SBC This Week
478 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 95 ratingsA weekly news roundup from the Southern Baptist Convention as well as guest interviews.
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Groza elected Gateway president; Spencer to be nominated for SBC president
April 19, 2024 21:40 - 28 minutes - 23.7 MBAdam 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.
Solar Eclipse and Baptism Sunday
April 12, 2024 20:10 - 32 minutes - 27.7 MBChurches 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.
Groza nominated to lead Gateway
April 05, 2024 21:42 - 28 minutes - 25.1 MBAdam 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.
Easter week and ERLC headlines
March 29, 2024 18:11 - 30 minutes - 23.9 MBIt'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.
Iorg unanimously elected to lead SBC Executive Committee
March 22, 2024 22:09 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBJeff 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.
IVF conversation centerpiece of ERLC work
March 16, 2024 00:39 - 27 minutes - 21 MBIn 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.
AAEO Season & Committee on Resolutions named for SBC24
March 08, 2024 21:12 - 29 minutes - 25.8 MBIt'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.
Iorg announced as EC president/CEO candidate
March 01, 2024 22:13 - 29 minutes - 26 MBOutgoing president of Gateway Seminary, Jeff Iorg, has been identified as the nominee for the president/CEO role at the SBC Executive Committee. The EC will meet March 21 to vote on Iorg.
EC meets, announces potential presidential candidate meeting
February 23, 2024 18:56 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBThe EC met in Nashville and heard updates from the ARITF, SBC President Bart Barber, and the President Search Team. As a result, there is the potential for a special called meeting in March to elect a new EC president.
IMB appoints 62 new missionaries; Henry Blackaby dies
February 16, 2024 20:57 - 30 minutes - 26.6 MBIMB held a commissioning service in Phoenix and sent 62 new missionaries to the nations. Also, Henry Blackaby, author of Experiencing God, went to be with the Lord.
CP update and a candidate for the 2025 Pastors’ Conference
February 09, 2024 21:26 - 31 minutes - 23.2 MBCP giving results were posted and the YTD total is tracking below budget still. Also, Georgia pastor Brad Whitt will be nominated for the presidency of the 2025 SBC Pastors' Conference in June.
Keahbone to be nominated for SBC President
February 02, 2024 19:16 - 28 minutes - 24.9 MBOklahoma pastor Mike Keahbone has been announced as a candidate for the SBC presidency at this summer's SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis. Also, Lifeway held its winter trustee meeting.
Hammond withdraws from consideration for EC presidency
January 26, 2024 22:41 - 31 minutes - 27.5 MBGeorgia Baptist state executive director Thomas Hammond pulled his name from consideration for the presidency of the SBC Executive Committee. Also, The Road to Indy has started with the Annual Meeting on the horizon.
Southern Baptists respond to cold weather across the nation
January 19, 2024 23:29 - 27 minutes - 22 MBWinter weather affected much of the country this past week and Southern Baptists were ready to serve those affected by the frigid temperatures and record snowfall. Also, Southern Baptists joined others in standing against abortion.
EC to present presidential candidate in February
January 12, 2024 16:04 - 18 minutes - 19 MBThe SBC Executive Committee's president search team has announced they plan to bring forward a candidate for the entity's vacant presidency at its scheduled February meeting. Also, GuideStone announced it will be the benefits provider for the Global United Methodist denomination.
Junior Hill dies at age 87
January 05, 2024 22:38 - 27 minutes - 24.2 MBLegendary Southern Baptist evangelist Junior Hill passed away January 3 leaving behind a legacy of Kingdom work. Also, December CP receipts came in above budget to close out the year.
Top ten stories of 2023 & an interview with Bart Barber
December 22, 2023 22:06 - 32 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this final episode of 2023, Brandon Porter recaps the biggest stories of the year and sits down with SBC President Bart Barber for a mid-year update on the Convention.
Tornadoes sweep across Tennessee; Missouri church ransacked
December 15, 2023 22:53 - 20 minutes - 29.5 MBTornadoes in the Middle Tennessee area killed six and left a path of destruction affecting neighborhoods, business, schools and churches. Also, a Missouri church was ransacked by vandals and police have no leads.
IMB Week of Prayer and SBC task force updates
December 08, 2023 21:18 - 26 minutes - 23.3 MBThis past week was the IMB Week of Prayer for International Missions in support of the 2023 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Also, there were several updates from Convention task forces this week including the ARITF.
EC president search update; Rosalynn Carter dies
December 04, 2023 03:54 - 16 minutes - 14.2 MBThe search team tasked with finding the next SBC Executive Committee president released a significant update this week about their timeline. Also, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter passed away this week.
