ERLC Podcast

Many of our listeners have expressed a desire to better understand the ERLC’s public policy work. September is the perfect time to share about this area of our ministry assignment because it’s an important month in our nation’s Capitol and a busy time for our D.C. team, specifically. Hannah Daniel, our ERLC policy manager who works in our nation’s capital, and our president Brent Leatherwood will break down the what, how, and why of our D.C. advocacy. We would love to hear from you. We want to know what policy issues are affecting your life and what questions you're facing related to issues of gender and sexuality. You can email us at erlcpodcast@erlc.com. And just a reminder, we want to make sure you are kept up to date about the important work the ERLC is doing on behalf of Southern Baptists. The best way to do that is by joining us at ERLC.com/updates. Signing up for email updates allows you to hear directly from us about our work and ways we are serving you on the issues that matter most to Southern Baptists. Become an email subscriber at ERLC.com/updates. The ERLC podcast is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. It is produced by Jill Waggoner, Lindsay Nicolet, and Elizabeth Bristow. Technical production is provided by Owens Productions. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens. Thanks for listening, and we’re looking forward to being back together with you next time.

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We’ve been working behind the scenes and are excited to announce an all new ERLC Podcast. While the format is new, our goal for the podcast remains the same. The ERLC seeks to help you think biblically about today’s cultural issues. We’ve been listening to you to better understand the questions you’re facing and how the ERLC can help on matters related to marriage and family, life, religious liberty, and human dignity. On this updated format of the ERLC Podcast, we want to give you brief, informed, practical, and biblically-based answers to important cultural issues. You are not the only one asking these questions. Just like you, we want to hold fast to the teachings of Scripture as we seek to raise our families, serve our churches, and love our neighbors in an ever-evolving and often challenging cultural landscape. Join us starting in September as we look to the Bible for wisdom, hear from trusted voices, and break down complex issues so that we can live in the world, but not of it—all for the sake of the gospel.

On this episode of the ERLC Podcast, Brent Leatherwood invites you to take our quick podcast survey as we prepare for a new ERLC Podcast. Take the survey here. Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsors Racial unityERLC.com/racialunityERLC.com/racialunityEmail updatesERLC.com/updates

On this episode, Lindsay Nicolet gives an important update about exciting things coming for the ERLC Podcast. Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsors Racial unityERLC.com/racialunityERLC.com/racialunityEmail updatesERLC.com/updates

On this episode, Lindsay Nicolets talks with Palmer Williams about her work at the ERLC, the realities of politics, and future Supreme Court rulings. They also discuss Palmer’s hopes for the SBC. Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsors Racial unity |ERLC.com/racialunityERLC.com/racialunityEmail updates | ERLC.com/updates

On this episode, Lindsay Nicolet talks with Hannah Daniel about the Tennessee governor’s Order of Protection proposal. They also discuss several important Supreme Court developments including the religious postal worker case and the abortion pill Content Tennessean: SBC public policy president, a Covenant parent, backs Lee's gun law proposal Explainer: Tennessee governor’s Order of Protection proposalGroff v. DeJoy: Religious postal worker case Abortion pill at the Supreme Court Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicolet@hannahedanielSponsors Racial unity |ERLC.com/racialunityERLC.com/racialunityEmail updates | ERLC.com/updates

On this episode, Lindsay Nicolet talks with Hannah Daniel about the importance of the Supreme Court in today’s society. They also discuss what’s new with the rapidly moving abortion pill case. Content The abortion pill case Explainer: How a case makes it the Supreme Court Explainer: What you should know about Supreme Court decisions Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicolet@hannahedaniel Sponsors Racial unity |ERLC.com/racialunityERLC.com/racialunityEmail updates | ERLC.com/updates

On this episode, Lindsay Nicolets talks with Hannah Daniel about Supreme Court opinions she’s anticipating this summer and what implications they will have for free speech and religious liberty. Related content 303 CreativeExplainer Groff v. DejoyThe “Lemon Test”3 reasons Baptists should hold to religious liberty for all Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicolet@hannahedaniel

In this episode, Lindsay talks with Dana Hall McCain about her career as a writer, the intersection of faith and public policy, and how Christians can contribute to a healthy public square. They also discuss social media, pro-life issues, and what’s important for Southern Baptists in this particular culture. ERLC Content Evan LenowHow parents can engage local public schools: 4 ways to build healthy relationships and care for your childrenPolicy staff Explainer: Title IX expanded to include sexual orientation and gender identityConnect with us on Twitter @ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsors Racial unity |ERLC.com/racialunityERLC.com/racialunityEmail updates | ERLC.com/updatesERLC.com/updates

On this episode, we'll hear the installation address of President F. Brent Leatherwood. In his message, he shared his gratitude for this stewardship, his hope for the SBC, and his vision for the ERLC. Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsors Racial unity |ERLC.com/racialunityERLC.com/racialunityEmail updates | ERLC.com/updates

On this episode, Lindsay Nicolet talks with Hannah Daniel about the Equal Rights Amendment and why it’s harmful, especially to women. We also discuss a review of states policies that cover the areas of human dignity, religious liberty, family and marriage, and the sanctity of human life. Content Hannah DanielExplainer: Senate considers the Equal Rights Amendment Katie McCoyWhat is a Woman?Rebecca McLaughlin How the Gospels Show that Jesus Values Women Policy StaffERLC 2023 State Policy ReviewConnect with us on Twitter @ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsors Racial unity |ERLC.com/racialunityERLC.com/racialunityEmail updates | ERLC.com/updates

On this episode, we feature a webinar hosted by Jason Thacker on discipling your church for a world in sexual crisis. Thacker talks to Dean Inserra, Katie McCoy, and Andrew Walker about a biblical sexual ethic and how to communicate it with truth and grace in a secularized society. Content Discipling your church for a world in sexual crisisConnect with us on Twitter @ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsors Email updates ERLC.com/updatesRacial unityERLC.com/racialunityERLC.com/racialunity

On this episode, Brent Leatherwood and Lindsay Nicolet talk to Jason Thacker about his new book, “The Digital Public Square,” and how Christian ethics apply in a technological society. They discuss the importance of Christians engaging various technological tools with wisdom and the motivation to love God and love our neighbors. Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsors 2023 Public Policy Agenda ERLC.com/policyEmail updates ERLC.com/updates

On this episode, Brent Leatherwood and Lindsay Nicolet discuss the SBC Executive Committee meeting and several noteworthy developments, including the “Ministry Check” website and six churches deemed not in friendly cooperation with the SBC. They also reflected on the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine. Culture Blalock gives update on task force work and Ministry Check siteSBC EC removes six churches, including Saddlebacktweet thread After a year of war in Ukraine, no end in sight to the miserySBC supporting Ukraine as war enters second yearHow Southern Baptists are involved in Ukraine reliefConnect with us on Twitter @ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsors 2023 Public Policy Agenda ERLC.com/policyEmail updatesERLC.com/updates

On this episode, Brent Leatherwood interviews Ed Litton and Fred Luter about racial reconciliation and the SBC. These two men have started an important racial reconciliation effort called The Unify Project, and in this interview, they tell us about it and spur us on to be ambassadors of reconciliation within the communities where the Lord has placed us. Culture Unify ProjectConnect with us on Twitter @ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsors 2023 Public Policy Agenda Email updates

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay talk about racial unity in the SBC. They also disucss a recap of the State of the Union address, the devastating earthquake in Turkey, and J.D. Greear’s article responding to comments Andy Stanley made about homosexuality. ERLC Content Four Reasons Why I Am Committed to A Racially Reconciling ChurchRacial Unity in the SBC: A Converrsation with Fred Luter and Ed LittonCulture State of the Union recapDeath toll soars past 16,000 in Turkey earthquakeSend Relief responding to massive earthquakeSEND ReliefJ.D. Greear’s article responding to Andy StanleyDiscipling your church for a world in sexual crisis Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsors 2023 Public Policy Agenda Email updates

In this episode, Brent and Lindsay talk to Hannah Daniel about the ERLC’s advocacy priorities for 2023. These priorities are in the important areas of religious liberty, marriage and family, sanctity of life, and human dignity. ERLC Content Jordan WoottenCan Christians make it in American Politics? Hannah Daniel What the ERLC is advocating for in 2023: A look into this year’s Public Policy Agenda Culture 2023 Public Policy Agenda Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicolet Sponsors Internships | Psalm 139 |

In this episode, Lindsay and Brent discuss this year’s March for Life, George Santos’ deception, and the classified documents debacle. ERLC Content Explainer: Open Doors releases 2023 World Watch List 3 lessons from the March for Life 2023Culture NY TimesFirst March for Life After Roe, Sets Stage for New IdeasUSA TodayGeorge Santos scammed voters. Congress has a moral duty to remove him.Classified documents discovered at Pence’s homeFire mansion in TennesseeConnect with us on Twitter @ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsors Dobbs Resource Page | DobbsERLC.com/DobbsSexual Ethics Resource Page | ERLC.com/sexualethics

In this episode, Brent interviews Jon Nelson, a pastor in Missouri, about racial unity and the SBC. Lindsay also reviews a few pieces of ERLC content focused on life in light of the 2023 March for Life. ERLC Content Helping single moms choose life and education: An interview about The MOMentum Network5 small pro-life steps churches can takeCulture Baptist PressJon Nelson: from atheist to 1st black Mo. Baptist VPMarch for Life 2023Connect with us on Twitter @ERLC@LeatherwoodTN@LindsNicoletSponsors InternshipsPsalm 139