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SBC This Week

A weekly news roundup from the Southern Baptist Convention as well as guest interviews from today's top church leaders.

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Show cover of SBC This Week Trump selects former pastor, chaplain to lead VA

President-elect Trump selects a former Southern Baptist pastor and chaplain to lead the Veteran's Administration, IMB invites churches to connect with missionaries, NAMB hosts a refreshing gathering with Puerto Rican pastors and Brandon and Laura consider the importance of giving thanks.

11/22/24 • 30:23

Show cover of SBC This Week IMB commissions 50 at Tennessee Baptist Convention

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #508 On this week’s podcast we cover the IMB hosting a Sending Celebration in Tennessee, the ERLC sending a policy request letter to the Trump transition team, a roundup of state convention meetings, a new Christmas devotional from Albert Mohler and more. 

11/15/24 • 45:06

Show cover of SBC This Week Trump wins presidency; Abortion fails in Florida

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #507 Coverage of the presidential election, abortion-related ballot initiatives and ERLC President Brent Leatherwood’s reaction, October Cooperative Program giving totals, a spotlight on Southern Baptists’ outreach through radio in the 20th Century and more in this week’s episode.

11/8/24 • 40:53

Show cover of SBC This Week Election on the Horizon; An Interview with April Bunn from IMB

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #506 In this week’s episode we talk about a ballot measure in Missouri that could make it the most pro-abortion state in the country, local pastors and church leaders raising up future pastors, we’re joined by April Bunn from IMB to talk about praying for believers in persecution and much more.

10/31/24 • 39:47

Show cover of SBC This Week SWBTS trustee report; Interview with Shane Pruitt

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #505 Southwestern’s trustee report showed a dramatic increase in financial stability and enrollment for the seminary. Also, Shane Pruitt joined Brandon for an interview about Student Baptist Sunday in the SBC. Also, Jonathan and Laura discuss new research from Barna and Lifeway.

10/25/24 • 36:09

Show cover of SBC This Week Record LMCO and AAEO announced; New name for SEBTS college

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #504 The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering set record totals. In this episode, Brandon and Laura talk with the IMB’s Paul Chitwood and NAMB’s Kevin Ezell. Plus, we hear SBC entity trustee reports including the creation of the Jeff Iorg School of Christian Leadership at Gateway Seminary and the renaming of Southeastern’s undergraduate school to Judson College.

10/18/24 • 46:55

Show cover of SBC This Week Helene relief continues as Milton relief begins

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #503 Southern Baptists are continuing to respond to the devastation left by Hurricane Helene as they prepare to help residents of central and southern Florida in response to Hurricane Milton. The IMB launches a two-year missions’ programs for people 55+ and Southwestern Seminary introduces a new website filled with helpful resources. Brandon and Laura cover all this and more in this episode.

10/11/24 • 22:31

Show cover of SBC This Week Disaster relief in overdrive across the Southeast; CP tops $191 million for the year

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #502 Southern Baptist churches and disaster relief workers respond to overwhelming needs across the Southeast due to Hurricane Helene, the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission speaks to the president and Congressional leaders about the escalation in the Middle East and Southern Baptists give more than $191 million through the Cooperative Program in the 2023-24 fiscal. Brandon and Laura talk about this and more in this episode.

10/3/24 • 30:45

Show cover of SBC This Week Hurricane Helene slams Florida, causes flooding issues inland; Gaines steps away at Bellevue

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #501 Folks in the deep south are dealing with the flooding and heavy winds from Hurricane Helene as Southern Baptist disaster relief workers find ways to bring hope and help. The IMB announces a historic total for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and celebrates 57 new missionaries in a sending celebration in Lottie’s hometown of Charlottesville, Virginia. And, Steve Gaines announces a ministry transition plan.

9/27/24 • 32:57

Show cover of SBC This Week EC meeting recap & Episode 500 with Jonathan Howe and Amy Whitfield

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #500 The September 2024 EC meeting was packed full of business as well as the installation service for new EC president Jeff Iorg. Also, in celebration of episode 500 of the podcast, founding hosts Jonathan Howe and Amy Whitfield joined Brandon and Laura to look back on the history of the show, some of the more interesting moments, and how the podcast may have shaped the SBC over the past nine years.

9/20/24 • 64:58

Show cover of SBC This Week SBDR responds to Hurricane Francine; ERLC board meets

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #499 Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana and brought with it category 2 winds and a lot of rain. Southern Baptist Disaster Relief has already begun its response in South Louisiana. Also, the ERLC held their semi annual board meeting in Nashville and released a new statement of support for the staff and leadership.

