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EC president search update; Rosalynn Carter dies
The search team tasked with finding the next SBC Executive Committee president released a significant update this week about their timeline. Also, former First Lady Ro...
Gaines announces cancer diagnosis; An interview with Amy Whitfield
IMB held a sending celebration this week in which they sent nearly 50 missionaries to the nations. Also, Aaron Meraz stops by the podcast to talk about the great work ...
IMB sends 49 to the nations; An interview with Aaron Meraz
IMB held a sending celebration this week in which they sent nearly 50 missionaries to the nations. Also, Aaron Meraz stops by the podcast to talk about the great work ...
State convention leaders file amicus brief against NAMB, Pressley open to SBC presidency
A Randy Adams-led coalition has filed an amicus brief against NAMB in Will McRaney's lawsuit appeal. Also, North Carolina pastor Clint Pressley has announced his openn...
$4.8 million gift kicks off LMCO season for IMB
The IMB got a massive gift—the second largest single gift ever—to kick off the 2024 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering season. Also, the North Carolina state government gr...
Southern Baptist elected Speaker of the House; Amicus brief raises concern
Mike Johnson (R, La.) was elected Speaker of the House this week, and he's a member of a Louisiana Baptist church. Interestingly enough, he replaced a California South...
Israel-Hamas war sparks worldwide interest; Seminary trustee recaps
The eyes of the world are focused on Israel's war with Hamas, and Southern Baptists are responding to the humanitarian needs that have resulted from the conflict. Also...
Statement of support for Israel released and an interview with Dan Darling
Following the terrorist attacks on Israel by Hamas, several evangelical leaders released a statement of support for Israel and a call for peace in the region. Dan Darl...
Giving totals announced, AAEO hits record high
Giving totals for the year are out and while both Cooperative Program giving and the Lottie Moon Christmas offering both topped $190 million, the Annie Armstrong Easte...
IMB trustees meet, SBC24 theme announced, and an interview with Jay Adkins
The International Mission Board met this week and commissioned a set of new missionaries. Also, there was a big announcement about the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting in India...
September EC Meeting Recap
Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson are hosting again this week and there's a lot of news in the SBC to cover. The EC was forced to cut staff and CP is below budget head...
SBC EC Reduces Staff; An Interview with Jared Wellman
Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson are hosting again this week and there's a lot of news in the SBC to cover. The EC was forced to cut staff and CP is below budget head...
Southern Baptists respond in wake of Hurricane Idalia
Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson are back this week and have an update on Southern Baptist work in response to the destructions left by Hurricane Idalia.
ARITF Update, Lifeway Trustees Meet
Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson are back this week and have an update from the ARITF and a full report from Lifeway's trustee meeting. George Schroeder also joins fo...
Credential Committee leaders announced; Dockery installed at SWBTS
Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson fill in this week and cover the news of the week including some developments at Southwestern as well some new leadership on the Crede...
McLaurin resigns, Howe named interim at SBC Executive Committee
The SBC Executive Committee announced that Willie McLaurin resigned from the interim president position after it was discovered that he had falsified his educational c...
Barber names new ARTIF chair, cooperation chair
SBC President Bart Barber named Josh Wester as the new chairman of the ARITF, and Jared Wellman was announced as the chairman of a to-be-appointed Cooperation Group th...
GuideStone trustee meeting recap and an interview with Rickey Hill, subject of the new movie ‘The Hill’
Rickey Hill and Jeff Celentano joined the show to talk about the upcoming film 'The Hill' based on Rickey's life. Also, GuideStone held their summer trustee meeting th...
Send Relief Backpacks and Global Hunger Relief: An Interview with Josh Benton
Josh Benton joined the show to discuss Send Relief and Global Hunger Relief Sunday that is coming up at the end of August. Also, Charleston Southern has a new president.
Lifeway reverses course on shuttering LifewayWorship.com
Ben Mandrell joined the show to discuss Lifeway's reversal of their announced closing of LifewayWorship.com. Also, state convention season kicked off with the BGCT gat...
NAAF releases letter calling for time of prayer and dialogue over pastoral titles
The National African American Fellowship has called for a time of prayer and dialogue related to the recent passage of a proposed constitutional amendment regarding th...
Healthy Ministry Collaboration Between Seasoned & Emerging Pastors
We will pick up with the regular format next week when Amy returns from vacation, but today we have included a recent CP stage discussion on ministry collaboration.
SWBTS student advances on America’s Got Talent
Lachune Boyd is moving to the next round of America's Got Talent after a stunning rendition of Coldplay's "Yellow" this past week.
Former SWBTS president Russell Dilday dies at 92
Southwestern Seminary's sixth president, Russell Dilday, passed away at the age of 92. Also, Wyoming has a new state exec, and a Baptist college in Arkansas received a...
2023 SBC Annual Meeting Recap
It was a busy week at the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting in New Orleans. Amy and Jonathan recap the elections, amendments, resolutions, and even a change to the Baptist Faith...
2023 SBC Annual Meeting Preview
The 2023 SBC Annual Meeting is just around the corner. Join us as we discuss everything you need to know as we head to New Orleans.
SWBTS holds special trustee meeting; Lifeway opens new HQ
Southwestern Seminary held a special called meeting on May 30 to address recent allegations of financial impropriety. Also, Lifeway recently celebrated the opening of ...
Southwestern to hold special trustee meeting; ARITF issues update on ministry check website
Southwestern Seminary will hold a special called meeting on May 30 to address recent allegations of financial impropriety. Also, the Abuse Reform Implementation Task F...
NAMB responds to McRaney suit; IMB appoints 92 missionaries
The North American Mission Board responded to the claims in the ongoing lawsuit by Will McRaney. NAMB released its perspective on the claims for the first time since t...
Florida Baptists victimized by fraud; Illinois DR worker dies
The Florida Baptist Convention was the victim of financial fraud due to spoofing communications between Send Network Florida and NAMB. Also, a faithful disaster relief...