unity and peace. Su...

Peering at the present state of racial relations within the church can leave one feeling discouraged. But, as Christians, we know that he who is in us is greater than he who is in the world. With this hope, Phillip Bethancourt, Don Carson, H.B. Charles, Crawford Loritts, Afshin Ziafat, and Beth Moore discussed the future of evangelicals and racial unity at our MLK50 conference. We pray this messag...

Martin Luther King Jr. has been gone for 50 years now, but his legacy still lives on in those who shared his same passion and walked the hard road with him. Jason Cook moderated a panel of those involved on the ground of the Civil Rights Movement including John Perkins, Melvin Charles Smith, James Netters, and Beverly Robertson during the MLK50 conference. We hope this episode gives you a greater...

Jason Cook went to school and pastored in some of the most segregated areas in the South. And he’s currently on staff at a racially diverse church in Memphis, TN. So when he talks about race and ministry, we should pay attention. Listen in as he asks the question, “Should we give up on multi-ethnic ministry?” Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in Listen to more episodes of The E...

John Piper has been a father in the faith to many through his online preaching ministry. He has stood faithfully for the authority and power of Scripture and has especially been a leading voice in matters pertaining to racial unity. At MLK50, he preached a message from Colossians titled “The glory of God and racial unity,” showing how this has always been God’s plan. Subscribe here iTunes | Google...

The shots that rang out 50 years ago in Memphis, Tenn., and killed Martin Luther King Jr. are unforgettable. They are also a marker in our nation’s evil past. But how has Memphis, specifically, been affected since that day? Cole Huffman, Steve Gaines, Eli Morris, Bishop Ed Stephens, and J. Lawrence Turner—all serving in Memphis—talk about how their city is doing 50 years after King’s death. Subscr...

We live in a world where issues arise in the news and culture daily. Behind every issue, however, is a person—a person made in the image of God. This intermittent ERLC Podcast series, “How to Handle,” will tackle tough issues for today with the hopes of equipping the church on how to handle the topic, care for those struggling with sin and temptation, and care for those who have been hurt. Subscri...

It’s tempting to look at the surface of the church and think that nothing is wrong. But Matt Chandler, a powerful evangelical voice, pointed out a serious problem in his talk “a house divided cannot stand: understanding and overcoming the inconsistencies of white evangelicals on racial issues.” We hope this message will help you examine your own heart before the Lord. Subscribe here: iTunes | Goog...

The phrase “out of sight, out of mind” shouldn’t be a reality in the lives of Christians as we think about others’ suffering. This is especially true of the persecuted church. So, at our MLK50 conference Karen Ellis shared a message titled “To The Ends of the Earth: The Great Commission, the Global Persecuted Church, and Racial Unity.” We hope this message leads you to pray consistently for our br...

Russell Moore has been burdened about racial justice since he was a young man. With the barrage of terrible events highlighting racial injustice in our country especially, the time is ripe to proclaim how the gospel speaks to this matter. So, at our historic MLK50 Conference, Moore addressed the crowd in a passionate message titled “King and Kingdom: Racial Justice and the Uneasy Conscience of Ame...

The Lord is doing a work when it comes to race relations in the church. And the ERLC was privileged to be a small part of it at the MLK50 Conference, commemorating the 50 years since Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. One of the powerful opening talks was given by Charlies Dates. His message, titled, “The Most Segregated Hour in America: Overcoming Divisions to Pursue MLK’s Vision of Racial H...

Every parent knows that the work of parenting is good, yet hard. The Lord has entrusted every mom and dad and caretaker with the task of shaping and cultivating souls for his glory. But, as sinners, we will make mistakes. So, at our National Conference, Todd Wagner offered encouragement in his talk, “Pressing on when you fail as a parent.” We hope this message brings you renewed hope for your call...

Racial unity is an outworking of the gospel and should be a mark of the church. Yet, Christians continue to be filled with strife and tension over this issue. And it’s especially sad because it’s about more than a problem; it’s about those who God has made in his image. So, at our Leadership Summit, pastor H.B. Charles Jr. called the church to peace through the person of Jesus in his talk “Tearing...

Benjamin Watson is known to many as an accomplished NFL player, but more importantly, he is a child of God who is deeply committed to the gospel and its implications. He’s particularly passionate about the value of all human life and racial unity. So, at Evangelicals for Life, he gave a talk title “Pro-life and Pro-justice,” showing how the two thing are not opposed. We hope this message sheds new...

In a time when families are broken and torn apart, it’s refreshing to hear stories of those that have persevered in faithfulness. At the ERLC National Conference, Crawford Loritts wasn’t shy in sharing about the legacy of the greatest influence in his life, next to Jesus, in his talk Never Walk Away: Lessons on Integrity From a Father Who Lived It . We hope you’re encouraged by this message. Subsc...

What began as a tragedy has been used by the Lord as a testimony to encourage countless people around the world. Joni Eareckson Tada’s disability has become the platform for her greatest ministry. At Evangelicals for Life, Joni joined us to cast a vision for human dignity in disability. We hope you are inspired and strengthend by this message. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune...

From confusion about sexuality to the devaluing of religious liberty, today’s youth face major cultural challenges. Those of us who are farther along in life and in the faith need to be intentional about setting the next generation up to be a faithful witness to Jesus Christ and his gospel. At our National Conference, John Stonestreet addressed this topic in his talk “A Practical Guide to Culture:...

Difficult issues are all around us, and if we have or take care of children, hard and awkward discussions are inevitable. In light of this, David Prince, Dan Darling, Phillip Bethancourt, Chip Dean, and Naomi Overton had a helpful conversation at the ERLC National Conference called “Talking to Your Kids About Difficult Issues”. We hope this message equips you to have meaningful conversations with...

Diversity and racial unity are topics we should never tire of addressing, especially because they are a part of God’s design for his church. Sadly, there is still a lot of work to be done. But our kids are a bright spot of hope for the future. At the ERLC National Conference, Steven Harris hosted a panel to discuss this issue, titled “All God’s Children: Growing Kids who Embrace a Biblical View of...