Gaines announces cancer diagnosis; An interview with Amy Whitfield
November 24, 2023 18:48 - 28 minutes - 26 MBFormer SBC president Steve Gaines announced last week that he had recently been diagnosed with kidney cancer. Also, Amy Whitfield stops by the show to discuss her new children's book about Lottie Moon.
IMB sends 49 to the nations; An interview with Aaron Meraz
November 17, 2023 15:17 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBIMB held a sending celebration this week in which they sent nearly 50 missionaries to the nations. Also, Aaron Meraz stops by the podcast to talk about the great work of Mission:Dignity.
State convention leaders file amicus brief against NAMB, Pressley open to SBC presidency
November 10, 2023 22:22 - 42 minutes - 37.7 MBA Randy Adams-led coalition has filed an amicus brief against NAMB in Will McRaney's lawsuit appeal. Also, North Carolina pastor Clint Pressley has announced his openness to being nominated for SBC president.
$4.8 million gift kicks off LMCO season for IMB
November 03, 2023 19:24 - 38 minutes - 32.7 MBThe IMB got a massive gift—the second largest single gift ever—to kick off the 2024 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering season. Also, the North Carolina state government granted $5 million to North Carolina Baptists on Mission for disaster relief.
Southern Baptist elected Speaker of the House; Amicus brief raises concern
October 28, 2023 00:18 - 33 minutes - 30 MBMike Johnson (R, La.) was elected Speaker of the House this week, and he's a member of a Louisiana Baptist church. Interestingly enough, he replaced a California Southern Baptist, Kevin McCarthy, in the role. Also, an amicus brief filed by several entities in a Kentucky Supreme Court case has raised concern among many Southern Baptists.
Israel-Hamas war sparks worldwide interest; Seminary trustee recaps
October 20, 2023 21:30 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBThe eyes of the world are focused on Israel's war with Hamas, and Southern Baptists are responding to the humanitarian needs that have resulted from the conflict. Also, several Southern Baptist seminary trustee board met this week—including SBTS who honored Dr. Albert Mohler for his 30 years as president.
Statement of support for Israel released and an interview with Dan Darling
October 14, 2023 02:48 - 40 minutes - 35.6 MBFollowing the terrorist attacks on Israel by Hamas, several evangelical leaders released a statement of support for Israel and a call for peace in the region. Dan Darling stopped by the show to discuss the statement with Brandon and Laura.
Giving totals announced, AAEO hits record high
October 06, 2023 19:12 - 22 minutes - 21 MBGiving totals for the year are out and while both Cooperative Program giving and the Lottie Moon Christmas offering both topped $190 million, the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering set a new record with more than $70.2 million given to support missions and church planting across North America.
IMB trustees meet, SBC24 theme announced, and an interview with Jay Adkins
September 29, 2023 21:37 - 35 minutes - 30.9 MBThe International Mission Board met this week and commissioned a set of new missionaries. Also, there was a big announcement about the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, and Jay Adkins stopped by the show to talk with Brandon and Laura about the task force he is leading.
September EC Meeting Recap
September 22, 2023 16:13 - 22 minutes - 22 MBThe September 2023 SBC Executive Committee meeting is in the books and Brandon & Laura have all the details from the meeting as well as an update on a SWBTS student who is on the verge of making the America's Got Talent finals.
SBC EC Reduces Staff; An Interview with Jared Wellman
September 15, 2023 22:07 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBBrandon Porter and Laura Erlanson are hosting again this week and there's a lot of news in the SBC to cover. The EC was forced to cut staff and CP is below budget heading into the last month of the fiscal year. Also, Jared Wellman joins the program to discuss the new Cooperation Group.
Southern Baptists respond in wake of Hurricane Idalia
September 09, 2023 03:32 - 28 minutes - 27.2 MBBrandon Porter and Laura Erlanson are back this week and have an update on Southern Baptist work in response to the destructions left by Hurricane Idalia.
ARITF Update, Lifeway Trustees Meet
September 01, 2023 18:25 - 32 minutes - 31.1 MBBrandon Porter and Laura Erlanson are back this week and have an update from the ARITF and a full report from Lifeway's trustee meeting. George Schroeder also joins for an interview about the new BP Sports podcast—Gridiron & The Gospel.
Credential Committee leaders announced; Dockery installed at SWBTS
August 25, 2023 13:23 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBBrandon Porter and Laura Erlanson fill in this week and cover the news of the week including some developments at Southwestern as well some new leadership on the Credentials Committee.
McLaurin resigns, Howe named interim at SBC Executive Committee
August 19, 2023 17:10 - 33 minutes - 28.4 MBThe SBC Executive Committee announced that Willie McLaurin resigned from the interim president position after it was discovered that he had falsified his educational credentials and accomplishments. VP for Communications, Jonathan Howe, has been named the new interim president.
