ERLC Podcast

We’ve been working behind the scenes and are excited to announce an all new ERLC Podcast. While the format is new, our goal for the podcast remains the same. The ERLC seeks to help you think biblically about today’s cultural issues. We’ve been listening to you to better understand the questions you’re facing and how the ERLC can help on matters related to marriage and family, life, religious liber...

On this episode of the ERLC Podcast, Brent Leatherwood invites you to take our quick podcast survey as we prepare for a new ERLC Podcast.  Take the survey here .  Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC @LeatherwoodTN @LindsNicolet Sponsors Racial unity | If we, as Southern Baptists, can be willing to listen and have good conversations about race, we will see fruit that will draw us closer together. That...

On this episode, Lindsay Nicolet gives an important update about exciting things coming for the ERLC Podcast.  Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC @LeatherwoodTN @LindsNicolet Sponsors Racial unity | If we, as Southern Baptists, can be willing to listen and have good conversations about race, we will see fruit that will draw us closer together. That's why we believe that A Conversation with Past...

On this episode, Lindsay Nicolets talks with Palmer Williams about her work at the ERLC, the realities of politics, and future Supreme Court rulings. They also discuss Palmer’s hopes for the SBC.  Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC @LeatherwoodTN @LindsNicolet Sponsors Racial unity | If we, as Southern Baptists, can be willing to listen and have good conversations about race, we will see fruit that...

On this episode, Lindsay Nicolet talks with Hannah Daniel about the Tennessee governor’s Order of Protection proposal. They also discuss several important Supreme Court developments including the religious postal worker case and the abortion pill  Content Te nnessean : SBC public policy president, a Covenant parent, backs Lee's gun law proposal Explainer: Tennessee governor’s Order of Protect...

On this episode, Lindsay Nicolet talks with Hannah Daniel about the importance of the Supreme Court in today’s society. They also discuss what’s new with the rapidly moving abortion pill case.  Content The abortion pill case Explainer: How a case makes it the Supreme Court Explainer: What you should know about Supreme Court decisions Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC @LeatherwoodTN @LindsNicolet @h...

On this episode, Lindsay Nicolets talks with Hannah Daniel about Supreme Court opinions she’s anticipating this summer and what implications they will have for free speech and religious liberty.  Related content 303 Creative : Explainer  Groff v. Dejoy The “Lemon Test” Nathan Finn with 3 reasons Baptists should hold to religious liberty for all  Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC @LeatherwoodTN @Lin...

In this episode, Lindsay talks with Dana Hall McCain about her career as a writer, the intersection of faith and public policy, and how Christians can contribute to a healthy public square. They also discuss social media, pro-life issues, and what’s important for Southern Baptists in this particular culture. ERLC Content Evan Lenow with How parents can engage local public schools: 4 ways to build...

On this episode, we'll hear the installation address of President F. Brent Leatherwood. In his message, he shared his gratitude for this stewardship, his hope for the SBC, and his vision for the ERLC. Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC @LeatherwoodTN @LindsNicolet Sponsors Racial unity | If we, as Southern Baptists, can be willing to listen and have good conversations about race, we will see fr...

On this episode, Lindsay Nicolet talks with Hannah Daniel about the Equal Rights Amendment and why it’s harmful, especially to women. We also discuss a review of states policies that cover the areas of human dignity, religious liberty, family and marriage, and the sanctity of human life.  Content Hannah Daniel with Explainer: Senate considers the Equal Rights Amendment  Katie McCoy with What is a...

On this episode, we feature a webinar hosted by Jason Thacker on discipling your church for a world in sexual crisis. Thacker talks to Dean Inserra, Katie McCoy, and Andrew Walker about a biblical sexual ethic and how to communicate it with truth and grace in a secularized society.  Content Discipling your church for a world in sexual crisis Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC @LeatherwoodTN @LindsNi...

On this episode, Brent Leatherwood and Lindsay Nicolet talk to Jason Thacker about his new book, “ The Digital Public Square ,” and how Christian ethics apply in a technological society. They discuss the importance of Christians engaging various technological tools with wisdom and the motivation to love God and love our neighbors.  Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC @LeatherwoodTN @LindsNicolet Spon...

On this episode, Brent Leatherwood and Lindsay Nicolet discuss the SBC Executive Committee meeting and several noteworthy developments, including the “Ministry Check” website and six churches deemed not in friendly cooperation with the SBC. They also reflected on the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine.  Culture BP: Blalock gives update on task force work and Ministry Check site BP: SBC EC...

