Brandon Porter & Laura Erlanson
SBC This Week
A weekly news roundup from the Southern Baptist Convention as well as guest interviews from today's top church leaders.
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Oct 30, 2026
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Episodes
Mohler to be nominated for SBC president; Falwell sues Liberty 30.10.2020 28:23
https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/sbc-this-week.s3.amazonaws.com/Episode293.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #293 We have our first official announcement of a candidate for national office in the SBC. Al Mohler confirmed he’s in for 2021, and we also have an update from Liberty. News Recap Mohler to be nominated fo...
Few churches are back to pre-COVID attendance; Seminary trustee reports from MBTS & SWBTS 23.10.2020 36:57
https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/sbc-this-week.s3.amazonaws.com/Episode292.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #292 New research shows only 4% of churches who have started meeting again have reported growth in worship attendance and 13% are yet to resume services. Also, there are trustee updates from two seminaries....
LifeWay agrees on terms of Ridgecrest sale; Seminaries hold trustee meetings 16.10.2020 32:41
https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/sbc-this-week.s3.amazonaws.com/Episode291.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #291 LifeWay has identified a buyer for Ridgecrest, and four seminaries held trustee meetings this past week. News Recap LifeWay agrees on terms of sale for Ridgecrest https://bit.ly/351ytpq LifeWay announce...
Giving totals for 2020 show generosity and faithfulness of Southern Baptists 09.10.2020 24:52
https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/sbc-this-week.s3.amazonaws.com/Episode290.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #290 Giving totals are in for CP, LMCO, and AAEO for 2020, and Southern Baptists have shown their generosity and faithfulness through their giving. News Recap Cooperative Program giving in 2019-20 testament...
LifeWay files suit against Rainer; GuideStone forms presidential search committee 03.10.2020 22:09
https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/sbc-this-week.s3.amazonaws.com/Episode289.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #289 LifeWay filed a lawsuit against its former CEO this past week, and GuideStone has announced a succession plan for O.S. Hawkins. News Recap LifeWay files suit over contract, Rainer disputes https://bit.l...
EC adopts FY21 budgets; Pearson named CFO 26.09.2020 26:47
https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode288.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #288 The SBC Executive Committee met to approve the CP Allocation Budget and the EC operating budget. Also, there’s a new CFO coming to the EC. News Recap SBC Executive Committee adopts CP budget cut...
Annual Meeting theme announced; Hurricane Sally hits Gulf Coast 19.09.2020 27:08
https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode287.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #287 We have an annual meeting theme for 2021, and there’s been a shakeup at First Baptist Atlanta. Also, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief teams are working across the country in multiple states. News...
Southwestern, Baylor file suit, allege “secret coup”; Addison named EVP 11.09.2020 28:41
https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode286.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #286 Southwestern and Baylor are suing a foundation that was set up to benefit the schools after a change in its governing docs has jeopardized millions. Also, Greg Addison is moving to the SBC Execut...
State convention annual meeting plans continue to change; CP hits $16M for second consecutive month 04.09.2020 23:48
https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode285.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #285 The COVID-19 global pandemic has changed how many states will meet this fall and has also led to the cancellation of several meetings. Also, there’s good news regarding CP giving. News Recap Most...
LifeWay makes cuts for FY21; Falwell out at Liberty 28.08.2020 34:56
https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode284.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #284 LifeWay trustees met this week to pass a “bridge year” budget, and Jerry Falwell Jr. is no longer president at Liberty University. News Recap LifeWay cuts budget, plans for ‘bridge year’ in 2021...
Body of pastor’s wife found; Townes announces retirement 21.08.2020 22:31
https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode283.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #283 The body of the wife of a Kansas City-area pastor has been found after she went missing more than three weeks ago. Also, longtime EC CFO Bill Townes announced his impending retirement this week....