9/13/24 • 39:41

Show cover of SBC This Week China shuts down international adoption; CP giving up in August

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #498 China announced that it is shutting down international adoptions—a move that was devastating to hundreds of families across the US in line for adoptions. Also, CP giving returned to the positive this past month with more than $16.5 million given in August.

9/6/24 • 31:17

Show cover of SBC This Week Lifeway trustee meeting & Send Network gathering recaps

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #497 The Lifeway trustees met last week for the semi-annual meeting and update. They approved a budget in excess of $310 million and revenues have returned to pre-pandemic levels. Also, Send Network held a gathering of church planters from around the country.

8/30/24 • 29:54

Show cover of SBC This Week SBC25 kickoff event held in DFW

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #496 More than 200 pastors and leaders gathered on the campus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary to kickoff preparation and planning for the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting and Pastors’ Conference.

8/23/24 • 33:12

Show cover of SBC This Week Collegiate Week recap & SBDR still at work after Debby

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #495 The annual collegiate week in the SBC took place in Oklahoma and saw thousands of collegians attend. Also, SBDR is still active in six states responding to the aftermath of Hurricane Debby.

8/16/24 • 29:18

Show cover of SBC This Week SBDR responding to hurricane and flooding; SBC Serve Sunday

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #494 Southern Baptist Disaster Relief efforts are in full swing to respond to damage and flooding following Hurricane Debby’s arrival on the Florida coast and continued stay in the Carolinas. Also, this weekend is SBC Serve Sunday across the Convention.

8/9/24 • 36:44

Show cover of SBC This Week IMB Olympic outreach in full swing

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #493 The International Mission Board has been active with outreach activities and strategies at the Olympics in Paris. Also, Oklahoma state exec Todd Fisher is in critical care after a serious automobile accident. News Links https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/imb-using-virtual-reality-at-olympics-to-provide-immersive-introduction-to-jesus/ https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/todd-fisher-recovering-after-automobile-accident/ https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/cp-giving-through-july-a-little-more-than-2-below-need/ https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/sbc-digest-erlcs-leatherwood-sends-letter-to-ioc-erlc-releases-ministry-faq/ https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/sbc-digest-brent-leatherwood-met-with-benjamin-netanyahu-before-address-to-congress-send-reliefs-backpack-sunday-to-boost-local-church-outreach-efforts-imb-medical-missionaries-use-custom/ https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/sbc-digest-erlcs-leatherwood-sends-letter-to-ioc-erlc-releases-ministry-faq/ https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/global-health-strategies-create-gospel-access-through-cpr-certification/ https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/longtime-southwestern-employee-and-wife-killed-in-car-wreck/

8/2/24 • 17:32

Show cover of SBC This Week ERLC leadership confusion & a fire at First Baptist Dallas

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #492 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. News Links Leatherwood removed as ERLC president Leatherwood to remain ERLC president Smith resigns from ERLC board ERLC releases statement of clarity Fire at FBC Dallas FBC Dallas meets in convention center Pulpit survives fire Biden withdraws, endorses Harris Harris’ record on the issues Olympic outreach underway Jimmy Jackson dies at age 84

7/26/24 • 25:18

Show cover of SBC This Week Southern Baptist ethnic research leader dies in drowning accident

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #491 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.

7/19/24 • 33:36

Show cover of SBC This Week Hurricane Beryl hits Texas and an interview with Jonathan Howe

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #490 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.

7/12/24 • 45:06

Show cover of SBC This Week Trail Life and an interview with Mark Hancock

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #489 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.

6/28/24 • 39:04

Show cover of SBC This Week Wildfires in New Mexico and an interview with Nathan Finn

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #488 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.

6/21/24 • 36:24

Show cover of SBC This Week SBC Annual Meeting in review

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #487 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.

6/14/24 • 36:26

Show cover of SBC This Week SBC Annual Meeting on the horizon

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #486 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.

6/8/24 • 21:49

Show cover of SBC This Week Resolutions and a conversation with the Cooperation Group

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #485 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.

5/31/24 • 46:26

Show cover of SBC This Week Queen indicted in federal investigation

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #484 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.

5/24/24 • 39:02

Show cover of SBC This Week Billy Graham statue unveiled; IMB commissions 83 missionaries

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #483 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.

5/17/24 • 52:04

Show cover of SBC This Week ACP results show spike in baptisms, growth in attendance

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #482 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.

5/10/24 • 27:50

Show cover of SBC This Week Cooperation Group releases report and recommendations

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #481 The Cooperation Group has released their report with various recommendations geared toward potential governing document changes. Also, there’s another candidate for SBC 2VP.

5/3/24 • 58:44

Show cover of SBC This Week Clyde Meador dies; CoC named, CoN releases report

Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • RSS • Spotify Episode #480 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.

4/26/24 • 29:47