On this episode, Brent Leatherwood interviews Ed Litton and Fred Luter about racial reconciliation and the SBC. These two men have started an important racial reconciliation effort called The Unify Project, and in this interview, they tell us about it and spur us on to be ambassadors of reconciliation within the communities where the Lord has placed us.   Culture Unify Project Connect with us on T...

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay talk about racial unity in the SBC. They also disucss a recap of the State of the Union address, the devastating earthquake in Turkey, and J.D. Greear’s article responding to comments Andy Stanley made about homosexuality.  ERLC Content Micah Gaston with Four Reasons Why I Am Committed to A Racially Reconciling Church Racial Unity in the SBC: A Converrsation with...

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay talk to Hannah Daniel about the ERLC’s advocacy priorities for 2023. These priorities are in the important areas of religious liberty, marriage and family, sanctity of life, and human dignity.    ERLC Content Jordan Wootten with Can Christians make it in American Politics?  Hannah Daniel with What the ERLC is advocating for in 2023: A look into this year’s Public...

In this episode, Lindsay and Brent discuss this year’s March for Life, George Santos’ deception, and the classified documents debacle.  ERLC Content Jordan Wootten with Explainer: Open Doors releases 2023 World Watch List Anna Claire Flowers with 3 lessons from the March for Life 2023 Culture NY Times : First March for Life After Roe, Sets Stage for New Ideas USA Today : George Santos scammed vote...

In this episode, Brent interviews Jon Nelson, a pastor in Missouri, about racial unity and the SBC. Lindsay also reviews a few pieces of ERLC content focused on life in light of the 2023 March for Life.   ERLC Content Kadin Christian with Helping single moms choose life and education: An interview about The MOMentum Network Ashlyn Portero with 5 small pro-life steps churches can take Culture Bapti...

In this episode, Lindsay and Brent discuss the South Carolina Supreme Court striking down the state’s 6-week abortion ban. They also talk about the pro-life organization and the March for Life happening next week. ERLC Content Jason Thacker with Two ways to make digital activism better: Real-world relationships bring about change Katelyn Walls Shelton with Abortion is not healthcare: The historica...

In this episode, Lindsay and Brent discuss the latest development with abortion pills, the ongoing deliberations regarding speaker of the House, and Damar Hamlin’s terrifying collapse on the football field. They also talk about the latest issue of Light magazine.  ERLC Content Latest issue of Light magazine: Pursuing a culture of life: The pro-life movement after the demise of Roe v. Wade Culture...

In this episode, Lindsay and Brent discuss their end of year focus on the Psalm 139 Project. They also talk about the status of immigration reform in the United States and an update on the Respect for Marriage Act.  ERLC Content Carlotta White with How ultrasounds help moms choose life: Opening a window into the womb Hannah Daniel with What a visit to the border taught me about Advent Culture CBS...

In this episode, Lindsay and Brent talk with their former ERLC colleague, Dan Darling. He is now the director of the Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and assistant professor of Faith and Culture at Texas Baptist College. Culture Land Center for Cultural Engagement  Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary DanielDarling.com Reagan Presidential Librar...

In this episode, Lindsay talks with Hannah Daniel about the Senate’s affirmative vote on the Respect for Marriage Act, the upcoming oral arguments for 303 Creative, and her trip to the border next week. They also discuss pro-life issues and the life-saving work of ultrasound machines.  ERLC Content Laura Campbell with 3 things to know about pregnancy resources centers Chelsea Patterson Sobolik wit...

In this episode, Lindsay and Brent talk about Brent’s trip to Washington, D.C. and his productive meetings with lawmakers. They also discuss the Senate’s vote to move forward with the Respect for Marriage Act, the Republicans’ narrow victory to win the House, and Nancy Pelosi’s future.  ERLC Content Hannah Daniel with Explainer: Why the ERLC Still Opposes the Respect for Marriage Act Hannah Daniel...

In this episode, Lindsay and Brent talk about the results of the midterms and how Christians can think about them. They also discuss the temptation toward discouragement, the path forward, and the hope believers have.  ERLC Content Jordan Wootten with The anger of our political moment: How Christians can model a better way ERLC Staff with What you should know about the 2022 state ballot initiative...