Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSteve 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…
4 months, 2 weeks 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…
4 months, 3 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…
5 months 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…
5 months, 1 week 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…
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …
5 months, 3 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…
6 months 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…
6 months, 1 week 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…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
SBC case heard in TN Supreme Court, Lifeway camps growing in 2026, Jen Wilkin on studying Joshua
Episode 562
Brandon Porter and Laura Erlanson highlight the case against the SBC heard this week in Tennessee's Supreme Court, how Cooperative Program giving sli…
6 months, 3 weeks ago