A weekly news roundup from the Southern Baptist Convention as well as guest interviews from today's top church leaders.

Hosted by Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson.

Latest Episodes

Prayer for the persecuted church, Important issues on the ballot, ERLC introduces a new marriage resource

In this episode, Laura Erlanson and Brandon Porter discuss praying for the persecuted church, key issues in the ballot box, how churches are seeking hope amid rising i...

Economic crunch affecting churches, The Clergy Act signed into law, A discussion on evangelism with Stephen Rummage

In this episode, Laura Erlanson and Brandon Porter talk about a Lifeway Research story on how economic struggles are impacting churches, the safety of International Mi...

Significant giving totals for missions offerings, Pace installed as SEBTS president, GuideStone's Hance Dilbeck on caring for pastors

In this episode, Laura Erlanson and Brandon Porter talk about record giving to missions offerings, provide updates from the North American Mission Board and Southeaste...

Cooperative Program fiscal year end totals, Transparency and accountability in the SBC Annual, Jeff Iorg on cooperation

This week, Laura Erlanson and Brandon Porter share the details of the 2025-26 Cooperative Program giving totals, they talk about accountability letters in the SBC Annu...

Congress passes Clergy Act, A judge weighs in on Sills vs. SBC, A conversation with Trevin Wax

This week, Laura Elranson and Brandon Porter talk about newly passed legislation that could affect pastors' Social Security, a judge's ruling in the David Sills case a...

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