Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchA focus on church planting and missions, Annual Meeting resources now available, Tips on praying for political leaders
Episode 572
Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson highlight Church Planting Sunday and recent efforts to encourage African Americans to serve on the mission field, t…
2 months ago
Steve Gaines enters hospice care, 2026 Resolutions Committee announced, An interview with Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman
Episode 571
Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson share how Memphis pastor Steve Gaines has entered hospice care in the midst of a battle with cancer, the search com…
2 months, 1 week ago
War in the Middle East, 2026 Annie Armstrong Offering, An interview with Bryant Wright
Episode 570
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson cover the recent war between the U.S., Israel and Iran, the theological considerations of just war…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Forces for Good Summit aims to equip churches for sexual abuse prevention, response; Lifeway reports on a strong fiscal year; Gospel influence at the Olympics
Episode 569
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talk about the recent Forces for Good Summit aimed at equipping leaders in sexual abuse prevention…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Executive Committee recommends SBC give 51% of Cooperative Program funds to the International Mission Board
Episode 568
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson report on the SBC Executive Committee meeting Feb. 16-17 in Nashville as they recommended a CP all…
3 months ago
Southern Baptists take Good News to Winter Olympics, North American Mission Board celebrates growth, Outspoken pastor Wiley Drake dies
Episode 567
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talk about how Southern Baptists are making an impact at the Olympics in Italy. They share details…
3 months, 1 week ago
International Mission Board Sending Celebration, ERLC trustees approve leadership statement, Hunter Clamp shares about serving a rural church
Episode 566
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson share about the IMB Sending Celebration and trustees' meeting, leadership processes at the Ethics …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Winter weather affects millions, Inside Minneapolis' Cities Church, Tara Dew finds peace in Psalm 23
Episode 565
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson discuss the deep impact of Winter Storm Fern and how Southern Baptist Disaster Relief has responde…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Minneapolis church disruption, Persecution continues in Nigeria, The great value of human life
Episode 564
This week, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talk with the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission's Miles Mullin about the Jan. 18 disruption at Citie…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Minneapolis churches hold fast, Key Supreme Court hearings, An AI powered evangelism trainer
Episode 563
Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson are back to talk about how Minneapolis churches are facing tensions around immigration and deportation, how two U.S…
4 months ago