Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAugust 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 months, 1 week 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 2 months, 2 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 2 months, 3 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 2 months, 4 weeks 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 3 months 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 3 months, 1 week 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 3 months, 2 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 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Care for Texas flood victims, Ben Mandrell named pastoral candidate at Bellevue, SBC President opens Senate in prayer
Episode 539
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talked about the sorrow and devastation due to the floods in Kerrville, Texas, Ben Mandrell being named the pastoral candidate at Bellevue Baptist i…
Published on 4 months ago
Supreme Court opens door to defund Planned Parenthood, Update on SWBTS accreditation sanctions, New resource from Hance Dilbeck
Episode 538
In this episode, Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson talk about several Supreme Court decisions made this week, how a Gallup poll reveals how local church attendance affects one's views on abortion, an…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago