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Back to SearchKirk Kirkland to lead Lifeway Worship, ERLC presses religious liberty, Deaflympics open in Tokyo
Episode 557
In this episode of SBC This Week, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talk about recent leadership changes at Lifeway Worship, the retirement announcement of New Orleans pastor Fred Luter, recent publi…
Published on 11 hours ago
Send Relief aids Jamaica, State conventions in full swing, A Veteran's Day interview with Maj. Gen. Doug Carver
Episode 556
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson discuss Send Relief’s aid to Jamaica following a devastating hurricane, how churches are evaluating their discipleship efforts, a flurry of state co…
Published on 1 week ago
SendRelief responds to Jamaican devastation, SBC church data reveals growth and declines, IMB Sending Celebration in Texas
Episode 555
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson share how Send Relief is helping in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, they discuss Lifeway Research's finding based on the 2025 Annual Church Prof…
Published on 2 weeks ago
Morris H. Chapman dies, SWBTS and MBTS reports, DR relief in Alaska
Episode 554
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talk about the life and legacy of SBC Executive Committee President Emeritus Morris H. Chapman, discuss SWBTS and MBTS trustee meeting reports, lear…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Missions offering generosity, Danny Akin announces retirement at SEBTS, NAMB focuses on spiritual need in Montreal
Episode 553
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson share how Southern Baptists gave more than $270 million in missions offerings in 2024-25, learn about Southeastern Seminary President Danny Akin's r…
Published on 4 weeks ago
2024-25 Cooperative Giving results, SBC26 hotel portal opens, Interview with Taffey Hall
Episode 552
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talk about Southern Baptists give more than $186 million through the Cooperative Program in 2024-25, how messengers can reserve a hotel room for the…
Published on 1 month ago
SCOTUS to hear conversion therapy case, 2025 SBC Annual released, RaShan Frost on artificial intelligence
Episode 551
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson highlight an upcoming Supreme Court case considering religious liberty and Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, the release of the 2025 SBC Annual,…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
IMB Sending Celebration, EC and IMB Trustee meetings, Remembering Hurricane Helene
Episode 550
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson celebrate this week's Sending Celebration, recap the Executive Committee and International Mission Board meetings, talk about the Ethics & Religious…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Gary 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 1 month, 3 weeks 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 2 months ago