SBC This Week
Baptist Talk
A weekly news roundup from the Southern Baptist Convention as well as guest interviews.
Location:
Nashville, TN
Description:
A weekly news roundup from the Southern Baptist Convention as well as guest interviews.
Twitter:
@sbcthisweek
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.sbcthisweek.com/
Email:
jonathan@sbcthisweek.com
Episodes
ERLC leadership confusion & a fire at First Baptist Dallas
7/26/2024
Last week saw a turbulent 24 hours for the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission leadership, a massive church fires, and a major shakeup in the presidential race and much more. Also, Jonathan Howe steps in as co-host this week for Brandon Porter.
Duration:00:25:17
Southern Baptist ethnic research leader dies in drowning accident
7/19/2024
Minh Ha Nguyen, the director of the Southern Baptist Ethnic Research Network, passed away tragically this week in a drowning accident off the coast of North Carolina. Also, Lifeway Research released new data on sentiment related to the Cooperative Program.
Duration:00:33:36
Hurricane Beryl hits Texas and an interview with Jonathan Howe
7/12/2024
Former SBC This Week host Jonathan Howe joins the show to talk about what's next for the podcast, and we cover how Southern Baptists are responding in the wake of Hurricane Beryl.
Duration:00:45:06
Trail Life and an interview with Mark Hancock
6/28/2024
Mark Hancock, the CEO of Trail Life, stops by to discuss the program as well as why the being in the outdoors is a great way to disciple young men.
Duration:00:39:04
Wildfires in New Mexico and an interview with Nathan Finn
6/21/2024
SBC Recording Secretary stops by the show to discuss the recent resolution on religious liberty. Also, wildfires in New Mexico have Southern Baptist Disaster Relief forces on duty.
Duration:00:36:24
SBC Annual Meeting in review
6/14/2024
Brandon and Laura take a look back at everything that happened in Indianapolis including the failure of the "Law Amendment" and the election of Clint Pressley as the new SBC president.
Duration:00:36:25
SBC Annual Meeting on the horizon
6/7/2024
The 2024 Annual Meeting is upon us and there are a few last minute news items as well as a recap of the Cooperation Group's work and a celebration for Jamie Dew at NOBTS.
Duration:00:21:48
Resolutions and a conversation with the Cooperation Group
5/31/2024
Proposed resolutions for the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting have been released to the public for review. Also, Jared Wellman and Andrew Walker stop by to discuss the Cooperation Group report and recommendations.
Duration:00:46:25
Queen indicted in federal investigation
5/24/2024
Former Southwestern professor and administrator Matt Queen has been indicted on one count of falsifying records in the federal investigation into the Southern Baptist Convention. Also, there was a shakeup in the race for SBC 1VP.
Duration:00:39:02
Billy Graham statue unveiled; IMB commissions 83 missionaries
5/17/2024
A statue of Billy Graham was unveiled in the nation's capitol, and the IMB commissioned dozens of new missionaries to the nations. Also, Jay Adkins stops by the pod to give insight into the GCR Task Force report.
Duration:00:52:03
ACP results show spike in baptisms, growth in attendance
5/10/2024
The 2023 SBC Annual Church Profile has been released and the results are encouraging. They show a 26% spike in baptisms and increases in both worship attendance and small group Bible study attendance.
Duration:00:27:50
Cooperation Group releases report and recommendations
5/3/2024
The Cooperation Group has released their report with various recommendations geared toward potential governing document changes. Also, there's another candidate for SBC 2VP.
Duration:00:58:43
Clyde Meador dies; CoC named, CoN releases report
4/26/2024
Longtime Southern Baptist missions leader Clyde Meador passed away at age 79 following a battle with cancer. Also, SBC President Bart Barber has named the 2023 Committee on Committees and the Committee on Nominations has released their initial report.
Duration:00:29:46
Groza elected Gateway president; Spencer to be nominated for SBC president
4/19/2024
Adam Groza was unanimously elected as president of Gateway Seminary. Also, it was announced that Dan Spencer, pastor at First Baptist Sevierville, TN, will be nominated for SBC president this summer at the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting.
Duration:00:28:06
Solar Eclipse and Baptism Sunday
4/12/2024
Churches across the Convention celebrated Baptism Sunday with hundreds and hundreds of baptisms right before the solar eclipse provided outreach opportunities aplenty for many churches in the path of totality.
Duration:00:32:10
Groza nominated to lead Gateway
4/5/2024
Adam Groza will be nominated to succeed Jeff Iorg as the next president of Gateway Seminary later this month. Also, Florida state exec Tommy Green announced he will retire at the end of 2024.
Duration:00:28:10
Easter week and ERLC headlines
3/29/2024
It's Eastertide and churches across the world are celebrating the resurrection of Christ. Also, the ERLC was in the headlines this week with their stances on the new budget and an event announcement for the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting that features former vice president Mike Pence.
Duration:00:30:57
Iorg unanimously elected to lead SBC Executive Committee
3/22/2024
Jeff Iorg, the current president of Gateway Seminary, was unanimously elected to lead the SBC Executive Committee during a special called EC meeting in Dallas. Also, Charles Smith was named the new president at the University of Mobile.
Duration:00:18:32
IVF conversation centerpiece of ERLC work
3/15/2024
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) has taken the center stage in ethics and politics discussions over the last month. The ERLC has recently released an explainer to help Southern Baptists in the national conversation.
Duration:00:27:20
AAEO Season & Committee on Resolutions named for SBC24
3/8/2024
It's Annie Armstrong Easter Offering season, and we have great news about that and CP giving from February. Also, SBC President Bart Barber has announced the Committee on Resolutions for the SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis.
Duration:00:29:25