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Multisite Churches to Be Issued SBC ID Numbers for Better Tracking
Multisite churches will now have distinct SBC IDs for each campus which will allow for better tracking and data.
SBC Leaders Cast Vision, Announce Theme for #SBC20
At an event in Orlando this week, SBC leaders gathered to cast vision for the 2020 Annual Meeting, and President J.D. Greear announced the theme for the meeting as wel...
Bible Tariffs Relaxed; Oklahoma Youth Pastor Arrested
The Trump Administration announced a reprieve on Bible tariffs this week, and a youth pastor in Oklahoma was arrested and charged with sexual misconduct.
NAMB Files Religious Liberty Lawsuit; Southwestern Issues Response to Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Legal updates and updates to previously reported stories dominate this week's news. We also report on CP giving with just two months left in the budget year.
Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Filed Against Texas Church; More Responses to Founders Documentary Trailer
A lawsuit was filed this week against the Village Church stemming from an alleged sexual assault in 2012. Also, there was more fallout from the Founders Ministries doc...
Augie Boto Announces Retirement; Seminary Presidents Voice Concern Over Documentary Trailer
Executive Committee Vice President for Convention Policy Augie Boto Announced his intention to retire this week. We cover that and public response to a documentary tra...
Baptist College Realigning with Its Statement of Faith; An Interview with Mary DeMuth
A review into a Missouri Baptist university concluded the school has moved away from its statement of faith. We also sit down with author and advocate Mary DeMuth for ...
Earthquakes and Flooding Prompt Send Relief Response; an Interview with David Melber and Vance Pitman
A series of earthquakes in California and flooding related to Tropical Storm Barry have mobilized Southern Baptist disaster relief efforts. Also on today's show, we si...
Former IMB Missionary Pleads Guilty to Assault Charges
Former IMB missionary and South Carolina Baptist Associate Executive Director Mark Aderholt pleaded guilty this week to an assault charge and is currently serving time...
Ben Mandrell Nominated to Lead LifeWay; An Interview with Ronnie Floyd, Kevin Ezell, and Paul Chitwood
Colorado church planter Ben Mandrell has been nominated to become the 10th president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. Also this week, we sit down with Ronnie Fl...
Three More Sex Abuse Charges Surface; An Interview with Dr. Jamie Dew and Dr. Adam Greenway
Three more instances of sexual abuse were reported this week in the SBC. Also, we cover some seminary moves and talk with our two newest seminary presidents.
2019 SBC Annual Meeting Recap
We recap everything that went on at the 2019 SBC Annual Meeting in Birmingham on this week's episode and highlight some of our favorite moments.
Jamie Dew Named New President at NOBTS; SBC Annual Meeting Details
Dr. Jamie Dew was unanimously elected as the ninth president of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary this week. Also, we tie up some loose ends related to #SBC19 o...
SBC Executive Committee Announces Possible Revision of Sex Abuse Prevention Proposal
The SBC Executive Committee and President J.D. Greear announced this week that there will be some potential revisions to their bylaw and amendment recommendations at t...
2019 SBC Annual Meeting Preview
In our big SBC Annual Meeting Preview Episode, we look at the meeting in four parts and discuss many of the ancillary events and happenings related to #SBC19.
Dr. Jamie Dew Recommended as Next President of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary announced Dr. Jamie Dew as its presidential candidate. Also, the ACP statistical summary was released this week and showed dec...
SBC Deep State and a Birmingham Food & Fun Preview
We dive into the SBC Deep State and get a preview of all Birmingham has to offer with friend of the pod, Griffin Gulledge.
Horn Elected as Louisiana State Exec.; Yeats to be Nominated for 23rd Term as Recording Secretary
Louisiana has elected a new state executive director, and another nomination was announced this week for the SBC Annual Meeting.
Texas Church Removed from SBTC for Retaining Sex Offender as Pastor
The SBTC has removed a San Antonio-area church from fellowship after the church decided to retain a sex offender as their pastor. Also, we take some listener questions...
Committee on Nominations Proposes New Trustee Slate
New trustees have been proposed by the Committee on Nominations and a lawsuit against NAMB has been dismissed.
SBTS Promotes Hall to Provost; Greear to Be Nominated for Second Term
Dr. Matthew J. Hall has been promoted to the provost position at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and SBC President J.D. Greear will be nominated for a secon...
Southwestern Removes Stained Glass Windows Depicting Patterson, Pressler, and Others
The big news this week came from Fort Worth as the windows depicting conservative resurgence leaders and denominational figures were removed from MacGorman Chapel.
Ronnie Floyd Named President of SBC Executive Committee
Ronnie Floyd was elected this week as the new President and CEO of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention. We share the news of the week and hear f...
SBC Women’s Leadership Network Launches
It's a congratulatory episode this week as we celebrate the launch of the new SBC Women's Leadership Network as well as an engagement and a few promotions.
LifeWay to Close Stores Nationwide; SBCEC Calls Special Meeting to Vote on Presidential Candidate
LifeWay announced this week it would be closing all of its retail stores in 2019. Also, a special meeting has been called at the Executive Committee to vote on a presi...
Proposed Texas Law Would Allow Churches to Share Sexual Abuse Allegations
A bill that was introduced this week in the Texas legislature would allow churches to reveal if former employees had been let go due to abuse allegations. Also, more d...
Brad Waggoner Named Acting CEO and President of LifeWay
Brad Waggoner has been named the acting CEO and President of LifeWay. We also provide an update on CP for the fiscal year and on the continued fallout of the recent se...
Greenway Elected President at SWBTS; Bylaws Workgroup Responds to Greear
Southwestern officially has a new president in Dr. Adam W. Greenway. Also, the Executive Committee and SBC President J.D. Greear responded to church inquiries over the...
An Interview with Dr. Adam W. Greenway, the New President of Southwestern Seminary
Dr. Adam W. Greenway, the brand new president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary joins us to discuss his election, his vision for the school, and what's next...
Greear Addresses Sex Abuse in the SBC
SBC President J.D. Greear issued a call for Southern Baptists to respond proactively to sexual abuse claims recently released in the media.