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Leatherwood steps down at ERLC; 250 years of U.S. military chaplains; Baptist leaders want to ban mail order abortion drugs
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson cover Brent Leatherwood's resignation from the lead spot at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, the 250th a...
7 areas to watch in the SBC in 2025
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson look back at the first seven months of 2025 to highlight seven areas of interest across the Southern Baptist Convent...
Remembering John MacArthur, Ben Mandrell called as Bellevue senior pastor; A pastor kidnapped and drive to Mexican border
In this episode, Laura Erlanson and Brandon Porter discuss the life and legacy of John MacArthur, Bellevue Baptist Church's calling Ben Mandrell as senior pastor and h...
Care for Texas flood victims, Ben Mandrell named pastoral candidate at Bellevue, SBC President opens Senate in prayer
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talked about the sorrow and devastation due to the floods in Kerrville, Texas, Ben Mandrell being named the pastoral...
Supreme Court opens door to defund Planned Parenthood, Update on SWBTS accreditation sanctions, New resource from Hance Dilbeck
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talk about several Supreme Court decisions made this week, how a Gallup poll reveals how local church attendance aff...
SBC 2025 Annual Meeting wrap up; Lifeway Research on pastor's home life; The case of a stolen camera
Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson recap a Supreme Court case dealing with gender transition treatments, the release of audio from the Great Commission Resurgence task ...
May Cooperative Program giving; Proposed SBC Business Plan; Celebrating 60 years of Journeymen
In this episoode, Laura Erlanson and Brandon Porter share the Cooperative Program giving from May, discuss the proposed SBC Business and Financial Plan to be presented...
SBCPC #14 - Focus on the Family
In this episode, DJ sits down with Josh, the Director of Church Engagement at Focus on the Family, to talk about the heart behind their ministry and how they’re servin...
2025 Resolutions released, Pastors attrition rate, A Harvard study on human flourishing
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson highlight the eight resolutions by the SBC Resolutions Committee, the possible move of the 2027 SBC Annual Meeting, ...
SBCPC #13 - D.J. Horton introduces Shane and Shane
In this episode, D.J. introduces worship leaders and founders of The Worship Initiative, Shane and Shane. Together, they dive into their powerful stories of salvation ...
International Mission Board trustees meeting; Abuse prevention event at SBC Annual Meeting; SBC Presidents speak on ERLC
Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson recap this week's International Mission Board trustee meeting, the storm recovery in Kentucky and Missouri, what 11 former SBC presid...
SBCPC #12 - D.J. Horton & Nathan Lino
In this episode, D.J. sits down with Pastor Nathan Lino to talk about the condition of the heart and what it means to truly trust the Lord. Nathan shares his personal ...
Cooperative Program Centennial Celebration in Memphis; Serve Tour in Evansville; Evangelism at the horse track
In this episode, Laura Erlanson and Brandon Porter talk about the Cooperative Program Centennial Celebration in Memphis this week, the release of the 2025 Book of Repo...
SBCPC #11 - D.J. Horton and Dwayne Milioni
In this episode, D.J. converses with Dr. Dwayne Milioni, Lead Pastor of Open Door Church in Raleigh, NC, and Associate Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist T...
2024 Annual Church Profile stats; Celebrating dozens of retiring missionaries, A way to understand the Baptist Faith & Message
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson discuss the recent news that baptisms and church attendance was up in Southern Baptist churches in 2024, how dozens ...
Baptism Sunday; Committee on Nominations; Keith Harper dies
In this episode, Brandon and Laura look back at how God worked on Easter Sunday and give a preview of Baptism Sunday, look at two religious liberty legal cases, discus...
Clint Pressley to be nominated for 2nd SBC presidential term; Serve Tour in Virginia Beach; the importance of the Resurrection
Brandon and Laura talk about the announced nomination of Clint Pressley for his second term as SBC president, entity trustee reports, the Serve Tour in Virginia Beach,...
SBC25 Updates, Seminary Trustee Reports, & A Hymn from the 3rd Century
This week on SBC This Week, we’ve got the latest updates as preparations ramp up for the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting in Dallas — including hotel availability, volunteer op...
Preliminary agenda for 2025 SBC Annual Meeting; Crossover 25; encouraging missionary's parents
Brandon Porter and Jonathan Howe share the preliminary 2025 SBC Annual Meeting schedule, provide details about the 2025 Crossover event and introduce a potential 2nd v...
SBCPC #10 - D.J. Horton & David Woo Joon Kim
In this episode, D.J. introduces David Woo Joon Kim, whose journey of faith spans continents. Born in South Korea and raised in Guatemala, David was the first Korean s...
SBC DR responds to a deadly line of storms; A timeline of recent SBC legal expenses; Lifeway Research says half of protestant churches are growing
Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson discuss SBC disaster relief efforts following a line of deadly storms, a timeline of recent SBC legal expenses, a Lifeway Research st...
SBCPC #9 - D.J. Horton & Dr. Robert Smith
Episode Description: In this week’s episode, D.J. talks with Dr. Robert Smith Jr., a pastor, husband, father, professor, and, above all, a devoted follower of Christ. ...
The DOJ closes its investigation of the SBC, Lifeway Research reveals church growth trends
This episode is sponsored by the Israel Ministry of Tourism - https://holyland.israel.travel - Brandon and Laura discuss the news that the DOJ closed their investigati...
SBCPC #8 - D.J. Horton & Juan Sánchez
In this week’s episode, D.J. introduces Juan Sánchez, Senior Pastor of High Pointe Baptist Church, theologian, author, and professor, as he explores the intersection o...
State Leadership Changes in Arizona and Alaska; Annual Meeting Survey Results
This episode is sponsored by the Israel Ministry of Tourism - https://holyland.israel.travel/In this episode of SBC This Week, hosts Laura Erlanson and Jonathan Howe d...
SBCPC #7 - D.J. Horton & Aaron Harvie
In this episode, D.J. introduces Aaron Harvie, the Senior Pastor of Highview Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. Aaron, a husband and father of five, grew up in a ...
Leadership transitions in two state conventions; 2025 Committee on Committees announced, 2025 Annual Meeting event registration opens
Lance Caddell is named new state executive for the Northwest Baptist Convention, Nate Adams announces his retirement as state executive in Illinois, Brandon and Laura ...
SBCPC #6 - D.J. Horton & Joshua Powell
In this episode, D.J. introduces Joshua Powell, lead pastor of Taylors First Baptist Church and a third-generation Southern Baptist pastor. Joshua shares his journey—f...
