ERLC Podcast

There are more than 400,000 children in the U.S. foster care system. At the ERLC Evangelicals for Life Conference, Sharen Ford challenges the church to bring stability to children within a system that knows change all too well. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast .

Following Christ is more than an intellectual assent. At the ERLC Leadership Summit, Afshin Ziafat shares his story of what it meant to leave the Islam faith to follow Christ. We hope that you’re encouraged to follow Christ more faithfully because of Afshin’s testimony Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast .

At the 2014 ERLC National Conference on "The Gospel, Homosexuality, and the Future of Marriage," Greg Smalley shares the importance of building a health marriage. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast .

In a competition-driven culture, Christians can be confused about how to take part and still honor Christ. At the ERLC National Conference, Greg Thornbury, the president of King’s College, challenged the church to be innovative like Abel rather than stagnant like Cain. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast .

How do we begin to change the status quo when the church is racially divided on Sunday mornings? At the ERLC Leadership Summit, pastor Fred Luter helped us uncover the root of this issue. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast .

Christians often find it difficult to engage the brokenness in our culture. At the ERLC National Conference, pastor and rapper Trip Lee simply called us to the task of being faithful in public. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast .

Media and pop culture play a large role in how racial issues in our country are portrayed. At the Leadership Summit, several guest including Trip Lee, Jason Cook, Robbie Seay, and David Prince gave their insight on how everything from hip-hop to sports contribute to racial reconciliation. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.c...

Trying to navigate our way through this ever changing and challenging culture that we live in can be difficult. At the ERLC National Conference, Robby Gallaty gave a message titled, “Making Disciples who Engage Culture.” He says that a reformation of the 21st century is dependent upon the return of discipleship Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in Listen to more episodes of The...

The pro-life movement is often viewed as an isolated issue, even within Christian culture. At our Evangelicals for Life Conference, David Platt gave a message titled, “Jesus Loves the Little Children: Connecting the Sanctity of Life and the Great Commission.” Here, Platt argues that fighting for the unborn has everything to do with fighting for salvation. We hope you find this message helpful. Sub...

Learning how to live out the gospel in every aspect of our lives—even waving to a neighbor—is a vital part of engaging culture. This conversation with Daniel Patterson, D.A. Horton, Jared Wilson, Matt Anderson, Trevin Wax and Jackie Hill Perry at the 2016 ERLC National Conference discusses where everyday life and cultural engagement intersect. We hope you find this message helpful. Subscribe here...

One of the hardest segments of the population to reach with the gospel are those who think they are Christians because of where they were born and raised. Cultural Christianity has long deceived people into thinking they know Jesus in a saving way. Matt Chandler, at the 2016 National Conference, addresses this topic in his talk, “Unbuckling the Bible Belt: Cultural Engagement in the Capital of Cul...

At the 2015 National Conference, Jim Daly talks about speaking with grace and truth in the public square. Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast .

Do you ever wonder why the love of movies and stories and television seems innate? Stories can affect our souls in profound ways. At the 2016 National Conference, Mike Cosper addresses this in his talk, “The Stories We Tell: How TV and Movies Long for and Echo the Truth.” Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast .

The upcoming Presidential election—and it’s unprecedented nature—has many pastors wondering what their responsibility is when it comes to politics. At our 2015 National Conference, Phillip Bethancourt moderated a panel of pastors, which included J.D. Greear, Jimmy Scroggins, Matt Carter and D.A. Horton, asking them how and if a church should engage politically. Listen on iTunes Listen to more epis...

Many people, including Christians, struggle with same-sex attraction and are hard-pressed to find hope in the midst of it. Jackie Hill Perry’s testimony and wisdom regarding this struggle is one of remarkable grace. She spoke at the ERLC’s National Conference with a message titled, “How Does The Gospel Equip Christians Who Struggle with Same-Sex Attraction?” Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Pod...

At an ERLC event titled, “The Gospel and Racial Reconciliation,” Trillia Newbell gave a presentation titled, “United: Captured by God’s Vision for Diversity” that was born from her own experience with a close-knit group of friends. Be inspired and equipped to stand up for human dignity at Evangelicals for Life . Join us and Focus on the Family in Washington D.C. before the March for Life next Janu...

David Platt's address at the 2015 National Conference was titled "End It: The Power of the Gospel to Address the Crisis of Human Trafficking." Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast .

In a year of political turmoil and unrest in many cultures, the 2016 National Conference helped bring some clarity to weighty and confusing topics. Based on Russell Moore’s book, “Onward: Engaging the Culture Without Losing the Gospel,” this event addressed topics from movies to politics to parenting. Today’s podcast features feedback about the conference from several ERLC staff members: Dan Darli...

In 2015, the ERLC hosted a much-needed Leadership Summit on “The Gospel and Racial Reconciliation.” Russell Moore gave an important keynote address titled “Black, and White, and Red All Over: Why Racial Reconciliation is a Gospel Issue.” Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast .

The first ERLC conference in 2014, “The Gospel, Homosexuality, and the Future of Marriage,” was well received and exceeded expectations. Part of this is because we’re are living in world that is confused about these topics. Sherif Girgis helped shed some light on how to think about marriage in his talk, “Better Together: Marriage and the Common Good.” Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at...

In early 2016, the ERLC partnered with Focus on the Family to host Evangelicals for Life—a pro-life gathering held in conjunction with the March for Life. Charmaine Yoest, a longtime champion for the rights of the preborn, gave an address titled, “Dignity and destiny: Women and abortion in the 21st century.” Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast .

In 2014 the ERLC hosted it’s first national conference, titled, “The Gospel, Homosexuality, and the Future of Marriage.” Christopher Yuan shared an inspiring message of redemption, grace and transformation, as he told the story of how the Lord worked through his mother’s persevering prayers. Listen to more episodes of The ERLC Podcast at erlc.com/podcast .

At the 2016 Evangelicals for Life conference, Dr. Russell Moore moderated a panel discussing the future of the pro-life movement. The panelists include Kelly Rosati, Jim Daly, Charmaine Yoest, and Samuel Rodriguez. They give insight into the pro-life movement and offer suggestions for how we can move forward in a gospel-centered manner as we talk about the sanctity of human life. Listen to more ep...

At the 2016 Evangelicals for Life conference, Daniel Darling moderated a panel discussing how to shape a pro-life, whole-life Christian ethic. The panelists included John Stonestreet, Trillia Newbell, Karen Swallow Prior, Emily Colson and Ron Sider. They discuss how being pro-life doesn’t mean championing for unborn life alone, but rather, advocating for life at all stages, regardless of race, age...

Recent events have left the people of the United States reeling and hurting. Violence and bloodshed has erupted on our streets, revealing the racial tension that still exists today. In 2015, the ERLC hosted a Leadership Summit to address the topic of racial reconciliation. Rapper and pastor, Trip Lee, gave a message called: “Rise: Calling the next generation to racial reconciliation.” Listen to mo...