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A weekly news roundup from the Southern Baptist Convention as well as guest interviews.

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Episodes

Former SBC President Bailey Smith Dies; MacDonald to Take Indefinite Sabbatical

1/18/2019

We were saddened to learn of the passing of former SBC president Bailey Smith this week. Also, James MacDonald is in the news and LifeWay announced a major shakeup regarding its retail stores.

Duration:00:38:13

SBC President J.D. Greear Launches Evangelism Initiative

1/11/2019

SBC President J.D. Greear announced the launch of an evangelism initiative for the denomination. We also cover a few more transitions in Baptist life and the loss of a leader.

Duration:00:26:09

10 Questions for the SBC in 2019

1/4/2019

Every January, we share our 10 questions for the SBC for the coming year. This year, we get more specific than we have been in the past as we look to a year that will be filled with new beginnings.

Duration:00:47:44

2018 – The SBC Year in Review

12/28/2018

We take a look back on 2018 and answer our questions from the beginning of the year as well as discuss our top stories of the year and most fascinating Southern Baptists of the year.

Duration:00:59:24

MacDonald Steps Down from Pastors’ Conference; Aderholdt Indicted for Sexual Assault

12/21/2018

James MacDonald announced this week that he was stepping down from speaking at this June's SBCPC and a former youth pastor has been indicted for an alleged sexually assault of a 16-year old youth group member when he was 25.

Duration:00:27:18

Fire at FBC Bossier City; SBTS Releases Report on Slavery and Racism

12/14/2018

This week in the SBC brought a deluge of difficult news on many fronts.

Duration:00:39:30

Felix Cabrera Named New Exec in Puerto Rico; CP Bounces Back

12/7/2018

Puerto Rico has a new executive director, and there was a nice bounce in CP giving in November.

Duration:00:42:15

Bryant Wright Begins Succession Plan at Johnson Ferry; State Convention Recaps

11/30/2018

Bryant Wright announced the beginning of a succession plan at Johnson Ferry Baptist Press this past week, and we recap more state meetings.

Duration:00:39:24

ETS and 2018 State Convention Annual Meeting Recaps

11/23/2018

On this special holiday week, we recap several state convention meetings that took place in November and congratulate SBTS president Dr. Albert Mohler on his election as ETS VP.

Duration:00:46:08

Chitwood Elected IMB President; Hankins Announces Retirement

11/16/2018

Paul Chitwood was unanimously elected as IMB president this week, and David Hankins announced his retirement from the Louisiana Baptist Convention.

Duration:00:45:53

Paul Chitwood Announced as Candidate for IMB Presidency

11/9/2018

As we reported earlier this week, the Kentucky Baptist Executive Director Dr. Paul Chitwood has been recommended as the next president of the International Mission Board.

Duration:00:33:59

State Convention Recaps Out West & a New State Exec in Wyoming

11/2/2018

We report on a few state convention meetings out west and introduce you to the new state exec in Wyoming.

SBC Pastors’ Conference Announces 2019 Lineup

10/26/2018

The roster for the 2019 SBC Pastors' Conference was announced this week, and we continue our recap of state conventions.

Duration:00:47:24

SWBTS Trustees Ratify Decision to Dismiss Patterson

10/19/2018

At their fall trustee meeting this week, the SWBTS board of trustees affirmed the decision in May by the executive committee of the board to fire longtime president Paige Patterson.

Duration:00:47:44

2017-18 LMCO Finishes at Nearly $159 Million; NOBTS Search Team Named

10/12/2018

A staggering $158.9 million was given for the 2017-18 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, and we discuss why this could be considered a new all-time high. Also, the search team charged with finding the next president at NOBTS was named this week.

Duration:00:31:44

An Interview with IMB Missionaries William and Heidi Haun

10/8/2018

William and Heidi Haun, IMB missionaries in Africa, join Amy to talk about their work, the challenges they face, and how God is moving in West Africa.

Duration:00:30:35

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering Hits Record High; Chuck Kelley Announces Retirement from NOBTS

10/5/2018

NAMB announced a record Annie Armstrong Easter Offering this week and confirmed two new VPs at their trustee meeting. Also, Chuck Kelley announced his retirement from New Orleans and we got our final CP update of the 17-18 fiscal year.

Duration:00:36:24

Meador Named IMB Interim President; 66 New Missionaries Appointed

9/28/2018

Clyde Meador was officially installed as interim president of the IMB this week, our our latest crop of missionaries were commissioned in Richmond and sent to the ends of the earth.

Duration:00:22:04

Greear Casts Vision for SBC and Annual Meeting; Platt to Leave IMB Sept. 27

9/21/2018

The Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention met this week and heard from entity heads as well J.D. Greear. In other convention news, the IMB has released David Platt from his commitment as president effective September 27.

Duration:00:45:49

Send Relief Readies for Florence Recovery; Hammond Elected State Exec. in Georgia

9/14/2018

Hurricane Florence is making landfall in the Carolinas and Send Relief is at the ready. Also, Thomas Hammond was officially elected as the next state executive director of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board this week.

Duration:00:28:11