Trustee meetings moved online; Falwell on administrative leave at Liberty 15.08.2020 30:15
https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode282.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #282 The continuing COVID-19 global pandemic has forced most SBC entities to move their fall trustee meetings to online meetings. Also, Liberty University has placed its president, Jerry Falwell, Jr.,...
WMU to offer voluntary retirement; Pastor gets camel 08.08.2020 30:32
https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode281.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #281 The Woman’s Missionary Union announced this week that it will offer employees a voluntary retirement as the missions organization deals with the financial impact from the COVID-19 global pandemic...
Pastor resigns after event celebrating Confederate general, KKK leader; COVID outbreak hits Alabama church 31.07.2020 21:52
https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode280.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #280 An Alabama pastor resigned after controversy arose following his involvement in an event honoring Nathan Bedford Forrest. Also in Alabama, a church has seen ana COVID-19 outbreak affect more than...
Texas church planter hit and killed by 18-wheeler 24.07.2020 28:04
https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode279.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #279 Tragedy struck the Southern Baptist family this week as Texas church planter and pastor John Powell was killed after being hit by a semi-truck while helping a stranded motorist. News Recap Southe...
Bellevue Baptist faces sex abuse lawsuit; SWBTS passes budget, hires new faculty 17.07.2020 34:30
https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode278.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #278 Bellevue Baptist is facing a sex abuse lawsuit related to actions by a former part-time employee. Also, Southwestern Seminary has passed a budget for 2020-21 and hired three new faculty members....
SCOTUS rules in favor of religious liberty, cites ERLC brief 10.07.2020 25:02
https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode277.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #277 The Supreme Court handed down a pair of significant and decisive 7-2 rulings on religious liberty issues and even cited an amicus brief from the ERLC in one of the opinions. News Recap High court...
Mississippi to change state flag; CP giving highest in three months 03.07.2020 27:02
https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode276.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #276 Thanks to the work of Mississippi Baptists, the state flag of Mississippi will no longer bear the image of a Confederate flag. Also, there’s some really good news regarding Cooperative Program gi...
Cedarville University reinstates White; Akin, Vroegop resign from trustee board 27.06.2020 27:01
https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode275.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #275 Cedarville University released the findings of their internal investigation and reinstated president Thomas White. As a result, Danny Akin and another trustee resigned from the board. News Recap...
Rolland Slade elected EC chairman; Reflecting on 1995’s resolution on racial reconciliation 19.06.2020 56:16
https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode274.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #274 Rolland Slade made history this week becoming the first African American to chair the SBC Executive Committee. Also this week is the 25th anniversary of the SBC resolution on racial reconciliatio...
Southern Baptists commission 61 new missionaries; Details of pastor’s death emerge 12.06.2020 24:53
https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode273.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #273 Southern Baptists commissioned 61 new missionaries last week, and there was a tragic development in the death of a N.C. pastor. News Recap Southern Baptists virtually celebrate sending 61 mission...
ACP report shows continued decline; SBC Advance recap 05.06.2020 28:22
https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode272.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #272 The SBC Annual Church Profile results are in, and they show another year of decline for the SBC. Also, SBC Advance was held June 2 to provide online ministry updates for Southern Baptists. News R...
George Floyd death draws response from Southern Baptist leaders 30.05.2020 30:10
https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode271.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #271 On the fifth anniversary of the launch of the podcast, Amy and Jonathan reminisce about some of their favorite moments from the past five years and discuss the death of George Floyd. News Recap P...
SBC Advance to be held June 2 and an interview with Carol Pipes 22.05.2020 42:25
https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode270.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #270 The SBC Executive Committee will be hosting an online ministry update on June 2, and Carol Pipes stops by to talk about World Changers. News Recap SBC Executive Committee to host SBC Advance June...
LifeWay cancels summer camps due to COVID-19 15.05.2020 20:27
https://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode269.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #269 LifeWay has been forced to cancel all summer camps this year due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. News Recap LifeWay cancels summer camp sessions for 2020 amid ongoing COVID-19 concerns https://b...
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