Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchGary Hollingsworth names interim ERLC leader; GCR 15 years later; A rare trip to the mission field
Episode 549
In this week's episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talk about this week's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission trustees' meeting, talk with trustee chair Scott Foshie, look back at the Great …
Published on 7 hours ago
A decision in the McRaney vs. NAMB case, Southern Baptists react to the death of Charlie Kirk, Hobby Lobby's David Green talks about legacy
Episode 548
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson share about the ruling in the appeals case between Will McRaney and the North American Mission Board, how Southern Baptists were impacted by the ass…
Published on 1 week ago
August Cooperative Program giving; ERLC presses the VA; Remembering a faithful songwriter
Episode 547
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson share Cooperative Program giving in August and discuss recent trends, they tell how the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission is asking the VA to av…
Published on 2 weeks ago
Remembering the devastation and recovery from Katrina, Lifeway trustees meet, WMU hosts a mental health training
Episode 546
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson mark the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the massive response from Southern Baptists; they talk about Lifeway's fall trustees' meeting; th…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Global Hunger Sunday; Abuse response and prevention helpline revamped; O.S. Hawkins' important decision
Episode 545
In the episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson highlight Global Hunger Sunday, a revamped abuse prevention and response helpline, Mark Dance's move to lead Arkansas Baptists, ways college students…
Published on 4 weeks ago
SBC26 theme announced; ERLC names search committee, Churches helping members pinch pennies
Episode 544
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talk about the formation of the ERLC president search committee; the theme for the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting and Pastors' Conference; how the Internat…
Published on 1 month ago
July Cooperative Program giving dips; The courts protect religious liberty; Georgia churches partner in unlikely way
Episode 543
In this week's episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talk about the dip in Cooperative Program giving in July, a new podcast series on the Cooperative Program, a win for religious liberty, how t…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Leatherwood steps down at ERLC; 250 years of U.S. military chaplains; Baptist leaders want to ban mail order abortion drugs
Episode 542
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 anniversary of chaplains in the U…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
7 areas to watch in the SBC in 2025
Episode 541
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 Convention. From legal and financial up…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Remembering John MacArthur, Ben Mandrell called as Bellevue senior pastor; A pastor kidnapped and drive to Mexican border
Episode 540
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 how Lifeway will make a leadershi…
Published on 2 months ago