Barber names new ARTIF chair, cooperation chair
August 11, 2023 18:07 - 32 minutes - 26.6 MBSBC President Bart Barber named Josh Wester as the new chairman of the ARITF, and Jared Wellman was announced as the chairman of a to-be-appointed Cooperation Group that will look at cooperation in the SBC as well as the relationship of Article III of the SBC Constitution and Bylaw VIII.
GuideStone trustee meeting recap and an interview with Rickey Hill, subject of the new movie ‘The Hill’
August 04, 2023 23:25 - 43 minutes - 34.2 MBRickey Hill and Jeff Celentano joined the show to talk about the upcoming film 'The Hill' based on Rickey's life. Also, GuideStone held their summer trustee meeting this week.
Send Relief Backpacks and Global Hunger Relief: An Interview with Josh Benton
July 28, 2023 17:53 - 37 minutes - 30.8 MBJosh Benton joined the show to discuss Send Relief and Global Hunger Relief Sunday that is coming up at the end of August. Also, Charleston Southern has a new president.
Lifeway reverses course on shuttering LifewayWorship.com
July 21, 2023 20:22 - 37 minutes - 30.3 MBBen Mandrell joined the show to discuss Lifeway's reversal of their announced closing of LifewayWorship.com. Also, state convention season kicked off with the BGCT gathering in McAllen, and women in ministry was a topic of discussion.
NAAF releases letter calling for time of prayer and dialogue over pastoral titles
July 14, 2023 21:20 - 25 minutes - 20.2 MBThe National African American Fellowship has called for a time of prayer and dialogue related to the recent passage of a proposed constitutional amendment regarding the use of the title "pastor" in non-senior pastor roles. Also, there was some big CP news this week.
Healthy Ministry Collaboration Between Seasoned & Emerging Pastors
July 07, 2023 13:16 - 26 minutes - 23.6 MBWe will pick up with the regular format next week when Amy returns from vacation, but today we have included a recent CP stage discussion on ministry collaboration.
SWBTS student advances on America’s Got Talent
June 30, 2023 22:28 - 21 minutes - 18.6 MBLachune Boyd is moving to the next round of America's Got Talent after a stunning rendition of Coldplay's "Yellow" this past week.
Former SWBTS president Russell Dilday dies at 92
June 23, 2023 22:20 - 22 minutes - 17.2 MBSouthwestern Seminary's sixth president, Russell Dilday, passed away at the age of 92. Also, Wyoming has a new state exec, and a Baptist college in Arkansas received a massive gift toward the construction of a new student wellness center.
2023 SBC Annual Meeting Recap
June 16, 2023 21:20 - 58 minutes - 46.9 MBIt was a busy week at the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting in New Orleans. Amy and Jonathan recap the elections, amendments, resolutions, and even a change to the Baptist Faith & Message.
2023 SBC Annual Meeting Preview
June 07, 2023 13:41 - 41 minutes - 34.1 MBThe 2023 SBC Annual Meeting is just around the corner. Join us as we discuss everything you need to know as we head to New Orleans.
SWBTS holds special trustee meeting; Lifeway opens new HQ
June 03, 2023 00:01 - 22 minutes - 17.8 MBSouthwestern Seminary held a special called meeting on May 30 to address recent allegations of financial impropriety. Also, Lifeway recently celebrated the opening of its new "teaming space" in the Nashville area.
Southwestern to hold special trustee meeting; ARITF issues update on ministry check website
May 26, 2023 15:53 - 19 minutes - 15.4 MBSouthwestern Seminary will hold a special called meeting on May 30 to address recent allegations of financial impropriety. Also, the Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force released an important update on the coming ministry check website.
NAMB responds to McRaney suit; IMB appoints 92 missionaries
May 20, 2023 00:45 - 27 minutes - 21.7 MBThe North American Mission Board responded to the claims in the ongoing lawsuit by Will McRaney. NAMB released its perspective on the claims for the first time since the legal battle began more than five years ago. Also, IMB has 92 missionaries waiting to be celebrated at the SBC Annual Meeting.
Florida Baptists victimized by fraud; Illinois DR worker dies
May 12, 2023 15:27 - 31 minutes - 25.6 MBThe Florida Baptist Convention was the victim of financial fraud due to spoofing communications between Send Network Florida and NAMB. Also, a faithful disaster relief worker in Illinois was killed when a tree fell on him.
Wellman recommendation declined by EC, new search team formed
May 05, 2023 17:21 - 24 minutes - 20.4 MBJared Wellman was brought forward as the recommended candidate to lead the SBC Executive Committee by the president search team, however the EC declined the recommendation. As a result a new search team has been named, and the process has been restarted. Also, CP numbers are in for April and giving is still above budget.